Chapter 116: Long-Planned
The couple looked back in surprise.
Emperor Jingxuan appeared with Yun Wan, and no one knew where they came from.
Facing his cold questioning, Princess Yongshou chuckled, "My humble servant, I'm sorry for your words. Your Majesty is so majestic and graceful, standing with Your Majesty, they are like a match made in heaven."
These words sounded like human words, and Emperor Jingxuan's expression eased slightly.
Seeing this, Princess Yongshou felt relieved. She turned to Yun Wan and said with a friendly smile, "Is Pei Qian not disturbing the queen and the young master these past two days?"
She knew that her child had been sneaking into the inner court these past two days, and after a little inquiry, she found out the reason why Asui was sick.
She took the initiative to talk, and Yun Wan smiled faintly and shook her head: "Don't bother me, the young master is very sensible."
As the conversation started, Princess Yongshou's smile deepened. "That boy is just a stubborn monkey. He starts jumping around as soon as you're not paying attention. He's such a worry."
Yun Wan: "It's better for children to be lively and active, so that they can be stronger. With the little prince around, I don't worry about my Ah Sui becoming a little nerd at such a young age."
"That's true," Duke Yongshou agreed. "These two children, one active and one quiet, really complement each other. Ever since my Pei Qian became friends with your Chang Sui, he's even taken the initiative to do his homework when he's home on leave."
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When talking about their beloved children, the two young mothers of different identities suddenly had endless common topics to talk about.
Princess Yongshou walked forward and walked side by side with Yun Wan. The two talked and laughed, and from a distance they looked like a pair of sisters.
Gradually, the two fathers were forgotten.
Seeing that the two of them were chatting well, Duke Cheng'en smiled helplessly and asked the person opposite: "Your Majesty, would you like to play chess?"
Emperor Jingxuan did not want to waste his good time playing chess.
But the lady had obviously forgotten about herself and had gone far away with another woman.
He glanced at Lord Cheng'en, then walked away expressionlessly.
Duke Cheng'en, who was stabbed in the eye, followed behind him and ordered people to prepare the chessboard.
On this side, Yun Wan and Princess Yongshou had already talked about children, clothes, jewelry, beauty and household affairs.
Recalling the many things she had heard recently, Princess Yongshou said with emotion: "This is the first time I've seen my royal brother so attentive to a woman. It's truly surprising."
She turned her head and stared at Yun Wan for a moment, then smiled: "But it's not surprising that this person is Concubine Yun."
Her own child and the other child are good friends, but in fact, Yun Wan never thought that she would be alone with this princess.
Upon hearing this, she simply said politely, "Princess, you are so kind. It is Yun Wan's great honor to have your Majesty's favor."
Princess Yongshou knew it was just a polite remark. She hesitated for a moment and asked, "Your Majesty, you don't think that anyone can catch your brother's eye, do you?"
Yun Wan was stunned and didn't understand what he meant.
Knowing this, Princess Yongshou reluctantly explained, "What I said just now wasn't a compliment from me, but the truth. I've been with you for many years, and although we're not born of the same mother, I can tell you that you're serious about your relationship with me."
"My brother has been on the throne for many years, and while there have been disputes within the harem, he has always been fair and impartial. I have never heard of my brother doting on any of his concubines or taking them on trips."
Not to mention going to great lengths to get the person into the palace and publicly announce the title, all that was missing was an imperial edict to announce it to the world.
Not only that, but other people's children could also benefit from his favor. The apprenticeship ceremony was known to everyone, which was equivalent to telling everyone in disguise that he preferred Yun Wan.
Such blatant favoritism and care, and she actually thought it was just normal?
Yun Wan's eyes moved slightly, with a hint of suspicion in her clear eyes, as if saying: No?
Yongshou sighed softly and suddenly felt some sympathy for his brother.
Never mind, she does one good deed every day.
Having made up her mind, she blinked and asked in a slightly ambiguous tone, "Have you, Madam, ever seen any knife marks on my brother's body?"
Yun Wan's face warmly nodded, "I've seen it."
Princess Yongshou: "That was left behind by my brother when he was guarding the northern border before he ascended the throne."
The late emperor had many sons and daughters, and he especially loved the eldest and second princes. Emperor Jingxuan had a third son, but he was neglected because the late emperor did not like his mother, Concubine Li.
Concubine Li, as the name suggests, is extremely beautiful and is a famous beauty in the palace.
Unfortunately, the late emperor had a quirk. He did not like beauties with outstanding looks. Instead, he favored women of plain appearance, such as the mother of the eldest and second princes.
In the eyes of the late emperor, Concubine Li's beauty was not worth mentioning, and he even felt disgusted. Even Emperor Jingxuan, who inherited his mother's good looks, did not like her.
Hearing this, Yun Wan was surprised.
"You don't understand, do you? I don't understand either." Princess Yongshou smiled mockingly.
The unfavored prince had a hard time in the palace. Princess Yongshou's mother took pity on his young age and helped him privately many times. She didn't expect that this small act of kindness would bring great opportunities for herself and her daughter.
Because of this opportunity, Princess Yongshou was able to stand out among her many sisters and lived a prosperous life in the capital in recent years.
Emperor Jingxuan followed the Marquis of Zhenbei to the northern border at the age of thirteen. He was quite talented in warfare and used troops like a god. He made many achievements, repelled foreign enemies and won the hearts of the people. When he was eighteen, the late emperor was seriously ill, and the princes were fighting with each other. The people were demoralized and the situation was turbulent.
Just when the Great Qi was on the verge of collapse, Emperor Jingxuan led his troops back to the capital in the name of "stabilizing the country and saving the nation". He used drastic measures to eliminate the rebels, stabilize the people's hearts, save the country, and ascend the throne.
The Great Qi regained its vitality in his hands. After more than ten years of diligent governance, the people of the Great Qi lived and worked in peace and prosperity.
Because of this, no one in the court could really restrain Emperor Jingxuan, and no one dared to touch his reverse scale and go against him, trying to treat Emperor Jingxuan the same way they treated the previous emperor.
After hearing about Emperor Jingxuan's past experiences from Princess Yongshou, Yun Wan was silent.
When she heard him describe that day how he was punished by being forced to kneel in front of the palace for three days when he was seven or eight years old, Yun Wan knew that he was just like her and was not liked by his father.
Seeing that she had listened, Princess Yongshou was relieved. "On the day of my birthday banquet, when it rained heavily, Your Majesty and the Emperor stayed in the same room, right?"
Yun Wan was surprised.
Princess Yongshou simply said, "My Royal Brother always does things with a method and a deep purpose. At that time, I thought my Royal Brother might have had feelings for you, and now it seems to be true."
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With a head full of information about Emperor Jingxuan, Yun returned to Qiyun Palace.
Fuling: "Your Majesty, His Majesty is bathing in the inner room."
Yun Wan was not surprised. Ever since the two of them reconciled because of the ring incident, this man saw that there was no hope for him to move back to Zichen Palace, so he simply moved into Qiyun Palace.
Therefore, the wardrobe, bed, bathtub, etc. that should have belonged to Yun Wan alone... are now also occupied by Emperor Jingxuan.
Stepping into the inner room, the air was filled with steam. In the spacious bathtub, Emperor Jingxuan spread his arms, revealing his strong, broad shoulders, back and toned muscles.
A pair of soft and boneless hands suddenly climbed up the broad and thick waist and back, slowly moving along the lines.
Emperor Jingxuan suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze as sharp as a torch.
The coldness dissipated in an instant, and he tilted his head slightly and said, "My wife is here."
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