Huangfu Chen was Situ Zixuan's cousin. In everyone's eyes, they were only cousins and had no other feelings.
However, in Huangfu Chen's heart, he didn't treat Situ Zixuan as his cousin. Instead, he had liked Situ Zixuan since he was young.
Just like Nangong Rui, Huangfu Chen had entered the palace since he was young and was very close to Situ Zixuan. The two of them grew up together and were childhood sweethearts.
Huangfu Chen knew that Situ Zixuan didn't like him. The person she liked was Nangong Rui.
That was why Huangfu Chen had never confessed his true feelings for Zi Xuan. Instead, he had always been secretly in love with her and had never had any improper thoughts about her.
As long as Zi Xuan was happy and happy, he was willing to do anything. Even if he had to protect her from afar, he would not complain.
Although the Situ Zixuan from the Tianqi Dynasty and the Xia Yutong from the modern era were obviously two different people, their appearances and personalities were completely different.
However, for some reason, Huangfu Chen would always treat Situ Zixuan as the modern Xia Yutong, so he slowly fell in love with her.
Just two days ago, Situ Lin had personally arranged a marriage for Zi Xuan in the court. Without needing him to guess, the future Fuma was definitely the Empress's younger brother. The youngest Great General of the Tianqi Kingdom, Nangong Rui, was also the person that Princess Zi Xuan liked.
Huangfu Chen, who was standing in the imperial court, clenched his fists in sadness when he heard the unexpected news.
However, there was nothing he could do. If he could not win Situ Zixuan over, he was destined not to be with her in this life.
Just as Huangfu Chen was silently wishing Nangong Rui and Situ Zixuan a happy old age…
Something unexpected happened. Nangong Rui suddenly knelt on the ground in the face of Situ Lin's betrothal. He publicly violated the Empress Dowager's will and firmly refused to marry Situ Zixuan.
Nangong Rui disobeyed the imperial edict and said that he had always treated Situ Zixuan as his biological sister and never had any other feelings.
What Nangong Rui did next was beyond everyone's expectations. He actually dared to ask Situ Lin to personally bestow him a marriage in the imperial court. The bride was not Situ Zixuan, who was a princess of a country, but the daughter of the General's Estate.
Faced with Nangong Rui's audacity, the Emperor was furious in the court. In the end, he ordered the guards to lock Nangong Rui in the imperial prison.
After knowing that she was rejected, Zi Xuan's mood must have been very bad. At that time, Huangfu Chen wanted to go to Zi Xuan's Bright Sun Palace and stay by her side to comfort her.
However, after thinking about it carefully, it was unnecessary for him to go to Bright Sun Palace. He knew Zi Xuan so well. She had a very stubborn temper and wanted to save face.
If he went there, not only would Zi Xuan not be comforted, it would probably make her feel even worse. It would make Zi Xuan think that he was there to see her make a fool of herself.
Huangfu Chen didn't expect to see Zi Xuan in front of the royal study in the palace after only a few days.
Just now, when Huangfu Chen came to the palace to remonstrate with the Emperor, he happened to meet the Empress and Nangong Rui.
Only then did he know that Nangong Rui had just been released from the imperial prison by the Emperor and might have already returned to the Left Minister's Residence.
After regaining his senses, Huangfu Chen looked at Yu Yan with a worried expression. He cupped his hands and asked,""Princess, are you alright?"
"Oh, I'm fine." Yu Yan smiled gently at him and shook her head.
"It would be great if you were him. At least here, I have a family member by my side, so I won't feel lonely. Unfortunately, you're not. Why would he come here? Maybe I missed him too much and even mistook him for someone else in broad daylight.”Yu Yan looked at Huangfu Chen, who looked exactly like her boyfriend. Her face was filled with disappointment as she muttered to herself.
"Who…who is he?" Huangfu Chen and Zou Mei asked in confusion. They did not understand what Yu Yan meant by her words. Could it be that there was another person living in Yu Yan's heart?
"It's nothing. I saw you rushing over here just now. Did something happen? Why are you in such a hurry?”Yu Yan quickly changed the topic.
"This lowly official has something to report to the emperor. I didn't expect to meet princess here.”Huangfu Chen cupped his hands and explained.
"I just came out from Imperial Mother's place. Imperial Brother doesn't seem to be in the royal study. He should be in Chengqian Palace now.”Yu Yan reminded him.
"Thank you, Princess." Huangfu Chen cupped his hands in gratitude.
"Oh, right, I almost forgot. I still don't know your name. You can enter and leave the palace freely, and not only do you know me, but you also came to the royal study to see my royal brother. Your identity must be extraordinary.”Yu Yan asked politely.
"Be friends…Princess, don't you know what our relationship is?”Huangfu Chen's heart sank.
"I've lost my memory. I've really forgotten everything that happened in the past. I really don't know who you are, what your identity is, or what your relationship with me is. So…I'm sorry, but I'll have to trouble you to tell me personally.”Yu Yan explained in embarrassment.
After Yuyan's reminder, Huangfu Chen finally understood. That's right, the princess had lost her memory, so she naturally didn't remember who he was.
However, Huangfu Chen didn't say that he was Yu Yan's cousin. Instead, he turned to Bing 'er and gave her a look.
It was obvious that Huangfu Chen wanted Bing 'er to tell Yuyan. Even if he told Yuyan his true identity, she might not believe him.
However, Bing 'er was Yu Yan's personal palace maid. As long as Bing' er told Yu Yan his true identity, Yu Yan would not have any doubts.
"Princess, Huangfu Shizi is your cousin. His father is King Duan, and he is also your uncle.”Bing-Er walked closer to Yu Yan and reminded her softly.
"What? He's actually my biological cousin?”Yu Yan turned around and looked at Bing 'er with her eyes wide open. She was surprised.
"Yes." Bing-Er didn't say anything more, but nodded.
"Huangfu Shizi, cousin?" Yu Yan turned around and looked at Huangfu Chen, who was standing in front of him. She could not help but shout in a low voice.
"This lowly official is called Huangfu Chen, the nephew of the empress dowager, the emperor's cousin, and naturally the princess 'cousin.”Huangfu Chen smiled gently.
"Huangfu Chen…Shen." Yu Yan blurted out excitedly.
" I didn't expect him to be this little princess 'cousin. Be it his appearance, voice, or even the last word of his name, he's exactly the same as Fang Luochen. It's been more than ten years, and I've actually met Shen here. Could this be fate?”Yu Yan was surprised and delighted.
"Princess." Huangfu Chen saw that Yu Yan was stunned again, so he cupped his hands and reminded her.
"I've already wasted quite a bit of your time here. Don't you have something important to tell your royal brother? I won't disturb you any longer.”Yu Yan reminded Huangfu Chen politely after she came back to her senses. A sweet smile appeared on her face.
"I will take my leave." Huangfu Chen cupped his hands and bowed to Yu Yan once again.
After the greeting, Huangfu Chen turned around and walked towards Chengqian Palace. He couldn't help but quicken his pace.
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