After contacting Xiao Xuanzi, Qing'er soon got the news and asked Shao Wanru to meet him in a tea house.
Shao Wanru left via the back door with Yujie.
The old maid at the back door had a good relationship with Yujie recently. From time to time, Yujie would go out from the back door to buy some food and things for Shao Wanru.
Because she was just a servant girl, and she sent a lot of things to the old maid at the back door every time she went out, this time when Yujie went out, the old maid only glanced at the little servant girl behind her and let her go.
In the past, when Yujie went out, she would occasionally take a little servant girl who helped her carry things.
Recently, Fifth Miss Shao had been very influential. Even Madam of Duke Xing had been locked up in the ancestral hall. It was unknown when she would be released. The old maid in the backyard did not dare to trouble the people of the Piaoyun Courtyard. She l
The warmth in her hands made Shao Wanru return to herself from the bloody scene. She took a deep breath and suppressed the hatred rolling in her eyes.Since her hatred was too profound to dissolve, she decided to just take her revenge. She, returning from the hell, had made up her mind to fight desperately with Duke Xing's Mansion in this life!"I'm fine!" She said, while struggling to get her hands out of Chu Liuchen's grip. However, he grasped her hands and showed no sign of loosening his grip.She raised her eyes to look at Chu Liuchen, only to find that he looked up at her with his explorative eyes. She somehow felt afraid that her secret would be found out."Tell me, what happened to you just now?" Chu Liuchen, who did not intend to let it go so easily, asked."I... suddenly realized... it must be Duke Xing's Mansion's another plot against me. They intend to kill Wang Yishu and then shift the blame onto me. When I
"If you can't handle it, just tell me, and I will clear the way for you!" Chu Liuchen said lazily."Thank you, Your Highness. I got it!" Shao Wanru bit her lip and said."Well, it's getting late. You should go back now. After we get engaged, I can come to Duke Xing's Mansion to visit you!" Chu Liuchen said, turned around and walked to the chair where he sat before and there was a cloak. He picked it up and shook it, which was not large and of a simple and plain style.It definitely didn't belong to Chu Liuchen.Holding the cloak, he walked up to Shao Wanru, put the cloak on her, and tied the cloak around her neck."This cloak is very ordinary. It's snowing outside!" He said in a gentle voice in Shao Wanru's ear so that she almost felt his warm breath. With a blush, she subconsciously pulled the hem of the cloak, felt a buzz in her head, lowered her head and dared not look at Chu Liuchen's face.After putti
The sky was very dark. In fact, it was not very late. Chu Liuzhou came out of the Empress's palace. Looking at the sky, he frowned tightly.He entered the imperial palace in the evening and had a chat with the Empress. At that time, it had not snowed yet. However, now it was snowing so heavily that the snow had been piled up on the road in a short time.It was some distance from here to the gate of the imperial palace. He didn't notice it in the past, but he found the current situation quite unpleasant.It would be more inconvenient for him to leave if he waited any longer.As he walked down the steps, a little eunuch followed him closely with an umbrella.They were followed by guards and servants.Surrounded by a group of people, Chu Liuzhou walked to the gate of the imperial palace.They walked unsteadily and much slower than usual. Chu Liuzhou kept frowning and was in a bad mood. Just now,
"How is Prince Zhou?" The Empress looked at the head of the Imperial Institute of Medicine with a gloomy face and asked."There's nothing serious. His Highness will be fine after resting for a period!" The head of the Imperial Institute of Medicine wiped the sweat off his head and answered cautiously.In fact, in terms of broken bones, Prince Zhou was not seriously injured, because he didn't break his thigh bone. However, no matter how minor his injury was, they had to take it seriously, because he was a prince anyway."There's nothing serious? In this case, what can be considered serious?" The Empress, who was furious, slammed the teacup in her hand on the table and shouted harshly."Okay... okay, we will do all we could to treat His Highness!" The head of the Imperial Institute of Medicine knelt down with fear and said hurriedly."How long will it take to cure him?" The Empress almost gnashed her teeth to ask.
The news that Prince Zhou broke his leg at the gate of the imperial palace went out the next day.The Emperor was furious in the court and poured out a stream of abuse against those from the six departments and nine ministers who might have any connection with it.In the imperial court not as lively as usual, all officials lowered their heads and listened to the Emperor's furious abuse. Then, the Emperor threw all the memorials at them.Prince Zhou, the legitimate son of the Emperor as well as the most popular candidate for the Crown Prince, had an accident at the palace gate. Thinking that Prince Chen was frightened and got sick at the same time, many people had all kinds of suspicions, but didn't dare to say so.Everyone was secretly guessing who did it, and the person behind it seemed to intend to kill two birds with one stone. If it were any other prince who met Prince Zhou at the gate of the imperial palace this time, there wo
It was none other than the Third Madam of Duke Xing's Mansion that Shao Wanru was about to see. It was the first time that Third Madam had invited Shao Wanru after she had formally taken over the mansion. She said that she had something to discuss with Shao Wanru.The houses for the first branch of Duke Xing's family were located in the middle of Duke Xing's Mansion, and the first branch had the most courtyards. Originally, everything in the mansion would have been inherited by the first branch, but later, Shao Yuanhao became the only offspring of the first branch. So naturally, no one cared about which houses belonged to the first branch. The second branch got some benefits from occupying courtyards, and so did the third branch.There was only one naive child in the so-called first branch, so no one would care about this.After Shao Wanru had come back, there was one more person in the courtyard of the first branch, but there were still only a
The Third Madam put down the teacup in her hand and said indifferently, "It's just a cheap and counterfeit tea set!""Third Aunt..." Shao Jie'er exclaimed in surprise."Well, we're done for now. I'm tired. You can leave now!" the Third Madam said, reached out to touch her head, and closed her eyes slightly."How are you going to redecorate my yard, Third Aunt?" Shao Wanru asked softly.The Third Madam closed her eyes and whispered, "Of course I'll do all I can to make it as good as possible. Nevertheless, I have just taken charge of Duke Xing's Mansion recently, so I may not be able to handle everything perfectly nor guarantee that you will be pleased with everything I choose to place in your courtyard.""I believe you will do a good job, Third Aunt. Second Aunt has been detained in the ancestral hall, and no one knows when she will be released. You're the only person in charge of the domestic affairs of our mansion. I
"Big Sister, why hasn't Commandery Prince Qing's Mansion sent anyone here?" Shao Jie'er rushed into Shao Yanru's room and anxiously asked Shao Yanru, who was about to take the medicine.Shao Yanru put down the bowl in her hand heavily, looked at Shao Jie'er coldly, and said, "What's the matter?"Noticing her cold gaze, Shao Jie'er shivered in secret and immediately returned to herself. She bowed sideways to Shao Yanru and said, "Big Sister! I came back from Third Aunt's courtyard!""What did Third Aunt say?" Shao Yanru lowered her head, looked at the bowl of thick decoction in front of her, and asked coldly."I told Third Aunt about the redecoration of Fifth Sister's courtyard. Although Third Aunt didn't say it clearly, I think she will send Fifth Sister some ordinary furniture," with worry in her mind, Shao Jie'er said vaguely."In this case, you may go back now. I need to take medicine!" Shao Yanru asked her to leave
"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