Chu Changning's back stiffened, and he stopped.
When Yan Beimo saw her stop, he leaned back lazily in his chair, his eyes revealing the arrogance of someone who had long held a high position.
The entire hall was completely silent.
After a while.
Chu Changning turned around, and their eyes met. Her beautiful face was full of coldness, and her words were like a hook that pierced the soul, causing pain to the bone.
“In this chaotic world, Your Majesty possesses the entire realm and has only one son, A-Yu. His own father would not allow him to suffer, so I have no worries. Since Your Majesty wants to take it, then you may have it.”
After saying that, she turned and left without looking back.
Yan Beimo's face darkened instantly, and the glass ivory pen in his hand was suddenly snapped in two.
Chu Changning spoke harshly, but before she even left the palace, an unbearable pain spread through her limbs, and an overwhelming longing began to creep into her heart.
The image of her beloved son lingered in her mind.
She took a deep breath and left the palace first.
A few days ago, Xiao Yan received a letter from Chu Changning, so he bought a courtyard house in Jiankang, where he and Taozhi stayed and waited.
I thought it was uncertain when they would arrive, but it's happening so soon.
The two were practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard when they heard the door being pushed open with a bang, and the person who entered walked in looking distraught.
"Princess."
When Taozhi saw her, she was overjoyed, dropped her sword, and ran towards her.
"Where is the young master?"
Seeing that she didn't look well, Xiao Yan quickly gave Tao Zhi a look, and the latter realized that something was wrong and shut up.
Chu Changning glanced at the two of them to make sure he hadn't come to the wrong place, said a few words briefly, and then went to his room to sleep.
The two people standing in the courtyard exchanged a glance, "---"
Chu Changning slept soundly for days.
In his dream, he dreamt of Yan Bei Mo's beautiful wives and concubines, who had married a large number of beauties and had many children. Little A Yu was framed and driven out of the palace, wandering the empty streets naked, crying and calling for her mother.
She woke up with a start, wishing she could grab a knife and kill that beast Yan Beimo.
"Son of a bitch."
You stole her son and then didn't treat him well, you beast.
Chu Changning cursed a few times, then lifted the curtain and got off the bed.
She walked to the table and poured herself a cup of cold tea to suppress her anger.
The window was open, and being near Zhongyang, the night wind wasn't so cold, blowing gently in, which cleared her mind a bit.
The harem is rife with intrigue and backstabbing. If Yan Beimo really does take in a large number of concubines, Ayu, who has no mother, will surely be seen as a thorn in the side by the other concubines.
With a stepmother comes a stepfather. Yan Beimo, that lustful madman, might just let some woman whisper in his ear and Ayu could be killed.
Chu Changning's thoughts wandered further and further, and he couldn't help but frown and mutter another curse.
That bastard! Ayu has been back with him for months, and he still hasn't appointed a crown prince. Who does he want to give the crown prince position to?
She rubbed her temples with both hands in anger and sat down on the round stool.
Taozhi, who was sleeping on the small couch outside keeping watch, heard the sound of a stool being pulled up inside and whispered.
"Princess, are you awake?"
Chu Changning paused, then looked up at the door. "You're still awake?"
Upon hearing her words, Taozhi pushed open the door and entered.
"Princess."
There were no candles lit inside, but by the moonlight, one could make out the silhouette of a figure sitting at the table.
"Why are you awake?"
Chu Changning shook his head. "I had a nightmare."
She felt a pang of heartache whenever she thought of the pitiful Ayu in her dream.
Although Taozhi didn't know what nightmare she was having, she guessed it was related to the young master.
“Princess, His Majesty is the young master’s biological father. There’s nothing wrong with the young master staying in the palace, living a life of luxury.”
Chu Changning scoffed, "The harem is empty now, but that doesn't mean it will be in the future. Once he takes in more concubines, Ayu will inevitably be caught in the scheming and intrigue of the palace."
Having grown up in the palace, Taozhi naturally understood the meaning behind her words and sighed.
She suddenly remembered the legendary Peach Blossom Nunnery in the city and made a suggestion.
"Princess, I've heard there's a temple called Peach Blossom Temple on the outskirts of the capital that's said to grant wishes. Shall we go and give it a try?"
Chu Changning, "---"
She was amused by Taozhi's words and sighed.
"If Bodhisattvas were useful, there would be so many suffering people in the world."
Taozhi scratched her head. "I heard from the family next door that the Bodhisattva there is really effective. They hadn't been able to conceive for so many years, but after going to the temple to pray, they got pregnant."
Chu Changning raised an eyebrow, "There's a Goddess of Fertility in Peach Blossom Temple? Isn't that ridiculous?"
"Since the princess has nothing to do and hasn't seen the young master yet, why don't we go and check on him?"
Chu Changning, feeling rather uninterested, went back to his bed to sleep.
The next day, as soon as I finished washing up, Taozhi excitedly dragged me outside.
"I've bought everything, let's go take a look."
Chu Changning glanced at the basket she was carrying and let her go.
Xiao Yan drove the carriage, and the two talked inside.
Chu Changning didn't sleep well all night and dozed off.
She had been poisoned by Jiu Yuye in her body for many days, but no symptoms had appeared.
But at this moment, she suddenly felt waves of weakness in her body, and her body, which was leaning against the car wall, felt limp.
She shifted uncomfortably and opened her eyes.
"Princess, can you smell anything fragrant?"
Chu Changning was taken aback, remembering what the imperial physician had said, and lowered his head to sniff.
Do I smell nice?
Tao Zhi twirled the hem of her dress and sniffed it.
"Hmm, it's the princess's scent, faint."
Chu Changning's heart sank. So fast?
"What kind of perfumed powder did the princess put on? It smells so good, even better than the previous topical ointment."
For the first two months after the princess gave birth to the prince, she used medicine to maintain her health, which gave her a faint fragrance.
Chu Changning snapped out of her reverie, not wanting them to worry, and gave a perfunctory reply.
Seeing her displeased expression, Taozhi assumed it was because she was thinking about the young master, so she didn't say anything more.
Peach Blossom Temple is located on a mountain outside Beijing. Many people come here to pray to the gods and Buddhas. As the end of the year approaches, they burn incense and pray for a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.
Chu Changning got off the carriage, feeling a wave of dizziness.
"Princess?"
Taozhi was startled and quickly helped her up.
"What's wrong?"
Chu Changning shook his head. "It's nothing."
Xiao Yan, burdened by a history of bloodshed, disliked places like temples, so he waited at the foot of the mountain.
The two of them climbed the winding blue stone steps to the temple.
Upon arriving at the main hall, Chu Changning knelt on the prayer mat and bowed. He then took an incense stick, placed it in the incense burner, and walked out, leaving Taozhi to bow on her own.
The air in the mountains was fresh, so she wandered around.
"lady."
Suddenly, a gentle voice came from behind.
Chu Changning was slightly taken aback, turned around, and saw a familiar face.
"Your Highness."
Sima Yue, dressed in a green robe, stood under the Bodhi tree, a faint smile on his refined face.
"What a coincidence."
Chu Changning didn't want to say more to him, so she bowed and turned to leave.
Sima Yue spoke up to stop them, "Let's sit down and have a cup of tea together."
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