To grow up as quickly as possible, you need to struggle in the martial world yourself.
"Martial world?"
Li Yue Shu murmured the two words, her eyes gradually brightening.
That's right, how could she forget that there was such a place in this world!
"Okay, I'll arrange it tomorrow!" she said eagerly.
"Tomorrow... I'm afraid not," Qin Mo Yuan pursed his lips and looked at her pleadingly, "Because of the Guan Zhou affair and Ji Quan Si's arrival, I have to go to court tomorrow. A Shu, I want to formally introduce you to my imperial brother through this."
Although his imperial brother had already met A Shu, it was because A Shu was going to Guan Zhou to save him.
He wanted to introduce A Shu to the only relative he had in this world, under a different guise.
Li Yue Shu was slightly stunned, understanding the implication in his words.
This... seemed a bit too fast?
But thinking about it, she and Qin Mo Yuan had known each other for so long, meeting his family now didn't seem too rushed.
With this thought, Li Yue Shu didn't stand on ceremony, "Alright, then I'll have Shi Dong help me dress up nicely tomorrow!"
Seeing her with a hint of excitement, Qin Mo Yuan's eyes were filled with countless stars.
He couldn't resist kissing Li Yue Shu's cheek, "A Shu looks the most beautiful no matter how she dresses."
"That goes without saying!" Li Yue Shu raised her chin proudly, not showing an ounce of humility.
Qin Mo Yuan loved this demeanor of hers and couldn't help but lean in to kiss her again.
But Li Yue Shu blocked his mouth, "It's so late, you should go back and rest early!"
These heartless words left Qin Mo Yuan a bit bewildered, his handsome face full of confusion, looking inexplicably cute.
Li Yue Shu reached out and pinched his face.
It wasn't illegal to pinch her own boyfriend!
After pinching, Li Yue Shu let go with satisfaction and directly kicked him out, giving off the image of a heartless scumbag who pulled out without any emotional attachment.
Qin Mo Yuan stood at the door, half of his face still bearing the red mark from being pinched, looking somewhat pathetic.
"Pfft—"
From the shadows, a suppressed chuckle rang out.
Qin Mo Yuan turned his head, the greater part of his face hidden in darkness, making him look like an iron-blooded, merciless judge.
Xing He shivered all over, his feet feeling weak, and he instinctively reached out to grab the person beside him.
But when he reached out, he grasped at empty air.
Xing He: "???"
Wasn't Chai Yang always by his side?
When did he run off!
Xing He stiffly turned his head, only to see the deep and indifferent eyes of his prince.
He felt like he could just die now.
...
Knowing she was going to attend the morning court with Qin Mo Yuan, Li Yue Shu got up early despite the cold.
She had stayed up late last night making a belated birthday cake for A Min, so she took a nap in the carriage on the way to the palace.
As soon as the carriage stopped, the light-sleeping Li Yue Shu's eyes instantly opened.
She was leaning against Qin Mo Yuan with half her body, their posture somewhat intimate.
Li Yue Shu yawned, like a lazy cat, "Are we here?"
"We're here," Qin Mo Yuan's gaze was gentle, "Does A Shu want to sleep a little longer?"
Li Yue Shu's sleepiness vanished instantly.
She glared at Qin Mo Yuan playfully, "Do you want me to be late and leave a bad impression on your imperial brother?"
Qin Mo Yuan chuckled, ruffled her hair, "Even if you slept until tonight, my imperial brother wouldn't blame you."
Li Yue Shu pouted, didn't reply, and got up to get out, but Qin Mo Yuan grabbed her hand.
Li Yue Shu looked back and saw Qin Mo Yuan looking at her pitifully, "A Shu, my hand is numb."
Li Yue Shu lowered her gaze and saw that the hand he had been pressing on was now limp, seemingly unable to move.
Li Yue Shu pursed her lips, resignedly sat back, and massaged his numb half of his body.
"Are you stupid, not moving it even if your hand is numb!"
Li Yue Shu grumbled like this, but her heart filled with a touch of sweetness.
Qin Mo Yuan smiled, not caring at all that she called him stupid.
"A Shu, I have to go to court in a while. You go wait for me at the Empress's place first. After the court is dismissed, my imperial brother and I will come find you."
Li Yue Shu nodded, and after massaging him, she got out of the carriage.
After she got out, she realized the carriage had brought her directly to the inner palace, and two palace maids were respectfully waiting there.
"These are palace maids from Fengyi Palace. A Shu, please go with them to wait for my imperial sister-in-law."
Li Yue Shu nodded, said nothing more, had Ying Xin take the food box containing the cake, and followed the two palace maids towards Fengyi Palace.
This was her second time entering the palace, but last time it was at night, and with urgent matters on her mind, she hadn't had a chance to appreciate the palace environment at all.
Now, walking with the palace maids, she had a glimpse of the palace's luxury.
Soon, the two palace maids respectfully led Li Yue Shu to Fengyi Palace.
Upon entering the palace, Li Yue Shu was almost startled by the scene before her.
In the vast palace, dozens of women, all dressed up in vibrant attire, stood densely.
Among so many people, she only recognized one—Consort Rong.
Sensing her gaze, Consort Rong playfully winked, but it was only for a moment before she resumed her virtuous demeanor.
Li Yue Shu subtly pursed her lips.
Had all the women in the harem gathered here?
Suppressing her surprise, she glanced at the dignified woman sitting at the head, and bowed neither humbly nor arrogantly, "This commoner Li Yue Shu pays respects to Her Majesty the Empress, and to all your Ladyships."
There were too many people, and she didn't recognize them, so she could only address them generally as "Your Ladyship."
As soon as she finished bowing, the Empress on the high seat quickly raised her hand, "Miss Li, you need not be so formal. Come quickly to my side, let me have a good look, and see what kind of lovely person has captured the Regent's heart."
Li Yue Shu's eyes flickered, and she looked up at the Empress, who was dignified and graceful, then walked forward.
The Empress smiled kindly and directly pulled her to sit in a position that was only half a step lower than hers, yet surpassed all the other consorts.
"What a beautiful girl, I've seen so many women, and I've never seen such a stunning beauty."
There was a degree of exaggeration in these words, as, being the Empress, she must have seen no fewer beautiful women than the Emperor.
Li Yue Shu smiled faintly, her lips forming a perfectly measured arc, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty the Empress."
Seeing her composed demeanor, unperturbed by favor or disgrace, the Empress was a little surprised, but also felt it was within reason.
How could someone chosen by the Regent be an ordinary person.
The Empress smiled kindly, "You don't need to be so formal. His Majesty instructed me to entertain you well."
Then, she introduced Li Yue Shu to the others, "This Miss Li is the one who, when the Regent was in trouble, spared no effort and rushed to Guan Zhou to assist him."
Hearing this, the consorts all began to offer congratulations, generally praising her as a woman as capable as any man.
But there were always some people who had to offer a different voice at this moment.