My palms were constantly sweating.
The emperor, in particular, stood there bewildered, yet dared not make a rash move.
Upon hearing this, the Second Prince quietly took a step back, and before anyone noticed, he turned and ran out of the Phoenix Palace.
Ye Lanyin was even more nervous.
My heart was in my throat.
No one in the court dared to mention the Sixth Princess's affair; it was a taboo subject throughout the palace.
Once, a palace maid said that the Sixth Princess was a jinx, and that very night she died suddenly and mysteriously.
Only those in the palace knew the exact reason.
Ye Lanyin pondered for a long time, wondering whether she should speak up.
The Empress suppressed her inner turmoil.
Looking at Ye Lanyin, she said, "Madam Lin, you are very kind. I thank you."
"Children in the palace always have tragic fates. I often remind myself to be calm, but this child was born after I survived countless near-death experiences."
“Even if she… is a monster, I cannot bear to part with her.”
The Empress's tears flowed down her cheeks like a kite with a broken string.
The Holy Emperor was deeply pained upon seeing this.
He walked to the Empress's side and took out a handkerchief to wipe her face.
"Empress, it is my fault. If I had been with you when you gave birth, perhaps this would not have happened."
The Empress leaned against the Emperor's chest and sobbed softly.
Ye Lanyin, being a mother herself, knew all too well what it felt like.
Rui'an was also in poor health and couldn't even attend school. For thirteen years, she never stopped worrying about her.
She was incredibly sad and felt so guilty.
"Your Majesty, have you ever considered that this might be a blessing from heaven for the child? Such a blessing is special, which is why the child stands out among the crowd."
“Every child is innocent. Why should we tie the fate of the nation and its customs to a child who knows nothing?”
The Holy Emperor was moved upon hearing this.
"Your Majesty, if you have the time, I will accompany you to bring the Sixth Princess back."
The sixth princess is ten years old. In the past ten years, nothing major has happened in the Holy Kingdom.
Perhaps he should face this issue squarely.
The empress suddenly raised her head and looked at the man in front of her.
Back then, after giving birth, she was sent to Ningxi Palace at the one-month mark.
I can go there for a short stay of ten days each month, and it's almost time for that.
"Your Majesty, shall we depart immediately?"
Thinking of her earlier thoughts, the Empress couldn't wait a moment longer.
If that vicious dog really killed the Sixth Princess, she would never feel guilty or regretful for the rest of her life.
The Emperor nodded, which was taken as his agreement.
Let's talk about it after we bring it back.
As for those old thieves, we'll deal with them one by one later.
The empress wept with joy.
Because the Empress wanted to personally go and bring the Sixth Princess back.
After bidding farewell, Ye Lanyin took Lin Wanwan back to the Marquis's residence.
It was already afternoon when they arrived at the Marquis's residence.
After being rejected by the Holy Emperor, the Marquis of Zhenbei stayed in the front hall with the old lady, trying to come up with a solution.
Upon hearing Ye Lanyin and the others' voices at the gate, the old lady frowned and her previous amiable demeanor vanished.
"Hmph, you slut!"
"He's off gallivanting somewhere again. A stay-at-home wife, after sending her child to the examination hall, doesn't even come back for lunch."
"She must have gone out to eat with some random guy."
The thought of her eating lavish meals outside made the old lady furious.
She ate only plain porridge and cabbage every day, and hadn't bought any new clothes in a long time.
Ye Lanyin always dresses so elegantly, and she's incredibly jealous.
Last time, he even took 100,000 taels of silver from the treasury and gave it to Mu Ya for nothing, causing the Marquis's mansion to lose 100,000 taels.
Thinking about this...
The old lady's eyes darted around.
yes.
If she could get the money back from Muya, and if she was frugal, the 100,000 taels would be enough for her expenses for two or three years.
Once Shixuan becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination, his official career will be secure. What else is there to worry about?
"Mother, keep your voice down. Ye Lanyin has changed. She won't tolerate you anymore."
The old lady snorted coldly, "Quiet? Why should she be quiet? You can see clearly what she did."
"What do I have to be afraid of?"
"I have a clear conscience about her all these years, but now she's grown up and become arrogant."
"She's so disrespectful to her elders, she'll get her comeuppance!"
The old lady, leaning on her cane, banged it on the ground repeatedly.
Ye Lanyin walked in through the main door with a smile, but her smile faded when she heard a series of thuds coming from the front hall.
"Hua Xin, do you have any guests at your residence?"
"Without the lady, everyone is busy sending their children to the examination hall."
Ye Lanyin felt puzzled and unconsciously walked in that direction.
Marquis Zhenbei shook his head helplessly.
Everyone says to marry a virtuous wife, but what kind of woman did he marry?
The whole house was in chaos.
Because of her, the entire Marquis's mansion is now gloomy, and there is no harmony to speak of.
"Mom, alright, don't be angry anymore."
“Your son gets annoyed whenever he sees her, so please don’t provoke her.”
"Once Shixuan finishes the imperial examination, I will divorce her immediately. Shuang'er will then serve you well."
"Please bear with it for the next few months."
The old lady pursed her lips and glared at her son.
"You must speak with His Majesty properly about the matter of the title."
"Ye Lanyin must not find out about this."
The Marquis of Zhenbei smiled and said, "I understand, Mother."
Hearing this, Ye Lanyin, who was standing at the door, clenched her handkerchief tightly.
They left without a sound.
"Trash~"
"Trash~"
"Trash~"
...
I kept saying the name Lin Wanwan the whole way.
It wasn't until they entered the Hibiscus Courtyard that Lin Wanwan's mouth was stuffed shut with cookies by Ye Lanyin.
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