NOVEL NEXT Chapter 430
Chapter 430: The Empress Dowager’s Approval and Initiative
Li Mo understood that the Empress Dowager had been quite restrained.
It had been over two months since their last meeting, and in the prime of life, he knew how normal her behavior was!
With trusted confidants behind her, she lost some decorum, but no one dared to say anything.
And who didn’t know the Empress Dowager’s temperament? If she didn’t throw this kick today, she wouldn’t let it go easily.
Li Mo was well aware of this.
So, he deliberately took her light kick without much fuss.
Afterward, he patted the imprint on his calf, grinning at her satisfied gaze.
Uya looked on in shock.
The dignified Empress Dowager of the Great Qin acting like a little girl?
When he first met her, she had that imposing presence, leaving the unknowing flabbergasted!
“Quick, tell me how your eyes got better?”
Zhao Ji curiously surveyed Li Mo’s eyes, feeling they were even more beautiful than the stars in the night sky.
Li Mo chuckled, “It just suddenly happened, and I don’t know why.”
“Not telling this palace?”
The Empress Dowager’s expression shifted in an instant.
Hearing his ultra-casual reply, her mood took a nosedive.
No choice, her status was too noble.
Even when questioning Ying Zheng, he had to be honest.
He was the first and only person daring enough to play her like this!
“It’s true; it’s not a secret. Why would I need to deceive you? Besides, even if it were a secret, I wouldn’t dare hide it from you, would I?”
Li Mo’s intent was clear—he wouldn’t lie even if it were a secret.
Using the word “dare” was aimed at Uya.
After all, Uya was still an outsider, not someone in the inner circle.
Their relationship with the Empress Dowager wasn’t exactly praiseworthy, so it was better to keep it low-key.
“Then you’re saying, anyone who deceives is a pup.”
Zhao Ji suddenly stopped, reluctantly saying.
Li Mo rolled his eyes in exasperation. “Anyone who deceives is a pup, is that good enough?”
Uya nearly burst out laughing at their exchange.
Turns out even the Lord of the Divine has someone who can leave her speechless!
“Considering you’re a smart one.”
Zhao Ji nodded in satisfaction and quickened her pace to catch up with Li Mo.
She gave Uya a knowing glance and asked in a hushed tone, “What’s her deal?”
“I told you, right? She has Malevolent Qi in her body, hard to treat, brought her back to Great Qin to find a cure.”
Without bothering about whether Zhao Ji’s petite steps could keep up, Li Mo sped ahead.
This made it a struggle for the group of palace maids trailing behind, holding Zhao Ji’s train.
“I know this, but I’m asking… about her?”
As she finished, Zhao Ji raised her eyebrows, her gaze revealing a hint of mischief.
Seriously, what on earth was this Empress Dowager thinking every day?
“Close friends, pure relationship. Well, for now.”
Li Mo fully understood what she meant.
“For now? Tsk tsk, National Advisor is quite something!”
Zhao Ji’s tone dripped with jealousy.
Then she turned and raised her voice a little, “Uya Saintess, come forth. I have questions for you.”
Li Mo paused in his steps, shooting a glance at Zhao Ji.
A silent warning not to overdo it.
The Empress Dowager’s mood was notoriously unpredictable!
Plus, Uya had come all this way to help him and was already weakened by the Malevolent Qi.
He couldn’t let her suffer at the hands of the Empress Dowager.
Zhao Ji, however, ignored his hint as if she didn’t see it.
“Your Majesty.”
Uya quickly stepped forward.
Seeing this, Li Mo slowed his pace to let her catch up.
Zhao Ji outright halted.
Her phoenix eyes, full of nobility, meticulously inspected Uya.
Though she looked a bit under the weather, her appearance and figure were simply top-notch.
Especially her waistline—Zhao Ji couldn’t help but envy!
“Saintess, this is your first time in Qin, though it’s our first meeting, I feel a strong connection with you. For our first meeting, please accept this jade disc.”
Zhao Ji spoke while retrieving a phoenix-patterned jade disc from her waist.
This jade disc was a personal treasure of hers.
From the Yellow Emperor down to civil and military officials, and even the palace attendants, everyone knew it.
It could be said this was the Empress Dowager’s token.
Whoever possessed this could get the palace doors opened even in the middle of the night.
“This…”
Uya was momentarily stunned, unsure whether to accept the exquisitely crafted jade disc.
Had they even exchanged a few words? How could they feel so connected?
“Since it’s from the Empress Dowager, just accept it.”
Li Mo interjected, suddenly comprehending the Empress Dowager’s intentions.
She wasn’t trying to corner Uya; she had developed a fondness for her since she knew Uya had gotten the Malevolent Qi while helping him.
Li Mo felt greatly relieved.
While the Empress Dowager could be unreasonable, she genuinely looked out for him.
Uya, being a stranger in a foreign land, might face troubles in the future.
But now, with this jade disc, it was different.
Whoever bullied her would be bullying the Empress Dowager of Qin!
And the National Advisor would not tolerate any disrespect!
Feel free to come to the palace anytime if you have troubles,
At worst… at worst, they’d both endure it together!
“Thank you, Empress Dowager.”
With Li Mo’s encouragement, Uya smiled and accepted the jade disc from Zhao Ji.
Zhao Ji nodded with a grin, walking closely beside Uya.
She warmly said, “From now on, let’s treat each other as sisters.”
Uya tucked away the jade disc and graciously replied, “Sure, sister.”
Zhao Ji was over the moon with that address!
She took Uya’s hand, reassuring, “Don’t worry. Whatever the cost, I’ll find a way for you to recover. I just can’t believe it! My great Qin, filled with talent, can’t heal this little Malevolent Qi. What do you think, National Advisor?”
Li Mo forced a smile, agreeing, “Yes, yes, yes, the Empress Dowager is correct.”
Little Malevolent Qi?
That’s quite a simplistic view!
But why bicker with her? She’s unreasonable anyway!
Throughout the journey, Uya excitedly recounted interesting tales from the desert, capturing Zhao Ji’s imagination and making them click!
No wonder these two got along so well.
Uya had never left Loulan, and Zhao Ji had never left Xi’an.
What happened in their little worlds was entirely new and fascinating to one another!