Chapter 527 Fighting
The deep palace was originally closed to information, and the Mu and Ning families deliberately concealed the truth, so Mu Yan had never heard of the rumor of favoring a concubine and killing his wife.
She devoted herself to the great plan of the Mu clan, using Gu Nianting and his mother to support Ning Fengzhe to inherit the throne. Therefore, she would invite Zhong Su Luo to get together from time to time to talk about her thoughts, just as if they were close friends.
On this day, Zhong Suluo and He Shu accompanied them to Zhaoyi Palace.
"I respectfully wish the Imperial Concubine Yi good health."
Mu Yan pretended to be kind, quickly left his seat and helped them up personally.
"Sister Zhong, Sister He, please stand up quickly. I have already said that you and I are sisters, and there is no need to be so polite."
"Two sisters, please take a seat first."
He Shu never believed Mu Yan's overtures and never gave him a good look.
"I am so overwhelmed. Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting me a seat."
He Shu was on guard, but Mu Yan was used to it. After a glance, he turned his gaze to Zhong Suluo, took her hand and supported her with great enthusiasm.
"Sister, please."
Zhong Suluo trusted her without a doubt and interacted with her as if she were one of her own family. She gave her instructions as they sat down.
"You have said it before, and I have also emphasized it long ago. Today, you are already a noble concubine, and the two of us are of lower status, so we must not slack off on the proper etiquette. Otherwise, it will cause criticism in the harem, saying that you, a noble concubine, who has the power of the queen, is the first to break the rules. What should we do?"
Mu Yan sat empty-handed, and Zhong Suluo sat opposite him on the side, being cautious in every move.
"Sister Zhong is teaching me that my actions were indeed inappropriate."
She tried to please him while explaining the reason.
"I didn't mean to break the rules, I just couldn't help it."
"Sister, you know that I am the eldest daughter in the family. I only have younger brothers and sisters, but no biological sister. Since I was a child, I have been looking forward to having a sister, but the heavens were not favorable. Until I met you two, I finally got what I wanted."
Zhong Suluo was deeply moved and held Mu Yan's hands, cherishing them even more.
"Me too."
"I have only two younger brothers in my family. They are stupid, ignorant and unruly. I have always hoped to have a younger sister. I am grateful to God for blessing me with two good sisters. I am so lucky."
Unable to bear Mu Yan's sweet talk, He Shu looked at her indifferently and with a stern expression.
"Excuse me, Madam Imperial Concubine, what is the matter?"
The wonderful atmosphere was always ruined by her. Mu Yan glared at her sideways, looking displeased.
"I don't remember seeing you, why are you here, sister?"
He Shu smiled contemptuously and looked down on him.
"Can you really tell me what I mean?"
"My Lady, aren't you afraid that your true identity will be exposed?"
Mu Yan's face became even gloomier.
"It's okay to talk about it. Sister He, please give me some advice."
Zhong Suluo freed one hand and pushed He Shu.
"Sister He, stop talking nonsense. What kind of thing is it to have sisters fighting with each other?"
He Shu's tone was cold as ice.
"Your Highness, the Imperial Concubine has given an order, and I dare not disobey."
"Things from ancient times to the present, from all dynasties to the present, have happened many times, with mothers being taken away from their children."
"If I am not mistaken, the Imperial Concubine is targeting His Royal Highness the Second Prince, right?"
Zhong Su Luo became impatient.
"You are talking nonsense again. You are not being polite in front of Sister Yi."
Mu Yan was furious.
"So, Sister He often says in private that I have bad intentions?"
Seeing that Sister Yi was angry, Zhong Suluo was extremely anxious.
"Oh, it's all a misunderstanding..."
Unable to bear seeing her sister being deceived, He Shu interrupted her.
"This is the fact. Since I dare to say it, there is nothing I dare not admit. But I wonder if the Imperial Concubine dares to do it and take the responsibility?"
Mu Yan was at ease and nodded in agreement.
"I'm going to see Sister Zhong, and I'm really targeting Ting'er."
The answer was unexpected and Zhong Su Luo was surprised.
"what?"
Turning his head to look at Zhong Suluo, Mu Yan's expression softened for a moment.
"Please don't misunderstand me, I mean well."
She gestured for the scent, stepped forward to offer the gift, and opened the brocade box in her hand.
"You see, I just got a treasure that is just right for Ting'er, so I want to give it to you to express my love for you."
Inside the brocade box, there was a set of gold and jade neatly arranged. Zhong Suluo was overjoyed and flattered.
"This is so valuable?"
Mu Yan was always generous when he helped others, and he never felt any pain at all.
"I remember you said that when Ting'er was celebrating his first birthday, he loved gold and jade. If I were to give him a gift, I would give him something he likes. This gift is very modest, I hope you will accept it with joy, and I also hope that Ting'er will not mind."
Zhong Suluo accepted the generous gift tremblingly, wondering how to repay it.
"Sister Yi, you're too polite..."
He Shu interrupted again.
"It seems that the Imperial Concubine loves Ting'er sincerely?"
Mu Yan's eyes were determined.
"That's natural."
He Shu took the opportunity to suggest.
"Why not just recognize us as aunt and nephew?"
Mu Yan was unable to react in time and looked embarrassed.
"This……"
He Shu exposed the trick in person and tried to wake Sister Zhong up.
"how?"
"Your Highness is afraid that you will recognize him as your aunt's nephew. In name, is it inconvenient to adopt him as your son?"
"I am frank with you. Ever since we met and got to know each other in the Gu Mansion, I have acknowledged you as my nephew and resolutely severed the idea of a mother-son relationship."
Mu Yan's speech was eloquent and her voice was as clear as silver.
"I think that only those with ulterior motives would try to prove their innocence in this way."
The remarks were so absurd that He Shu couldn't help but sneer.
"According to you, the innocent are cowardly and inactive?"
During the conversation, Mu Yan quickly thought of what to say.
"That's not my intention. I just thought that as my nephew, I should ask Ting'er what he wants. If the three of us elders make decisions for him casually, the child will be unhappy when he becomes an adult."
"Don't worry, Sister He. When Ting'er grows up a little, I will ask him. If he agrees generously, I will be happy to see it happen."
He Shu's eyes were sharp, and the two looked at each other, like water and fire, unable to coexist.
"Okay, then, I will ask for you. If you agree, Your Majesty will not refuse, right?"
Mu Yan's eyes were bright, revealing a hint of wonderful ruthlessness.
"will not."
"Why do you always make malicious assumptions about my character? Sister He is very prejudiced against me."
She turned to Zhong Suluo and acted coquettishly, and all her cruelty disappeared.
"Sister Zhong, please speak up for me."
Upon receiving the call for help, Zhong Suluo immediately took on the attitude of an older sister and warned He Shu.
"Sister He, stop making trouble. Sister Yi is the Imperial Concubine. She is willing to address us sisters, which is already a humble gesture. How dare you be so arrogant and rude again and again?"
"You are so bold and reckless, and you don't take the Imperial Concubine seriously at all."
He Shu didn't want to pay any attention and pretended not to hear.
Mu Yan shirked the responsibility without leaving a trace.
"I asked you to intercede for her, not to teach her a lesson. Sister Zhong is so strict, and Sister He will take her anger out on me again."
Zhong Su Luo was filled with guilt and reflected on herself and admitted her mistakes.
"I'm sorry, I'm really not good with words."
"It's my fault. I always cause you to quarrel. I beg you two sisters to forgive me and be more tolerant."
Seeing this, He Shu was so angry that she almost exploded.
There is no point in saying more, it is better to retreat, she asked with a majestic look, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Does your Majesty have any other instructions? If there is nothing else, I and your concubines will take our leave now."
Mu Yan was also filled with resentment and extremely dissatisfied.
"Are you so defensive against me?"