Chapter 188 – Mo Cangyan, Are You Crazy?

Chapter 188 - Mo Cangyan, Are You Crazy?

Mo Qingcheng and Jiang Jue arrived at Fengchun Palace's entrance, only to see a crowd of guards standing guard with the palace gates firmly shut, silence prevailing within.

"It seems like Elder Brother Emperor is truly enraged!" Concerned for Feng Xiyao's current predicament, Jiang Jue's gaze remained fixed on the closed doors.

Mo Qingcheng turned back, "Let's go take a look. As a princess, they shouldn't stop me."

She took Jiang Jue's hand and they walked forward, unashamedly.

The lead guard, upon seeing them, immediately knelt down to pay respect.

"Greetings, Princess and Prince Consort!"

Mo Qingcheng released Jiang Jue's hand and stepped forward, "This princess has an urgent matter to discuss with Her Majesty the Empress. Make way, my prince consort and I need to enter."

With that, she lifted her foot to step in directly.

A guard stepped forward, respectfully blocking her path. "Princess, His Majesty has ordered that no one is to enter the palace as the Empress is down with a cold!"

Mo Qingcheng's displeasure was evident. "Do you see who I am? This is Princess Mo Qingcheng, the Emperor's own sister. Am I not allowed in?"

The guard bowed his head. "His Majesty's command is clear. No one may enter without his express permission. I request the Princess to return."

"Foolhardy!"

Mo Qingcheng's sharp cry caused all the guards to kneel in unison.

"Princess, please return."

Realizing it was unlikely they would be permitted entry easily, Jiang Jue intercepted the furious Mo Qingcheng, shaking his head at her.

"Princess!"

Mo Qingcheng met his concerned gaze. "I can go in."

Undeterred, she lifted her foot, ready to push past the obstacles.

A handful of guards swiftly rose to their feet, intercepting her path.

Mo Qingcheng's head collided with the guard's chest, causing her to stumble backward. Fortunately, Jiang Jue, standing behind her, caught her and pulled her into his embrace.

Her eyes turned red with grievance, brimming with tears as she called out falteringly.

"You actually treat me this way! I'll have my elder brother mete out justice to you all when I find him!"

Observing the reddened circles around her eyes from crying, Jiang Jue felt a wave of guilt wash over him; she had clearly been crying for his sake.

"Princess, let's return home."

"You don't wish to enter?" Mo Qingcheng wiped away her tears, lifting her tear-filled eyes to meet his gaze.

Seeing how much she longed for him, Jiang Jue felt a pang of distress for her, an indescribable sensation surging in his chest.

He reached out to gently wipe away her remaining tears and spoke softly, "The Emperor forbids anyone from entering. There's no way we can get in."

Mo Qingcheng blinked, then her face twisted in anger.

"I refuse to accept this! Big Brother is being too hasty!"

"Mo Qingcheng!"

Her words were barely out when a deep voice sounded from behind the two of them.

"Your Majesty."

Mo Cangyan didn't spare Jiang Jue a glance as he strode forward.

Upon seeing Mo Cangyan approach, Mo Qingcheng retreated from Jiang Jue's arms, looking pitiful.

"Big Brother, they were bullying me!"

Mo Cangyan gave her a cold glance. "They were merely following my orders. Are you blaming them or me?"

Mo Qingcheng furrowed her delicate brows. She wasn't the least bit intimidated by Mo Cangyan.

"Brother Emperor, how could you do this? You're imprisoning Princess Consort!"

Mo Cangyan's expression was cold and detached. "So what if I am? I am the Son of Heaven. Is it not allowed?"

Mo Qingcheng declared, "If you treat Princess Consort like this, I'll tell Mother Empress!"

"Go ahead, but let me tell you all, should there be another incident of such misconduct here, I shall not show mercy!"

With that, Mo Cangyan strode in, and as he did, the palace gates swung shut once more.

"Mo Cangyan, you're so detestable!"

Mo Qingcheng shouted in anger.

"Princess, let's go back," Jiang Jue said, taking her hand and leading her away from the palace.

Judging from the Emperor's gaze just now, if they had stayed any longer, Feng Xiyao might have been the one to suffer.

Reluctantly, Mo Qingcheng obediently followed him out of the palace.

"You don't want to go in and see your imperial sister-in-law?"

Jiang Jue paused in his steps and looked back at her. "Princess, you know about my relationship with the Empress. Why are you still helping me?"

Mo Qingcheng curled the corners of her lips into a smile. "You're just worried about your imperial sister-in-law, I understand. And this princess isn't that petty."

"..."

Jiang Jue gazed at her silently for a moment before retracting his gaze and intertwining their fingers.

"Let's go home!"

...

Despite being confined, Feng Xiyao was well-fed and taken care of daily. With no need to concern herself with troublesome matters, she enjoyed a leisurely life.

Of course, everything was fine except for the daily encounters with the despicable Mo Cangyan.

As Mo Cangyan entered, he found Feng Xiyao lounging leisurely on a chaise longue, enjoying her fruits. A faint smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he stood by the door, observing her quietly.

Feeling someone's gaze upon her, Feng Xiyao knew exactly who it was without even looking. She turned around and presented him with her backside.

"..."

Moving closer, Mo Cangyan gently spun her back to face him.

"Let go!"

Feng Xiyao waved his hand away forcefully.

Mo Cangyan's hands clung tightly to her arms, showing no intention of releasing her.

Seeing that she couldn't break free, Feng Xiyao lifted her gaze and glared at him.

"What do you want? When are you going to let me out?"

Mo Cangyan gazed deeply into her eyes, then reached up to caress her delicate, exquisite cheek, his expression filled with longing.

"Why the rush? Isn't it pleasant enough here?"

"Are you implying that I should be kept confined indefinitely?"

Feng Xiyao struggled fiercely. "I have no desire to be your caged canary. Wouldn't it be better for me to leave and make room for the woman you love? Why confine me?"

The mention of another woman was what Mo Cangyan disliked most at the moment, causing his grip to tighten involuntarily.

Yet, his lips still held a gentle smile.

"Yao, don't be angry. Of course, I'll let you out, but not yet!"

Feng Xiyao asked, "Then when will it be?"

As soon as she spoke, she regretted her question.

Mo Cangyan's smile deepened, and his gaze burned into hers with intensity.

"When you're with child, I'll naturally let you out. By then, Yao, with a child of your own, you won't be thinking of escape all the time, right?"

Hearing his delusional words, Feng Xiyao felt that the man before her had become a stranger.

She forcefully pushed him away.

"Mo Cangyan, are you insane?!"

The man remained indifferent and continued talking to himself.

"I think this plan is excellent. Yao, don't worry. The moment our child is born, I'll appoint him as the crown prince. Then, I'll dissolve the harem and only be with you!"

This man was using their child to bind her to him. Feng Xiyao looked at him and shook her head.

"Have you ever considered my feelings? When I wanted to live a peaceful life with you, you were indecisive and entangled with Song Qianxue. Now that I no longer want to be with you, you come up with these disgusting tricks. You don't truly like me; you only love yourself!"

Seeing her agitation, Mo Cangyan reached out and tightly embraced her, whispering in her ear.

"Yao, I love you. I only love you. You must trust me!"

"Release me, you have no right to claim love for me. You still have feelings for Song Qianxue. I don't want to be with you."

"No, it's just that she has an irresistible charm that draws my attention. Sometimes, I can't help but focus on her, but I don't like her. In my heart, truly, only you exist..."

The man held her tightly. Seeing that she couldn't push him away, Feng Xiyao opened her mouth and bit his arm, instantly tasting the metallic tang of blood.