Chapter 395

The group planned to stay at the inn for a couple more days, mainly so that Rongrong could get some rest.

Wang Chen was disappointed that Su Yanqiu and the others' room wasn't one he had booked.

However, he also discovered Su Yanqiu's weakness, which was Su Yanqiu's widowed sister-in-law.

As long as you treat your sister-in-law well or please her, Su Yanqiu will be easily won over.

Wang Chen had a good plan, but after a day he realized that it was more difficult to please Su Yanqiu’s widowed sister-in-law than to please Su Yanqiu himself!

Wang Chen scratched his head in annoyance, thinking about how the man was dashing, rich, talented, and also had a sweet tongue and knew how to get things done.

In the past, when he wanted to please a woman, it was always a piece of cake. But this time, Su Yanqiu's sister-in-law was cold and completely ignored his existence, keeping a great distance from him and not speaking to him at all.

But it was precisely this aloofness and coldness that aroused Wang Chen's desire to conquer, making his gaze irresistibly follow the other party.

Until Wang Chen received a warning from Su Yanqiu.

“Brother Wang, my sister-in-law is timid by nature and dislikes outsiders. Your constant approach to her is really hypocritical. I’m worried that I shouldn’t travel with you, Brother Wang, given your behavior.”

Wang Chen looked up in surprise, only to see that Su Yanqiu's calm gaze was tinged with a hint of coldness.

This was clearly anger, like a wake-up call. Wang Chen suddenly woke up and, recalling his recent behavior, lowered his head in shame.

He was like a lecherous wolf who had been bewitched, actually trying to get close to someone else's widowed sister-in-law. It was incredibly rude of him, and he almost offended Su Yanqiu because of it. He was completely out of his mind!

"Brother Su, I was wrong. I apologize to you and your wife. I will definitely be more careful in the future!" Wang Chen awkwardly cupped his hands to Su Yanqiu.

After saying that, he went back to his room in a disheveled state.

Su Yanqiu's eyes remained cold; he would not allow anyone to covet his sister-in-law.

At the same time, in the Imperial Study of the Imperial Palace in the capital.

Emperor Jianyuan, Xie Linyang, had been reviewing memorials all afternoon, and his wrists were starting to ache.

Suddenly, the door creaked open, and a familiar aroma wafted in.

It's the incense that Zhaohua usually uses.

Xie Linyang appeared dazed.

"Your Majesty, please have some tea!" A gentle female voice pulled Xie Linyang back to reality.

Xie Linyang's eyes flashed, and he looked up at the person next to him.

The pink palace dress and the standard, uniform palace maid hairstyle somehow evoked a sense of familiarity.

Similar movements, postures, expressions, even the eyebrows and eyes...

Perhaps it's because Pan'er grew up with her that they are so similar?

Xie Linyang seemed to see double, and for a moment he couldn't tell whether the person in front of him was the palace maid Pan'er or her.

Why did she leave? Was it because she hated him for being so heartless and causing the deaths of her parents and relatives?

Or does she really look down on him, think he's not good enough for her?

Thinking of this, Xie Linyang's eyes suddenly turned sinister.

He would always remember the disdain and contempt on the old emperor's face when he rejected his marriage proposal, and he would always remember the humiliation Zhaohua caused him when she sent someone back the tokens of their love.

Sometimes Xie Linyang felt he loved Zhaohua terribly, and sometimes he felt he hated her.

But whichever it was, he knew he missed her terribly.

I want to see her, I want to hug her, I want to keep her by my side!

But where is she?

Xie Linyang closed his eyes; he had never given up sending people to search for Zhaohua.

Over the years, there has been no news. He knew that she might already be gone, but he just didn't want to give up.

"Your Majesty?" Pan'er's voice rang out again.

Xie Linyang slowly opened his eyes, and in his hazy state, he seemed to see Zhaohua standing in front of him.

"Rong'er!" Xie Linyang grabbed the other's wrist and pulled her into his arms.

The familiar scent filled his nostrils, making his nose tingle with emotion.

"Rong'er." Xie Linyang called out again, not even realizing the lump in his throat. He hugged her tighter and tighter, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones.

Until a soft cry rang out, "Your Majesty! It hurts!"

The differing opinions finally brought Xie Linyang back to his senses.

He quickly released his grip and shoved the person in his arms away. With a thud, Pan'er fell straight to the ground.

"Your Majesty~" came the plaintive cry.

Xie Linyang subconsciously reached out his hand towards Pan'er, but then quickly withdrew it, sitting up straight. "Get out!"

The voice was cold, and seemed to contain murderous intent.

Pan'er gave Xie Linyang a resentful look, then got up and left with her head down.

After she stepped out of the Imperial Study, she slowly straightened up, her eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness.

Four years have passed, why can't the emperor forget that little girl? She was just a bean sprout, not even fully grown!

Pan'er tightened her front, her curvaceous figure making the clothes bulge.

She clearly sensed the emperor's special treatment of her, and he often treated her like a bean sprout, but every time it came to the last moment, the emperor would always push her away!

It's infuriating and hateful! The living can't possibly defeat the dead, the white moonlight. If only she hadn't killed him, she should have disfigured him and made him miserable and ugly, so that she could easily take his place!

However, she would never remain a palace maid forever; she sensed that she and the emperor were only a thin veil away from each other.

The window paper should be torn down, but the person to do so cannot be her, nor can it be the emperor.

Pan'er curled her lips into a smile, then quickly regained her usual composure, a warm smile on her face, and went to find her little sister in the palace.

Xushancheng Inn.

Rong Rong played with the original owner's jade pendant, wondering who she could find after arriving in the capital.

It is said that a large portion of Emperor Jianyuan's court consisted of former officials from the previous dynasty. Could there be some among them who yearn for the Great Sheng Dynasty and want to restore the old dynasty?

As soon as the idea came to mind, Rong Rong immediately rejected it.

Rebellion is not so simple. Without power and soldiers, who would take the risk?

However, Rong Rong knew that Emperor Jianyuan's court was very unstable.

If they can't rebel, perhaps they can use their status to stir up trouble and create chaos in the court, hoping that Emperor Jianyuan will get burned.

In short, we'll discuss everything after we get to Beijing and understand the current situation.

The jade pendant that belonged to the original owner was a standard accessory for every prince and princess.

The finest mutton-fat jade is carved with dragons and phoenixes, each one unique yet connected, making the owner's identity immediately apparent.

Rong Rong was so engrossed in watching that she didn't even notice when the door was pushed open and someone entered the room.

Rong Rong only snapped out of her daze when Su Yanqiu's voice rang out.

"Sister-in-law, it's time for dinner."

Su Yanqiu unconsciously stared at the jade pendant in Rong Rong's hand. He had a premonition that this jade pendant hid a huge secret.

Others, like him, also noticed the jade pendant.

Just as Su Yanqiu pushed the door open and entered, someone passed by behind him. In just a few seconds, the person glanced into the room and saw the jade pendant in Rong Rong's hand.

However, it was just a glance; the other person didn't see clearly but stood there, thinking for a long time.

I had some doubts and dared not confirm.

But that was enough; his mission now had direction.