The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 1273

Chapter 1273: Chapter 1082, Daydreaming

"Grandfather Emperor, let me tell you something..."

Daomang ran into the main hall, deftly climbed onto the dragon throne, leaned against the Emperor, covered his little mouth with his hand, and whispered into the Emperor’s ear, recounting what Xiao Mokuan and the palace maid had said.

At first, the Emperor still smiled, but as he continued listening, his expression gradually turned cold.

Daomiao, always attuned to people’s emotions, noticed the shift in the Emperor’s mood and instinctively hid behind Eunuch An.

Fortunately, the Emperor quickly composed himself, his face returning to a smile. He first helped Daomang sit properly, then cheerfully beckoned Daomiao to come closer.

"Grandfather Emperor will play a game with both of you, alright?"

Daomang blinked wide-eyed. "Grandfather Emperor, you want us to help you catch a bad person, which is Sixth Brother, right?"

Staring at the excited twins, their eyes brimming with eagerness, the Emperor said: "..."

Daomiao prompted him impatiently, "Grandfather Emperor, just tell us. We’ll help."

After a moment’s pause, the Emperor said, "When your Sixth Brother arrives later, he’ll give you scent pouches. Just take them without saying anything..."

Before the Emperor could finish his words, Daomang cut in, "Grandfather Emperor, we know already—pretend like we didn’t overhear him conspiring with the palace maid to do bad things, right?"

Looking at Daomang’s wide earnest eyes, seeking approval so obviously, the Emperor’s lips twitched. It seemed that a child being too smart had its downsides, as it made him feel somewhat inadequate.

Daomang tugged on the Emperor’s sleeve. "Grandfather Emperor, how are we going to catch Sixth Brother?"

Seeing the twins’ impatience, the Emperor chuckled and curiously asked, "Your Sixth Brother has been playing with you lots lately. Why are you so happy at the prospect of catching him?"

Daomang replied righteously, "Because Sixth Brother is doing bad things. Catching him means we can help him correct his mistakes."

Daomiao nodded in agreement.

Looking into the twins’ pure and transparent eyes, the Emperor reached out to tousle their hair. These little ones were still too young to grasp the gravity of the situation.

Daomiao, noticing the Emperor’s silence, patted his hand and assured him, "Grandfather Emperor, don’t worry. My sister and I are really good at playing games. Sixth Brother won’t suspect that we know he’s done something wrong, and we’ll definitely catch him."

After speaking, he even balled his fists, cheering himself up.

The Emperor smiled and encouragingly nodded.

This only made the twins more enthusiastic.

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After lessons ended at the Southern Study, Xiao Mokuan followed Daozi and Xiao Moreng to Qianqing Palace once again.

Xiao Mokuan touched the scent pouch hidden in his sleeve before resolutely walking toward the back hall.

From the moment Xiao Mokuan entered to when he approached the back hall, the Emperor had been silently watching from the shadows. Seeing Xiao Mokuan’s complete lack of hesitation, the Emperor let out a cold snort.

When Mokuan went to Xiliang, Xiao Yeyang and his wife had treated him kindly.

Yet now, in his pursuit of power, he had utterly discarded past kindness and showed no mercy, even towards his younger siblings.

The lineage of Consort Shu really comprised nothing but ruthless individuals!

Soon, the twins happily appeared in front of the Emperor, proudly wearing their new scent pouches.

Watching the twins, adorned with the pouches, being hugged by the Emperor, Xiao Mokuan’s gaze flickered momentarily before regaining his composure.

The Emperor kept Xiao Moreng and Xiao Mokuan for the meal, and after the two left following dinner, Eunuch An brought forth the two scent pouches and handed them to the waiting director of the Imperial Medical Bureau for inspection.

After examining the scent pouches, the director took a look at the incense burning in the hall and immediately turned pale.

Seeing this, the Emperor said coldly, "Speak—what filthy substances have been mixed in?"

Steadying himself, the director replied, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the pouches contain several medicinal ingredients. Used alone, they can refresh the mind, but when combined with ambergris, they cause memory loss and lethargy, ultimately leading to dementia."

Though the Emperor was mentally prepared, he was still astonished by Consort Shu’s audacity.

Using the twins to poison him—Consort Shu truly had nerve and cunning. Among all within Qianqing Palace, the twins were the ones he trusted most without suspicion.

The Emperor directed his gaze at Eunuch An. "Immediately craft two identical scent pouches. Tomorrow, Daomang and Daomiao must wear them again." He wanted to see just how far Consort Shu was willing to go.

The next day, when Xiao Mokuan arrived at Qianqing Palace to pay his respects and saw the twins still wearing the scent pouches, his expression relaxed slightly.

Having failed his grandmother’s previous order, he could not afford another mistake this time.

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