Chapter 1 Change the direction of the story!
Ruan Yunsheng died five years ago and came back to life.
When she opened her eyes again, she was standing on the streets of Shengjing where the lights were just coming on.
She was still wearing the same delicate red brocade dress she had worn five years ago, and the tassels from the jade hairpin in her hair were blown messy by the wind.
The heavy snow fell down, instantly covering her hair and long black eyelashes.
Ruan Yunsheng blinked slowly. What was going on? Wasn’t she already dead?
Five years ago, the emperor had just recognized the third prince Xie Yan and led everyone to the palace to enjoy the snow.
Ruan Yunsheng, as the Princess Mingyi of the Zhenguo Marquisate, and her four brothers were also on the accompanying list.
While in the palace, she received a letter from Xie Yan, asking her to go alone to the pavilion in the middle of the lake in the back mountain, saying that he had something important to tell her.
She and Xie Yan were sworn enemies and had not wanted to keep the appointment, but at that time she was about to marry Xie Yan's second brother, Prince Duan. In order to maintain a harmonious relationship between uncle and sister-in-law in the future, she decided to give Xie Yan face.
Unexpectedly, when she stepped onto the bridge leading to the pavilion in the center of the lake, the white jade bridge collapsed and she fell into the icy lake!
The surging undercurrent quickly swept her to the bottom of the lake, and the water covered her mouth and nose.
In her chaotic state of consciousness, she had a dream.
In her dream, the world she existed in was actually a storybook.
The male protagonist is her fiancé, Prince Duan Xie Huaiye, but the female protagonist is not her, but Bai Ruowei, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue.
Because her death was related to Xie Yan, her brothers became enemies with Xie Yan.
The eldest brother Hanlin opposed Xie Yan everywhere in the court and was demoted to a county magistrate.
The general's second brother pledged allegiance to Prince Duan because of his hatred for Xie Yan and died on the battlefield.
The richest man's third brother stole Xie Yan's life-saving medicine, which made the emperor even more dissatisfied with the Marquis' Mansion.
The fourth brother, a genius doctor, poisoned Xie Yan, which became the last straw that broke the camel's back.
In the end, all four brothers met a miserable end.
Xie Yan competed with Prince Duan for the throne, but Xie Yan died young due to illness, and Prince Duan reaped the benefits.
Thinking of this, Ruan Yunsheng shuddered and came back to his senses.
She was just about to go back to the mansion when she found that pedestrians were hurrying past on the crunching snow, all heading in one direction.
She casually grabbed a passing lady and asked, "Auntie, what happened?"
Seeing Ruan Yunsheng's stunning appearance and luxurious clothing, the old lady stopped and smiled, "Miss, don't you know? Zuiyulou is going to auction off its most valuable treasure, and everyone is rushing to join in the fun!"
Zuiyu Tower? The most precious treasure in the building?
Ruan Yunsheng quickly asked, "Is the item being auctioned tonight the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass?"
The old lady nodded. "It seems to be called something like grass. Actually, it has nothing to do with us ordinary people, but Mr. Ruan San is here, so everyone wants to get a piece of the rich man's wealth!"
The old lady was afraid that she would not be able to squeeze in if she was late, so she left in a hurry after saying that.
Ruan Yunsheng's heart moved, his third brother was there too!
The storybook said that the third brother spent a fortune to compete with Xie Yan for the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass in Zuiyu Tower. This happened five years after her death, which was tonight!
There is only one Hanxiang Feiyun grass in the world. In order to make the beauty smile, the third brother gave it to the heroine Bai Ruowei.
After Bai Ruowei got the Hanxiang Feiyun grass, she made it into spices on the spot.
When the emperor learned that his third brother had snatched away Xie Yan's medicine, he became even more dissatisfied with the Marquis' Mansion, which also accelerated the defeat of the Marquis' Mansion.
Although Ruan Yunsheng was still not sure how much his death was related to Xie Yan, at least he couldn't let the story go in the same direction as in the script!
Thinking of this, Ruan Yunsheng frowned and immediately followed the crowd, running towards Zuiyu Tower!
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Zuiyulou is the world's number one den of gilded wealth. It is magnificent and packed with people.
After several rounds of auction, the treasure of the building - Hanxiang Feiyun Grass was finally presented to everyone.
On the auction stage, the auction house owner smiled and introduced: "This Hanxiang Feiyun grass, I believe I don't need to introduce it in detail. It is the only one of its kind in the world. It can not only cure all poisons and prolong life, but can also be made into a rare spice!"
In the guest seats, Bai Ruowei, who was wearing a plain white skirt, had her eyes brightened and she tilted her head slightly to look at Ruan Yunbo who was sitting next to her.
Ruan Yunbo, the third son of the Marquis's Mansion, held a gold-sprinkled folding fan in his hand and wore a peacock blue brocade cloak. He had the dignity of a child of an aristocratic family, but also a bit of nonchalant romance.
Seeing Bai Ruowei looking over, he raised the corners of his lips and said, "Don't worry, this Hanxiang Feiyun Grass will definitely be yours."
The gleam in Bai Ruowei's eyes disappeared in an instant, and she gave Ruan Yunbo an elegant smile, "Ruowei believes in the Third Young Master."
The guest seats are divided into three levels surrounding the auction table. All of them are made of carved rosewood and covered with gold-woven carpets tributed from Persia.
Sitting in the most luxurious seat was the current King Xuan - Xie Yan.
The snow-colored crane cloak cascaded down from his shoulders, and the wide fur collar made of silver fox fur almost covered half of his face, leaving only a pair of dark eyes exposed.
Her pale skin makes her eyelashes look as black as crow feathers, her nose bridge is outlined with sharp lines in the shadows, and a teardrop mole at the corner of her eye adds to her allure.
Guard Mo Ying stood beside Xie Yan and whispered, "Your Highness, if you get this Hanxiang Feiyun grass, there's hope that your cold will be cured!"
When a cold attacks, it is so painful that one would rather die. He watched helplessly as the prince suffered from the cold for the past five years.
Now that he finally saw the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass appear in the world, Mo Ying was very excited and wanted to snatch it away immediately and give it to the prince to take.
Compared to Mo Ying's excitement, Xie Yan just took a sip of tea with an indifferent expression.
The auction started soon. Since the item was rare and valuable, the starting price of the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass was one thousand taels.
The Persian merchant couldn't wait to shout: "One thousand five hundred taels!"
Ruan Yunbo waved his gold-sprinkled folding fan and said lazily, "Five thousand taels."
Mo Ying was eager to get the medicinal materials and shouted directly, "Ten thousand taels!"
Ruan Yunbo continued to raise the price: "Fifty thousand taels."
Facing Ruan Yunbo's provocation, Xie Yan's expression remained unchanged, but he coughed lightly a few times.
Mo Ying frowned and said, "One hundred thousand taels!"
Suddenly, exclamations were heard all around!
Although this Hanxiang Feiyun Grass is precious, it is not worth 100,000 taels. Moreover, King Xuan is present, and few people dare to snatch the thing from the prince.
Several businessmen gave up the idea of bidding.
Bai Ruowei glanced at Ruan Yunbo worriedly, "Third Young Master..."
Although Ruan Yunbo is the richest man in Sheng State, he is a businessman after all. Even if this Hanxiang Feiyun grass is made into a unique spice, it is impossible to sell it at a high price of 100,000 taels.
But she had already promised Prince Duan that she must get the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass today!
Ruan Yunbo gave Bai Ruowei a soothing smile and said loudly, "Five hundred thousand taels!"
There was an uproar at the scene!
The owner of Zuiyulou laughed so hard that his eyes almost disappeared.
Mo Ying wanted to raise the price further, but Xie Yan said calmly, "No need. No matter how much you raise, Ruan Yunbo will raise it even higher."
Mo Ying gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness, the Third Young Master is going too far! He's clearly going against you!"
Xie Yan's expression remained unchanged, "Isn't this something we've known for a long time?"
Ever since Shengsheng's death, her brothers have all turned against him and targeted him openly or covertly.
A bitter arc appeared on Xie Yan's lips. He deserved it.
If it weren't for his letter, Shengsheng wouldn't have gone to the Lakeside Pavilion, and the accident wouldn't have happened.
Mo Ying clenched his scabbard tightly and lowered his voice, "As long as you give the order, I will lead my men to rob you! This Hanxiang Feiyun Grass is extremely important to you and must not fall into the hands of others!"
Xie Yan shook his head slightly, "That's all."
After Shengsheng disappeared, he actually didn't want to live anymore.
But Shengsheng's body has not been found yet, and he always has a glimmer of hope...
But it's been five years.
Thinking of this, Xie Yan felt a pain in his heart, coughed a few more times, and a trace of blood seeped from the corner of his lips.
Mo Ying said urgently, "Your Majesty!"
Xie Yan waved his hand, "I am fine."
When Ruan Yunbo saw Xie Yan coughing up blood, a sarcastic smile appeared on his lips.
Xie Yan killed his only sister. Even if he lost everything, he would never let Xie Yan off easily!
Bai Ruowei concealed the gleam in her eyes. Without the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass, Xie Yan would not live for many years.
By then, Prince Duan will become the crown prince. Although she cannot become the crown princess, she will become the future queen!
The shopkeeper of Zuiyulou was still shouting, "Mr. Ruan San is offering 500,000 yuan. Any other nobles want to raise the price?"
"Then congratulations to Mr. Ruan San for winning a plant of Hanxiang Feiyun Grass!"
Ruan Yunbo directly asked his servant to pay the silver note, and the money was handed over at the same time as the goods.
Bai Ruowei couldn't wait to ask the maid to set the table. She wanted to make spices on the spot from this Hanxiang Feiyun grass worth 500,000 taels.
On the one hand, it can prevent Xie Yan from secretly sending people to snatch it, and on the other hand, it can also build momentum for her Jinxiang Tower!
Mo Ying watched as the servants from Zuiyulou brought the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass to Ruan Yunbo. He lowered his voice and said urgently, "Your Highness! There's only one Hanxiang Feiyun Grass in the world. If you miss it, your cold will be incurable!"
"I'll go get the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass for you right now!"
Xie Yan's eyes turned cold, "Don't act on your own initiative."
Mo Ying said urgently, "Your Majesty!"
Xie Yan sighed, "Ruan Yunbo is Shengsheng's brother after all. He avenged Shengsheng, and I have nothing to say."
At the other end of the guest seats.
Ruan Yunbo took the brocade box containing the Hanxiang Feiyun grass and handed it to Bai Ruowei.
Smiling, he said, "Ruo Wei, this is for you."
Bai Ruowei has always been aloof, but now she couldn't help but smile and said in a sweet voice, "Thank you for letting the Third Young Master spend money."
Mo Ying stared at them intently, wishing he could snatch the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass away immediately, but the prince wouldn't allow him to. He was so anxious that he could only stare blankly.
Just as Bai Ruowei reached out to take the Hanxiang Feiyun Grass and was about to put it into the incense burner.
A clear and pleasant female voice rang out: "Stop!"
Ruan Yunsheng climbed up to the ninth floor in one breath, and as soon as he came up, he saw Bai Ruowei preparing to use the Hanxiang Feiyun grass to make incense.
Bai Ruowei was raised in the countryside, so they didn't know each other before, but Ruan Yunsheng recognized her at a glance.
Because the storybook says that Bai Ruowei always wears white clothes and has a cold and aloof temperament, as if she is not worldly.
In addition, she was standing next to her third brother, so it was not difficult to guess her identity.
Ruan Yunsheng walked over breathlessly and closed the lid of the brocade box with a "snap", almost pinching Bai Ruowei's fingers.
She immediately snatched the brocade box into her arms, "This Hanxiang Feiyun Grass belongs to this princess!"
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