NOVEL NEXT Chapter 102
Chapter 102: Being alone with Lady Humeiren, shouldn’t I also address you as master?
The poison in Tianze is cultivated with secret methods, extremely rare.
Over the years, Lady Mingzhu has only cultivated that one.
So it can be said that she alone has the antidote under the heavens.
Providing the antidote is akin to offering a token of commitment.
In front of Lady Humeiren’s sleeping quarters.
Li Mo, who escorted her back, couldn’t help but ask, “It seems like you’ve been watching me all the way. Is there something you want to ask? Just say it.”
Lady Humeiren looked surprised.
“How did you know I was watching you?”
Li Mo pursed his lips and said, “When I carried you back just now, your breath hit my face.”
If you weren’t staring at my face the whole time, could your breath keep spraying on my face?
You don’t even need to sense it to know!
He thought Lady Humeiren would feel embarrassed to hear that, but she covered her mouth and laughed.
Casually she said, “Haha, so that’s it. I thought it was Sir who could see.”
Li Mo could indeed “see.”
But few knew about this.
At most.
Just three people.
Jing Ni, Sister Zi, and Nongyu.
Obviously, Lady Humeiren isn’t qualified to know this!
At least not yet.
Compared to Lady Hu, who is gentle and shy at the slightest provocation, Lady Humeiren’s personality is much more cheerful and straightforward.
There are two obvious contrasts.
After being carried over and then back, there was not a trace of a coy expression on her face.
“It’s been hard on madam tonight. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”
The matter here is resolved, but there are other things waiting for him to attend to.
Lady Humeiren stared at him intently and said, “Are you leaving now? Sir, don’t you have anything to say to me?”
Li Mo was stunned.
Was there something to say?
Hmm, it seems there is.
“The madam smells very nice and has a good figure.”
Okay, compliments done, I should go!
Before he could turn around, Lady Humeiren reached out and grabbed his clothes.
Looking at him with a smile, she said, “Hehehe, Sir, you’re quite observant.”
“But I didn’t ask you that. I want to know how Sir knew I could dispel that kind of perfume.”
So that’s what she’s asking.
“There’s a unique fragrance in the madam’s room, very similar to the one Lady Mingzhu used tonight at Emperor Han’s place. So I just said it casually, but I didn’t expect the madam to really understand these things.”
Lady Mingzhu is skilled in crafting the Hundred Yue Seduction Fragrance.
And Lady Humeiren used to be the second young lady of the Rainfire Mountain Manor.
It’s not surprising that she understands these things.
Li Mo didn’t rely solely on guesswork.
There’s evidence to make a guess.
“So that’s it.”
Lady Humeiren nodded slowly. “Sir is indeed observant. What else have you noticed? Tell me.”
Li Mo pondered in silence.
Indeed, there was another discovery.
He squeezed his palm and recalled.
In terms of status, Lady Hu is slightly superior.
“That’s all, but I also have a question for the madam.”
Li Mo certainly wouldn’t say such words casually; it’s enough that he knows it himself.
Lady Humeiren smiled generously. “Sir, feel free to ask, no need to be so polite.”
After these two encounters, if Lady Humeiren couldn’t see Li Mo’s extraordinariness, then she would have been useless in this palace intrigue for so long.
Perhaps she would have been eliminated by Lady Mingzhu long ago.
Li Mo pondered for a moment and asked, “Since the madam also understands this Hundred Yue Seduction Fragrance, is Emperor Han also just putting on a show for you?”
Lady Humeiren’s fox-like eyes flickered.
Suddenly she tilted her head. “You guess?”
Li Mo was taken aback.
Huh, I didn’t expect Lady Humeiren to be such a playful person despite being so mature.
Mischievous!
Seeing his astonished expression, Lady Humeiren couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Since Sir knows everything, then just guess it yourself. Once you figure it out, I’ll tell you the answer.”
Isn’t this like pulling down your pants to fart!
I figure it out, and you’ll still tell me the answer?
“Well, I’m also curious about one more thing.”
Lady Humeiren pointed her delicate finger at her chin and asked, “Why did you insist on having Mingzhu call you master today?”
“I’m afraid it’s not just about making her submit to you, right?”
True submission isn’t achieved with just one word “master.”
If one’s heart isn’t willing to submit, even saying it a hundred or a thousand times won’t work.
Li Mo nodded. “Of course.”
Lady Humeiren curiously pursued, “Then why did you want her to call you that?”
Li Mo smiled faintly. “You guess?”
How could I tell you?
Take your time to guess it yourself.
He thought Lady Humeiren would be speechless at his words.
But to his surprise, she just raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a smile, “I know, it’s the male conquest instinct.”
Li Mo: “…”
Pretty clever!
She’s much more cunning than her sister!
“Haha, it seems I guessed right.”
Lady Humeiren squinted her captivating fox-like eyes, gleaming with pride.
Li Mo pursed his lips, underestimating you.
“If the madam says so, then it must be.”
Lady Humeiren suddenly stopped laughing, standing with her hands behind her back, staring intently at his face.
Closer and closer, examining more carefully.
Li Mo caught a whiff of the fragrance she exhaled.
As sweet and intoxicating as peach blossoms brewed into clear wine.
“Madam… is there anything else you want to ask?”
Lady Humeiren’s lips curled into a playful smile, her breath fragrant like orchids as she said, “Since that’s the case, how about… I also address you as master?”
Li Mo’s lips twitched slightly.
Suddenly, he noticed Lady Humeiren’s smile deepening.
He immediately understood that she was up to something.
Trying to tease me?
“Well, then I’ll listen attentively.”
Lady Humeiren was momentarily stunned.
You actually agreed?
Shouldn’t you be at a loss for words after I said that?
The coquettish Lady Humeiren retreated again.
If she really said: “Well, it’s getting late, Sir, you should go back and rest.”
Being stubborn when unable to argue, it’s a special skill women are born with.
Lady Humeiren is even more feminine among women, capable of captivating even other women.
She doesn’t even blush when being stubborn.
Until Li Mo’s figure disappeared from the palace, she blushed as if she had just realized it.
“What an interesting person.”
Lady Humeiren raised her hand and rubbed her slightly flushed cheek, then turned and entered her own chamber.
“Sister, I’m back. Let me tell you, your husband is really something.”
Lady Hu was puzzled, “What husband of mine? What nonsense are you talking about, girl?”
Lady Humeiren smiled, pursing her lips, explaining word by word, “It’s the gentleman who escorted you here. Did I say anything wrong this time?”
She recounted tonight’s encounter as if offering a treasure amidst Lady Hu’s resentful gaze.
In the originally quiet chamber, two melodious voices echoed.