Xiao Mo did not refuse and followed Qin Siyao to her bedchamber.
Hanjiu Hall was not particularly quiet at the moment. In fact, it was rather lively.
After all, Qin Siyao had only recently entered the palace, and most of the palace maids had little to do.
A few had gathered to chat, working halfheartedly as they talked.
But when they saw their mistress and His Majesty enter Hanjiu Hall, they hurried forward in alarm, knelt on either side, and called out in unison:
"Your servants respectfully welcome Your Majesty and Consort Mu back to the palace..."
"You may rise."
Xiao Mo nodded, allowing them to stand.
"Go about your duties. There is no need to be overly restrained in Hanjiu Hall, so long as you do not break the rules."
Qin Siyao waved a hand and spoke as well.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Consort Mu," the maids answered in unison.
Qin Siyao paid them no further attention and led Xiao Mo into the room.
"Have a cup of tea first, Brother Majesty."
Qin Siyao showed Xiao Mo to a seat, poured a cup of tea, and offered it to him with both hands.
Xiao Mo looked at the teacup in Qin Mujiu's hands, a trace of hesitation in his expression.
"Could you be worried that Mujiu has poisoned it, Brother Majesty?" Seeing his expression, Qin Mujiu laughed softly. "Please rest assured. Even if Mujiu poisoned herself to death, she would never let you suffer the slightest harm."
"You misunderstand, my beloved consort. How could I worry about you poisoning me? I was merely wondering what exactly was on your mind."
Xiao Mo glanced at the woman before him and accepted the cup.
Although addressing Qin Mujiu as his "beloved consort" sounded somewhat affectionate, it actually concealed far