Her elder sister steals her husband? She marries the God of War and is pampered beyond measure!

Chapter 21 Consort Xiao Launches an Attack

This sudden, sharp sound startled many people.

Su Mowan was no exception.

She looked at Consort Xiao in surprise, only to hear Consort Xiao exclaim in astonishment, "Oh dear, Consort Shen, are you alright? It seems that hand tremors are contagious. I'll have to stay away from Consort Shen from now on!"

Shen Muyue seemed to be terrified and was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say. Finally, she looked to Consort Shen for help.

Consort Shen couldn't bear to see her niece being bullied, and her beautiful eyes widened in anger.

"Consort Xiao! Don't take your anger out on the child if you have a grudge against me!"

Consort Xiao blinked her beautiful eyes innocently.

“What do you mean by that, Consort Shen? This is not taking your anger out on me. It was just a momentary tremor of my hand! Even Consort Shen herself can be careless, let alone me. Consort Shen knows that I have always been in poor health.”

"you!"

Consort Shen gritted her teeth: "Since you're not feeling well, you should go to the Imperial Study less often. What if one day—"

"Alright! Shut up, both of you! Do you two really enjoy making a fool of yourselves in front of the kids? Aren't you ashamed?"

The Empress, who had been silent until now, finally spoke. After reprimanding the two imperial concubines, she turned to the palace servants behind her and said, "Go and see how the Prince of Qin and the Prince of Chu are doing. Why did it take you so long? If you have something to say, tell the Emperor to keep it to himself. Your daughters-in-law are waiting!"

The palace maid responded and left.

Consort Xiao smiled and said to Shen Muyue, who was standing in front of her, "Consort Shen, don't mind. Just get another cup. Isn't that what Consort Su did just now?"

Shen Muyue's eyes darkened, and she bit her lip.

She glanced at Consort Shen, then respectfully offered another cup of tea.

This time, she was tense all over, afraid that Consort Xiao would 'shake her hands' again. She didn't have Su Mowan's ability...

Consort Xiao finally drank her tea, then pretended to touch her wrist and exclaimed in surprise, "Oh dear, what a forgetful thing I am! I forgot to wear my plum blossom bracelet! What am I going to do?"

Consort Shen gritted her teeth inwardly; Consort Xiao was clearly doing this on purpose!

She still has two gilded hairpins in her hair! This is deliberately designed to make her feel uncomfortable!

Shen Muyue wasn't stupid, and immediately lowered her head and said, "I appreciate Consort Xiao's kindness, but since it is your bracelet, I absolutely cannot accept it. As the saying goes, a gentleman does not take what others love, so please keep it, Consort."

Consort Xiao's eyes flashed, and she said with feigned regret, "It's rare to see Consort Shen being so sensible. Then let's do it next time. I'll give it to her together next time."

Consort Shen snorted: "My niece is quite sensible; she won't accept everything given to her."

The sentence carries a hidden meaning.

Su Mowan sneered inwardly. First, there was Shen Muyue's "A gentleman does not take what others love," and then there was Consort Shen's ambiguous remark. Weren't they all alluding to her?

These two, aunt and niece, are truly family.

Just then, a palace attendant outside the hall announced loudly: "His Majesty the Emperor has arrived! His Highness the Prince of Qin has arrived! His Highness the Prince of Chu has arrived!"

The hall fell silent for a moment, and everyone looked towards the hall entrance.

Su Mowan also shifted her gaze.

The first to enter, dressed in a bright yellow robe, was none other than the current emperor, Emperor Mo Yao, followed by the Prince of Qin and the Prince of Chu.

Murong Jing sat in a wheelchair, pushed by Murong Jin.

The Empress and the two Imperial Concubines had already stepped down from their seats. As soon as the three of them entered, everyone bowed in greeting. Su Mowan quickly glanced at them and then lowered her head as well.

Emperor Mo Yao laughed heartily and told everyone to dispense with formalities.

He pulled the Empress to the seat of honor and sat down beside her, his gaze sweeping downwards.

Su Mowan looked up and met Emperor Mo Yao's gaze, causing her heart to skip a beat.