Chapter 112 Return to the River, Please Help Me
Seeing that she did not refute, Dou Mingyan became even more unscrupulous, "No wonder the Crown Prince helped you break off your engagement back then. You started seducing him back then, didn't you? Now, you've probably already offered yourself up and become his bedmate?"
Dou Wenyi seemed stunned by her.
Dou Mingyan arrogantly raised her chin, her tone resentful, "I am proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and my manners and etiquette far surpass yours. Which lady or noblewoman in Tianning City doesn't praise me when they see me? I get up early every day to practice the zither, feeling extremely apprehensive, until my fingers are almost worn raw. And you? Besides knowing a little bit of medicine, what else can you do?"
"There are plenty of doctors in Tianning City. What makes you, a mere female physician, compare to the noble ladies of the capital?"
At this point, Dou Mingyan seemed genuinely concerned for her, advising, "Sister, don't be naive. Men are prone to fickleness and will eventually tire of their partners. If you rely on your looks to please someone, they will eventually lose their charm. He treats me this way today, and he will treat you the same way tomorrow. What emperor could possibly have true love? You could have married someone else as his principal wife. Are you willing to be a concubine for the rest of your life?"
Dou Mingyan was right about that; her relationship with Pei Siyan was indeed ambiguous.
But she is innocent and can be used as a pretext to sow discord under the guise of doing what's best for her?
We've been giving her too many smiles, and she's developed all sorts of health problems.
Even if she doesn't want to marry into the Crown Prince's palace, there's no need for her to interfere.
Dou Wenyi looked at her self-righteous foolishness and smiled calmly, "Third sister, you are the Crown Princess, why are you in such a hurry? When the Crown Prince brought you to the palace last time, it wasn't to teach you etiquette, but to punish you, right?"
"It seems the punishment wasn't severe enough, or are you just naturally rebellious and never learn?"
"Third sister, you have the title of Crown Princess but not the honor of one. What are you trying to prove?"
"Since you say I'm the Crown Prince's bedmate, then I'll go and whisper in his ear. Do you think Pei Siyan will punish you or me?"
"You dare!"
Dou Mingyan froze completely; no one knew that she had been stabbed in the back of the neck with ink.
Pei Siyan still had some reservations about his savior; otherwise, why wouldn't he request an imperial decree to dissolve their engagement?
She unconsciously raised her voice, "No matter what, I am his savior, the Crown Princess bestowed by Emperor Muzong himself. My name, Dou Mingyan, is written in black and white on the imperial edict. This is a fact that no one can change. Even if you marry into the Eastern Palace, you will at most be a concubine, and you will have to bow to me for the rest of your life?"
"Aren't you afraid that your past scandals will be dug up if you offer yourself as a bedmate?"
A glint of light flashed in Dou Wenyi's eyes. "Third sister, I forgot to tell you, His Highness the Crown Prince's men are looking for Xuanming. If he is captured, I think the truth about the assassination at the kiln and what happened at the temple will come to light."
Dou Mingyan panicked a little.
"I wonder who's afraid! And for example, who exactly pushed my third aunt back then, causing her to miscarry?"
"Dou Mingyan, you are born with a noble destiny. I'd like to know just how noble your destiny is!"
Dou Wenyi's words stung her heart. To this day, Dou Mingyan still doesn't understand why Xuanming was defeated overnight, and her prophecy of being "born with a noble destiny" has become a joke in other people's mouths, making her feel unbearable, helpless, and angry.
Dou Mingyan's face turned pale, and an evil thought began to grow in her mind.
The Zhang family's downfall meant that Pei Siyan's power had been purged, and for the first time, she realized that Emperor Muzong was wary of the Crown Prince.
She wasn't afraid of Dou Wenyi bringing up old grievances; she had come today to find out the Crown Prince's attitude towards her.
She never expected Pei Siyan to disregard their past relationship. If he finds out about that matter... she will surely be doomed and die a horrible death!
She didn't want to die, and she couldn't just sit and wait to die any longer, even if it meant becoming their enemy.
"Dou Wenyi, if that's the case, then let's each rely on our own abilities!" She took a deep breath, uttered a harsh remark, and stormed off.
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The Marquis of Dingyuan's residence.
After Dou Mingyan entered the courtyard, she said to Amber, "There are quite a few wisteria vines planted in the backyard, and they are growing very well. Why don't you go and take a look for me?"
She had always loved wisteria, and when Xie Guidu learned of this, he personally planted a large patch of wisteria in the courtyard. They used to recite poetry and play music under the wisteria trees...
Amber paused for a moment, realizing that wisteria wouldn't bloom at all this time of year, but she still obediently walked towards the backyard.
In the main hall of Linfeng Residence, a tall and upright man stood with his hands behind his back by the window, gazing at the bare magnolia tree outside the courtyard.
Dou Mingyan walked in and saw his tall figure. Her heart skipped a beat, and all the wonderful moments they had spent together came flooding back to her.
She spoke softly to Xie Guidu's retreating figure, "My love, Xie Lang!"
Xie Guidu snapped out of his daze and turned around to see Dou Mingyan gracefully approaching alone. He remained calm and said slowly, "Third Miss Dou, please call me 'Young Master Xie,' please have a seat."
Miss Dou the Third?
He used to call himself 'Mingyan' affectionately!
This form of address felt too distant, and she didn't want to be so estranged from him.
Dou Mingyan felt a little uneasy. Last time, because of their matter, he was forced by the Crown Prince to break off the engagement, which really made him lose face.
She carefully sat down, leaning slightly forward, her eyes lowered and her brows furrowed. A delicate silver fox-trimmed scarf encircled her long neck, making her look stunningly beautiful, elegant and dignified.
Xie Guidu frowned slightly. "What brings you here today?"
His attitude towards me was too distant, and there was even a hint of disgust.
Dou Mingyan looked on in astonishment, and with the most endearing demeanor, said softly, "Gui Du, I'm sorry! It's my fault. I shouldn't have let you down..."
"You've come today to reminisce about the past? We have nothing more to say."
No!
Xie Guidu loved her dearly and never let go of the past. In the past, he could not bear to refuse her even the most unreasonable demands. Back then, he did not hesitate much even when asked to marry Dou Wenyi.
She understood his true feelings; he genuinely loved her!
It's only natural for him to harbor resentment.
If she explains properly, I believe he will understand.
"If there's nothing else, it's best if we don't see each other again." Xie Guidu's brows furrowed with impatience; he had no desire to waste time chatting with her.
Dou Mingyan felt a surge of panic, her face turned pale, and a strong sense of resentment welled up in her chest. How could he sever ties with her?
"Guidu, I regret it. I came here today because I have no other choice. Please help me."
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