"I know what you want. However, jealousy among women in this mansion is severe. Don't you know? You might be in danger before you get what you want. I'm doing this for your own good."
"Yes, I know you're doing it for my own good, but..." Qu Tan'er felt increasingly powerless as she spoke.
"Then listen to my advice and seize the opportunity."
Qu Tan'er remained silent, knowing that no matter how much she spoke, the result wouldn't change. She couldn't stop Su Yuela's thoughts, and likewise, Su Yuela couldn't change her original intention.
Su Yuela wanted power, not wanting to be bullied by others. On the other hand, all Qu Tan'er sought was freedom.
"Jing Xin, Yuela, you can go back and rest. I'm a bit tired and want to rest."
"But..."
"Go." Qu Tan'er glanced at Jing Xin and then quickly shifted her gaze to Su Yuela, giving her a hint.
"Alright. Rest well, we'll leave." Su Yuela, unaware of the exchange of glances between Qu Tan'er and Jing Xin, saw the fatigue on Qu Tan'er's face and chose not to disturb her further.
After the two left, Qu Tan'er lay down behind the bed, suddenly feeling as if bringing Su Yuela to the Eighth Prince's Mansion might have been a mistake.
As for Mo Liancheng's actions, she couldn't fathom them. What was he trying to test from her? Like the last time with the golden token, if she mishandled it slightly, there might not be a her in this world anymore. Currently, Jing Xin and Su Yuela could only see the calm surface, unaware of the turbulent waves beneath.
Well, she temporarily didn't have the energy to care. She closed her eyes slowly and drifted into a deep sleep.
Early the next morning.
Qu Tan'er came out of the room and saw the steward waiting outside.
Patiently listening to the steward, Qu Tan'er's smile stiffened. She knew that Mo Liancheng's kind act of delivering medicine to her last night had a purpose. Yesterday, he went to the First Prince's Mansion, and today, he was going to the palace.
From Snow Courtyard to the main gate of the mansion, she boarded a carriage heading towards the palace.
Taihe Hall, the Empress Dowager's residence.
In the front hall, a dignified and elegant old woman sat in the upper position.
Years of experience had accumulated, giving her a kind of oppressive aura without anger.
"Grandson, Liancheng pays respects to royal grandmother." Mo Liancheng entered the room, saluting respectfully, his smile lifting slightly.
"Granddaughter-in-law Tan'er pays respects to royal grandmother." Following Mo Liancheng's greeting, Qu Tan'er also bowed respectfully.
"Hmm, if Cheng er' didn't come, this old woman would think you've forgotten about this old granny." The Empress Dowager smiled kindly at Mo Liancheng, but when her gaze turned to Qu Tan'er, the smile on her face slightly faded. "Sit down, don't just stand there."
"Yes."
Mo Liancheng nodded and leisurely sat down in the lower seat. Qu Tan'er also didn't say anything and sat down. His smile was still evident. However, Qu Tan'er felt a bit puzzled by Mo Liancheng's response. His answer seemed to contain too much respect, with a hint of casualness.
She was sure that Mo Liancheng was pretending again...
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