The emperor passed away today, and as the crown prince, Jing Yuchen really didn't have much time to stay in the crown prince's residence to have a slow meal. He ate a few bites very quickly and then left.
At the dinner table, Ni Yueshan reminded them, "You two should both know that with the Emperor's passing, the common people won't be able to enjoy the feasts. During this period, they can only enjoy plain soup. You must cherish this opportunity and eat quickly!"
Xiao Chuer and Zou Yangyao's minds were not on the delicious food in front of them at all. How could they enjoy their meal with each other around?
"Princess, I'm full. I believe there will be many things to deal with in the city during this period, so I won't disturb you!"
Xiao Chu'er stood up as she spoke, but Ni Yueshan said, "There are many things to deal with in the city, so it's not my turn to handle them, right? There's no point in you two running away like this!"
Zou Yangyao frowned. Ni Yueshan was still thinking about matching him up with Xiao Chuer?
Feeling Zou Yangyao's gaze falling towards her, Xiao Chuer immediately glared at him: "What are you looking at? Have you never seen a beautiful woman?"
Zou Yangyao sneered, with a hint of sarcasm on his face.
The atmosphere at the scene became increasingly strange. Ni Yueshan held her chin with her hand and said helplessly, "We are all friends. We have forgiven each other for many things in the past. So, let's talk about the important things in life!"
"Yueshan, do you want to be a matchmaker?"
Ni Yueshan looked Zou Yangyao in the eye. "Xiao Chuer, my friend, I saw you two in the same bed that day. As a friend, I should be concerned about her. Zou Yangyao, she didn't hold you accountable, and you didn't mention what happened that day. So, I really need to mention what happened between you two."
Xiao Chuer coughed and stood up: "What happened that day..."
She was obviously about to tell the truth, but Zou Yangyao interrupted her: "I am willing to take responsibility for what happened that day, but she may not be willing to marry me."
He looked at Xiao Chuer with a cold look in his eyes, without any emotion.
Ni Yueshan looked at Zou Yangyao in surprise, and then his gaze fell on Xiao Chuer.
Xiao Chuer was also surprised by Zou Yangyao's words. Her face gradually became stiff. She clearly had nothing wrong, but she had to pretend in front of Ni Yueshan.
Xiao Chu'er looked back with disdain, and finally said, "Well, since you're a real man now, I'll, reluctantly, agree to it! Being a general's wife wouldn't be bad, it would be prestigious!"
Zou Yangyao thought Xiao Chuer would refuse, but unexpectedly...
His brows furrowed deeper and deeper, and he felt that he could no longer continue the conversation. He stood up and prepared to leave, but Xiao Chuer shouted at his back, "Zou Yangyao, be a man. You have to be responsible for me. Just have a matchmaker come to your house!"
Zou Yangyao stopped walking away and turned to look at Xiao Chuer. Xiao Chuer looked at him with a smile, as if what he said just now was not a joke!
"Don't you care that your future husband still has someone else in his heart?"
After hearing this question, Xiao Chuer's expression changed slightly, and Ni Yueshan's expression also became serious. Who was he talking about?
"Yang Wanyan?" Ni Yueshan suddenly uttered these three words. The name sounded unfamiliar.
Zou Yangyao turned to look at Ni Yueshan. Ni Yueshan's expression was calm, even a little indifferent. She didn't care who he liked in his heart...
Zou Yangyao only felt as if someone had cut his heart, pure pain. He finally groaned and strode away.
Ni Yueshan just felt depressed. How could a grown man get so angry? Was it difficult to continue the conversation?
Wasn't it he who didn't want the Oiran in the first place and insisted on having Xiao Chuer with him?
Ni Yueshan looked at Xiao Chuer: "Miss Xiao, am I meddling in other people's business?"
Xiao Chuer shrugged helplessly: "No, if you don't do this, I will never know what position I hold in Zou Yangyao's heart."
A smile blossomed on her face, as cold as a lotus. She reached out and held Ni Yueshan's hand: "Since he has spoken, and you are present, you are a witness. If I marry him, you will be the witness."
Ni Yueshan looked at Xiao Chuer in surprise: "Maybe he just said it out of anger. Why did you take it seriously?"
"Some marriages are meant to be a long-lasting love, while others are destined to be love at first sight! I think he feels for you..." Xiao Chu'er looked at Ni Yueshan with increasingly complicated eyes, and then she let go of his hand: "I'll go back first. Thank you for your hospitality today!"
Watching Xiao Chuer leave, why do I feel that Xiao Chuer is not unhappy at all, but rather a little expectant?
After the emperor passed away, Jing Yuchen was busy dealing with the funeral affairs and did not return until nightfall. Ni Yueshan was awakened and opened her eyes. Jing Yuchen crawled into the quilt and hugged Ni Yueshan.
Ni Yueshan felt the coolness of his body and let him hold her. She asked, "Are you hungry? I'll make you something to eat."
"No, I'll just take a nap."
Ni Yueshan knew what she was saying. He was busy, so he could only come back to accompany her for a nap...
The next day, when Ni Yueshan woke up, Jing Yuchen was gone as expected. Qingfeng brought a tray with neatly stacked plain mourning clothes on it.
Ni Yueshan stood up and put on mourning clothes. Qingluan also came over and said, "Crown Princess, someone has come from the palace and requires you to go with them."
Ni Yueshan's eyes flickered. She was just a child. What difference did it make whether she went or not?
Seeing that Ni Yueshan didn't say anything, Qingluan said helplessly: "Why not take the two servants with you, and let them accompany the young lady every step of the way!"
"If the Queen wants to send you two away and take Xue'er away, she has plenty of reasons."
Ni Yueshan's words made Qingluan silent.
In the palace, wailing sounds could be heard everywhere, and palace maids were kneeling on the ground. No one dared to look relaxed.
After arriving at the place, Ni Yueshan saw Jing Yuchen from afar. She was wearing mourning clothes and her eyes met his for only a moment before looking away.
Miao Qinghua was also dressed in mourning clothes, with her long jet-black hair tied up with only a white hairpin, looking extremely plain.
She shifted her gaze to Jing Xue'er behind Ni Yueshan, her expression a little colder, "Xue'er, I haven't let the emperor see me yet, but the emperor..."
As she spoke, she sighed and watched Ni Yueshan kneel down and kowtow in the direction of the emperor.
There were layers of curtains in front, and I could only vaguely see a figure lying there, quietly and motionless.
At this time, a palace servant supported Miao Qinghua and said, "Empress, you have been guarding the Emperor for a whole day and night. If you continue like this, you will end up hurting yourself. Why don't you go back and rest first? The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess are here."
Miao Qinghua held her forehead with her hand, looking weak and tired. "I'll just go rest for a while."
As she spoke, her eyes fell on Jing Xue'er in the cradle, "Xue'er, you've grown so big! I haven't seen you for a long time. You've become even cuter. Can I hold you for a moment?"
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