Chapter 275: The Brainless Empress in the Arrogant Stallion Novel (25)

Chapter 275: The Foolish Empress in the Arrogant Stallion Novel (25)

"As the saying goes, thieves don’t walk away empty-handed. Mu Zimo, think again—didn’t you take anything else when you left?" Wei Shang spoke once more, his voice dripping with smug amusement.

The matter of the Imperial Jade Seal had already been investigated by Qianji Tower—it was a complete fabrication.

And yet this fool, so eager for a Robin Hood reputation, would now find Zhao State turn the tables on him?

They’re pinning a fake theft on him, demanding Lin State surrender him…

In this situation, even if the idiot had a hundred tongues, he couldn’t talk his way out of this.

"I already said no!"

"I didn’t!"

Desperately protesting, Mu Zimo glared at Wei Shang and shouted, "What do you mean by that?"

"Do you think I stole something too?"

That smug bastard’s tone particularly irked Mu Zimo. "What do you mean, ‘a thief never leaves empty-handed’?"

"Spit it out—who’s the real thief?"

Wei Shang: "The one who’s protesting too much, I suppose…"

"Bickering with me won’t solve anything. If you’re so brave, go to Zheng State’s royal court and ask their ruler what this Imperial Jade Seal is and why they’re framing you."

"You’ve made your bed, now lie in it."

He was furious—ready to tear Wei Shang’s mouth off!

Every word out of Wei Shang’s mouth sounded like mockery. Mu Zimo was seething, breath coming in sharp bursts… until he finally turned his gaze to Tang Qing.

"Your Majesty!"

"Believe me, I really didn’t take it…"

Like a wronged puppy, Mu Zimo’s voice grew muffled. "Really didn’t…"

"Enough…" Seeing Mu Zimo’s distress, the Empress cut in. "Wei Shang, say less."

Sweetie would be perfect if not for that sharp tongue of hers.

"If you say you didn’t take it, then you didn’t."

Wei Shang: "Oh, how generous of Your Majesty."

"Mu Zimo, did you hear that? Her Majesty’s got your back…"

"Her Majesty is so good to you…"

Wei Shang’s voice oozed jealousy. Just as he was about to continue, Tang Qing couldn’t take it anymore and shoved a handful of sweets into his mouth to shut him up.

"Walk me through everything that happened that day when you went to Zhao State’s palace—leave nothing out."

With the flirtatious fox's mouth stuffed, Mu Zimo's ears finally got some peace.

After calming himself slightly, Mu Zimo began, "Nothing out of the ordinary. I’ve been to the Zhao State’s royal palace since I was a child..."

"That lock on the treasure vault—I messed with it for ages back then."

Our master swapped in a fake and sent it back. For over half a year, the people of Zhao never noticed the treasure vault’s key had already been removed...

Having just swallowed the candied fruit in his mouth, Wei Shang immediately butted in, "So you’ve been a thief since childhood..."

Before he could finish, seeing Mu Zimo about to lose his temper, the Empress fed Wei Shang another handful of candied treats.

With his mouth stuffed full, Wei Shang could only swallow angrily, shooting a dirty look!

Mu Zimo continued, "That day, I searched the treasure vault for a long time, digging through piles of junk before finally finding this seed."

"Messy things?" Tang Qing pushed, "What exactly was in Zhao State’s treasure vault?"

Mu Zimo, who had been relatively composed, suddenly turned red at that question.

His gaze flickered unnaturally toward the Empress, and he hemmed and hawed, "Well..."

"Just... it was... pretty out there."

The Empress: "What was it?"

Under her direct gaze, Mu Zimo hesitated, his eyes drifting unconsciously. "It’s... hard to explain..."

What secret was he hiding?

Why so evasive?

Tang Qing kept at him again, "Speak."

Realizing he couldn’t hide it, Mu Zimo closed his eyes, resigned, and finally shouted!

"Your Majesty! The king of Zhao State is a cut-sleeve!"

"In his treasure vault, I found a hidden compartment filled with... toys for men..."

Even now, the memory of what he saw that day made Mu Zimo want to bleach his eyes.

All sorts of illustrated books, figurines, even those double-ended dragon-yang toys...

Disgusting!

Unbelievable!

What the hell?!

"A cut-sleeve?"

Mu Zimo’s revelation even left Tang Qing speechless—not where she saw this going...

In the original plot, the king of Zhao State was, strictly speaking, a son-in-law who clawed his way up, relying entirely on his wife’s family during his early struggles. There were even rumors that he remained henpecked to this day.

A henpecked man with a thing for men...

If the queen ever found out...

Suddenly, the Empress lit up with a smile. "Mu Zimo, you spoke well."

"I will resolve this matter for you."

The thief was stunned, pointing at himself. "Me?"

"Really? You can fix this?"

Facing her confident look, she replied calmly, "Yes, I can fix it."

Reassuring him, the Empress spoke steadily, "Rest assured, I won't let anyone wrong you..."

"The reputation of a heroic thief I promised you, I will grant it."

This sudden turn of events, Tang Qing's words, gave Mu Zimo instant confidence.

Mu Zimo stared up, shocked. The Empress before him remained just as cool-headed and sharp as always.

Now the ruler of a nation, she held his gaze.

Her eyes gentle.

Mu Zimo wanted to say something, but for a moment, he was completely at a loss for words...

System notification: "Mu Zimo's Love Points detected to rise. Current Love Points: 54."

"Your Majesty!"

"I just ate 13 candied fruits!"

As soon as Mu Zimo left, Wei Shang immediately crowded in, grumbling!

Why!

Why does Your Majesty have to protect that fool Mu Zimo!

That idiot is completely worthless. He finally did one job, and even that wasn't done well!

And now she says she won't let him suffer grievances...

Thinking of the Empress's tender expression earlier, Wei Shang felt strangely irritated...

"Your Majesty, taste this. The candied fruits the imperial kitchen sent today are so sour!"

Without hesitation, he leaned heavily against Tang Qing, feeding her the fruit almost spitefully.

"Your Majesty treats Mu Zimo so well... Shang is so jealous."

"Your Majesty can't bear to let Mu Zimo suffer, but you're fine with Shang'er suffering... You wouldn't even let me get a word in earlier."

After eating a full 13 candied fruits, the sweetness in his mouth couldn’t mask Wei Shang’s sour tone.

The fruit in his hand was just about to reach Tang Qing’s lips... Suddenly, the Empress’s lips descended, catching Wei Shang’s fingers too!

A quick lick, and Wei Shang felt something slippery brush against him...

Under Wei Shang’s stunned gaze, the Empress said quietly, "Wei Shang."

"That's not true..."

"It's sweet."

System notification: "Wei Shang's Love Points detected to rise. Current Love Points: 58."