Chapter 1220 Fulfillment
Chang Wan's originally flushed cheeks lost their color after she said those words, gradually turning pale. Her previous shy expression was gradually replaced by a calm and stiff one, and even a hint of resolute determination appeared in her eyes.
Shang Ruyi looked at her, momentarily speechless.
turn out to be……
Is that how it is?
She was quite knowledgeable, but she was still somewhat lost in the face of this situation. The entire Qianqiu Palace was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
After uttering the last word, Chang Wan also shut her mouth and stood stiffly in place.
In that instant, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she was holding her own life in her hands and handing it over—although she understood Shang Ruyi's character, she couldn't guarantee that Shang Ruyi wouldn't be furious or severely punish her after hearing her words.
However, after a long silence, she did not hear Shang Ruyi's anger, but only a long sigh.
Chang Wan slowly raised her head, and this small movement immediately sent a chill through her body. She realized that she was covered in cold sweat, and even her clothes were soaked.
She looked up and met Shang Ruyi's still gentle gaze, which even held a hint of pity—
Shang Ruyi asked, "Does She'er know?"
Changwan hurriedly shook her head: "No! This servant wouldn't, and this servant doesn't want her to know."
"She doesn't know, so you're all alone?"
"..."
"Aren't you lonely?"
"..."
Chang Wan was stunned for a moment, then vaguely realized that it seemed Shang Ruyi was feeling sorry for her. She looked at the Princess Qin's gentle gaze again, and for a moment felt a pang of sadness. She quickly shook her head: "No, it's not."
"oh?"
"As I said, I only wish to serve the Princess with her until we grow old. I ask for nothing else."
"..."
Shang Ruyi lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment, then said, "But you must know, if in the future, She'er..."
Changwan hurriedly said, "This servant understands. Miss She'er has been by the Princess's side since she was a child, and the Princess dotes on her. If she meets a good man in the future, this servant will be happy to see her find a good home."
Shang Ruyi asked, "Then won't you be lonely?"
Chang Wan smiled and said, "In that case, I will serve the Princess Consort wholeheartedly on her behalf."
"..."
At this point, Shang Ruyi was completely speechless.
But this silence wasn't anger or embarrassment; it was just a feeling of being overwhelmed with emotion that left her speechless. Looking at the determined expression on the beautiful and stubborn woman's face, she sighed and said, "I told Sun Xianyue yesterday that everything depends on your wishes. If you don't want to, I won't force you to marry her; similarly, if you do want to, I won't force you to give up."
As soon as she finished speaking, Chang Wan knelt down in front of her with a thud: "Thank you, Your Highness."
As she spoke, she looked up at Shang Ruyi again and said cautiously, "These words, this servant will only ever say to the Princess Consort in this lifetime..."
Shang Ruyi said, "I understand. Don't worry, She'er won't know."
Chang Wan kowtowed deeply to her.
Shang Ruyi sighed again, then raised her hand to signal her to get up: "Alright, you can go now. I won't mention this matter again, and I will find time to go and reply to Sun Xianyue on your behalf."
Changwan said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
After saying that, she turned and walked out.
Shang Ruyi sat in the quiet room, still somewhat dazed—even though she had seen a lot, this was the first time she had encountered something like this. Her responses to Chang Wan's words just now seemed to be instinctive, and even after dealing with the matter, she still seemed not to have fully recovered.
However, I felt no anger.
It was only at this moment that she recalled how gentle and considerate Chang Wan had been to Tusheer over the years. She had said that she cared about them, but she had not paid any attention to their feelings and had even thought that she could find them a good home.
That's incredibly careless.
However, things are fine as they are now. Her own marriage is quite happy, so she instinctively wants to find a good home for everyone around her. But upon closer reflection, a woman's good home is not necessarily a good man. In the end, inner satisfaction is the true good home.
Thinking about it this way, Shang Ruyi became happy again. She got up and moved her stiff limbs, then walked to the window and opened it to let in some fresh air.
As soon as she opened the window, she heard a commotion outside. Tushe'er was excitedly following Changwan around, talking non-stop, as if asking when the wedding would be held. Changwan's face turned red and white, and she avoided her, not daring to speak or look at her.
Shang Ruyi couldn't help but exclaim, "Tushe'er!"
Hearing the Princess of Qin call her by her full name suddenly startled Tu She'er, who froze and looked timidly at Shang Ruyi. Chang Wan, standing beside her, also blushed. Shang Ruyi said coldly, "All you do all day is play. Don't you know how to do anything productive? I was planning to give you all a raise next month. At your rate, only Chang Wan and Wo Xue will get one, and you won't!"
Upon hearing this, Tushe'er hurriedly tried to beg for mercy, but upon further thought, he suddenly froze.
Will I get a raise next month?
In other words, Changwan will have to stay by Shang Ruyi's side and serve her?
Did she not accept Sun Xianyue's marriage proposal?
Tushe'er's eyes widened in disbelief, forgetting even his own salary. He stared at Changwan in disbelief. Changwan, pale-faced, bowed to Shang Ruyi in thanks before hurriedly taking the things she needed to collect and leaving.
Two days later, Shang Ruyi brought some gifts to the Shen family and gave them to Sun Xianyue. She only said that the Prince of Qin was going to establish his own residence and military headquarters, and that she planned to promote Changwan to be the head lady-in-waiting. So the matter was dropped. Sun Xianyue understood and didn't say much. She just thanked the Princess of Qin and the Shen couple for their care over the past few days, and then left with a sense of disappointment.
Afterwards, Tushe'er was still not satisfied and kept pestering Shang Ruyi with questions. She also tried to subtly inquire about Chang Wan several times, but the two of them kept their mouths shut. Tushe'er had no choice but to give up.
As time went on, I got busy and the matter gradually faded from memory.
Yuwen Ye continued to immerse himself in the military camp, settling his twelve guards, while Shang Ruyi oversaw her academy and handled matters related to the establishment of the Prince of Qin's residence. The location of the residence had been finalized; it was a spacious, bright, and well-proportioned mansion in Longzheng Ward, northwest of the inner city of the palace. Although it didn't offer any particularly beautiful scenery, that wasn't what they were after.
This place is very close to the Xuanwu Gate and Hanguang Gate of the Imperial Palace.
Even though he had been so busy that he hadn't been home for more than half a month, Yuwen Ye still took half a day to visit her and was very satisfied with Shang Ruyi's arrangements.
After more than a month of repairs and cleaning, a lucky day was finally chosen: the third day of the fifth lunar month. The King of Qin and his Queen moved out of the palace and into the King of Qin's mansion.
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