Chapter 879: The Young Empress (16)

Tang Nuoyue was incredibly excited inside.

However, to avoid arousing Xiao Jin's suspicions, she wore a nervous expression on her face. Grabbing his arm tightly, she asked anxiously, “The Empress wants to see me. Is she going to harm me?”

Tang Nuoyue's fingernails were quite long, and her grip hurt badly.

But Xiao Jin was currently playing the role of a deeply devoted man, someone who cared about her in every possible way. Enduring the pain, he gently patted her hand.

“Don't be afraid. If you're scared, I'll accompany you inside, alright?”

“Really?”

Tang Nuoyue's eyes lit up.

“Xiao Jin, you're so kind. Then come in with me.”

Xiao Jin was equally pleased.

Being able to enter the palace meant he could contact those two and exchange information.

Then they could discuss the next step of their plan.

Tang Nuoyue sneered inwardly.

No need to ask.

That bastard was wearing that thoughtful expression again. He was definitely plotting against her.

Excellent.

Then she wouldn't need to hold back either.

The two entered the palace together, each harboring their own schemes.

Both were exceptionally excited.

Ever since Tang Nuoyue had regained her intelligence, Tang Guo had instructed the System to keep watch on her.

When the pair entered the palace, Tang Guo observed their reactions the entire time.

She had to admit that Tang Nuoyue had truly learned her lesson.

Her performance was flawless.

There were almost no visible flaws.

She portrayed a careless, timid, somewhat foolish, sweet-but-naive young woman perfectly.

Tang Nuoyue clung tightly to Xiao Jin's arm.

Xiao Jin endured it with a strained smile.

He had once been a prince.

Being treated like this was humiliating.

Of course, this fool probably had no idea how much she was hurting him.

With her simple-minded brain, she likely didn't even realize she was causing him pain.

So how could Xiao Jin possibly fall in love with such a stupid woman?

Once everything succeeded, he would personally kill her.

Tang Nuoyue sneered inwardly again.

That bastard's eyes were practically glowing with murderous intent.

He was definitely thinking about how to kill her in the future.

What a joke.

If she still ended up dying at the hands of those bastards after being reborn, then her second chance at life would have been completely wasted.

At last, she finally met the legendary Empress.

Tang Nuoyue was bursting with excitement.

Naturally, she dared not show it.

Instead, she acted just as she had in her previous life.

“I'm very pleased that you've recovered, Moon Prince.”

Tang Guo spoke calmly.

“Take good care of your health for now. Once you've fully recovered, I look forward to your contributions to Western Saint Kingdom.”

Tang Nuoyue did not refuse.

She answered exactly as Xiao Jin had instructed her beforehand.

Xiao Jin was very satisfied.

Tang Nuoyue was equally satisfied.

To be fair, Xiao Jin really was intelligent.

Making use of him wasn't a bad idea at all.

Tang Guo's gaze shifted to the man beside her.

“The person standing beside the Moon Prince seems somewhat familiar to me.”

“Reporting to Your Majesty,” Tang Nuoyue answered honestly, “this is the Sixth Prince of Qi Kingdom, Xiao Jin.”

She didn't understand why the Empress was asking.

In her previous life, the Empress had never paid much attention to Xiao Jin.

Then again, many things about their current conversation were already different from before, so perhaps it wasn't that strange.

“Does the Moon Prince like him very much?”

Tang Guo asked expressionlessly, though there was a trace of concern in her eyes.

“And does the Sixth Prince feel the same way toward the Moon Prince?”

Tang Nuoyue didn't understand the purpose behind the question, but she answered truthfully.

“I do like him very much.”

“I also care deeply for the Moon Prince.”

Xiao Jin hurriedly expressed his sincerity.

He assumed the Empress was simply concerned about Tang Nuoyue and wanted to ensure he wouldn't cause trouble.

Tang Guo nodded.

“Since the two of you are mutually affectionate, why not formally bring the Sixth Prince into your residence?”

She paused before continuing.

“Considering the Sixth Prince's status, he may serve as your Secondary Consort.”

Tang Nuoyue: “...”

That was an option?