"My lord, why do you think that way? Of course I'm happy that you've come."
"lie."
Caught off guard, Geng Youran lowered her head and pondered for a moment before looking up and saying:
"Your Highness, since you already know, why bother saying it?"
"Call me Yinzhen."
Before anyone knew it, Yinzhen was already standing in front of Geng Youran. He reached out and lifted Geng Youran's chin, ordering her to call his name as if in command.
Hearing the person in front of him refer to himself as "I," Geng Youran's heart was thrown into turmoil.
She tried to remove her chin from the other person's hand, but all she got in return was an even stronger restraint.
"Yinzhen, why are you doing this? Does the outcome really matter, whether you're happy or not?"
Geng Youran never imagined that even though the two of them had already talked things out and there were feelings between them, that was all there was to it.
But Yinzhen wanted to take this seriously today.
It's different. Everything that's happened recently is completely different from what he dreamed about.
In the dream, this Lady Geng did indeed give birth to Hongzhou. However, due to her introverted personality, Hongzhou was temporarily cared for by Li Jingshu.
The prince was not confined to his quarters, nor was his mother, Consort De.
"If I told you that in my dreams there is also a Prince Yong, a Geng Youran, and even other people, what would you think?"
Geng Youran's first reaction was that this spacetime was about to be disrupted.
First, she transmigrated here; second, she encountered the original owner of this body; and now, Yinzhen is dreaming of the official history.
Is this timeline some kind of grand comedy?
"Sir, what nonsense are you talking about? How can you take things in dreams seriously?"
“But that dream felt very real, and Hongzhou was also in the dream.”
Geng Youran was panicking inside, but she tried her best to remain calm:
"My lord. No, Yinzhen. It's true that I'm happy that you're here. I'll be jealous if you don't come. But as I've told you before, I won't have any bad intentions just because you go to other sisters' places. I wouldn't do anything that would be morally reprehensible."
Upon hearing Geng Youran say she would be jealous, Yinzhen withdrew his hand from his chin.
"Actually, Your Majesty has been quite nervous lately. Ever since Father Emperor said he would no longer appoint an heir, Eighth Brother's ambitions have clearly resurfaced, and he, along with Ninth and Tenth Brothers, has been constantly causing trouble for Your Majesty. Mother was released from confinement because of Fourteenth Brother, and although she was demoted to the rank of Noble Lady, she will surely be promoted again in the future. Your Majesty is uneasy."
This was the first time Geng Youran had seen Yinzhen so flustered; this Yinzhen was completely different from the usual Yinzhen.
But she also realized that Yinzhen's real purpose in coming here today was to extract information.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty has ruled the court for so many years, his vision is undoubtedly impeccable. I once heard a saying, 'Do your best and leave the rest to fate.' No matter the outcome, at least we won't have any regrets. What do you say?"
Yinzhen nodded.
What you said makes some sense.
The next day, Nian Yunrong learned that Yinzhen had stayed overnight at Geng Youran's place.
"Consort, it was only one meal overnight, is there any need for you to be so angry?"
"What do you know? This month, the Fourth Prince has only entered the inner courtyard a few times and has never stayed overnight, yet he stayed overnight at Geng Youran's place last night. Moreover, Lingyun has been ill for so long, and the Prince has only come to see her twice. How can I bear this!"
Recently, Ulanara has won over many people to her side, greatly diminishing Nian Yunrong's influence within the household. Furthermore, Lingyun's illness has further fueled Nian Yunrong's dissatisfaction with Yinzhen.
"Go and tell them that Lingyun is ill and is asking to see her father. Invite the Prince here!"
"yes!"
Qingyan hurriedly ran out and bumped into Gao Wuyong.
"Oh, Miss Qingyan, you're in such a hurry, where are you going?"
"I'm sorry, Eunuch Gao. By the way, Eunuch Gao, has the Prince returned?"
"She's in the study discussing official business with the Thirteenth Prince. What's wrong? Is there trouble with Consort Nian?"
Upon hearing that the prince had returned, Qingyan said anxiously:
"Eunuch Gao, the young princess is ill. The concubine asked me to invite the prince to come and see her."
Gao Wuyong looked troubled. The prince had been in a bad mood since the court session ended, especially with the thirteenth prince also at the residence. It might be inappropriate to disturb the prince at this time.
"Qingyan, I'm afraid that won't work. The Prince and the Thirteenth Prince are discussing important matters and have specifically instructed that no one is allowed to disturb them."
"But!"
"Here's what we'll do. I'll go and fetch the imperial physician for you. You go back and tell the concubine that the prince and the thirteenth prince will come over once they've finished their official duties."
"...yes."
Qingyan had no choice but to go back first, while Gao Wuyong gave the things in his hand to Niohuru Wanru and then hurriedly went to fetch the imperial physician.
"Consort, this servant has brought the imperial physician."
"Please summon the imperial physician and quickly examine the little princess."
Originally, Nian Yunrong was just saying something in anger, but who knew that not long after Qingyan ran out, the nanny rushed over with Lingyun in her arms, saying that Lingyun had a fever.
After examining the patient, the imperial physician's expression turned slightly off.
"Eunuch Gao, let's invite the Prince over."
Nian Yunrong rushed forward:
"Imperial Physician, what's wrong with my daughter?"
"This...Reporting to Consort, it seems that the little princess has contracted smallpox."
Some people in the room hid, some were frightened, and some, like Nian Yunrong, were furious.
"How is that possible? How could Lingyun have smallpox?"
Upon hearing that his daughter seemed to have contracted smallpox, Yinzhen rushed over.
"Imperial Physician, please explain yourself clearly."
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