"What did the imperial physician say?"
"The imperial physician said that the emperor's symptoms are very likely due to poisoning."
Upon hearing the eunuch's words, the Crown Princess frowned even more deeply. Li Youran, standing to the side, was also slightly surprised, wondering if the Prince of Qingshui had taken action.
But Tang Lei hasn't contacted her yet, and Li Youran doesn't know what happened. She just feels that everything happened too suddenly.
That day, the palace was immediately sealed off, and people inside were only allowed to enter but not leave.
“Princess Jiahe, Chief Feng would like to invite you to meet in front of the main hall.”
After the palace was sealed off, you could only stay in the East Palace. But that was alright, at least you could keep the Crown Princess company.
"Since you've already packed up, why don't you go and meet him?"
Seeing that Li Youran was hesitant, the Crown Princess offered some advice.
Li Youran knew that the Crown Princess must have misunderstood. She and Feng Yu had a conflict over Guo Xiaoxiao, which was why she refused to go. So she agreed without explaining.
After not seeing him for a few days, Feng Yu had lost a lot of weight. Li Youran looked at Feng Yu and almost didn't recognize him.
"Young Master Feng."
Li Youran bowed to Feng Yu, and then fell silent.
Seeing Li Youran lower her head and remain silent, Feng Yu felt very distressed and didn't know how to start a conversation.
Since Guo Xiaoxiao's incident, she hasn't had a chance to see Li Youran. Although she had visited his residence before, Li Youran was never there.
He knew that Li Youran didn't want to see him, so she made up this excuse to refuse.
Feng Yu had considered forcibly breaking in, but he was afraid of angering Li Youran, so he had to give up.
The palace was under lockdown and manpower was stretched thin. Even though Feng Yu was currently in mourning, he had no choice but to rush back.
After learning that Li Youran was also in the palace, Feng Yu had been trying to arrange a meeting with him to have a proper talk, since he had really been wronged.
Even now, Feng Yu still can't figure out what happened with Guo Xiaoxiao. Although he knows that Guo Xiaoxiao plotted against him, why would the Emperor issue such an imperial edict? Feng Yu has racked his brains but still can't understand it.
“You Ran, let me explain. Guo Xiaoxiao and I really have nothing going on. As for the matter of the imperial marriage, I will definitely find a way to resolve it. I, Feng Yu, will only marry you in this lifetime. I will never take a concubine, and no one will ever be on equal footing with you.”
Feng Yu poured out all his thoughts in one breath, his gaze burning as he looked at Li Youran.
"Young Master Feng must have heard the Imperial Uncle mention these two marriages. One marriage will ensure the Feng family's prosperity for a hundred years, while the other marriage will be detrimental to the Feng family."
Li Youran raised her head and looked at Feng Yu.
Upon hearing Li Youran's words, Feng Yu frowned slightly.
To be honest, it would be a lie to say that Li Youran was not moved by Feng Yu's words just now, but being moved is one thing, it's not true affection.
Li Youran knew that there was absolutely no possibility between her and Feng Yu.
Putting aside the differences in their family backgrounds, Li Youran simply couldn't accept the difference in their thinking.
Feng Yu appears to be deeply affectionate and devoted, but deep down he is a very traditional person who prioritizes his family above all else, and is even willing to sacrifice everything for his family.
However, such traditional thinking is not what Li Youran likes.
Li Youran is free-spirited and desires freedom; she doesn't want her husband to prioritize his family over her.
"How can Young Master Feng determine that I am the one who can ensure the Feng family's prosperity for a hundred years? I might bring disaster to the Feng family."
"You Ran, you shouldn't speak carelessly."
Upon hearing Li Youran's words, Feng Yu hurriedly stopped.
In his mind, how could Li Youran be the one who brought disaster to the Feng family?
Although I thought this way, I couldn't help but think of my grandmother who had just passed away.
Before her death, Madam Feng had always strongly opposed Li Youran's marriage, which is why she died of anger.
Thinking of this, Feng Yu's previously firm resolve began to waver, though only for a moment, but it was noticed by Li Youran.
She smiled slightly, sighed inwardly, and thought to herself, "Where in this world is there a truly perfect man, as outsiders say?"
Even though Feng Yu is the best husband choice in the hearts of millions of young women, he is really not a good man for Li Youran.
“Young Master Feng, it would be better if we didn’t meet for now, since you can’t make your own decisions about your marriage.”
After Li Youran finished speaking, she turned and left, leaving Feng Yu standing alone in front of the main hall.
He kept thinking about Li Youran's words: marriage is not something one can decide for oneself...
"Master Qiufeng, have you ever visited the Emperor?"
Li Youran told Qiufeng Daozao about her doubts, and Qiufeng Daozao stroked his beard, looking profound, and remained silent for a long time.
Li Youran stared intently at Daoist Qiufeng, thinking that Daoist Qiufeng looked to be only in his twenties. If he removed his beard, he would probably be a naive young man. It seemed that keeping the beard was quite necessary.
"Nowadays, no one is allowed to get close to the Emperor. Even the eunuchs and palace maids who serve the Emperor must all be checked."
Just as Li Youran was staring blankly at Daoist Qiufeng, she suddenly heard Daoist Qiufeng's words and hurriedly came back to her senses. She looked away and smiled awkwardly at Daoist Qiufeng.
"What are Master Qiufeng's plans for next?"
Seeing that Daoist Qiufeng hadn't noticed what had just happened, Li Youran regained his composure and spoke to Daoist Qiufeng.
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