The Supporting Actress Made A Comeback-Chapter 1035 - 1037: Just Playing Mind Games

As these words were spoken, everyone’s expressions changed, turning their gaze toward Mo Shu’s hand.

Indeed, Mo Shu’s once fair and tender hand was now pinched red, drawing much attention.

Oh ho.

The Empress is in trouble.

Only those aligned with the Empress had their faces turn purple and green, while the rest lowered their heads, secretly gloating.

The Emperor was startled and strode forward, saying, "What is going on?"

The Empress turned pale with fright and exclaimed, "Your Majesty, I am wronged, I did not..."

"It’s nothing," Mo Shu interrupted the Empress, her eyes a complex mix of sorrow, and the palpable bitterness made many feel it. Yet, considering her nature, the considerate and gentle Eldest Princess still defended the Empress, saying, "I believe it wasn’t intentional on Mother’s part..."

The Empress felt a jolt in her heart, wanting to salvage the situation, but in the blink of an eye, the Emperor’s expression changed.

The Emperor said, "Empress, what is going on with you?"

The Empress quickly replied, "Your Majesty, it was likely the new finger cots I changed into today; I accidentally scratched..."

Mo Shu chuckled softly, "Mother is as exquisite as ever."

The Empress’s heart skipped another beat.

Indeed.

Today, with the Eldest Princess returning to the palace, everyone was eager to come out and greet her, and yet she had the time to change finger cots??

Sure enough, the Emperor furrowed his brow.

Mo Shu said, "Why don’t I see Second Sister?"

The Second Princess, Mo Qing, is the current Empress’s biological daughter.

Before the Empress could speak, Mo Shu murmured, "Is it possible she’s feeling guilty?"

The voice was low, just enough for the Emperor and Empress to hear.

The Empress was both angry and alarmed, saying, "What do you mean by those words, Eldest Princess?"

Mo Shu smiled gently and replied, "No meaning, just grateful for Mother’s personal greeting; I am deeply touched."

The Empress quickly put on a sincere appearance, earnestly stating, "Seeing you unharmed, you bring me peace of mind. If anything were to happen to you, how could I face the late Empress sister in the afterlife?"

At the mention of the late Empress, the Emperor’s heart was also troubled.

Mo Shu merely smiled and said, "Mother had such a great relationship with my mother. If Dear Mother were to know how considerate you are to me, she would surely be very grateful."

The Empress’s heart calmed slightly but immediately sensed something was amiss. Mo Shu had been laying traps for her to fall into, how could she easily follow her words now?

As expected, Mo Shu continued, "These days, I have missed Dear Mother day and night, feeling very sad, and what I long for most is the apricots Mother used to personally make. Considering Mother’s great relationship with her..."

The Empress forced a smile and said, "Sister treated me like her own sister in life, and now the Eldest Princess is like my own daughter; what kind of request from a daughter would a mother not agree to?"

Mo Shu appeared grateful, her eyes reddened, "Thank you, Mother!"

The Empress detained her immediately, sincerely saying, "Look at this child, why are you crying, tired? Your father has prepared a banquet for you and the children to wash off the dust."

Mo Shu cooperated exceedingly, "Thank you, Father."

The Emperor affectionately said, "What is there to thank between father and daughter? I am much relieved that you are willing to return. Come, follow Father inside."

"As you command."

The father and daughter were in jubilant harmony, and as the Empress gripped her handkerchief, preparing to have her maid rise, Mo Shu suddenly remarked, "Learn some discipline in the future, it’s Mother’s kindness that has allowed you this leniency, but after all, Mother oversees the Six Palace as the Mother of the Country, and a maid’s presence represents her. Be cautious going forward."