Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace

After swatting away Chen Mo’s hand, Xiao Yunxi moved far away from him, afraid that his beastly nature would flare up and he would do something to her in the carriage.

She then gritted her teeth and asked, ”And what is going on between you and Jiang Ning?”

Xiao Yunxi didn’t believe he actually bumped into Jiang Ning, and that’s why Jiang Ning was angry with him.

Jiang Ning, that child, was someone she had watched grow up, knowing her personality — kind-hearted, gentle, but understanding and cultured.

If Chen Mo really had bumped into Jiang Ning, when he apologized in the private room, Jiang Ning should have forgiven him.

No need to host a banquet to apologize.

Chen Mo: ”...”

Sure enough, Zhao Jiang Ning’s actions had been noticed by others.

Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, ”I cured Prince De Ning’s illness.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunxi raised an eyebrow, ”Really?”

Jiang Ning’s illness was brought from the womb; at that time, they sought all famous doctors in the world, all of whom were powerless. Whenever Jiang Ning’s pain flared up, Xiao Yunxi was full of pain.

Chen Mo nodded.

”Then why didn’t Fujin tell me? Moreover, if you cured her illness, why would she dislike you?” Xiao Yunxi questioned suspiciously.

”That’s because...” Chen Mo explained the treatment method to Xiao Yunxi.

After listening, Xiao Yunxi was dumbfounded.

Being a woman herself, she naturally knew how embarrassing the treatment method was. No wonder neither Fujin nor Jiang Ning had mentioned it to her.

After all, for such embarrassing matters, the fewer people who know, the better.

”Her purity was... ruined by you, no wonder she dislikes you.” Xiao Yunxi did not doubt further.

”Yunxi, I didn’t want it either; it was crucial to cure Prince De Ning, and at the time, she also agreed...” Chen Mo explained a bit, feeling guilty, lest Yunxi misunderstand him as a lecher.

Upon hearing Chen Mo’s explanation, Xiao Yunxi almost laughed, ”You understand girls’ thoughts so well, did you not know a woman’s heart is like a needle in the sea? Although Jiang Ning agreed, her purity was still ruined by you, so it makes sense she dislikes you...”

As she spoke, Xiao Yunxi suddenly thought of something and said, ”Jiang Ning is pitiable too, tortured by illness for over twenty years, insulted by the Prince Consort after marrying into the Gao Mansion, and recently, the Prince Consort died in battle, now her purity is ruined by you...”

Chen Mo quietly listened, not knowing what Xiao Yunxi was getting at.

At that moment, Xiao Yunxi changed her tone, ”Her purity, after all, was ruined by you. Since she is now divorced and free, you should be responsible for her.”

Chen Mo widened his eyes, unable to believe these words came from Xiao Yunxi.

Afraid she was testing him, Chen Mo quickly said, ”What responsibility should I assume? What do you take me for, Yunxi? Having you is enough for me.”

After speaking, he leaned his body towards Xiao Yunxi.

Xiao Yunxi hurriedly pushed away, ”I’m serious, do you mind that she was married?”

It was precisely because Jiang Ning was now孤苦伶仃, with her mother having passed when she was born, her grandparents blamed her for her mother’s death, and the Royal Family showed no familial affection, with Zhao Ji not caring for her much.

Now the Prince Consort was gone, and the Gao Family had been wiped out.

She had no support.

Although she could marry again with her status as the Empress,

she had been married once, and certain families wouldn’t marry her as the principal wife.

Even if they did, who knew if she would be mistreated again after marrying?

And Chen Mo, in Xiao Yunxi’s view, was familiar and kind to women, having taken Jiang Ning’s purity. Having him be responsible was undoubtedly best.

With Chen Mo’s current strength and status, he could protect Jiang Ning for life.

”It’s not about minding, but Yunxi, your relationship with her...” Though internally delighted, Chen Mo outwardly appeared reluctant.

”My relationship with her?” Xiao Yunxi was puzzled, then oddly said, ”What relationship do I have with her? I’m not her mother, at most a close elder. And my relationship with you can’t be revealed in the open, so being responsible for her doesn’t conflict with us.”

”But...”

”But what? I see you do mind that she was married. I bet you mind me too, once I get old and ugly... boohoo...”

Before Xiao Yunxi could finish, Chen Mo sealed her lips with a kiss, preventing her from speaking another word.

Xiao Yunxi’s face instantly turned red, panicking as she beat Chen Mo’s shoulder repeatedly.

After playfully bullying her, Chen Mo said fiercely, ”Are you still going to say nonsense? Who said you’re old and ugly? You’re my little cutie...”

Feeling bashful at Chen Mo’s sweet words, Xiao Yunxi’s face flushed, forbidding Chen Mo from speaking further.

Chen Mo said, ”When I said ’but’, I meant Prince De Ning is after all the Empress, and I already have a woman, she might not accept it.”

”I’m not asking you to marry her, just to protect her like you protect me, that’s all. What are you thinking?” Xiao Yunxi said.

”Huh?” This time it was Chen Mo’s turn to be astounded.

No marriage?

...

”Tonight Chen Hong will host a banquet at Hong Fu Restaurant to apologize to me. At that time, I’ll find a way to slip the Rosemary Soft Bone Powder into the wine. If successful, I will smash my wine glass, and then you will rush in...” Zhao Jiang Ning said.

The burly man had already learned of this plan from above. Hearing Zhao Jiang Ning’s words, he did not doubt but saluted heavily one by one, saying, ”Empress, you are noble, ridding the country of traitors. Your Majesty will certainly remember all the Empress has done.”

Zhao Jiang Ning felt anxious inside but maintained calmness externally: ”Can... will it work? His brother is a First Grade Martial Artist, if Chen Hong dies, his brother...”

”Rest assured, Empress. We will act in due time, and it involves you not at all. Even if Chen Mo suspects, you are an Empress, and no matter his strength, as a minister of Great Song, he wouldn’t dare act against you.” The head man, thinking Zhao Jiang Ning worried about safety, quickly reassured.

Zhao Jiang Ning nodded.

”Then we shall take our leave to prepare for tonight’s affair.”

...

”Master, master, you’ve finally returned! Just now, many people came to the mansion saying they were here to propose marriage for the second master.” As Chen Mo just arrived at the backyard and changed into a white robe, Chun Lan greeted, smiling.

Since Chen Mo never told Chun Lan about his identity, she genuinely believed he had a brother.

Chen Mo thought for a moment, deciding it was best to tell Chun Lan after tonight’s events.

After all, Chun Lan and the others were sent by Xiao Yunqi; although they were all maidens and later became his women, Chen Mo had investigated their backgrounds, but some things had to be kept reserved.

As for explaining later,

he had already disclosed his true identity to Yi Yao.

Then he’ll have her come out to explain.

Now, Chen Mo should address Su Mu’s affairs to avoid exposure later.