"What do you understand? If your parents really loved you, they wouldn't have sent you to the harem to be an unknown maid. You can only leave the palace at the age of 25, and by then, I'm afraid no one would want you..."

As Yin Li said this, his eyes seemed to contain great and tenacious strength. I don't know if he said these words to vent his dissatisfaction. Looking at his straight back and displeased eyes, it seemed that there was a stubborn and unwilling spirit revealed in him, which deeply infected me.

"Second Prince, what you said is a bit biased. Although my parents did not give me a good family background, as long as I am healthy and contented, Du Juan is already very happy."

"Are you that satisfied?"

"Well, actually, whether we are satisfied or not is up to us to decide." Du Juan looked at him with a smile on her face. Her skin under the sunlight was as crystal clear as the white snow lotus in the Kunlun Mountains, and that innocent smile also touched him.

"It seems that I am narrow-minded..."

"How could that be? The Second Prince is a rare talent, and the Empress has high hopes for you."

"Um."

The scene changed, Yin Bai came out of Qixiang Palace and hurried to the vicinity of Prince Zhao's Mansion. Thinking back to his childhood, he learned martial arts from Rong Zhen himself, so Rong Zhen was half his master after all.

He also heard from his mother the misfortunes that had befallen Uncle Wang's family, and he was anxious to come and take a look.

Gu Yunru opened the door and was about to go to the street with her maid to buy some things when she saw a young man in black clothes riding on a Ferghana horse. He was free and easy, natural and unrestrained, with his head slightly raised, and his expression was calm and peaceful. When he saw Gu Yunru, his eyes were a little evasive, and he seemed to be curious, so he walked up and said, "Auntie, is King Zhao at home?"

"Who do you say is the auntie?" Gu Yunru put one hand on her waist. Although she was holding a basket in her hand, her temperament was still outstanding, okay?

This guy is so rude, no matter how handsome he is, what does it matter? The elegant and sunny boy was stunned for a moment, and the maid next to him scolded him dissatisfiedly: "You are so bold, this is our princess."

Yin Bai suddenly realized what was going on, and hurriedly bowed and apologized, "It turns out to be Aunt Wang, I am Yin Bai, don't you remember me?"

"What's the matter with Yinbai and Yinhei? I've never heard of them!" Gu Yunru rolled her eyes, thinking about how she had just been offended by him. Although this guy had a rosy face, a refreshing look, and a handsome appearance, she would never forgive anyone who called her auntie. That's right, she was so petty!

"What's wrong? You went out to buy some groceries, but you haven't come out yet?" Rong Zhen was practicing martial arts in the yard. When he heard the noise outside the door, he came out to watch out of curiosity.

But he didn't expect to see Yin Bai. The sunlight shone on Yin Bai's body, as if it was coated with a layer of golden halo, and rushed into Rong Zhen's arms with the halo.

Seeing this reckless boy making such exaggerated movements, Gu Yunru was startled and stepped aside. She looked at the servant beside her and asked, "Who is this guy? Who is Yin Bai?"

"Princess, you don't know, this is the third prince born to the Queen."

"I see!"

Gu Yunru nodded in sudden realization, but her first impression of this boy was quite good, except that he was a little rude.

"Uncle Wang, Yin Bai can only come back to see you today. Please forgive me, Uncle Wang."

"Don't say that. Since you are here, stay in the mansion today. I will treat you well!"

"Um."

The two men successfully ignored Gu Yunru, who only came to her senses on the steps and felt that the two guys had a pretty good relationship.

"Yin Bai, tell me what kind of training you have received in the frontier over the years?" Rong Zhen was very excited, because Yin Bai was taught by him.

"I don't deserve it, Uncle Wang. Yin Bai came to see you right after visiting my mother. I didn't expect that after all these years, there would be such a big change. Why do I feel that Aunt Wang looks different than before?"

Yin Bai couldn't help but wonder, are these years enough to make a person's appearance change so much? Rong Zhen pulled the corner of his mouth awkwardly, and the servant poured a cup of tea and stepped aside. Rong Zhen picked up the teacup and said, "Don't mention those things, they are all in the past. Did you suddenly return to the palace this time to establish a crown prince?"

"No, no, during the national mourning period, the Huns took the opportunity to attack, and Yin Bai had to lead the troops to guard, so he was late. He didn't expect that the national mourning had already passed. However, the flower banquet seemed to be very important, so he came back. As for the matter of the crown prince, Yin Bai actually didn't think about it at all, because he knew without thinking that it was my second brother."

Yin Bai was completely convinced of his second brother and felt that he must be the future king. As long as he did not make any mistakes, he would get the support of all the ministers and relatives in the palace.

"Uncle Wang is really pleased that you are so indifferent to fame and fortune. We must not go home until we are drunk tonight!"

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"good."

That night, Gu Yunru stood at the door with eager eyes, watching the two guys eat the food she cooked without even saying thank you. The two guys hit it off immediately and actually drank until the middle of the night. Gu Yunru couldn't help but roll her eyes at seeing them still drinking even in this state.

At this time, a servant handed over an invitation. It turned out to be a letter from Concubine Duan of Yongning Palace, inviting her to Yongning Palace for a gathering tomorrow. She had just been to Qixiang Palace not long ago, and now she wanted to go to Yongning Palace.

She had no impression of Concubine Duan. After so many years, she had long forgotten what the women in the harem looked like. However, the eldest prince still had some impression of her. She remembered that when he was a few years old, he ate too much of the hibiscus cakes she made and gained more than ten pounds in just one month.

Concubine Duan was so anxious that she was jumping up and down...but they all died many years ago, and it's kind of funny to think about it now.

Early the next morning, Gu Yunru had someone change her into a green smoke gauze and blue silk dress, which was set off by large peonies, making her look elegant and luxurious. Her hair was tied up in a snake bun and hung low with a golden hairpin inlaid with agate and jade, making her look like a lotus emerging from water.

As soon as Rong Zhen opened the door, he saw her sitting in front of the bronze mirror, posing in front of it. She was wearing a violet-painted, double-breasted, waist-length dress. She walked around the table twice with a smile on her face. She was indeed a pretty 18-year-old girl.

"What are you going to do dressed so ostentatiously?"

"How is this ostentatious? I'm wearing the most popular plum blossom makeup nowadays, okay?" Gu Yunru pouted unhappily, looked at him and snorted, then remembered that he was drunk last night and didn't even go back to his room to sleep, and she couldn't help feeling resentful.