the cat in emperor's arms

wang mansion

Men are often fickle, and what of Ming Luomeng, who is now a concubine?

She has been happy for a long time these days.

Ming Ying'er's laughter grew brighter. "Sister, why not just think of this as a dream? A dream that has come to an end."

"Now that you've been abandoned, it's time to wake up from the dream."

What a heavenly goddess, but isn't she just a fallen phoenix, shedding its golden feathers, returning to being a sparrow?

Ming Hongqian's gaze, however, was fixed on the jade worn by the man, his expression uncertain. In the world, who else could possibly wear the dragon-patterned white jade?

At this moment, the man's cold gaze landed on Ming Ying'er, looking at her as if she were an insignificant ant.

Ming Ying'er, however, was lost in her gloating, unaware.

Ming Hongqian's heart skipped a beat. He stood up and slapped Ming Ying'er, scolding, "Rebellious daughter, be silent!"

Ming Ying'er staggered, covering her burning cheek, her shock greater than the pain.

"Father... are you hitting me for my sister?"

The man's voice, cold as shattered ice, suddenly echoed: "Such a person who lacks manners doesn't deserve to be called a sister of the noble consort."

Only then did Ming Ying'er notice the man's face, the one by Ming Luomeng's side. She had been too focused on Ming Luomeng and hadn't noticed the man was not just an ordinary guard.

She then saw his strikingly handsome features, his face like a crown of jade, his thin lips holding a cold, severe air.

Her legs gave way, and she knelt down, her entire body collapsing without grace.

She had knelt before the sister she once envied and looked down upon.

Pei Shenyu's gaze remained sharp as arrows, directed at Ming Hongqian: "Children who do not show respect will bring disgrace to their parents. Do you understand?"

A cold, biting voice echoed overhead, and the sound of boots grew nearer.

"The noble consort has endured suffering from your mother and daughter, and surely, you are not unaware of it. Yet, you still chose to turn a blind eye, indulging them in their greed and committing unforgivable crimes..."

Pei Shenyu's voice grew deeper: "The noble consort is soft-hearted, but I will pursue this matter to the end."

Everything she had suffered, he would make sure to avenge.

The man stood tall and broad, like a towering mountain, while Ming Luomeng seemed like a small, lonely figure, completely overshadowed by him. She stared blankly at his back, silently clutching her sleeve.

Her heart was gently being twisted, stirred by his every word, creating ripples in her soul.

Ming Hongqian's expression grew even darker. "I would never show favoritism. However, since the noble consort has decided to sever ties with me, I cannot interfere further..."

A shadow of sadness passed through Ming Luomeng's eyes, as she realized it was his protection of the Thin family that had led her to sever ties with him. Yet, he still framed it as her being willful and unfilial.

She never understood why he always shielded them.

Pei Shenyu didn't respond, but his anger was apparent in his eyes. His voice was as cold as stone: "So, are you planning for me to deal with it, or will you handle it yourself?"