"So, Your Highness and the Crown Princess are here.”Lou Huan pretended that she had just noticed the two of them. She smiled innocently and bowed, as gentle as water.
"The Fifth Young Lady of the Prefectural Building is beautiful. Seeing her today, she really lives up to her reputation.”Qi Yin praised with 50% admiration and 50% probing in his eyes. In the end, he only said,"Seventh Brother has such a beautiful woman. I'm really envious of others."”
She was charming in her phoenix coronet and cape, but she was delicate and pretty in her plain dress. Qi Mu looked at her and felt amazed. She was the first person who did not lose face in front of Wan 'er. Instead, she seemed even more otherworldly. Wan 'er excelled in her exquisite beauty, while she excelled in her peerless beauty.
"Your Highness, you flatter me. In front of the Crown Princess, the number one beauty of the Qi Dynasty, Lou Huan is just a mere willow.”Lou Huan spoke gently. Although she said this, she did not flatter or belittle herself.
"Seventh Princess Consort is too humble." Yang Xianwan didn't expect her to lower her stance, so she replied awkwardly.
"Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law, Huan 'er is tired today. We'll leave first.”Qi Mu hugged Lou Huan without leaving a trace, as if he had done this action many times and was familiar with it.
"A night in spring is worth thousands of gold. I understand. Wan 'er, let's not disturb them.”Qi Yin's smile deepened. He looked at Lou Huan thoughtfully and left with Yang Xianwan in his arms.
After they were far away, Qi Mu let go of Lou Huan and said softly," It's even deeper. Go back to your room."”
She didn't reply, just quietly walking side by side with him. Her clothes dragged on the ground, bringing along the moonlight as they flowed over.
It was not until he returned to his room that Lou Huan glanced at him under the bright red light that she realized he was slightly tired. It must be hard to confront the person you love, especially when you have to remain calm while watching your beloved in someone else's arms. Yang Xianwan was too important to him. Otherwise, he would not have given up everything and eloped with her three years ago.
It turned out that time could also change a person, just like the elegant and graceful person they first met. Now, it was gorgeous and empty. That gentle alienation was the most terrifying.
For a long time, the two of them did not speak. Lou Huan had to break the awkward scene first and said," I didn't expect to see you again in such an occasion. I also didn't expect that our identities would be so different when we meet again.”A stranger who she didn't know had become her husband in the blink of an eye. If this was fate, then should she be happy or sad?
Qi Mu was stunned for a moment before he immediately regained his calm and collected appearance." This isn't a coincidence. I specifically wanted to marry you, Fifth Miss. Perhaps, I'm dragging you down."”The words fell like dusk, gentle and polite but distant.
Lou Huan knew this the moment she saw him. Others thought that the Seventh Prince only married the Fifth Miss because of her beauty. However, when they saw him, they understood that he was only repaying a favor for saving their lives. Perhaps, he was also scheming. Her smile was gentle. Although it was plain, it made people feel that it was flowing." A burden? Your Highness, you're being too serious. Lou Huan was just a chess piece used by her father to win over the royal family. She was destined to marry into the royal family. Your Highness took Lou Huan and made her the official wife. Lou Huan should be grateful.”
Lou Shuying was right about some things. Compared to her, she was still the so-called official wife. What else could she ask for?
A glimmer of light flashed across Qi Mu's clear and gentle eyes, but it disappeared in an instant. He specifically wanted to marry her not only to repay the favor he had done back then, but also to make use of her. Let's not talk about the fact that she was born in the Lou family, a wealthy family. However, her calm and composed behavior that day was not simple. After secretly investigating, other than the name of the fifth daughter of the Lou family, she had another identity. However, this identity could no longer be investigated in depth. Even the secret guards under him could not find out. She must have a powerful background.
Marrying her also had another benefit. Although the outside world was rumored that Miss Lou Wu was peerless, she was weak and not loved by Lou Beiye. Marrying such a beautiful but unsophisticated woman, most people would let down their guard against him.
When he first heard the rumors, he was also puzzled. However, when he saw the portrait, he saw the beautiful and elegant appearance. Only then did he believe that this woman was not simple. In other words, she and he were the same kind of person.
Seeing that Qi Mu did not reply, Lou Huan remained calm and said slowly," Your Highness, there may be no feelings between Lou Huan and Your Highness, but a cooperative relationship can still be achieved.”
Hearing this, Qi Mu's interest was piqued." Why would Fifth Miss say that?”
"Lou Huan needs to rely on Your Highness to let her mother live a better life in the Lou residence, and Your Highness also needs Lou Huan to hide from the eyes and ears of Empress Zhao and Crown Prince.”Even if she didn't know much about it, she had studied the situation in the court before she married into the family. On the surface, the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince were at loggerheads, but in secret, there was another force. This dangerous force came from her husband, the Seventh Prince, the carefree Prince who was like a banished immortal in the eyes of outsiders. However, unexpectedly, the Seventh Prince was him.
Her elegant and calm demeanor remained unchanged. Her gentle smile made people feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze, but when they looked closely, they found that it was a little cold. It seemed that he had met an incredible master. Whether he was used or used, it seemed that he could not judge now. Then, Qi Mu chuckled." A woman who can hide from Lou Beiye for more than ten years is indeed not simple.”
The current Seventh Prince was elegant and polite, but he was as cold as the moon. All the appearances were just a result of him scheming against the world. Lou Huan knew that if she wasn't good at pretending, she would definitely believe him without hesitation. However, she couldn't believe him, and she couldn't show any affection for him. Otherwise, they couldn't negotiate terms, and she couldn't fulfill Lou Beiye's request." If a person wants to survive, there's nothing they can't do."”
"With Fifth Young Lady's intelligence, if she had revealed it earlier, Old Master Lou would have treasured it as a treasure.”
"Yes, it's more useful." Lou Huan refuted him with a hint of contempt. Then, she sighed." Lou Huan did not want to become a chess piece in his hands, so she hid her strength and bided her time. However, she still could not escape.”He hid all his splendor, but unexpectedly, he could not resist the teasing of fate.
Qi Mu was a little moved. The moment she put on the wedding dress and married him, she might have already accepted her fate. Perhaps it was because they were in the same boat, or perhaps it was because the woman in front of him had a similar appearance to Wan 'er, but her temperament was completely different. She was as elegant as an orchid and as beautiful as a lotus, making him feel a little pity for her. He said calmly," Since Fifth Miss has become the Seventh Princess Consort, I will definitely do my best for her. From now on, you will be the happiest woman in Qi Dynasty."”
The happiest woman? Such tempting words, her beautiful eyes were calm and clear like water. What more could she ask for when she met such a husband? What else could she hope for? She smiled." In that case, Lou Huan will try her best to play the role of the Seventh Princess Consort.”
On the surface, her smile was beautiful, but only she knew the pain and struggle in her heart. Meeting the person of her dreams again, the only wedding in her life, was actually a deal. Was it sad or ridiculous?
"Fifth Young Lady, rest early. You've been tired for a day.”Qi Mu's gentle tone was a little more doting than the distance he had earlier.
"Your Highness." She stopped Qi Mu, who was about to leave, and looked at her with his crystal-like eyes, which made Lou Huan feel embarrassed." Your Highness, please stay here for the night. At least, you have to suffer for the first few days." After all, there are eyes and ears everywhere." These words were very obscure. From the order in the mansion, it could be seen that the Seventh Prince's ability could not be underestimated. Naturally, he had a way to block the news. However, there were always accidents. She had to be wary of the eyes and ears of the Lou Mansion.
Looking at her pure and calm face, Qi Mu's fair cheeks were dyed red. He smiled, like the snow on the mountain, elegant and refined." I understand."”
After Qi Mu left, Lou Huan sat weakly on the bed. Suddenly, she felt a chill run down her spine. She seemed to have thought of something. She got up and found an envelope in the box that she carried with her. It was an envelope that Hong Xiu had given her, but she thought that she would not be able to see it again, so she kept it at the bottom of the box and did not read it. She did not expect to open it on such an occasion today.
The letter in the envelope was her favorite daffodil paper. The paper was dyed with the clear fragrance of daffodils, and it was pleasant to smell it. The elegant handwriting on the paper clearly wrote the identity of the person she saved.
The man whom Miss saved was the seventh prince of the current dynasty and the seventh son of the emperor. He was the son of Empress Yixian. The woman was the daughter of the tutor of the current dynasty, Yang Xianwan. The two of them were childhood sweethearts and were in love with each other. They were originally a perfect couple, but when Yang Xianwan reached adulthood, Empress Zhao proposed for the Crown Prince first, and the Emperor appointed Yang Xianwan to the Crown Prince. The two of them then eloped and fled the capital, and were pursued by the government.
There were only a few words on the letter, but it clearly explained their identities. Lou Huan raised her hand and placed the letter in the candlelight, burning it to ashes.
After casually tidying up, Lou Huan went to sleep. She lay in bed, still cold. She lay sideways and unconsciously placed her hand on the jade ring on her neck. She sighed softly, and the corners of her eyes were sparkling.
Late at night, Qi Mu gently pushed open the door and entered. After sending off the group of people, he was already extremely exhausted. The dragon and phoenix wedding candles in the room were still bright, but the person on the bed was already sound asleep.
He slowly walked to the bed. The outside was covered with a blanket. The sleeping woman had her black hair scattered all over the pillow, making her muscles look like snow. Her ivory skin was as clear as crystal, and her exquisite facial features were exquisite. Her beautiful face added a bit of charm. Compared to Yang Xianwan's beauty, the woman in front of him was as pure as snow and as elegant as the moon.
To be able to marry such a wife and have such an exquisite heart, what was there to be dissatisfied about? At least, the days in the future would be much more interesting. A woman like her who made people feel at ease would be tranquil and clear. As long as there was an empty spot in her heart, she would enter.
He blew out the candlelight and quietly got into bed, lying down beside her to sleep.
A faint daffodil fragrance lingered around the tip of his nose, and he had a good night's sleep.
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