Too high to reach

Chapter 201 All for Business
On New Year's Eve, the court session was suspended.

In the afternoon, Li Jing will bring Mo Yi, two concubines, and their three children to the palace to celebrate the New Year with the Emperor.

Li Jing had been sitting in the front study for quite some time.

The two concubines were there with their children, and Xiangxiang was also there.

Only Moy hasn't arrived yet...

Li Jing wondered: What is this person doing? Wasn't she getting dressed when I came out?

Not dressed yet?

He tapped his knee, clearly impatient...

Consort Tian chuckled to herself, while Consort Feng felt annoyed...

Then, Moy finally arrived.

Today, she wore a dark brocade satin with a cloud pattern; the pattern was raised, and I didn't know what kind of technique it was. It was a dark purple color and quite thick. Her waist was very cinched.

Her hair was combed slicked back, she wore an emerald headdress, and thick-soled dark gray suede boots.

The dark color and the fitted, platform shoes made her appear taller and more upright, but also two years older.

She looks quite noble... she has the air of a princess.

She was also carrying a dark gray suede bag...

Consort Tian exclaimed, "Your Highness, your attire is... Your Highness, look at Her Highness!"

"What...what are you holding in your hand?" Li Jing shook his head. No wonder he hadn't come out for so long.

How did she become like...like the Zhou Li from before?
No, it's not the same! Dressed like that, she's probably going to the palace to drum up customers for her business; it's simply...

Mo Yi knew that the prince understood, and smiled sheepishly.

Consort Feng's breath hitched. Why was she always like this? When she saw her, she was usually dressed in a simple long padded jacket and pleated skirt, without any regard for appearances.

But at crucial moments, this is how it happens...

Both Consort Tian and herself were dressed in Shu brocade today, looking extremely luxurious and beautiful.

But it didn't go viral; I guess most of the people who went today were dressed like that.

But she just has to jump out and show off in front of everyone, which is really annoying.

Li Xiangling had a small bag slung across her body. It was a flower-patterned bag that Mo Yi had brought to her room last night. It matched the floral butterfly pattern on her clothes perfectly.

"Your Highness, do you think Xiangxiang's bag is pretty?" Mo Yi said with a smile.

Li Jing then looked closely, and Xiangxiang looked a little nervous...

Before Li Jing could even praise her, Qianqian ran over, "Father, Qianqian has one too, a gift from Mother! Look!"

The one she was wearing was similar to the one Xiangxiang was wearing, only the color was different.

"Hehe... Beautiful, both are beautiful! You two go and admire yourselves in front of the Emperor!"

When Shao-ge'er looked around, he saw that all his sisters had some, but he didn't. His lips trembled, and he cried out, "Mother, why didn't Shao-ge'er have any?"

This angered Consort Feng, who then pulled him away.

Mo Yi smiled sheepishly, "These were all brought by the little girl..."

"Brother Shao wants to too..." Li Shaofeng had never suffered any grievances before.

"Shao'er! Her Majesty said that only young girls can recite this." Consort Feng felt her face turn red.

"No! The little girl's son, Shao-ge'er, also needs to be carried..."

Li Jing teased him, "You're a boy, carrying a flower on your back, won't your grandfather laugh at you?"

"Brother Shao, don't be afraid of your grandfather laughing at me... I'm going to..." he said, and started to sob.

If it weren't for the fact that the prince was in front of her, Consort Feng would have slapped him.

"Xiangye, take one out."

Today, Xiangye, Hongyan's little follower, is going to the palace for the first time in her life to broaden her horizons. She's carrying a large bag on her back. Inside are things that Moyi might need...

He gave one to Shao Ge'er, but Shao Ge'er insisted on carrying it on his back, then proudly raised his chin at his sisters... looking strange... Li Jing laughed, "Alright, if you're not afraid of being laughed at, then carry it. Let's go, let's go!" His patience had run out.

Consort Feng and Consort Tian rode in the same carriage, both glaring angrily at Li Shaofeng the whole way.

There were already quite a few people in the main hall.

Ninth Prince Li Pu was exceptionally happy today, as the Crown Prince had given him a lucrative post. This was a prestigious and fun opportunity, and he could even make some money—it couldn't be better! Glancing at Li Jing out of the corner of his eye, he was even happier to see this scoundrel suffer a setback than to gain any benefits.

The meaning behind this is so obvious, it's wonderful!

In the past two years, the Emperor's health has clearly deteriorated; he coughs incessantly every winter… This time, allowing the Crown Prince to take charge of military affairs is paving the way for his own future. His greatest wish in life is to destroy Li Jing. Even if he gains nothing in return, he'll accept it!

The Ninth Princess Consort, having heard her husband's good news and feeling his joy, was exceptionally happy today as well. She beamed and chatted like a flower in front of others. Seeing Mo Yi, she clicked her tongue dismissively, "Seventh Sister-in-law's clothes... oh dear, and what you're holding in your hand. You really are fashionable!"

Mo Yi picked up the small bag in her hand. "Thank you for the compliment." In her heart, she guessed that the Crown Prince's faction was still unaware that the Fourteenth Prince was going to the Western Suburbs Camp.

Just as she was thinking about it, the Crown Prince arrived. He was as warm and friendly as ever, but he couldn't completely hide the joy in his heart. As soon as he entered, he greeted everyone.

Li Pu quickly pressed himself against them, said something, and the two of them burst into laughter...

All the princesses and consorts present came to pay their respects to the Crown Princess.

The Crown Princess wore a bright yellow embroidered robe and a pearl crown, exuding a gentle and noble air. She remained unchanged, her voice still soft and gentle.

Seeing Mo Yi, she was also taken aback. "Seventh Sister-in-law, your dress is so beautiful today. I've never seen this kind of fabric before..."

Just then, Consort Dong happened to pass by...

The fabric of her dress today is exactly the same as Mo Yi's! Only hers is a pale yellow. With its long train, adorned with kingfisher feather hairpins, and that haughty demeanor, she is truly breathtakingly beautiful…

"Huh? Mo Yi, you have this material too?" Consort Dong was very angry that Mo Yi had stolen her thunder.

Behind her followed her handsome son. Further back were Prince Yong'an and two other men and their families.

Upon hearing and seeing this, Prince Yong'an was very displeased. He pursed his lips and looked coldly at Mo Yi.

Mo Yi had no idea. She was bowing to the Imperial Concubine when she said, "Your Highness..." She looked at Concubine Dong with envy, "This dress of mine was just finished. I didn't expect it to be so similar to Your Highness's... Your Highness, the color of yours is so beautiful. To be honest, mine is a bit too dark..."

"Of course!?" Beauty was a big deal for Consort Dong, and she looked at Mo Yi with disdain. "Your color is nice too, but you just can't pull it off! If I wore it, I would definitely look much better than you."

"Your Majesty, even something you wear looks better than what I wear!" Mo Yi said with a wry smile as she picked up her bag...

These words pleased Consort Dong greatly. "Hmm, don't say it... Oh? What are you holding in your hand? It's not quite the same as last time..."

"They are quite different. This one is made of suede, and it was made at the same time as my shoes. This one is made of bamboo and has been coated with six layers of lacquer."

Even Consort Dong couldn't take it all in... the more she looked, the angrier she became, "Do you still have any?"

"I didn't bring it..."

I like this bag!

“Then I will honor Your Majesty with this…” Mo Yi readily agreed.

Without any hesitation, Consort Dong took it directly, saying, "Is there nothing inside? Don't forget anything..."

"The first time I tried it, it was empty inside..."

"Empty? Why are you carrying a bag if you're not going to put anything in it? Really..." Consort Dong gestured with her skirt.

Hmm... pale yellow paired with gray, it's a perfect match!

"It's just fun!"

How come you always have these novel things?

"There are quite a few! If Your Highness likes anything, please send in any good items you like in the future..."

"Then it's settled..." Consort Dong glanced at Mo Yi with her beautiful eyes, just look at her... "Don't worry! Your Majesty has plenty of money, just have someone bring you anything good!"

She turned and called to her maid, "Go back and fetch the shoe pattern for Princess Qi. I want shoes and a bag that match... You really have a good idea! But why aren't the shoes embroidered with flowers?"

"I'm worried that you'll overshadow me! Just think, if your clothes are very colorful, and your shoes are even more colorful..."

The two were chatting animatedly, attracting a crowd of people.

Li Jing, who was talking to someone, turned around and saw this scene. Humph!
I knew it would turn out like this...