On her way back, Wei Wangqing kept thinking about how to tell Wuchen. Yes, she never intended to hide it from him. She disbelieved the theory that "I'm not telling you for your own good." Wuchen was involved; he had the right to know. Besides, knowing would allow him to make proper plans and prevent him from becoming a tool in someone else's hands to attack him.
The Sixth Princess's Residence.
"You're here!" Wuchen looked at Wei Wangqing with bright eyes.
"Hmm." Wei Wangqing didn't know how to respond for a moment.
Forget it, the sooner I say it, the sooner I'll be free.
"I found out who sent the assassin last night."
"Who?" So fast.
"It was the Southern Emperor who ordered Prince Ye to do it, but Prince Ye didn't really intend to kill you; it was just a formality."
"The Southern Emperor? Your Majesty? Why?"
Wei Wangqing told Wuchen everything he had heard from Prince Ye.
Wuchen's eyes went blank for a moment, as if he didn't know how to react.
This incident was a huge shock to him; he suddenly learned about his background, and the truth was so unbearable.
"Thank you, but I'd like to be alone for a while."
"Okay, but there's something else I need to tell you. Your eyes aren't some kind of demon's eyes. It's your...it's his fault. Close relatives can't marry, not just for moral and ethical reasons, but also because the offspring conceived by relatives will be...deformed."
Wuchen's eyes widened immediately as he looked at Wei Wangqing.
"Also, don't be sad. At least you still have your mother, and she loves you."
After saying that, Wei Wangqing left immediately.
A single tear fell silently from the prayer beads in Wuchen's hand.
Prince An's Mansion.
"Mother, what exactly did you say to His Majesty after the palace banquet last night? Why did you suddenly issue an imperial decree today?"
The two siblings from the Nan family were both staring at Prince An.
"Yes! And how can Xiangyue go to the Southern Dynasty? What if they... go after my sister?"
"They wouldn't know, after all, the official statement back then was that I was already dead. And how could they dare to publicize such a royal scandal?"
"Furthermore, Xiangyue, you must go back. You can't have children here. Even Xiangrong, I will find a way to send him back. This place is not suitable for Xiangrong." She naturally understood her son; this matriarchal dynasty would only limit his development. It's just that there hadn't been an opportunity before, but this is a chance. Let Xiangyue go back first; as for Xiangrong, she would have to find a way later.
However, if Xiangyue is going to the Southern Dynasty, the Empress will probably not allow Xiangrong to leave again anytime soon.
This was the first time the brother and sister had learned that their mother had such thoughts, and they were both quite surprised.
Nan Xiangrong was even more heartbroken. He had known since childhood that he was different from others, but he had never thought about these things until he met Wei Wangqing. He didn't know why he had fallen for her alone, but the fact that he couldn't give her a child was an insurmountable obstacle. However, he still wanted to give himself a chance.
"Mother, I don't want to leave here."
"Why?" Prince An was somewhat surprised. After all, his daughter might have difficulty adapting to the Southern Dynasty, while his son could fully demonstrate his abilities there. Here, it was like a dragon trapped in shallow waters!
"I...I..." Nan Xiangrong stammered for a long time but couldn't come up with a coherent explanation.
"Forget it, it's too early to talk about this. You have plenty of time to change your mind." Prince An didn't want to make things difficult for his son.
Nan Xiangrong breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
"Mother, you still haven't answered my question? Why would His Majesty send me back to the Southern Dynasty?"
“You silly child.” Prince An shook his head and smiled helplessly, “Naturally, it’s because Prince Ye insisted on choosing you.”
Seeing the disbelieving looks in the eyes of the brother and sister, she could only say, "Of course, Mother also promised never to set foot in the Southern Dynasty again and to fully assist the next emperor."
Nan Xiangyue immediately felt extremely guilty; it was all because of her mother…
Even without looking at her, Prince An knew what his daughter was thinking. "To put it bluntly, these are all just empty promises. Besides, even without these promises, Mother probably would never have gone to the Southern Dynasty in her lifetime."
Nan Xiangrong glanced at her mother with concern, "Mother."
"Going to the Southern Dynasty will only bring your mother lifelong regret, but she doesn't know who to hate. The enemy is dead, but your father is gone too."
Seeing the worried expressions on the two children's faces, Prince An said nothing more.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."
Prince An thought for a moment and advised Nan Xiangyue, "Yue'er, when you go to the Southern Dynasty, you must restrain your temper and not be as willful as you were in the Great Wei. You must also keep your distance from other men. I have observed Prince Ye. Although he is somewhat unconventional, he is protective of his own people. Moreover, he has some influence in the Southern Dynasty and can protect you. I heard that he is not interested in women and there are no irresponsible people in his mansion. As for you, you should live a good life with him. After all, it is a marriage alliance between two countries. You represent the Great Wei, so I believe he would not dare to treat you badly."
Nan Xiangyue's eyes reddened as she listened. "Mother, please don't say anymore. I'll be fine. You and my brother must be fine too."
Nan Xiangrong held her sister's hand. "Don't worry, I will take good care of Mother."
While the Prince An's mansion was filled with warmth and affection, Yang Yurong, who had been sent to the estate, was left helpless and desperate.
At this moment, Yang Yurong deeply felt how important her status as a concubine's daughter, which she had once despised, was. Now, in this manor, any servant could boss her around, and her injuries showed no signs of healing because no one was treating them.
Yang Yurong was filled with regret, realizing that her blindness to male beauty had led to this tragic end.
However, she would not give up. She believed that she was special and that this was just a low point in her life. As long as she got through this period, she would make everyone who had bullied and looked down on her regret it.
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