"Cousin, is there a cousin in your mansion?" Qin Yuru looked up at Di Yan, trying to hide her curiosity. She had been in the capital for a while, but she didn't see any cousin in Duke Yong's Mansion and thus she never asked before.
"Nope, she had left a long time ago!" Di Yan's heart skipped a beat, and he turned his head away in guilt, pretending to examine the broken frame of the screen.
"Gone?" "When did she leave?" Instinctively, Qin Yuru sensed something fishy. She was still smiling, but her eyes were full of doubt.
Di Yan coughed. "Before you came. She left for something at home!"
"She left before I came, why didn't I know about it?" At this time, Qin Yuru was sure this was not a matter as simple as it seemed. Though she was furious, her expression became even more gentle.
"It's not a big deal. She used to come occasionally to visit my mother and would stay for a day or two." Di Yan felt more and more uncomf
When her carriage stopped at the doorway of Ning's Mansion, Qin Yuru didn't get out of it immediately. Instead, she sat inside it looking at the mansion through and through, it had become deserted and crumbled now. Some sort of ridicule appeared on her face. "It is impossible that such a poor house could cultivate some good girls. That so-called cousin is just someone from an impoverished family!" What she didn't notice was that Qin Wanru was sitting in another carriage, which was among several others in the corner, and her eyes were fixed on the doorway of Ning's Mansion through the window, which was slightly raised. Having known that Qin Yuru wouldn't easily dismiss this anger from her mind, Qin Wanru naturally waited here earlier to be a looker-on. "Since that Ning Caixian intended to plot against me, she shouldn't blame me to take vengeance on her!" "Go tell the gatekeepers that we ask to see the First Miss of Ning's Mansion," Qin Yuru s
The crowd was parted to both sides by Di Yan, who rushed in hurriedly. Seeing that Ning Caixian exhaled more than she inhaled, he nearly pounced on her in a hurry. Di Yan instantly took her in his arms and asked anxiously, "Cousin Xian, Cousin Xian, are you okay?" Puffing and blowing, Ning Caixian seemed to be nearly out of breath. Seeing that Ning Caixian's situation was awful, all those people around them quickly stepped aside to make more space for her to breathe. "Cousin!" Qin Yuru was so angry that her face turned white because Di Yan came in and hugged Ning Caixian without even asking her. "You shut up!" Watching the delicate Ning Caixian in his arms, Di Yan roared. "Cousin, you... Did you yell at me only because of this b*tch?" As Qin Yuru saw the sarcasm on the faces of the people around her, her face turned ghastly pale, her lips quivered a few times, and her eyes' rims went red. "Have you finished giving
"You... What are you doing?" Ning Caixian gasped, covering her chest. She glared at Ning Xueqing, who was standing in front of her. "What am I doing? I'm the one to ask that. Ning Caixian, you did a great job today. How will you compensate me for the reputation you have ruined together with yours?" Ning Xueqing looked down at Ning Caixian, disdainfully. "You... But your usual... usual behavior is frivolous. What... what good reputation do you have left?" Refusing to admit to being inferior, Ning Caixian stared back angrily. "I do not care what I have done. At least, I won't allow someone to block me in front of the gate and curse me that I have grabbed her man, which is an extremely cheap act!" Ning Xueqing sneered. "Whether your reputation is good or not is none of my business. However, you are from the Ning family. I'm afraid you will get those people in the same strain of the family with you into trouble. Wait to be put in a pig's cage d
The thing that happened with Dong Xiu'er was simple to explain. Qing Xue sent her the hairpin but told her that her master gave it to her as a reward. She also told Dong Xiu'er that though she was a principal maid in Zhifang Pavilion, she was not in the master's good graces. In the past, Second Miss did not truly regard her as a trusted maid. Now she sent the hairpin to Dong Xiu'er because she not merely would like to make good friends with her, but also wanted Madame Dong to put in a good word for her. Dong Xiu'er saw the situation of Qing Xue in Zhifang Pavilion clearly, so she felt that what Qing Xue said was true. Dong Xiu'er finally accepted the hairpin after Qing Xue repeatedly implied that it was okay. Dong Xiu'er met the man when she accompanied Qing Xue to do something at Madam Di's place. Originally, Qing Xue was with the servant girl Qu'er, but the moment they were about to leave, Qu'er got a stomachache. So she asked Dong Xiu'er
Qing Xue made a trip and she took Dong Xiuer away in secret. Something bad had happened to First Miss in the family, and Second Miss went to comfort Madam Dowager. All the servants in the yard were busy with their own work and no one noticed that Qing Xue left again after she came back. But even if someone noticed, everyone was speculating things about the First Miss secretly. It wouldn't bother them if they discussed it with their friends in private. Under such circumstances, Qing Xue left with Dong Xiuer from the back door. Qing Xue sent away the old woman there with an excuse. Dong Xiuer followed Qing Xue all the way, and from a distance, she saw the man whom she missed for a long time standing under the tree at the door. At that time, she felt sad and her eyes teared up even before she reached. Qing Xue quickly soothed her, "Xiuer, you should be happy. He came here as soon as I told him in case y
Qin Wanru smiled. She picked up the cup at hand and took a sip, "Are you accusing me?" The misty steam passed through her thick and curled eyelashes, giving her face an unreal charm. Her delicate little face used to exude a childlike beauty. Because she was still a child, that beauty had more to do with being adorable. People could imagine how beautiful she would grow up to be, but they will not have much hostility to her at the time because her beauty was still that of a child. However, Qin Wanru looked unreal behind the steam, as if she suddenly changed from childlike to ethereal and beautiful. Behind the curtain of steam, she seemed to have grown up in an instant. There was a charm in her vulnerability. But her cold beauty made even Qing Xue tremble with fear! "Qing Xue, you became a slave at an early age, but you did not enter the Ningyuan Army General's Mansion. Instead, you were raised in a manor where you were supervised
In the backyard, an old maid was walking to and fro, quite anxious! As a creak finally came from the door behind her, she turned instantly and saw Qing Xue coming in a hurry. Instantly, she was overjoyed, reaching out her hands to pull her to a corner next to her. After craning her head to look at the door and find no one was tailing, she was relieved. "Auntie, anything else?" Qing Xue broke free of the old maid's hands unhappily, asking, "Previously, didn't you say you wouldn't come again?" The so-called "previously" referred to the time after the news that Dong Xiuer was to send the hairpin was spread. "Something happened, the hairpin is missing!" the auntie said helplessly. "Why missing? Everything was done according to plan, wasn't it?" Qing Xue said anxiously. At this time, anyone would be anxious when hearing the item they sent out after overcoming difficulties was missing. "Don't you worry, ou
"Miss, what does the Duke Xing's Mansion want to do by inviting you again? Wasn't it unpleasant last time?" After Qin Wanru told Qing Xue what to do and let her leave, Yujie couldn't help asking instantly, looking at the gifts on the table. This was also one of the reasons why Qing Xue went hurriedly to Qin Wanru just now. Surprisingly, these were gifts of the Duke Xing's Mansion, which also claimed that Madam of Duke Xing liked Qin Wanru very much, so she invited her to have a chat in their mansion. On the table lay two gift boxes, all open. In one box, there was a set of brocade dress, made of fine cloth. From the first look, one knew it couldn't be found on the market. Qin Wanru reached out her hands and raised a piece of the dress, and the cloth slipped silently from her hands, delicate and smooth. Such fine cloth was sure from tributes! The dress was tailored according to her previous height, with bluegrass p
"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