How could Liu Xuening not understand? Yan An was indeed born with the destiny of a phoenix, which was why the Empress Dowager had arranged a marriage for him long before he was born.
If the person in front of him were to marry Yan An as his queen, he would surely become the future emperor of the Moon Kingdom.
At that time, neither the current emperor nor the regent will survive, and as the regent's wife, she will likely die even faster.
"My fourth brother is deeply in love with Princess An. I'm sure Miss Liu knows that. You think that if my fourth brother can't marry Yan An, he'll marry you, right? Let me guess. If I were to take Yan An away, given my fourth brother's personality, would he kill me or marry someone else?"
Yue Zhixiao carefully examined Liu Xuening: she was a good partner, worth the risk of bringing under his wing. If he weren't so obsessed with Yue Xiyuan, giving her the position of a concubine and letting her manage the harem would be fine too.
"Miss Liu, think it over carefully. If I were to ascend the throne, you and Minister Liu would be meritorious officials. What's wrong with me rewarding my fourth brother to these meritorious officials? I'll also give you some medicine to make my fourth brother completely obedient to you. Then you can do whatever you want with him. Wouldn't that be a hundred times better than being the regent's wife?"
After thinking for a moment, Liu Xuening realized that what Yue Zhixiao said was indeed true.
Even if she got Yue Xiyuan's body, she wouldn't get his heart, and now she can't even get his body.
All she wanted was a regent. If she could truly control the regent with drugs and he posed no threat to her, she could spend her life with him.
As long as he can be kept by his side, what does it matter if he is a regent who is bound?
"I wonder what Prince Xiao intends to do?"
"I knew Miss Liu was a smart woman. Soon it will be Princess Yan'an's coming-of-age ceremony, and then we..."
Yue Zhixiao told Liu Xuening about his entire plan, which made Liu Xuening's eyes light up.
"Your Highness, this is indeed a brilliant plan."
"Then I wish us both great success in our plan!"
"Xue Ning respects Prince Xiao."
The two laughed heartily, as if their plan had succeeded, and clinked glasses to drink a glass of wine.
"I will have someone send you the medicine in a couple of days. Remember not to make a fuss. I'm sure Miss Liu doesn't want this plan to fail either."
“Your Highness is absolutely right. I will keep that in mind. It’s getting late, so I’ll take my leave now. I’ll be waiting for your good news at the Minister’s residence.”
After Liu Xuening left, someone said, "Your Highness, is Liu Xuening reliable? She's completely devoted to Yue Xiyuan, I'm afraid..."
"What's there to be afraid of? Afraid she'll sell me out? Hmph! What evidence does she have? All she wants is Yue Xiyuan, just a woman attracted by his looks. She can't cause much trouble. Besides, someone still needs to deliver the medicine to Yan An."
"Understood."
"Go find me a 'beauty' and take her to the secret room."
Zebin knew that when his master was happy, he would make the "beauty" do things to please him, and when he was unhappy, he would make her do things cruelly. Zebin's eyes reddened, and he lowered his head, "Yes."
Inside Shou Kang Palace, after the Empress Dowager and the others had finished their lunch, the Emperor announced, "Your Majesty, General Yan has returned and is waiting in front of the inner palace gate."
Today, Yue Xiyuan received news that Yan Cheng was about to arrive in the capital. He hadn't expected it to be so soon.
"Go and see him! He must be missing you terribly after all this time," the Empress Dowager teased Jiang Luo, who was standing nearby.
In front of the palace gates, Yan Cheng paced back and forth, constantly looking at the path leading to the palace. He was so anxious that his heart was pounding like a deer, and his mind was churning like a turbulent sea. He couldn't calm down at all.
The Empress Dowager and Jiang Luo were observing Yan Cheng closely from a corner where he couldn't see him. Yan Cheng paced back and forth, scratching his head from time to time, all his actions showing his impatience.
"Hurry up and leave, or I'll never see you again. He'll trample the threshold of my harem."
"Sister Ran, I'll come to see you another day."
"Aunt, An'an will come to see you another day."
"Mother, I will go and escort An'an back."
When Yan Cheng saw Jiang Luo walking towards him, a light suddenly lit up in his eyes. He became more and more excited as he looked at her, so he simply jogged over.
Yan Cheng excitedly grasped Jiang Luo's hand, staring intently at her, as if to tell her: I've missed you so much these past few days.
"Lolo... let's go home."
Yan Cheng led Jiang Luo away, completely unaware of Yan An following behind, and didn't even hear Yan An call out "Father."
"I... I've been abandoned? My parents are true love, and I'm just an accident?"
Yan An was somewhat incredulous. Was this really the same father who had doted on her and showered her with love and care when she first returned? Her expression was somewhat blank.
“How could An’an be an accident? An’an is a gift from God, the best gift.”
This was the first time Yue Xiyuan had seen An An with this expression. It was different from before. Looking at Yan An, his heart raced uncontrollably, and a sweet feeling welled up inside him.
Yan Cheng left Yan Yi at the palace to report back, while he and Jiang Luo were on their way back to the Yan residence in a carriage.
"What? The wedding is on June 26th? Did he even inform me? He's already requesting permission to get married."
Yan Cheng was so angry that his face turned ashen, and he had completely lost his composure. That brat Yue Xiyuan had actually issued an imperial decree to prepare for the marriage while he was away. "I will not agree to it."
"I agreed to it, and I was the one who brought it up first. It was also my permission not to ask you for permission. What objection do you have? Besides, they already asked An'an's opinion before requesting permission, and An'an had no objections. Why are you not agreeing?"
After the Emperor fell into a coma, the Empress Dowager proposed that Yue Xiyuan and Yue Xiyuan get married. In fact, it was Jiang Luo who proposed it.
Jiang Luo felt that since the two were already in love, they should get married as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications. Back then, many young and beautiful ladies had their eyes on Yan Cheng, so Jiang Luo wanted the Empress Dowager to issue an imperial decree.
Unexpectedly, Yue Xiyuan did not agree on the spot, but wanted to ask Yan An's opinion. This immediately made Jiang Luo decide that Yue Xiyuan was the only suitable son-in-law for her.
"No, I'm going to beat up Yue Xiyuan." Yan Cheng got up and was about to get out of the car.
"I dare you! Once you get out of this carriage today, get out of the study in Xinluo Courtyard and go to sleep."
Yan Cheng immediately stopped all his movements. "Hehehe, what are you saying, Madam? What you agree to is what I agree to. Even if you gave me ten times the courage..."
Yan Cheng looked at Jiang Luo, "A hundred times..." Then he looked at Jiang Luo again, "Even if I had a thousand times the courage, I wouldn't dare."
Yan Cheng sat down next to Jiang Luo again and massaged Jiang Luo's legs and shoulders.
"From now on, the Regent Prince is the son-in-law of the Yan family. Anyone who does not acknowledge this son-in-law as their husband will be dealt with."
"That's more like it, give this a massage too." Jiang Luo pointed to his arm.
"Yes, ma'am, I obey." Yan Cheng pinched Jiang Luo's arm again. "My wife, has my cooking improved?"
So-so.
"Then I'll practice some more."
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