My Naughty Princess Consort

Chapter 26 - Visiting The Palace

Translator: Artsy
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Qian Jiujiu was completely unaware of the reality that Mu Yexiao had spent great effort because of her identity as an illegitimate child.
He wanted to show her to the ruler of this mighty land, so that she would no longer have to assume a fake identity as Qian Yuge.

Qian Jiujiu had already prepared the herbal soup for dinner long ago. Hence, it would be fine for her to hide in her medicine room for the entire day. Eventually, she left the room at midnight.

She was extremely satisfied with the item that she was holding in her hand. That elegant mother-in-law will definitely be very pleased with her gift. After a few celebratory giggles, she swiftly entered her room and fell asleep.

The next morning, Qian Jiujiu woke up early in the morning to train her "demonic dance" in the courtyard. After cooking and eating breakfast, she took the presents and headed to the palace.

Mu Yexiao accompanied her with a worried expression on his face. "Jiujiu, have you learned the palace manners?"

Qian Jiujiu was perplexed. "When did I learn it? I can't remember it."

Mu Yexiao's expression instantly darkened. "Didn't you learn during the first night here?"
Realization seemed to dawn on Qian Jiujiu as she said, "Oh, that. I know it, don't worry. We're such good partners, I won't embarrass you."

A crack of disappointment appeared on his countenance when she mentioned 'partners'. Then, he said, "Jiu'er, don't say that word ever again."
"If your relationship is exposed, don't blame me when I can't protect you in the future."

Qian Jiujiu suddenly felt a wave of coldness down her spine. "Stop, you can't call me Jiu'er. It's fine for my mother to call me that. But, it's a little disconcerting to hear it from you."

Mu Yexiao almost exploded in anger. This clueless woman!

As they conversed, they soon arrived at the palace. Qian Jiujiu clicked her tongue when she saw the majestic gates. Before she could say anything, Mu Yexiao hastily dragged into the palace.

Noble Consort Qing's eunuch was already waiting at the palace entrance. Mi Yexiao said, "You should visit imperial mother first, I'll talk to my imperial father for a moment."

Qian Jiujiu agreed and followed eunuch into the palace to find Noble Consort Qing, with Hong Ling and Hong Chou tagging behind.

Noble Consort Qing was waiting in the palace and when she saw Qian Jiujiu's arrival, she beamed with joy and said kindly, "Jiu'er, you're finally here. Come in."

Hearing that, Qian Jiujiu was flabbergasted. "Imperial mother, do you know my true identity?"

She nodded in reply. "Of course, I do. My son can never hide anything from me."

Qian Jijiu blinked her eyes in surprise. Is she showing off? She must be trying to flaunt how close they are as a warning to me.

She's warning me to act like a perfect daughter-in-law, so that I never ruin their mother and son relationship.

Qian Jiujiu wanted to speak her mind. Noble Consort Qing, you don't have to do so. I'm not even that close to your son. However, she dared not utter these words. Otherwise, Noble Consort might actually go berserk!

Qian Jiujiu was wise enough to know that daughters-in-law of the imperial family would spend their lives in the palace. It would be utterly impossible and a ridiculous daydream for them to think of leaving the place.

Qian Jiujiu may have the guts to negotiate with Mu Yexiao, but she did not have the courage to speak bluntly to Noble Consort Qing. After all, she would do anything for her beloved son.