Chapter 124: Love Drives People Mad

Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Love Drives People Mad ???? Important Note : For the continuity of this story consider to Support us on Patreon.com/Flokixy to access +200 advance Chapters and To Support The Daily Update "Li’er, I know you have some fear about the future and don’t dare to easily give your heart away. But this prince will prove himself. You don’t need to do anything, just stay where you are, and this prince will walk towards you. Trust me, and trust yourself, alright?" Su Li’s heart was filled with nothing but emotion. For the first time, she took the initiative to step forward and lean into his embrace. "Thank you for liking me." She had originally thought that in this life, she was destined to be accompanied by darkness. Perhaps she would marry someone casually out of fear of her parents being criticized, living a life without joy or sorrow. She never expected there would be someone who liked her so much, unrelated to anything else, just because she was her. He was like a ray of light, warming her who was in a dark corner. Jun Mo was startled, followed by ecstasy. Indeed, he should have confessed his feelings earlier. This was the first time she had taken the initiative to approach him! Soon, Su Li withdrew from his embrace, her face and eyes flushed red. "I’m sorry, I..." Oh my heavens! What had she just done?! When did she become so bold?! Jun Mo frowned and said, "Li’er, you’ve said ’I’m sorry’ many times today. You don’t need to say sorry! Never say those three words to me." Still in shock from her daring act just now, Su Li nodded her head haphazardly. Jun Mo smiled and rubbed the top of her head, saying, "Alright, it’s getting late. Get some rest early. I might be very busy tomorrow and won’t have time to come over. I’ll come pick you up the morning after tomorrow." Su Li looked up at him in confusion. Jun Mo said, "The day after tomorrow is the Emperor’s Birthday, have you forgotten?" Su Li suddenly realized. Ah, yes, late October, the Emperor’s birthday. Su Li nodded and said, "What will you be doing tomorrow?" "Father Emperor’s birthday celebrations have been entrusted to me and my third brother." Su Li was surprised. "Third Prince? He’s still in the palace and hasn’t left?" Jun Mo smiled and said, "Father Emperor wants him to choose a Princess Consort this time before letting him go." Su Li nodded and said, "No wonder. In the past, these matters were all handled by Jun Hui." Speaking of Jun Hui, Jun Mo’s face sank. He said, "Regarding the disaster in Shu and the rebel matter this time, although there’s no direct evidence proving Jun Hui’s involvement, Father Emperor is certainly suspicious. Father Emperor has been particularly cold towards him lately." Su Li’s face lit up with joy. "Then let’s strike while the iron is hot! After His Majesty’s birthday is over, we’ll send Jun Hui another big gift!" Seeing her smile mischievously, Jun Mo asked indulgently, "What gift does Li’er plan to send him?" Su Li gave a cunning smile and said, "It’s a secret for now, you’ll know when the time comes. And I’ll need your help with this big gift." Jun Mo bowed his hands in salute. "Happy to be of service." Hearing the faint sound of night watchman’s clappers outside, Su Li said, "Your Highness, you should head back quickly." "Alright, Li’er, sweet dreams." While Su Li wasn’t paying attention, he quickly leaned in and planted a kiss on her cheek. Su Li touched her cheek, watching in shock as the person disappeared into the night. She hadn’t expected Prince Jing to also engage in stealing a kiss. Su Li changed into her sleeping clothes and lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Why was her heart so restless tonight, and her mind spinning non-stop? He was such a good, such a gentle person, how could he have taken a liking to her? She was so cunning, so full of schemes. In her previous life, she had harmed those around her and him as well, causing them great misery. How could he possibly like her? There was some fear in her heart, some unreality, but she couldn’t ignore the faint sweetness that kept pushing its way out. ... Mo Yang watched his master, who was smiling the entire way back. Upon returning to the manor, he even had the leisure to grab a pot of wine and head to the roof to drink, calling it ’appreciating the moon’. Mo Yang glanced at the icy, snowy weather and shook his head. Romantic love really makes people abnormal. Even the master is acting strange now. "Mo Yang, have a drink with this prince." He was happy in his heart and wanted to share it with someone. "Master, did Miss Su say something unpleasant, requiring you to drown your sorrows in alcohol?" "Master, don’t take it seriously. Women are often saying the opposite of what they mean..." Jun Mo scoffed and said, "You talk as if you understand women very well." Mo Yang was speechless. He was kindly trying to comfort him, why was this person poking fun? Jun Mo looked at the full moon in the sky. The bright moon hung high, casting a misty glow over the land. Moonlight and accumulated snow covered the vast mountains and rivers in white. Jun Mo exclaimed, "It’s truly a winter night with snow covering the ground and a silver moon disk, beautiful!" Saying this, he took another sip of wine. Whether it was the wine or his mood, as the cold snowflakes fell, he didn’t feel cold at all. He leaped down from the roof, drew his sword, and began to dance amidst the falling snow. Mo Yang watched this person and sighed again. Love truly drives people mad. ... The next day, Su Li woke up with a pair of dark circles under her eyes. Si Qin and a few other maids pushed the door open and were startled. "Miss, did you not sleep well last night?" Su Li walked to the bronze mirror in confusion, looking in shock at the person reflected there. Zhi Shu smiled and said, "Our Miss is beautiful, so even like this, she looks even more charming and adorable with a hint of naive cuteness." Su Li smiled and said, "Let’s put on some makeup today." If she went to the main courtyard with two circles of darkness like this, her mother would definitely ask questions. Si Qin had a skillful touch. After applying makeup, not a trace of darkness could be seen under her eyes. The maids were used to seeing their Miss without makeup on a daily basis. Seeing their Miss today with light and subtle makeup, they were filled with admiration. Mo Hua said, "Miss, tomorrow is the Emperor’s Birthday. Let Si Qin help you get dressed and styled properly so you can outshine all the beauties at the palace banquet." Zhi Shu also said, "Exactly. Prince Jing will definitely be delighted when he sees you." Su Li was startled. Would he be delighted? Su Li nodded. "Alright, tomorrow is in your hands." Before, she had thought the engagement would be dissolved, so she didn’t care about the idle gossip saying she wasn’t worthy of Jun Mo. Hearing it now, it seemed a little jarring. The maids nodded happily. They would definitely dress their Miss to be the most beautiful woman in the world! Let’s see who would dare call their Miss a plain-looking girl after this. Seeing that she was properly dressed and ready, Su Li took her maids and headed towards the main courtyard. Upon seeing her daughter, Su Mother nodded repeatedly. "Good, good. Li’er looks really beautiful today." Su Li deliberately pouted and said, "Then did Li’er not look good before?" Su Mother smiled and pinched her daughter’s little face. "Beautiful, beautiful. My Li’er is the most beautiful girl under the heavens." Mother and daughter chatted and laughed while eating breakfast. "Tomorrow is the Emperor’s Birthday. Mother already picked out a headdress set for you, Wang Xia." Wang Xia nodded, smiling as she brought out a small box. Su Li glanced at her mother, and Su Mother nodded, saying, "Open it and take a look." Su Li carefully opened the box. Seeing what was inside, her eyes instantly lit up. "Mother, it’s so beautiful!" Su Mother smiled and said, "It perfectly matches my Li’er." Su Li closed the lid and smiled. "Thank you, Mother." The maids behind Su Li were also very happy. Such beautiful hair accessories, such a beautiful Miss. They could already imagine the shocked expressions of those people when their Miss appeared at the palace banquet tomorrow.