How much is a Night Pearl worth? Up until now, Little Li had never sold one, but today he was about to find out.
The purple-robed eunuch kept a straight face as he tucked his hands into his sleeves.
“Young Hero Li is the true gentleman here; I can’t just ignore your face. Please, take a seat.”
“And what about my horse-drawn carriage?”
“Oh, come in, come in! You’ve worked hard for this grand event, and let’s just say you’re half the host; we shouldn’t get too formal!”
The purple-robed eunuch’s expression changed faster than lightning, and he no longer put up a fuss with Lord Song.
In truth, he had no real chance of giving Lord Song a hard time; he was just pulling a little trick like plucking a feather from a passing goose.
Li Mo also felt that the Night Pearl was indeed worth the fuss.
With everyone happy, the purple-robed eunuch even personally summoned a palace maid to lead them inside.
“Ice Chunk, hop on.”
Li Mo jumped up into the carriage and seriously extended his hand.
As Ying Bing got pulled in, he quickly lowered the carriage curtain, blocking the outside world completely.
“So you helped Lord Song just to get the carriage inside?”
“It’s just a Night Pearl,” Li Mo said casually, pulling the curtain down again.
Outside, it was impossible to see in; the curtain was made of special material that allowed the inside to view the outside.
Ying Bing was momentarily stunned, her eyes like autumn waters, soft and gentle.
So, is he generous or stingy?
To him, the Night Pearl meant nothing. Organizing the flower festival must cost quite a bit, right? He had never seemed to mind spending money.
It was well-known that Little Li was famously generous.
And yet, here he was acting stingy as heck, even reluctant to let others glance at him for a second.
At this point, the carriage rolled into the Huagai area, filled with court officials and scholars from the Imperial Academy, right at the emperor’s feet, not far from where Emperor Jingtai resided.
Some officials acted aloof and had not gone to the front gate to catch a glimpse of the flowers.
After all, they didn’t know that the empress had also entered through the front gate, and nobody else had the privilege of making the officials come greet her.
However…
“Ying Fairy is simply beyond description.”
“I want to write something, but my thoughts are all tangled up; I only regret not having enough ink when it’s time to write!”
“Li Mo really deserves to d*e. Has he… has he even saved the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths?”
Since the scholars of the Imperial Academy seated themselves, similar whispers echoed endlessly.
They never thought anyone could overshadow the empress.
The officials were all stirred up, feeling a twinge of regret, especially since there would still be chances later…
“Eh? Is that carriage Young Hero Li’s?”
“With Lord Song tagging along, it must be!”
All the officials turned their heads and found the carriage had parked right in the middle, and then…
There was no ‘then.’
The people inside the carriage seemed to have no intention of getting out, with pastries and delicacies being sent straight through the window by palace maids.
“???”
Isn’t this a bit too much? They won’t even let us take a peek!
Moments later, those who were supposed to enter did so, while the rest prepped their sunflower seeds and peanuts, staring up at the sky with anticipation.
The majestic map of the nation lit up with divine rays, dulling the blue skies, turning it into twilight, while the stage shone with brilliance.
The event was still being hosted by the same purple-robed eunuch.
“This flower festival, blessed by His Majesty, wouldn’t be possible without the united efforts of everyone here, showcasing the brand new spirit of our Da Yu dynasty, bringing peace across the seas.”
“And a special thanks to Young Hero Li for his sole sponsorship…”
After a round of fluffy speech, Ning Jue stepped on stage and played a heavenly tune, heating up the atmosphere.
But truly, the excitement reached its peak with the next act.
A little sister from the He Huan Sect, Tu Yan, passionately danced…
Accompanied by the sweet sounds of string instruments, she wore the outfit she had meticulously prepared, meant to be a special treat for a certain little overlord. Every move and smile tugged at hearts.
This much was undeniable.
She wasn’t the most stunning flower in the bouquet, nor the most skilled performer, but her performance was definitely one that could get everyone on their feet.
“Hah… earlier was so elegant, and now we have this vulgarity?”
“Such indecency, such indecency!”
“The He Huan Sect isn’t exactly straight-laced, and the sect’s threshold is barely there; if it gets any worse, I can’t even look.”
“Hmph, hardly worthy of the grand hall!”
“Well then, would you mind lending me your telescope, Brother Cheng?”
Whether noble lords or self-righteous gentlemen, everyone found it hard to handle.
However, most were giving it the old “it’s pointless” spiel while secretly stealing glances, convincing themselves… it’s a taste enjoyed by all!
“Li Mo, let me clean your ears.”
Inside the carriage.
Seeing Little Li looking solemnly at the stage, Ying Bing squinted her beautiful eyes and pulled out an ear scoop from a giant cartoon head.
Then she gently patted her thigh.
“Ah? Sure.”
Little Li seemed to have just come back to himself, preparing to lie down.
He was going to rest his head on Ice Chunk’s long, beautiful leg, facing outward; that way, she could clean his left ear.
“Let’s start with the left,” she said softly.
As soon as she finished speaking, Li Mo spun around in a flash, his face now directly facing her flat belly.
It was evident that although he was trying hard to hold it in, the corners of his mouth were practically struggling, more difficult than dealing with a rambunctious hammer!
Ying Bing: “?”
The Cold Fairy finally clued in.
Tu Yan had personally invited Li Mo to watch her dance, and he hadn’t even shown interest. Now, how could he avoid stealing glances?
Perhaps earlier it was just an illusion created with the Mirage Pearl, but after offering to clean his ears, that was just too deliberate.
She had let her guard down and fell for the Childish Ghost’s trick!
Now he was not only resting on her fair thigh, but his face was also right at her belly, breathing in her scent as if it were his duty…
It felt as if her aroma was drifting through her breezy skirt, making her feel all hot and tingly…
“Don’t… don’t move.”
“Hmm?”
Li Mo’s eyes were completely covered, trapped right on her long, soft leg.
Feeling the smooth and supple touch against his face, with such amazing elasticity, how could he possibly move?
With a fragrance like this, him managing not to open his mouth and devour it was already showing great restraint!
“I’m not moving!”
“Oh, you totally are,” Ying Bing said, biting her lip, her fingers curling around the ear scoop.
“Hmm… I’ll try my best, but Ice Chunk, you need to try your best too.”
“Try my best at what?”
“Just try not to make me go deaf lightly…”
