At that time, Master Lan was just a poor boy in Chang'an City, holding a sixth-rank official position in the court. Naturally, the Liu family looked down on this future son-in-law, but they could not resist the Empress Dowager Liu's threat of death and insisted on keeping the child.
In order to give his child a legitimate status, Mr. Lan asked to marry Mrs. Lan. Only by tying them together in this way would he not have to worry about Mrs. Lan leaking the matter.
Why didn't you take Mrs. Lan's life directly?
Of course, it was for the child in Empress Dowager Liu's belly.
Mrs. Lan endured for many years and later gave birth to a son. It was because Empress Dowager Liu was sent to the palace by the Liu family that Mr. Lan was drunk and mistook her for Empress Dowager Liu.
In all these years, Master Lan had only touched her once.
Because she had dull and yellow skin since she was young, she was not very pleasing to the eye.
She endured these years, initially for her family and later for her son.
But her family members are gone over the years, and she only has one son left.
Naturally, I hope my son will have a smooth and worry-free life.
"Mrs. Liu, I will help you,"
Zhao Yunzhu didn't expect that the Lan family had such a secret private matter.
How can this be accepted?
"Concubine Yun, thank you very much."
Madam Lan bowed respectfully to Concubine Yun, her eyes filled with sincere gratitude.
"This thing is for Concubine Yun."
After saying this, Madam Lan took out a purse from her bosom and handed it to Zhao Yunzhu, "Concubine Yun, you can look at it after I leave."
Zhao Yunzhu took it and nodded.
Mrs. Lan said goodbye.
Zhao Yunzhu looked at the figure walking away, and Mrs. Lan's voice made her heart distressed.
Because of the power of the Liu and Lan families, she sacrificed herself for her family, which also doomed her to be unhappy.
Only when Mrs. Lan's back was no longer visible in the corridor did Zhao Yunzhu open her purse.
Zhao Yunzhu felt relieved when she saw the bright red words that had long since dried on the plain white handkerchief.
She took out a plain white handkerchief from her purse, which was stained with Mrs. Lan's own blood. Every word she wrote was a denunciation of the shamelessness of the Lan and Liu families, as well as the affair between Master Lan and Empress Dowager Liu.
There was also a red gold bracelet with a peacock carved on it in the purse, and the names of Empress Dowager Liu, Master Lan, and Concubine Rong were carved on the back of the table.
This bracelet was a gift prepared for Concubine Rong by Empress Dowager Liu before she was born.
Later it fell into the hands of Mrs. Lan.
"Ah, he's a poor man too."
Zhao Yunzhu put the things away carefully. Linglong was stunned watching from the side. This was really too bizarre.
"Miss, do you want to send a letter to the prince?"
Linglong took the purse from the young lady and hid it safely. It would be better if fewer people knew about this.
Zhao Yunzhu pursed her lips and thought for a moment, then frowned. "No need for now. There's no rush. I'll go to the patrol camp in person in a couple of days."
She had so many things she wanted to tell Prince An in person.
Letters are not safe after all.
…
But before Zhao Yunzhu set out, a major incident occurred in Chang'an City.
Madam Lan tried to poison Mr. Lan's favorite concubine. Although the concubine was not seriously injured in the end, Mr. Lan was furious and divorced Madam Lan in anger.
One night, Mrs. Lan hanged herself at the back door of the Lan family with the divorce letter.
There are different opinions on this in Changan.
Mr. Lan directly ordered people to bury Mrs. Lan in her natal family's ancestral tomb. The Lan family did not even set up a mourning hall for her, but instead hung white lanterns on the front and back doors.
Some people talked about it secretly, but the news was quickly suppressed.
In the end, the story ended with Mrs. Lan's disappearance, and even the divorce between Mrs. Lan and Lord Lan was covered up.
After all, Empress Dowager Liu and Prime Minister Lan also have to consider Concubine Rong's face.
Young Master Lan in the City Patrol Camp was still unaware of the changes at home.
Zhao Yunzhu was flipping through a booklet in the room, listening to Linglong talking about the news about the Lan family that was circulating outside.
He slowly placed the booklet in his hand on the table and said, "Ah, it's such a pity for Madam Lan."
I vaguely remembered that Mrs. Lan came to my house that day, probably to entrust her with the care of her son.
"Then Miss, do we still need to tell Young Master Lan about this?"
Linglong was a little curious and tilted her head to look at Zhao Yunzhu.
"Look at it."
She had no idea in her mind at the moment.
"Let's go to the patrol camp today and tell them to prepare the carriages and horses."
…
She only took Linglong and Aunt Hua out with her.
When they arrived at the city patrol camp, the guards recognized the carriage of Prince An's mansion at a glance and quickly ordered someone to go in and pass on the message.
Aunt Hua placed the footrests on the ground and Linglong helped her get off the carriage.
The guard at the camp gate saluted her and said, "Concubine Yun, someone has been sent to inform Prince An."
The guards invited her into the patrol camp. Along the way, the guards lowered their heads, fearing that they would offend Concubine Yun.
After all, everyone knows that there is only one concubine, Yun, in Prince An's mansion. Although she is the daughter of a criminal, her status in Prince An's heart is very different. Many people in Chang'an know this.
Before reaching Prince An's tent, he saw Prince An in full military uniform, his forehead dripping with sweat. "Why didn't you send a letter in advance? I'll just go back. Why make you run and suffer all this?"
"How can it be so precious? I came here today to discuss something with His Majesty. That's why I came to disturb His Majesty."
Prince An stepped forward, took Zhao Yunzhu's hand, and the smile on his face could not be hidden at all.
The guards behind him secretly glanced at Prince An. Seeing the unruly and doting wife-loving man, how could he look like a rigid and strict general?
It is true that even a hero cannot resist the temptation of a beautiful woman!
After entering the tent, Nanny Hua went in to tidy up and then took Linglong out.
Zhao Yunzhu looked around the tent and saw many books on the desk.
Armor and swords were hung on a rack nearby.
"Just sit there and wait for me. I'll go change my clothes."
Qin Zongzhi carefully took a cushion and placed it on the chair, then pulled her to sit down. Still feeling somewhat unsatisfied, he took another soft pillow from the bed and placed it behind Zhao Yunzhu.
"My Lord, go change your clothes."
Zhao Yunzhu smiled helplessly.
Qin Zongzhi then walked behind the screen, took off his military uniform, and changed into a clean and elegant dark blue robe.
He washed up again, wiped the water stains on his hands and face thoroughly, and went to the charcoal fire to warm his body. Then he walked to the outer room and sat next to Zhao Yunzhu. But as soon as he sat down, he took Zhao Yunzhu's hand, and his sharp eyes made Zhao Yunzhu's face burn.
Since becoming pregnant, Prince An has changed completely.
Afraid that something might happen to the child.
"Your Highness, Aunt Qing is gone."
As soon as Zhao Yunzhu opened his mouth, Prince An's eyes widened, his face full of shock.
"I knew you were entering the palace. I was in the patrol camp. They didn't dare to hurt you, so I didn't go back."
Prince An spoke quickly, fearing that if he spoke a second later, Zhao Yunzhu would misunderstand and become estranged from him.
"Your Highness, I understand everything." Zhao Yunzhu nodded, signaling him not to worry.
After all, Empress Dowager Liu poisoned Aunt Qing. If she happened to live next to the cold palace, she would not have known about it.
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