On the prince's wedding night, red candles blazed brightly and the wedding curtains hung low, but Li Jingshu could clearly sense that Chu Chengli beside her was somewhat absent-minded. Despite this, Li Jingshu still tried her best to please him, hoping to leave a good impression. However, she couldn't hide the grievance she felt.
In reality, the Crown Prince sincerely hoped to marry a woman whose family held significant military power, thereby strengthening his influence at court. While Li Jingshu's family was also prominent, and her father was the Prime Minister, a powerful figurehead of all officials, she still pales in comparison to the generals who wielded military power. Therefore, even though tonight was their wedding day, Chu Chengli's thoughts didn't seem entirely focused on her.
As time passed and the night deepened, in the second half of the night, Chu Chengli finally rolled off Li Jingshu. Without any gentle caress to her, he simply lay down beside her and fell asleep alone.
Li Jingshu lay beside them, feeling only silence and a chill on her pillow. She couldn't help but think of herself, once so hopeful about this marriage, only to find herself silently enduring the reality of her husband's disdain for her family's lack of support.
This night, which should have been a sweet and beautiful one for the two of them, turned into a lonely torment for Li Jingshu. She didn't know what the future would hold, and whether she could still win Chu Chengli's true love...
Li Jingshu silently shed tears, thinking about her own father being the Prime Minister, the head of all officials! He was also the uncle of the Crown Prince! She had always been very proud of this and had imagined that the Crown Prince would rule the world in the future, and her mother's family would be the Crown Prince's greatest support!
Chu Chengli's brow furrowed in his sleep, as if he were experiencing a terrifying nightmare. In his dream, he found himself in a bizarre and strange city, shrouded in a mysterious atmosphere. Surrounded by a group of strangely dressed and bizarre-looking people, they stared at him fiercely and punched him repeatedly.
Chu Chengli was terrified and desperately cried for help, "Luo Lingyue! Luo Lingyue, save me!" However, no matter how he shouted, the person named Luo Lingyue never appeared. Watching the group of weirdos becoming more and more crazy, fists raining down on him like raindrops, the prince felt excruciating pain and gradually lost the strength to resist.
At that moment, the situation changed dramatically. A plain-looking woman with a unique aura appeared on the scene, like a divine being descended from the heavens. With her nimble and agile movements, she quickly defeated the men besieging Chu Chengli, leaving them drenched in terror and pleading for mercy.
The woman walked quickly to Chu Chengli, held his hand tightly, and said gently, "Chengli! Don't be afraid! I'm here!" Hearing this voice, the prince's heart suddenly surged with warmth, and his originally tense nerves relaxed. He looked at the woman in front of him, his eyes full of gratitude and dependence.
The prince closed his eyes tightly, frowning slightly, but he kept murmuring softly: "Luo Lingyue! Luo Lingyue, don't leave me..."
These words were like a sharp blade, deeply hurting the heart of Li Jingshu who was pretending to be asleep.
She suddenly opened her eyes and stared at the prince's handsome and familiar face, her heart filled with jealousy and anger.
It was Luo Lingyue again! Li Jingshu gnashed her teeth. Why? Why was the prince always obsessed with her? Was she even less capable than the woman betrothed to Xiao Jinghan? Just because her father commanded a large army!
She clenched her fists tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms. This lingering ghost of Luo Lingyue was like a thorn stuck in her heart, making her unable to let go.
Only when Luo Lingyue disappears completely will the prince belong to him wholeheartedly!
Thinking of this, Li Jingshu's eyes flashed with determination and ruthlessness. She secretly made up her mind to get rid of Luo Lingyue, this stumbling block, at all costs...
In the darkest hours before dawn, Li Jingshu finally drifted off to sleep, half asleep and half awake. In her dream, she seemed to transform into a captivating enchantress, clinging tightly to a man. Her eyes were filled with allure, her voice low and alluring: "Cheng Li! If you can kill Luo Lingyue, all this endless wealth will belong to us!"
Suddenly, Li Jingshu jolted awake, her heartbeat racing. Who was that man named Cheng Li? Why had she been having sex with him in her dream? Even more baffling was why she had instigated him to kill Luo Lingyue.
Could it really be that her hatred for Luo Lingyue was so deep that she subconsciously produced such a bizarre and absurd dream? Li Jingshu couldn't help but fall into deep thought...
At dawn the next day, sunlight filtered through the window lattices, casting dappled shadows. The Crown Prince and Li Jingshu had already finished their appearance, ready to go and see Emperor Wen and the Empress.
Entering the palace, Emperor Wen sat upright on the dragon throne, his face as serene as water. Li Jingshu respectfully stepped forward, handed the brewed tea to Emperor Wen, and stood with her head bowed. Emperor Wen smiled faintly, took the teacup, and whispered to Li Jingshu, "Jingshu! From now on, you must wholeheartedly care for the Crown Prince. As the Crown Princess, you must also be a role model for the ladies of the major families in the capital!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jingshu hurriedly lowered her head and replied, "I, your daughter-in-law, will definitely follow your father's teachings!" Her voice was soft and gentle, revealing her determination.
Emperor Wen then turned to look at the crown prince, his eyes filled with earnest expectation, and said in a deep voice, "Chengli! As the crown prince of a country, you should understand how to treat others. When you see others achieve something, you should feel happy; when you see others encounter setbacks, you should have compassion."
The Crown Prince stared at Emperor Wen, a hint of a cold smile welling up in his heart. He remembered that at his wedding, Emperor Wen had hurriedly left without even staying for a glass of wedding wine. Now, he was pretending to be a loving father, seemingly advising him, but his words were filled with lamentations for the Zhang family. How disgusting!
However, the crown prince showed no sign of discontent, but nodded silently, indicating his obedience to Emperor Wen's instructions. He was well aware of the power struggles within the palace, and he understood that remaining tolerant and submissive was the key to survival in this vortex of power.
Although Empress Li Qianwan felt some dissatisfaction and resentment towards Emperor Wen's actions yesterday, she remained dignified and graceful at this moment. She expressed her approval and approval of what Emperor Wen said.
After all, no matter what, her niece from her mother's side successfully became the Crown Princess, which means that in the future this niece will sit on the back seat, hold power in the world, and become a queen admired by all people.
And she, Li Qianwan, would be promoted to the supreme empress dowager! At that time, the entire Li family would be honored and distinguished by her and Li Jingshu's respected status, becoming the most powerful and unrivaled family in Dazhao, standing at the pinnacle of power! Thinking of this, Li Qianwan couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion, her eyes flashing with excitement and anticipation.
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