After a tragic death and rebirth, I became the regent's favorite

"do not worry about me."

Shen Moyu simply patted the back of Xiao Xuan's hand, indicating that Xiao Xuan didn't need to be nervous. Besides, even without Concubine Ruan, she could handle it.

"This servant greets the Imperial Concubine, Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess, and Miss Shen."

Feicui, who was invited by Concubine Ruan's maid, bowed her head and saluted in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, but when her eyes met Shen Moyu, she couldn't hide the pride in her eyes.

"Get up."

Concubine Ruan was not in a good mood towards Feicui, but she was still useful at this time, so she just had to be patient and keep things calm.

"Miss Shen, I just advised you to go with me, but you refused to listen."

When Feicui saw that Concubine Ruan also asked her to take Shen Moyou away, she immediately became a little too proud of herself and even started to scold Shen Moyou.

"you!"

Xiao Xuan took a step forward and was about to take action, but was stopped by Shen Moyu who calmly shook his head. She had no choice but to restrain herself.

"Aunt Feicui, I was ignorant just now, please bear with me."

Since Concubine Ruan asked her to cooperate, she naturally had to put on a good show, otherwise she would not be able to continue singing later.

"Miss Shen has never been to the palace, so it's normal that she doesn't know a lot of things. I'm not a stingy person, so I won't argue with Miss Shen. Let's go."

Feicui held her head high, looking extremely proud, as if she had already thought of a way to torture Shen Moyu before she even arrived at Jingning Palace.

"Moyou, go ahead."

Concubine Ruan gave her a reassuring look, and the latter smiled knowingly.

After Shen Moyou and his servant left, Xiao Xuan became unhappy, "Mother, you shouldn't use Moyou to deal with the Queen. The little uncle will be unhappy."

After so many years of getting along, Xiao Xuan has already figured out Xiao Linchuan's temper and knows what will touch his bottom line.

"Don't worry, your mother knows her limits. Besides, no matter what the Regent is like, he should at least give me some face, right?"

Concubine Ruan didn't care. Seeing that Xiao Xuan still wanted to refute, she took the lead and said, "I know what you are going to say, but Xuan'er, can't you see that Mo You is not an ordinary official girl. With just a few words, she can help me solve the difficulties raised by the Queen."

"That's Mo You's cleverness. Mother should appreciate her kindness instead of using her to continue to deal with the Queen."

All in all, Xiao Xuan was still a little unhappy with Concubine Ruan's behavior.

"Perhaps if I don't do this, the Queen's fate will be even worse?"

Concubine Ruan quietly expressed her guess that Shen Moyu did not like the Queen, and even when she mentioned her several times, there was disgust in her eyes, which Concubine Ruan thought was abnormal.

"What do you mean, concubine mother?"

Xiao Xuan showed a confused expression, "Do you think Mo You deliberately cooperated with you?"

"Isn't it obvious?"

Concubine Ruan asked her back, her bright face full of surprise, "Xuan'er, can't you see? Your friend is more scheming than you think. She may not need your protection at all."

"But mother, this is in the palace. The palace is different from other places. If there is any mistake, there will be no recovery. The little uncle asked me to protect Mo You. I am afraid."

Xiao Xuan did not argue with reason. In short, every word she said was about Xiao Linchuan. Anyway, the good and bad things were all done by Xiao Linchuan. Even if her mother wanted to blame someone, she should blame Xiao Linchuan and not her.

"With my mother here, what are you afraid of? Even if Xiao Linchuan has extraordinary abilities, he can't do anything to you."

Concubine Ruan dotingly scratched Xiao Xuan's nose, "You haven't had dinner yet, right? I asked the kitchen to make you some egg cakes, and also had someone send some to Mo You."

"As expected, you are still my mother. You love Xuan'er the most."

Xiao Xuan threw herself into Concubine Ruan's arms and rubbed against her. Her voice was so tender and soft that anyone who heard it would melt their heart.

Concubine Ruan hugged her tightly, with a flash of sadness in her eyes, "Xuan'er, what has Ling'er been busy with recently? Why haven't you been seen for so many days?"

"My little uncle has arranged for him to do something. Mother, just wait and see. Your son is better than any other prince. He will not let you down."

Xiao Xuan seemed to want to prove something, her tone was full of determination. In fact, even if she didn't say it, Concubine Ruan still believed in Xiao Ling. After all, this son was raised by her. Who else could she trust if not him?

"I have always known that Ling'er is not the person she usually appears to be, but Xuan'er, this matter is extremely dangerous. I know that you two siblings have always had your own ideas. I will not interfere, but I hope that no matter what you do, you will not risk your life. I do not seek power, I just want my child to be safe."

Xiao Xuan's eyes turned red at Concubine Ruan's words. Even though she knew in her heart that she was not Concubine Ruan's biological daughter, so what?

Over the years, Concubine Ruan has always devoted all her motherly love to her and Xiao Ling. Among all the princes and princesses in the palace, she and Xiao Ling are the most reckless.

While other princes and princesses were stuck in school all day, reading and writing, she could climb trees with Xiao Ling to pick bird eggs and go into the water to catch koi. It was not that Concubine Ruan was unconcerned about her and Xiao Ling's studies, but she paid more attention to the combination of work and rest.

"Mother, Xuan'er understands. Don't worry, we will not disregard our own safety. The day you hope for will come soon."

In fact, Xiao Xuan knew that Concubine Ruan was unhappy. From the moment she entered the palace and became the concubine of Emperor Mingzhen, Concubine Ruan had never been truly happy. The position of concubine that others dreamed of was not important to her at all.

"Mother is looking forward to it."

Concubine Ruan was not disappointed. Since Xiao Xuan was so confident, she naturally smiled more sincerely.

On the other side, when Shen Moyu and his servants followed Feicui to the remote courtyard of Jingning Palace, it was already completely dark. There was no candlelight in the courtyard, making it look eerie and gloomy.

"Miss Shen, I will take you to the door. You should rest early. Tomorrow morning, I will arrange for someone to pick you up to serve the Queen."

Feicui became more and more rude because she felt that even Concubine Ruan did not dare to offend the Queen easily and asked her to take Shen Moyou back. In this case, what was there for her to be afraid of! ?

"Thank you, Aunt Feicui."

Shen Moyu didn't say anything. He politely sent the person out, looking as if he was letting it go.

"Miss, it's so dark here. I'll go get some candles."

Ji Chun blew up the prepared fire stick, and her expression was full of disgust. "I feel so sorry for the young lady. If I had known, I would have caught that Feicui and beat her up."

"What's the point of beating her? When the young lady nods, I'll immediately make her head move."

Bai Zhi started shouting about fighting and killing as soon as she opened her mouth. Shen Moyou was both angry and amused. "You two should stop arguing with each other and just stay put. I have a feeling that tonight won't be peaceful."