After the morning court session, Lan Xuanhan accompanied his father to his mother's place. Who knew that on the way there, the eunuch from the Sixth Concubine's mother, Concubine Hui, came to report that the Empress was sick. Also, because Sixth Brother's wedding was imminent, Father thought that he would only go to see Mother. It was not a big deal. He suddenly heard that Consort Hui was sick and was too worried. He decided to go and visit at the last minute. Before he left, he only gave a few instructions.
When he entered Fenglai Palace, the palace maid beside his mother came up to him and took the imperial crown from his hands.
"Your son greets mother." The Empress raised her head and looked at the child she was proud of. He was wearing the Seven-clawed Dragon King's court uniform and was bowing to her with his straight back.
"Come and sit." Ever since that serious illness, he had become slightly thinner, but the corners of his face were even more distinct.
"On the way here, a eunuch from Hui Fei Palace came to report that the Empress was sick. Father was worried and went to visit.”Seeing the doubt in his mother's eyes, he told her what had happened just now.
"Sixth Brother's wedding is imminent. As a mother, I naturally have to work hard. It's just that Little Sister Hui Fei's body is not good and cannot bear to work hard. Sigh!" The Empress said to the palace maid beside her," Prepare some tonics for BenGong to send over. Also, tell Consort Hui to take care of her body and not to overwork herself. If she needs help, just let me know. BenGong will definitely do her best to help."”
"It's the Empress. This servant will go and prepare." Xiao Ru didn't dare to delay after receiving the edict and immediately went to do it.
Lan Xuanhan smelled a familiar fragrance in the air since he entered the door. It was very similar to a person's smell. Had she been here before? No, it was impossible. How could a beautiful figure that even the secret guards could not find appear in this palace? However, this smell was really familiar.
"Third brother, third brother, did you hear what mother said?”The Empress explained for a long time before she realized that her son, who had always been orderly and never lost in thought, was in a daze. It was really magical.
"Ah, Mother, please speak." When he heard someone call his name, he realized that he was sitting beside his mother. It seemed that his mother had just said something to him.
The Empress sighed helplessly and could only repeat what she had just said. "Mother just said that if you have nothing to do, you can go to the sixth residence to take a look. If you need help, you can lend a hand. You're the closest to Mo 'er among his brothers. Now that Mo' er is too busy with work, you're the only one who can help him.”
Lan Xuanhan nodded. In fact, he had already told Sixth Brother to let him know if he needed help, but this kid never came once and sent someone to ask. The butler was questioned for a long time before he answered. Sixth Master had warned the servants that Third Master was still recovering and could not be overly concerned. He told the servants not to disturb Third Master's peace and mind and to solve the problem themselves. Sigh, he was actually looked down upon by a child.
"Son, don't worry."
"En, if there's nothing else, mother would like to rest for a while. He was old, and his body was not as strong as before.”With that, he leaned against a soft cushion.
"If your body is not feeling well, it is better to invite the imperial physician to come and take a look.”Then, she said to the eunuchs and serving girls who were waiting on her," Serve her well.”
The group of people seemed to be frightened and quickly knelt down." Please rest assured, Your Highness. The Empress is fine."”
"Mother is tired, why bother scaring them. Oh right, if there's nothing else, Han 'er can go to your big brother's place now. Perhaps you'll gain a lot.”
Lan Xuanhan walked towards the Eastern Palace with doubts. In fact, he was afraid to go to his eldest brother's place because there was a woman who looked very similar to Leng Shuiyun in the palace. Her sister-in-law would seduce him and make him miss her.
He did not take a carriage, but chose to walk. By the time he arrived at the Eastern Palace, more than fifteen minutes had passed.
At this moment, his eldest brother and sister-in-law were practicing calligraphy in the study room. It looked like a very heartwarming scene. The eldest brother placed his sister-in-law between him and the table. He held her hand and taught her seriously. Sister-in-law smiled shyly as she took note of it carefully. When would such a harmonious and warm scene appear in his prince's residence?
When the Cold Water Zoysia saw him coming in, she quickly broke free from her husband's embrace and stood at the side, her face red.
Lan Xuanmo coughed lightly to cover it up." A talented woman like your sister-in-law can't even read."”
Cold Water Ganoderma weakly retorted," It's because this word is too weird.”
Lan Xuanhan held back his laughter. He didn't know that his big brother would have such a human side, unlike the cold and heartless crown prince. "Little brother pays his respects to big brother and sister-in-law."
Could it be that all the eunuchs in the Eastern Palace were dead? No one had reported the arrival of a living person. "What brings Third Brother here?"
Er, it seemed that I had come in a very wrong way and had offended Eldest Brother. It was better to bring out Mother." Replying to Eldest Brother, I just went to Mother's place to pay my respects. Before I left, Mother told me to come to Eldest Brother's place. She said that there would be a great harvest. Little brother doesn't know, please give me some advice.”
It seemed that the Imperial Mother knew that Leng Shuiyun was here to visit her sister, so she called Third Brother over. She hoped that they would meet. It was a pity that she had just left not long ago.
Cold Water Zhi felt that it was not easy for the two brothers to talk with her here, so she quickly found an excuse to leave." I haven't sorted out the things that Yun 'er just brought over, so I'll leave first."”
Just as she was about to leave, Lan Xuanhan pulled her back. She looked at Prince Cheng, whose eyes were wide open in surprise, and froze on the spot. She didn't know what was going on, so she answered every question Lan Xuanhan asked until he said," Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Brother suddenly has something on and will take his leave first."”
Cold Water Zhi looked at Lan Xuanhan who was leaving in a hurry and asked her husband in confusion," Did I say something wrong?”
"No, Zhi-er, you can leave first. I still have some official documents to deal with.”The study room fell silent again. At this moment, Lan Xuanmo was the only one standing in front of the table. He looked in the direction of No. 3's departure and was in a daze.
When Lan Xuanhan rushed to the General's Mansion, he found out that Leng Shuiyun had left a moment ago.
Pei 'er, who was playing, heard that someone was looking for Sister Yun' er and ran over curiously. Qiu 'er quickly chased after her, afraid that this little ancestor would say something nonsense. She knew that before Miss left, she had clearly instructed that no one in the General's Estate was allowed to reveal her whereabouts to anyone, except for this little one.
What should have happened could not be avoided. No one expected Pei 'er to suddenly appear." Is this big brother looking for Sister Yun' er?”
"Yes, I am. Did Little Brother know where she went?”Lan Xuanhan looked at the little boy in front of him who looked like he was about eleven or twelve years old. He was just asking casually and probably wouldn't get an answer. However, he unexpectedly heard," Sister went west to something called Yu Shi…"
Before he could finish, Qiu 'er had already rushed over and covered the little boy's mouth. She shouted," Aiyo, little ancestor, stop talking."”
"Secret guards." As soon as she finished speaking, a black-clothed man suddenly appeared, scaring Pei 'er so much that she retreated. She accidentally sat on the ground and did not even cry out in pain.
"The West, and the world." He knew that the secret guards must know these simple words. Otherwise, there would be no need for the secret guards to exist if they could not even find a living person.
As expected, the answer he wanted came from the secret guard's mouth." Isolated from the world. I'll go and find it immediately.”
Just as he was about to disappear, his master said," No need. This time, This King will go personally.”
General Leng naturally understood what Prince Cheng meant and immediately stopped him." Your Highness, before I left, my daughter specifically told you not to tell Your Highness where she went. Naturally, she did not want you to look for her. I beg Your Highness to let my daughter go."”
"If this king finds her this time, I won't let her go.”His powerful words were like a promise, telling the general in front of him that Leng Shuiyun would definitely be his wife.
Was this the will of the heavens? Daughter, what else can I help you with?
The sky slowly darkened. The sun set in the west and the moon rose. The spring breeze caressed his face, bringing with it a trace of contentment and gentleness. A strange fragrance floated in the air. Leng Shuiyun looked over and saw a sea of locust trees in the distance. Pure white locust flowers bloomed on the branches, emitting a fragrance.
He drove his horse over, and the fragrance was even more refreshing. Suddenly, he remembered a poem. The pagoda tree in May rippled with flowers, and the fragrance intoxicated thousands of families. Where the spring water blue waves fell, the fragrance floated all the way to the end of the world.
As expected, there was a green pond on the east side of the pagoda tree forest. He dismounted and slowly walked forward. In this pure white locust tree forest, there was an exceptionally eye-catching plant. Its flower was pink and light red, like the hair of a shy girl. It fluttered with the breeze, carrying a faint and elegant fragrance.
Leaning against the tree, she sat on the ground. Her pure white robe did not seem to be afraid of being stained with soil. He chuckled as he recalled what had happened in the palace this morning.
"Sister is still the Crown Princess?" Pei 'er asked this question and did not answer for a long time. In the end, it was her sister who asked gently," What did you call her?”
When she was talking about her, her sister pointed at me with her jade-like hand. Pei 'er followed her gaze and replied," Sister Yun' er.”
"Then you can call me Zhi-er, Sister Zhi-er.”
Pei 'er shouted excitedly," Great! From now on, the Crown Princess Consort will be Pei' er's sister."”
Leng Shuiyun looked at the scene before her and shook her head in amusement. She asked about her sister's recent situation, and she vaguely said that everything was fine. Sister, don't worry, and send my regards to my parents.
She agreed to her sister's words. She didn't expect to suddenly mention Lan Xuanhan, saying that he had really made everyone worried. She said that he had knelt in the rain, vomited blood, and fainted. He looked so strong and tough, but after a serious illness, he had lost a lot of weight. Although he was still refreshed every day, he was not as good as before.
Leng Shuiyun only listened silently. She did not show any worry on her face, but she knew that her heart was twitching. She was worried. She wanted to see him, but she knew she couldn't.
The crown prince's strongest backer was his mother's Han family. The former prime minister, Lord Han, was the empress's father. With Lord Han's death, half of the Han family's pillars had fallen. The current head of the Han family was the finance minister, Han Chu, the crown prince's uncle. The other backer was the Leng family-the Crown Princess 'maiden family.
The Second Prince had always been eyeing the position of Crown Prince. It was said that he had already set his eyes on his father and wanted to defeat the Leng family. However, it was not that easy. His father had always been upright and clear in his actions. He was not afraid of others scheming behind his back because it was difficult to find flaws. Third Master and the Crown Prince were blood brothers. If she really married him, then the Leng family would really be placed on the table, waiting for people to plot against them. Therefore, he definitely couldn't.
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