Chapter 114: The True and False Princess
The wind blew over, leaving the brother and sister looking at each other in silence. The only sound around them was the silence of falling leaves.
After a while, Lu Zhiheng said, "Yaoyao, others are not important, you are my sister."
Princess Jingxi was stunned and forced a smile towards Lu Zhiheng, but the smile looked stiff no matter how she looked at it.
"Brother, no matter what you think in your heart, it's good that you can say such words to comfort me."
comfort?
Lu Zhiheng shook his head, looked at her, and said seriously, "Yaoyao, this is not consolation. You are a true golden branch and jade leaf. You shouldn't belittle yourself."
Princess Jingxi lowered her head.
A true royal bride?
Her eyes were clear, like the moonlight in an ancient well. She raised the corners of her lips slightly and said calmly, "No matter how legitimate I am, or how much I'm a royal bride, it's useless. Who told me not to grow up in the palace? In my father's eyes, I'm not even worth a finger of Lu Ling."
There was no expression on her face, and she felt extremely depressed every day when she returned to the palace.
In the past, she didn't understand why her father always favored the fake Lu Ling even though she was his biological daughter. Even her brothers could only see Lu Ling and not her.
Later, as I grew older, I realized that the palace was a place where family ties were weak.
What is the value of blood relationship?
She is not as talented and beautiful as Lu Ling, she did not grow up in the palace, and she has no friendship with them since childhood, so even if she comes back, they don't need to return to their respective places.
"Royal brother, during the time I was back in the palace, you and the Crown Prince were the only ones who treated me like a younger sister. You were kind to me, and I remember that in my heart. But there's no need to go back. When the time comes, just say I'm sick and can't bear the tiring journey."
The palace is different from the market. People there don't actually show their disdain openly. They don't curse people as bitches like in the shabby little fishing village.
But sometimes, all it takes is a look of indifference and a few casual questions about poems or texts that she doesn't understand. That kind of subtle rejection can make people feel more oppressive and uncomfortable than any overt targeting or harshness.
The masters are precious and will not say inappropriate words.
But the servants below will serve as their eyes and mouths.
What they cannot say will be said by those below them.
The masters' servants would not say anything extreme. They would just sigh softly and say that she felt pity when looking at her, and say behind her back that it was a pity that she and Lu Ling were so different.
But these were enough to destroy a girl who had just arrived and was nervous about the palace.
In the past, Lu Zhiheng was a reckless person, wandering the streets picking up cats and dogs. He spent very few days in the capital city throughout the year, and his friends included all kinds of people.
This made it difficult for him to understand Princess Jingxi's feelings.
"Yaoyao, the emperor will not make decisions for you. If you don't want to go back, the emperor will not force you."
Lu Zhiheng also knew that most of the time, Emperor Qinglong actually couldn't remember his daughter Princess Jingxi.
I brought it up suddenly this time, just on a whim.
but……
Lu Zhiheng frowned, his eyes fell on Princess Jingxi, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "You should be able to sense the strangeness of the Yan family."
"Yaoyao, it's one thing that you don't want to go back to the palace for a short stay, but there are some things that I still want to inform you about."
Princess Jingxi lowered her head and curled the corners of her mouth.
She knew that the Yan family was strange.
I knew it a long time ago.
They were all so rigid that one couldn't even sense any human emotions from them.
But...so what?
The Yan family looked at him with no emotion that a living person should have.
But are those people in the palace better to her than the Yan family?
"Brother, this marriage was granted by our father. If it weren't for something important, I wouldn't return to the capital."
Seeing that she understood everything, Lu Zhiheng said no more.
"Alright, my Royal Brother, I'll go see Princess Jiayi."
Princess Jingxi slowly turned her head away. The wind blew on her body. She walked forward, crushing the fallen leaves on the ground.
Lu Zhiheng actually saw a sense of loneliness in her.
His eyes narrowed, but he didn't say anything.
Everyone has their own choices.
To Lu Zhiheng and Su Tan, everyone in the Yan family is a little weird.
The Yan family is a place of right and wrong and full of dangers.
But for Lu Yao, perhaps the Yan family is her refuge.
…
When Lu Yao arrived at Su Tan's yard, Su Tan was holding Sui Sui, looking a little weak.
Seeing Lu Yao, she stood up and saluted, "Greetings, Princess Jingxi."
Lu Yao smiled and shook her head, "Don't call me princess, just call me Lu Yao."
Anyway, this princess is just a figurehead.
Su Tan's eyes paused slightly and his gaze fell on Lu Yao's face.
The princess's face...
When Lu Yao saw Sui Sui lying obediently in Su Tan's arms, a hint of envy appeared in her eyes.
"Sui Sui is so cute, she's so lovable just by looking at her."
Her tone unconsciously became gentle, and she stretched out her hand towards Sui Sui, "Auntie, give me a hug, okay?"
Sui Sui tilted her head, blinked her eyes, and stretched out her short hand, "Imperial Auntie Piao Niang~"
Why is there a black thing following behind Aunt Nitrogen?
Lu Yao held Sui Sui in her arms, reached out and touched the little girl's hair, and said with a smile: "I heard that my brother used to have an extremely bad temper and a sharp tongue. I didn't expect Sui Sui to be so well-behaved and lovable."
Su Tan couldn't respond to this.
She had experienced Lu Zhiheng's sharp tongue.
But she really didn't know whether her temper was like a piece of exploding charcoal.
After a pause, Su Tan just looked at Lu Yao, thought for a moment, and asked, "Princess, you look a little pale. Have you been feeling unwell these days?"
Lu Yao pursed her lips, and there seemed to be a hint of sadness in her clear eyes.
"It's not that I'm feeling unwell, but I just can't stand the light."
These days, she feels uncomfortable whenever she is exposed to the sun.
But it’s not unbearable, I just feel dizzy and occasionally a little breathless.
A hint of understanding flashed across Su Tan's eyes, and he was not surprised.
She simply asked, "Has the princess seen a doctor?"
Her tone was normal, as if she was just chatting with Lu Yao.
Lu Yao was silent for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "I found it."
"My mother-in-law and the others have invited the most skilled doctor in Lanzhou."
"It's just... the doctor said it's a mental illness."
She lived in the gutter, so naturally when she saw the light, she felt dizzy and breathless.
"actually……"
Su Tan pondered for a moment, weighed his tone, and then said, "Princess, have you ever thought about asking the master for advice?"
"Perhaps after seeing this, the princess's wish will come true, and her inner troubles will naturally be cured."
Lu Yao suddenly raised her eyes, a hint of surprise in her eyes.
She narrowed her eyes and looked at Su Tan, with a look of scrutiny in her eyes. "Do you know what's on my mind?"
Su Tan looked at Sui Sui who was in her arms, with a gentle expression, "The princess's worries are all written on her face."
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