<< Atu's heart remained troubled. She wanted to confront Tang Yang several times, demanding an explanation for what had happened.>>>

If this were the North Wasteland, she wouldn't hesitate for a second and would have rushed over to ask already.

This is Li Chao's place.

She can't.

Fujujiao was also secretly observing Atushi, truly afraid that she would do something rash.

Tang Yang is really hateful.

"From now on, Mingyue, you will reside in the palace. The Empress Dowager likes you very much, so I will have someone arrange a chamber closer to hers for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, but... I... I would like to live with the little bird."

"Little bird? What kind of birds do you like? We have so many kinds of birds in our dynasty."

Arthur couldn't help but smile. The Empress dowager beside him also twitched her lips, "My silly emperor, the little bird she spoke of is that pretty and adorable little fellow."

Fu Jiujiu was eating barbecue when she saw Chengde Emperor looking over, so she quickly straightened her body.

"A little bird? Hmph, this is a bird of luxury and wealth," the Emperor Chengde chuckled.

"Mother Empress, what do you think?" the Chengde Emperor asked for the Empress Dowager's opinion.

The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Although I am reluctant to part with her, since the moon is here in our Li Chao alone, it's best she lives with her close companions. This way, she won't feel homesick. If I want to see them, I can simply summon them to the palace."

"All listen to Mother."

"Chirp, chirp, MingYue wants to live at your house. What do you think?"

"Of course, I'm happy to have her here. As long as the princess doesn't mind, she can stay as long as she likes."

It's fine for a lifetime.

Although there was an age gap of seven or eight years between them, she was her first female friend after crossing over, and a truly sincere one.

"No, I'm so happy to be here, how could I possibly dislike it?" Atu Xiu was a little excited. The Emperor was so kind; he agreed with everything she said. "This way, I can eat more delicious food."

Not only Fu Jiujiu, but even the general who brought her from Beimo was a little nervous. Atu Xiu's words were easy to misunderstand as if she disliked the imperial study in the palace.

Fortunately, Emperor Chengde was not a stingy person.

He saw right through Athusa; she was a pure girl, wouldn't harbor any wicked thoughts.

"Bright moon, I truly envy you. I wish I could go back in time and live there, eating all the delicious food that this little girl cooks up every day."

The Emperor of Chengde's single remark eased Atu Xiu's awkwardness. Ministers from both dynasties restored their smiles and continued to drink and chat merrily.

"Madam Gao, your goddaughter is truly extraordinary. You see how the Emperor and Empress Dowager shower her with affection."

Lady Deng chuckled softly, while Deng Wan'ying beside her watched Tang Xian carefully remove the meat from the skewer and place it on a plate for the little dumpling.

She wished she could switch places with Fu Jiaojiao.

Mrs. Gao's smile was one of genuine pride, radiating from within. "Jiujiu is such a clever and well-behaved child," she said. "Few people can resist her charms."

"Yes, you see the flowers on her head are exactly like Empress Dowager's. This is not an honor that anyone can have."

"You're not only insightful, but you also teach well."

Lady Deng originally intended to praise the other lady.

Mrs. Gao laughed and retorted, "I admit you have good eyesight. People said before that this girl was out of our league, but now it seems we are the ones who have been lucky to have her. As for how good she is, I wouldn't dare take credit. That's all thanks to her parents' hard work. I haven't done anything."

Mrs. Deng didn't believe it. Fu JiuJiu was just a country girl. Without Madam Gao's guidance and instruction, how could she possibly have such skill to win over the hearts of both masters?

Mrs. Gao said what she had to say, whether you believe it or not is none of her business.

Atu Xiu remembered Granny Cui's instructions and throughout the banquet, she remained elegant and composed. Thanks to Tang Yin's teachings on Li Chao etiquette, she appeared just like a dignified Li Chao heiress.

Her performance also led many people to have a change of perception about the North Desert.

Many princes and their parents had this idea, but they didn't dare to speak it out loud. After all, they still had to see if Emperor Chengde wanted to leave such a piece of fat meat for his own son.

Everyone is watching.

Finally, the banquet came to an end, and it was already late at night.

Atu Xiu's patience had also reached its limit. Taking advantage of Fu JiuJiu being preoccupied talking with Lu Yin Xue, she went to find Tang Yang alone.

She knew this meeting would be awkward, it wasn't that she was afraid of being caught by the little dumpling, it was just that she didn't want the little dumpling to get involved.

Such a bright and lovely young girl, she should be surrounded by good fortune and live a happy life.

"Tang Yang, stop right there."

Tang Yang recognized Atushe's voice. He closed his eyes; what was coming would come eventually.

This is not a place to speak, my lords and their families are leaving the palace one after another.

"Bright Moon, let's go speak outside the palace."

Arthur took a deep breath and said, "Okay."

Since she's already waited, there's no need to make a fuss. Everyone knows that.

The girls from Beimo are known to proactively pursue men. When rejected, they feel the hurt, but wouldn't go to extremes.

Under such harsh conditions as the North Desert, nothing is more worthy of respect than life.

As Fu-jiu-jui turned around, she found that Atuxiu was gone. She hurried to look for him and ran into Atuxiu who was returning.

"Princess, shall we go home?"

Athur gasped for breath several times, "Little Bird, I have something very important to do."

Fujujiao knows that, with her temper, being able to endure until now is already very difficult. “I’ll go with you,”

Arthur shook his head.

"It's okay, I'll be with you from afar. How else would you know the way to my house?"

Artorius thought about it for a moment, and then said, "Alright."

Two carriages drove side by side, but the people inside each were lost in their own thoughts.

At last, Tang Yang's carriage was the first to stop.

"Atushi motioned to Namu not to follow, saying, 'You wait for me here.'"

"Princess..."

"Namu sister, the princess will be fine."

Namu believes in Fu Jiujiu and Cui Mamma.

Fujujiao instructed her carriage driver to pull back a little, so that Attu Xiu wouldn't feel embarrassed.

Tang Yan saw the girl in red walk out of the darkness, like a delicate lotus blooming at night. He was a little dazed.

"Tang Yang, can you tell me what's going on now?" Arthur asked bluntly.

"The bright moon, I..."

"Tang Ye, have you fallen for someone else? Did you fall in love with Miss Yan?"

"By the bright moon, I...I have my reasons. Believe me, or why would I have you come to the capital? Wait for me, give me some time, okay?"

"No." Arturo refused resolutely. "I admit I like you, but your words just now, they've deeply disappointed me. What hardship do you have that would make you choose someone you don't love?"

"My sister-in-law, the queen, is doing this for the people of both dynasties. Are you doing it for them too? Is someone forcing you to?" Attu Xiu's words were like pearls on a string, leaving Tang Yang speechless.

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