The mother and daughter were chatting in the room.
Su Mother asked Wang Xia to tell the kitchen to prepare more dishes for lunch. Wang Xia had just left to follow the order when the Butler rushed in.
"Madam, gifts from the palace have arrived."
Su Mother rose, surprised. "The palace is sending us New Year's gifts? There's never been a precedent for this!"
Su Li helped her mother to the front hall, where she saw an eunuch approaching with a beaming smile. "Greetings, Madam Su, County Princess. This humble one has been ordered to deliver New Year's gifts to your esteemed manor. These are bestowed by His Majesty the Emperor and Her Imperial Majesty the Empress, and these are from Consort De."
Looking at the boxes filled with jade artifacts, jewels, fabrics, and antiques, Su Mother felt a little dazed. She recovered and said, "We must go to the palace to express our gratitude later. Eunuch, please come inside for some tea."
"No need, this humble one must rush back to report."
Su Mother didn't insist, smiling. "Butler."
The Butler stepped forward and slipped a large purse into the eunuch's hand. The eunuch took it, smiled, and said, "Thank you for the Madam's generosity. Then this humble one shall take his leave."
Su Mother had the items moved into the storeroom and was about to return to her room when she saw the Butler leading a group of people in.
"Madam, the Crown Prince's Estate has also sent people to deliver things."
Su Li turned around and saw Ji Huaiyan leading the way in. "Greetings, Madam Su, County Princess. These are the New Year's gifts prepared by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess for the Su Manor. Huaiyan has been ordered to deliver them."
The group exchanged pleasantries for a while.
After seeing off Ji Huaiyan, the Butler said, "We might have to clear out a room next to the storeroom. The storeroom can't hold any more."
Su Mother nodded. "You make the arrangements."
After lunch, Jun Mo accompanied Su Li, drinking tea in her room. Mo Yang entered and handed Jun Mo a letter.
"Your Highness, this was obtained from Zhao Huai'an."
Su Li heard the name 'Zhao Huai'an' and immediately looked over. Jun Mo took the envelope and slowly opened it. Upon seeing the contents of the letter, he frowned. It looked like a letter indicating a court minister was secretly colluding with a foreign country, but the handwriting was Jun Hui's.
"Obtained from Zhao Huai'an?"
Mo Yang nodded. "Yes. After he returned home from the Sixth Prince's Estate, he had Su... Rong Qing transcribe a copy of it."
Su Li walked over and looked at the contents of the paper, her face immediately turning dark. Jun Mo looked at Su Li and asked, "What's wrong?"
Su Li said coldly, "In this world, besides me, there is only one other person who can imitate my father's handwriting."
Jun Mo instantly understood. Thinking of Rong Qing's identity, he realized the other party's intentions.
Su Li walked back to the desk and slowly sat down. In her previous life, it must have been like this, leading to her father bearing an unfounded charge! Su Li clenched her hands. Jun Hui! Su Yue! You deserve to die!
Jun Mo walked closer and smoothed her hands, indeed finding deep nail marks in her palms. "Li'er, don't worry. Since we know, we won't let him succeed!" Jun Mo comforted her softly.
Su Li let out a sigh of relief. Yes, fortunately, they had discovered it.
Su Li rose, picked up a brush, and began writing on the Xuan paper. She would pay them back in their own coin! Su Yue was currently relying on Zhao Huai'an, wasn't she? Then she would ruin him first! Su Yue could imitate Father's handwriting, and she could imitate Zhao Huai'an's! Even Zhao Huai'an himself would probably be confused if he saw it.
Su Li finished writing and put down her brush, handing the papers to Jun Mo. "Have Jun Hui's subordinates 'accidentally' discover these in batches." Let them fight among themselves!
Jun Mo looked at the papers. They were all written in Zhao Huai'an's tone, but the recipient was the Crown Prince. How could Li'er imitate Zhao Huai'an's handwriting? Thinking of her mumbled words in her sleep,
he couldn't find any other reason except for what she said about her previous life. Could it be that when she said her previous marriage was to the wrong person, she wasn't talking about Jun Hui, but Zhao Huai'an? Then Zhao Huai'an deserved to die even more!
Su Li saw Jun Mo looking at the papers with a bad expression. She walked over, took his hand, and softly called, "Ziyan."
Jun Mo tossed the papers to Mo Yang. "Go and do as the Princess Consort said."
Once Mo Yang left, only the two of them remained in the room. Jun Mo suddenly pulled her into his embrace, saying with tenderness, "Li'er, no matter what you've been through, it's all in the past. In this life, you have me, and I won't allow anyone to hurt you! Including myself!"
Su Li paused, understanding that he must have guessed something, but he didn't ask. Mist gathered in her eyes. Su Li also hugged Jun Mo tightly. How incredibly fortunate she was to have such deep affection from him!
"Ziyan, I'm not as good as you think. Will you still love me?" Su Li asked carefully.
Jun Mo rubbed the back of her head, saying, "Foolish girl, no matter what kind of you it is, in my eyes, you are a treasure. I only blame myself for not being able to protect you then!"
Su Li's defenses instantly crumbled, and tears streamed from her eyes. Su Li shook her head, sobbing, "It's not your fault! You don't know how good you are!"
In her previous life, it was you who gave me the last bit of warmth in the world. In this life, it is also you who dispels the cold around me.
Jun Mo felt the dampness on his chest. Besides her dream last night, this was the first time she had cried in front of him. Jun Mo released her, gently cupped her face, and used his lips instead of his hand to kiss away her tears, finally resting on her red lips. The kiss was filled with tenderness and affection. He didn't deepen the kiss and quickly let her go.
"Li'er, I like a thousand and one kinds of you, but I dislike the crying you. Don't cry. Those people you dislike, I will help you deal with them, so they can never appear before your eyes again."
Su Li nodded. She also couldn't believe she would cry in front of someone. She wasn't someone who expressed emotions openly, yet she had broken her own rule again and again in front of Jun Mo. Only then did she realize that he, unconsciously, had already entered her heart, seeped into her bones.
"I'll have Si Qin bring some water. You can wash up." Jun Mo helped her sit on a chair and said softly.
Su Li nodded again, watching him go to the door to ask for water, and then personally wring out a cloth. He came back, knelt beside her, and carefully wiped her face, looking as if he was handling a fragile, rare treasure.
After wiping her face, Jun Mo walked to the window and said, "Li'er, look, it hasn't snowed at all today."
Su Li rose and stood beside him, watching the rays of sunlight filter through the plum trees. It was still freezing cold, but it looked very warm. Su Li nodded. "Yes, spring is here!"
The two stood by the window, smiling at each other. The sun would eventually break through the clouds, and the winter snow would eventually melt.
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