"Yes, we are!" Yan Xi thought for a second and said. He had things to do. It was luck that Duke Xing had just advised him to go out of the mansion sometimes.
"Then let's go now, Master. Childe Wang is still waiting for us," the servant nodded and said with a smile.
As Yan Xi went to meet Childe Wang, a feeling of displeasure came through his head. He didn't have a good impression of Wang Shengxue, another nephew of Duke Xing's, who seemed to be a wretched and evil person in Yan Xi's eyes. But Wang was very kind to Yan Xi, so it was hard for the latter to say out his wish of cutting off contact with the former.
Wang Shengxue had been wandering at an intersection of the corner. When he saw Yan Xi, he rushed over with joy and yelled, "Childe Yan!"
"Childe Wang!"
"Hurry up! We have to go now. If we are late, we will lose the chance to save her and that is really bad." Wang Shengxue said with a very happy smile.
<Frequent footsteps and voices came from inside. This time, the coachman could hear them clearly when they were speaking outside the room."Don't worry, Miss Zhao. Childe Yan and I will always be your backup, and you will be safe! That guy is just a son of a low-grade official. You don't have to be afraid of him," Wang Shengxue was comforting her, and the coachman heard it clearly."Thank you, Childe Wang, and Childe Yan. Without you, I wouldn't have known what to do. As a single woman alone in the capital city, I would rather die if... if that's the case," the woman sobbed in a low voice which sounded very delicate but with a little strong firmness."Don't be worried about it, Miss Zhao. It will be solved, and I assured you," Yan Xi also comforted her. He was given a headache by the current situation. He was willing to do her a favor but had no idea how to do it at the moment. He himself was also a foreigner in the capital city, and the
It had been a few days later when Nanny Yu got the information and came back.It was not that Nanny Yu had been inefficient, but that she had not wanted others to find out that people in Piaoyun Courtyard was paying attention to this Childe Yan's matter. After all, this matter had nothing to do with Shao Wanru. So it was unreasonable for her to ask someone to inquire about it."Miss, Yan's Mansion is an aristocratic family at the border. They have been guarding the border and have been old friends with our mansion for generations. This can be traced back to Old Duke. At that time, Old Duke and Old Master of Yan's Mansion were as close as brothers. I heard that they had once followed our previous Emperor to go on a campaign together. They could be said to have a friendship of life and death!"Nanny Yu selected some useful information that she had inquired about and reported it to Shao Wanru."I also heard that the two familie
"Fifth Miss, our mansion did not make these pastries before. But Minister Zhao's mansion sent the modes and ways to make them. The Third Madam asked us to try to make them and found that they were really delicious. So she asked us to make them today and invite the Madams and Misses who came to the mansion today to have a try!" The Nanny in charge explained with a smile.Shao Wanru picked up a piece of pastry with chopsticks, took a bite, and then nodded, "They are really tasty and beautiful.""Fifth Miss, I heard that this recipe was made by First Miss Zhao herself. Zhao's Mansion has never given it to others. This time they gave it to us because First Miss Zhao is going to marry into our mansion!" The nanny in charge smiled happily. It was a good thing to be praised by her master.The Fifth Miss was no longer the one before. They had to try their best to flatter her.Shao Wanru nodded. After tasting a piece of pastry, she s
She not only suffered a loss for no reason and was unable to talk about it but also felt extremely offended by it!Since the matter had been solved, Shao Wanru asked the Nanny in charge to keep an eye on it and rush to report to her if there was anything she could not deal with.She went back to Piaoyun Courtyard and changed her clothes.When Shao Wanru came back, the bride's bridal sedan chair had entered the mansion. She didn't go back to the tea room again but directly went to Qiuhui Courtyard to see the bride with Yujie.Qiuhui Courtyard was covered with bright red colors. The carpets on the floor of the porch and curtains hung on the door were all red, which built an atmosphere of happiness.In the bridal chamber, with the veil on her head removed, the bride was sitting on the bed with shyness, listening to the praises from the crowd in the room."Fifth Sister, you are here too! Let's go in tog
To be honest, Shao Hua'an's wedding was not worthy of a guest like Chu Liuchen, who was a descendant of the royal family.However, Prince Chen came and gave his blessings, which was owed to the fact that Shao Wanru was going to marry him. Unexpectedly, Prince Chen not only came here in person but also was accompanied by his two brothers. Because of this, the atmosphere of the wedding turned a bit solemn.It should be pleasant that Prince Chen came to put up a front for his future wife, and the whole Duke Xing's Mansion was also happy for that.Those princes were invited to the banquet. Making sure that they wouldn't be disturbed, they specially arranged a private table in a quiet place for them. And Shao Jing played hosts to the princes in person. Shao Hua'an also went to their table and drank a toast to them after he had done it to the other guests.Chu Liuchen was in poor health, so no one dared to persuade him to drink. P
Before Shao Wanru had come back to Duke Xing's Mansion, Madam Jiang and Old Madam were in charge of the affairs of the inner court. However, Old Madam aged, so everything was mainly handled by Madam of Duke Xing, Madam Jiang, who could be called as the master of the inner court of Duke Xing's Mansion.It could be proved by the fact that she had even plotted against Third Madam.Her nominal Second Uncle was also not simple. Not only did he know everything happening in the inner court, but also he took charge of the outer court. What's more, he meant a lot to the Emperor.But everything she saw now had proved that Old Madam had always been the dominator of Duke Xing's Mansion. Whenever it came to something important, her Second Uncle would always negotiate it with Old Madam. That was to say, as long as it was a big deal, Old Madam's opinion would be asked.No sooner had Madam Jiang left than Third Madam took full charge of the
"Third Sister, I think you have misread me. I have never been a good person!" Shao Wanru said coldly."You..." Shao Caihuan looked at Shao Wanru in a daze, with her words stuck in her throat. She slightly opened her mouth but couldn't say a word.It shouldn't have been like this. Shouldn't Shao Wanru explain this and then go in with her?"Third Sister, actually, I'm neither a nice person nor a stupid one. So... you think yourself wise to do something... but you'd better not do that in front of me. You just waste your strength on me. Grandmother will definitely push someone out this time. I don't know if it will be Third Aunt or not. It has nothing to do with me!"Shao Wanru slightly raised the corner of her mouth, but her eyes were still cold. The glimmer of smile did not appear in her eyes at all, and it even made people feel a little sarcastic.Shao Caihuan subconsciously opened her mouth and wanted to say som
Shao Caihuan gripped the handkerchief tightly in her hands. She struggled to suppress the panic in her heart and said anxiously.Shao Jing frowned. He ignored her.Old Madam's expression became gloomy and she was about to lose her temper. Shao Hua'an was relatively calm. He looked at Shao Caihuan and asked, "Third sister, why do you say that? Is there any secret in it that could not be known by others?""Third Girl, what's the matter?" Old Madam also heard something strange so she asked sharply.Shao Caihuan's hands were trembling, and then her whole body was trembling. She struggled to suppress the panic in her heart, gritted her teeth and said, "Grandma, what if the servants involve Mother in this matter? What should Mother do?"Speaking of this, Shao Caihuan cried, "Grandma, my mother didn't want to meddle in the affairs of the mansion at first. You know, she is in poor health, so she is not capable of managi
"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