nucmednet Chapter 38 Do you want the royal family to be extinct?
Chapter 38 Do you want the royal family to be extinct?
Zeng Yulan felt a little relieved after hearing what her mother said.
She raised her head, looked at Madam Zeng with tearful eyes, and asked, "Mother, what are your plans?"
Mrs. Zeng smiled slightly, with a determined light in her eyes: "Don't worry, child, I have already written to your father to inform him of this matter. Your father replied that he would find a way to deal with this matter, so you can rest assured."
Zeng Yulan's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she looked at Madam Zeng expectantly: "Mom, are you serious?"
Madam Zeng smiled and nodded, gently touched Zeng Yulan's hair, and said with a smile: "This is natural, would mother lie to you?"
Zeng Yulan finally smiled, and the haze in her heart was swept away.
She held Madam Zeng's hand tightly and said gratefully, "Thank you, mother! I believe my father will help me!"
Mrs. Zeng felt relieved when she saw her daughter's happy face.
She sighed softly and said with emotion: "I hope everything can be resolved smoothly."
Then, she smiled and said to Zeng Yulan, "By the way, the Queen is hosting a boating and lotus-picking party at the Xishan Palace next week, and has invited the ladies, sons, and daughters of all the major families. Do you want to go with her?"
Zeng Yulan immediately perked up when she heard this and asked excitedly, "Will the prince attend?"
Mrs. Zeng smiled and nodded, and replied, "That's natural."
Zeng Yulan's eyes sparkled with joy, and she was secretly calculating in her heart.
She felt that this was a rare opportunity to get close to the prince and show her charm.
maybe……
Madam Zeng looked at Zeng Yulan on the bed, as if she saw through her thoughts, and shook her head and sighed, "You, don't even think about getting married to the royal family now. There are rumors flying everywhere. Although the queen is your aunt,
But I won't let you become a crown princess with such a reputation. When the time comes, I will find you a good family of equal status, and you can live a good life."
Zeng Yulan was not convinced and stubbornly retorted, "Why not? The Queen Aunt loves me the most, I am pretty and smart, but it's just some rumors, are they more important than me? I believe that Aunt is definitely not such a person. And I am not inferior to those rich girls. I believe that as long as I work hard, I will definitely have a chance!"
Madam Zeng looked at her daughter's determined eyes and knew that she couldn't persuade her for a while, so she could only sigh and say, "Forget it, forget it. You should have a good rest first. I'll ask the maid to bring you a bowl of millet porridge later. You should nourish your stomach first and don't starve yourself."
After saying that, Mrs. Zeng stood up, patted Zeng Yulan's hand gently, then turned and left.
Zeng Yulan was left lying on the bed, looking at the ceiling with determined eyes, secretly vowing in her heart that she must grab her aunt as a life-saving straw.
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Xishan Palace.
Si Jinchen sat expressionless below, motionless like a sculpture.
The queen sitting at the top sipped her tea in silence, glancing at Si Jinchen below from time to time.
Finally, after a long wait, she put down her teacup and said slowly, "How have you considered it?"
Si Jinchen's voice was low and firm, "Mother, you know what I mean. I never intended to have a concubine."
Upon hearing this, the queen frowned tightly, and her already serious face looked even more majestic.
She glared at Si Jinchen fiercely and said in a cold voice: "I know what you are thinking, but as the crown prince of a country, everyone's eyes will be on you. You don't even have a concubine. Do you think this is reasonable? What do the court officials think? What do you think your father and brothers think?"
Hearing this, Si Jinchen stood up abruptly, his expression cold, his dark eyes with a hint of murderous intent looked at the queen, and he said in a firm voice, "Mother, I know what you mean, but I think as long as I have the means and brains, everything will not be a problem. Moreover, my father already knows what I am thinking, and he agrees with it."
If I hadn’t met Yan Qingwan.
Maybe he doesn't even want to marry the Crown Princess.
This is his step backwards.
Under his gaze, the queen's heart trembled, and then her face suddenly became gloomy.
She thought of the previous emperor.
The other party originally held the attitude of being a couple for life.
As a result, the woman he loved so much died while giving birth to him.
The previous emperor was so heartbroken that he became a monk.
Fortunately, the current emperor was over sixteen years old and ascended the throne with the help of his ministers.
Now that Jinchen is the crown prince, he has to follow the example of the previous emperor and stay with one person for his entire life. How can she feel at ease with this?
She slammed the table and angrily said, "I am doing this for your own good. Do you want the royal family to be extinct?"
After hearing the Queen's rebuke, Si Jinchen remained silent.
Of course he understood the queen's painstaking efforts, but he was also equally clear about his own true thoughts.
He took a deep breath, raised his head again and looked at the queen sharply, and said with a bit of determination: "Mother, if you insist, I will ask my father to let me stay at the border for a long time."
The queen looked at Si Jinchen's stubborn look with disbelief in her eyes.
She knew her son's temper. If she pushed him into a corner, he might really ask to stay at the border for a long time.
It was the same back then, and he left for several years.
After thinking for a while, she suppressed her anger and said coldly: "Forget it, since you are so stubborn, I will not force you. However, you must remember that as a prince, there are some things that you cannot do as you wish."
After saying that, the queen turned away, leaving Si Jinchen standing there quietly.
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This room.
After Yan Qingwan kept Zhao Shuhan and Gu Shiruan for dinner, he stood up and slowly escorted them out of the house.
Halfway through, he met Yan Qingchen who was passing by.
Yan Qingwan shouted from afar: "Third brother!" The voice was clear and pleasant, echoing in the air.
Yan Qingchen heard the call and slowly turned his head.
His eyes were gentle and calm, like a pool of spring water.
Yan Qingwan had a bright smile on his face and waved at him, motioning him to come over.
Seeing this, Yan Qingchen nodded slightly and walked towards them.
At the same time, Yan Qingwan's eyes inadvertently glanced at Gu Shiruan next to him, and saw that her face suddenly became a little stiff, as if she was surprised and at a loss at the appearance of Yan Qingchen.
Yan Qingwan glanced at Yan Qingchen who was walking slowly towards her calmly, but saw that he had a calm face, as if he didn't know anything, and couldn't help feeling a little strange.
She smiled and said, "Third brother, Shi Ruan has been staying in the capital for some time and came here today. I wonder if you met Shi Ruan on the way?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Qingchen was slightly stunned, then he gently shook his head, indicating that he had never met Gu Shiruan.
After hearing this, Gu Shiruan, who was standing by, showed a look of disappointment on her face and became totally at a loss.
Yan Qingwan's heart moved, and he immediately noticed the subtle atmosphere between the two of them.