The maid looked at her young palace master and a smile appeared on her face unconsciously.
It's hard to be in a bad mood when you face such a beautiful face all day long.
"Young Palace Master, you are getting more beautiful every day. You deserve the title of the most beautiful woman on the island. To me, those daughters of noble families are not even worthy of being mentioned in the same breath with you. They have the nerve to attend the flower appreciation meeting with you. Isn't this just trying to save face for themselves?" The maid said, with a bigger smile on her face. It seemed that the person being praised was not her Young Palace Master, but herself. The pride and joy really came from the bottom of her heart.
"What do you know, girl? You just talk nonsense all day long. I am just an ordinary girl. As human beings, everyone has their own uniqueness. Those young ladies from aristocratic families are also excellent people. Don't dare to say such nonsense in the future. Be careful that others hear you and say that you are spreading rumors. You will not be able to get married in the future." After saying this, she covered her face with a silk handkerchief and chuckled.
The maid saw it, twisted her body pretending to be angry, and said shyly: "Young Palace Master, what are you talking about? You only know how to tease me, huh."
Just then, a male voice suddenly came rushing in.
"Lingling, Lingling, come and see. This is a treasure that I just got. I bring it specially for you." The voice came before the person arrived. The voice sounded excited and in a fawning manner.
Upon hearing the voice of the person coming, the maid immediately stepped forward and hid the painting that their young palace master had just painted.
"Be careful, don't get it dirty for me." Looking at the painting, the young palace master looked very concerned.
The maid smiled and shook her head, saying, "Don't worry, I understand." I don't know which young man this is, but he caught the eye of their young palace master. It seems that their Lingxi Palace is about to have a wedding.
Just as the painting was put away, a handsome young man in luxurious clothes ran in. His hair was a little messy and it seemed that he had run all the way here, which showed his anxious mood.
In the young lady's hand, there was a gold and jade box with a phoenix pattern carved out, which looked lifelike from a distance. Just by looking at the exquisiteness of the box, it was not difficult to guess the value of the items in the box.
"The phoenix spreads its wings. Could this be the legendary Phoenix Box that contains the golden silk dress?"
Mo Lingling took a step forward and looked carefully at the jade box in front of her, with a slight gleam in her eyes.
It is said that the Golden Silk Dress is one of the treasures of the previous island owner. It is not only gorgeous and beautiful, but also can automatically adjust the temperature, change its shape at will, and has strong resistance to external forces. Long-term wearing can beautify the skin and prolong life. It is one of the treasures that women all over the world dream of.
However, after the previous island owner passed away, the whereabouts of this treasure became unknown. People only knew its function and that it was placed in a box with a phoenix spreading its wings. The box was made of gold and jade. As for what it looked like, no one had ever seen it.
"This servant pays respect to His Majesty Feng."
Mo Feng is the eldest son of the Mo family.
Mo Feng raised his hand and said, "No need for formalities, please get up." His eyes were always fixed on Mo Lingling, and he seemed to be completely oblivious to anything else.
"Lingling, you also think that this is the legendary box containing the golden silk dress, right? This is what I think. You don't know how much effort I put into snatching this thing from those young masters of aristocratic families. I know you will like it, so I specially bring it to you." He held it to Mo Lingling like offering a treasure, with a proud smile on his face.
Mo Lingling placed her hand on the box and stroked it gently. After a moment, she slapped it hard with her hand. With a "pop" sound, the box broke into two halves and fell to the ground.
"Lingling, what are you doing!" Mo Feng was puzzled by Mo Lingling's actions. He looked at the box that fell to the ground and asked nervously.
"This is fake." Mo Lingling turned around and the maid immediately handed her a handkerchief. Mo Lingling wiped her hands and then sat on a stool beside her.
"How could it be fake? I spent ten taels of gold to get it. How could it be fake?"
"Where did you get this?"
"It's to find the Golden Pavilion."
Xunjin Pavilion, known as the place where treasures from all over the world gather, is a large treasure trading place. However, Xunjin Pavilion has a rule that it does not guarantee the authenticity of items. No matter what you buy, you have to confirm the authenticity yourself. Xunjin Pavilion is not responsible for the sale of treasures.
Even so, Xunjinge's business is extremely hot. Because its price is not fixed, the price is determined by the customer. As long as the ** person offers a higher price than you, the item belongs to you.
It's like gambling with your life. Some things are cheap, but if they are real, their value will double, ten times, a hundred times, a thousand times.
"That's right. You are well aware of the rules of Xunjin Pavilion. Who tells you that something you buy at a high price must be real?" Mo Lingling picked up a cup of tea and said slowly.
"I am Mo Feng, how dare they do that!" The Mo family was of upper-middle class status on this island. Especially Mo Feng, who was the legitimate son of the Mo family. His aunt married a high-ranking prince, so his status naturally rose with the tide, and few people could compare to him.
Mo Lingling smiled and said, "Haven't you heard that the prince once spent a lot of money to buy a top-grade alchemy cauldron in Xunjin Pavilion, but later found out that he had made a mistake. Even the prince can't do anything to Xunjin Pavilion, so is my brother's status more noble than that of the prince?"
"But... I... Oh, forget it. I'm too magnanimous to bother with them." Mo Feng stomped his feet with a frown on his face, looking very disappointed. He looked like he had eaten a fly shit and couldn't spit it out, but it was uncomfortable to swallow it.
"Lingling, don't always call me brother, just call me Brother Feng. You are always so well-behaved. We grew up together, why are you still so distant to me? You know how I feel about you, can't you be a little more enthusiastic towards me?" As he said that, he walked to Mo Lingling and reached out to touch her hair, but was dodged.
"Brother, please respect yourself."
"Lingling! Do you really have no feelings for me at all? With so many *, how I treat you, do you really feel anything?"
Although Mo Lingling's surname is also Mo, she is not a descendant of the Mo family, but a child adopted by the prince of the Mo family. Later, because of her cleverness and outstanding talent, she was adopted by the prince as his adopted daughter. In name, she was considered Mo Feng's sister. Later, she worshipped the Pavilion Master of Lingxi Palace as her teacher. The Pavilion Master had no wife or daughter, so he loved this apprentice very much, and the servants called her the Young Palace Master.
Although Mo Lingling was a wild child picked up by Lord Mo, she was a famous beauty on this island for her outstanding appearance and talent. The most unique thing about her was her pair of blue eyes. It was rumored that the Palace Master of Lingxi Palace was arrogant and aloof, and never accepted any apprentices. The reason why he made an exception and accepted Mo Lingling was because of her eyes.
On this island, the hierarchy is clear, and the status of Lingxi Palace is far higher than that of the Mo family, so Mo Lingling's status naturally rises and is above most people.
"You are my elder brother. I only respect you, that's all. As for other things, Lingling doesn't dare to ask for anything else."
Mo Feng was a few years older than Mo Lingling, so he had grown up with her. Many people in the Mo Mansion knew that Mo Feng liked Mo Lingling, but Mo Lingling always spoke coldly to him, which seemed to be because flowing water had intentions, but falling flowers were ruthless.
Mo Feng had gotten used to Mo Lingling's cold and distant attitude over the years. Although he was a little disappointed, he was not sad because he believed that one day, Mo Lingling would understand his feelings.
"Lingling, I'm sorry. I know you must be angry about the golden silk dress. But don't worry, I will definitely find this treasure for you. By the way, Lingling, tomorrow is the Daughter's Day in the market. It is said that many places outside the island are very lively. How about I take you out for some fun? It is said that on the Daughter's Day, unmarried women will make a purse and give it to the man they like. If the man accepts it, it means that he accepts the woman's feelings. Lingling, your embroidery is so good, do you want to give me a purse too?"
Originally, Mo Lingling ignored Mo Feng's words, but this sentence made her eyes light up.
Seeing this, Mo Feng thought he had a chance, so he immediately stepped forward and continued, "I heard that there were not only acrobatics on the street that day, but also many beautiful lanterns, which were very beautiful."
The maid immediately stepped forward after hearing this, "Young Palace Master, it sounds like fun, why don't you agree to it. Just think of it as a favor to me and take me out for a round of fun. Okay, Young Palace Master~"
"Lingling, Chunying is right, just go, it's fun."
"Young Palace Master, go ahead." Chunying was the maid who had been with Mo Lingling the longest, and she understood her thoughts the best. She knew her master's intentions, so she dared to step forward and persuade him.
"In that case, then it's up to you." After a long time, Mo Lingling finally nodded in agreement.
"It's settled then. I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."
Noticing that Mo Lingling had finished her cup of tea, Mo Feng knew it was time for him to leave.
"Then I will go back and prepare. Lingling, have a good rest. See you tomorrow."
After Mo Feng left, Chunying walked to Mo Lingling and poured her another cup of tea, saying, "Young Palace Master, I think that young master must be someone from outside. Young Palace Master misses him so much every day, and now we finally have a chance to meet him. I am also quite curious about what kind of man he is that can make our Young Palace Master so worried and obsessed."
"Chyunying, you have become more and more unbridled recently. You even teased me, your master. I'll beat you up." As he said that, he pulled Chunying's hand and patted her palms twice.
Chunying smiled instead of getting angry. Her young master had always doted on her, and she knew when she would be really angry, so she had a good grasp of the scale. Even if the relationship between master and servant was good, they had to grasp the scale to please the master.
On this island, women's reputation is very important, so women are not allowed to leave the island alone unless they are accompanied by family members.
She saw her master's intention, so she acted like that. Not only could she go out for some fun, but she also pleased her master, killing two birds with one stone.
"Okay, Chunying, you should go down and get ready too."
"Don't worry, Young Palace Master. I will make good preparations and make sure to dress you up beautifully. As soon as that young master sees you, he will fall for your beauty." After saying that, Chunying also left, leaving Mo Lingling alone in the room.
I stood up, walked to the mirror, and carefully drew my eyebrows. My thoughts drifted, and the scene returned to that day.
For so many years, the master seemed to be looking for something, always sending people out of the island secretly. She followed him once out of curiosity.
It’s just that the people around her master were too cunning, and she lost them as soon as she left the island.
But it was also at that time that she met the man who made her heart beat fast.
Before she met him, she thought that all men in the world were ordinary, even not as good as women. But the appearance of that man changed her perception and completely broke her arrogance.
Every move he made was full of grace. His aura of looking down on the world was natural. Without doing anything, just standing there quietly, he could make everyone feel a sense of oppression.
As cold and noble as a glacier, and as dazzling as the brightest crystal stone, people like him can become the focus of attention no matter where they are.
Just one more glance at him in the crowd, and her heart, as calm as a dead water, completely fell. Just one glance, and she was sure that he was the one she wanted.
It was just that she was too pressed for time last time and didn't have time to catch up and ask his name. So she had to seize this opportunity and continue what she had done last time.
I just don't know if I will meet him again...
Silver bells rang, flowers flew everywhere, and four barefoot women walked in the air, carrying a sedan chair. The women's faces were covered with soft white gauze, and they looked like fairies descending from the earth. Wherever they passed, they were very eye-catching.
The streets are bustling with noise.
Ling'er was playing chess with Linglong in the yard when a servant suddenly came to report that a group of strange people had broken in. After hearing the servant's general description, Ling'er smiled and shook her head.
"No problem, they are my old friends, there is no need to stop them, just let them do whatever they want."
As soon as the words fell, flowers rained down from the sky, followed by a feminine laugh.
"Hahaha, Xiaoguai still knows me best."
Beautiful women carry the sedan chair, flower petals clear the way, and silver bells make sounds. Apart from Jun Liufeng, there is probably no one else who can be so high-profile.
"Jun Yaonie, how did you find this place?" Although it was true that he was sent an invitation, the address written on it was Magic City, and he even found the Ling family.
"What, Xiaoguai, do you not welcome me?" As he spoke, the curtain of the sedan chair was lifted, and a man in red flew down. His black hair was flying, his eyes were evil, and he was fixed on Xia Ling'er from beginning to end. His deep affection was as firm as a rock, and people couldn't help but blush and their hearts beat fast when they saw him.
The words were spoken softly, with a hint of grievance in the tone, making it sound like a complaint from a poor man who was forgotten by a heartless woman. One can't help but feel distressed.
Looking at Jun Liufeng like this, Ling'er really didn't want to say anything.
This guy is like this every time he shows up, deliberately saying things that others misunderstand, making it seem like she abandoned her wife and children. Really... so bad.
"Little darling, I heard that you found your relatives, so I came here specially to pay my respects to my mother-in-law. Don't you understand my feelings for you~" After saying that, he threw a coquettish glance at Xia Ling'er, which made Ling'er shiver.
Suddenly, the air around them turned cold, making people feel chilly. This made Ling'er even more worried.
Looking at this, it goes without saying that it must be Emperor Shi Tian.
This guy Jun Liufeng is always a worry every time he appears.
Jun Liufeng also noticed someone's presence, but he was still not afraid of death. He walked towards Ling'er step by step, opening his arms and making a gesture for a hug.
Just when he was one meter away from Ling'er, a gust of wind suddenly blew, and a figure hugged Xia Ling'er in his arms.
When the rivals meet, their eyes are full of jealousy. The two lovers stare at each other, sparks fly, and they are about to fight on the spot.
At this moment, a clear and crisp voice broke the deadlock.
"Uncle Feng."
Xia Junyu was led out by Lingxi and called out sweetly to Jun Liufeng when he saw him.
Finally, Jun Liufeng shifted his gaze away from Di Shitian and looked at the little man beside him.