"Princess Shen, you're so cute, I like you."
Looking at the incredibly handsome Chen Nian in front of her, Han Xiang got excited and blurted out what was on her mind.
"..."
Upon hearing this, Shen Nian was so startled that he stood up abruptly and looked at the Empress, who was sitting slightly above him, with a hint of panic.
She said that Hanxiang came for her.
...
Back at Cining Palace, Chen Nian was still in a daze, never expecting that her mother would recognize Hanxiang.
Her mother is so powerful; she found her so many powerful backers.
She felt that the script she was given in this life should be called "A New Huanzhu Story in the Qing Dynasty: I Became the Darling of the Group by Relying on My Mother".
She felt that her mother must be the kind of popular heroine that everyone liked in the novels she used to read.
And she is the child of the popular female lead, enjoying all the love and pampering from her mother.
...
Life in the palace didn't change much.
Only the Emperor's affections for Xiang are beginning to falter under his gentle advances.
They were just one opportunity away from being completely conquered.
Seeing that Hanxiang was so obedient, Ali and Zhuo left with the benefits they had obtained through her.
With continued meditation, her health deteriorated further, and the Empress Dowager's hair turned even whiter.
The harem is at peace, and the court is tranquil.
The Emperor and his men also set a timeframe for eradicating the White Lotus Sect, because they had discovered that the sect was expanding its ranks again. To prevent more innocent people from being harmed, they felt it was better to eradicate it as soon as possible.
The longer it drags on, the more likely things will go wrong.
“Niannian, Ertai has arrived, outside Cining Palace.”
Qing'er lifted the curtain and stepped into the room, where she saw him nestled on the soft couch, coughing softly from time to time, writing and drawing something in his hand.
Lost in thought about how to allocate her secret stash, she heard Qing'er's voice and hurriedly hid the paper in her hand under the covers.
Noticing Shen Nian's subtle movements, Qing'er shook her head helplessly. Nian Bao had a little secret.
"Are Ertai and the others leaving?"
Chen Nian looked up at Qing'er and asked softly.
"Yes, we've set a time for today. It'll probably be more than half a month before we see Ertai again after he leaves. Get up quickly, Ertai is already waiting for you outside Cining Palace."
"Okay, okay, I'll get up right away."
As soon as Qing'er finished speaking, Chen Nian jumped up from the soft couch.
I had heard the Emperor say long ago that he wanted to wipe out the White Lotus Sect, and now he has finally taken action.
They weren't worried about this operation. Compared to the White Lotus Sect they encountered on their last expedition, this one was nothing, not even half as strong as the last one. This one was just some remnants.
Last time, the White Lotus Sect mobilized almost its entire army to kill them, but they were defeated. This time, it's just to make Yongxuan's position more secure and to elevate Ertai's status.
After getting ready, the two girls went out.
Because, not only Ertai came, but Yongxuan also came.
Yongxuan used the excuse of bidding farewell to the Empress Dowager to take the opportunity to see his beloved. After all, brothers should share happiness and fortune. Moreover, Yongxuan also felt guilty towards Ertai, so he brought Ertai along as well.
Knowing that it wasn't easy for the group to meet, the Empress Dowager was very forgiving.
"Little Princess".
Standing outside the hall, Ertai watched the person running towards him, opened his arms, caught the person in his arms, rubbed the head of the person in his arms, and called out with a soft laugh, his eyebrows full of smiles.
The palace maids and eunuchs working in Cining Palace were all taken away by Granny Gui, just so that they could get along more comfortably.
Why are you leaving so early?
"I'll make it big and marry you soon."
Ertai didn't hide anything and spoke frankly.
"Then you'd better come back quickly, or you might not see me again."
He spoke with a pointed remark.
"Where are you going? If you're going to run away, you'll have to wait for me to come back. Take me with you. If you run away by yourself and I catch you, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Hearing Chen Nian's words, Ertai raised his hand and pinched Chen Nian's face, speaking fiercely with a mix of seriousness and threat.
"Then you'd better come back quickly and come back to see me."
Chen Nian continued speaking with a smile.
Now that the White Lotus Sect matter is resolved, the marriage should be officially arranged, and she should prepare to leave.
She still couldn't bear to let them see her leave in person.
"Okay, I'll be back soon."
He really wouldn't want to leave if he didn't need a chance to reveal his true identity.
Watching the two people interacting in front of him, Fu Yuxing, who was standing a little behind, lowered his eyes to hide the loneliness in them.
May Princess Chen be blessed with good fortune!
He spoke only after the two had finished talking, his voice slightly hoarse.
"General Fu, you're here too?"
I heard a calm and clear voice, deep and cool, that touched my heart.
Chen Nian peeked out and saw that Fu Yuxing was standing under a plum tree not far from them. He still had a face as white as jade, wearing a white robe and standing tall and straight. Against the backdrop of the white plum blossoms beside him, he was just like a snow lotus that could not be reached on the top of a high mountain.
"A gentleman as fine as jade, unparalleled in the world."
This phrase perfectly describes this person.
Shen Nian's eyes showed amazement, but that was all; this was the first time she had seriously looked at Fu Yuxing.
She never expected that she really looked like a fairy, just as described in the book.
This person is truly beautiful.
As soon as she stepped out of Cining Palace, she was met with Ertai's smiling face, which completely attracted her attention. She was so amused that she didn't notice anything else and only then did she realize that Fu Yuxing had also arrived.
Upon hearing Chen Nian's words, Fu Yuxing felt a pang of heartache.
I never expected that she wouldn't even notice me.
"Um."
Fu Yuxing responded softly and nodded.
"You're not allowed to look anymore."
Yuxing is coming with us to wipe out the White Lotus Cult. Yongxuan and I will lead the operation, with Yuxing assisting.
After the two finished their brief conversation, Ertai turned Shen Nian's head around. Seeing Shen Nian's confusion, Ertai spoke in a low voice, explaining why Fu Yu was with them.
The Emperor was worried that the two of them might not be able to handle any unexpected events that might occur on their first trip, so he sent Yuxing to accompany them.
He knew Yu Xing was really good-looking, and he was genuinely afraid that this beauty-obsessed little princess would fall for someone else.
"You stingy person, you can't even look at it."
Seeing Ertai's slightly aggrieved expression, Chen Nian couldn't help but laugh.
It's been a long time since I've seen Ertai like this. After the White Lotus Sect incident, Ertai's personality disappeared, and it only reappears occasionally when she gets really angry.
It's really just a tiny bit, almost like there's no change at all.
Seeing the obvious changes in Ertai now, Shen Nian felt that if Ertai were given some more time, he would definitely recover.
"Hmm, no, what if you fall for someone else?"
Ertai nodded firmly, without the slightest embarrassment.
Hearing Ertai's words, Fu Yuxing, standing behind him, tensed up slightly, his hands clenching at his sides.
He admitted that he had harbored despicable thoughts.
"Don't worry, I won't. General Fu is too handsome; I wouldn't dare touch him."
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