Ao Luanjing was extremely angry, but she couldn't do anything. It was improper to bring Sheng Weiqiao out of the banquet by force. After thinking for a long time, she had to go back to her room with anger.
She still felt displeased after she was back.
She ordered her servants to get out, pacing alone around her room with anger. She thought, "She has already been dating Prince Mizhen, but she still pretended that they are just brother and sister. Now I understand why she rejected my request to have a meet with Prince Mizhen indifferently even though I begged her eagerly. She treats me as a rival of love."
Ao Luanjing thought, "Sheng Weiqiao was so viperous. That matter that happened on the way to Chang'an last year was reported to my grandfather by my brother. So that's why grandfather was annoyed with me. I thought it was indeed my fault, although they didn't know the whole truth."
"But now, I clearly realize that it was all
Time went by so quickly while Sheng Weiqiao and her mother were thinking about the future.Half a month later, Li Shengxu came back to Nanfeng County.Due to the long journey, Li Shengxu, generally considered as a handsome but weak man, became a little thinner. But he was much more energetic than before since he had learned to swim. Originally, he was a bit effeminate because of his delicate and pretty appearance. But now he looked a little stronger, which made him much manly.He brought a lot of specialties, most of which were given to the Sheng Family. He also prepared the gifts for the Feng Family, Xuanyu Family and major officials in Nanfeng County.Madam Feng specially thanked him, "Your Highness, that's very kind of you. These are specially prepared by your sisters and brothers-in-law. You should bring them back to Chang'an to the Grand Princess Wuyang."The Grand Princess Wuyang had taught Li Shengxu to b
"Mizhen's marriage?" Madam Ji paused for an instant and said tentatively after a short deliberation, "As I heard, Princess Gaomi has assented to his proposal."She was aware that Old Madam Qin hardly said no to Princess Gaomi, about whom Old Madam Qin had developed a guilt complex.Though Rong Shuihe's rejecting Zhao Taozhuang and proposing to Sheng Weiqiao had mortified the Zhao Family, Old Madam Qin was unlikely to object to that so long as Princess Gaomi persisted in letting Mizhen deal with his marriage by himself.And more importantly, the Princess Gaomi that Madam Ji used to know wouldn't turn down her son's request just because of her mother's wishes."Why do you think I tried to pair off Taoxuan with Mizhen at the beginning?" Old Madam Qin asked expressionlessly, "I didn't lie when I talked with Ziye, but I didn't let her know my true intentions, either."Old Madam Qin added in an aloof tone, "Neverthele
Princess Guangling was killed by poison. Someone had added red arsenic into her daily herbal soup.Just like Princess Gaomi, Princess Guangling had also delegated the power of the harem rightly after her eldest son's marriage with Zhao Taoran and started to enjoy a happy life.Since there had been something wrong with Princess Guangling, of course, Zhao Taoran, the hostess of the Guangling King Mansion, was the first to bear the brunt.Therefore, Zhao Taoran asked someone to report this matter to Zhao Family not only for sending the message but also for asking for help.Old Madam Qin and Madam Ji recognized her intention after calming down. Then, they immediately asked for some details, "Have you controlled all the people who had touched that bowl of herbal soup?"That maid, who was sent to report this matter, sighed and said, "We've found the murderer, a maid who began working in the mansion last year. But she
"Uncle Feng, Aunt Zhan, Elder Sister, and Brother Xinzhang." Said Sheng Weiqiao. Their journey to Chang'an was not very smooth. They encountered an unpredictable storm on their way. When the storm came, their towered ships were at the deep sea far away from the land. Therefore, when the sailors noticed that something was wrong, it had been too late for them to find a port for shelter.Fortunately, the three families were all wealthy. They always used the best towered ships and sailors for their family members' journey, which enabled them to survive the roaring waves. However, since their ships were damaged, they had to find a place to have them fixed before continuing their journey.When they came to fix the ship, they would almost have changed to go by land if it had not been for that Senior Master Feng and Old Madam Zhan were advanced in age and could not bear the jolt.Even so, they often drank soups to soothe their nerves in the foll
Princess Gaomi feared that he would kill someone who had gossiped about Sheng Weiqiao, so she didn't directly answer him, "The news is indeed true. Shuihe, don't you know it?""There was a Dragon Boat Festival feast in the Shanglin Palace. At that time, you were shocked that I had gotten hurt. When you came back home, you became so angry for days." said Rong Shuihe. Princess Gaomi didn't respond to him, so his eyes got colder. He didn't ask more but whispered, "I heard that it was because Gaomi King and Princess Qingfang had told a lie to you. So if you want to know Kangzhao’s true nature, you must dispatch your trusted subordinates to investigate her in Nanfeng County, right?"He stopped his speculation and then directly turned around to ask Gongsun Yingdun standing outside the room, "Can you find out the one whom Princess Gaomi has sent to Nanfeng County and what has happened there within half a day?"Licking his lips, Gongsun Yingdun
Gaomi King had to do so because Rong Shuihe kept him on his toes after Gaomi King failed to kill him on his way back home from Daimao Island.Moreover, when Rong Shuihe became the Number One Scholar and then returned to Gaomi King Family, some followers led by Gaomi King hoped that he would be a great young master to defeat the powerful Meng Family so that they would be inspired. Therefore, there were many private discussions on supporting him.As strong supporters of Gaomi King, the Yuan Family and the Zhao Family had relations by marriage with Gaomi King Family. Especially Zhao Shi from the Zhao Family, Princess Gaomi’s brother, was responsible for training guards for him. They all thought highly of Rong Shuihe, so Gaomi King had to worry about Rong Qingzhuo, to whom he wanted to pass his position.After the plan of preventing Rong Shuihe from returning to Nanfeng County to govern the Gongsun Family on the Daimao Island failed, Gaomi K
After hearing Gaomi King’s words, Sheng Weiqiao's seniors looked at each other and became silent.Senior Master Feng coughed to break the temporary quietness. He said, "It's honored to have Your Highness come over here to make an explanation in person. However, Princess Gaomi might take it wrong. Weiqiao is our most favored child. We cannot make up our minds about her marriage simply with your words. We indeed come to Chang'an to find her a nice husband. However, it doesn't mean we decide to agree with the marriage between Weiqiao and Prince Mizhen. After all, our limited properties are far less than those of the powerful families in Chang'an.""We have spoiled Weiqiao. Being a wealthy and mighty family, Gaomi King Family must have strict rules, which might not be suitable for Weiqiao since she has always been careless and sloppy.""Your Highness, please make it clear to Princess Gaomi in case that she might have misunderstandings of the
"Mixue!" Gaomi King touched Princess Gaomi gently and whispered, "Our child finally came back after so many years. He hardly asks any favor of us, and we promised that we would gratify his wish... If you keep acting this way, he'll hate us!"Worrying that Princess Gaomi wouldn't listen to him, he lowered his voice, "Shuihe has been hobnobbing with Shu Sisters recently. And he'll move into his own mansion after he gets married. You don't want him to sever the bond with us by then, do you?!"His words persuaded Princess Gaomi. She gave a bitter laugh and braced up to make apologies, "My brooding over my lost Shuihe in the past ten-odd years has enfeebled my body. I recovered somewhat with the joy over Shuihe's big event, but I guess it will take me longer to fully recuperate from the depression. I don't mean to make light of you if I look glum or something else. I'm just too debilitated. I beg your pardon!"The Sheng Family didn’t believe