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Southern Capital Nanjing City

The once prosperous and vast Great Chu, which was once on par with Western Ling as the twin powerhouses of their time, is now similarly content to occupy a small corner of the world. Indeed, it could be said that there's some karmic connection between Western Ling and Great Chu. Originally stemming from the same source, both established their nations around the same period, grew powerful, then became enemies before declining at roughly the same pace due to similar individuals and reasons. After a major war several years ago, more than half of the territories of both Western Ling and Great Chu had fallen under the control of the Prince Consort Ding王府. Although the ruler of the Prince Consort Ding王府 has yet to ascend to the throne, with his whereabouts even becoming unknown in recent times, this hasn't stopped the power of the Prince Consort Ding王府 from growing stronger day by day. The people living under its rule are content and at peace, presenting a scene that looks as if they're united in heart.

Although it's only been a few years since the war ended, Southern Jiang hadn't been affected by the戰火, so this little emperor who managed to grab power these past few years has been diligently working on governance. Upon entering Nanjing City, one could hardly tell how prosperous and bustling it is. Although it can't compare with Li City in terms of accommodating guests from all directions, it does have more of an ancient city charm than Li City.

The moment Mo Xiaobao's group entered the city, they drew a crowd. Four handsome young men walking side by side were already quite eye-catching; even more so when one of them, dressed in black brocade and looking exceptionally outstanding, was holding a five or six-year-old child also clad in white brocade. The little boy lay on his chest, his big round eyes curiously gazing around him, their pupils twinkling. If not for the fact that these young men clearly weren't ordinary people, many of the aunties and grandmas who were drawn to the little boy would have immediately reached out to pinch his cheeks.

The five-strong group entered the city with great flourish straight towards the best inn in Nanjing City. After settling into their rooms at the inn, Mo Xiaobao held onto his younger brother's restless hand while looking over at the others and asked, "We seem to have arrived early. Is there anything fun to do" Indeed, they had come early since Mo Su Yun's wedding was set for the 19th day of this month, yet it was only the 8th today, leaving a full ten days before the event. This ample time would be more than enough for Mo Xiaobao to exhaust all of Nanjing City.

Qin Lie cast a glance at Mo Xiaobao and then sat on one side wiping his prized sword clean. As he was a guard, naturally he followed whatever orders from their master, so it didn't fall upon him to think up plans. Therefore... he didn't need to take responsibility for any unfortunate outcomes that might arise.

Xu Zhirui thought carefully and said, "I want to visit some of the great scholars in Southern Jiang." Thus, he wouldn't be accompanying Mo Xiaobao on his activities. If Mo Xiaobao caused any trouble in Southern Jiang, it would have nothing to do with him.

Only Leng Junhan was enthusiastic, blinking excitedly and asking, "Aren't we supposed to play with the little emperor"

Mo Xiaobao pursed his lips. "The little emperor must be extremely busy now; how could he have time to entertain us As guests, we shouldn't cause any trouble for our host."

Leng Junhan instantly deflated and asked, "What else is there to do in Southern Jiang besides playing with the little emperor"

Moxiaobao's eyes twinkled as he gave Leng Junhan a mischievous smile and said, "Well..."

"What do you have in mind" Leng Junhan’s eyes lit up. Xu Zhirui and Qin Lie each touched their noses and stepped aside. All these years, they never figured out whether Leng Junhan was truly dull or just pretending to be stupid. He always ended up doing all sorts of outrageous things based on Moxiaobao's ridiculous reasons, looking innocent and pitiful afterwards. People said he was dull because no matter how absurd Moxiaobao’s excuses were, he would still obediently go through with them. They also claimed he was pretending to be stupid since the consequences of his actions often fell back onto Moxiaobao himself. In response to this, Lord Leng once wept before Duke Ding, saying that his son had been bullied into stupidity by Young Prince Mo. Yet, the genius Qingchen praised him as someone who appeared foolish but possessed profound wisdom.

Moxiaobao glanced at Qin Lie and Xu Zhirui, both of whom refused to be part of this plan, then whispered something in Leng Junhan’s ear. Leng Junhan’s handsome eyes widened immediately; hesitantly looking at Moxiaobao, he said, "Isn’t that a bit too heartless"

Qin Lie and Xu Zhirui couldn't help but perk up their ears. Even Cold Stupidity, who was usually heartless without knowing it, found this idea quite despicable. Was Moxiaobao planning to kill everyone in Nanjing City

Moxiaobao didn’t think so; "What’s the big deal We’re just helping him."

"No way! You do it yourself." For once, Young Lord Leng firmly refused. "I wish to remain chaste for Xie'er!"

Moxiaobao rolled his eyes and sneered at Leng Junhan; he was still daydreaming about Little Lady Xie...

"If you’re not going, forget it." Moxiaobao said leisurely. "I’ll inform you when Xie'er gets married so that you can attend the wedding banquet."

You bully! Young Lord Leng glared at Moxiaobao furiously; at the thought of his beautiful and intelligent Xie'er sister being taken away by some other man, he was heartbroken. In order to win her in the future, he had no choice but to sell himself to Moxiaobao.

"I’ll go..."

"That's better." Mo Xiaobao smiled as he hugged his little brother.

...

Moshibao, isn't forcing a fourteen-year-old Ling Junhan to visit brothels too much

Of course, Mo Xiaobao didn’t actually intend for Cold Junhan to go to a brothel. After sending off Xu Zhirui with a smile, he ignored the rarely indecisive Ling Junhan and left together with his cute little brother and Qin Lie.

As they walked down the street, Qin Lie couldn’t help but ask, "What exactly did you make Cold Junhan do"

Mo Xiaobao said smugly, "Want to know I won't tell you!" Mo Yufeng excitedly raised his hand and said, "Brother Qin Lie, I know! Big Brother wants Junhan Brother to seduce... Waaah..." His mouth was covered by Mo Xiaobao’s hand, and Mo Yufeng angrily made whimpering sounds.

Qin Lie couldn’t help but twitch at the corners of his mouth. Although the little kid didn’t finish speaking, he could still guess what it meant. Given Mo Xiaobao's nature, there was no way he would ask Cold Junhan to seduce an ordinary person. After pondering for a moment, Qin Lie asked, "Don't tell me you plan to make Cold Junhan seduce the princess of Southern Chu" Since ages ago, Mo Su Yun had been trying to marry his imperial sister off to Mo Xiaobao as his brother-in-law. Although it wasn’t clear where exactly she came from, at least she still carried a title of princess. If she were to fall for Cold Junhan, the embarrassment wouldn't just be limited to Mo Su Yun and Southern Chu.

Mo Yufeng shook his head repeatedly in Mo Xiaobao’s arms and flailed about excitedly. Mo Xiaobao calmly suppressed his younger brother's rebellious behavior; although he was already six years old and weighed quite a bit, he still couldn't resist in Mo Xiaobao's hands as if he were two or three years old. "How could I How would this prince ever do such an unsavory thing I actually told him to seduce the Miss of Qian family!"

Seducing someone else’s princess was unsavory, but was seducing their empress any better Qin Lie seriously considered whether he should send more guards to Nanjing, lest Mo Xiaobao be torn apart by an enraged Mo Su Yun.

Can you think that Cold Junhan will succeed

Fear not, I’ve sent people to investigate. This Miss Qian is naturally gentle and kind; she tends to like handsome young men who are as refined and courteous as her. Mo Xiaobao waved his hand to indicate he was well-prepared. Qin Lie thought about it and still felt anxious: Send more guards to protect Cold Junhan.

"Sure, you handle it however you see fit." Mo Xiaobao held his brother and walked forward with a mischievous grin that looked like a fox's. Classmate Qin Lie, who didn't even try to persuade him once from start to finish, do you think you are a righteous and kind person

Therefore, it is true that similar things gather together and people of the same ilk group together. Within a ten-mile radius around Young Master Mo, not even a mosquito has a pure heart.

In the imperial palace

Mosuiyun was sitting in the Imperial Study reviewing memorials. The maidservants and eunuchs were quietly standing by without making any noise to disturb the Emperor. Although Mosuiyun is only eighteen years old, after several years of trials and tribulations—especially reclaiming his rightful power from Empress Dowager and officials—he has gained more wisdom and composure beyond his age. If it wasn't for the chaotic situation left behind by two consecutive emperors before him, perhaps Mosuiyun might have become a true reviver of the Great Chu Dynasty. However, at present, no matter how hard he tries, all he can do is keep the Great Chu stable in the southern Jiangnan region. And this is only possible if Ding王府 (Ding Prince's Manor) does not initiate war first; otherwise, even if Mosuiyun governs diligently and wisely, he cannot be certain that the current Southern Chu army could withstand the iron cavalry of the Mo family.

"Your Majesty." A guard-like man entered and bowed.

"Pingsheng, speak up," said Mosuiyun without looking up, speaking coolly: "Is it someone from Ding Prince's Manor or Xi Ling" This guard had been given a special mission to monitor the movements of envoys from various countries for this grand wedding. Although there were still more than ten days until the wedding date, it was not unusual for some people to arrive ahead of time, and their task was to keep track of these people's whereabouts and prevent them from doing anything inappropriate within Southern Chu territory.

"Ding Wang (Prince Ding) has arrived."

Mosuiyun paused with his pen in hand before realizing that the "Ding Wang" the guard mentioned wasn't actually Prince Ding Mo Xiuyao, who had made a name for himself across the land; rather, it was Young Master Mo Yuchen, who had just taken office.

"He snuck in secretly" After these years, Mosuiyun has come to know Mo Xiaobao quite well. If he had entered properly with an entourage and announced his arrival formally, Mosuiyun might have suspected that there was a plot behind it.

The guard shook his head: "Prince Ding brought only four people and came straight in through the city gate." He didn't change his appearance or disguise himself. Even his clothes were as flamboyant and luxurious as usual—black brocade robes. Not to mention, he was also carrying a... six-year-old child.

After putting down his brush, Mo Su Yun thought for a moment and said, "Go and invite Princess Lin'an over."

"Yes, Your subject will take leave," the attendant replied.

In no time, an exceptionally beautiful lady in pale pink robes walked in. Though she was only around fourteen or fifteen years old, her every gesture exuded elegance and charm. The young maiden bowed gracefully to Mo Su Yun and said, "Lin'an greets Brother Emperor."

Princess Lin'an was not the biological daughter of the late emperor, Mo Jing Qi, but rather one of several noble princesses and county ladies taken in by Empress Dowager under Mo Su Yun's authority after he came to power. Mo Su Yun knew well that current circumstances in Southern Chu necessitated multiple political marriages, and being young himself without suitable sisters for marriage alliances, he had initially brought several daughters of the royal family into the palace and conferred them with titles of princesses when he first took control. Everyone with insight understood that these so-called princesses were all prepared for such political marriages. Among them, Princess Lin'an was undoubtedly the most intelligent and beautiful.

"Brother Emperor summons me Is there any instruction" asked Princess Lin'an with a smile. Unlike other princesses who felt gloomy about their fates of being used in marriage alliances, Princess Lin'an had always been cheerful and open-hearted. She understood that if fate could not be changed, she would strive for the best outcome.

Mo Su Yun looked at her and smiled, "Earlier when I spoke to you, do you still remember"

Princess Lin'an was taken aback, quickly realizing what he meant as a blush crept onto her face. "Ah Brother Emperor means..." Mo Su Yun nodded, "Indeed, Mo Yuchen has already arrived in Nanjing."

Trying to suppress her heartbeat, Princess Lin'an lowered her head and said, "Lin'an... I am not worthy of the title; perhaps Prince Ding will not take a fancy to me"

Mo Su Yun smiled mildly, "Sister worries too much. Currently, there is no one in the entire realm who matches Sister's talent equally in both literary and martial pursuits." This was true. Princess Lin'an had been proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting since childhood, and recently also trained in martial arts. Though she could not be considered a master, her skills were commendable, giving her an air of heroism that surpassed ordinary ladies from the south.

Mo Su Yun stood up and said with a smile, "Since there is nothing much to do anyway, how about Sister accompanies me for a walk"

The Princess of Linan knew that Mo Suiyun was going to see the Prince Ding, Mo Yuchen. Her face couldn’t help but turn red. Most girls her age grew up listening to stories about Prince Ding and his consort’s傳奇, and everyone admired Consort Ding's luck and their relationship. Naturally, they felt even more anticipation for Mo Xiaobao, who was the beloved son of Prince Ding and his consort.

"Your subject's sister complies with your order. Please wait a moment, Your Majesty. I will change into another set of clothes."

Mo Suiyun smiled faintly and said, "Go ahead."

As she watched the Princess of Linan leave quickly in a hurry, Mo Suiyun’s handsome face showed signs of deep thought. Mo Yuchen was always cunning from young, so Mo Suiyun didn’t have high hopes that the beauty scheme would work on him. Even if it didn't work out, there was nothing to worry about. It could just be an ordinary marriage alliance.

But what Mo Suiyun didn’t know was that while he prepared a beauty scheme for Mo Xiaobao, Mo Xiaobao also had plans of his own to poach away from him.

Did you see The pit falls are set up for the young emperor. He’s actually quite a good emperor, but it's just bad timing, encountering this disaster-prone star Mo Xiaobao. Let’s give him some incense sticks and pray for his well-being.

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