Just as she was surprised, Yu Qiaoqiao continued in a deep voice:
"I know you'll ask me why I want to go back. You'll also ask me what's there that's worth staying for? Oh, I have no choice. A married woman is a guest in her parents' home. Going back for a short stay is fine, but staying longer always brings many inconveniences."
From Yu Qiaoqiao's expression and her words, Luo Lan could hear her helplessness.
She nodded in understanding.
"It's right to go back. Xiaobao is the blood of the Leng family. Leng Xi will not allow him to wander outside. For Xiaobao, you should go back."
"If it weren't for Xiaobao, I would rather become a nun than go back to Prince Xi's Mansion. The thought of going back there makes me feel particularly depressed. I know it's my fault. Prince Xi's Mansion has done nothing wrong to me. I have the final say in all matters within the mansion, and I can spend money freely. But because of Leng Xi's indifference, I always feel that place is not my home. I don't know how to overcome this state..."
Before she finished speaking, she suddenly looked up at Luo Lan, a trace of sadness in her eyes, and murmured,
"Sister, can you enlighten me? I'm afraid I'll go crazy if I go back."
enlighten?
How to enlighten her? She also knew Leng Xi's character, cold and aloof.
In order to atone for his sins to Long Xiaomin, he has remained a chaste man for all these years. Although this spirit is commendable, he did not realize that doing so would hurt another woman.
She thought it over again and again, and said calmly:
"If I were you, not only would I not go crazy, I would actually enjoy it."
Yu Qiaoqiao looked at her with puzzled eyes. Luo Lan smiled softly and continued:
"You just said that you are the principal wife and mistress of the Xiwang Mansion. You can spend the money of the Xiwang Mansion as you like. But I think that men are the most unreliable species in this world. Instead of waiting for him to show mercy, it is better to live your own life. With the money of the Xiwang Mansion, you can play however you want and eat however you want. If there is no one to accompany you, you can find a maid or servant to accompany you. There is no discipline, and you can ignore him coldly. Such a life, wouldn't it be happy!"
Luo Lan was immersed in her fantasy. She even thought that it would be a wonderful thing if she could live like that for a few days. She would study food every day, play cards with the servants and maids every day, fall asleep when she was tired, eat when she was hungry, and think about nothing. She would live a very comfortable life.
Yu Qiaoqiao stared at her with her eyes wide open in astonishment. She had never dared to imagine such a day in her dreams. Her mother had always told her that as a lady from a noble family, there were things she could do and things she couldn't do. If she really did what Princess Yu said, then what was the difference between her and those shrews on the street?
Thinking of this, she shook her head vigorously.
"Your idea is good, but I can't do it. My mother has always told me not to do anything too extreme, and I don't dare to do it."
Luo Lan shrugged helplessly, picked up the tea on the table and took a sip. The moment he put down the cup, he tapped the table with his fingers.
She really didn't know how to persuade a stubborn woman like Yu Qiaoqiao, or rather, she couldn't persuade her at all.
The education she received since childhood has confined her to a certain frame, and it is almost impossible for her to break free from that frame.
"I'm sorry, I can't be as carefree as you. I...if I had half of your thoughts, it wouldn't be like this..."
Luo Lan frowned and smiled, then replied calmly:
"If you still want to live the same life as before, then just continue on your path!"
She didn't want to persuade someone who was impossible to persuade, so she stood up and said apologetically:
"There are patients waiting for me over there. I can't stay with you any longer. You... take care of yourself!"
The meaning of her words was very clear. She didn't want to say more to a woman like her who refused to listen to her advice.
Yu Qiaoqiao also stood up knowingly and smiled at her:
"I will try to change..."
"Okay, I hope that the smile on your face will be genuine when we meet next time."
Yu Qiaoqiao nodded, lifted her skirt, turned around and walked outside.
Looking at her back, Luo Lan felt indescribable feelings in his heart.
If a woman meets the right person in her life, she will be happy for the rest of her life. If she meets the wrong person, she will suffer for the rest of her life.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and the emperor asked the regent Leng Yu to issue an edict on his behalf, ordering that this year's Mid-Autumn Festival should be more lively, and inviting all ministers to bring their families into the palace to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together.
The emperor's health has been improving over the past few days, and his mood has also improved greatly.
Concubine Li has been continuously sending various nourishing soups to the emperor these past few days, and the emperor has found them very beneficial.
She sees the current situation in the court more clearly than anyone else. Leng Yu has reached the point where he can cover the sky with one hand, but Xier is still under house arrest outside the palace. Now it is unlikely that they will be able to turn the tide, so she has been keeping a low profile recently. However, her heart that is unwilling to be mediocre has been reminding her not to rush into trouble, as she will have a chance to come out sooner or later.
Today, she made another bowl of pigeon soup for the emperor. Because she had something to discuss with the emperor today, she made the soup with extra care.
Recently, Leng Yu has been handling all the affairs of the court. Under Liu Xi's persuasion, the emperor has come to terms with it and is enjoying a peaceful life.
Anyway, Leng Yu would report to him regularly on all matters big and small in the court, so even if he didn't come forward to deal with them, he would have everything under his control.
He stayed in the Yangxin Palace all day, drinking tea and playing with birds, and his life was comfortable and relaxed.
At this time, the young eunuch came over and bowed:
"Your Majesty, Concubine Li is here. She's brought you some soup."
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