Chapter 60 There is no one else, only you.
However, upon further reflection, Chu Yunjin quickly dismissed the idea.
It's not a question of whether it's suitable for high-brow occasions.
Rather, she simply doesn't have that kind of writing and narrative ability. She used to love reading online novels, and when she came across something she didn't like, she would try to write one herself on a whim.
But what I wrote... well, how should I put it, was completely different from what I had in my mind.
She accepted the fact that she lacked talent.
Things that seem easy to do with your hands are actually quite difficult.
Chu Yunjin sighed: "Never mind, I was just thinking about it."
Although the recent events do fit the popular patterns of the past two years, such as a general returning from an expedition with a mistress, or a princess and her husband being deeply in love for many years, only to discover on her deathbed that her husband already had a mistress.
Chu Yunjin sighed.
Novels are indeed not entirely fictional; some things can happen in reality.
If she ever has the chance to return to the 21st century, she will definitely tell those authors that she personally verified the saying "inspiration comes from life" in a fictional dynasty.
The carriage rumbled along the path towards the Prince of Yan's residence.
Chu Yunjin lay on Yan Cang's lap, stroking her belly: "I hope I can get pregnant soon, so I can ask Father to release Mother from the Cold Palace. Then I can apologize to Mother and ask her to forgive me, her heartless daughter-in-law."
Thinking of Yan Cang's several eccentric imperial brothers, Chu Yunjin knew that the imperial family's offspring were destined to be few in this generation. If she could get pregnant soon, the emperor would be very happy.
Not only will it be possible to rescue the Imperial Concubine, but it will also benefit her personally.
Upon hearing this, a smile flickered in Yan Cang's eyes: "Then shouldn't I, as your husband, work harder from now on?"
Chu Yunjin's cheeks flushed, and she raised her hand to cover his mouth: "Shut up."
Yan Cang remained silent, but his brows and eyes were full of smiles.
Chu Yunjin was silent for a moment, then asked, "Are you going to the military camp again this afternoon?"
Yan Cang was unable to speak because she covered his mouth.
Chu Yunjin removed her hand and silently looked at him.
Yan Cang smiled and said, "I won't go to the military camp this afternoon; I'll stay home with you."
Chu Yunjin closed her eyes, her heart filled with conflicting emotions as she thought of the portrait stored in the cupboard.
Princess Jin had ill intentions and was sowing discord. Her ambiguous words kept swirling in Chu Yunjin's mind, and the noble lady of Xiling mentioned by Yan Jinyue also made Chu Yunjin's mind wander.
It wasn't that she was actually belittling herself.
Given the original owner's temperament and personality, the possibility of a man like Yan Cang falling in love with her was extremely low. Even if not all men like well-educated, gentle, and dignified women from noble families, they should at least have some shining qualities in their personality that would attract people.
What was it about the original owner that attracted Yan Cang?
Chu Yunjin was lost in thought, unaware of Yan Cang's probing gaze.
The carriage arrived at the gate of the Prince of Yan's residence.
Yan Cang carried her out of the car, and Chu Yunjin, embarrassed, asked him to put her down: "I can walk by myself."
Yan Cang did as she said, and took her hand as they entered the mansion.
Upon returning to Frost Snow Courtyard, he ordered someone to prepare lunch.
At Princess Ning'an's birthday banquet, Chu Yunjin barely ate anything, and the banquet was short-lived, as the princess was soon sent to her bedroom to rest due to her pregnancy.
After entering the palace, I was delayed until now and have barely eaten or drunk anything.
After washing up, Chu Yunjin had lunch with Yan Cang. The weather outside was fine. After lunch, Chu Yunjin leaned against the brocade couch and drank tea, thinking of the portrait in the cabinet again.
She put down her teacup, got up and walked to the cabinet behind her, took out the long, rectangular brocade box containing the scrolls, and hesitated as she turned around.
She stared at the brocade box in her hand for a long time, hesitating whether or not to ask Yan Cang.
He should know who this person is, but...
What if she really is a stand-in?
If she were to tear away this facade of calm and find out that he actually loves someone else, how would she interact with him in the future?
Chu Yunjin thought about what Yan Jinyue had said, and wondered if it was possible...
Is there even a one in ten thousand chance?
There was a woman in Xiling who looked exactly like her, but she was already married. She might have married the emperor, or she might have married a prince or general of their country. Yan Cang loved her but could not have her. After returning, he happened to see Chu Yunjin, the daughter of the Minister, at a banquet. Without thinking twice, he went to the palace to ask for permission to marry her.
Yan Cang found her actions strange, walked behind her, and pulled her into his arms: "What are you looking at?"
Chu Yunjin was engrossed in her inner monologue when she was startled to see him appear behind her. Her hand trembled, and the brocade box fell to the ground with a loud bang.
She turned her head in a panic: "Yan Cang, you scared me to death!"
Yan Cang's gaze deepened slightly as he turned to stare at the brocade box on the ground: "What are you thinking about, so engrossed in your thoughts?"
Chu Yunjin didn't rush to pick up the things on the ground.
With Yan Cang still holding her, she tentatively spoke, "Yan Cang."
"Um?"
“You went to the battlefield at the age of fifteen, and led troops on your own at the age of eighteen. It’s been several years now.”
Yan Cang narrowed his eyes: "You think I'm too old?"
"Of course not." Chu Yunjin held his hand, turned her head, and hugged him instead of defending him. "During those years at the border, did you ever meet a woman you liked very much?"
Yan Cang raised an eyebrow, looking thoughtfully at her anxious yet expectant eyes: "Who said something to you?"
Chu Yunjin said in a soft, sweet voice, "Tell me."
"No." Yan Cang lowered his head and touched her forehead. "There has never been a second person. Didn't I tell you before? I only like you. You are not a substitute for anyone. You are you, and there is no one else."
Chu Yunjin believed him.
Because Yan Cang is not a liar.
But that portrait...
She hesitated before speaking, "Yan Cang, I have something to show you."
Yan Cang tilted his head, his gaze falling on the brocade box on the ground: "This?"
Chu Yunjin nodded, bent down to pick up the brocade box, took out the portrait from it, and unfolded it in front of Yan Cang: "The woman in this portrait looks exactly like me. Do you know who she is?"
Yan Cang's gaze fell on the portrait, and his expression suddenly froze. The color drained from his usually noble and composed face, and his handsome face turned as pale as paper.
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