News of the crown prince's marriage sent the court into an uproar.
The marriage of an imperial family was a complicated affair, to say nothing of the fact that it involved Emperor Tianhui, the imperial uncle's estate, and Great General Mu's three major powers.
No one expected the crown prince to marry a woman with such a notorious reputation like Mu Liuyue. But when the news came out, everyone suddenly realized that the crown prince marrying Mu Liuyue was the wisest and most correct choice!
Emperor Tianhui's heavy reliance, the imperial uncle's support, and General Mu's support would push the crown prince to unprecedented heights. He'd be able to represent Tianning's imperial clan against His Highness Duke of Qin.
Han Yunxi heard news of the crown prince almost every day after she returned from her meeting with Mu Qingwu.
Everything in the world was public. Han Yunxi didn't understand the struggles between men, nor was she interested in Tianning's politics. Still, she felt more pity for Mu Qingwu than disappointment.
He was Tianning's most valiant and skilled young general and the only heir to the Mu Estate. He was also the most outspoken person in the court!
He was so young and outstanding, but he'd yielded just like that.
Han Yunxi had just left the study to concoct poisons when Zhao mama came forward with news from the palace.
"Esteemed wangfei, I heard the empress dowager added another 100 bolts of silk and 10 chests of jewelry to the general's estate as betrothal gifts."
Han Yunxi couldn't help but knit her brows. Just yesterday, she'd heard that the empress dowager was planning to give 150,000 taels of silver and a whole bunch of precious items as betrothal gifts! Yet she'd added so many things today.
The national coffers were suffering losses and the famine was severe, but the empress dowager had plenty of private savings!
"Esteemed wangfei, the empress dowager doesn't have that much money, but the imperial uncle's estate does!"
Zhao mama was afraid that esteemed wangfei wouldn't understand, so she hastened to add on. But how could Han Yunxi not know?
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. This kind of ruling won't last long!" Han Yunxi said Coldly.
Zhao mama didn't understand, so she complained, "Esteemed wangfei, you really shouldn't have saved the crown prince back then. You were saving our enemy!"
Instead of complaining like that, it was better to blame Lady Tianxin. She shouldn't have saved Empress Dowager Li back then. Without her, there wouldn't be Emperor Tianhui today, and none of this would have happened.
Complaining was useless!
"Don't worry, His Highness isn't afraid of them!" Han Yunxi wasn't afraid of them either.
Han Yunxi had been going to the Baili Army Mansion for several days in a row. She also had to go today, but she was certain that the poison in Baili Mingxiang would act up. She really couldn't bear to stand aside and watch. She had the ability to save him, but she couldn't.
In addition, she was depressed by Mu Qingwu's matter, so she decided to go out and get some fresh air.
"Granny Zhao, call Little Yu 'er. Let's go to the streets!"
Granny Zhao and Su Xiaoyu both liked to go out. Soon, the three of them dressed up in a low-key manner and went out in a carriage.
Han Yunxi hadn't paid much attention to Su Xiaoyu because she had been busy a while ago. Today, when she looked at her carefully, she found that the little girl had washed herself clean. Even though she was wearing a maid's clothes, she still had an indescribable temperament.
Little Yu 'er said that she had been an orphan since she was young and didn't know who her parents were.
Han Yunxi pondered. Based on this child's appearance and temperament, she definitely didn't have a bad background. She was afraid that something had happened to her family.
She was also an orphan in her previous life, so she still pitied Su Xiaoyu and Han Yunxi.
"Little Yu 'er, have you ever thought of looking for your parents?" Han Yunxi asked.
Su Xiaoyu's heart immediately became alert. However, she still had an innocent look on her face as she asked in surprise, "Can I look for them?"
Han Yunxi was happy, "Did someone say that you can't?"
Su Xiaoyu was overjoyed, but her eyes quickly dimmed. "Esteemed wangfei, are you trying to chase me away?"
Uh …
There was actually such a misunderstanding. Han Yunxi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "How could that be? I'm afraid that when you want to leave, I won't be able to stop you! "
"But … I can't find them." Su Xiaoyu sadly lowered her head.
Han Yunxi had previously asked Steward Luo to investigate, but it was a pity that this child was raised by a beggar leader. There wasn't a single clue, so it really wasn't easy to find them.
Seeing Su Xiaoyu's disappointed look, Han Yunxi was about to comfort her, but Zhao mama heartlessly smiled and said, "Little Yu 'er, you can eat and drink well with Princess Consort, so why are you sad! Princess Consort is your second parent, so why are you still looking for your parents? "
Although Zhao mama was heartless, she usually treated Su Xiaoyu very well. She would give her all the delicious food. Su Xiaoyu had only been here for a short period of time, but she had already gained a lot of weight.
Su Xiaoyu looked up with a confused expression, not knowing how to answer. Han Yunxi couldn't help but laugh, "Alright, alright, let's not talk about this. Let's go, I'll take you two to pick out some jewelry. "
When a woman went out shopping, it was nothing more than eating and wearing clothes. Han Yunxi was no exception. Before the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, she had found a good store to buy jewelry. There were quite a few good things inside, but it was a pity that time was tight, so she didn't have time to carefully pick it out. She was still thinking about it even now.
That store was called "Golden Jade Fate", specializing in jewelry and hair accessories. The jewelry in the store was one of a kind and they only sold one of each style. If one didn't make it in time, they wouldn't be able to find a second one in their life.
Han Yunxi and the others arrived at the entrance. Before they even got out of the carriage, they found six guards with swords standing outside the door.
"Princess Consort, what kind of important person has come? They actually brought six guards with swords?" Zhao mama was surprised.
There was a reason for bringing guards with swords out. Based on this posture, the person inside was at least a member of the royal family.
Han Yunxi glanced over and her interest waned. The guards with swords were blocking the door, meaning that they had taken over the entire store and were not letting other buyers in.
"Come back another day. Let's go to the Han Family." Han Yunxi wasn't a meddlesome person, so she was too lazy to look for trouble.
But who would have thought that when they were about to leave, they would hear a pitiful cry of pain. "Ah … …"
"Princess Consort, it's that female shop owner!" Zhao mama had been here before, so she immediately recognized the voice.
As soon as her voice fell, another pitiful cry rang out. "Ah … … Spare me! Miss Liuyue, this commoner can't do it … … "
The following words were filled with sobs, so Han Yunxi couldn't hear them clearly. But she didn't miss the words "Miss Liuyue".
"Miss Liuyue?" Han Yunxi was suspicious.
"Princess Consort, it's Mu Liuyue acting wildly! Go down and take a look, quickly! "Zhao mama liked to join in on the fun. Not only did she go down, she also dragged Su Xiaoyu down!
Mu Liuyue used to bully people in the palace when she was with Princess Changping. Zhao mama had met her a few times and didn't like this girl very much. Now that she was going to marry the Crown Prince, Zhao mama was even more displeased with her.
Of course, no matter how displeased Zhao mama was with her, she wasn't as displeased with Han Yunxi!
Not to mention Mu Liuyue's previous insults and framing of her, even the matter of Mu Qingwu surrendering to the Crown Prince was all because of this stinky girl's vanity.
Han Yunxi's only regret was that she made a bet with this stinky girl and didn't completely destroy her.
After losing the bet last time, Mu Liuyue didn't fulfill her promise and didn't even give an explanation. She hadn't shown her face since. Since she met her here today, how could Han Yunxi not meet her?
Han Yunxi got off the carriage and saw Zhao mama leading Su Xiaoyu to the side.
"I thought you went in first!" Han Yunxi teased.
Zhao mama's smile was full of meaning. "Esteemed wangfei, there are six guards. This old servant can't get in without you."
Han Yunxi was amused. "Then let's not go in. Have her come out."
So speaking, she strode towards the gates, but was quickly blocked by a guard with a blade. "Don't you have eyes? Don't you see your brothers standing guard? "
"What do you mean by standing guard?" Han Yunxi asked innocently.
There were thousands of guards in Tianning's capital city, but not all of them recognized Han Yunxi's face.
The guard looked Han Yunxi up and down, his eyes full of lust. He smiled and said, "You're a pretty girl, but I'm on duty today and don't have time to dote on you. Hurry and leave! Lest I regret it. "
"Sir, I have a background. If you keep looking, you might lose your little life!" Han Yunxi smiled innocently.
The guard gave a start, then patted his chest exaggeratedly. "Aiya, I'm so scared!"
"Let me in. I promise you'll be fine," Han Yunxi was still grinning.
At this moment, more screams came from inside the inn.
The guard immediately turned serious. "Scram, scram, scram! I don't have time to play with you! "
Han Yunxi didn't move from her spot, but asked curiously, "What's the background of the person inside? Let me go in and take a look. Maybe I know her. "
"Know her? Heheh, I'll scare you to death if I tell you! Hurry and scram, you hear me? Scram! "the guard waved his hand impatiently.
Han Yunxi crossed her arms, calm and collected. At this moment, Zhao mama came forward and said earnestly, "Little brother, you have to keep a low profile. My family's master's background is definitely bigger than the one inside, so you should hurry and get out of the way. "
The guard laughed out loud. "Listen well, my family's master is the young miss of the Great General's Estate, the crown prince's future wife!"
Zhao mama looked at him and suddenly laughed out loud. "Listen well, my family's master is the young miss of the Han Family in the north of the city!"
When she said this, the other guards all laughed out loud.
"Han Family's young miss? Who's heard of that before! "
"Hehe, could it be that this Han Family is related to the royal family?"
"Is there? There are royal family members with the surname Han … "
When they said this, the six guards suddenly realized that something was wrong and all of them shut up.
The Han Family in the north of the city?
There was only one Han Family in the north of the city, the Han Family of medicine. Their family's young miss was …
Suddenly, the guard who called himself master was so scared that he began to tremble. He was the first to kneel on the ground. "Good luck to esteemed princess consort!"
The other five guards also kneeled in unison and saluted. "Good luck to esteemed princess consort!"
These six armed guards were newly recruited by Mu Liuyue. They all had the same temper as Mu Liuyue and liked to bully others.
Who knew that they would kick an iron plate on the street today?
Qin Wangfei was famous for not being easy to provoke!
"It's not very auspicious." Han Yunxi yawned and lazily said, "Zhao mama, take good care of that master for me!"
"Yes!" Zhao mama was waiting for these words.
She slowly walked to the guard's side. The guard was so scared that his face turned white and he repeatedly kowtowed. "Have mercy, esteemed princess consort! Have mercy! This lowly one was wrong. This lowly one had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai. This lowly one deserves ten thousand deaths. Esteemed princess consort, have mercy … "
Just as he was begging for mercy, Zhao mama pinched his ear and viciously pinched it. Instantly, all the begging turned into wails. "Ah … ah … ah …"
Zhao mama had been in the palace for several decades and her pinching skills were top-notch. The guard's cries became louder and louder. It was like a ghost wailing and a wolf howling.
Soon, the surrounding passersby came to watch. The owner of the shop also heard the noise and hurried out …
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