Night had fallen, and lanterns were lit everywhere in the Prince of Yan's mansion. Many eunuchs and imperial guards were searching around the mansion, some carrying torches and others carrying lanterns.
"Where is the prince? Has he been found?"
Steward Zhou was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. The Prince of Yan had disappeared. What should he do?
If something happens to the Prince of Yan, there won't be enough heads to go around in the entire Prince's mansion!
Steward Zhou hurriedly sent many people out to inquire, and finally managed to find out some information. He learned that the Prince of Yan had taken his guard Li Aniu out, then went to the Northern Camp to muster troops, and then passed through the south gate of the capital, heading south along the official road...
Although he didn't know why the Prince of Yan had suddenly left the capital, Steward Zhou felt that this matter had to be reported to the palace, so he sent the message to the palace overnight.
The news reached Wan Chun in the Weiyang Palace, who, without waiting for a response, immediately woke the Empress, who was sleeping on the dragon bed. "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! The Prince of Yan has left the capital and headed south..."
The Empress sat up abruptly. She was only wearing a pale pink tube top, revealing a pair of snow-white arms as smooth as freshly peeled lotus roots. Her breasts were half-concealed. Upon hearing the news, her chest heaved violently, and then she slapped her forehead: "Oh no, he's gone to Jiangzhou..."
As expected, Xiao Yue arrived at the palace at this moment. After bowing, she went in and said directly to the Empress, "Sister, the Prince of Yan has gone back to Jiangzhou. He asked me to tell you that he only has some business to attend to and that you don't need to worry. He also went to the Northern Camp to select three hundred soldiers to escort you south..."
The Empress rose from the dragon bed, her robe draped over her shoulders, and walked out, her face filled with disappointment and melancholy…
She slowly opened her mouth: "Why didn't he tell me he went to Jiangzhou... What important matter could possibly be more important than marrying me? He must have gone back to see that Su Ruyan. He just loves that Su Ruyan more. Humph, it's infuriating..."
At this point, she slammed her fist on the table, looking angry and panting heavily.
Xiao Yue frowned and couldn't help but ask, "Royal sister, has he agreed to marry you?"
The Empress tapped the table again with her fist, biting her lip with her pearly teeth: "No! He still can't let go of his Su Ruyan!"
"That's right," Xiao Yue said instinctively.
The Empress's brows furrowed, her phoenix eyes glaring fiercely at Xiao Yue: "What do you mean, 'right'? Are you trying to drive me crazy too?"
Xiao Yue quickly shook her head and explained, "Royal sister, that's not what I meant. What I meant was that he didn't hide anything from you, which shows that he is a reliable person. It's just that you're forcing him to divorce his wife, which puts him in a difficult position. Perhaps that's why he insisted on returning to Jiangzhou at this time."
"you mean……"
The Empress paced back and forth, saying, "...Was I wrong after all? But how could you possibly understand my feelings... I've realized that even you don't understand me anymore. Xiao Yue, you're my own sister, how can you side with outsiders?"
Xiao Yue: "..."
At this moment, she completely understood Qin Chuan's feelings.
I thought to myself, "Sister, don't you want to listen to what you're saying?"
"Your Majesty, I take my leave."
After Xiao Yue finished speaking, she prepared to bow and take her leave.
Unexpectedly, the Empress called out to her, "Xiao Yue, accompany me to Jiangzhou..."
Xiao Yue raised her head, her eyes showing surprise, and said, "Royal Sister, if you go to Jiangzhou, who will handle all these state affairs?"
The Empress snorted coldly: "I don't care about all that. I can't just stand by and watch Su Ruyan steal my husband..."
Xiao Yue was speechless again. Who was stealing whose husband?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but say, "The post-war arrangements for the Southern Xiongnu are urgent. The Prince of Yan has also written a strategy. Have you not paid any attention to it, Your Majesty?"
The Empress sighed, "It's not that I don't care, it's just... how can I put it, he's all I can think about right now... I don't want to deal with any political affairs, don't stop me, I'm going to Jiangzhou!"
In the end, he spoke with an unquestionable tone.
Xiao Yue understood her elder sister's temperament and knew she couldn't persuade her, so she didn't say anything more.
The Empress entrusted her with the management of state affairs for a period of time. That very night, she led over a thousand Imperial Guards, along with Wan Chun and Mu Xia, in a royal carriage, heading straight for Jiangzhou...
...
Jiangzhou, Qin Family Courtyard.
"We've finally arrived!"
Qin Chuan got off the carriage, looked at the plaque in front of the door, and said to Li Aniu.
It's early spring, and willow catkins are fluttering in front of the door, while brambles are in bloom—a beautiful sight!
Looking at his real home, Qin Chuan felt much happier. Bathed in the spring breeze, the emotions that had been weighing on his heart also relaxed.
"Son-in-law!"
Unexpectedly, the first person to greet her was Ping'er. She had a pink silk scarf tied around her waist, and her slender waist was graceful. She walked quickly forward and gave a graceful bow.
Then, he shouted towards the courtyard gate, "Miss! Miss! The young master is back!"
Soon, a beautiful woman emerged from the courtyard gate, surrounded by a group of maids. The sight of them all was dazzling.
Surrounded by people was Su Ruyan.
Her lower abdomen was slightly protruding. She wore an apricot-yellow embroidered vest over a dark blue silk stand-up collar top, and a wide skirt. She moved gracefully, her face exuding charm.
"My husband!"
Upon seeing Qin Chuan suddenly appear, Su Ruyan smiled and quickly went to greet him.
Behind her, Yuan'er, Juan'er, Lian'er, and Li Qiuniang all bowed and greeted him as "Son-in-law"...
"Wait, wait, my wife, don't rush, be careful not to upset the baby..."
Qin Chuan was in a great mood and quickly went over, taking his wife's hand and supporting her waist.
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