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At home, in the first year of the capital, many events occurred, some even life-threatening.
Although she was not a superstitious person, she could not avoid customs and began preparing New Year goods early, determined to celebrate a prosperous New Year, praying for her wishes to come true and everything to go smoothly in the coming year.
Azure Dragon Street was as bustling as ever, with crowds of people coming and going, and street vendors and performers offering a variety of entertainments.
Dressed in a green Long Skirt embroidered with branch flowers, Liu Qingxi walked alongside Wen Family, who wore a light pink Butterflies Dancing Among Flowers silk cloak. One was gentle and dignified, while the other was playful and cute.
At first glance, they appeared to be mother and daughter.
Who would have thought that the gentle Wen Family was Liu Qingxi's future mother-in-law?
Since ancient times, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has been fraught with tension, with few managing to coexist like mother and daughter.
On the second floor of the Hundred Flavors Inn, in a street-facing private room, a man dressed in black had a stern expression. His dark hair fell behind him as his deep-set eyes focused on the steaming tea before him, rhythmically tapping on the table.
Behind him stood expressionless guards in black, motionless like statues, guarding the man’s side.
The group of men in black truly seemed unlikely to change their colors.
Dugu Hao had long been clad in black; even when required to wear princely robes for court appearances, they were black.
In just a few short years, he had gradually gained Dugu Han's trust. This time, due to his meritorious service in rescuing him, he had risen to become the Crown Prince.
He had achieved what he desired; all those years of plotting were for this moment.
Now, even if he did nothing else, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the throne would likely be his.
Although Emperor Dugu Han's health was gradually improving, after nearly a year of taking tonics that weakened his body further, his foundation had already been damaged. It was nearly impossible for him to recover to his former state.
At over fifty years old, he had few years left to live.
Therefore, it could be said that Dugu Hao had finally attained the position he had long schemed for. While he worked hard for the affairs of the state, his heart remained unfulfilled and empty.
In the palace, the feeling of emptiness was even more pronounced.
After putting down the towering stack of memorials and changing into casual clothes, he walked out of the palace, unconsciously heading towards the Hundred Flavors Inn.
At that moment, a glimpse of a graceful figure on the street caught his eye.
The pent-up frustration in his heart dissipated instantly upon seeing the girl's bright smile.
It was as if a beam of light pierced through the heavy fog, illuminating his confused path ahead.
For over twenty years, his heart had been calm and undisturbed, but at this moment, it suddenly began to race.
With thoughts in mind and actions set, he pushed open the door and stepped out of the inn, walking towards Liu Qingxi.
On the bustling street, people came and went, some dressed in luxurious garments while others wore simple linen clothes.
That pink figure stood out in the crowd like a ray of light, radiating an aura that made it hard for anyone to look away.
At that moment, Dugu Hao, in his capacity as a prince, did something incredible.
With his tall stature and the unique dominance of someone in power, there was a hint of warmth amidst his stern demeanor. His masterfully crafted features were perfectly presented before Liu Qingxi.
"Uh~~~ How is it possible to run into this? What are the odds, like finding a needle in a haystack!"
"The commoner greets you."
Before Liu Qingxi could finish her words, Dugu Hao waved his sleeve: " Miss Liu need not be overly polite. I was just taking a stroll and didn't expect to encounter you here. It is truly an honor."
Uh~~~ The guard behind him choked slightly. Your Highness, are you sure you’re not deliberately waiting here for a rabbit to take the bait? That’s quite cunning, isn’t it?
Well! Since she didn’t insist on formalities, she wouldn’t have to put on an act.
“Qingxi, who is this young master?” The Wen Family looked at him suspiciously. Although familiar, they just couldn't recall where they had seen him before.
Liu Qingxi replied, “Aunt, this is Duke Hao!”
What?! Such a big shot? The Wen Family was suddenly alarmed.
“Madam Yang, no need to be polite, just feel free. I didn't expect to meet Miss Liu so soon. On that day at Yanlong Palace, Miss Liu ’s demeanor impressed me greatly.”
Pfft~~~ Liu Qingxi wanted to spray him with a face full of disbelief. Demeanor? She was nearly scared out of her wits! Where was the demeanor?
However, when Dugu Hao led his troops into Yanlong Palace, his gaze couldn't help but linger on Liu Qingxi. The girl had a hint of nervousness in her eyes, her arms tightly clutching the person in her embrace, and her eyes remained shut.
But compared to the palace maid next to her who was sobbing and trembling, and the eunuch who was shivering in fear, Liu Qingxi remained calm throughout (actually, she was just stunned!).
Thus, in Dugu Hao’s eyes, Liu Qingxi was interpreted as having an entirely different character.
Liu Qingxi’s face flushed red as she awkwardly accepted the compliment from him, feeling truly undeserving.
Suddenly, the alarm bells rang in the Wen Family. This Duke Hao was not simple; the way he looked at Liu Qingxi revealed a hint of desire and determination.
This wouldn't do! This was her daughter-in-law; there could absolutely be no accidents.
Risking offending a powerful figure, the Wen Family spoke up: “Your Highness, I’m truly sorry, but my family and Qingxi have some matters to attend to. We’ll take our leave now; please feel free.”
Done! Without waiting for Dugu Hao to respond, they dashed out like rabbits, leaving no room for his imagination.
As a mother, it was her duty to drive away any unwanted suitors from her future daughter-in-law.
And she immediately reported to Yang Yichen: “You must be aware that with how outstanding Qingxi is, there are many who covet her.”
A sudden sense of crisis surged within Yang Yichen. His beloved girl was too exceptional; it was a sweet burden he willingly bore.
While watching Dugu Hao, a few brief words exchanged with Liu Qingxi echoed continuously in his mind.
In the mountainous Memorial, Yang Yichen held a book in his left hand and a brush in his right, quietly reviewing. However...
After a long time, his hands seemed to be fixed in place, unmoving, and his eyes were the same.
His thoughts drifted back to those lonely, dark nights when he felt utterly alone. Later, he worked tirelessly to strengthen himself, until now.
Yet even now, despite being in a position just below the emperor, this was not what he desired. The few nights spent at Ten Li Pu were the most comfortable sleep he had ever experienced in his life.
Returning to the capital, he had tucked those distant memories away in the deepest corner of his heart, thinking they were inconsequential interludes. However, encountering them again today made everything seem to be moving in an uncontrollable direction.
At this moment, his memories lingered on that brief and beautiful time.
Another ten days passed, and Yang Yichen finally returned home on time.
"Why are you back so early today?" They hadn’t even woken up when Yang Yichen left that morning; by the time he returned at night, they were already resting. Sometimes he wouldn’t see them for several days.
"I'm not busy anymore, so I came back early." Yang Yichen finally let out a sigh of relief.
Some concerns lingered after Dugu Li's downfall and Dugu Hao's ascension as the prince; for now, they were temporarily set aside.
However, it was also time to bring some matters to the forefront!
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