"According to folklore, if you become the top scholar in the imperial examination, you will marry a princess and become her husband. I wonder if my son will have such good fortune."
Seeing that Liu Zhiyuan looked unhappy, Li Youran mistakenly assumed that Liu Zhiyuan was unhappy because he did not become the top scholar in the imperial examination, so he changed the subject and talked about Tian Alang.
"There is only one princess in the current dynasty, and she frequently visits the brothel. She has countless male lovers at home. If one were to win the heart of the sixth princess, it would hardly be considered a blessing."
Just then, Feng Heng, who had come to deliver medicine to Li Youran, walked in while talking.
"The Sixth Princess already has someone she likes, so she probably won't agree to the Emperor's bestowal of a marriage."
Upon hearing Feng Heng's words, Liu Zhiyuan, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but turn his face away and chuckle to himself, thinking that becoming the top scholar might not necessarily be a good thing.
"You two, one a top scholar and the other a second-place scholar, must have had suitors knocking down your door by now. I've even heard that some people have gone to the Second Prince to recommend their daughters."
As Feng Heng spoke, he took out a medicine from the food box. It was a Chinese medicine that he had personally brewed with great care. He then handed the medicine to Li Youran.
"The princess is seriously injured and needs to rest and recuperate. You two should hurry back and prepare for the upcoming event!"
They were originally talking about Tian Alang and Liu Zhiyuan, but Feng Heng suddenly changed the subject and spoke to Tian Alang and Liu Zhiyuan in a solemn tone.
Having just taken her medicine, Li Youran was very cooperative. She lay on the bed with her eyes half-closed, looking quite uncomfortable.
Seeing this, Tian Alang and Liu Zhiyuan stopped trying to make their presence known to Li Youran. After giving her several instructions, they took their leave.
"I just came from the Second Prince's place. Someone reported to the Second Prince that the Emperor will send an eunuch this afternoon to deliver an imperial decree, saying that the wedding date has been set."
Li Youran knew that Feng Heng had something to say, but she didn't expect it to be about the Emperor setting a wedding date.
"This day has finally come."
Li Youran did not hide her dissatisfaction with the marriage from Feng Heng. She sighed heavily and said...
What are you planning to do?
When Feng Heng was chatting with Li Youran before, she mentioned the plan of "deceiving the heavens and crossing the sea".
However, Feng Heng did not want Li Youran to take the risk. He felt that it was too dangerous, and if she did not wake up, she would never wake up again.
“Feng Yu is dashing and handsome, and holds an important position. Moreover, if he could marry into the Imperial Uncle’s family, it would be an excellent thing for His Highness the Second Prince.”
Hearing Feng Heng's advice, Li Youran waved her hand and looked at Feng Heng to continue.
“My thinking is different from most people’s. I believe that my other half should be chosen by myself, rather than appearing in my life in this form and being forcibly arranged together.”
After hearing Li Youran's words, Feng Heng seemed to be deep in thought. Although he could not fully understand Li Youran's words, he understood what Li Youran wanted.
"Life is precious, love is more precious, but freedom is the most precious of all."
Li Youran looked up at the bed and muttered to herself.
Feng Heng was completely stunned when he heard Li Youran's words; he had never heard such a statement before.
"Life is precious, love is more precious, but freedom is the most precious of all."
As Feng Heng packed his medicine kit, he muttered to himself, repeating Li Youran's words.
"Wonderful, wonderful!"
Suddenly, Feng Heng turned around and looked at Li Youran's godfather's excited expression.
"The princess is no less capable than any man."
Li Youran's words suddenly made Feng Heng realize something.
When he was young, Feng Heng disliked his mother talking to him about the Four Books and Five Classics because he hated the rules and regulations of the Four Books and Five Classics.
He loved running freely in the mountains and fields, and he loved the flowing streams. He loved this leisurely life so much that later, when his master, who had taught him medicine, asked him to enter the world with his fellow apprentices, he refused. He remained in the mountains, accompanying his master and his mother.
He had always believed that his thoughts stemmed from a lack of reading and education, but Li Youran's words made him stop doubting himself.
“You Ran, since you have made up your mind, I can’t say anything more. If you need anything, just ask.”
Feng Heng could understand Li Youran's desire to take control of her own life, because he wanted to do the same.
Just as the Second Prince's residence was filled with a festive atmosphere, a palace eunuch suddenly came to announce the engagement date.
From an outsider's perspective, the Second Prince's ascension to the throne is a double blessing, but for Li Youran, it's not a good thing at all.
"I never expected that Li Youran would uncover two spies from a neighboring country by mistake because of his servants' accidental discovery. He's really too lucky."
As Hu Qinqin spoke, she walked towards the Fourth Prince's desk and put down the pastries in her hand.
The Fourth Prince has now been released from the imperial prison. Although he is still a prince, much of his power has been stripped away.
The Fourth Prince has calmed down considerably these days, spending his days writing and painting in his room and rarely going out. He has also stopped what he was doing.
Do you really believe that such coincidences exist in the world?
The Fourth Prince spoke without looking up.
During his time in prison, the Fourth Prince has thoroughly analyzed the matter.
The reason he was imprisoned by the Emperor and his deeds were exposed was because of the Second Prince's machinations.
The Second Prince's move was truly brilliant; he was like a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
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