Free Web NovelHow much is a luminous pearl worth? Xiao Li had never sold one before, but today he would find out.
The Purple-Robed Eunuch silently withdrew his hand into his sleeve:
"Li Shaoxia is truly a sensible person. This humble one cannot refuse to give you Face. Please take a seat." freewebnøvel.com
"Then what about my carriage?"
"Oh, go in, go in. You contributed to the Gathering, so in a way, you're half a host. We're all one family here, no need for formalities."
The Purple-Robed Eunuch's expression changed at light speed, and he no longer made things difficult for Lord Song.
Actually, he couldn't genuinely trouble Song Baiyue; he was just seizing an opportunity to take advantage.
Li Mo also felt that the luminous pearl was worth it.
Everyone was happy, and the Purple-Robed Eunuch even personally called a palace attendant to lead them in.
"Ice Cube, get in."
Li Mo jumped into the carriage, then extended his hand with a serious expression.
As soon as Ying Bing was pulled inside by him, he lowered the carriage curtains, completely blocking the gazes from outside.
"You helped Lord Song just to bring the carriage inside?" freёwebnovel.com
"It was just one luminous pearl."
Li Mo casually pulled the window curtains shut as well.
It was completely impossible to see inside from the outside, thoroughly sealed. Fortunately, the curtains were made of a special material, allowing those inside to see out.
Ying Bing paused, her autumn-water-like eyes soft and gentle.
So, was he generous or stingy after all?
A luminous pearl meant nothing to him. Hosting the Hundred Flowers Gathering must have been a considerable expense, yet he never seemed to feel any heartache.
As everyone knew, Young Master Li was famously generous and magnanimous.
But now he was incredibly stingy, unwilling to even let others look at him for a moment longer.
At this moment, the carriage entered the Imperial Canopy area, where all the high-ranking court officials and National Academy scholars were gathered. This was the Emperor's doorstep, and not far away was where the Jingtai Emperor was located.
Some officials put on airs and had not gone to the Wu Gate earlier to catch a glimpse of the Hundred Flowers' beauty.
After all, they didn't know that the Empress had also arrived from outside the Wu Gate, and no one else had the qualifications to have the ministers come out to greet them.
However... "Fairy Ying's beauty is beyond what mere mortals can describe."
"I want to write something, but all the literary talent within me seems useless. One regrets not studying enough when it's time to use it!"
"Li Mo, he truly deserves to die. Did he... did he save the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths?"
Ever since the scholars of the National Academy took their seats, similar remarks could be heard incessantly.
They had not expected that someone could overshadow the Empress.
This stirred up the hearts of the officials, making them subtly regretful. Fortunately, there would still be an opportunity later... "Eh? Is that Li Shaoxia's carriage?"
"Lord Song is with him, so it should be."
The entire court of civil and military officials turned their heads, only to see the carriage parked among the seats, and then... there was no 'then'.
Those inside the carriage seemed to have no intention of getting out. Fruits, pastries, and other items were delivered directly inside by palace attendants.
"???"
This 'eating alone' was a bit too much!
They weren't even allowed to look!
A moment later, everyone who was supposed to enter had entered, and those who hadn't were ready with melon seeds and peanuts, eagerly looking up at the sky.
The jiangshan sheji map glowed with an ethereal light, dimming the bright daylight and making it resemble dusk. Only the stage was resplendent with light.
The host of the Gathering was still the Purple-Robed Eunuch.
"This Hundred Flowers Gathering, approved by His Majesty, could not have happened without the concerted efforts of all the Lords, showcasing the new spirit and peaceful prosperity of our Great Yu Dynasty."
"We must also specially thank Li Shaoxia for his exclusive sponsorship..."
After a string of platitudes, Ning Jue took the stage and performed a Penglai Immortal Melody, warming up the atmosphere.
But what truly brought the atmosphere to its peak was the next performance.
Tu Yan, the Junior Sister from the Hehuan Sect, presented a passionate dance... Accompanied by the melodious sounds of the zither and se, she wore the meticulously prepared outfit she had intended to wear only for a certain little tyrant. Every movement, every smile, tugged at people's hearts.
There was no denying it.
She herself was not the most stunning in appearance among the Hundred Flowers, nor was her skill the most superb, but her performance was definitely the one that could make everyone stand up.
"Hiss... It was so elegant just now, and now something so vulgar?"
"It harms public morals, it harms public morals!"
"The Hehuan Sect is neither righteous nor evil, the Sect is on the edge, and the people are even more so! If it gets any more excessive, I won't be able to watch."
"Hmph, utterly unrefined!"
"In that case, my friend, why don't you lend me your binoculars?"
Whether they were high-ranking officials or self-proclaimed virtuous gentlemen, everyone present found it a bit hard to resist.
However, more often than not, they would verbally dismiss it as worthless, but secretly steal glances, telling themselves in their hearts... it's about appreciating both the elegant and the popular!
"Li Mo, let me clean your ears."
Inside the carriage.
Seeing a certain Xiao Li looking sternly at the stage, Ying Bing narrowed her bright eyes and took out an ear pick from the large doll.
Then she patted her thigh.
"Ah? Okay."
Xiao Li seemed to have just come back to his senses, preparing to lie down.
He was going to rest his head on Ice Cube's long legs, facing outwards, so his right ear would be cleaned.
"Let's clean the left ear first."
Ying Bing said softly.
As soon as she finished speaking, Li Mo instantly turned around, his Face towards her flat lower abdomen.
It was visible that although Xiao Li was trying hard to hold back, the corners of his mouth were truly difficult to suppress, even harder than the boisterous hammer treasure... Ying Bing: "?"
Han Xianzi realized.
Tu Yan had invited Li Mo to watch her dance privately, and Li Mo wasn't interested. So why would he be so focused now?
Perhaps before, he was just using the Mirage ❀ Nоvеlігht ❀ (Don’t copy, read here) Pearl to set up special effects, but after she said she would clean his ears, it became deliberate.
She had been careless for a moment and had fallen for the childish ghost's trick!
Now he was not only resting on her fair legs, but his Face was also against her lower abdomen, shamelessly breathing in her scent... His breath seemed to pass through her light feather-embroidered bird skirt, making her feel warm and incredibly itchy...
"Don't... don't move around."
"Hmm?"
Li Mo's eyes were already covered, completely held captive by the slender jade legs.
Feeling the smooth, lustrous touch on his Face, and the astonishing elasticity, how could he move?
She smelled so good; he was already trying very hard to resist opening his wide mouth and devouring her!
"I'm not moving?"
"You are moving."
Ying Bing pursed her lips, her fingertips clutching the ear pick curling up.
"Hmm... I'll try my best, but Ice Cube, you also have to try your best."
"Try your best at what?"
"Try your best not to make me deaf at such a young age..."
