Although Li Helan wasn't born a princess, her parents and brothers had treated her like a treasure and doted on her.
Especially after Li Qitian's conquest of the world, with the financial support of the aristocratic families in Beiji and the wealth obtained from the war, Li Helan's life was no less than that of a princess'.
Therefore, Li Helan could get whatever she wanted since she was a child.
Moreover, in her mind, Pang Xiao should have been hers!
Since she was a child, her parents and brothers had said countless times that she would marry Pang Xiao when she grew up. Li Helan had admired Pang Xiao for a long time. She liked his arrogance and admired his wisdom and martial arts. She was now 16 years old, but she had waited eight years to marry Pang Xiao when she grew up.
It could be said that when she first met Pang Xiao when she was eight years old and heard her mother's praise for him and the promise of betrothing her to Pang Xiao in the future, she had already taken it seriously. Since then, when Li Helan was growing up, marrying Pang Xiao had become her lifelong dream.
A reality that had already become a foregone conclusion, why did it change now?
Why did her brother, who had always doted on her, refuse to support her after he gained supreme power in the world?
Now, Li Qitian suddenly told her that Pang Xiao had someone else in love. Then, where should she place all her hopes on him after so many years?
Li Helan's tears once again rolled down her beautiful face in large droplets, gathering at her chin and staining her lapel. Her peach pink jacket was also dyed a deep red.
Li Qitian looked at his sister who looked as if she had been struck by lightning. He sighed and stood up, slowly walking to Li Helan and helping her up with both hands.
"Helan, don't cry. You are my only sister, so I won't harm you. Although Ji Lan has a cold personality, he is a gentleman. He is not worse than Pang Zhixi. You will have a good life with Ji Lan. What's more, with Imperial Brother around, Ji Lan wouldn't dare to treat you badly. You can prepare for your marriage with peace of mind, hmm? "
Li Helan sobbed and looked up at Li Qitian with teary eyes.
"Royal Brother, Lan 'er doesn't want to marry Ji Lan. Can Lan' er not marry?"
Li Qitian's face darkened impatiently. He frowned and said, "He Lan, you have to be obedient. You are not a village girl from the mountains. You should have learned the etiquette of everyone. You also know the three obedience and four virtues of a woman. Don't tell me you don't want to listen to Imperial Brother's words? "
Although Li Qitian didn't get angry at her, how could someone as smart as Li Helan not understand Li Qitian's meaning?
It seemed that this marriage was a foregone conclusion.
Regardless of whether it was out of obedience to her elder brother or out of obedience to the Emperor, she had to marry Ji Lan. There was no turning back.
No, perhaps, there was still a way out.
What if Pang Zhixi was willing to marry her? If Pang Zhixi or Imperial Brother spoke up, there might still be a chance.
Thinking of this, Li Helan cleverly didn't argue with Li Qitian.
She knew her elder brother's personality well. She also knew that her elder brother was no longer the elder brother of the past. He had already become the ruler of a country. His words were like gold and jade and couldn't be disobeyed.
If she wanted to live a happy life, the biggest thing she could rely on was her Imperial Brother's love. If she obeyed, she could still win her Imperial Brother's pity. If she disobeyed, she was afraid that he would lose his patience.
Thinking of this, Li Helan wiped her tears with her sleeve and smiled at Li Qitian. She said hoarsely, "Lan 'er will listen to Imperial Brother."
She clearly felt wronged, but she smiled at him with tears in her eyes and softly said that she would listen to him. This touched the soft spot in Li Qitian's heart. She was so obedient and smiled to reassure him with tears in her eyes. This made Li Qitian feel even more pity for her.
Li Qitian patted Li Helan's shoulder to comfort her and rewarded her with a lot of gold, silver, and jewelry. Only then did he let her return to the Palace of Peace and Tranquility to rest.
Li Helan lived with the Empress Dowager in the Palace of Peace and Tranquility.
After leaving the imperial study, she walked expressionlessly with her personal maid, Hexiang, all the way back to the side hall of the Palace of Peace and Tranquility. Li Helan angrily grabbed the golden hairpin on her head and threw it on the ground, stomping on it a few times.
Hexiang hurriedly sent the palace servants away and carefully closed the door.
At this time, Li Helan had already angrily rushed into the inner room. She grabbed a pillow and smashed it with force. Her expression was ferocious and she screamed silently. Her face was distorted like a crazy woman. She was so tired that she was gasping for breath. Then she slowly stopped and her tears surged again.
Hexiang went forward with heartache and softly advised, "Princess Royal, you must take care of yourself. Don't wrong yourself."
Li Helan sobbed. She covered her face and cried for a long time. Then she said, "No, this matter can't be let go. I have to find Pang Zhixi. I can't make Imperial Brother change his words. Pang Zhixi must have it! "
"But what if Prince Zhongshun doesn't agree?"
"Doesn't agree? Will he? " Li Helan was stunned for a moment with tears in her eyes. Her eyes gradually became sharp. "Go and find out the origin of the woman that Prince Zhongshun kidnapped in the hotel that day. I want to know all the rumors about them, no matter how big or small!"
"Yes. This servant will give the order. "Hexiang immediately became serious. She bowed and left to make arrangements.
An ordinary looking palace servant who had been observing outside the Palace of Peace and Tranquility for a long time quietly went to the imperial study.
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Qin Yining had been very relaxed these two days. Although the Yao Clan's words were a bit harsh when they first met, Qin Yining found that the Yao Clan didn't have any hostility towards her. On the contrary, they might even like her very much.
The Yao Clan was an intelligent and gentle woman. Often, the gentleness in her words could make people feel like they were bathing in the spring breeze. When getting along with the Yao Clan, it was as if there was no psychological pressure. They were like warm spring water that made people feel comfortable both physically and mentally.
Madam Ma had a straightforward personality. Usually, when she had nothing to do, she would order her servant to invite Qin Yining. The Yao Clan would often accompany Qin Yining to accompany Madam Ma to talk.
When Madam Ma was young, she wandered the Jianghu and was experienced and knowledgeable. She would often tell Qin Yining some of her experiences. Qin Yining could often put forward unique opinions and asked questions that were on point. This made Madam Ma like her even more. She often chatted with her until dinner. Even after dinner, she didn't want to let her go.
"Mother, you forgot again. Sister Yi still has to go back to the Xue Garden. Otherwise, what if people gossip?" The Yao Clan took the cloak from the servant and put it on Qin Yining.
Qin Yining hurriedly thanked them. She cooperatively raised her chin and let the Yao Clan help her tie the ribbon on her collar.
Madam Ma sighed and said, "It's really helpless. Now our house is too big. It's better to squeeze together as a family from before. It's also convenient to talk in daily life. We can also be intimate with each other. There aren't so many rules. "
The Yao Clan laughed when they heard this, "In the past, our Dai Fu didn't have such a high official position. Sister Yi is already in the capital. Mother, are you still afraid that Sister Yi won't be there in the future?"
These words made Madam Ma laugh heartily.
Qin Yining's cheeks burned red. She hurriedly bowed and left.
Seeing Qin Yining run away in embarrassment, Madam Ma and the Yao Clan looked at each other and couldn't help but find it funny.
"The more we interact with this child, the more we like her."
"That's right. If she can really enter our family, it will be the Dai Fu's good fortune."
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While the mother and daughter were talking, Qin Yining had already called Lian Xiaozhou, who was playing in the courtyard just now. The two of them carried lanterns and headed towards the Xue Garden.
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