Sang Jiang stood under a kapok tree in the Imperial Garden, his little face scrunched up like a steamed bun. He was thinking about how to please Sang Ruo and coax her to go on the southern tour together.

A few kapok flowers drifted down, highlighting her delicate face and making her look exceptionally beautiful.

Liang Xuanyu saw this scene just outside Jinghe Palace, and he was stunned.

Sang Jiang has always pursued Prince Tianyi relentlessly, always bowing and scraping; she has never acted like this before.

She wore a light blue herringbone dress, the fabric of which was exceptionally soft and fluttered gently in the breeze.

Her skirt was embroidered, revealing glimpses of flowers, and her dark hair was tied in a high ponytail, making her look both pure and dashing.

Sang Jiang had never dressed like this before. Prince Tianyi liked gentle women, so she had been imitating Sang Rui, wearing pink clothes and a cute hairstyle, completely ignoring her own age.

It's not that pink doesn't look good on her, but her deliberately styled hair in a way that doesn't suit her age, coupled with her obsequious and timid demeanor, makes her just not likable.

Looking at Sang Jiang now, although she kept frowning, the confidence and pride between her brows could not be concealed.

Liang Xuanyu originally intended to teach Sang Jiang a lesson, but seeing him like this, he was at a loss for words.

In the end, Sang Jiang was the first to react. She frowned and looked at Liang Xuanyu, who was staring at her, wondering if this person had some serious illness and kept staring at her.

Liang Xuanyu noticed her movements and realized what was happening.

He smoothed a strand of hair from his temple and took two steps forward, thinking himself very handsome.

"Miss Sang." Liang Xuanyu greeted her with a fist and palm salute.

Sang Jiang blinked. What new character had she unlocked this time?

Liang Xuanyu blinked back when he saw her blink.

Sang Jiang frowned. Could this person really be an idiot?

Liang Xuanyu also frowned, just like her.

Sang Jiang: ...

She rolled her eyes at Liang Xuanyu and walked past him towards Jinghe Palace.

As he walked, he muttered to himself, "He probably has some serious illness."

It wasn't until Sang Jiang entered Jinghe Palace that Yang Yuxuan realized what a foolish thing he had just done.

He scratched his chest, a little agitated. Had Sang Jiang just scolded him?

He was in love!

Thinking about it, he strode towards the Empress's palace. He had made up his mind: he would take Sang Jiang as his concubine.

Jingren Palace.

After hearing her younger brother's words, the Empress pondered for a moment and then shook her head in refusal.

Although she disliked Sang Jiang very much, she had to admit that she couldn't touch Sang Jiang for the time being, at least not on the surface.

After all, the Eighth Prince and the Emperor are both paying attention to her right now.

Not to mention the Emperor, even the Eighth Prince alone is someone the Liang family can't afford to offend.

Seeing the Empress shake her head, Liang Xuanyu felt a surge of anger. He said in a bad tone, "Why not? You're not jealous of her, are you? Don't worry, after I take her back and have my fill of her, you can do whatever you want with her."

Hearing his words, the Empress was also a little angry. Her chest heaved slightly: "How dare you! What nonsense are you spouting? Why should I, as the head of the six palaces, be jealous of her? Don't I have any magnanimity?"

The words he spoke lacked conviction; it was as if he were talking to himself.

She was starting to regret letting Liang Xuanyu come. She had thought her younger brother would help her solve the problem, but it turned out he was just causing her trouble.

The Empress pressed her temples, her head aching.

Seeing that she was a little angry, Liang Xuanyu felt slightly intimidated. He walked to the Empress's side and said ingratiatingly, "Sister, look, isn't she your biggest problem right now? If I marry her, not only will the problem be solved, but I can also keep her under my control."

The Empress narrowed her eyes, and after a long while, she beckoned Liang Xuanyu to come closer...