RPAGF Chapter 703 Breaking into the Palace at Night.
Chapter 703 Breaking into the Palace at Night.
Li Mu hooked his finger, and the mahogany sword box placed on the peach tree in the yard fell into his hand.
"Open it and see if you like it."
Li Mu held the wooden box flat in one hand with a gentle smile.
Shanshan showed surprise on her face, and said shyly, "Shanshan likes anything given by Master."
However, at the moment when the sword box was opened, the smile on Shanshan's face froze for a moment, and she confirmed dryly,
"Zan, a waning moon?"
"Yes." Li Mu nodded, and said in a rare manner like a teacher.
"Ponder it carefully. When you have figured it out, there will be surprises."
What Li Mu was talking about was naturally the spiritual energy that he had poured into it. If Shanshan could master it, she would become a martial artist who cultivated both internal and external strength, and her strength would naturally be further improved.
There was a strange flash in Shanshan's eyes. She knew that Cangyue was in Li Mu's hands, but she didn't expect Li Mu to give it to her.
Although he was happy, he felt a little weird when he thought that this sword had once been held in Sun Hongyu's hand.
Sun Hongyu has been bothering me these past two days.
Now if she brings Cangyue with her, it will seem like she is interested in him.
"What, don't you like it?"
Li Mu noticed Shanshan's reaction and was a little confused.
"No, it's not. Shanshan likes it very much."
Shanshan picked up the waning moon, thinking that after all, it was a gift from Master Young Master.
What's more, this is the fourth-ranked magic weapon. In just a moment, the joy overwhelmed the inexplicable awkwardness in my heart.
Although, what she would like to receive more is gifts like pearl hairpins and jewelry, which are more suitable for a girl's status.
Li Mu would never have thought of the little girl's messy thoughts.
He told Shanshan about his thoughts on the waning moon and ordered someone to arrange a carriage to take Shanshan back to the palace.
Outside the palace gate.
Shanshan tried to hint with her eyes again and again but to no avail, so she just gave it a go.
He took a step forward and hugged Li Mu in his arms.
The atmosphere at night always makes people bolder.
It was also the first time for Li Mu to be embraced by someone like a little wife.
I was unable to react for a moment, especially as my head was pressed between two soft things. I didn't know if it was because of lack of oxygen, but I felt dizzy.
"Master, do you think Shanshan is still a child?"
Shanshan plucked up her courage and asked about the doubts in her heart.
Li Mu patted her back gently. He wanted to admit it, but based on his current experience, it felt a bit guilty to say so.
Besides, if I really said that, who knows how the little girl would get upset.
But Shanshan is only sixteen years old after all...
"Who said you are a child? Is there any child who can hold the master in his arms?"
Li Mu pretended to be angry. From the first glance after they said goodbye, he found that Shanshan was now more inferior and sensitive than before.
This is also the reason why he cut the Gordian knot so quickly and took the initiative to respond to the little girl's feelings.
In the past, Shanshan never dared to reveal her inner feelings, but she was able to protect herself very well.
But now, with the urge to try to fight for it, I became even more anxious and worried.
When Shanshan heard Li Mu's words, she realized how intimate the two were.
Her pretty face turned red with shame, and her courage seemed to be used up. She quickly let go of Li Mu and turned to leave.
However, just as she turned around, a disgusting figure appeared behind the palace gate.
"Shanshan, you're back. It's getting late. I'll take you to Yunheyuan."
Sun Hongyu walked closer quickly and saw the waning moon behind Shanshan at a glance.
His tone was very familiar, and his words sounded like a husband who was worried about his wife walking at night.
Under the moonlight, the silver giant sword was particularly dazzling, making Shanshan's face even more beautiful and charming.
Sun Hongyu's attention was instantly attracted by Shanshan's appearance, and he was stunned for a moment.
"No need! Just stay away from me!"
Shanshan didn't give him any face and was about to leave.
Who knew that Sun Hongyu was like a dog-skin plaster that couldn't be shaken off.
When his eyes swept across the waning moon, they lit up slightly, and he said,
“Is this a waning moon?”
As he said that, he was about to touch it.
The next moment, someone grabbed his wrist.
Li Mu narrowed his eyes, looked him up and down, and said indifferently,
"Brother Sun, please take care of yourself."
Sun Hongyu was stunned for a moment, then he pulled his hand back vigorously, his tone was very unfriendly.
"Prince... No, you can't be called Prince now. Why are you, a commoner, here?"
"I remember that the one who can enter and leave the palace freely is the Prince of Yan, you..."
Li Mu frowned, realizing that Sun Hongyu seemed to be very hostile to him, so he stopped being polite and sneered.
"So what, you're going to stop me?"
Sun Hongyu remained silent, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Li Mu was too lazy to bother with him, so he turned around, took Shanshan's hand, and said,
"Let's go, Master will take you there."
Shanshan was worried that Sun Hongyu would say something that would cause Li Mu to misunderstand.
Suddenly, my hand was held and my heart started pounding.
I don’t know why, although this is not the first time that Li Mu has been holding my hand, I have never been as nervous as I am now.
When Sun Hongyu saw this scene, his pupils suddenly shrank. He drew out the long sword from his waist and blocked the two of them.
"Li Mu, you broke into the palace at night, do you know your crime?"
Li Mu stopped and with his man's intuition, he had already figured out why Sun Hongyu was targeting him.
This annoyed him far more than if he disliked him.
He raised his hand holding Shanshan's and waved it in front of Sun Hongyu, saying in a sarcastic tone,
"For your grandfather's sake, I'll give you a chance. Apologize and get out!"
Shanshan had a shy look on her face but her eyes were sparkling. She stood quietly beside Li Mu, like a giant little wife.
This feeling of being protected still fascinates her no matter how many times she experiences it.
When Sun Hongyu heard Li Mu's words, his face turned black. He took two steps back without saying a word and shouted,
"Li Mu, do you still think you are the prince of Yan?"
"Breaking into the palace at night is a capital crime. Leave immediately and I will forgive you. Otherwise..."
"How else?"
Li Mu interrupted him without waiting for him to finish, his face full of sarcasm.
"Someone, take it!"
Seeing this, Sun Hongyu did not hesitate.
He knew that Shanshan would definitely protect Li Mu. Given Shanshan's status in the palace, if she spoke for Li Mu, the matter would most likely be left unresolved.
But if we fight with the Imperial Guards, the nature of the situation will be very different.
Even if Li Mu had to be protected at that time, for the sake of the royal family's reputation, Li Mu would definitely be punished.
He doesn't care even if it doesn't hurt or itch.
If he had shown his affection to Shanshan before only because of her looks and qualifications, the waning moon behind her now made Sun Hongyu firm up his mind.
And Li Mu is his biggest stumbling block at the moment.
He wanted to let Shanshan know that Li Mu was no longer the reckless Prince of Yan.
In the face of power, no matter how strong you are, you are nothing more than a tool in the hands of those in power.
in a blink.
Nearly a hundred imperial guards have surrounded the palace gate.
With the previous precedent of Shanyuan breaking into the palace, the guards at the palace gate have increased several times.
In the distance, there was a steady stream of imperial guards approaching this side.
Li Mu looked at this scene, with an imperceptible curve at the corner of his mouth.