Mi Shan remained silent, only staring coldly at the letter.
"Why don't you kneel down and call me 'sister' politely?"
If you admit again that you and your mother are just a slut who seduces everyone, then I'll give you this letter.
Upon hearing her mention her mother, Mi Shan's face finally turned completely cold.
A hint of hatred flickered in his calm, unwavering eyes.
"You dare mention my mother? Have you forgotten how she died?"
Mi Fen's expression changed, as if she had remembered something.
He silently gritted his teeth and remained silent.
While she was in a daze,
Mi Shan coldly snatched the letter and left without looking back.
-
Mi Fen snapped out of her daze and looked at Mi Shan's straight and slender back, her face turning extremely grim.
When he went back to find Zhang Jianyue,
I learned that he had been bitten by a scorpion and was lying in bed with his leg swollen.
"Zhang Lang, how are you? You absolutely can't have anything wrong with your leg!"
"It's all Mi Shan's fault. If you hadn't gone to find her, you wouldn't have been bitten by the scorpion!"
"This has nothing to do with Shan'er, Fen'er, don't blame her," Zhang Jianyue said with difficulty, enduring the pain.
"You're still defending her! She's just an opportunist. If you and the opportunity to enter the palace were presented to her, she would choose the latter without hesitation!"
After saying that, Mi Fen told him about the letter that Prince Rui had written to Mi Shan.
Zhang Jianyue was taken aback, then lowered her eyes in disappointment.
For some reason, he felt even more attached to Mi Shan.
"She's not as innocent as she seems at all; she's not a fickle woman. Only I am the one who loves you the most."
"So, Zhang Lang, you must take good care of your leg, practice martial arts diligently, and become the top martial arts scholar in the future, so that I can live a good life with you!"
"good."
Zhang Jianyue held Mi Fen's hand, feeling a warmth in her heart.
He didn't expect that,
The haughty young lady who always looked down on him had such deep feelings for him.
Not only did they not look down on his poverty, but they also held such high expectations for him.
"Young Miss, I promise you, I will never think of anyone else again! After I return and ask my mother, I will come to the Mi residence to formally propose marriage to you!"
Mi Fen suppressed her disgust and did not pull her hand away.
Although she despised poor men from the bottom of her heart,
Zhang's father died early, leaving him with no one to help him.
But, in order to survive,
Thinking about the wonderful days ahead as a noblewoman, she couldn't help but smile radiantly from the bottom of her heart.
"Yes! My husband, I'm waiting for you! Waiting for you to come and marry me!"
Zhang Jianyue was deeply moved and hugged her tightly.
He is determined to pass the imperial examinations and make a name for himself!
Make Mi Shan regret losing him!
-
Inside the side room.
Mi Shan put down the cornflower in her hand and opened the letter.
On the pale yellow Xuan paper, the ink-scented characters read:
"Where can I find such a beauty? I play the zither in the woods."
I long to meet my beloved again, to drink wine amidst the flowers and become intoxicated by her beauty.
"At the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), I will send someone to fetch you. Would you do me the honor of coming to my residence for a chat?"
Sure enough, Prince Rui took the bait.
The appointment time was a bit late, which was exactly what Mi Shan wanted.
But would my father agree?
Mi Shan's concerns were quickly dispelled.
My father was summoned to the palace and went there at noon.
It's dark and they still haven't come back.
When the four-horse carriage arrived at the door, both Qiao and Mi Fen came out to greet them.
When Lady Qiao learned that it was Prince Rui who had sent her to pick up Mi Shan, she was surprised, but she couldn't say anything because of her status as a prince.
Watching the sedan chair disappear into the distance, Madam Qiao looked preoccupied.
"You're going to the palace tomorrow. How dare you go out so late? What if something goes wrong? Wouldn't that just cause trouble for the Mi family?"
“Mother, what are you afraid of? Father has already changed his name on the Ministry of Rites’ register. Mi Shan’s entry into the palace is a done deal. Even if something happens between her and Prince Rui and she ends up with a death sentence, she can bear it all herself.”
Moreover, Mi Fen felt that Mi Shan wouldn't have the guts to do that.
At most, she hooked up with Prince Rui and wanted to build a good relationship with him beforehand so that she would have a powerful backer after entering the palace.
Little did they know that no matter how much they did, it would all be in vain.
The emperor is dying soon, and Mi Shan doesn't have many days left to live!
-
The courtyard was filled with the fragrance of flowers, and a table was laden with warm wine and snacks.
The candlelight illuminated Mi Shan's beautiful face, making it impossible for Li Yu to look away.
"Shan'er, come, have another drink with me."
Li Yu filled the cup with wine, raised it to her lips.
"Prince Rui, you've had too much to drink."
Mi Shan frowned, suppressing her malicious attempts to refuse.
"Not much. A thousand cups of wine are not enough when drinking with a bosom friend. I'm glad you could come today. Shan'er, I hope to invite you to meet me every day."
I don't know if it was intentional or if he was genuinely drunk.
Fueled by alcohol.
He moved closer and sniffed her long hair.
Neck.
He then tried to grab her wrist.
Mi Shan's expression changed slightly, and she stood up from her chair.
She took a few steps back, her waist braced against the table beside her.
The vase was knocked so hard it was about to fall over.
"Shan'er, don't avoid me. Since you've come, it means you wanted to, right?"
His low voice entered my ears.
He forcibly restrained her hands and pinned them beneath him.
Mi Shan's face paled slightly as the fear of being oppressed by him in her past life returned to her mind.
“Prince Rui…no, I am your father’s woman. It’s already difficult for us to meet, and it would be inappropriate to continue like this.”
She feigned weakness.
She didn't push him away, but just pretended to be pitiful and shook her head to avoid him.
The man in front of her tried to kiss her twice, but missed both times.
Hearing her say that, he was taken aback, and looked at her with puzzled eyes.
"How could Shan'er be..."
"I am a candidate for the imperial concubines who will be entering the palace."
The alcohol sobered me up considerably in an instant.
Prince Rui's eyes instantly became much clearer, and even the hand that was holding her wrist loosened a little.
"really?"
Mi Shan remained silent, only nodding quietly.
Her long eyelashes veiled the moist luster in her eyes, making her look gentle and beautiful.
“Prince Rui, it was not unintentional for me to devote myself to you.”
"On the contrary, I was immediately captivated by Your Highness's brilliance the moment I saw you."
"However... the taboo of identity cannot be ignored."
"If you know Shan'er's true identity and are still willing to take her, then one day go to the Golden Palace, go before His Majesty, and openly and honestly ask for me. That would be a fair exchange for Shan'er."
After saying that, Mi Shan raised her bright and clear eyes, glanced at him shyly, and then lowered her head again, subtly manipulating the situation.
"how?"
Would Prince Rui agree?
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