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The people around were all stunned by Bai Ren’s actions, and Huang Futian’s face was even more colorful.
Only Mo Yi stood there, dumbfounded, as he accepted the dog lantern from the other’s hand, unsure of how to react.
When they came, he had always thought that Bai Ren was interested in the lotus lantern, but he never expected that the other would guess the lantern riddle just to give him a lantern.
And the one given to him happened to be the one he liked.
Could it be said that they were on the same wavelength?
The exchange of lanterns between men and women in Xia country was a way of expressing affection, although this sentiment was usually more subtle. But Mo Yi didn’t believe that Bai Ren was unaware of it.
That’s why he felt so angry and nervous when he saw the emperor offering to give the lantern he won to Bai Ren earlier.
But now, all the negative emotions had disappeared.
What could be happier than receiving a lantern from the person you love?
Many of the people who had seen Bai Ren’s face cast admiring or jealous glances at Mo Yi.
Huang Futian was even more unhappy, but he wasn’t going to ask Bai Ren to return the lantern. He wouldn’t do something so graceless.
The emperor looked at Mo Yi with a somewhat scrutinizing gaze, hoping he would be more tactful.
But Mo Yi didn’t care about any of this at the moment. His attention was entirely on the lantern in his hand. When he came to his senses, he turned to Bai Ren with a silly smile.
Seeing his little puppy so happy with just a lantern, Bai Ren felt pleased as well.
His little darling was truly so innocent, he was fortunate to have met someone like him.
The innocent and radiant smile on Mo Yi’s face left the young emperor momentarily stunned. He hadn’t expected General Mo, who always wore a poker face and remained silent in court, to have such a side to him.
But even he would be happy to receive the favor of such a beauty.
However, why would such a reserved man be able to have a beauty by his side?
Although he had been studying the arts of kingship since childhood, Huang Futian understood the importance of hiding his abilities and biding his time. He had some cunning, but he was still young. So faced with such a stunning beauty, it was inevitable that he would be moved.
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Especially since the two entered this building, they had been showing no signs of intimacy. It seemed they hadn’t yet broken through that barrier.
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Even without mentioning his identity as the emperor, Huang Futian had confidence in his own talents and literary skills. His literary talent was not something that Mo Yi, a commoner, could compare to.
Unfortunately, he had important matters to attend to and couldn’t stay here any longer.
With this in mind, Huang Futian smiled and said to Bai Ren, “By the way, may I know the name of the young lady?”
Bai Ren noticed the gaze of the male protagonist and the corner of his mouth twitched beneath the veil. This person really did think of him as a lady.
He had no interest in the young emperor, but considering the lantern and the fact that he was his little darling’s boss, he replied, “My surname is Bai.”
“So, you are Miss Bai!”
Huang Futian nodded politely towards Bai Ren and said, “I feel a kinship with Miss Bai upon our first meeting. Unfortunately, I have matters to attend to and can only hope for another encounter.”
Only obtaining a surname, the young emperor didn’t mind. He believed that as long as he was determined, he could make others investigate the identity of this lady. Even if there was no original connection, he could create a ‘fateful’ encounter for them.
After speaking, Huang Futian left with the guards disguised as servants.
Bai Ren didn’t care about this little incident, but Mo Yi understood the gaze of the other looking at his beloved.
He tightened the handle of the lantern in his hand, feeling somewhat concerned about the emperor’s appearance here today.
After Huang Futian left, Mo Yi walked to the window to check, and then saw the emperor down below, where someone was already waiting for him.
Mo Yi recognized that person as the newly appointed Minister of Personnel.
It seemed that this emperor was different from his previous behavior in the court.
Although Mo Yi didn’t participate in these power struggles, he could understand why the emperor would deliberately conceal himself.
But no matter how noble the other’s identity was, it was impossible for Mo Yi to hand over his beloved.
Bai Ren noticed Mo Yi’s gaze and asked curiously, “Brother Mo Yi, who was that just now? You seemed quite concerned.”
Hearing this, Mo Yi’s mood was complicated. He didn’t answer immediately but pulled Bai Ren to a secluded corner before speaking, “The person just now was the current emperor.”
“What?”
Bai Ren timely showed surprise, but he was satisfied with his partner’s honesty.
He nodded and guided Mo Yi, saying, “In that case, this emperor is extraordinary. You can tell Madam Mo about this matter, she will find it interesting.”
“You mean, tell Mother?”
Mo Yi was somewhat surprised by Bai Ren’s suggestion, but then he thought about the Duke’s residence behind Madam Mo.
Although Mother seemed to have been indifferent these years, that was only on the surface. She must be interested in knowing that the emperor actually had some actions behind the scenes.
Bai Ren saw his little puppy looking contemplative and knew he had figured it out.
As for the backgrounds of the characters related to Mo Yi in this plot, as long as they existed in the system, he had thoroughly studied them and knew them well.
Knowing that Madam Mo was actually quite extraordinary, Bai Ren directly suggested this action.
Initially, he had considered having his little puppy stand in line, but now, considering his own identity, he thought it would be great to just whisk him away and wander the world together.
Especially since the Yin Pavilion, owned by the original owner’s father, expertise over the years wasn’t just in training assassins and gathering information, but also in accumulating wealth.
Their secret industries flourished, bringing in abundant profits. They could easily lay low and become a wealthy couple.
Later, Bai Ren dragged Mo Yi to see the other lanterns in the building. Although they were all beautifully crafted, unfortunately, there were no lanterns with octopus patterns here. Bai Ren felt somewhat regretful. Though noticing Mo Yi’s satisfied gaze fixed on the lantern he gave, it seemed he was content, and there was no need to explore further.
Mo Yi also felt it was getting late and reminded Bai Ren, so they returned together.
However, on their way back, both Mo Yi and Bai Ren noticed that they were being followed by several individuals.
Considering their relatively modest attire for the day, they wondered about the motives of these pursuers.
Mo Yi frowned but remained calm, choosing larger streets whenever possible.
Bai Ren, actually, had noticed the followers even earlier than Mo Yi.
When they returned, there were fewer people on the street than when they had arrived.
As they had to pass through a secluded alley, the pursuers quickened their pace, intending to corner them there.
Mo Yi positioned himself behind to protect Bai Ren, then saw a man dressed like a young nobleman approach, pushing aside two of the thugs among the group.
The man had a pointed face and seemed to look down on others as he walked. With a lecherous expression, he glanced at Bai Ren and spoke to Mo Yi, “Those who know what’s good for them should scram. Today, this little beauty is destined to stay and accompany me!”
Mo Yi recognized him instantly. He was the same person who appeared on the second floor of the Zhuangyuan Pavilion earlier.
He must have also seen Bai Ren’s face under the veil at that time, and his gaze had made Mo Yi very uncomfortable.
While many had marveled at the beauty of Bai Ren at the time, most did so with admiration and appreciation, unlike this man, who clearly had malicious intentions.
Before Mo Yi could reprimand him, the man disappeared. Later, the emperor approached to speak, and Mo Yi ignored the matter.
But he hadn’t expected this man to track and ambush them with others, intending to do something treacherous.
“Scram, or else don’t blame me for being impolite!”
Mo Yi’s face turned cold as he issued a final warning, worried that a violent confrontation might frighten his beloved.
But obviously, the man didn’t take the decent-looking young man in front of him seriously at all. He probably thought that even if this man had some martial arts skills, he was just pretending to be strong.
“You don’t agree, then all I can do is forcibly send you away,” the man sneered, signaling to his men before continuing to leer at Bai Ren.
Seeing this, Bai Ren clicked his tongue inwardly. He deliberately moved closer to Mo Yi, pretending to tremble and whispering, “Brother Mo Yi, I’m scared!”
Before Mo Yi could respond, the man became excited upon hearing Bai Ren’s words. He spoke eagerly, “Don’t be afraid, my beauty. As long as you serve me and my godfather well, all the wealth and glory will be yours.”
The surrounding thugs also chuckled lewdly.
Hearing this, Mo Yi’s eyes narrowed. This man not only intended harm to Bai Ren but also planned to offer her to others. He was despicable!
Without hesitation, Mo Yi unleashed his full strength. He punched one of the thugs directly in the face. Then, with a kick, he knocked down the other and the man with pointed face who was behind him. The kick landed squarely on the man’s knee, and Bai Ren even heard the sound of bones breaking.
The man writhed on the ground, howling in agony.
The other three men were caught off guard by Mo Yi’s fighting skills and rushed at him, but they were swiftly knocked down by Mo Yi.
Once these men were unconscious, Mo Yi approached the leader of the group.
At this point, the man finally realized Mo Yi’s formidable abilities. He sat on the ground, inching backward in fear, while shouting with a mixture of bravado and fear, “Don’t come any closer! Do you know who I am? My godfather is a prominent figure in the palace, a favorite of His Majesty! If you lay a hand on me, my godfather will never let you off!”
“A favorite of His Majesty?” Mo Yi spoke up. As the commander in chief by His Majesty’s side, he only knew one which is Eunuch Liu, and he certainly didn’t recognize any other that could strike the bell. But even if such a person existed, Mo Yi wouldn’t spare the man before him.
However, the man mistakenly thought that Mo Yi was intimidated. He quickly nodded and said, “Yes, he’s my godfather, do you know how powerful he is? Let me tell you… Ah!”
Before the man could finish his sentence, Mo Yi stomped on his genitals, crushing them. Mo Yi’s tone was chillingly sinister, unlike anything heard before.
“Since you’re the godson of a palace eunuch, you might as well join him.”
Back home, Mo Yi’s pet octopus brought a basin of water, calling a little ink dog: Wifey, time for a wash!
Mo Yi taking no prisoners today
Defense one billion, beauty enthralled. 😍
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