Upon hearing this, Qin Mu was slightly taken aback.

Immediately, he looked at the delicate and shy young girl in front of him, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

He took the plain white handkerchief and a subtle and elegant fragrance wafted into his nose, refreshing his mind.

"Wait until tonight," Qin Mu lightly stroked the handkerchief in his hand and said calmly.

"Thank you, young master." Seeing this, Qingqing was overjoyed, her eyes sparkling, her face blushing, and she looked enchanting.

This meant that she could serve him intimately tonight!

Qingqing felt that today must be her lucky day. Not only was she chosen by the emperor to leave the palace together, but she could also serve the emperor up close.

The more Qingqing thought about it, the more excited she became. She even felt her breathing quicken, her chest rising and falling, and her heart pounding like a rabbit in her chest.

"Be careful," Qin Mu coughed dryly.

Qingqing snapped back to her senses and realized that she had lost control. Her face turned crimson, she lowered her head, and her shyness was hard to conceal.

"You... are you hungry, young master? Let me serve you the food..."

After a moment, Qingqing calmed her mind and attentively served Qin Mu the food, her eyes seductive and charming.

"Mmm," Qin Mu nodded.

...............

Time flew by and night fell.

The Drunken Spring Tower was brightly lit and bustling.

The atmosphere gradually became lively.

A group of people gathered here, toasting and discussing various matters.

Naturally, the focus of their discussion was the series of foolish actions Qin Mu had recently taken, as well as the situation between the Northern Border and the Ash Moon Dynasty.

Although dozens of scholars from the Literary Ocean Academy had lost their lives for criticizing the incompetent ruler some time ago, once that period passed, people couldn't help but start discussing again.

The only lesson people have learned from history is that they have learned nothing from history.

"I heard that in recent years, the Ash Moon Dynasty has had good weather, peace and prosperity, abundant harvests, and the people live in comfort. The army has also tripled in size, truly a sign of a prosperous era!"

"Who can deny that? And they even have a wise empress."

"Compared to the Ash Moon Empress, our emperor is really... sigh, it's hard to put into words!"

"The recent actions of the emperor are simply unimaginable for a normal person!"

A young general shook his head, sighing.

"I would rather the emperor indulge in beauty all day and not interfere in politics."

Another man shook his head, bitterly smiling, "Such absurd measures are truly bewildering."

"Alas, if this continues, the Great Qin Dynasty is in danger!" an old man shook his head and sighed, "Ignoring the advice of his ministers, the emperor insists on killing the Ash Moon envoy. This will destroy the Great Qin!"

"Yes, if Jiang Luoshen and the Northern Guardian Army were to join forces with the Ash Moon Dynasty or the Heavenly Essence Dynasty, the Great Qin Dynasty would be finished."

"That's impossible. The Northern Guardian Army and the Ash Moon Dynasty are like water and fire. They would never join forces."

"You can't say for sure, what if..."

"..........."

Listening to the discussions around him, Qin Mu sat in a chair, calm and content.

"Young master..." Qingqing whispered softly, feeling a bit frightened.

These people around him were really reckless!

They dared to discuss matters concerning the emperor, right in front of the emperor.

It's as if they were tempting fate, finding fault with their own lives...

Qingqing had the urge to rush forward and cover their mouths.

"It's fine," Qin Mu raised his hand to signal her to be quiet.

Then he picked up the teacup on the table and savored the clear tea inside.

He appeared calm and indifferent, with a hint of detachment, as if the noise around him had nothing to do with him.

Seeing that Qin Mu was not angry, Qingqing let out a sigh of relief.

Immediately, her gaze fell upon the handsome and extraordinary face in front of her, and she couldn't help but stare in awe.

His eyebrows were slanted, inserted into his temples, and his straight nose was sharp and distinct, like it had been carved with a knife. His thin lips were tightly closed.

Every inch of his features was exquisite, like a painting by a skilled artist, making it hard to look away.

Especially the faint smile hanging on the corners of his mouth, carrying a hint of laziness and charm, it made people's hearts skip a beat.

Even though he was wearing ordinary silk clothes, it couldn't hide his noble and elegant temperament.

Qingqing's heart raced, a blush appearing on her cheeks, and her eyes filled with deep infatuation.

How could there be such a good-looking person in this world?

Truly worthy of being my emperor.

Qingqing sighed in her heart.

She became even more certain that the emperor was definitely not a foolish ruler; he must have his reasons for doing things.

Those ordinary people were too lowly to understand the emperor's realm!

Thinking of this, Qingqing's admiration for her emperor grew even stronger.

She felt that being able to be a maid by the emperor's side was a blessing she had accumulated over eight lifetimes.

The discussions in the restaurant continued.

"I heard that Jiang Luoshen is preparing to rebel soon." Someone said excitedly, trying to suppress their excitement.

"Is it true?"

"How could it be false? A friend of my cousin's uncle's son in the Northern Guardian Army told me all these news."

"Well, this is going to be interesting..."

"Tsk tsk, truly worthy of being the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, her courage is extraordinary." Someone immediately raised their thumb in admiration.

"The emperor is incompetent, Jiang Luoshen is the future of Great Qin!" Someone immediately echoed.

"Shh, be careful what you say." Someone warned immediately.

For a moment, the scene fell silent, and you could hear a pin drop.

Even the two men who were discussing so enthusiastically earlier closed their mouths.

These discussions were indeed a bit too much, and even being accused of treason wouldn't be an exaggeration.

No one dared to speak loudly anymore.

Qin Mu couldn't hear the discussions about himself and felt bored.

Moreover, he had been waiting here for half a day and hadn't encountered any bullies or people without shame coming to provoke him.

This made Qin Mu, who was prepared to play the role of a tiger in sheep's clothing, somewhat disappointed.

He had originally planned to have a plot where he would show off and slap people in the face.

That's how it was written in novels, so why did it disappear when it came to him?

Where did all those brainless villains go? Come out quickly and let me show off!

Qin Mu shook his head and lost interest in staying here any longer.

He leisurely wiped his mouth, put down his chopsticks, stood up, and planned to leave Drunken Spring Tower and explore other places.

Xiaoqing stood behind Qin Mu, her little face nervous, afraid that her emperor would suddenly go berserk.

Just then, rhythmic footsteps could be heard from the first-floor hall of Drunken Spring Tower.

Qin Mu had a feeling and looked up.

He saw a handsome young man slowly walking up the stairs from outside Drunken Spring Tower.

He was dressed plainly, holding a folding fan, with a tall and elegant figure, exuding a scholarly aura.

He had a smile on his face, his eyes were like torches, deep and black, and his whole body emitted a warm and gentle temperament.

Qin Mu squinted his eyes, revealing a playful expression.

It's actually him.

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