Xiao Mo held Zhang Qi in his arms and she struggled slightly, saying softly: "I... I should go back to the manor."

  Under the moonlight, her voice was a little hoarse, "Xiao Lang, if you take me in, can you give some betrothal gifts?"

  She hopes to be formally hired back home by him as a concubine, which would give her a higher status.

  Xiao Mo heard her low and hoarse voice, as if it was a bit husky, his heart softened, and he felt a strong sense of pity for her.

  She nodded and said softly, "Alright. Now that Your Majesty knows about our relationship, with his support, the madam will no longer be able to stop us. At that time, I will bring the betrothal gifts and welcome you into the door."

  Zhang Qi seemed to be overjoyed and tearful, bowing to him with a smile, "Thank you, Xiao Lang."

  Taking advantage of the situation, she took a step back and said with a hint of shyness: "Xiao Lang, days are long and the world is vast, I...Ill go first."

  Xiao Mo saw her struggle free, just about to re-embrace her, heard her say this, and couldnt help but feel a wave of relief. He nodded: "Good, since you want to enter the manor with a clear conscience, I will follow your wishes."

  He smiled and stood with his hands behind him, watching Zhang Qi slowly retreat into the distance.

  He didnt know whether he had won over Prince Guangling or was about to get this little girl, but his mood was extremely good at the moment.

  Zhang Qi stepped out step by step.

  She slowly walked under the moonlight.

  She walked forward hastily in the morning, pouting her lips stubbornly.

  Now, things between her and Xiao Mo are as clear as daylight. Shes afraid that in a few days, shell be his person.

  Thinking of this, for some reason, Zhang Qis eyes were already filled with tears.

  She wiped away her tears with her sleeve and quickened her pace.

  She still remembered the way, and soon arrived at where the horse carriage was parked. Returning to the horse carriage they came in, Zhang Gui curled up into a ball, motionless and hiding in the corner.

  It was unknown how long had passed when she finally moved slightly.

  The car is empty outside, the bright moon is just right, and the spring breeze is like cotton.

  Looking at the neatly arranged horse-drawn carriage team, Zhang Gui raised his head and looked in the direction of the Qi Zhou two countries envoys carriages.

  She slowly got down from the horse-drawn carriage and walked in that direction.

  That black carriage is still there.

  She let out a long sigh and walked over to the horse carriage.

  She reached out and stroked the sturdy carriage shaft, Zhang Qi said in a low voice: "In the northern barbaric land, there is no moral decay, you are all kinds of people, but why am I really afraid when the dust settles?"

  No one answered her. The only response was the sobbing of the night wind.

  Biting her teeth, Zhang Qi wiped away her tears with her sleeve and turned around.

  She stiffened as soon as she turned her head.

  In the moonlight, a tall figure stood ten steps away, with his hands clasped behind him, looking at her.

  In the sparse moonlight, his face appeared and disappeared. Even though it was vague, it was handsome enough to stun peoples hearts.

  She didnt expect him to come back so early, Zhang Qi hurriedly bowed and walked past his side with her head down.

  "Did you just cry?"

  A low and clear voice like a zither string, with a hint of puzzlement.

  She stopped in her tracks and replied softly: "Yes. Thinking of being like a floating duckweed, drifting with the wind without any control over ones own life, its hard to bear."

  He seemed to smile, his voice low and solid, "Why did you shed tears in front of my carriage?"

  Zhang Qi was shocked.

  Yes, she had resisted with all her might before, so why was she now running to his carriage and crying?

  She didnt speak up, so he waited.

  After a while, Zhang Guis weak voice floated over, "The King of Guangling is a rare true husband in the world. I dont know if I should regret it at that time, but those tears have already fallen."

  Her words were sincere and natural, as if everything she said came from the heart.

  At eighteen or nineteen years old, Gao Changgongs family background was not much better than Zhang Yis. Since childhood, he had suffered countless insults and humiliations.

  He didnt even know he was originally a rare true husband in the world!

  The corners of his mouth twitched, he wanted to laugh out loud. But for some reason, that smile just couldnt be squeezed out.

  He turned his head and looked at Zhang Qi.

  Under the moonlight, the little girl who was only as tall as his shoulder, looked up at him with a face that had cried into a mess, and King Guangling slowly said: "You dont have to regret!"

  Zhang Qi looked at him in surprise.

  At her gaze, the King of Guangling smiled, and this smile was like clouds and mist filling the sky, with golden sunlight piercing through the sea. He stared at Zhang Gui and said: "In my life, I dislike being ridiculed by others the most. How can I let Xiao Mo deceive me repeatedly? Zhang Gui, I will come to take you away sooner or later." Taking her away became a gamble between him and Xiao Mo, with the outcome related to the husbands dignity. It is still too early to say who will be the winner in the end.

  He took a step towards the carriage and threw out a sentence, "Before, I thought your eyes were unusually clear, now, Im even more unwilling to give up."

  Zhang Qi stood still for a moment before hastily and flusteredly walking towards her own carriage.

  She shrank back into the carriage, her fingers intertwining with each other. As for what Guangling King said, she didnt know whether to believe it or not.

  Whether you believe it or not, it has nothing to do with chastity, nor is it related to whether she has become someone elses concubine when he comes again.

  In an era where a widow could remarry as empress and daughters saw joyful people boldly asking for a one-night stand, chastity was not that important.

  Just as she was biting her teeth and laughing and crying at the same time, a noisy sound accompanied by footsteps came.

  Its all over now.

  When they came, there were two women, Zhang Qi and Zhang Wei. On the way back, only Zhang Qi was left. It is said that Zhang Wei was chosen by a middle-aged envoy from Beidi. It is said that the envoy was a lustful man who chose more than ten girls at once.

  Alu, who had left the table with the others at Zhangs residence, whispered to Zhang Gui and said with delight: "Agui, its all right now. Even His Majesty knows you."

  Her big eyes sparkled, "If Akui dressed up a bit more, perhaps Your Majesty had other arrangements."

  Zhang Qi gave her a glance and frowned: "Have you forgotten what I said?"

  A Lu spat out her tongue and quickly closed her mouth. Her familys Ah Qi had long told her about his own ambitions.

  After a moment of silence, Ah Lu said with a pout: "Ah Gui, youre wrong. Cant you not be angry with me?"

  Zhang Qi would not be annoyed by her? Even she herself felt that her ambition was too grand and feared it might be difficult to achieve.

  A Lu secretly glanced at Zhang Qi, seeing that there was no displeasure on her face, and couldnt help but let out a sigh of relief. Her eyes rolled around, and she continued to say: "A Qi, you should be happy instead. Even the Emperor himself is paying attention to you and taking care of you, Im guessing the mistress will treat you well."

  Zhang Qi looked at her and nodded slightly, saying in a low voice: "This is also."

  It can be said that she has achieved her goal. This ugly appearance of hers has entered the eyes of so many people, and in the short term, no dignitaries will pay attention to her. The emperor has also asked about it, so the people from the Zhang residence wont casually deal with her. Even if Zhang Shuo wants to move against her, shell think twice. Perhaps shell even treat herself a bit better.

  Just thinking of this, Zhang Qi thought of Xiao Mo, and that she would be carried into the Xiao Mansion in a few days, and lowered her head again.

  At this moment, a horse carriage approached, and then Chen Yuns youthful duck voice sounded, "Is Ah Qi there?"

  Ah Qi? Hes quite familiar with her.

  Zhang Qi thought for a moment and then lifted the car curtain.

  Outside the car window, Chen Ou was staring at her. Unlike last time, this time his eyes had a few more intense gazes.

  Looking at Zhang Qi, he smiled and leaned in a bit closer, saying in a low voice: "Ah Qi, you are indeed cleverer than others." After a pause, he curiously asked: "Why is Your Majesty so good to you?"