At the palace gate.
The carriage slowly came to a stop at the palace gate. After the carriage stopped, Chief Steward Li and his entourage saw that the prince was the first to get off the carriage. He reached out his hand, and then a pair of jade hands lifted the silk on the carriage. A lovely girl with curved eyebrows and a bright smile helped the prince down from the carriage.
"Thank you, Hanhan," Yan Wan said softly.
Seeing that Yan Wan was standing steadily on the ground, Ji Mohan withdrew his hand that was supporting her and put it behind his back, his palm unconsciously clenching.
Such delicate little hands, they might break if you just squeeze them lightly. Ji Mohan thought maliciously.
Steward Li was surprised by the Prince of Han's attitude towards his new wife. Indeed, even heroes cannot resist the charms of a beautiful woman, and even the hardest steel can become soft as silk.
"This old servant greets Your Highness and Your Highness." Steward Li and his entourage stepped forward and bowed.
"Hmm," Ji Mohan responded in a low voice.
"Your Highness and Your Highness's Consort, please follow this old servant." Steward Li led the way with a smile.
The palace gates slowly opened, revealing a magnificent, golden palace that inspired awe. The two, dressed in splendid attire, walked with unhurried grace along the red carpet, each step exuding solemnity and power.
Yan Wan carefully surveyed the surrounding palaces, thinking to herself, "They are indeed magnificent, but only for viewing from afar. Staying here for a lifetime would drive a person crazy. I wonder how Jing Xi in the original book spent her time in the palace."
"Focus on walking," Ji Mohan reminded Yan Wan, who was curiously looking around.
Because she likes to squeeze past others when she walks! She's almost squeezed herself against the palace wall ╮(‵▽′)╭.
"Yes, Your Highness." Yan Wan looked at Ji Mohan, whom she had squeezed against the wall, and smiled apologetically.
Phoenix Palace.
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live ten thousand years!"
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live a thousand years!"
Ji Mohan and Yan Wan knelt down to pay their respects.
"Get up." A deep, magnetic voice came from above.
It was Yan Wan's first time meeting the two most distinguished people in the world alone, and she couldn't help but feel nervous, appearing somewhat unnatural. Ji Mohan noticed her restraint and moved closer to her.
"Good child, lift your head and let me see you," the Empress said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Yan Wan slightly raised her head to look at the throne. The first thing she saw was a dignified middle-aged man who bore a resemblance to Ji Mohan. Beside him sat a beautiful woman who was extremely well-maintained. Below her were the various imperial concubines, all kinds of beauties, a sight that was very pleasing to the eye.
"Your Highness is truly blessed; Princess Consort Han is an exceptionally beautiful woman," praised Consort Xian, who sat below.
Yan Wan looked up toward the source of the sound and immediately saw the Fifth Prince standing next to Consort Xian, glaring angrily at her.
omo,omo
After the last palace banquet, I rushed to find Ji Mohan, tricked the Fifth Prince, and then ran away. That kid is quite vengeful.
Yan Wan once again forced herself to ignore the little brat and smiled shyly, "It is my blessing to be able to marry the prince."
The Fifth Prince, Ji Moqing, was even angrier when he saw the woman pretending not to see him. Hmph ╯^╰.
I will never forgive this woman who is spouting nonsense.
"Good child, as long as you and Han'er are well, your father and I can rest assured," the Empress said gently.
"Your Highness, it's time to serve tea," a eunuch reminded her.
Yan Wan took a cup of tea from the tray and obediently walked forward.
"Father, please have some tea."
"Good child, very good." The old emperor said with a smile, but upon closer inspection, a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes, presumably because he felt guilty towards Ji Mohan.
"Your Majesty, please have some tea."
"Oh, good child, come visit your mother's palace more often when you have time," the Empress said with a smile.
"Yes, Mother, I will visit you in the palace more often when I have time," Yan Wan replied obediently and sensibly.
"Well, Han'er and Wan'er, why don't you stay for lunch and have a meal together in Fengyi Palace?" the Empress said with a smile.
Before Yan Wan could reply, someone else answered first, "Thank you, Your Majesty, but I would like to take the Princess to see my mother."
Ji Mohan did it on purpose; he wanted to see if the two people sitting at the head of the table would feel guilty towards his mother.
The emperor and empress exchanged a glance and had no choice but to give up.
"Very well, then go and see your mother." With that, the emperor turned and left.
"Let's go." Ji Mohan also pulled Yan Wan away. They didn't want to stay in this filthy and disgusting palace at all.
Yan Wan was pulled along by Ji Mohan. He walked with long strides, and Yan Wan could only run alongside him with small steps. Yan Wan looked at Ji Mohan's chiseled face with anger in her eyes.
In this vast palace, all the other princes had their mothers protecting them, but he alone struggled to survive in this cannibalistic place.
Ji Mo Han, you must be very sad.
"Hanhan, could you slow down a bit? I can't keep up." Yan Wan really couldn't keep up with Ji Mohan's pace, so she could only ask him to slow down.
Hearing the woman's panting pleas for mercy, Ji Mohan finally realized that he had dragged her this far and this fast, and she was only now making a sound. Had they been running all the way?
"I apologize, I didn't notice," Ji Mohan said apologetically.
"I know Hanhan didn't mean it. I'm fine. Let's walk over slowly to see Mother. Is that alright?" Yan Wan said with a kind and understanding smile.
"Okay, let's go." Ji Mohan walked ahead, with Yan Wan following beside him. They were about half a step apart. Ji Mohan controlled his pace, pausing slightly when he walked too fast to wait for Yan Wan.
Having witnessed Ji Mohan pulling Yan Wan away, the Crown Prince and Ye Xiao scoffed.
"This Prince Han is so insensitive to women."
"Don't talk to your elder brother like that, you little brat," the Crown Prince scolded.
"Your Highness, have you forgotten that he sent people on the way back to the capital..." Ye Xiao said, his face full of indignation.
"Ye Xiao, you talk too much," the Crown Prince interrupted him.
"Your Highness!" Ye Xiao looked at Ji Mosheng in disbelief.
"Late-night snack, my brother has suffered too much since childhood. I really hope that the throne can be passed to my brother," the Crown Prince said with a wry smile.
Being in the royal family means having too many things beyond one's control. Miss Jingxi's proposal of a lifelong, monogamous relationship is truly enviable. I'm already tired of the life of deceit, scheming, and intrigue.
Looking at the Crown Prince's bitter smile, Ye Xiao, as a close friend, understood that His Highness was tired of officialdom and the struggle for power. However, in this vortex of power, anyone could break free, but the Crown Prince could not.
Some things are not a matter of wanting or not wanting; you just need to be there, and someone will push you to do them, or someone will do them for you, even if you are unwilling. And the Crown Prince is the one who has no choice.
Luowei Hall.
The courtyard remained desolate, with fallen leaves scattered on the ground, unswept and unnoticed. Pushing open the palace door, all the furniture was covered with a thick layer of dust, which danced in the sunlight. Only Xue Fei's memorial tablet was spotless, indicating that Ji Mo Han must have come to pay his respects frequently.
Yan Wan watched as Ji Mohan silently offered incense to Consort Xue, and she also went over to offer incense to Consort Xue.
"Hello, Your Highness Xuefei, I am Yan Wan, and also Ji Mohan's wife. Don't worry, I will protect Ji Mohan well in the future." Yan Wan spoke with a firm expression. Ji Mohan glanced at this woman who was so shameless in saying she would protect him. She was really adorably naive.
This was the first time I hadn't felt so heavy-hearted when I came to pay my respects to my mother.
Mother, it seems I've encountered a little fool. I won't be alone anymore, please rest assured.
Ji Mohan was staring at the memorial tablet, oblivious to Yan Wan's complicated expression.
Your Highness Xuefei, he loves you so much, what will you do if he finds out the truth?
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