Looking at the unconscious Luo Lingyue in front of him, Xueying couldn't help but feel helpless and pity. He sighed softly, carefully hugged Luo Lingyue in his arms, and then jumped off the roof.
Luo Lingyue awoke slowly the next morning, her mind a blank. She tried to recall the events of the previous night, but only vague fragments could be seen. She vaguely remembered the blood shadow appearing, but she couldn't recall the specifics of what had happened. It seemed that this Drunk Years, infused with golden cherry, was indeed more potent than ordinary wine!
At this moment, Luo Lingyue's heart was filled with doubts and worries. She wondered if Xiao Jinghan had drunk too much like her and was unconscious. If so, perhaps he would never come to her for a drink again...
In Emperor Wen's study, Kong Boda bowed his head slightly and reported softly, "Your Majesty! The Prime Minister has chosen Chen Manping, the second daughter of the Marquis of Jing'an."
Emperor Wen's eyes instantly turned icy cold. He snorted coldly, "Humph! He really knows how to pick people. The Jing'an Marquisate is no ordinary place. The young Marquis Chen Yihan is the Minister of Personnel, and the old Marquis is quite prestigious among the military families. Chen Yihan has only two daughters. The eldest daughter is already married to Luo Linghuai. I heard that the youngest daughter only wants to become a female general. It's such a pity that such an outstanding woman is chosen as the Crown Prince's concubine! You must convey this news to Chen Manting immediately. Given her personality, I'm sure she will never let her sister become the Crown Prince's concubine!"
Kong Boda hesitated for a moment, then said with a worried look on his face, "Your Majesty! Chen Manting is pregnant now. I'm afraid this news will have some impact on her."
Emperor Wen raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and said with a nonchalant smile: "Haha, how could there be no one to take care of the General's Mansion? Not to mention that my son-in-law is here, Xiao Qi's mischievous personality alone will definitely keep her safe. Chen Manting doesn't need to worry about these things herself!"
The news soon reached Chen Manting's ears. She was anxious and immediately returned to her parents' home.
After hearing what his eldest daughter, Chen Manting, said, Minister of Personnel Chen Yihan's face turned cold: "Li Mingfu actually dared to set his mind on Ping'er. As a father, I will never agree to this!"
Chen Manping was furious. "I will never be the Crown Prince's concubine! My ambition is to be a general like my sister! I will never stay in the East Palace, which is full of conspiracy and intrigue!"
Chen Manting touched her big belly and said, "What's more, the prince is not a good man. Look at him and Li Jingshu, they are close friends, but he only uses her as a tool! You can't marry a man like that!"
Chen Yihan said angrily: "How can the daughter of Jing'an Marquis be a concubine!"
Chen Manting frowned and said, "Father, I'm afraid the Prime Minister will plot against me! The only solution now is to have me come to the General's Mansion and have Xiaoqi accompany her!"
Chen Yihan nodded and said, "Xiao Qi is indeed smart. Ping'er, you should go to the General's Mansion with me today!"
Chen Manping was furious, saying, "I don't want to go! Luo Xiaoqi only knows how to tease me! She's got a lot of tricks up her sleeve, I don't want to go find her! I know martial arts! I'm not afraid!"
Chen Yihan looked at Chen Manting helplessly, his tone firm, "Manting, you should go back first. Don't worry, I will send someone to protect Ping'er and will never let her come to any harm!"
Time flew by, and it was already night three days later. Luo Lingyue was concentrating on checking the account book when she heard a gentle knock on the door. She looked up at the door and asked softly, "What's going on?"
Bai Zhi's respectful voice came from outside the door: "Master, there are two women outside asking to see you."
Luo Lingyue nodded slightly, indicating that she understood. Bai Zhi then turned and left, and a moment later she returned with two women wearing veils.
When the two women entered the room, they slowly removed their veils, revealing their stunning beauty. They were actually Li Mingfu's two concubines' daughters!
Li Xuemei said in a gentle yet anxious voice, "Princess! We have come to inform you of something important. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and father are planning to take action against the second daughter of the Marquis of Jing'an."
Luo Lingyue frowned slightly, revealing a trace of worry: "I already understand the situation! Don't come to me so easily in the future. If Li Mingfu knows about this, I'm afraid it will bring you trouble!"
However, Li Xuemei and Li Xuelan suddenly fell to their knees with a thud: "Princess, please save us!"
Seeing this, Luo Lingyue couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and asked with concern: "What happened? Hurry up and tell me in detail!"
Sister Li Xuemei stood up, tears streaming down her face like a flood. "Princess! Father is actually going to give us two sisters to that horrible Hu Yan Rujun! Please, Princess, save us! The Eighth Princess told us that only you have the power to save us from this dire straits!"
Luo Lingyue was bewildered after hearing this and asked doubtfully, "Huyan Rujun? Who on earth is he?"
Li Xuelan replied with grief and indignation, "Huyan Rujun is the crown prince of Yuewu Kingdom! I've heard that he's extremely violent and cruel. If my sister and I fell into his clutches, it would truly be worse than death! I beg you, princess, to have mercy and save us! As long as you can lend a hand, we'll do anything for you!"
Luo Lingyue asked softly, "Has Chu Chengli seen you two?"
The two sisters exchanged a glance, then shook their heads and replied, "No! Ever since we arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion, Li Jingshu has been wary of us. Every time the Crown Prince comes to visit, she specifically orders the maids to trap us in the backyard and not allow us to take a single step out!"
After hearing this, Luo Lingyue raised her eyebrows slightly, a smile flickering across her lips as she spoke slowly, "It seems like it's because you're so beautiful that Li Jingshu is wary! Since you're so determined to avenge your mother, I'll show you a way forward today."
Hearing this, Li Xuemei quickly responded, "Please enlighten me, my lady!"
At this moment, Luo Lingyue's eyes suddenly became somewhat stern. She said in a deep voice, "The reason your father sent you to the Crown Prince of Yuewu Kingdom was simply to win over the Crown Prince and gain more support for Chu Chengli. However, he clearly had other better options, such as betrothing you to civil officials or military generals of Dazhao Kingdom. But now he wants you to marry far away to another country. This is probably the idea of Li Jingshu and her daughter!"
Luo Lingyue looked at the two people in front of her, her eyes calm and firm as she said, "If you leave the capital now, I'm afraid you will never have the chance to avenge your biological mother again in this lifetime! Only by marrying Chu Chengli and becoming his concubine can you find a chance!"
Li Xuemei's face was filled with worry, her brow furrowed as she responded, "Princess, my sister and I have never met the Crown Prince, so how can we possibly get close to him? Furthermore, as illegitimate children, how can we possibly qualify to become his concubine?"
Luo Lingyue's eyes flashed with cunning and strategy. She whispered, "What if I could help you become the Crown Prince's concubine? You must go all out to win the Crown Prince's favor! Not only must you completely defeat Li Jingshu, but you must also drive her into the abyss! But remember, you must never fall in love with the Crown Prince! Once you indulge in the affections of such a man, you will surely fall into an irretrievable situation!"
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