Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Indeed, long ago, the Emperor had realized that the poison within him was administered by the Crown Prince.
He had previously let his guard down around the Crown Prince, which is why he failed to gather any evidence.
The Emperor had no intention of arranging a marriage for him; even if he did, the bride would not be a princess from the Exiled Nation. The next Emperor he favored was the Sixth Prince. If he were to betroth Luo Jingxian to Murong Cheng, then Murong Cheng would gain the support of the Exiled Nation's power, becoming a significant threat to the Sixth Prince.
The Emperor's hesitation was evident to Murong Cheng, and instantly, Murong Cheng's expression darkened.
In Murong Cheng's expectations, as long as he proposed it, the Emperor would have no reason to refuse. After all, he was a legitimate Crown Prince; marrying a princess from another nation seemed perfectly fitting.
Now, however, the Emperor's hesitation felt like a slap in the face to Murong Cheng, making him acutely aware that he did not hold such importance in the Emperor's eyes.
Moreover, he was absolutely unworthy of the title of Crown Prince.
In the end, this matter was postponed by the Emperor under the pretext of needing to consider its implications for diplomatic relations between their two nations.
As he left the palace, Murong Cheng trembled with anger.
He glanced back toward the Imperial Study, his eyes filled with malice.
"You refusing is not an option!" Murong Cheng smirked cruelly. "I will find a way to make you agree to this marriage arrangement!"
The winds of change swirled rapidly, and those caught beneath them could no longer avoid being swept into the impending storm.
Meanwhile, in this calm before the storm, the Sixth Prince—secretly designated as the next Emperor—remained blissfully unaware. Under the care of Ye Xiaohan and his family, he began to regain his youthful spirit and became more lively.
Although his liveliness was only in comparison to his former self, at least now he could engage in normal conversations and play with Liu Qi. When Liu Yang teased him, he would even show displeasure.
Compared to his previous cold demeanor that resembled an ice sculpture, he now felt like a living person.
Ye Xiaohan patted Liu Yang on the shoulder and praised, "Well done! Liu Zi has been completely tamed!"
"Of course! Just look at who I am!" Liu Yang said proudly, raising his chin arrogantly.
The subject of their discussion, however, glanced at them with a blank expression before continuing to play the game of 'sandbag toss' with Liu Qi.
"I want to join too!" Ye Xiaohan, rarely having free time, eagerly joined in and dragged the dazed Luo Jingxian over. "Let's play together! But first, we can only play normally, no martial arts allowed!"
After all, with two martial arts experts present, who could win if they got serious?
Murong Xi looked at Ye Xiaohan speechlessly. It was just a child's game; who would be serious enough to use martial arts? Only this strange woman would act so oddly.
"Let's play together! Qi should team up with sister-in-law!" Liu Qi had been waiting for Ye Xiaohan to have some free time. Usually, she was too busy for him to bother her. Now that he had the chance, he immediately raised his hand.
Murong Xi watched as Liu Qi unhesitatingly abandoned him and rushed to Ye Xiaohan, feeling a bit unhappy. During this time, Ye Xiaohan and Gu Bei were busy with important matters while Liu Yang was preoccupied with his own affairs and trying to get closer to Luo Jingxian. That left only Murong Xi and Liu Qi to play together.
At first, Liu Qi took care of Murong Xi. After Murong Xi's injuries improved, he helped look after Liu Qi. Liu Qi was like a weeble; a little nudge made her giggle and wobble around. Murong Xi found it amusing.
If he had a younger sister, she would probably be just like this—soft and cuddly, speaking in a baby voice, full of energy, playing until she fell asleep without stopping.
Like a sunbeam, she warmed everyone around her.
Ye Xiaohan noticed the heartbroken expression on Murong Xi's face as if he had just lost his favorite toy to a child and struggled to hold back laughter until his stomach hurt.
However, out of maturity as an adult, she still cared about this suddenly childish Sixth Prince.
"How about you team up with your brother?" Ye Xiaohan squatted down and asked. "It's lonely for your brother to play alone; come keep him company."
Liu Qi hesitated, glancing back and forth, unable to make up her mind. She liked both sister-in-law and brother, but sister-in-law usually couldn't play with her while brother was always available for fun.
But the sister-in-law hoped she could play with her brother, making it a difficult choice.
Murong Xi blinked nervously, staring at Liu Qi, waiting for her answer.
Liu Yang, unable to watch any longer, chimed in, "Why don’t you three form a team? I’ll team up with Your Highness. Come on, let’s get started!"
"Hey, why didn’t you call me when you all were playing?"
A group was having a lively time when two people walked in from outside. One was the Shangyang Princess, and following her was Murong Jing, who had recently been blacklisted by Ye Xiaohan.
As soon as Ye Xiaohan saw Murong Jing staring at her, she lost interest in the fun. However, seeing everyone else still excited, she didn’t want to ruin the atmosphere and decided to hold on.
Moreover, although Murong Jing had a tough attitude and refused to give up even when rejected, if he had truly done something particularly outrageous, it would only be a pile of gifts sent his way.
If they were to kick him out for that reason alone, it would seem rather unkind. They had been friends before; as long as Murong Jing no longer clung to her, they could continue being friends.
The Shangyang Princess scanned the courtyard as soon as she entered, especially looking around Luo Jingxian but not seeing the person she wanted to meet. Feeling a bit disappointed, she quickly immersed herself in this popular game that would never be allowed in the palace.
Since the last Lantern Festival when Lo Cheng saved her, after feeling sad for a while, the shadow of Lo Cheng gradually emerged in her mind.
Lo Cheng's handsomeness, bravery, and steadfastness deeply attracted the Shangyang Princess. The fact that he was willing to help before he even knew she was a princess showed he was a kind-hearted person.
Kind-hearted and skilled in martial arts—wasn't that exactly the standard the Shangyang Princess sought in a partner?
"Sigh..." When the Shangyang Princess realized she thought of Lo Cheng more than Gu Bei, she found it hard to discern her true feelings.
"Why am I suddenly noticing Lo Cheng? Isn’t General Gu the one I like?"
The Shangyang Princess anxiously tugged at the maid's sleeve and refused to let go. "Am I really that kind of fickle woman who falls for anyone who saves me?"
The palace maid felt that she was the one truly troubled. The princess had already asked this question for the hundredth time, but when it came to matters of love, even the princess couldn't find an answer. How could a mere maid possibly know?
She had never encountered a crush herself!
After a moment of thought, the clever maid suggested, "Since you can't figure out who you like, why not just spend time with both of them? After all, they are both your saviors, so it doesn't really matter who you end up liking!"
"Is that so?" The Shangyang Princess, already in a muddle, became even more confused: "I feel like something's off here."
The maid, eager to avoid the pain of answering the same question repeatedly, quickly replied, "What's off about it? Historically, princesses choose their consorts very carefully; of course, you should select the one who is most worthy among many!"
Whether it was General Gu or the Exiled Prince, both were handsome! Whichever one became her consort would be pleasing to the eye!
Encouraged by the maid, the still-dazed princess followed her advice. From that point on, everything unfolded according to her own feelings.
Without even realizing it, the Shangyang Princess found herself chasing after Lo Cheng.
However, when it came to love, the princess—who wasn't particularly knowledgeable—often forgot about romance altogether while she was having fun.
Just like now, she was completely engrossed in playing with a sandbag, fiercely competing for first place and betting her dignity as a princess.
The courtyard was as peaceful and serene as ever, yet filled with vitality.
Comment 0 Comment Count