Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort-Chapter 110: Lord Is Overbearing (2)

Mu Qingge nodded in understanding and said no more.

A few people took a few more steps forward when Qin Yiyao suddenly stopped, turned around to glance at the two behind her, and said to Mu Qingge, "Young Master Shao doesn’t need to come along. After all, there are many people at the Hunting Flower Festival, and neither the Empress nor the Crown Prince will remember everyone."

Upon hearing that he didn’t need to pay his respects to the Empress, Fatty Shao’s pig-like face was immediately filled with joy. Such serious occasions were indeed not very suitable for him.

Therefore, he voluntarily said, "Thank you, Princess. Boss, I’ll wait for you at the Hunting Ground and check out the fun activities first."

After finishing speaking, he disappeared in front of everyone like the wind.

After Fatty Shao left, Qin Yiyao looked again at Bai Xiyue. Under her gaze, the latter displayed a timid and weak appearance, causing Qin Yiyao to slightly frown and say coldly, "Originally, you don’t need to attend the Empress. After all, you’re not on the invitation list. However, since you are a woman, you need to stay in the Palace to avoid trouble and meet the Empress with us. Remember, if your words or actions are inappropriate and anger the Empress, I won’t be able to save you."

Her warning made Bai Xiyue’s shoulders tremble slightly, and she lowered her head even more. Her pitiful appearance was like that of a feeble little white rabbit.

Seeing her like this, Qin Yiyao added, "Of course, if you wish to leave now, I will arrange for someone to take you back to the Mu Mansion."

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Xiyue immediately lifted her lowered face, her eyes quickly filling with tearful grievance. She looked uneasy at Mu Qingge and said softly, "Brother Mu, is Xiyue causing trouble for you and the Princess?"

Mu Qingge chuckled internally and looked at Qin Yiyao, saying, "Let’s go, Princess."

Qin Yiyao nodded slightly and walked alongside Mu Qingge, leaving Bai Xiyue alone behind them, unable to walk or stand.

She watched the two departing figures, gritted her teeth, and eventually followed along.

Noticing someone following behind, Qin Yiyao said casually, "This Miss Bai seems to have some skill."

Mu Qingge laughed, "If she didn’t have a bit of endurance, she wouldn’t deserve the Princess’s attention."

Qin Yiyao glanced at her with a hint of deeper meaning and then withdrew her gaze.

...

When Mu Qingge saw the Empress, she was surrounded by a group of noblewomen. Her smile revealed a hint of pride, seemingly because she had won a round in this struggle.

The intricately carved and luxurious atmosphere of the Palace dazzled Bai Xiyue.

However, due to Qin Yiyao’s earlier warning, she dared not look around carelessly and only followed closely behind the two.

Everyone present had a higher and more noble status than she did.

This made her feel both envious and jealous, with her yearning growing even stronger.

"Yiyao pays respects to Mother, wishing Mother long life and prosperity."

"Mu Qingge pays respects to the Empress, wishing the Empress long life and prosperity."

Arriving before the Empress, the two performed their courtesy.

However, Mu Qingge still did not kneel.

The speaking Empress raised her eyelids to glance at them, then said indifferently, "You may all dispense with the formalities."

At this time, a noblewoman standing beside the Empress spoke, "Young Lord Mu, you see the Empress yet do not kneel. This might be inappropriate, no? It could be rumored that the Duke Yongning Mansion lacks proper manners."

As soon as her harsh tone came out, the surrounding noblewomen all covered their mouths in light laughter, their contemptuous eyes seemingly disdainful of Mu Qingge’s ignorance of etiquette.

Qin Yiyao stood silently; had she spoken now, the situation would only worsen.

Mu Qingge smiled calmly and looked at the speaking noblewoman, "This lady is indeed kind and concerned about the upbringing of my Mu Mansion. Could it be that she finds her current family’s situation unsatisfactory and wishes to switch to my Mu Mansion, to serve as a bed-warming maid for my grandfather?"

Hmmph——!

Laughter subtly emerged, even Qin Yiyao’s icy face had a faint smile.

"You!" The rebutted noblewoman angrily pointed her red nails at Mu Qingge.

"Enough." The Empress finally spoke slowly, "Young Lord Mu is exempted from kneeling even before the Empress Dowager, let alone in front of me?" These words seemed to explain for Mu Qingge, but in reality, they further emphasized her presumptuous arrogance.

If she doesn’t kneel before the Empress Dowager, then how could she regard the Empress with any importance?

If this isn’t presumptuous arrogance, then what is?