For the past year, both of them have been aware of the truth, but neither of them is willing to take the initiative to open up the issue.
They wait for each other, test each other, but in doing so, they also hurt each other.
Yi Chenli felt like a lone wolf, hiding in the grass, baring its fangs, waiting for the fat rabbit to take the bait. A lone wolf is incredibly patient with its prey, but the fat rabbit was clever; several times it was right in front of the cheetah's mouth, yet it wouldn't let him eat it.
The lone wolf finally lost patience, conceded defeat, and decided not to wait passively any longer.
*
That night, An returned home and found An Yuan'er watering the flowers in the greenhouse.
"Xiao Yuan'er, if you keep watering, these flowers will drown."
An Yuan'er then put away the watering can. She had been watering a single flower, but even the strongest flower couldn't withstand such abuse.
"Is something on Yuan'er's mind?"
An Yuan'er did not admit it.
An Huaishou didn't expose her, but suddenly said, "The situation in the court has been turbulent recently. Dozens of senior officials have jointly filed a complaint against the Murong family for their arrogant and domineering behavior over the years. The Emperor has always been tolerant of the Murong family and has never dealt with this matter. But this time, the Emperor has taken the initiative to ask some senior officials. It seems that he will take action against the Murong family."
"Brother always discusses these matters with Father. Why are you talking about them with Yuan'er today?"
An Huaishou did not answer directly, but instead said, "These dozen or so old ministers are willing to risk their lives to fight against the Murong family. There must be someone behind them who is pulling the strings and plotting. My father and I have received news that this matter was planned by Consort Li and the First Prince."
An Yuan'er replied, "Consort Li has been favored for many years but has no children, while the eldest prince's mother passed away early. His Majesty has long entrusted Consort Li with raising the eldest prince, so it is only natural for Consort Li to plan for her adopted son."
"Does Yuan'er truly think that way?"
An Yuan'er panicked for a moment, but she tried her best to remain calm: "Why do you ask that, brother?" She looked away: "Yuan'er has no interest in matters of the court."
An Yuan'er didn't want to talk about matters of the court, and An Huaishou didn't press her for details.
The brother and sister sat on the flowerbed. An looked back and said, "In the year since I came back, I've learned a lot from Father. I've participated in family matters and court affairs to some extent. During this time, I've also met many people, including princes and princesses. But Yuan'er, do you know who left the deepest impression on you, brother?"
An Yuan'er glanced at him: "Your Majesty? This is the first time Yuan'er has seen Your Majesty, and my legs went weak with fear!"
An Huaishou shook his head: "The Emperor's majesty naturally inspires awe. But what impressed you most, brother, was not the Emperor, but the sixth prince who had a leg ailment."
An Yuan'er nervously moved her fingers.
"My brother and the Sixth Prince stare directly at each other, but you can never see what's in his eyes. He seems like an insignificant figure in the palace, but it's precisely this kind of presence that makes him so powerful..."
An Yuan'er interrupted her brother: "Brother is speaking nonsense."
"Is it just idle talk, or does my sister not want her brother to speak ill of the Sixth Prince? Sometimes I wonder, how could my innocent and naive sister have the courage to approach such a terrifying and profound person? Yuan'er, while he is still weak, it is most important to protect yourself."
An Yuan'er said fiercely, "Brother, Yuan'er doesn't need to play the fool. The Sixth Prince won't harm Yuan'er."
The older brother replied seriously, "Not hurting doesn't mean not taking. You can't go against the will of someone like that, once he wants something."
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