Shen Xu took Pei Zhiyuan's sedan chair to the East Gate Street and passed by Tingnan Marquis Mansion. The appearance of the gate had basically not changed, and the vermilion paint at the gate was still as bright as new, but the Tingnan Marquis Mansion on the plaque had been replaced by Guangcheng Marquis Mansion.
She paused for a moment, looked at the huge and luxurious gate of the mansion and sighed softly.
"Did you live here before?" Pei Zhiyuan asked her softly.
Chen Xu nodded, a touch of sadness in his voice. "This used to be the Tingnan Marquis Mansion. My mother was a wealthy merchant in the Southern Territory. The garden here was specially designed by a Southern Territory gardening master. Apart from the Imperial Palace Garden, the Tingnan Marquis Mansion's garden was the most luxurious. It housed a collection of various books, including history, agronomy, alchemy techniques, and the basic theories of Neo-Confucianism... These are probably all gone now."
"This place is really grand, much bigger than the General's Mansion where I lived before." Pei Zhiyuan lifted the curtain, took a look at the tall door lintel and the long vermilion lacquered wall, and couldn't help but sigh.
Shen Xu smiled calmly and reached out to shake Pei Zhiyuan's hand. "Then...did I live with you in the General's Mansion?"
Pei Zhiyuan did not deny it. He just lowered his head to look at her clenched hands. He gently patted the back of her hand and said, "I will help you get it all back."
Chen Xu lowered his eyes to hide the disappointment in his eyes, but his voice was muffled. "In fact, living here is not happy. Since I was a child, my mother has expected me to play the role of a prince. I have to learn the six arts of a gentleman, business and warfare. And I am always worried about exposing my daughter's identity, so I rarely go out."
"But you don't have to worry about it anymore. You are the noble Regent Princess of Haoyue Country. Miss Shen, you said that being born as a human being is to pursue freedom. You are a lone wolf, and I am also a lone wolf. Lone wolves pursue freedom and never regret it until death."
Shen Xu raised his eyes and saw light and warmth in his eyes. "Your Highness, the Regent, I guess those four years I lost must have been the four freest and most passionate years. If this memory had not been recovered, if that memory had not been lost, how wonderful it would be."
Pei Zhiyuan no longer looked at her, but hugged her tightly and said in a calm tone in her ear that it was okay.
The two then went to General Ye's mansion. When the Regent's sedan chair arrived at the door, Mrs. Ye was so frightened that she fainted.
When the people in the General's Mansion saw Shen Xu, they were all as scared as if they had seen a ghost, and dared not say anything.
Shen Xu was not familiar with the structure of the General's Mansion. She only said that she had not been home for many years and could not remember some of it. Back in Xiling City, Ye Wanqing had told her about some things in the General's Mansion, such as interpersonal relationships.
As Shen Xu listened, he felt that Ye Wanqing's life was also quite miserable.
Maybe this is the best ending.
Pei Zhiyuan delivered some gifts to the general’s residence, and then followed Shen Xu to pay homage to Commander Ye.
The news that she had returned to Yong'an City as the Regent Princess of Haoyue Kingdom soon reached Xu Wanrong's ears, and Xu Wanrong's gentle and bright face suddenly became distorted and hideous.
The glass ornaments and porcelain teacups on the table were completely destroyed.
"How is it possible, how is it possible...Ye Wanqing, why are you so haunting?"
She deliberately tried to get rid of Ye Wanqing, thinking that no one would compete with her for Song Lin. However, over the years, no matter what method she used to get close to Song Lin, he would ruthlessly avoid her.
At first, Song Lin was willing to talk to her and never did anything inappropriate. But later on, he seemed to see through her intentions and gradually distanced himself from her.
Xu Wanrong had used several tricks, but Song Lin had seen through them all. Song Lin had become even more wary of her. Now, in order to deliberately avoid her, he and Ye Fan led the Black Sail Army to the battlefield in the southern border.
Xu Wanrong stared at the porcelain all over the floor, her gentle almond-shaped eyes narrowed, and she quickly calmed down.
We have to find a way to get rid of Ye Wanqing before Song Lin comes back.
Murong Yao walked in in casual clothes. Seeing the mess on the floor, he looked a little surprised.
"I've never seen you lose your composure like this."
Xu Wanrong bowed slightly and saluted, "Your Majesty."
Murong Yao waved his hand, motioning her to stand. Without further ado, he asked directly, "Why? Is it because Miss Ye, whom you killed, has returned to life, or because she married the most powerful person in the Haoyue Kingdom?"
Xu Wanrong didn't answer. She picked up the broken porcelain pieces that had fallen on the chair and ordered her attendants to quickly clean up the debris. Her tone returned to its usual coldness. "Your Majesty, did you come to me today to ask about the Regent of Haoyue Kingdom?"
Murong Yao, with an air of someone who knows me best, quickly unfolded his fan and asked, "Who is this Pei Zhiyuan? Is he a friend or foe?"
"I know very little about the affairs of Haoyue Kingdom." Xu Wanrong really didn't know the current situation of Haoyue Kingdom.
In her previous life, she was trapped in a small imperial palace, neglected by Murong Yan, and treated as a puppet queen by Fu Yi. She had never seen the outside world. Within that courtyard wall, the best man she had ever met was Song Lin, who killed Fu Yi and became the regent of Yanyang Kingdom.
Therefore, I have never known Pei Zhiyuan, so I cannot guess his fate.
"However, Your Majesty, you might as well find a reason to kill Liu Zhang quickly. He is either a friend or an enemy. Since he is not on your side, he will inevitably pose a huge threat to you. It is best to kill him as soon as possible."
"Hehe~ Sister Xu is so heartless. Liu Zhang is your childhood sweetheart. He has helped you so much." Murong Yao raised the corners of his lips. He also agreed to kill Liu Zhang quickly, but he did not want to confront his uncle with his own strength.
Taking advantage of Pei Zhiyuan's gift of weapons to Ye Fan, he could summon Ye Fan to the capital and use him to kill Liu Zhang. If Prime Minister Liu insisted on stopping him, he could also ask the Regent of Haoyue Kingdom to add fuel to the fire.
His eldest cousin is definitely going to die this time.
Xu Wanrong didn't care about his sarcasm at all, and just said coldly: "Your Majesty, I am helping you."
"Of course I know you're helping me, but... when will you finally shift your focus from Young Master Jiang to me?"
Xu Wanrong ignored him, "Your Majesty, Princess Lin has entered the Imperial City, right? If we don't make her Empress, how can we gain the support of Xiling City?"
"Your father suggested that I make her a noble concubine. My position as empress will always be reserved for you. Instead of craning our necks and waiting for someone like this, which is tiring, why not compromise and share the throne with me?"
Murong Yao acted as if he was eager to leave it to you because you didn't want it.
Xu Wanrong showed an indifferent expression. She was not a foolish woman whose mind was swayed by emotions. Having seen two lives, she knew what was best. The more Song Lin disdainfully treated her, the more she felt that the suffering in her previous life should not be in vain, and the planning in this life should not be in vain.
"Since Your Majesty is tired, why not look back at the people around you? Anyway, I am not tired, and there is no one around me. I can wait."
Murong Yao waved his fan leisurely and sighed, "It turns out that what you can't get is the best."
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