Madame Dong guessed it out. Later, she specially asked the shop-boy to inquire about it. When she was preparing to report it to Shao Wanru, Yujie happened to come over.
"Wei Dahai's mistress?" This result surprised Shao Wanru.
"Yes, it was just my guess. Wei Dahai has been very meticulous about everything. If that woman had been a complete stranger, he wouldn't have casually grabbed her to pretend to be me. That household was very mysterious, and its male master seldom appeared. I asked the shop-boy to describe Wei Dahai's appearance. Sure enough, someone said it was him."
Madame Dong said in detail.
"How long has he kept his mistress there?" Shao Wanru pondered over this for a while.
"I've specially asked about when they moved there. It was a few years ago. Although the male master was rarely seen, some people could spot him once or twice after a long time," Madame Dong said. When she realized the woman mi
Duke Cheng'en was well aware of his situation. It was already impressive enough for him to be Duke Cheng'en and live a peaceful and prosperous life. As for other matters, he wasn't that capable of being too ambitious. His sister was the Empress Dowager, and his nephew was the Emperor. He was satisfied with that. Duke Cheng'en was an elder who was quite friendly to others. He passed through the street often. When people who knew him greeted him, he would respond delightedly with a nod. The Imperial Household Department managed all miscellaneous items in the Palace. Thus, Duke Cheng'en thought he should pay attention to the prices of some goods on the market. Otherwise, if the prices of goods bought by the Imperial Household Department were much higher than the current market prices, others might think he had pocketed the difference. Sometimes, when coming across some really nice goods and confirming they wouldn't bring ex
The sky had already darkened, but the carriages were still moving along the road. Although Princess Yuyan was sitting in the carriage, she looked weary. She pulled aside the curtain and looked out with a gloomy face. "Go and ask. Why can't we stop to rest? We will be in the wild again if we keep going ahead!" Princess Yuyan protested angrily. "Your Highness!" The palace maid looked at her sheepishly because she didn't dare to see Prince Chen. "What are you afraid of? Do you think he will kill you? He can't do that! No matter what, you are my maid." Seeing the cowardly palace maid, Princess Yuyan reproached grumpily. Princess Yuyan had been pampered and spoiled in the past, so how could she stand this sort of hardship? When Chu Liuchen ordered the team to proceed slowly, she would go and visit him in a good mood from time to time. At that time, although Chu Liuchen ignored her, he was friendly. However, Prin
Rui'an Great Elder Princess was very surprised that Shao Wanru came over at this time. She took her hand and let her sit down. After looking her up and down and ensuring that she was no different from before, Rui'an Great Elder Princess breathed a sigh of relief. She wanted to see her granddaughter before, but Shao Wanru told her not to come over and said if she visited, someone would inquire about the news. "Why would you come to see me today? Is there anything wrong?" Rui'an Great Elder Princess asked with concern. Shao Wanru had told her not to visit each other, but she suddenly came here. Rui'an Great Elder Princess was really worried. "Grandma, I'm fine. I just want to see you. What happened before is over. It's okay to come and see you now!" Shao Wanru smiled, pulling and shaking her grandmother's hand. Shao Wanru didn't want to get Rui'an Great Elder Princess involved in the matter of t
"How are you getting along with the Duke Cheng'en's Mansion?" Shao Wanru asked, fluttering her long eyelashes. In case of any incidents, she didn't tell her grandma the truth. Her grandma was straightforward and couldn't hide anything, so the less she knew, the safer she would be. "The Duke Cheng'en's Mansion? The Empress Dowager's parents' home?" Rui'an Great Elder Princess asked in surprise, "What happened in the Duke Cheng'en's Mansion?" "Nothing serious, Grandma. It's for the Imperial Grandmother's birthday. I've married into the Prince Chen's Mansion, and Chu Liuchen is not at home now. It's my first time preparing a birthday gift for my Imperial Grandmother. My gift should please her. But since I haven't known her long, I want to inquire about her preferences from the Duke Cheng'en's Mansion." Shao Wanru lowered her head shyly, her fair and tender face flushing slightly with embarrassment. As a newly
Madam of Duke Cheng'en knew her husband had something weighing on his mind. It was related to the Empress Dowager. At that time, he failed to live up to his expectations and couldn't support his sister. So, although his sister was the legal wife, she had been suppressed by a woman whom her husband favored. Whenever he thought of it, Duke Cheng'en felt sorry for his sister. Therefore, he devoted his energies to searching for red items for his sister. Since he had no strength to support his sister strongly, he kept sending her items that could display her dignity as a legal wife. He was more than happy to lend her moral support. Duke Cheng'en always felt sorry for his sister. Because he had never achieved anything significant and couldn't be his sister's robust backing, she was often upset by some unkindness. Yet, he seemed to have forgotten his sister was the Empress Dowager now. Besides, the current Emperor was not the E
Duke Cheng'en didn't know that Shao Wanru's painting outshone his, and he bought that maple-leave picture in vain. After going back to his mansion, he headed for his study to appreciate the satisfactory painting again. To his great surprise, Madam's maid stopped him, saying that his wife wanted him to come to the inner court first. Duke Cheng'en, who had no idea what had happened, followed the old maid in. When he entered the door, his eyes immediately fell on the table — his precious painting was right in the box on the table. For a moment, he had no clue of what was going on. He entered the room. With his hands behind her back, he stepped to the table, looked at the painting, and turned back to ask in confusion, "What's wrong? You said you didn't want to see the paintings I bought, didn't you?" "Is this your birthday gift for the Empress Dowager?" asked Madam of Duke Cheng'en. Duke Cheng'en turned around
"What kind of painting do you want?" Rui'an Great Elder Princess was drawn to this matter and exclaimed in surprise, "The painting you've prepared for the Empress Dowager is nice. Do you need more?" She was worried that Shao Wanru didn't know how to choose gifts, so she patted her hand lovingly and remarked, "Too many gifts aren't necessary. Just pick the best one for her. The Empress Dowager has seen all kinds of good things. The expression of your goodwill is the most important thing. Your painting of maple leaves expresses your kind feelings and has a striking originality. It is the best. Why take the trouble to collect other inferior gifts?" "Grandma, I want to view more scripts and paintings. Maybe I can do better," Shao Wanru explained. "That's good. I have some. You can take away any of them that takes your fancy." Rui'an Great Elder Princess nodded approvingly, thinking that Shao Wanru meant to put all paintings’ ideas togethe
Thinking of these frustrating things, Madame Zhao felt dejected. If it hadn't been for her husband, her daughter wouldn't have had to waste so much effort and energy. Madam Zhao raised Zhao Xiran from birth. Her daughter had always been smart and quick-witted, even better than her son. Even Minister Zhao had repeatedly mentioned that it would be great if Xiran were a son. But her daughter had gotten bogged down in the abyss of misery because of the Marquis Xing's Mansion, and she couldn't get away. When Madam Zhao was also in tears, Zhao Xiran calmed down and put away her sense of grievance. With a soft voice, she consoled her mother, "Don't be sad. What's done is done. We should take more time to achieve our goal. If those characters are in this mansion, I think what we want is most likely in the study of Hua'an's father, but Hua'an doesn't know about it." She had searched inside and outside her husband's place several
"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