Chapter 17: Deceptive Tenderness 2

Mo Liancheng lightly nodded, agreeing with Yu Hao's words. Indeed, letting her wander around the mansion, from the north side to the west side, and then from the west to the front hall, would wear down even the best temper. He liked to see her angry... "I don't understand," Yu Hao lowered his head slightly, not quite comprehending Mo Liancheng's true intention. "You don't need to understand. What has she been doing these past two days?" "Master, the Princess Consort has only been active in the Snow Courtyard, as if familiarizing herself with the terrain, but on closer inspection, it doesn't seem so. However... she has been paying quite a bit of attention to the high wall that leads outside the mansion." "Oh, is that so?" "The Princess Consort hasn't had much interaction with others in the mansion, only occasionally chatting about domestic matters. Besides the maid Jing Xin who is always by her side, there are two other women, one named Su Yuela and the other named Xiao Wei. But they have only been busy in the kitchen and the pharmacy, with no special actions and behaving very obediently." "Oh?" "Do we still need to watch them?" Yu Hao asked. "Those who need watching should still be watched. For a newcomer, we have to put on a show, right?" Mo Liancheng smiled faintly. He was indeed surprised by Qu Tan'er's quietness. However, he agreed to marry her, but he did not agree to let her do whatever she wanted in the mansion. A vase is nice to look at, but if it's moved around recklessly, once broken, it loses its value. Yu Hao fell silent, asking no further questions. Meanwhile, outside the room, two figures hurriedly ran towards them. "That man is really asking for it." As Qu Tan'er walked, she cursed aloud, unable to hold it in any longer. "Master, keep your voice down, lest someone hears." Jing Xin reminded her as they walked, urging her to restrain herself. "Keep my voice down? It's intolerable! That man is either asking for a beating or a lesson. I'm sure he's doing it on purpose." Qu Tan'er finally affirmed this issue. One "coincidence" could be explained, but several in a row seemed deliberate. "Maybe the Prince really accidentally missed us." "Missed us? Hopefully, but judging from today, I'm afraid our future days will be difficult." "Master..." "Enough. We're almost there." Qu Tan'er and Jing Xin stepped into the Snow Courtyard. There were guards standing watch, and maids and matrons passing by. They all bowed to her. After reporting, she finally saw Mo Liancheng as she wished. She had walked all this way only to see him leisurely drinking tea. However, with his back towards her, his long black hair cascading down his back added an air of aloofness. Beside him on the desk were snacks and fruits. This contrast made Qu Tan'er especially stifled, her frustration rising further. Nonetheless, she told herself to endure... "Subordinate greets the Princess Consort," Yu Hao said calmly, bowing slightly. "Oh? No need to be so courteous," Qu Tan'er replied softly, her temper quite good. "Maid greets the Eighth Prince," Jing Xin also quickly bowed to the man's back. Of course, Qu Tan'er also gracefully bowed towards Mo Liancheng's direction, softly saying, "Tan'er greets the Prince." The recent fury seemingly just an illusion to others. She quietly stood in place, waiting silently for Mo Liancheng who had his back to her. Her calm face appeared very patient, waiting for him to turn around. "Since you're here, sit down." Mo Liancheng responded indifferently. Yet, the body with its back to her never turned around. He might be waiting for the right moment.