"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
"You used to be in poor health. But you just caught a cold. How could you suddenly... become so feeble?" Shao Wanru asked, looking Third Madam up and down. She was indeed startled. Third Madam had always been weak, but she was just not strong enough. How could she sink into such a dreadful condition? She seemed to have become a wreck and rotten to the core.Even if Shao Wanru didn't feel her pulse, she could tell Third Madam was dying. She couldn't help raising her willowy eyebrows slightly. Somehow, she struck upon an idea."I've completely broken down in health and become too frail to stand a minor ailment!" Third Madam looked at Shao Wanru and said seriously."Was your previous medicine used for refreshing people's spirits?" Shao Wanru asked tentatively."It should be. Although I don't know why it happened, my desperate situation should be related to the medicine Doctor Qiu gave me," said Third Madam.Shao Wa
After loosening her grip, Shao Wanru slowly clenched her fists again and exerted all her strength to suppress the towering rage in her heart. However, no matter how hard she tried, she failed to restore her equilibrium. At this moment, overwhelmed by her burning desire to wreak revenge, she could hardly wait to ruin everything here and destroy the Marquis Xing's Mansion. This place was permeated with foul odors. Every time she breathed, she felt a great rush of sickness!Her mind was occupied with disturbing thoughts, and her heart was full of anger and grief. She retreated with heavy steps. Abruptly, she turned sideways, covered her chest, and began to vomit.She didn't eat much in the morning. It was almost lunchtime. When she was in Butterfly Clothing Shop, she only vomited up some thin liquid.But even so, she couldn't stop vomiting violently."My Lady!" Yujie and Qing'er cried out, their faces changing dramatically. In
Shao Wanru opened her eyes at some point and stared at Old Madam coldly and steadily.Her face turned pale and colorless, but her lips were as red as blood, as if she were a bloodthirsty vampire. Such a sharp contrast was weird. Somehow, her previous delicate face looked a little spooky in Old Madam's eyes, and her heart lurched with panic.Suddenly Old Madam burst into a fit of temper. She was Shao Wanru's grandmother and an elder. How dare she glares at her and talk to her like that?The two old maids doing rough work had stopped and stepped aside, fearing Princess Chen would make them the first target.Times passed and circumstances changed. All the servants of Marquis Xing's Mansion understood this. None of them were courageous enough to offend her. Shao Wanru was not merely Fifth Miss Shao but Princess Chen.Old Madam held a servant girl's hands and left the carriage. "Shao Wanru, how could you speak so rud
Shao Jing and Old Madam needed to talk about something secretive without her. Zhao Xiran nodded with a smile, looked up at the door, and quietly returned to the wing room.Sitting on a stool in the wing room, she looked toward the room next door. The mother and son seemed to have a lot of secrets. Somehow, she felt something strange here...Inside the room, Old Madam leaned against the headboard and had calmed down. When she saw her son enter, she said, "What's wrong with you? Why do you have to marry that woman? She's just a servant girl. Didn't you say you kept her as a plaything?""Mother, it's all for Ru'er." Shao Jing said without asking about his mother's condition. With a frown, he reached out to touch his head in a fret."What's the matter with Ru'er?" Old Madam was stunned and asked in astonishment."We should consider her future. She is just a Secondary Consort without any children. Whoever inherits th
The gauze curtain covering the window was very thin and transparent. When it was dropped, a layer of light gauze landed gently on the couch by the window. Shao Wanru was lying there with her eyes tightly closed, her hand on the little pillow for doctors feeling pulse near the couch. After checking her pulse, Qi Jue slowly put down her hand and glanced at Chu Liuchen, who was waiting near the couch. When he walked out of the door, Yujie hurried forward and placed Shao Wanru's hand back on the couch.Chu Liuchen stepped out of the door and stood still. "How is she?""Don't worry, Your Highness. It's nothing serious!" Qi Jue said."But if it's not a big deal, why would she vomit violently like this?" Chu Liuchen asked coldly."Perhaps, Her Highness heard or saw something unbearable. She couldn't endure it and got such a big reaction. After a period of recuperating, she will be fine!" Qi Jue thought for a while and implicitly re
"Do you want to see Shao Yuanhao?" Shao Jing rolled his eyes, thought for a moment, and came up with a good idea.It was never easy to deceive Rui'an Great Elder Princess and Shao Wanru, but what about Shao Yuanhao? He had always been well protected. Compared to the others, he was the easiest part to break through."You're right. We should go to the Rui'an Great Elder Princess's Mansion and have a try, especially when Princess Chen is in poor health. I heard she was ill in bed and had no time to care about anything else." Shao Jing nodded and said after pondering for a while.Since Shao Yuanhao went to the Rui'an Great Elder Princess's Mansion, he became estranged from his family in the Marquis Xing's Mansion. Only at every festival and New Year would he come over with Rui'an Great Elder Princess's trusted subordinates. Usually, he paid the visit perfunctorily as a mere formality. Shao Jing didn't know much about his nephew. He only reme
"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