"Why has Fairy Jiang found herself with so much free time to visit me today? Is something the matter?"
Watching Imperial Preceptor Jiang sit before him, Xiao Mo felt somewhat surprised.
Usually, Xiao Mo was the one who went to the Imperial Preceptor's Residence to discuss the Sword Way with her.
Or, when Xiao Mo was practicing at the Dao Seeking Altar, she would take the initiative to visit and spar with him in swordsmanship.
But it was very rare for Jiang Qingyi to come to Xiao Mo's chambers of her own accord, as she had today.
"Nothing in particular."
Jiang Qingyi's skirt brushed over the bench as she sat upright before Xiao Mo, then gave him a faint glance.
"I just came to see how Your Majesty was doing. After all, Your Majesty is in the prime of life, and the two consorts who entered the palace are both peerless beauties. I was worried you might indulge too much and die between a woman's thighs."
"Fairy Jiang, you jest." Xiao Mo smiled helplessly. "Let alone overindulging, I passed out drunk in bed last night. I actually got a good night's sleep."
"Passed out? Heh." Jiang Qingyi looked at Xiao Mo with amusement in her eyes and gave a cold laugh. "Does Your Majesty really think you passed out drunk last night?"
Xiao Mo met Jiang Qingyi's gaze, his expression growing serious. "I don't quite understand what you mean, Fairy Jiang."
"You don't understand?" Jiang Qingyi's lips curved slightly. "Does Your Majesty really have no suspicions about your two consorts? Do you truly think they're ordinary people?"
"..."
Xiao Mo was speechless for a moment.
He was naturally suspicious, but he had no proof.
And when Xiao Mo thought back to his past interactions with them, they had seemed perfectly