On the morning of the third day after Consort De's suicide, in Hua Rong Hall.
Wen Miaoran sat in front of the mirror and combed her hair, thinking about last night. Last night, Wen Miaoran was already asleep when she suddenly heard a commotion outside. She got up and saw Tian Ze barging in reeking of alcohol. Wen Miaoran hurriedly went forward to support Tian Ze. Tian Ze raised his head to see that it was Miao Ran and pulled Miao Ran into his embrace. When the palace servants saw this, they tactfully retreated.
Miao Ran gently caressed Tian Ze's back and said with heartache,""Your Majesty, why are you doing this? You have to prioritize your dragon body.”
"Tell me, why, why do I dote on her so much, but she has to treat me like this?”Tian Ze did not let go and instead hugged Miao Ran even tighter.
Tian Ze's words pierced Miao Ran's heart, as if he was saying to her,""Zhen dotes on you so much, why did you do this?”
Miao Ran did not make a sound, only leaning her head lightly on Tian Ze's shoulder.
"Miaoran, do you know? The happiest time of my life was when I was with you in the military camp. At that time, I was not the emperor. We are together every day. You play the zither for me and heal me. She could cry and laugh whenever she wanted to. He said he didn't want to see me, but he didn't see me for a few days. Those days would probably never come back.”Tian Ze slowly released his grip. Looking at Miao Ran in front of him, he was actually in a daze.
These words touched the most vulnerable part of Wen Miaoran's heart. She thought,'Yes, I used to love you so deeply.' But now, he had become so vicious and sinister. How could she be worthy of Tian Ze's love? Perhaps she couldn't blame Tian Ze for not loving her enough, but she should blame herself for not being worthy of his love. Thinking of this, Miao Ran couldn't help but shed tears.
Tian Ze saw this and asked in a panic,"Miao Ran, are you crying?" I didn't mean to, but I really feel that only you understand me the most in this palace. I only want you to know my weakness and helplessness. Do you understand?”As Tian Ze spoke, he wiped away the tears from the corners of Miao Ran's eyes with a self-reproachful expression. Miao Ran continued to look at Tian Ze with tears streaming down her face.
After a long while, the two of them did not speak. Tian Ze suddenly felt relieved and said,""Perhaps zhen should not have been the emperor in the first place. zhen should have brought you far away. It was this palace that changed us. Actually, it's all my fault. I neglected you a few days ago. It's my fault. I didn't understand. I swear that I will not disappoint you in this life.”
Miao Ran's eyes were filled with tears as she thought,"Maybe I can change back to the me you love. Maybe we don't have to go far away to stay together forever."
Thinking of this, Miao Ran couldn't help but smile and continue combing her hair.
At this moment, the door opened. Yan Mei entered the room with a washbasin and did not make a sound.
"Yan Mei, come, help bengong comb her hair.”Wen Miaoran ordered.
"Yes, Empress." Yan Mei walked over and carefully combed Wen Miaoran's hair.
Wen Miaoran noticed that something was wrong with Yan Mei's expression and immediately remembered. She stopped smiling and asked in a low voice,""Yanmei, you….. have you ever blamed bengong?”
Yan Mei's hand froze." This servant doesn't dare."”
"Rui 'er is after all your biological elder sister. She died loyal to bengong and bengong also feels that she owes you. Ever since the Empress entered the palace, Rui 'er had changed her name and stayed by the Empress' side to gather information for me, so that I would not be framed and would be safe. As a result, you sisters couldn't recognize each other for more than ten years. BenGong really let you sisters down.”As he spoke, he sighed.
"Niangniang is Yanmei and Jiejie's savior. Our sisters 'lives have long been Niangniang's, Niangniang need not blame yourself.”Yan Mei said lightly.
Wen Miaoran hesitated for a moment before asking,""Also…Imperial Physician An, did you give him a proper burial?”
"Replying to Niangniang, Imperial Physician An committed suicide to avoid punishment. His Majesty will not leave his corpse intact. His Majesty had already ordered the execution of all nine generations of the Imperial Physician An Clan. Empress, don't ask anymore. Asking will only increase your sadness.”Yan Mei's eyes turned red again.
" It's all this prince's fault. This prince usually sees that you and Imperial Physician An are very close. I thought that after this matter was completed, I could ask His Majesty to remove your slave status and marry you to Imperial Physician An. I didn't expect..." Wen Miaoran said and actually didn't know how to continue.
Yan Mei smiled bitterly when she heard this,"Yan Mei thanks the Empress for her good intentions. How can this servant be worthy of Imperial Physician An?" Even if Imperial Physician An was still alive, this servant wouldn't dare to obey. If the Empress really had the heart, she would perform a ritual for the dozens of vengeful spirits of the An family who died in vain so that they could die as soon as possible.”As he spoke, he bowed to Wen Miaoran.
Wen Miaoran felt even more guilty when she heard this. She only said,""There's no point in bengong saying anything now. bengong promises you that I will definitely ferry the An family. Yanmei, don't worry."
Yan Mei lowered her head and bowed again." This servant thanks Your Highness for your help. If Your Highness has nothing else to say, I will leave."”
Wen Miaoran thought for a moment and asked,"Tell me, how many days has it been since Yun Chu entered the palace?"”
"Replying to the Empress, Miss Chen has entered the palace for almost half a month.”Yan Mei replied.
"Summon Chen Furen into the palace, bengong wants to see her.”Wen Miaoran said.
"Yes, this servant will do it now." Yan Mei said and left the room.
Miao Ran continued to comb her hair in front of the mirror. Perhaps she was really wrong. She hoped that it was not too late.
General Manor.
"This lowly one pays respects to Furen. Someone from the palace has sent word that the Imperial Noble Consort's master has summoned you into the palace.”Fabian said respectfully.
"What did you say? Imperial Noble Consort wants to see me.”Qianwan immediately stood up and looked at Fengnian in disbelief.
"Yes, Madam. That was what the girl who came to deliver the message said.”Feng Nian replied.
Qianwan immediately put down Yun Chu's clothes and said,""Prepare the sedan immediately. We'll set off now.”
Hua Rong Hall.
"This official's wife pays her respects to Imperial Noble Consort." Qianwan bowed to him respectfully.
"Madam Chen, please rise." After Wen Miaoran finished speaking, she gestured for the other palace servants to leave.
Only Wen Miaoran and Pan Qianwan were left in the large hall.
"These few days, Chen Furen must not have had it easy, so how could BenGong have it easy? If it wasn't for the fact that she was anxious to protect her son, BenGong would never have detained Yun Chu in the palace.”Wen Miaoran spoke first.
Qianwan didn't say anything and just listened respectfully.
Wen Miaoran continued,"You must have heard about Consort De's matter. The reason why the Emperor did not hide this matter from the outside world was to remind everyone in the harem." In fact, it was this matter that enlightened me. The women in the harem fought and fought, but in the end, they only lost. Bengong is tired and doesn't want to fight anymore. Perhaps everything has already been decided. Qianwan, can you forgive Miaoran?”Wen Miaoran looked at Qianwan apologetically.
"It is truly rare for the Empress to be able to return from her lost path. How could Qianwan blame the Empress? After all, the Empress is also Qianwan's best sister.”At this point, Miao Ran and Qianwan's eyes turned warm.
Wen Miaoran saw that Qianwan didn't blame her, so she immediately smiled and said,""Where did I get this blessing from? To have a confidant like you, I thought you would never forgive me again. Sigh, the more you act like this, the more ashamed I am.”
"Empress, what are you saying? Our relationship of more than ten years, how can it be so fragile? Qianwan understood the Empress's situation, but she really couldn't help. However, Qianwan promised the Empress that if one day, something like what the Empress had predicted really happened, the entire Chen family would do their best to protect the Empress and the Prince's lives.”Qianwan was determined.
Miao Ran walked over to Qianwan and held her hand." You didn't blame me when I treated you like this. Instead, you did it for me. I'm here to thank you as your sister."”
Qianwan didn't say anything and just shook Miao Ran's hand.
" And…" Miao Ran paused.
"Empress, feel free to speak."
"I originally wanted you to bring Yun Chu out of the palace today, but His Majesty did not allow it.”
Qianwan was confused.
Wen Miaoran continued," You also know that His Majesty thinks highly of General Chen. He only wants him to stay in the Holy Capital. Although General Chen was in the Holy Capital, anyone with discerning eyes could tell that he would not stay for long. The Emperor only wanted to find a reason for General Chen to stay in the Holy Capital. Coincidentally, Yun Chu had entered the palace, and the Emperor also wanted to use this to keep General Chen here. Therefore, he only told Yun Chu to accompany the Princess and did not intend to let Yun Chu leave the palace.”
" I see." Qianwan nodded." Since Your Majesty has such intentions, I and Yuanchen can only stay in the Holy Capital."”As he spoke, a trace of worry flashed across his face.
Wen Miaoran saw this and quickly comforted her." Qianwan, don't worry. I will ask His Majesty to give you a gold medal. If you miss Yunchu, you can enter the palace to visit her at any time."”
Although Qianwan was sad, she could finally see Yun Chu. She smiled and said,""It seems that this is the only way. Qianwan, thank you for your consideration.”
Wen Miaoran felt a little relieved when she saw Qianwan being so reasonable. She held Qianwan's hand and said,""Yunchu and Anzhen are about to leave school. I'll take you to see her now. Yun Chu is really a very sensible child. Although she misses you every day, she never makes a fuss. I really like this child.”
Qianwan didn't say anything and just smiled. It seemed that Yun Chu had grown up. After half a month, she could finally see Yun Chu again. She was not only worried about whether Yun Chu was well or not, but she was also full of worry when she thought of this.
The two of them left Hua Rong Hall with their own thoughts.
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