She was the illegitimate daughter of the prefect. Her father, appreciating a certain general, betrothed his daughter to him and introduced him to Prince Xian. Living up to expectations, he became a...
Three days later, soldiers gathered at the execution ground.
The people gathered outside and saw a man and a woman kneeling there with iron chains around their bodies and iron shackles on their feet.
Knowing who these two people were in advance, the people couldn't help but sigh.
"I didn't expect that the Guo family is such a hidden gem. Both of them are villains!"
"Yes, why is Guo Liangxian so careless? He is the Prince Xian after all. How can a lowly official like him offend him? He disregards the Emperor's majesty and grace!"
"The same thing happened to the Mu and Liu families. What a retribution! The remnant of the Mu family and the grandson of the Liu family are still fighting each other."
"Looking at it this way, the Yuan family still has the advantage, having a prince as their son-in-law!"
"Yes, yes! The remnants of the Mu family are well hidden and have been lurking in the Guo family for many years."
"Now, let's settle all the old and new accounts and put an end to the past grudges!"
"Stop talking, stop talking. It's not something we can guess. It's just a pity for Song Ge'er. Will he be buried?"
"Huh? I haven't seen any trace of them in the past few days."
"Don't you know? The palace has helped them get rid of the Guo family and changed them to the unknown Ju family. It's really a godsend!"
"Oh my god! Such good news! It seems that the former Madam Guo of the Guo Mansion had a very good relationship with this Song Ge'er!"
"That's not a waste. After all, you're a juren. If you work hard, you'll have a bright future."
"That's right! My son has also heard about this Guo...Ju Zisong at school. He's really hardworking and motivated!"
"Pay attention, the entire Guo family lineage has been uprooted, the imperial power cannot be despised!"
"However, Guo Liangxian knew that Prince Xian doted on the princess, so how could he defy the imperial authority like this? Did he truly regret the divorce?"
"Shh! Don't criticize this, just think about it in your heart."
Everyone has different opinions on what happened afterwards.
Some say that Guo Liangxian holds a grudge, some say that Guo Liangxian is unwilling to give up, some say that he is reluctant to let go, and some even say that he wants to fight to the death.
The guesses were mostly consistent and on par with each other.
The matter was finally settled and the noise died down.
On this day, no one came to watch, only the common people who had nothing to do with the execution came to watch.
In the end, the body was collected and buried by the criminal department, and no one knew about it.
At this point, there was no trace of the two wrongdoers’ rebirth.
In the palace.
Yuan Xueyue gazed into the distance at the end of the courtyard. The courtyard was quiet, and the tinkling copper bells rang in the wind.
It also drives her thoughts, which are long-lasting.
All the grudges between the two of them in past and present lives were wiped out.
Yuan Xueyue took a deep breath and suddenly had a heart attack, as if she had foreseen that today would be the day of their beheading.
"Princess, Princess? It's time for lunch."
It was not until Cuiping called her that Yuan Xueyue's thoughts came back to her senses.
"Oh ok, put it there."
Cuiping put the meal on the table and followed the princess's instructions to be frugal today.
No matter how much he hated the Guo family, there were still people from the Guo family in the palace.
Yuan Xueyue had to take Song Ge'er and Nian'er into consideration, so she could eat lightly and there was no need to gather in the hall for meals.
Cuiping noticed Yuan Xueyue's worried look, watched her sit down, and said,
"Princess, don't think too much today. Everything is over."
Yuan Xueyue looked up and smiled. This girl had been with her for a long time and could always guess what she was thinking!
She really was meddling in things too much, and I started to get carried away.
"You, aren't you tired of caring too much? I was thinking about these things and knew it was over." Yuan Xueyue said.
"Not tired! I have followed the princess since I was a child, starting when you were the eldest daughter in the Yuan Mansion, then I became your dowry maid, and finally your servant in the Guo Mansion. Now I am still your servant, princess!"
"As long as the princess doesn't mind, I am willing to share your worries for the rest of my life!" Cuiping said with a smile.
Yuan Xueyue, "You, what's the progress with Xiao Zhao?"
She sat down, picked up the spoon and started eating. Cuiping peeled some fruit and put it on the plate for her.
When Cui Ping heard this, she lowered her head shyly and said, "Oh, Princess! I dare not marry Master Xiao Zhao."
Yuan Xueyue smiled and said, "Didn't he say that even if you refused, he would keep asking until you agreed?"
"I've noticed you two dating recently, so don't hide it from me."
Cuiping was slightly surprised, "Princess, how did you know?"
Yuan Xueyue said, "This palace is neither big nor small. The Guo Mansion was once close to it, and the Yuan Mansion, Lucheng, is also of similar size. I have heard everything, big and small. How can I hide it from my mistress?"
Cuiping knelt down with a face full of shame.
"To be honest, Princess, I do like Master Xiao Zhao. I have liked her for a long time."
Yuan Xueyue was surprised. "Sure! Why didn't you tell me earlier? When the prince comes back, I'll arrange for your ceremony immediately."
Cuiping shook her head and whispered,
"This is what I thought. Xiao Zhao also likes me, but she doesn't want the ceremony to be completed immediately. I also took into consideration the prince's recent arrangements, so I refused."
“…” Yuan Xueyue was a little confused, but soon recalled what Dai Yixuan had said.
Maybe I should move out of the capital and avoid it.
And at the moment when he agreed to take Song Ge'er in, Dai Yixuan also said, how could the throne be enough?
I want this whole world!
Everything has a trace.
Yuan Xueyue understood instantly and said calmly, "I see. I didn't expect you to know all this information after following me for so many years."
It can be seen that Cuiping and Xiaozhao have a close relationship.
Yuan Xueyue felt relieved about this, but at the same time she felt that she was dragging Cuiping down. It was too far-fetched for her to follow her for the rest of her life.
Cuiping immediately said,
"Of course I will do my best! Always remember this! As long as the princess gives the order, I will serve her wholeheartedly until my death."
No matter how deep the love is, it doesn’t matter anymore.
Seeing this, Yuan Xueyue put down the spoon, reached out and pulled Cuiping up, saying, "Alright, this is too unfair to you."
"I don't feel wronged!"
"I must stay with the princess until the end!"
Cuiping's eyes were filled with determination.
Yuan Xueyue paused and smiled with satisfaction.
Night is also the best time to reminisce about the old times. Yuan Xueyue used to think of her mother Liu every night.
She came with Cuiping, who was holding a lantern, and two other maids who were carrying auspicious gifts.
In the side courtyard, Yuan Xueyue visited Ju Niuer first, comforted her with a few words, put down some jewelry gifts and left.
Arriving at Nian'er's room, Yuan Xueyue happily communicated with Nian'er alone for a long time for the first time. Half an hour later, she realized that this girl was so clever!
Nian'er knew very well that the Guo family was a puppet. They used to be attached to the prince, then survived, and then attached to the emperor, but it had no effect until the prince came back and destroyed them.
Nian'er did not hold a grudge and was very grateful to Yuan Xueyue for letting her and her mother Ju Niu'er go.
Yuan Xueyue smiled and scratched her nose and said,
"Good boy, grow up quickly and learn a lot. Auntie will arrange everything for you."
Nian'er's eyes were filled with joy, and she happily threw herself into Yuan Xueyue's arms, shouting, "Aunt Princess is so good! Second brother and mother are right!"