No one expected a considerable turn of events would happen in the Marquis Xing's Mansion, reverberating throughout the entire imperial court...
Making Shao Yuanhao the heir of a duke looked like a snap decision. The news astonished all because everyone thought their fight for the title would have lasted for a few years. After all, this matter had existed since Shao Yuanhao was born. Therefore, many people had taken a wait-and-see attitude.
Either side emerging victorious would seem reasonable.
If the former Heir of Duke Xing were still alive, Shao Yuanhao would undoubtedly be the heir of a duke as his son, however young he was.
But the problem was that even Shao Jiang himself hadn't inherited the position from Duke Xing, so how could Shao Jiang pass it on to his son?
Compared with Shao Yuanhao, Shao Hua'an was more suitable in all aspects. Most importantly, Shao Jing became Marquis Xing, who was in charge o
"The past is gone, and the situation is no longer what it used to be. Times change. We should change our view according to circumstances!" The Empress stood up, walked into the inner room, and took out a box. Looking at the palm-sized box, she sighed and pushed it to Chu Liuzhou. "Mother, what is this?" Chu Liuzhou didn't know why the Empress sighed and asked, looking at the deeply unappealing box with astonishment. He watched her take it out with his own eyes; otherwise, he wouldn't have believed the box belonged to the Empress. Never had Prince Zhou seen any similar box that was so poor and shoddy. It didn't look like something from the Palace. "This... Prince Cheng gave it to me a long time ago!" The Empress leaned back with a gloomy look in her thoughtful eyes. "Why would Uncle Cheng send it to you?" Feeling even more surprised, Prince Zhou reached out to take the box. There was a key hanging on it. Aft
Nanny Yu called out that Shao Hua'an was in critical condition. Well, she was telling the truth. When Shao Wanru arrived at Shao Hua'an's courtyard and saw Zhao Xiran, who seemed to be much more haggard, she knew he was in danger. The doctors who came in and out of the courtyard did not look very well. Zhao Xiran welcomed Shao Wanru into the wing room. Shao Hua'an was undergoing medical treatment in the central room, where many people were hurrying to and fro, so it was not convenient for Shao Wanru to go there. "Sister Zhao, why would my Eldest Brother bump into Infanta Yuan'an's carriage?" After sitting down, Shao Wanru asked. Zhao Xiran looked up at Shao Wanru and was speechless for a moment. Shao Wanru looked very calm, slightly raising her watery eyes with peace. Maybe there was a little concern, but it was not obvious. After having been bombarded with all the troubles cause
"You're too eager for success!" Minister Zhao observed his daughter for quite a while and suddenly remarked, "Before you married, you always kept a big plan in your mind. But now, you've lost your mental poise!" Minister Zhao shook his head and sighed with regret in his eyes. "If only you were a man, I wouldn't have to worry so much about you!" If she were a man, she wouldn't marry into the Marquis Xing's Mansion in the first place, nor would she fall into the struggle for the title of the heir of a duke in the Marquis Xing's Mansion. Women, after all, were more affectionate than men. With Shao Hua'an in her heart, she saw the situation differently. Watching the accusing look in her father's eyes, Zhao Xiran took a deep breath and slowly lowered her head. "Yes, father, I'm a little too impatient!" "In the future, if... you can have everything. Since you have walked into this game, you should be careful. I t
"How could you not know who my master was?" Qu Le looked at her smilingly and took out an emerald bead from the pocket in her arms, flashed it before Ning Xueqing. "We're in the jail of the Ministry of Justice, so it's inconvenient for me to speak out something. Please forgive me, Madam Ning!" The emerald bead had appeared at Wang Yishu's funeral, which greatly embarrassed Dongxing, who was Wang Shengxue's concubine at that time. It was also because of this matter that Ning Xueqing came into contact with Shao Yanru. Even Wang Shengxue did not know about it. The little bead of emerald before Ning Xueqing represented Shao Yanru. Ning Xueqing clenched her fists and said, her voice throbbing with emotion, "Please tell your master to save me. I don't want to be locked up in this big prison. I have put all the blame on Wang Shengxue according to the instructions from your mansion!" She believed Qu Le's words and
Without saying yes or no, she asked in reply, giving tacit consent to the status quo. "Oh, the Marquis Xing's Mansion is going from bad to worse without showing any improvement. Though you were a daughter in their mansion, you have married into another mansion. How could they thrust you forward to face the challenge?" Rui'an Great Elder Princess scolded with a sneer. Everything was seen as clear as crystal to her. "Grandma, do you think I can do it?" Shao Wanru got straight to the point with her grandma, no longer needing to make every move only after mature deliberation. She loved the feeling when being with her family because she could say anything completely without scruples. It was completely unnecessary for her to be discreet in word and deed. She could speak out whatever came to her mind. Even if she said something wrong, her grandmother would be more than willing to forgive her. The feeling of being with family wa
In the Rui'an Great Elder Princess, Shao Wanru had arranged with Great Elder Princess what they should do next. Then, they went to the Palace. In the Palace of Benevolent Peace of the Empress Dowager, Infanta Yuan'an wailed with great sorrow and crumpled to the floor. Beside her knelt Ruiping Great Elder Princess, who cried so bitterly that she couldn't get up like Infanta Yuan'an. The Empress Dowager was sitting in the distinguished seat in the middle, and the Empress was next to her. The Empress's face appeared glum, and her eyes fell on Infanta Yuan'an with some displeasure. "A lovely girl ended up like this. It's so unlucky for my son." If it hadn't for the status of Infanta Yuan'an, the Empress would have broken off the engagement for her son. "Your Majesties, please back me up. They... these people from the Marquis Xing's Mansion have bullied me too much!" Ruiping Great Elder Princess said with resent
"Any officials are obliged to correct their errors, and I can't do as Minister Zhao said. Imperial Grandmother, I am here to apologize to Infanta Yuan'an on behalf of the Marquis Xing's Mansion. Even if the severe punishments may shake to the mansion's very foundations, it is what we should do!" Shao Wanru lowered her head with a sad look. This time, the Empress's face also changed drastically, and her cold eyes fell on Shao Wanru's face twinkling with hatred. Infanta Yuan'an could never be considered one of the state masters. No matter how inferior the Marquis Xing's Mansion was, it was the home of an official working for the Emperor. How could she be risen to gain the status of a state master? Of course, neither Infanta Yuan'an nor Prince Zhou was a master of this state. Before Prince Zhou became a crown prince, he couldn't be regarded as the future master. What was more, Minister Zhao was also mentioned. Compared with
Shao Wanru had seen this palace maid before — she was the Empress's capable and trusted palace maid. When she came back and stood behind the Empress, she did not arouse others' suspicion. Only Shao Wanru, who had been paying attention, noticed some sweat stains on her forehead. Obviously, the maid came here in a hurry. Shao Wanru pursed her lips and forced a smile. Ning Xueqing acted fast. Of course, the news came to the Empress at high speed. The Empress must have planted lots of spies inside and outside the Palace. The Empress knew about it as soon as the Ministry of Justice got some information. Shao Wanru lowered her head slightly. Since the Empress did not ask her directly, she no longer needed to pursue the matter. The dispute between Infanta Yuan'an and Shao Hua'an ended, and it would be the best ending when only Old Madam was sent to live a secluded and hard life. Shao Hua'an would hav
"Not yet. My leg just cramped up." Shao Wanru reached out to touch her calf, but her belly was too big to reach it.The Emperor reached out his strong hand and massaged her calf. The young and handsome Emperor breathed a sigh of relief. "Thankfully, you are not going to deliver the baby!"As soon as he said this, Chu Liuchen realized he had said something wrong. He hurriedly explained, "I didn't mean that. It's good that you are not delivering the baby now."After saying that, he realized that something was wrong again and laughed.Shao Wanru laughed so hard that she couldn't speak. Since when did Chu Liuchen, who was as scheming and gloomy as a demon king, could not even speak clearly?"You're still laughing. Did I say anything wrong?" Chu Liuchen glared at her. However, with an elegant smile on his face, he didn't look domineering at all.Shao Wanru continued laughing happily. After a while, she s
Everything in the past had a cause, but this cause was concealed in many mists, so it appeared unreal.After reading the letter in her hand, Shao Wanru put it down with a trace of a smile across the corners of her eyes. She had been relieved of some things. Once she hoped that Qin Huaiyong would treat her like Qin Yuru.This was what she hoped for most in her last life. After all, at that time, she had always thought that she was Qin Huaiyong's biological daughter, and she had no idea that her identity had been seized by Qin Yuru. Right now, Shao Wanru didn't want to mention it again. After the rebirth, she found out the truth and could not be reluctant to get close to Qin Huaiyong anymore.The memories of her last life were fading away, and they become blurred in her eyes.Putting down the memorial in her hand, Shao Wanru smiled with an elegant and calm look in her eyes. "Madam, please pass my gratitude to Ningyuan Army Gen
Shui Ruolan followed the Nanny who led the way ahead and felt uneasy. Since she came to the capital, she occasionally associated with some Madams from aristocratic families. She would not attend their parties unless it was necessary.On the one hand, she always had a weak character. On the other hand, every time she joined them, some Madams always asked about Madam Di intentionally or unintentionally. They were polite to Shui Ruolan on the surface, but they sneered at her behind her back when talking about her.People in the capital thought that Madam Di was Qin Huaiyong's legal wife. Shui Ruolan was a divorced woman. How could she compare with a decent Madam from an aristocratic family? Her status was much lower than Madam Di's. Of course, there were some people who flattered her. They were two-bit nobodies who wanted to curry favor with Qin Huaiyong.This was the first time Shui Ruolan had entered the Palace since she came to the capit
"Yes, Her Highness fainted. Hurry up... Inform His Highness to go to see her. Mingqiu Nun is also there... Hurry up!" Yujie was so excited that she spoke incoherently."Are you stupid?" Xiao Xuanzi looked at Yujie as if she were a fool."Quick! It's true. Believe me." Yujie was overjoyed and kept urging."His Highness will get angry," Xiao Xuanzi reminded Yujie.Yujie blinked her eyes in confusion. "Go quickly. His Highness will be happy.""His Highness will be angry!" Xiao Xuanzi said loudly. He thought that Yujie was out of her mind. What nonsense she was talking about! Xiao Xuanzi had seen with his own eyes how his master treasured Princess Chen. Princess Chen fainted now, but Yujie said that Prince Chen would be happy. What could he be happy for?Xiao Xuanzi felt a chill on his back. He even thought that he might not be safe. Instead, this silly girl was giggling here.Yujie looked
The swing swayed slowly. Shao Wanru sat on it and slightly narrowed her clear eyes in the sun, enjoying the gentle breeze. After a shower, the sky cleared up. Under the blue sky, she felt quite pleasant.It was the third day since the violent political upheaval in the Palace. Everything had returned to the right path, and the Emperor had woken up. The Fake Dead Medicine was remarkably effective.Chu Qing planned to kill the Emperor and shift the blame onto Chu Liuyue. In the end, he occupied the Palace, but at the last moment, Chu Liuchen changed the ultimate outcome.Chu Qing was not the deceased emperor's son. As the truth was exposed, he became a surviving supporter of the previous dynasty.Consort Dowager Qing had an affair with the prince of the previous dynasty on the run and was pregnant. After that, she met the deceased emperor, who had come to wipe out the rebels. She seduced him and entered the Palace. Not long aft
Chu Liuyue looked at the Emperor indifferently. During this period, the Emperor often vomited blood. He was used to such a scene. He fainted again, but so what?He walked up to pull the Emperor up and said, "Father, you'd better write it carefully so as not to cause me more trouble..."The next moment, his hand paused before the Emperor. Abruptly, Chu Liuyue reached out to feel his breath, and his face changed drastically."Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." Derong was terrified and looked at Chu Liuyue. Likewise, he reached out to feel the Emperor's breath and knelt on the ground in a panic. "His Majesty... passed away!"Chu Liuyue looked sullen and reached out to feel his breath again. He found it hard to believe that the Emperor would die of anger because of him. Although he had said he was not afraid of this result, it became more difficult for him to clear up such a messy situation when the Emperor died. Since he was in t
Lights of every palace in the imperial Palace went out at night. There was a great noise somewhere. When the first scream came, many people put on their clothes and lit the lights again.These women in the Palace looked ghastly pale. They wanted to hide elsewhere but couldn't find shelter in the darkness. They trembled and huddled together, not knowing what had happened. Anyway, it didn't sound like a good thing. How could such a lot of awful noise appear in the Palace? The first idea that came to many people was that a rebellion was happening.In the night, Zhaoyi Di hurriedly followed a eunuch carrying a lantern and went to a palace out of use.Chu Liuyue was sitting in the middle of the hall."Greetings, Your Highness!" Zhaoyi Di said."How is it going?" Chu Liuyue asked."Commandery Prince Cheng has taken some people to the Emperor's resting place!" Zhaoyi Di reported."Good, well d
"From the previous dynasty?" Shao Wanru looked up. Though she was surprised, she didn't show it. She had figured it out. But after confirming it, she was wide awake."Will the Empress Dowager be in danger? I'll go to the Palace every day in the next few days!" Shao Wanru suggested."No, it's too dangerous!" Chu Liuchen shook his head."It doesn't matter. I have helpers by my side and bracelets!" Shao Wanru reached out her hand and cutely shook it. There was a pair of glossy sapphire bracelets on her wrist. At a glance, they were not ordinary.Chu Liuchen said with his face darkening, "No!"Such a close-fitting concealed weapon should be the last resort. As long as he thought Shao Wanru would be in such a dangerous situation, he would not be at ease. "Let Qin Yiyan accompany my Imperial Grandmother!""But someone should accompany and protect Noble Consort Lan. If those people deal with her..." Shao W
"Master, there is something wrong with the sandalwood." Qi Jue pulled an incense stick out of the incense burner at hand.Chu Liuchen took it and frowned. "What's the problem?"Qi Jue replied with a serious look, "There is something added to it. If it is used for a long term, one will be mentally and physically exhausted, then lack strength, and spit out blood. If putting another ingredient into the medicine at this time, it is very likely to cause sudden death."On the bed, the Emperor leaned against Noble Consort Lan with a pale face. Just now, he spat out blood again, and he felt very uncomfortable all over.Noble Consort Lan stroked the Emperor hard while looking toward Chu Liuchen with her red eyes, but she did not speak."What was added?" Chu Liuchen asked sternly. He didn't trust the imperial physicians in the Palace, so he brought Qi Jue to the Palace. After entering the Palace, Qi Jue did not check the