Finally, finally, we have to face this problem.
How could he, such a smart man, deliberately ignore the difference between Yao Niang's current life and her previous life? him.
But he deliberately didn't think about it, because he and Yao Niang were very happy in his life, and he didn't want to mention those terrible years. The third prince was servile and finally afraid of being recognized, so he fled to the mountains.
Furthermore, their relationship as husband and wife was not good in their previous life. No, they were even just a little more intimate than strangers. They did nothing but have sex and rarely even talked. They were not the same as they are now, so why bother to bring it up now.
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Seeing that he was stunned and standing there blankly without answering her, Yao Niang sat down beside the bed. She felt a little soft-hearted, but her face showed determination.
If he didn't tell the truth, she would never forgive her.
What she hates most in her life is people who are sweet-mouthed but treacherous. Luo Jingrou didn't even mention her own death, but the man who was sleeping beside her had been hiding such a big secret. She could have protected him, but he didn't mention anything.
Gao Xuance always spoke a mixture of true and false words in front of others and never showed his true face, but he was very afraid that Yao Niang would get angry.
"Mother Yao, Sister Yao..." He called her cautiously.
Yao Niang glared at him and said, "You're still not telling the truth, are you?"
"Tell me, I'll tell you everything, but I don't know where to start." Gao Xuance tentatively placed his hand on Yao Niang's shoulder.
Yao Niang hesitated for a moment: "I just want to ask you, how did you become Lu Xiao? Also, did you also live again and have an adventure?"
"Yes, I am the same as you. In my previous life, Lin was not a noble concubine in this life, but had already been the empress. Because her position was stable, my elder brother's position was even more stable. My title became my death warrant, and I was attacked several times. Everyone in the palace wanted to join the Lin family. Even my mother couldn't find out. Even my father was dying. My mother and I had no choice but to fake our death and leave the palace. Later, she committed suicide to save my second brother. She wanted to let me go when my second brother was enfeoffed, so as to save my life. I was just assuming the identity of the son of the Lu family and stayed in the Zhongjing Marquis' Mansion. I was afraid of being discovered, so I tanned my skin to make it dark so that no one would find out."
When he mentioned this incident to Yao Niang, he seemed to be recalling things from his previous life. To be honest, this kind of thing was deeply engraved in his mind when he was just reborn, but now he has forgotten it and can hardly remember it.
Yao Niang never thought it would be like this. She looked at him with concern: "Have you ever been poisoned in your previous life?"
Gao Xuance nodded: "Yes, I was hit. Although it was a minor injury, it was very bad for my body. Fortunately, I have recovered from it."
Yao Niang breathed a sigh of relief and pointed at him again: "Then you and I were caught in the same bed because of Lin Chaoyan?"
"I don't know who it was, but when I woke up, a lot of people surrounded me, saying that I had committed adultery with the wife of the Prince of Zhongjing. At first, I thought it was an unprovoked disaster. Why was my life so miserable? I almost thought I was going to die." When Gao Xuance said this, he seemed to remember the despair at that time.
Yao Niang looked at him and felt a little guilty: "I'm sorry, it's all because of me that Lin Chaoyan plotted against you. If it weren't for me, you would have escaped with King Zhou earlier, and you wouldn't have been killed by Xuanping Hou's men."
If she hadn't insisted on marrying Lu Xiao, and hadn't let him stay in Anzhou for a few years because she wanted to have a child, he would have left long ago and nothing bad would have happened.
"No, no, no, this has nothing to do with you. It's my problem." Gao Xuance also felt sorry for Yao Niang.
At that time, he went up the mountain to practice Taoism for fear of being discovered, and never thought about how Luo raised two children alone. Later, he even felt that he had paid a lot because they gave up the fight for the throne. Little did he know that it was not easy for them either.
Yao Niang said, "You know my life story. I returned home when I was six years old. I couldn't speak Mandarin. I was skinny, dark, sick, and not in good health. The person who treated me best at that time was my third sister. She was my father's first wife's daughter. I always regarded her as my best sister. I didn't expect that she was ready to treat me well at such a young age. She often brought me sweet snacks. When I couldn't eat, she would bring them to me. Later, I became addicted to them. As a result, I became obese when I was young. But even so, I never thought about marrying my brother-in-law. I even told my mother that I would get married after I lost weight. But my third sister planned to marry me into the Marquis' Mansion."
"Lin Weinan was being hypocritical, and his family always thought that I seduced my brother-in-law. They also said that the original wife was Mrs. Lin's niece, but unfortunately I took the place. I was very unhappy staying in the Lin family, but I thought, is this how my life will be? Will I really be worse than my third sister in my life? I must treat my sister's children well and be a good lady of the Lin family in the future."
When Gao Xuance heard what she said, he looked at her and thought to himself that it was no wonder that she wanted to return home as soon as Lin Weinan died.
As expected, Yao Niang said, "Later, Lin Weinan went to the front and died. I didn't know that he was faking his death. I just thought that my chance to be free was coming. I didn't like him in the first place. Although I was born with an ordinary appearance and a fat body, I also wanted to live the life I wanted."
"How can you belittle yourself like that? I just think you are very beautiful, no matter in your past life or this life." Gao Xuance said seriously.
Yao Niang said shyly: "In my previous life, I was so fat, with all those fat spots all over my body. I feel sick just looking at myself. How could I be pretty?"
"I don't think so, really." Gao Xuance held her hand, he really didn't think so.
No matter whether he was lying to coax her or not, Yao Niang was still very happy to hear this.
Gao Xuance was very worried: "Actually, I was not killed by Xuanping Hou. At that time, many Jinyiwei were spying everywhere, so I took the opportunity to go up the mountain in the name of practicing Taoism and secretly recruited soldiers and horses. I was originally planning to take you and your son back after I seized the position one day, but unfortunately the King of Zhou took you as hostages and told me not to act rashly. Later, Emperor Tianlu died suddenly, and the King of Zhou succeeded to the throne. Later, his son also succeeded to the throne. I originally wanted to attack, but my mother was posthumously conferred the title, and the King of Zhou was also orthodox, so I lost interest in it... I also knew that you were already the wife of Yan State, and Chengyun was also highly valued by the emperor. If I raised troops again, wouldn't it be destroying the country and Dalin would suffer another disaster? From then on, I practiced Taoism on Mount Zhongnan, and I don't know when I will be reborn."
"It's all my fault. At that time, I didn't know how kind you were. I didn't know how much you were suffering. I just thought you were just... "
Yao Niang herself blushed when she heard what he said. When she saw Lu Xiao was reluctant to accept her, she could not hold back and forced on him several times. Of course, she wanted a child, but she was also quite obsessed with that kind of thing.
Now I think about why Gao Xuance feels so comfortable and has no sense of incongruity during sex. It must be because of his past life.
"Don't say anything. I don't blame you. You and I were originally set up, but I didn't expect that we would have the fate to be together in this life. Princess Zhenyang told me that you threatened to risk your life at that time, and I was actually very moved." Yao Niang couldn't help but burst into tears.
Gao Xuance knew that Yao Niang was his good Yao Niang. He said, "I think that no matter whether you are reborn or not, you have to start over in this life. I don't know why, but I just don't want you to marry someone else."
I never thought that when I was so ugly, Gao Xuance still had feelings for her as a husband and wife, and even gave up the whole world for her and his sons.
Of course, it was also for long-term considerations, but no matter what, Yao Niang hugged him and said, "Maybe this is the fate that God has given us."
Gao Xuance believed it, and then asked curiously: "Don't mention that you are fat. I was so dark in my previous life, but you didn't mind it, did you?"
Yao Niang turned her head away: "Men are not judged by appearance alone."
If Lu Xiao really had no redeeming qualities, she would never marry him again, even if he had a very good figure in his previous life and looked extraordinary.
"Haha..." Gao Xuance laughed heartily.
After the two learned about their past lives, they felt closer to each other. When Yao Niang knew about his past life, she felt very sad, but she felt much more relaxed in front of him.
If this person was so close to you when you were at your ugliest, let alone now.
But when she thought of him cheating on her, Yao Niang was so angry that she hit him: "You cheated me so hard in the temple last time, and you made me think that my husband in my previous life was dead. You are so annoying."
"It's me who should be hit. Come on, hit here, hit a few more times." Gao Xuance pointed at his chest.
Yao Niang felt distressed: "I used too much force just now, does it hurt?"
Gao Xuance held his innocent and lovely wife in his arms and said in a naive way, "I have wanted to hold you in my arms day and night in Huancheng, and now my dream has finally come true. Sister Yao, sometimes I wonder why you are so beautiful."
People's infatuation is the easiest to move people. Seeing that Gao Xuance had said everything and Yao Niang was in his arms again, but there was no next step, she couldn't help but put her hands on his waist and lingered on his back, but this guy just didn't move, as if he was holding a porcelain doll.
It's the same in both past and present lives, dull and stupid. Looks smart, but actually very stupid.
"Stop hugging me, I can hardly breathe." Yao Niang pushed him.
But Gao Xuance liked to hold her in his arms, as if he had integrated her into his own bones and blood. However, seeing Yao Niang pushing him away, he was reluctant to let her go, but he had to listen to Yao Niang. After all, Yao Niang didn't care that she was Lu Xiao in her previous life, nor did she care that he abandoned them and their mother in his previous life. He didn't know how to repay her for such a great kindness.
No one in this world would be so kind to him, no one would be so considerate of him, and no one would tolerate him in everything.
No matter he is a pawn or the King of Chen, his Yao Niang, his Yao Niang...
Seeing that he had let go of her but was still looking at her cautiously, Yao Niang sighed: "We are husband and wife, do you just want to worship me like this?"
Gao Xuance was so happy after hearing this that he didn't know where to put his hands and feet. He also felt that he was in the frontier and his skin was thick, so he was afraid that he would hurt her...
The Fourth Prince was also carried back by someone. Mu Wantong personally cooked a hangover soup for him. After the Fourth Prince drank the hangover soup, he couldn't wait to say to Mu Wantong, "Third Brother is indeed beyond my reach."
Mu Wantong frowned: "Fourth brother, why do you say that? Although Prince Chen has some abilities, I admit that, but he is a man who looks down on others——"
"That's because he has the world in his heart. Although he is not a smooth-talking person, he is still very good to the people." The fourth prince also has some opinions of his own.
In order to gain the reputation of being benevolent, his father was very good to scholars, but the administration was in chaos and corruption was rampant, and the people's lives were indeed very difficult.
Some people get along very well with their colleagues, but they may not necessarily be good officials. They can only be considered capable officials. However, this person may not be so versatile, but he has the world in his heart. This is the person who should truly rule the world.
Mu Wantong smiled and said, "Perhaps Prince Chen is trying to please our father, Fourth Brother, don't be naive. Besides, even if Third Brother is very powerful, it's useless. If he is the only son of the Imperial Concubine, it would be fine, but he has a brother before him."
According to Mu Wantong, she would never back down. As the saying goes, when the snipe and the clam quarrel, the fisherman benefits. Let the brothers King Zhou and King Chen fight each other first, and then it will be her husband's turn.
The fourth prince shook his head and said, "Go and ask someone to bring water in for bathing."
Then a group of maids came in with water. They were either old-looking or very old, and there was not a single pretty palace maid.
Although the Fourth Prince and Mu Wantong have a very good relationship, and he has no intention of cheating on her now, Mu Wantong's behavior is completely out of guard against him, as if she is afraid that he will cheat on her.
It is fun for a woman to be a little jealous, but if the control is too harsh, it is no longer a little fun, it simply makes a man feel suffocated.
Moreover, Mu Wantong's behavior was extreme. Although he was wholeheartedly doing it for her own good, it was really a bit too much to bear. Because there were some positions, such as that position, that he didn't want, but Mu Wantong wanted him to sit on it.
Even at the end, he didn't know whether she was trying so hard to assist him because she wanted to be the queen, or whether she was really doing it for him. But if it was really for him, he would have no interest in that position at all.
Mu Wantong didn’t know whether the Fourth Prince had really given up that idea. She herself was very proud. In her mind, as a prince, everyone would want to sit on that position. The Fourth Prince was actually not bad. As a king, he was also very kind.
This is good for the people.
Thinking back to the time when she hired people to bully a girl, only the Fourth Prince came to save her personally, while Prince Chen was extremely indifferent and even thought he was in the way.
The two people's hearts gradually drifted apart.
However, Prince Zhou became even more silent. He finally came to Xu Qingrong's place that night, but Xu Qingrong had no intention of serving him. She was still talking about how she copied scriptures for Concubine Hong and how she received praise from the Royal Concubine.
She has never thought about herself at all. Now her younger brother is very powerful and valued by her father. He has no idea that she is still fighting for her filial piety.
The two of them had sex as a routine, but Xu Qingrong did not feel happy at all. She even realized that King Zhou's heart was not on her at all.
King Zhou actually didn't have many women, and Concubine Gan was the only one he favored. She was of noble status, so Xu Qingrong didn't dare to drug her casually, for fear that King Zhou would find out and she would be doomed.
Therefore, this series of ups and downs is not harmonious, but rather obscure and bitter.
It happened that Xu Qingrong saw Yao Niang early in the morning. Yao Niang came a little late today. Her face seemed to be moistened by spring water, and her whole face was white with a rosy glow. It was obvious that she had been flushed yesterday.
Even though Gao Xuance doted on Yao Niang in the past, she was always cautious and nervous. She didn't know what happened yesterday, but she was much more relaxed today.
"His Highness has become much darker and thinner. He said that it is actually quite good in Huancheng, except that it is windy and sunny. I think he is just trying to coax me and he doesn't want us to worry."
Concubine Hong felt very distressed: "It's not just a little darker, it's a lot darker. His father asked him to rest for a few more days, and you should serve him well."
Yao Niang nodded: "Please rest assured, your daughter-in-law will take good care of you, Lord."
As if she had noticed Xu Qingrong's presence, Concubine Hong suddenly changed the subject: "Yesterday when you were at the banquet, Gan suddenly became unwell. Today, the Imperial Hospital reported that she is already more than a month pregnant. You must take good care of her."
Gan was pregnant, and she took the initiative to have someone find out yesterday when Xu Qingrong was away. This was enough to show who Gan was guarding against.
This is different from Anzhou. In Anzhou, the inner court is Xu Qingrong's world. When King Zhou was first enfeoffed, he was a powerless prince who was monitored by Emperor Tianlu and had to rely on the Xu family for help. But now the Imperial Concubine is still there, and King Zhou is the nominal eldest son of the emperor with a noble status. Xu Qingrong dare not be so presumptuous.
Although Xu Qingrong had expected this day, she saw that Gan was not a big and strong woman who was good at giving birth. There had been no news for more than a year, but now there was good news.
Xu Qingrong was feeling extremely bitter, but she still pretended to be surprised: "We returned from the banquet yesterday, but it was too late. We only learned the news today. There is no need for mother to tell me. Your daughter-in-law will definitely take good care of him."
"Well, I'll send two more maids here to take care of the Second Brother. Ruiger is the only eldest son, which is a bit too little." Concubine Hong sighed.
Xu Qingrong continued to smile.
But Yao Niang, who was watching from the side, did not feel happy at all that Xu Qingrong had fooled her, because it was really a case of one kind being treated unfairly. As the prince's consort, she was unable to give birth and therefore could not stop these concubines.
Even she couldn't stop it.
For the emperor, rewarding his son with beautiful women is the same as rewarding him with jewelry and wealth.
"Mother, the prince will come to pay his respects to you in person in a while. I will take my leave first, so that you and the prince can reminisce about the past." Yao Niang suggested leaving first, and did not make any sarcastic remarks to Xu Qingrong.
As a result, Xu Qingrong did not dare to stay any longer and left.
After leaving Kunning Palace, Xu Qingrong did not exchange a few words with Yao Niang as she did in the past, but left in a hurry.
When Yao Niang came back, she told Gao Xuance about this matter. Gao Xuance raised his eyebrows and asked, "Is the second brother okay? Didn't they say that he fell off his horse and can't have children?"
"That's what they say, but he found a famous doctor and is said to be cured. But I don't know if he is really cured." Yao Niang spread her hands.
Gao Xuance smiled and said, "That's really good news. I also hope that my second brother will have many children and good fortune."
"That being said, your road will be difficult." Yao Niang also thought of this. If King Zhou had no son, or only a concubine's son, the chances of success would be much smaller.
Gao Xuance held out his hand to stop him: "It's difficult, difficult, difficult. He is indeed ahead of me, but how is he really better than me? Even if the country is really in his hands, I can still take it away. Why are you saying all this?"
He said this in a very bold way. Yao Niang saw him holding his head high and saw a red mark on his neck. She exclaimed, "Ah!" "What's going on here..."
Gao Xuan Ce looked at Yao Niang with some resentment: "This is not even your fault. It's more tiring than fighting in a war."
Yao Niang quickly covered his mouth and said, "Don't talk nonsense."
Thinking of the madness of last night, Yao Niang felt as if she was going crazy. She had never been like that before. Gao Xuance said unhappily, "In the future, you are not allowed to be on top all the time. You know I am a man."
"I know." Yao Niang smiled.
Gao Xuance was too embarrassed to continue, so he went to Kunning Palace under the pretext of paying respects to the Imperial Concubine. Concubine Hong was so happy to see her son, and Xing'er was busy running around, listening to Gao Xuance talking about the battle in Huancheng: "It's close to the Western Rong, and my son asked someone to raise horses there. Among those horses, there was a pure white one, which was very beautiful. This time, I brought back eight horses for you, the princess, to use as a carriage."
Only the youngest son could be so thoughtful. Concubine Hong was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling: "You should have given it to your father, why did you give it to me? I am a person who has been in the palace for many years, and there is no place for such a good horse."
"It is their honor to be able to pull the carriage for you, mother. A horse is meant to pull people, right? You must not refuse, mother. Only you are worthy of using this horse. As for you, father, I will do my duty. What could be better than giving you a Xirong from childhood?" Gao Xuance disagreed with Concubine Hong.
When Concubine Hong found out that her son disagreed with her, she became even happier.
Gao Xuance smiled and said, "If my mother is happy, I am happy too."
Seeing how loving and filial the mother and son were, Xing'er took the opportunity to serve Gao Xuance's favorite tangerine drink. However, Gao Xuance just took a sip and put it aside.
Concubine Hong also asked: "Why? Don't you like drinking? Let them change."
"No need. It's because I got a sore throat from eating tangerines. I've already eaten two this morning and I dare not drink more. If I get a sore throat, Sister Yao will definitely blame me. She's now using chicken feathers as a token of authority, saying that you asked her to take care of me and she won't let me eat more. I think you have raised a loyal daughter!" Gao Xuance pretended to be jealous.
Concubine Hong was originally at her daughter-in-law for being angry too strict with her son, but when she heard Gao Xuance say this, she knew that her daughter-in-law meant well, so she stopped blaming her. Only Xing'er saw that the tangerine drink she had prepared yesterday was thrown aside, and her hand was pierced by it, but Gao Xuance didn't even look at it.
This is all Luo Yao's fault.
But Hong Guifei nor Gao Xuance noticed anything unusual about Xing'er. Hong neither Guifei even mentioned to Gao Xuance, "Your father also wants to give you a concubine whose status is definitely not lower than that of Gan. Don't worry, you will have a greater help now."
This was originally a good thing for his son, but Gao Xuance's face changed and he immediately stood up: "I will go to see the emperor now."
Gao Xuance left in a hurry. Concubine Hong knew her son very well and could not help but mutter to herself, "He must be unwilling to marry Yao Niang, silly child. Little did he know that marrying was to strengthen himself. He lost all the power he had obtained in vain."
After Xing'er heard what Concubine Hong said, she hated Yao Niang even more. She hated her jealousy and regret for Gao Xuance.
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