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Chapter 3936 4.1536 Smilingly Refused

Mo Lian smiled slightly, turning to look at the ethereal Imperial Advisor. "The Crown Princess needs to rest quietly for some time these days."

"After all, she has to produce the Soul-Returning Pill for His Majesty in a few days, and this matter is pressing. As for the Sea of Forgetfulness, there will be plenty of opportunities to go in the future."

"It's likely not His Majesty's order for the Crown Princess to go to the Sea of Forgetfulness. It seems the Imperial Advisor himself wishes to seek the Crown Princess's help?"

The Imperial Advisor lowered his eyes and said softly, "Is that so... Well then, this subject's visit was abrupt; please forgive me, Your Royal Highness."

"The Imperial Advisor is also concerned for the nation. I naturally won't blame you, nor will I say anything to Father Emperor." Crown Prince Mo gave him a meaningful smile, then politely had someone escort the Imperial Advisor out of the East Palace.

Turning to an empty corridor pillar, Crown Prince Mo smiled helplessly. "Naughty one, aren't you coming out yet?"

The little girl, like a dancing butterfly, swiftly darted out from behind the corridor pillar, quickly running to the Crown Prince's side, and asked with a curious expression, "That old fox came to invite me to the Sea of Forgetfulness?"

Could it be that the last time at the banquet, she didn't beat him hard enough, and now he dares to cause trouble again?

Mo Lian nodded. "Indeed."

"Heh, he really knows how to flatter himself," Qiao Mu scoffed, pouting her small lips.

Why would that old charlatan think that she, a dignified Crown Princess, would accompany him to the Sea of Forgetfulness?

If she wanted to go, she'd simply take Lian with her. With him? Dream on!

Mo Lian raised a hand to smooth her hair, smiling faintly. "Don't mind him; I've already sent him away."

"No matter if Qiao Qiao goes to the Northern View Great Forest, or Phoenix Wood Forest, Red River Canyon, or the Sea of Forgetfulness, I will accompany you."

Grand Mistress Qiao Qiao rubbed against him, tilting her small head, her watery eyes curving into shallow arcs. "You promised."

"Naturally." Mo Lian smiled and lifted her into his arms, leaning in and whispering, "When have I ever lied to my Qiao?"

Grand Mistress Qiao Qiao nodded contentedly, wrapped her arms around his neck, and happily rubbed her fuzzy little head back and forth against his neck, saying, "Qiao Qiao's Lian."

Mo Lian lowered his head, looking at her with a smile, and carried her towards the side hall. "Did you eat earlier?"

"Not much."

"Why not?"

"Didn't feel like it."

"It must be because you couldn't see me; you felt uneasy!"

"Boasting."

"Then your husband will eat with you~"

It was a gentle afternoon, with a pleasant breeze. The weather in early July was sunny and bright, truly a glorious day.

...

By evening, a fine drizzle had begun to fall outside.

The eldest young master, elegant and upright in his dark robes, gently pushed open the room door and saw his younger brother sitting by the window.

The sun was already setting.

The Fifth Young Master rested his chin on one hand, leaning against the window frame. The book in his hand hung slightly, his gaze fixed on the fine raindrops falling into the lotus pond. He clearly hadn't read a single word.

Qin Xuan (First Young Master) lowered his eyes, glancing at the book in his hand.

Drunken Floating Life?

It seemed to be a new novel recently released on the market?

He never expected Fifth Brother, who always had a calm mind and only read zither scores or scholarly treatises, would read such strange books?

"Cough." The First Young Master deliberately coughed, bringing the emotionally disengaged Fifth Young Master back to reality.

The Imperial Advisor attempts to enlist Qiao Mu's help for a mission to the Sea of Forgetfulness, but Mo Lian deftly deflects the request, prioritizing Qiao Mu's upcoming task of making the Soul-Returning Pill for the Emperor. He also makes it clear that he will always accompany Qiao Mu on any journey, reinforcing their close bond. Meanwhile, in another location, the Fifth Young Master appears distracted, hinting at something more personal on his mind.