Chapter 369

A hint of complex emotion appeared in the eyes of both sisters.

Qin Mu loathed the Great Tang with a deep-seated hatred, and he also harbored a bone-deep grudge against Li Er.

Although Zhangsun Wugou was unaware of the situation and had never participated in any act to harm Qin Mu,

it was clear that Qin Mu still could not accept Zhangsun Wugou's good intentions.

Especially after the blood-testing ceremony.

Qin Mu always deliberately avoided Zhangsun Wugou.

Li Xueyan and Changle both knew how much heart and soul Zhangsun Wugou had poured into this garment.

It was precisely because of this that they were so anxious.

She had even separated from Li Er.

They were worried that Qin Mu would not accept the garment at all, and might not even spare it a single glance.

If that were truly the case, wouldn't their mother's painstaking efforts and the torment she endured through countless nights of agony be in vain?

That was not even the most important thing!

What was important was a mother's deep love for her child.

The blow to the heart was what made one feel most desperate.

Recently.

Zhangsun Wugou's health had been deteriorating further.

She was constantly coughing.

Sometimes, she would even cough incessantly throughout the entire night.

How could she endure such a heavy blow?

Wu Meiniang stood quietly behind the group, listening carefully to their conversation.

She believed!

The relationship between these people and Qin Mu was definitely more complex than imagined!

"You don't need to persuade me anymore! Regardless of whether Qin Mu accepts this garment or not, I must wait here."

Zhangsun Wugou's stubbornness was evident.

Do not be fooled by her appearance as a gentle and weak beautiful woman; if she set her mind on something, she would never turn back, even if she hit a stone wall.

How could a woman hailed as the greatest Empress through the ages be an ordinary woman?

As they spoke, the court officials inside the main hall also walked out one after another.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor has dismissed the morning court!"

Wu Meiniang reminded her softly, her eyes scanning the crowd incessantly, trying to find a trace of Qin Mu.

The anticipation and anxiety in her heart were no less than Zhangsun Wugou's.

"Mother, Husband is coming out!"

Li Xueyan spotted Qin Mu walking out slowly at a glance and went up to meet him, taking Zhangsun Wugou and Changle with her.

Seeing Qin Mu,

Wu Meiniang's breathing became rapid, and she stood there in a daze, nervous and not knowing what to do.

So much time had passed, and seeing the person she had been thinking of day and night again, that feeling was truly indescribable.

Especially for a delicate, sickly girl like Wu Meiniang.

The excitement and nervousness in her heart far exceeded everyone's imagination.

"Why are you all here?"

Looking at the few women in front of him who looked like celestial beings, Qin Mu suddenly felt a bit curious.

"Husband, Mother has something to give you."

Li Xueyan pushed Zhangsun Wugou, who was standing behind, forward.

"Is there something, Empress?"

As soon as he saw Zhangsun Wugou, Qin Mu immediately felt a headache.

A ridiculous blood-testing ceremony had almost driven Zhangsun Wugou insane.

Let alone her, he was going crazy too.

It seemed that popularizing biological knowledge needed to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.

Otherwise,

if everyone went around doing blood-testing, wouldn't he be at a huge loss?

No, no!

Absolutely not!

"Qin Mu, I sewed this garment for you with my own hands. I hope you can accept it."

Zhangsun Wugou placed the garment in front of Qin Mu.

Li Xueyan and Changle were extremely nervous, staring at Qin Mu with wide eyes, praying silently in their hearts.

Heavens!

Please have pity on Mother!

Qin Mu did not speak, just quietly looking at the garment in Zhangsun Wugou's hands.

Afterwards,

his gaze gradually shifted downward.

Zhangsun Wugou's slender, jade-like fingers were covered in wounds from silver needles.

It seemed she had truly put in a lot of effort!

"Empress, I can accept this garment, but you must agree to one condition," Qin Mu finally nodded after a long time.

Li Xueyan and Changle breathed a sigh of relief instantly, the backs of both sisters nearly soaked through.

"Tell me! I can agree to any condition!"

Zhangsun Wugou nodded without hesitation, her eye sockets turning red, and her voice beginning to choke with sobs.

As long as it was for Qin Mu, she would fear nothing, even death, let alone a single condition.

"I can treat you as an elder, but I hope you will not dwell on the blood-testing matter anymore," Qin Mu asked.

After spending so much time together,

do not bring up this matter again in the future, can you?"

Qin Mu believed that the original conspiracy had nothing to do with Zhangsun Wugou.

This woman wandered between the Great Tang and the Great Qin, merely wanting to bring peace to the world and atone for the sins of her husband and brother.

It was precisely because he saw this clearly that Qin Mu had never made things difficult for Zhangsun Wugou, let alone for Changle.

Zhangsun Wugou's expression froze, and bean-sized teardrops fell silently from her cheeks.

After a long time,

she finally came to her senses and said with a sob: "I... I understand! I promise you, I will not bring this matter up to you again; let's just pretend it never happened."

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"Mother..."

Looking at the heartbroken Zhangsun Wugou, Changle and Li Xueyan's eyes also turned red.

Perhaps...

they were the most miserable pair of mother and son in this world!

"Alright, I will accept this garment."

Qin Mu nodded and carefully took the garment from Zhangsun Wugou's hands.

It was silky and soft.

It must be very comfortable to wear!

Seeing Qin Mu take the garment, Zhangsun Wugou felt a sense of comfort in her heart.

Suddenly!

She felt a violent surge of Qi and blood, her heart rate accelerated instantly, and a sweetness rose in her chest.

"Puff!"

A large mouthful of fresh blood was spat out from Zhangsun Wugou's mouth.

"Mother!"

Li Xueyan and Changle were so frightened that their faces turned pale, and they hurriedly supported the swaying Zhangsun Wugou.