What's wrong with me, a powerful minister, supporting a few female officials?

Chapter 194 The Empress rode a bicycle to take Su Mo into the palace!

Ding Bashi and Yin Rou were, besides Su Mo, the two people who knew the most about the structure of a bicycle.

But no matter how hard the two thought about it, they couldn't figure out how the car was moving on its own. So they stared wide-eyed at Su Mo as he operated it!

Su Mo skillfully gripped the handlebars, pushed off with his foot on the kickstand, and pushed the bicycle out of the blacksmith's workshop.

As soon as I stepped out of the gate, I saw a woman standing outside, her body draped in a white cloak, exuding a gentle and serene air.

"Lord Leng?"

"Why are you here again?"

Su Mo stared at Leng Liuxi in astonishment, quite surprised that she had reappeared.

I always feel that this place is cold and deserted, and it's even more idle than me. It doesn't have to work shifts all day, and it just runs around mysteriously.

They are both centurions, but the gap between them is too big!

Can't you see how busy I am right now?

Yin Rou and Ding Bashi, who followed them out, naturally bowed and greeted Leng Xixi.

Seeing Su Mo's astonished expression, Leng Liuxi covered her mouth and smiled, "Why can't I come?"

"Can't we come and see the newly appointed marquis of Dawu?"

The empress, who had just been defeated in a confrontation with her ministers in court, sought help from Lonely Peak Mountain.

If you encounter any difficulties, just turn to Su Mo, you can't go wrong!
As she spoke, the Empress's gaze fell on the bicycle that Su Mo was pushing.

Although she had seen the bicycle's structural diagram in Su Mo's booklet before, the Empress still seemed quite surprised: "My lord, what is this? How can it be so peculiar?"

Su Mo chuckled: "This humble servant's title of marquis is entirely due to your assistance, sir. How dare I be proud in front of you!"

He paused, pointed to the "big iron donkey," and said, "Didn't this subordinate tell Lord Leng before?"

"This bicycle is prepared for Lord Nangong."

Leng Liuxi blinked, looking puzzled: "This is a bicycle? How does it move on its own?"

She became genuinely curious.

As a cultivator at the Heavenly Infant Realm, there are very few people in the Great Wu Dynasty whose strength surpasses hers.

However, the bicycle did not exude any magical aura; it was clearly just an ordinary object.

The Empress did not understand how a lifeless object made of cold steel could move on its own without the power to drive it.
Su Mo smiled and said, "Lord Leng, don't underestimate this bicycle."

He pointed to the carriage frame behind him: "Lord Leng, would you dare to sit on this carriage frame? This humble servant will show you the power of industrialization!"

A strange light flashed in the Empress's eyes as she asked softly, "What is industrial power? What kind of power is it? Is it similar to immortal techniques?"

She paused, then casually asked, "How come I've never heard of this before?"

"Could this be the power from Bai Yujing?"

Su Mo said smugly, "Bai Yujing was merely something I fabricated. But industrialization is indeed a truly powerful force!"

"If you master this power, the world will belong to Lord Leng..."

As she spoke, Su Mo suddenly stopped.

I almost blurted something out again!

Such jokes were not allowed in the feudal world!
In the whole world, there is nothing but the royal land. On the shore of the land, could it be the king's ministers?

Apart from the Empress, who dares to say that the world belongs to them?

Leng Liuxi seemed not to have heard Su Mo's next words and chuckled, "Then this concubine really wants to see the industrial power that my lord speaks of!"

She had other things to discuss with Su Mo.

Unexpectedly, I saw this bicycle.

Su Mo even boldly declared that whoever controls this power will own the world.

No one cares about the world more than the Empress!
Naturally, he immediately forgot all about his future plans.

Of course, Su Mo's claim about industrialization was just boasting; making a bicycle by hand could at most be considered the beginning of industrialization.

Unless Su Mo can develop an internal combustion engine!
However, the advanced assembly line and standardized parts of the artisan battalion undoubtedly outclassed the entire Great Wu Dynasty.

As long as this bicycle can withstand the test of real combat, we can keep making more by hand!

Seeing the Empress sitting naturally across the back of the car, Su Mo hesitated for a moment but did not correct her dangerous posture.

With Leng Xixi's strength, it's unlikely she would be jolted off the bus!
With a height of 1.8 meters, Su Mo could be said to stand out from the crowd. He stepped over the frame, put his foot on the pedal, supported himself with one foot, and sat down on the cold steel seat.

He turned to look at Leng Liuxi and smiled, "My lady, sit tight!"

The Empress blinked: "Hold on tight!"

"Why isn't this bicycle moving on its own?"

Su Mo didn't waste any words!

Back when he was in junior high, he used to ride one of these big iron bikes to school. He was incredibly skilled at riding, and he could even ride with his hands off the ground all the way from the school gate to his doorstep!

Looking back now, I realize I was incredibly lucky to have survived all that self-destructive behavior and still made it to the time before I transmigrated!

The moment Su Mo sat on the bicycle, she felt as if she had returned to her youthful days.

The only difference is that before, I never had a girl sitting in the back seat, but now I have a beautiful, gentle, and elegant classical beauty sitting in it!

With a slight push of the left foot, the right foot stepped on the pedal.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, the bicycle started moving!
The empress, who was sitting sideways on the back shelf, was also startled by the sudden inertia and subconsciously reached out to hug Su Mo's waist.

I felt something was amiss, but with everyone watching, pulling my hand back seemed even more awkward.

Let's just leave it at that.

Ok……

This guy's waist muscles are quite firm!

It feels quite comfortable to the touch.

Seeing Su Mo carrying the Empress, he stepped on the pedal and the bicycle sped off at high speed.

Ding Bashi, the maker, was so shocked he couldn't close his mouth: "The bicycle really... really started moving by itself?"

"Wow, that's fast!"

Yin Rou looked at Su Mo as he walked away, completely bewildered.

She just couldn't figure it out no matter how hard she tried.

It's impossible for two round wheels, one in front and one behind, to stand upright on the ground.

But as the two wheels kept turning, the car actually started moving on its own, without any sign of falling over, which was really strange!
I felt the cold wind blowing in my face, carrying tiny snowflakes.

The Empress's eyebrows suddenly furrowed.

Judging from Su Mo's skillful driving techniques, there is no doubt that he has ridden this peculiar bicycle many times before!

Such a peculiar object would surely cause a sensation if it appeared in Dawu.

If they didn't practice at Dawu, then where did they practice?

Baiyujing and Kunlun Ruins?

Despite having already witnessed many ingenious and whimsical items in the artisan camp, the Dragon Guard soldiers on duty were still dumbfounded upon seeing this scene, too shocked to utter a word.

Su Mo rode his bicycle, gradually increasing his speed from ten kilometers per hour to twenty kilometers per hour.

It feels very smooth, and the car is sturdy, so there shouldn't be many problems.

The black rubber wheels are indeed quite elastic, and with the well-maintained and smooth road surface at the Craftsmen's Camp, plus the specially designed shock absorption system on the frame, you can hardly feel any bumps!
The Empress frowned in thought, forgetting to remove her hand from Su Mo's waist. Suddenly, she heard Su Mo say, "Lord Leng, this place is too flat; it's not suitable for testing the bicycle's performance."

"This humble servant will take you for a ride on the official road!"

Leng Liuxi then woke up with a start and subconsciously hummed in response.

Su Mo made a sharp turn, showing off his driving skills, causing the entire car to tilt downwards, which made Ding Bashi and Yin Rou tremble with fear and break out in a cold sweat.

I hope you don't fall!

If Lord Leng were to fall and get injured, what good would it do for these bicycle makers?

Fortunately, Su Mo was skilled enough to quickly straighten the car and then sped off towards the barracks checkpoint, leaving sparks everywhere!

Xiahou Yi, who was personally leading his generals to guard the mountain pass, was greatly surprised to see Su Mo riding a strange steel object, rushing towards the pass with a whoosh.

Then his gaze fell upon the Empress on the back of the car.

My scalp tingled instantly!

"Hurry up!"

"hurry up!"

"Move the gate quickly!"

If Su Mo falls because of the gate.

This is a serious problem!

Falling Su Mo was secondary; the real issue was that an empress was sitting behind him!
and also!

The Empress's hand was tightly wrapped around Su Mo's waist!

No matter which one fell, Xiahou Yi felt extremely panicked!
Seeing that the guards were still confused, Xiahou Yi had no choice but to take matters into his own hands and move the gate!

"Thanks!" Su Mo chuckled and waved to Xiahou Yi.

Xiahou Yi turned pale with fright and cried out urgently, "Lord Su! You...you be careful! Don't fall!"

Su Mo laughed heartily: "General, rest assured, my driving skills are excellent, I won't fall!"

Before the words were even finished, the person had already shot more than ten feet away!
The speed definitely exceeds 50 kilometers per hour!

In fact, with Su Mo's current strength, if it weren't for the fear that the bicycle chain wouldn't be able to withstand it, he could easily reach a speed of 100 kilometers per hour!
Sure enough, once the bicycle entered the official road, Su Mo immediately felt the bumps increase dramatically!
This official road connecting Gufeng Mountain and Shenjing is wide enough for large carriages to travel on, but the road conditions are terrible, full of potholes.

Several times, the bicycle flew up into the air, feeling like I was playing a high-speed car or a stunt bike ride!
The Empress, perched on the back rack, felt the speed of the bicycle, her pretty face growing increasingly shocked!
This unremarkable steel object, once it starts running, is as fast as a galloping horse!
It's almost as fast as a sorcerer or martial arts master who is about to reach the Divine Realm!
Despite having only two wheels, front and rear, Su Mo drove it with the utmost stability, no matter how fast he rode or how bumpy the ride was, the bicycle always landed steadily without showing any signs of tipping over!

Most importantly, the Empress could not sense Su Mo using his magic at all.

This shows that ordinary people can ride this bicycle!

If bicycles were mass-produced and elite troops were selected, could they ride bicycles to carry out long-distance raids?

Or perhaps they could directly enter the grasslands and ambush the Di people?

The biggest burden for cavalry is in the late game!

This bicycle can completely replace the role of horses, allowing soldiers to go into battle lightly equipped!
Even weapons, armor, and military rations can be placed on the rear rack of the vehicle!
No support staff required!

Wouldn't such a force be able to hit any target exactly as instructed?
The fact that Su Mo can even use two-handed riding skills to control a bicycle shows that when a warrior is riding, he can also draw a bow and shoot arrows, just like a cavalryman!
Thinking of this, the Empress gasped.

Is this the power of industrialization that Su Mo was talking about?

Were the bicycles the vehicles used in Baiyujing and Kunlun Ruins?

When the empress came to her senses, she realized that she was already three or four miles away from the Lone Peak Mountain camp.

The few passersby on the official road all stared in utter shock at themselves and Su Mo.

Some villagers and passersby screamed that a monster had eaten people and fled in panic!

The Empress couldn't help but tug at Su Mo's belt: "My lord, why haven't you returned to the artisan camp yet?"

Su Mo laughed and said, "No rush, let's take a drive around the city first!"

"We need to test the bicycle's long-distance capabilities!"

He paused, then added, "You can't ride horses in the city, but that doesn't say you can't ride bicycles!"

The Empress was taken aback: "We still have to go to the city?"

Su Mo nodded, about to speak, when he saw a boulder the size of a millstone appear in the middle of the official road ahead. After narrowly avoiding it, he couldn't help but curse, "Which guy is so immoral!"

He then turned to look at the Empress and said, "Of course we're going to the city!"

"The bicycle is for Lord Nangong to make money. This is a good opportunity to go to the city to advertise it so that it can be sold for a good price later!"

The Empress was taken aback: "My lord wants to sell bicycles?"

Su Mo subconsciously replied, "Definitely!"

"Otherwise, how will we make money?"

The Empress was speechless for a moment, then said, "My lord...aren't you afraid someone will learn how to ride this bicycle?"

She had already arranged for a bicycle.

This is a powerful weapon for building an elite force; how can it be easily exposed!

Ok……

Although it has now been seen by many passersby and mountain dwellers.

However, with fewer people, controlling and blocking information is naturally easier than with more people.

Su Mo chuckled: "Lord Leng, you're overthinking it!"

"Don't let its simple appearance fool you, this bicycle is not easy to build!"

"Making a single piece of soft steel and a chain is difficult enough to stump countless people, let alone bearings! Even if others could make them, the cost would be astronomical. How could they compete with the artisan battalion?"

After pausing, Su Mo used an analogy again: "It's like Lord Leng, if someone sees your magical artifact, they can make it too?"

Leng Liuxi thought for a moment and said, "It should be possible."

"However, I have no magical artifacts."

Su Mo was immediately taken aback: "Lord Leng, are you joking with me?"

"You don't have any magical artifacts?"

Leng Xixi is a Taoist sorcerer whose realm is even higher than that of Lord Qianhu, yet he claims to have no magical artifacts, which is hard for Su Mo to believe.

Could they really be that poor?
Leng Liuxi gave a soft "hmm": "I only have treasures and magical artifacts, but I really don't have any magical weapons."

Su Mo...

I don't want to talk to Leng Xixi anymore.

However, since Su Mo said he wasn't afraid of others imitating it, the Empress felt much more at ease.

In fact, she had peeked at the bicycle blueprints, seen the actual bicycle, and even ridden on it. For some reason, the two wheels could move very fast as if they were on flat ground!

It's impossible for an outsider to know how to manufacture it just by looking at it.

The Empress's eyes darted around, and she suddenly asked, "My lord, this bicycle is as fast as a galloping horse, yet you seem to handle it with ease. I'm curious, what is the fastest speed this bicycle can go?"

Su Mo thought for a moment: "Another 20% increase in speed should be the limit. Any faster and the chain might not be able to handle it."

The Empress hummed in agreement: "That's extremely fast!"

"Can an ordinary person ride this bicycle?"

Su Mo laughed and said, "Of course, a bicycle isn't a magic artifact; I was planning to sell it to someone else anyway!"

"However, you'll need to practice a bit to master the driving skills." "Uh..."

"Lord Leng, would you like to give it a try?"

Leng Liuxi was taken aback: "Shall I try?"

Su Mo slammed on the brakes, and the car came to a quick stop, but unfortunately, the scene she had expected did not occur.

Somewhat reluctantly, they got off the bus.

The Empress had also gotten down from the back seat.

Su Mo glanced at Leng Liuxi, then, holding onto the back seat, smiled at the Empress and said, "Your Majesty, sit up, hold the handlebars, and pedal... Uh, the seat is a bit high, Your Majesty, please bend down slightly, and I'll hold you from behind."

"As long as you're not afraid of falling, you can learn it quickly."

The empress sat down in the carriage seat with some curiosity.

Just as Su Mo had said, the seat was a bit high and the height was not adjustable, so you had to bend over slightly to hold the handlebars.

If it were someone with long legs like Lin Moyin, who is 1.78 meters tall, there would be no need for this pose.

Su Mo gripped the car seat with one hand and instinctively took the Empress's soft hand with the other, helping her to maintain control.

The empress's delicate body trembled slightly, and her hand twitched reflexively.

Finding that Su Mo was holding on quite tightly and it was difficult to pull away, they gave up.

"Now start pedaling... um... slowly, don't rush the first time you ride."

"...This subordinate will help you steer the course, so you don't need to worry about crashing, sir!"

"Yes, that's it! Move slowly... Once you get used to the rhythm, you can go faster!"

"Pay attention to your direction when riding a bike! Yes! Look ahead, relax your hands, don't be nervous, I'm right behind you..."

"You're amazing, sir! You mastered riding a bike so quickly!"

"This subordinate will let go, sir, you can do it yourself..."

Seeing Leng Xixi ride off skillfully on her bicycle in the blink of an eye, Su Mo was dumbfounded, utterly bewildered.

As expected of a Golden Core Realm immortal cultivator!
Their learning ability and balance are simply unbeatable!

Su Mo only came to his senses after Leng Liuxi had ridden more than a hundred feet away!
"My lord! This humble servant didn't get on the train! Aaaaaaah!"

Suddenly, the Empress did a dragon's tail swing, kicking up dust from the bicycle's rear wheel, and gracefully turned the bicycle around!

It roared and sped toward Su Mo!

Squeeze the brakes down.

The bicycle came to a steady stop in front of Su Mo.

The Empress braced herself with one foot on the ground, looking at Su Mo with a radiant smile: "This bicycle is so much fun!"

"My lord, please get in the carriage. This time, let me give you a ride!"

Su Mo was speechless.

However, he understood the excitement of having just learned to ride a bicycle.

When he first learned to ride a bike, he was even more excited than when he was feeling cold!
He straddled the back seat: "Alright! You can go now, sir!"

The Empress chuckled, just like Su Mo had done before, and said, "My lord, sit tight!"

As he spoke, he lightly pushed off the ground with his foot, and without even using the pedals, the bicycle shot off like an arrow!
What the hell!

A bumpy ride.

Su Mo was suddenly thrown into the air!
He quickly grabbed the Empress's waist with both hands to avoid being thrown to the ground by the inertia!

You can't judge a book by its cover. The seemingly gentle and refined Lord Leng is surprisingly fierce when he starts driving!
Even the Empress never imagined that riding this bicycle would be so much fun.

Even Su Mo's excessively large hands, wrapped around her slender waist and covering her lower abdomen, seemed to have forgotten about it.

Anyway, there have been even worse things before!

This guy has no sense of hierarchy or respect, and he doesn't even know the principle that men and women shouldn't touch each other!

They pedaled away and sped off towards the capital!

Gufeng Mountain is only about ten miles away from Shenjing (Beijing).

In the blink of an eye, the Empress was astonished to find that she could actually see the gates of the capital city.

He looked down at the two large hands clasped together on his abdomen and hesitated for a moment.

It would be bad if others saw this.

Therefore, the Empress made a decision quickly.

She took a handkerchief from her sleeve and covered her pretty face.

She then resorted to her old trick of using magic to obscure her appearance—so that no one would know she was the Great Wu Empress, and she could enter the city without worry.

Su Mo, who was sitting behind the Empress, hesitated for a moment: "My lady, why don't I take over riding?"

The Empress chuckled lightly: "I still want to play!"

"This bicycle is so much fun!"

Su Mo immediately rolled her eyes.

The empress wanted to play, so she was allowed to.

Anyway, this position is pretty good, and a pleasant fragrance wafts over.

Su Mo was particularly surprised to discover this.

Leng Xixi's favorability rating had increased by a full five points without her noticing!
Su Mo was in tears...

It wasn't easy! It was so difficult! I never imagined that teaching Leng Xixi to ride a bike would earn me a full five points of goodwill!

Before, it was incredibly difficult to gain even a little bit of her favorability!

The area around the capital was densely populated, and the people of the capital were much more knowledgeable than the mountain people, so they became much bolder, and many people started pointing and whispering about Su Mo and the Empress.

Many Taoist sorcerers stared in astonishment at the bicycle beneath the Empress's seat.

They clearly thought it was some kind of magical artifact.

The Empress stepped on the gas... no... pedaled, and the bicycle roared off again, heading straight for the city gate!

Surprisingly, Tan Jin was still guarding the city gate.

Upon seeing Su Mo and the Empress arrive on their bicycles, Tan Jin was taken aback and quickly ordered several local officials traveling on the official road to make way.

The empress entered the city without any hindrance.

Several officials from other places immediately looked indignant and wanted to curse, but seeing Tan Jin's cold and stern gaze, they immediately swallowed their words!
I rode my bicycle into the outer city of Shenjing.

Such a flamboyant empress naturally attracted the astonished gazes of countless people.

"What is this thing? It can move without being led by oxen or horses?"

"I have no idea! These two wheels, one in front and one behind, can actually stand upright and move forward without falling over. How strange and wonderful!"

"The capital city is indeed full of rare and unusual things. I have never heard of such a strange object before. This has truly broadened my horizons!"

"How can a woman from the capital city show her face in public like this? And even carry a man through the bustling city? Where is her female virtue? Where is her ethics?"

"The world is going to the dogs! The world is going to the dogs! So shameless! It's an eyesore!"

"Tch! You pedantic scholars are just making a fuss over nothing! There are female officials in the imperial court! Why can't women show their faces in public?"

"That's right, even the Embroidered Uniform Guard..."

"My lord, be careful what you say!"

Everyone is talking about it!

Those in front quickly made way for them.

Although they did not know the origin of bicycles.

But such a rare item must belong to someone who is either very rich or very powerful, someone you can't afford to offend!
If you get hit, you might have to pay the other party money.

We can't afford to mess with them, so we can only avoid them!

Seeing this, Su Mo finally couldn't hold back any longer: "Lord Leng, don't ride so fast, be careful not to hit someone!"

Leng Liuxi chuckled, "Don't worry, my lord, I've already arranged the bicycle; it won't hit any ordinary people!"

Su Mo smiled wryly: "It's better to go slower!"

"This will make the advertising more effective!"

Leng Liuxi slowed down considerably, then asked curiously, "Such a unique and useful bicycle, how much does my lord intend to price it?"

Su Mo thought for a moment: "I'll have to go back and ask Ding Bashi about the bicycle manufacturing situation."

"However, it must be at least two or three hundred taels of silver!"

Bicycles are destined to be a luxury item, unaffordable for ordinary families.

Especially in the initial stage, the price will definitely not be low.

Leng Liuxi was startled upon hearing this: "Two or three hundred taels of silver? Someone is willing to buy it? As far as I know, even cattle and horses cost only ten taels of silver!"

At market price, a cow costs ten taels of silver, while a poor-quality horse costs thirteen or fourteen taels.

Even the best warhorses cost only about fifty taels.

Who would spend twenty or thirty times the price of an ox or horse to buy this bicycle?

At such a price, it's simply impossible for the military to afford it!
Su Mo smiled and said, "You can't calculate it like that."

"Ox carts are common, but bicycles are not."

"Those high-ranking officials and nobles aren't buying bicycles, they're buying status!"

He paused, then said, "Sir, think about it. Everyone else goes out in sedan chairs, while you go out on a bicycle. Isn't the difference obvious?"

Leng Liuxi thought about it and agreed!
This bicycle is really fun.

Su Mo then added, "Most importantly, riding horses is prohibited in the capital!"

"Bicycles are not prohibited. Having a bicycle is very convenient. It's much more convenient to go out than to take a sedan chair."

"Doesn't this save the money spent on raising cattle and horses, and hiring sedan chair carriers and servants?"

The Empress was speechless for a moment.

Su Mo's business acumen is simply indescribable.

It seems that money comes to him with ease, as if it were easier than digging a mountain of silver!

Selling a hundred or so bicycles brought in a surplus of over ten thousand taels of silver!
Leng Liuxi no longer believes that wealthy families in the capital are short of money!
The Empress witnessed firsthand the extravagant spending of the wealthy families on the luxury ships!

The only ones who are poor are the imperial court and the emperor!

Just as the Empress was sighing, Su Mo asked again, "Lord Leng, do you know where Lord Nangong lives?"

The Empress was taken aback: "Why are you asking about Lord Nangong?"

Su Mo was also stunned: "This bicycle was promised to Lord Nangong by this humble servant!"

"With Lady Nangong's beauty, if she rides a bicycle around the capital in the future, it will surely attract more people to follow suit, and the bicycles will sell much better!"

Leng Liuxi was both amused and exasperated: "Lord Nangong is a commander of the Fengming Division, how can he be so ostentatious!"

Su Mo...

Before Su Mo could speak, the Empress snorted: "Lord Nangong is handsome and can attract everyone's attention, so why can't I?"

Su Mo immediately replied, "Lord Leng is of course excellent as well!"

The Empress chuckled: "I'm not teasing my husband anymore!"

"I will take you to see Lord Nangong right away."

Su Mo: "Does Lord Leng really know Lord Nangong's residence?"

The Empress blinked: "I know!"

Su Mo hesitated for a moment: "Does this subordinate need to be blindfolded?"

The Empress thought for a moment and said, "Yes!"

Su Mo...

However, the Empress did not actually make Su Mo wear a mask.

The bicycle traveled straight along Zhuque Avenue.

They were stopped by the Imperial Guards at the Vermilion Bird Gate of the inner city.

The inner city was much more heavily guarded than the outer city. The guards were not the Embroidered Uniform Guard or ordinary city guards; even Su Mo's centurion's token was useless.

The stern-faced Imperial Guards ordered Leng Liuxi and Su Mo to get out of the carriage for inspection, and even made Leng Liuxi remove her face mask.

But Leng Liuxi simply took out a token and waved it in front of the Imperial Guards. The Imperial Guards who were blocking her way immediately changed their expressions and quickly made way for her!

Su Mo wasn't surprised.

After all, Leng Xixi is a member of the royal family.

After passing through the Vermilion Bird Gate, Su Mo couldn't help but ask, "Don't the Imperial Guards at the gate recognize you, sir?"

While concentrating on driving, Leng Liuxi smiled and said, "I used to travel by carriage, so they wouldn't recognize me."

Su Mo suddenly remembered something: "By the way, where is Uncle An?"

Why isn't he here today?

Leng Liuxi smiled and said, "I had Anban...bo returned to the city first."

Su Mo hummed in agreement: "Does Lord Nangong reside in the inner city?"

"Yup!"

The Empress responded, then suddenly handed Su Mo a face mask: "Blindfold yourself!"

Su Mo stared in disbelief: "Really guessing?"

The Empress nodded emphatically: "You're really mistaken! You're not allowed to peek!"

"Hmm...and you're not allowed to speak either!"

Su Mo was furious.

He's already raised Leng Xixi and Nangong Sheyue's favorability so high, he even put his arm around her waist!

It was to deliver a big business deal to her.

They still don't know where Nangong Sheyue lives!
So mysterious?

Could it be that they live inside the palace?

Su Mo gritted her teeth and pinched the cold, soft flesh, letting out a fierce breath. She felt her whole body tremble before triumphantly covering her eyes with a face mask!

(End of this chapter)