Liu Zhiyuan missed opportunity after opportunity and worried time and time again, but now he has finally seen the real Li Youran.
Looking at Li Youran lying on the bed, her lips pale and her face weak, Liu Zhiyuan was determined to speak his mind today and tell Li Youran that he would never again swallow his words like before.
Initially, Liu Zhiyuan was afraid that his family would not agree because of Li Youran's identity, so he dared not say it. Now, because Li Youran's identity is too noble, he keeps it to himself and dares not say it.
Right now, Liu Zhiyuan couldn't care less about anything else. He thought to himself that he must work hard during the palace examination tomorrow and strive to get an official position so that he would be worthy of Li Youran.
"You Ran, are you feeling unwell? Should we go and call a doctor?"
After Liu Zhiyuan finished speaking his mind, seeing that Li Youran did not respond for a long time, he looked at Li Youran with a worried expression and said that he would go to fetch a doctor.
"Young Master Liu, I'm fine. It's just that my body hasn't fully recovered yet, and I'm short of energy, so it's a bit difficult for me to speak."
As Li Youran spoke, she pretended to be very tired and continued talking to Liu Zhiyuan.
“Young Master Liu, I’m a little tired. Why don’t you go back first and let me rest for a while?”
Seeing Liu Zhiyuan's deep affection, Li Youran really didn't want to refuse him directly, because it would be too hurtful.
Moreover, since she came into this world, Liu Zhiyuan has been the person who has helped her the most. Before she could clear up the misunderstandings about her, she was labeled as a divorced woman who could not have children. But Liu Zhiyuan still risked breaking through the pressure of societal norms and showed her no impatience.
At that time, she made excuses, wanting to wait until things were more stable before saying so. But now, Liu Zhiyuan has given his all in every exam and achieved excellent results, so she can't find a reason to refuse him.
"Fourth Prince's Consort, rest assured, I have arranged everything you instructed. Within three days, the entire capital will know that His Highness the Third Prince will marry the legitimate daughter of the Protector of the Nation."
Liu Qingqing said to Hu Qinqin in a fawning manner.
Although Liu Qingqing didn't understand why the Fourth Prince had been imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison and it was obvious that there was no way to turn things around, her father still arranged for her to curry favor with Hu Qinqin. Despite this, she still obeyed her father's arrangements.
"Qingqing, don't worry. My cousin is very proud, so naturally she wouldn't want to marry the Third Prince. When the time is right, I will recommend you to the Empress. At that time, the position of the Third Prince's consort will be yours for the taking."
As Hu Qinqin spoke, she took Liu Qingqing's hand and continued speaking with an air of sisterly affection.
“We’ve been best friends since we were kids. If I don’t side with you, who else would I side with? Besides, you’re virtuous and talented, and you deserve the position of the Third Prince’s consort.”
"Qinqin, then I'll have to trouble you."
Liu Qingqing responded with a shy smile.
She finally understood why her father had made her please Hu Qinqin. Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; with just a flick of Hu Qinqin's finger, she could achieve a position that most people could never attain in their entire lives.
Watching Liu Qingqing's departing figure, Hu Qingqing's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile.
People die for wealth, birds die for food. If you really have to blame someone, blame yourself for being too greedy.
Hu Qinqin had no good intentions in trying to set Liu Qingqing up with someone. She looked down on women from humble backgrounds and was only using them.
A few days ago, when I went to the palace, the topic of the Third Prince's selection of a consort came up. The Second Prince's consort mentioned the legitimate daughter of the Protector of the Nation, who is also Hu Qinqin's cousin.
She and her cousin had been at odds since childhood, with many conflicts arising from their early years. If her cousin were to become the Third Prince's consort, it would likely only bring her harm and no benefit.
So Hu Qinqin took advantage of her cousin's arrogant personality and spread two rumors in the capital.
One is that His Highness the Third Prince frequents brothels, is surrounded by a variety of women, and has a large number of concubines at home. The other is that he will soon marry the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Huguo's family.
Cousin Wu Qinqin is arrogant and selfish. She is unwilling to marry the Third Prince and will definitely find a way to get married before then, thus cutting off any future options.
Hu Qinqin's plan was quite clever. The person the Empress mentioned about the daughter of the Duke of Huguo's mansion was the Second Prince's wife. If the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Huguo's mansion had been hastily married before, this matter would naturally be related to the Second Prince's wife.
"Young Master Tian, today is the day of the imperial examination. Why haven't you set off yet? What are you doing here?"
The Second Prince's Consort got up early and hurriedly went to visit Li Youran. Unexpectedly, as soon as she arrived at Li Youran's courtyard, she saw Tian Alang lingering outside the courtyard.
"Greetings, Second Prince's Consort."
Tian Alang clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.
“The princess saved my life, and I am really worried about her. I want to go and see her.”
After hearing what Tian Alang said, the Second Prince's Consort Xiao began to look at Tian Alang with interest.
The boy, who looked only fifteen or sixteen years old, perhaps even younger than You Ran, was surprisingly popular with girls of all ages. Even Tian Alang was interested in her.
“Young Master Tian, since you are so grateful, I can’t stop you. In that case, you will come with me to visit You Ran.”
Seeing that the time for the palace examination was about to be delayed, the Second Prince's wife did not want to miss such a talented person, so she asked Tian Alang to accompany her to visit Li Youran.
"elder sister."
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