Before Mo Yaohua could finish her words, Chu Xuanhan interrupted her hastily, feeling that his ability was being questioned.

He explained unhappily, "During the New Year, I visit relatives and friends every day, so how can I not be busy? Yaoyao, don't think too much."

Mo Yaohua didn't think much about it after hearing that. "That's really hard work, Liu Lang. It's a pity that Yaoyao can't be with you."

Chu Xuanhan coaxed her, "This year, Lian Yaoyao is weak, so I will take you with me next year. You can also make some good friends."

After what happened with Concubine Chunhui and her son at the Lantern Festival family dinner, he actually didn't want to take Mo Yaohua out for social events.

No matter what her current status is, it cannot change her origin as a concubine's daughter, which gives others the opportunity to ridicule and mock her.

Therefore, he would occasionally regret that he should not have been so willful and asked for the position of concubine for her, which brought shame upon himself.

But most of the time he still felt pity for her and only wanted her to be his queen when he successfully ascended to a high position in the future.

"Okay, Yaoyao will wait for the New Year next year." Mo Yaohua was looking forward to it, and didn't even think about whether he was really tired or just couldn't do it.

***

The next day, the Royal Palace.

Wuying brought the latest news from Qinghua.

One is the date when Mo Yaohua returns to her parents' home, and the other is that two people have died.

Mo Zhaohua didn't care much about the former. After all, she was just waiting to see whether Chu Xuanhan would go with her that day.

What she cared about was the latter. Within one day, two of Mo Yaohua's dowry died.

One was Jinqiu, who died in the dungeon, and the other was Madam Zhao, who died in the lower room.

What she didn't know was that Jinqiu had actually died on the night of the fifteenth, but the news of his death was only announced the next day.

Jinqiu died as a result of the killing order issued by Chu Xuanhan to Leng Feng, and Nanny Zhao died at the feet of Mo Yaohua.

That day she was kicked and hit the back of her head. She did not seek medical attention in time, and she developed a high fever at night but no one knew about it.

When he was found by his roommates the next morning, it was too late. The court doctor came but was unable to save him, and he died in the afternoon.

Mo Zhaohua sighed after hearing this. In her previous life, Mo Yaohua also brought these girls as dowry, but they all lived longer than her.

Jinqiu and Nanny Zhao followed Mo Yaohua from Prince Qi's mansion to the Eastern Palace and then to the harem. Their identities and status rose rapidly because of Mo Yaohua.

Unexpectedly, when she came back to this world, before she could really take action, these two people had already reported to the underworld and died at the hands of their own people.

It was better this way. Although she couldn't take revenge herself, she felt happier knowing they died at the hands of their own people.

Chu Xuanchi saw that her eyes were a little empty and seemed to be distracted, so he waved his hand in front of her eyes, "Zhao Zhao, what's wrong with you?"

Mo Zhaohua came back to his senses and smiled at him naturally, "It's okay, I'm just a little sad. After all, it's two lives."

Including Nanny Liu from the Minister of Revenue’s Mansion, this is the third one. If nothing unexpected happens, Madam Mo will be here soon.

Chu Xuanchi pointed out something, "Some people's lives are lives, while others are no different from ants. Zhao Zhao doesn't need to care too much."

Mo Zhaohua was slightly startled. Could it be that he had guessed something? Otherwise, with his personality, how could he treat human lives as ants?

***

Five days later, it was the twenty-first day of the first lunar month.

Mo Yaohua got up early in the morning and dressed, waiting to return to the Shangshu Mansion.

As a result, just after breakfast, a little maid came and said that Chu Xuanhan had to go out for something and could not accompany her back to her parents' home.

Mo Yaohua had a smile on his face, but he froze when he heard that. "What did you say? The prince is not coming again?"

The little maid lowered her head and answered respectfully, "Yes, the prince has important matters today and cannot accompany the concubine."

Mo Yaohua said angrily: "He is a prince, even if he has social engagements, he has the final say, why is he still being led by the nose?"

"I don't know. This is what my superiors told me to do." The little maid was only responsible for passing on messages, how could she know so much?

Mo Yaohua asked again, "What kind of social event is so important that it makes the prince break his promise? He promised me a long time ago."

The little maid thought for a moment and said, "It sounds to me like it's related to the students, but I don't know the details."

"You don't know this, you're not sure about that, what's the use of you?" Mo Yaohua grabbed the teacup at hand and threw it at the maid.

The little maid immediately knelt down and said, "Please forgive me, Madam Concubine. I am just a lowly maid and I am not qualified to ask any more questions."

"Get out!" This is not someone from Wutong Garden, and Mo Yaohua is not the mistress, so she has no right to deal with her, so she can only let her leave.

Nanny Wu poured her some tea and handed it to her, coaxing her in a gentle voice, "Master, calm down. Don't get yourself hurt by getting angry. It's not worth it."

Mo Yaohua didn't answer, but looked at her with resentful eyes, "Do you think Liu Lang has changed his mind and no longer loves me?"

Nanny Wu naturally followed her heart and denied the matter, "No, our prince must have the master in his heart."

"Then why would he break his promise?" Mo Yaohua couldn't figure it out. "There was nothing we could do about the Lantern Festival, but this time he chose the date himself."

Nanny Wu thought about it and found an excuse, "Maybe I forgot that I had something important to do today, or maybe I was invited later."

Mo Yaohua calmed down. The students were the future ministers of Dongling, and it would be best if Chu Xuanhan could get their support.

Therefore, this was indeed more important than accompanying her back to the Shangshu Mansion. Thinking of this, she finally let it go and took the tea from Nanny Wu.

Qinghua asked in a low voice, "Master, what should we do now? The invitation has already been sent to the Shangshu Mansion. Master Mo must be waiting at home."

Mo Yaohua had forgotten about Mo Yun in her anger. "Send someone to the Shangshu Mansion to tell him that the prince has something to do today and will come back with me another day."

"Yes, master." Qinghua responded and walked out with his head down.

***

Afternoon, Royal Palace.

Wuying came to report the latest news from Qinghua.

Mo Zhaohua smiled happily when he heard this, "Prince Qi really broke his promise, which shows that he really doesn't care that much about the concubine."

"We think too highly of Mo Yaohua." Chu Xuanchi asked Wuying again, "Do you know why Lao Liu broke his promise?"

Wuying shook his head. "Qinghua doesn't know the specific reason either, but I know it seems to be related to the students."

Chu Xuanchi suddenly remembered something, "There is a gathering at Lanting Yayuan today, and Lao Liu wants to win over the students."

Shuying had mentioned this matter to him a few days ago, and specifically told him that the owner of Lanting Yayuan was Chu Xuanhan.

Mo Zhaohua understood, "It's a student gathering. No wonder Prince Qi broke his promise, but shouldn't a date have been set long ago?"

Chu Xuanchi's eyes were full of approval, "This shows that Zhao Zhao's previous guess was correct. The Sixth Brother was not willing to accompany Mo Yaohua back to the Shangshu Mansion at all."

Wuying's face showed a puzzled look, "I don't understand. You are neither willing nor willing to speak directly. What does Prince Qi want to do?"

Mo Zhaohua guessed, "Perhaps it was Jinqiu's drugging that created a rift between them, and the two of them lost some trust in each other."

Chu Xuanchi pinched his chin, thinking, "This is great, without Lao Liu to protect me, it will be easier for Yuchi Jiyue to take action."

Mo Zhaohua was happy to watch the fire from the other side of the river. "It would be interesting if the backyard of Prince Qi's mansion really caught fire."

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