"Oh? Then I'm curious. Among all the women in the world, if there is one I can't bear to part with, it's you. Could it be that Mimi wants to go to Mobei to marry by herself?" Emperor Renzong rarely made a joke.
Xie Wanyun said seriously, "Your Majesty, I am not joking. That person is in the palace."
Renzong also put away his smile and hesitated for a moment before asking, "Could the person the Queen was talking about be Han Ruyi?"
Xie Wanyun nodded, "It's her. Ever since I saw her in the laundry that day, and asked the maid in charge about her situation, I know that although she has fallen to this state, she still has a strong character. It would be a pity for such a person to waste her life in the palace. So I thought of finding another way out for her. However, she is the descendant of a criminal, and if she stays in the capital, she can only be a slave. If she is willing to marry, it would be an opportunity to change her fate."
Renzong was a little surprised. "Mingmian, she's the daughter of your enemy, and you're still willing to help her?"
"That was her father's doing, and it has nothing to do with her. Besides, I still remember how kind she was to me when I went to the Prince Regent's Palace to investigate the basement. And I'm not just out of pity for her. She has a strong character and can withstand hardships, but she's not one to simply accept them. She's ruthless when she needs to resist. With that kind of personality, she's well-suited to the important task of marrying into a foreign alliance."
Emperor Renzong thought for a moment and said, "You are right, but I don't know if she will appreciate your kindness."
"I'll summon her tomorrow and ask her. If she's smart, she won't refuse. Even though Mobei is bitterly cold, being a princess is better than washing clothes in the palace for the rest of her life. Besides, I've seen the Sixth Prince, and he's quite handsome, so it wouldn't be an insult to her."
Renzong held her tightly, kissed her forehead, and said in a hoarse voice, "That's true. Meimei, let's not just talk about others. Have you missed me during these days since I left?"
Xie Wanyun smiled gently, without saying a word, she simply held his face and kissed him.
She rarely took the initiative like this, and Renzong was startled. But when he came to his senses, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. He immediately took the initiative and the two of them started kissing each other, and gradually they became very emotional.
The flickering candlelight and the low curtains reflected the charming scenery in the room...
In the laundry department, Han Ruyi was diligently scrubbing a large basin of clothes. She was now quite experienced in washing clothes and would never make bubbles everywhere again.
Ever since she had a fight with those palace maids last time, everyone knew that she was not a gentle little white rabbit, and no one dared to mess with her anymore. She has been living a peaceful life recently.
She had heard from the gossip that Empress Xie Wanyun was personally leading the troops to war, and while she was envious, she felt even more desperate about her own situation. Was she going to waste her entire life in endless laundry?
The housekeeper, Aunt Qiuniang, came over and said, "Ruyi, someone has come from the Empress's palace and wants you to come over."
Han Ruyi was stunned. Ever since she last met Xie Wanyun, she had harbored a vague hope that she would come looking for her, but after waiting for so long, she only received news that she had taken command of the expedition.
She knew that Xie Wanyun had just returned triumphantly yesterday, so why was he so anxious to find her?
She agreed, wiped her hands on her apron, and walked out of the courtyard. Her shoes had been wet from washing clothes, and they made a squeaking sound as she walked.
"Hey, come back. How can you go to see the Queen in this state? Come here, I'll help you clean up." Qiu Niang said, pulling her into her room.
Everyone was stunned. What was going on? Could it be that Han Ruyi had been favored by the Empress?
Those who had offended her or bullied her before became uneasy.
After Qiu Niang's busy work, Han Ruyi finally looked a little tidy. She changed into a pair of clean shoes and then went to the Queen's Palace.
Xie Wanyun was pruning flowers in the garden with a pair of scissors.
Han Ruyi knelt down and greeted respectfully.
Seeing her approach, Xie Wanyun looked her over carefully, a faint smile playing on her lips. She was always straightforward and impatient with beating around the bush, so she said directly, "Please stand up. I've called you here today to discuss something with you."
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