The Empress Dowager had a lot of thoughts in her mind, but she kept a smile on her face. It seemed that she was in a good mood.
Shao Wanru seemed to be at a loss and didn't understand why the Empress Dowager was so kind to her.
Rui'an Great Elder Princess knew that the Empress Dowager really liked Shao Wanru, so she was very happy. She hurriedly asked Wanru to thank the Empress Dowager for her reward. "Change" was just a word, no one would take it seriously.
As for the fact that the Empress Dowager said she liked Shao Wanru's jade pendant, no one would think that it was true. Great Elder Princess and Old Madam had never touched this jade with their own hands. Of course, they did not know that this jade was the most precious warm jade. It was warm all year round and was good for Chu Liuchen's illness.
Chu Liuchen was in poor health and rarely appeared in public. Even if he occasionally went into the palace to meet the Empress Dowage
There was a big leap in his words, so Shao Wanru seemingly failed to keep up with him for a moment. She lagged in response and then stretched out her hand to take out the jade pendant that Empress Dowager had given her."Empress Dowager has changed it!" She reached out her hand and handed the jade pendant to Chu Liuchen.The previous jade pendant was his, and now the so-called exchanged jade pendant was certainly his."This is not my jade pendant!" Chu Liuchen slightly narrowed his eyes, in which there was a sense of danger, and he looked not very happy."Empress Dowager said she liked your previous jade pendant, Your Highness," Shao Wanru said helplessly. She did not understand what this grandmother and grandson were doing. She rolled her watery eyes and glanced at Chu Liuchen. She did not believe Chu Liuchen did not know that Empress Dowager would "exchange" the jade pendant.He had asked her to wear it all the time,
Chu Liuchen gave a meaningful chuckle."Thank you, Your Highness!" Shao Wanru stood up and bowed to Chu Liuchen respectfully.Chu Liuchen elegantly waved his hand, pointed to the seat and gestured her to sit down. He said in a very easy-going way, "Our current relationship has been made clear, so helping you is helping me and I will not haggle over this! But..."When saying this, he stopped.Shao Wanru held the handkerchief in her hand and her heart was in her throat. She waited for the crucial turning point to come."I heard that Duke Xing has a good temper and seldom gets angry. Even if there is something wrong, he would just turn around and leave at most, so his reputation on the court has always been very good. I actually feel strange. Is Duke Xing's temper really so good? Did he get angry last night?"Chu Liuchen smiled leisurely.Shao Wanru thought for a moment and said honestly, "He got
"It's true, Doctor Qi. This time is true. This is the future wife of Prince Chen. She was framed and going to become a nun!" Xiao Xuanzi explained eagerly.Shao Wanru's face turned red immediately. Even though this was the truth, why did it sound so weird!Yujie was also anxious, and she explained loudly, "What are you talking about? Who wants to be a nun? Our Miss wants to go to the nunnery to observe the filial piety of the former heir of Duke Xing's Mansion and Infanta Qinghua!""Yes, yes, she will go to the nunnery to observe the filial duty. That's what I mean." Xiao Xuanzi nodded repeatedly to agree.Doctor Qi was suspicious. He looked at Chu Liuchen, who had not woken up yet, and then looked at Shao Wanru, who was small but beautiful. He sighed and said, "Your Prince really loves beauty even if he doesn't care about his life!""Doctor Qi, what are you talking about? This is the future princess determined by our
"Selecting a good marriage will be of great benefit to you, Your Highness. Today, Empress Dowager Queen gave a jade pendant to Fifth Miss of Shao's Mansion. I also heard that Prince Chen was in the side palace hall and was asked to meet her. Maybe Fifth Miss Shao is reserved for Prince Chen, so it will be the other Princes' turns. Prince, I have sorted out for you the information on the marriageable Misses from each mansion, please take a look at it and make a good choice!"In Prince Yue's Mansion, Mr. Liu, who sat opposite Chu Liuyue, asked Xiao Qizi to hand him a pile of documents. Although there were no portraits on the documents, Chu Liuyue had seen most of them before.Even for those whom he had not seen before, there were some rumors about them, so the information related to these rumors was handed over as well.Choosing a suitable wife was extremely important to Chu Liuyue.Chu Liuyue casually looked through several of them
"Even if I believe you for the time being, tell me what happened last night? How could these messy things happen? Duke Xing's Mansion has always had a good reputation for so many years. Why did such a thing that would tarnish our reputation happen to you on the day you just got back?"Old Madam tried to suppress her anger and asked in a low voice, with a serious look on her face.Shao Wanru was so angry that she felt it was really ridiculous. How partial Old Madam was that she thought all the trouble had been caused by her last night. Everyone had seen clearly that someone had wanted to frame her, but in Old Madam's view, it was Shao Wanru who had created trouble and ruined the continuous good reputation of Duke Xing's Mansion."Old Madam, please investigate into this matter clearly and seek justice for Wanru!" Shao Wanru raised her shimmery eyes and looked at Old Madam directly. "Who does not want me to find my origin? Who has such a big feud
Shao Wanru knew that Great Elder Princess visited Prince Chen's Mansion, but she didn't know what Great Elder Princess had said to Chu Liuchen. She only knew that Great Elder Princess left with worry. But when she came back, she was calm and gentle and the smile on her face had increased.She asked about Chu Liuchen's condition in a subtle way and knew that he was taking medicine now and he seemed to be in a good mood, so she was relieved.After that, she went back to her yard to deal with some business in the Yuhui Nunnery. Shui Ruolan came with Madam Dowager once and brought all the things that Shao Wanru used to take with her to the capital city.Shui Ruolan was very happy that Shao Wanru could return to her family. But she was also worried about Shao Wanru. She heard that people in Duke Xing's Mansion didn't like Shao Wanru. She thought that she also met such kind of relatives after she returned to her family. She was even forced to go to t
When they were talking, they arrived at the yard of Old Madam of Duke Xing's Mansion. Rui'an Great Elder Princess was very familiar with it, so she walked into the yard without even asking Madam of Duke Xing to lead the way.Madam of Duke Xing's forehead began to sweat. She knew that this matter was not easy to deal with. But if this was not the case, what could she do? Would she recommend a master? What's more, she still did not know who had done this.Who could not get along with Shao Wanru and her and was looking for trouble? Thinking about the incident that happened in that yard, Madam of Duke Xing was extremely sad.However, not only Old Madam, even Duke Xing was also asking her whether she did it. If she did so, wouldn't it be like stabbing her own heart?Shao Wanru was not so important that Madam of Duke Xing would put a knife into her own heart and burn down the courtyard that she had prepared for her son for so many years.
Old Madam quickly held back the grievances in her heart and even showed a kind smile on her face. She said soothingly, "Empress Dowager Queen, don't be sad. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Prince Chen will slowly get better. You see, Prince Chen is getting better all these years, isn't he?""This child's body..." Empress Dowager Queen could not bring herself to continue. She truly loved her grandson. When she went to see this child last night and saw him seemingly so listless, she felt very sad and her heart ached.Later, when she talked about Shao Wanru, the child perked up a bit. He even occasionally echoed what she said. Although his voice was very weak, she could see that he was in a better mood.This was also the reason why the Empress Dowager Queen flew into a rage when she heard that Duke Xing's Mansion had treated Shao Wanru badly this morning.If the Fifth Miss of Shao's Mansion could make Chen'er a 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