Chapter 146 She's a jinx, she's a nemesis to everyone.
Dou Wenyi was puzzled by Pei Siyan's stare, so she could only look away and quietly stare at the floor.
She was somewhat arrogant and presumptuous in front of him... she even slapped him once, but it was no wonder, since he always bullied her. But how could she dare to challenge Emperor Muzong?
You can't fight city hall. Is she tired of living, or does she want to go to hell sooner?
Anyway, she has the 'divorce agreement' in her hand. She just needs to pretend to marry into the Eastern Palace, and once Pei Siyan and Sheng Xiyue are together, they might stop bothering her. At that time, she can retire gracefully and find a beautiful place to live a carefree and happy life.
Emperor Muzong gave Dou Bochang a deep look. “The third daughter of the Dou family has gone missing due to hypochondria. I have sent people to help you find her.”
Dou Bochang nodded repeatedly, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"
This whole drama is really putting these two hypocritical rulers and ministers through a lot. They clearly understand each other perfectly well, and even the mention of Dou Mingyan makes them feel uncomfortable, yet they still insist on putting on this show. I wonder how much Pei Siyan will despise the emperor this time.
"Miss Dou, because the Crown Prince is seriously ill, you can learn etiquette and manners slowly later. Tomorrow, go to the East Palace to take care of the Crown Prince's daily life!"
Dou Wenyi's face stiffened slightly. No matter how unwilling she was, she had no choice but to obediently agree.
After Dou Wenyi and Dou Bochang left, Pei Siyan stared coldly at the emperor.
Emperor Muzong looked displeased and gave a soft snort, "What? Does the Crown Prince still have objections to this marriage?"
Pei Siyan was not just dissatisfied; he was furious and resentful.
He was tricked by the emperor.
Yi'er already disliked Sheng Xiyue, yet he still managed to bring her into the East Palace? Once Sheng Xiyue enters the East Palace, Dou Wenyi is very likely to be alienated by her, and their relationship will be strained.
That's absolutely outrageous!
Pei Siyan suppressed his anger, got off his chair and knelt on the ground, pleading, "Your Majesty, I am very satisfied with the fourth daughter of the Dou family. However, the Sheng family of Boyang is a powerful and influential family. If we let Sheng Xiyue marry a concubine to bring good luck, it may discourage loyal ministers. If Your Majesty insists on me marrying a concubine, you may choose someone else."
"It is sufficient to choose a family with a clean reputation. Powerful and influential families are too difficult to control. I hope Your Majesty will reconsider."
Emperor Muzong looked his son up and down, recalling all the suspicions he had had about him in the past. For a moment, he felt very guilty and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Pei Siyan is meticulous in every aspect and shines in every way; he has always been an excellent crown prince.
He inexplicably saw a trace of the wise king in him again, and it was precisely because of this that he did not know how to face his child.
But he was indeed his and Wen Wan's bloodline.
Emperor Muzong's expression hardened slightly, a hint of heartache in his eyes. "Guards, help the Crown Prince up! He's still ill, why is he kneeling? His condition will soon improve; I've already sent someone to find Physician Ge!"
The eunuchs immediately helped the prince up.
Pei Siyan's jaw tightened, and he spoke in a deep voice, "Father, it is unprecedented for the Crown Princess and the Consort to enter the Eastern Palace together, which is incompatible with ancestral family rules. Moreover, the wedding is too complicated. Would it be better to hold the wedding ceremony after I recover from my illness?"
Emperor Muzong waved his hand and smiled calmly, "It's alright, this is a special case. It was originally intended to bring good fortune, and the ancestors will forgive you. As for the marriage, you don't need to worry about it. I will have Consort Zhang handle it for you. You don't need to say anything more!"
Pei Siyan was utterly frustrated.
If he had known this would happen, he would have used a different method in the first place.
He has to pretend to be sick for a while; he can't get better immediately. How can he get married while he's lying sickly in bed?
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Dou Bochang rushed to the Ministry of Rites to prepare for the Crown Prince's wedding, while Dou Wenyi was stopped by a richly dressed noblewoman before she even left the palace.
Sheng Xiyue wore a purple sable cloak embroidered with gold, which made her look both elegant and noble.
A pair of light blue embroidered shoes peeked out from under her skirt, and she was holding a purple-gold hand warmer in her arms. Behind her were two pretty maids carrying several packets of precious medicinal herbs.
With her delicate features and graceful figure, she was considered one of the most beautiful women in Tianning City.
In her previous life, she was able to win Pei Siyan's favor and, as a concubine, defeat Dou Mingyan so decisively that she must have had extraordinary abilities.
Sheng Xiyue smiled slightly at Dou Wenyi, "Fourth Miss Dou, what a coincidence! It's so cold, why don't you have a hand warmer with you? Be careful not to catch a cold!"
As he spoke, he affectionately handed her the hand warmer he was holding.
Dou Wenyi smiled and politely declined, "Miss Sheng, there's no need. It's just a few steps to Gongmenye, and I'm not that afraid of the cold."
They had only met once, and their relationship was nowhere near that close.
Her overtures made one feel uneasy. Human hearts are unpredictable; it's no wonder she suspected him of being suspicious, but her past experiences had truly hardened her.
Sheng Xiyue didn't press the matter. She tactfully put away the hand warmer and said softly, "Alright, I'm going to the East Palace to visit the Crown Prince now, and later I'll be having dinner with Consort Shu at Jingren Palace. Sister, why don't we go together?"
elder sister?
That's an interesting change in address.
Logically speaking, she is a year older than me, so she should be the older sister.
That means that Sheng Xiyue already knew that she was going to marry into the Eastern Palace as a concubine.
Dou Wenyi seemed oblivious to the provocation in her words, her smile undiminished. "Miss Sheng, please still call me Fourth Miss. I'll visit Consort Shu another day."
A dark current surged in Sheng Xiyue's eyes as she hesitated, "By the way, I heard that Zhang Chengxian is returning to the capital soon. He made great contributions on the frontier, capturing the seventh prince of the Northern Di. He's returning to the capital to present him as a prisoner, and he'll probably be promoted three ranks this time. Sister, you're close to him, so you'll definitely be pleased with his achievements!"
Upon hearing this, Dou Wenyi almost burst out laughing.
She had almost become engaged to Zhang Chengxian, so Consort Zhang inevitably felt distant from her. Therefore, her words about going to Jingren Palace were actually a subtle reminder to herself.
She has Consort Zhang backing her up.
If Zhang Chengxian returns and learns that the woman he loves is going to marry his best brother, he might inadvertently cause Zhang Chengxian to turn against the Crown Prince.
As a femme fatale, how should she deal with being caught between the Crown Prince and Zhang Chengxian?
Sheng Xiyue was indeed quite capable; she didn't say much, but every word she uttered hit her sore spots.
It seems that even the most extraordinary woman is unwilling to share her husband with other women.
Sheng Xiyue had already come to hate her, the Crown Princess.
If she hadn't had the experience of fighting against Dou Mingyan, Xie Mengyao, Xue Shi and others in her previous life, she would definitely have been thrown into a state of mental chaos by Sheng Xiyue's few words.
In this life, she truly did not want to be confined to the inner quarters and fight with any other woman.
But she's already dancing right in front of me; it would be impolite to remain silent.
Dou Wenyi sighed and said meaningfully, "Miss Sheng, I have a bad temper and am not easy to get along with. The Imperial Advisor even said that I am a jinx, who brings misfortune to others."
"My third sister, Dou Mingyan, suffers from hypochondria, which is why I have the opportunity to become the Crown Princess in a marriage to ward off bad luck. Why don't you dare to guess why she suffers from hypochondria?"
"You and the Crown Prince are childhood sweethearts, deeply in love, and you come from a prestigious family. How can you be reduced to a concubine? It's too unfair! Why don't you go and talk to the Emperor and ask him to rescind his order and stop me from going to this marriage to ward off bad luck?"
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