The handover ceremony didn't last long. After the two sides met and exchanged friendly words, they returned to the city together.
Everyone stepped aside and watched the carriage pass before them, and their eyes landed on the two carriages behind. The two princesses of the Xu State were sitting inside. As the light gauze gently fluttered in the air, the faces of Princess Yutao and Princess Yuyan were faintly discernible behind the gauze, which made them appear more charming in the eyes of the crowd!
"Will the two princesses marry into our country together?" Someone asked confusedly because it was said only one princess would get married.
"No way, I heard there would only be one!" Another person replied. He had also heard of it.
"Who are they going to marry? Have you inquired about it?" A busybody lowered his voice and asked. They didn't care about how many princesses would marry into their state. Instead, they were eager to k
The two princesses and their accompanying members of the Xu State didn't live in the courier station. A courtyard had been prepared for them beforehand.Chu Liuchen separated from the others at the city gate, heading straight to Prince Chen's Mansion.Sitting on the horse, Chu Liuyue gazed thoughtfully after Chu Liuchen's receding figure. Initially, he didn't take Chu Liuchen as an opponent, but now he no longer dared to underestimate Chu Liuchen.Second Princess from the Xu State was going to marry Chu Qing. Only then did he know the marriage had nothing to do with Chu Liuchen. None of the messages delivered to him was accurate. He had thought Princess Yutao, who had a special relationship with Chu Liuchen, would get married into his country. Before today, Chu Liuyue had planned to sound out his father's intention with Princess Yutao's marriage. At present, it seemed he didn't need to do that anymore.He was simmering with
Wen Xichi, looking up at the Huaguang Temple's abbot, no longer beat around the bush and said bluntly, "Master, I think I saw the previous life, but it's different from this life. My fate in my previous life turned out as you predicted. However, things in this life deviate from my previous destiny!"His words sounded unimaginably queer, but Wen Xichi said them matter-of-factly without hesitation: he must be earnest about it.The Huaguang Temple's abbot knitted his long eyebrows. "If there is the previous life, which one do you think is better: the previous life or this life?"Wen Xichi pursed his lips. In his last life, he died of illness on the bed, and in this life, he had a successful life. In this respect, this life was certainly better. But in this life, why did he barely have any connections with the desire of his heart? In his previous life, he was unable to protect her, but in this life, he could do it.However, it w
Wei Dahai was very cautious. For many years, he had been prudent in his words and deeds. Gradually, he was in his element at work. Besides, his discreet attitude helped him escape a few disasters!Therefore, he believed that being cautious would be of great help. However, the conflict with Madame Dong frustrated him. He had thought that it was no big deal. Madame Dong was merely a businesswoman with a history of close contact with him. They hadn't met for many years, but so what? She had to follow his arrangements obediently no matter what.Therefore, he relaxed vigilance against this matter. As a result, he provoked Princess Chen.Wei Dahai paid no attention to Princess Chen, who had just married Prince Chen. It was universally known that Prince Chen was a dying sick man. Since Princess Chen would soon become a widow, how could he care about her feelings?However, against his expectations, this matter implicated him, and hi
"If you want to live with him, don't blame me for aborting the child in your belly. Our mansion didn't need the eldest son from a concubine. Besides, no one knows if this bastard in your belly is his own child!""If you want to follow Young Master Wei, you can be his servant girl first!""A cheap woman wants to climb up the social ladder. You things so highly of yourself. What bare-faced cheek!"A torrent of foul words overwhelmed the woman sitting on the ground with her hands on her belly. Helplessly and vigilantly, she looked at the people around her and the Young Madam surrounded by the crowd.Today, the past scene seemed to have happened again. After so many years, her face showed distinct signs of age. Yet, Madame Dong still recognized her at a glance: she was Miss Ouyang, the Young Madam back then.Now, she should be Wei Dahai's Madam, Madam Ouyang!So many years had passed, and the same scene
The door was on the latch, blocking everyone's curious eyes. Many people wanted to eavesdrop, but the two old maids guarding the door were obviously not easy to deal with.The outsiders retreated, gossiping while pointing to the door. They paid close attention to whether or not this Madam was telling the truth. Was it true that the couple wanted to seize the first wife's property? If that was the case, the couple was heartless and vicious. How could they do such an immoral thing?Many people didn't leave. Although they couldn't see the scene, they could at least listen to the sound. How would they solve this matter? In the end, there would be a solution. They had to see which side was in the wrong.Two strong old maids removed the screen in the accountant's office. Then, they saw Shao Wanru sitting on a large chair behind the screen.Wei Dahai's eyes twitched involuntarily. Subconsciously, he took a step back when he recogni
"Thank you, Lord Wen!" Shao Wanru said in the accountant's office."You don't have to be so polite." Wen Xichi said, his clear and soft eyes on Shao Wanru. "May I ask you a question?""Please go ahead, Lord Wen!" Shao Wanru smiled."Back then, you had just moved to the capital, but you seemed to have trusted me at first glance. Why would you believe me, a person you just met? And you even let me vouch for you. Weren't you afraid that I would deceive you?"They first met in the Butterfly Clothing Shop. At that time, Shao Wanru was just an eleven-year-old girl who had just entered the capital. While Wen Xichi, Third Young Master Wen of the Mansion of the Prime Minister, hadn't yet become the Number One Scholar. Nevertheless, it was certain that they had never met before."I was young then. When I saw you, I thought you must be a good person, so I took it for granted that you would help me. Now when I think about i
When Shao Wanru returned to the mansion, she went straight to the study!Chu Liuchen's study was in the building where he had lived. It was a three-story house, but it only appeared to have two floors from the outside.Hearing that she had come, Xiao Xuanzi hurriedly led her to the second floor and retreated.Shao Wanru asked Yujie to stay outside the room on the second floor. Then, she went to the third floor along the stairs inside. Chu Liuchen was leaning against a large chair and reading the official documents.The sunshine came streaming in at the window, making his handsome face shiny and creamy, like pearls and jades. When he raised his pretty eyes and saw Shao Wanru, he waved to her and beckoned her over.Shao Wanru walked over. Before she could say anything, he pulled her down into his seat.Chu Liuchen's hand dropped and wrapped around her slender waist. He pressed against her as if he had
"No matter what, she is with me!"Chu Liuchen's eyes softened. He reached out to hold Shao Wanru in his arms and looked down at his beloved woman in his embrace. Because of what she had said, her delicate face turned pink. Even if she had buried her head in his arms, he could still see the blush on her face. Chu Liuchen felt peaceful and happy, even going into raptures over such a scene.No matter what happened, he had everything as long as she was around."Don't worry. I won't be sad!" Chu Liuchen's response sounded inexplicable, but Shao Wanru raised her head slightly and peeked at him. Seeing the tenderness in his eyes, she immediately lowered her head again.They stopped talking and focused on enjoying the sweetness in their hearts brought by each other. There was no need to say anything else. The couple snuggled up together, knowing the wonderful feelings in each other's hearts...After coming out of Chu Li
"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