It's Li Han again. What's so good about her? How am I any worse than her? Lu Li, I'll show you who your true love is. I won't let Li Han live! I absolutely won't!
Just when Hua Yunyun was jealous of Li Han, An Shizi invited Hua Yunyun to drink with him: "Miss Hua, this imperial wine is a rare good wine. Come! Let's drink together!" But Hua Yunyun was immersed in her own emotions and did not hear An Shizi's invitation at all.
"Miss Hua? Miss Hua?"
"Ah? Oh, Prince, I'm sorry, Yunyun was so engrossed in her thoughts just now that she didn't hear me. Please forgive me, Prince."
"So that's how it is, Miss Hua, come and try this imperial wine and see how it goes."
Hua Yunyun said perfunctorily, "Sir, I can't handle alcohol, so I'd better not drink any more, lest I do something inappropriate and make people laugh at me."
"That's right, I didn't think it through. Miss Hua, do you want to go out and have some fun? The scenery outside the hunting grounds is quite nice. Do you want me to go with you?"
"No need, Prince. Let's just wait here for the hunt to begin."
"Okay then, haha."
Prince An noticed that Hua Yunyun was in a bad mood and asked, "What's wrong with you? Is there something on your mind? Why do you look so sad? Tell me about it, maybe I can help you."
Hua Yunyun was already irritated by Li Han and Lu Li's intimacy, and An Shizi's words of comfort seemed to her like a fuss. However, she knew she had to appease the prince and win him over to her, and couldn't abandon him just yet. So, she patiently replied, "Your Highness, you're overthinking it. This is Yunyun's first time attending such a large gathering with him, and I'm worried that my words and actions might embarrass him. I'm just a little concerned."
"Miss Hua is truly virtuous and generous. Don't worry, I'm here with you. You can go and have fun without any worries."
"With what Prince said, Yunyun is relieved. Come on, Prince, Yunyun will offer you a glass of tea instead of wine."
"Okay, Miss Hua, please come in." Then, Prince An was coaxed into a smile by Hua Yunyun. The two of them had a very pleasant conversation.
Li Han couldn't help but narrow his eyes when he looked at An Shizi. Hua Yunyun was really good at what she did. She could actually coax that simple child An Shizi around. Humph, you'd better not mess with me again, otherwise even An Shizi can't protect you.
"Han'er, what are you looking at?" Lu Li looked at her.
"Look, that Hua Yunyun is really not to be underestimated. She actually hooked up with Prince An. I wonder what she is planning now. I think she still has evil intentions towards you." Li Han glanced at him.
"What happens to her has nothing to do with me. As long as she doesn't hurt you, I will let her live. Otherwise, it will be her death." Lu Li said coldly.
"Oh, why hasn't the hunt started yet? Hua Yunyun is here, so no matter how you think or respond, it's all your fault. You're just attracting bad luck."
Lu Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Is this still my fault?"
"Isn't it your fault or mine?" Li Han glared at him.
"Okay, okay, don't be angry, come and eat something."
"snort!"
At this time, another elegant young man came before the emperor. He was the fourth prince Li Yuan. Li Yuan had a smooth and fair face with a sharp and handsome look; his dark and deep eyes were shining with charming colors; his thick eyebrows, high nose, and beautiful lips all showed nobility and elegance. He walked over carefree, and his casual and unrestrained temperament also attracted the attention of a group of noble ladies.
"This is the Fourth Prince. He's so handsome, but also so cold. I don't want to think about him anymore." said one of the noble ladies.
"He's the prince, he can be aloof. What should I do? I feel like I'm moved." A noble lady also whispered to her sisters.
"What? How dare you say that? He's the high and mighty prince, and not someone we can dream of. We should all be more self-aware."
The ladies' comments had no effect on the Fourth Prince, Li Yuan. He walked up to the Emperor and bowed, saying, "This son greets his father, the Emperor, and his mother, the Empress Dowager, and also greets the Imperial Concubine and the Concubine Wan. I am late, and I beg your forgiveness."
The emperor raised his hand happily and said, "Okay, get up quickly. There is no need to worry about so many etiquettes when hunting today. You young people can go and have fun if you want." "Thank you, father." After expressing his gratitude, Li Yuan returned to his seat without saying a word. His cold and arrogant look made people dare not look directly at him.
Concubine Song looked at her handsome son with great joy and boasted to the Queen subtly, "This Yuan'er is the same. He has been like this since he was a child, and I really don't know if any woman would dare to approach him. This son is just not as good as a daughter. It makes me worry. But Yuan'er is very filial to me, his mother. Whenever he gets something good, he thinks of me, his mother."
Despite her words of disdain, Concubine Song's face showed no sign of worry. Instead, her eyes were filled with pride: her son was handsome, talented, and well-rounded, so there was no need for any noble lady to dislike him. On the other hand, the Empress only had one daughter, Li Han, and after all, she would eventually marry. What good would it do the Empress's noble status if she didn't have a son by her side?
Wanpin lowered her head and remained silent when she heard Concubine Song's words. Concubine Song's words were undoubtedly a mockery of the Queen's inability to give birth to a son, but it was also the truth. Even though the Queen was angry, she had nothing to say. She said, "It's true. After all, sons are not as caring as daughters. Daughters are cute and adorable, and they are sensible and can even talk to you about personal matters. I am content to have Han'er, my little cotton-padded jacket, by my side."
Li Han couldn't stand others bullying the Queen the most: This Imperial Concubine Song is really annoying. She started her dyeing house as soon as she was given a little color. Damn it. I didn't expect that an ordinary Imperial Concubine would dare to step on the Queen's head!
Just as she was about to step forward to retort Concubine Song, she saw Lu Li stand up from his seat and come forward to massage the Queen's shoulders, saying to her: "Your Majesty, if you don't mind, then this humble minister will be your son from now on. You can treat me as your own son, and I will serve you as your mother. From now on, this humble minister and Han'er will be filial to you together. You must be tired after sitting for so long. Come, let me massage your shoulders."
With just one sentence, the queen's depression was instantly dispelled: "Okay, okay, good boy, you are thoughtful. Han'er didn't make a mistake in choosing you. As long as you are well, I will be satisfied."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Song twisted her handkerchief into a knot and the smile on her face disappeared: This Lu Li is really an eyesore, he actually said such words. Even if Li Yuan was her biological son, he had never done such a thoughtful thing for her. This queen is really more and more disgusting the more you look at her.
Lu Li's voice was not small, and everyone present heard what he said. They all looked at him in surprise.
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