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"It’s hard to say," Qing Luan sighed lightly in response, but in her heart, she was thinking: it was still her fault for viewing everything through the lens of a modern person, forgetting the opportunity that had come from leaving the Chen Residence. This small Chen Residence could be turned upside down by a Huang, leading to the current state of disarray, with everyone going their separate ways, making home feel less like home and family feel less like family. And as for the palace, it was even worse.
The emperor had killed his own brother for the sake of his reputation, and even his own daughter and son-in-law—what else was he capable of?
For his own sake, he would have no qualms about killing his own son, perhaps not even blinking an eye.
"Xuanyuan Rui is getting married; why are you so happy?" Could it be that she had changed her mind!?
Seeing her friend gossiping about her again, Qing Luan squinted her eyes and feigned a helpless sigh. "Oh, what does it matter if I'm unhappy? It won't change anything. Xuanyuan Rui told me that even if he marries Huang Jing'er, he will keep her at arm's length for life. Heh heh, Prime Minister Huang should be even happier!"
She wasn't some kind-hearted saint; other people's lives and deaths were none of her concern. Besides, she had known Xuanyuan Rui first. The emperor forcing himself into the situation didn't care whether anyone was willing or not; the outcome was beyond his control.
"You..." Yun Yiqing hadn't expected Qing Luan to have similar thoughts and couldn't help but chuckle. "No wonder you're smiling; you were thinking along those lines!"
"I don't care about titles. If they want to play games, let them play big. I can't force Xuanyuan Rui into the bridal chamber and see how he has children!" If that happened, Xuanyuan Rui would be in deep trouble.
"You... sigh, Qing Luan, it's not that I'm trying to dampen your spirits, but these are just small tricks. They have plenty of means at their disposal; it's definitely not as simple as you think... At worst, the final resolution will be Xuanyuan Rui following in his father's footsteps. Would you want to see that?" The emperor's ruthlessness was beyond her understanding; even she wanted to marry off to escape becoming a pawn again.
"Sister Yun," seeing her friend getting anxious, Qing Luan comforted her with a smile. "Don't worry; Xuanyuan Rui has already come up with a plan. He'll figure it out; just don't overthink it!"
"Really come up with a plan?" Yun Yiqing was somewhat skeptical. The difficulty of this matter lay with the emperor—was Xuanyuan Rui planning a rebellion?
Seeing the shock and disbelief flash in her eyes, Qing Luan understood where her thoughts were wandering and smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry; Xuanyuan Rui would never do anything to disgrace his father. It's just that this matter either needs to hit the mark or everyone will fall out. Xuanyuan Rui could be dismissed or even lose his life, so I can't tell you the details to avoid dragging you into it."
Because Yun Yiqing knew her well, the emperor had grown suspicious of her and arranged such a marriage.
This was something Qing Luan had overthought. The emperor himself was Yun Yiqing's father's murderer; if he wanted to treat Yun Yiqing well, he would remember his ruthless methods. Thus, his greatest wish was to appear benevolent in front of others while secretly hoping she would marry as far away as possible and never enter the palace.
Yun Yiqing did not respond; she understood that there were things Qing Luan did not want to discuss—no one could force it out of her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been compelled to reveal the grievances with Huang and the Huang Family after arriving in the capital.
If only she had known earlier, perhaps she could have given her more guidance instead of being so passive.
Fortunately, she had been stripped of her name by that fool Huang; otherwise, Qing Luan's marriage would have been left to others' whims.
No matter how great your excuses are, disregarding the matchmaker's words and your parents' orders is simply unfilial. A label of unfiliality can weigh heavily on a person, crushing them under its burden.
In the palace.
"Your Majesty," Consort De said nervously, gazing at the inscrutable man before her. Despite having followed him for a lifetime, she still felt she did not understand his thoughts.
"Mm?" The Emperor merely squinted at her before closing his eyes again, pretending to doze off.
"About the marriage between Princess Nishang and Xuanyuan General...," she began. This matter was entrusted to her, which on the surface indicated the Emperor's favor, but in reality, it was quite tricky. If she handled it poorly, she would earn the Emperor's resentment. If she succeeded, who would appreciate her efforts? She herself looked down on these three marriages, let alone others.
However, her main priority was to keep the Emperor in good spirits; otherwise, her son would have no chance at all. With her son's abilities, he could either rise above others or... she dared not imagine their fate should they fail—Queen and the Crown Prince would never tolerate them. They had deprived the Queen of too much favor; it was time to settle the score.
Failure meant death—a timeless truth.
"That's settled then," the Emperor waved his hand dismissively, not allowing her to say more.
"I take my leave!" Consort De frowned deeply as she cast one last glance at him before turning to leave.
Xuanyuan Rui was the only son of Xuanyuan Rui and Azure Lotus Princess, and also the Emperor's own grandson. Why would the Emperor issue such an edict? No matter whom Xuanyuan Rui wished to marry, based on his merits and status, he would not wrong anyone. Yet it seemed as if the Emperor suddenly despised him and wanted to cast him aside.
Everyone in court knew that Xuanyuan Rui had a significant grudge against Prime Minister Huang; this marriage alliance seemed rather absurd.
"Forget it," Consort De shook her head. She had enough troubles of her own without concerning herself with others' affairs. She pushed those thoughts aside and began planning her own future path.
The Emperor opened a scroll on his desk and saw several names written within. His eyes narrowed slightly, a flash of sharpness and a hint of cruelty passing through them.
"Lian'er, you will ultimately blame your father..." He recalled his beloved daughter who had perished too soon, and a softness appeared between his brows. "Father did not fulfill his duty..."
Remembering his daughter's pleas before her death, the Emperor's eyes darkened. He clenched his fists tightly for a moment before relaxing them again.
"There's nothing wrong with me. For the sake of national stability, sacrificing a few people is nothing..." The low whisper seemed to recount events while also trying to convince oneself, filled with hesitation.
It was merely one person's decision regarding a few marriages, seemingly trivial, yet the wise could sense something amiss beneath the surface.
What appeared unrelated here had become significant.
Some worried that with Prime Minister Huang and Xuanyuan Rui joining forces, it would be even more dangerous, while others cleverly thought deeper...
"Dad, what's going on with the Emperor?" After Fu Tianlin left, Bai Feiyang was confined at home by his father. However, he wouldn't be kept in the dark about important matters, so upon hearing this news, he exploded with anger. "Does he think Prime Minister Huang's power isn't enough? He's even brought Xuanyuan Rui into the fold. Isn't he afraid of a rebellion?"
Bai Song glanced coldly at his son's anxious demeanor and replied indifferently, "The Emperor fears nothing more than the combination of wealth, power, and military strength... So don't just look at the surface; the depths of this court are profound!"
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If I don't arrange for Mom to go to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow, it will be the grand finale. If something happens tomorrow, it will have to be postponed until the day after.
A friend had some trouble, and I accompanied her for a chat but ended up being kicked out... It was my first time encountering such a situation, and I was so frustrated I felt like banging my head against the wall. I couldn't argue with them; that would lower my own standards. I was going crazy...
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