Transmigrated Canon Fodder, Please Calm Down! Chapter 475



“That’s not going to work.”

Xuanyuan Mie shook his head. “You can skip going during the day, but you must go at night. What I mean is, I’ll go at night.”

“You…” Xuanyuan Mo felt uneasy. Thinking of Xuanyuan Mie’s affection for Tang Guo, he reluctantly compromised. “Fine. From now on, the nights will be officially split in half—half the time at Ningxiang’s place, and the other half at the Imperial Concubine’s place.”

Xuanyuan Mie smiled in satisfaction. “Good. During the day, you don’t need to visit the Imperial Concubine’s place. You can just visit your Empress.”

An Ningxiang understood the reason behind this arrangement. In fact, Tang Guo also understood, but neither Xuanyuan Mo nor An Ningxiang realized that Tang Guo knew the truth.

Xuanyuan Mie narrowed his eyes. If it weren’t for the fact that the time wasn’t right yet, he wouldn’t have the patience to play this game of hide-and-seek with them.

That night, Xuanyuan Mo discussed this matter with An Ningxiang. Although she knew Xuanyuan Mo would visit her palace every day, she still felt a little uneasy.

But when she heard that Xuanyuan Mo wouldn’t be visiting Tang Guo during the day—and in reality, whether it was day or night, he hadn’t gone to the Imperial Concubine’s palace at all—her heart was put at ease.

Therefore, on the surface, Xuanyuan Mo continued to shower the Imperial Concubine with gifts, and officially she still occupied half his nights. However, many people could see that the Imperial Concubine no longer enjoyed the favor she once did.

On the contrary, the Empress, who was carrying his child, had gained the Emperor’s favor.

Soon, it became evident to everyone that the Emperor truly doted on the Empress. He would affectionately call her “Ningxiang” all the time, stroll with her in the Imperial Garden, visit her every day, and dine with her.

The Empress would often send snacks to the Imperial Study, and the Emperor even allowed her to stay there with him.

It was clear to everyone who the Emperor favored.

One day, Tang Guo visited the Imperial Garden and happened to encounter Xuanyuan Mo, who was supporting An Ningxiang, her belly already showing, as they strolled through the garden.

“What a coincidence, Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress.” Tang Guo stood by the flowerbed. Even amidst the blooming flowers, her delicate beauty outshone them all. The corners of her lips lifted slightly as her gaze swept over the couple, finally settling on the vibrant flowers. “The scenery here is truly beautiful. No wonder both the Emperor and the Empress enjoy it so much.”

An Ningxiang hadn’t expected such an encounter. She quickly clutched Xuanyuan Mo’s hand.

Xuanyuan Mo thought she was feeling unwell and immediately supported her, asking carefully, “What’s wrong? Do you want to go back and rest?”

“No, we’ve just run into the Imperial Concubine. It wouldn’t be proper to leave so soon.”

“If the Empress is feeling unwell, it’s better to return and rest.”

An Ningxiang pressed her lips together, feeling uneasy. The Imperial Concubine seemed to completely disregard her presence. At that moment, Eunuch Li arrived, reporting an urgent matter that required Xuanyuan Mo’s attention.

Xuanyuan Mo wanted to have someone escort An Ningxiang back, but she refused, saying, “I’ll be fine. I trust the Imperial Concubine.”

“Imperial Concubine, the Empress is with child. Please mind your words and keep your subordinates in line.” Xuanyuan Mo, recalling a previous incident, couldn’t help but issue a warning.

After speaking, he noticed the Imperial Concubine showing no signs of anger. She simply looked at him with a steady gaze, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. Her expression unsettled him, as if she had seen through everything.

He fled hastily, unable to face her. His steps were hurried and uneven as he followed Eunuch Li.

Left alone, the two women sat together in the pavilion. Tang Guo leisurely sipped her tea, admiring the flowers and watching the fish swimming in the lake. She looked completely at ease.

“I didn’t expect the Imperial Concubine to be so carefree.”

She had thought that with Xuanyuan Mo’s change in attitude, the Imperial Concubine would throw a huge tantrum. Unexpectedly, the other party was truly able to keep her composure.



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