Capítulo 140: Intoxicated Lotus (1)

With the Imperial City locked down, the people were filled with unease. They were not aware of the struggle between the Lin Palace and the Imperial Family. They were told the attackers who ambushed the Second Prince have not been completely eradicated and the sealing of the city was necessary to prevent their escape.

With the people restless, Mo Qian Yuan started to mingle among them frequently, caring for them, addressing the popular sentiment. Within a few short days, Mo Qian Yuan's standing and reputation improved by leaps and bounds and had totally overshadowed Mo Xuan Fei, becoming the prince of choice by the populace.

Jun Wu Xie laid low during this period, shutting herself up in cultivating her spiritual powers.

"Mistress, shouldn't you strike while the iron is hot?" The little black cat laid by the edge of the lotus pond, swishing its fluffy tail back and forth over the water.