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Because on the day Qi Yitang went missing, there was a little incident with Liu Ruyan.

Xie Ling had imprisoned the Marquis of Anyang for several days. Even though it was proven that they were innocent and that the man's daughter was not mentally sound and could not be judged as a normal person, he still felt uneasy.

Xie Lingping equally despised anything that put Qi Yitang in danger, and showed no mercy when she took her anger out on him.

After letting Marquis Anyang go home, he also had someone send over "Brother Yu," whom Liu Ruyan had been longing for, to comfort her infatuation.

In reality, it was just a handful of unknown ashes in a mass grave.

Upon seeing the remains of Prince Gong, Liu Ruyan burst into tears and laughter, pacing wildly around the courtyard several times before finally collapsing on the stone steps and fainting on the spot.

Qi Yitang was incredibly surprised, "And then she got better?"

"Yes, I heard that he was unconscious for a day and a night. When he woke up, his eyes were clear and his madness was cured. However, he lost his memory and kept asking what dynasty and year it was. Everything around him was unfamiliar, and he also forgot that he used to like Prince Gong..."

Qi Yitang thought it was pretty good.

A perfectly normal girl went crazy because she liked Xie Jingyu, that scumbag, but she's finally back to normal now.

The inkstone was originally intended to annoy someone, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a good deed.

That's so kind!

……

The twelfth day of the twelfth lunar month is Princess Xining's birthday.

At dawn, the clouds and fog dispersed, and the sunlight thinly spread across the snow.

Although she was still reluctant to let Qi Yitang leave the palace, this time it was her elder sister who invited her to go together. The Scorpion Guards were deployed along the way, making the safety factor much higher than if Qi Yitang had left the palace alone. So Xie Ling reluctantly agreed.

But just before he set off, he did something very "abnormal".

They pulled out a red string from somewhere and tied it around their wrists without saying a word, making a tight knot.

The red rope wasn't thick, but it was sturdy enough, and the distance between them was just right, ensuring that his wife wouldn't leave his sight.

Qi Yitang looked helpless. "...Are you serious?"

Today, all those attending the birthday banquet are princes and princesses from various places, most of whom are her acquaintances. Everyone is gathered together eating, drinking, and talking. She has a rope tied around her wrist. What kind of impression does that make?

They might even think that the two of them have some shady hobby in private.

Xie Ling, however, remained completely indifferent, continuing to check whether the wire was sturdy or not.

So what if I see it? So what if I'm a pervert?

He was the emperor; who dared to utter a single word against him?

Qi Yitang couldn't persuade him otherwise, so she could only chuckle dryly twice and say, "Whatever makes you happy."

No wonder everyone wants to vie for the throne; having supreme power is indeed desirable.

……

As the birthday girl today, Jiahe is dressed up especially cutely.

Accompanied by her nanny, she ran from the front hall all the way to the warm pavilion and knelt down in front of Princess Anping.

"Mother, when is Uncle Emperor coming?"

The warm pavilion was filled with people, their clothes elegant and their hair flowing, their laughter and chatter filling the air.

The late emperor had many children, eight daughters and twelve sons. Excluding those who died young, those who were unable to return from their fiefdoms, and Xie Jingyu who was already dead, a single invitation would fill a room with their families.

Before Princess Anping could speak, someone behind her said, "What's wrong? Isn't it enough that Jiahe is with her own uncle? She's still thinking about Fifth Brother? Oh dear, how heartbreaking..."

The speaker was Xie Yunxing, the seventh son of Princess Anping, and her younger brother from the same mother.

As the eldest son of the late empress, Xie Yunxing should have been more qualified than anyone else to compete for the throne.

Unfortunately, his tutor had already predicted that he was terrible at his studies, didn't use his brain for anything, and spent his days fighting and brawling, making him a complete mess.

He is a prime example of a hopeless member of the royal family.

However, sometimes not competing is a blessing. The late emperor saw that he was really beyond help, so before his death he bestowed upon him the title of "Idle Prince".

Now he's more carefree than anyone else.

Gu Ziye explained, "Jiahe isn't actually looking forward to His Majesty's arrival; she's actually hoping for the Empress's."

"Her..." Xie Yunxing's smile faded slightly when Qi Yitang was mentioned.

He lifted Jiahe up, looked at her level, and frowned, saying, "What kind of taste do you have, little girl? What's so good about Qi Yitang?"

Xie Yunxing and Qi Yitang are old enemies.

Looking across the entire court, which minister's daughter would dare to be so bold as to fight with the Empress's son in the Imperial Garden, until dust flew everywhere, hair was disheveled, hairpins were lost, and they even made a scene all the way to the Emperor?

But Qi Yitang dared to do it.

Xie Yunxing can no longer remember what the two of them argued about, but he clearly remembers her fierce appearance and her ability to "accuse the villain first".

Unfortunately, her father favored women over men. Instead of blaming her for her insubordination, he punished her by making her return to the palace to copy books and reflect on her actions.

Therefore, the two did not get along when they met.

Unfortunately, Qi Yitang was Princess Anping's study companion, and as Princess Anping's younger brother, he saw her even more often, which led to them causing a lot of trouble.

Later, Qi Yitang took a liking to Xie Jingyu and "broke up" with Princess Anping, which Xie Yunxing wholeheartedly supported.

Thank goodness, I'm finally rid of that annoying person.

Jiahe tilted her head. "Because my aunt is very beautiful. I like pretty older sisters. Besides, I think my aunt is even more beautiful in person than in the paintings in my mother's study..."

What?

Xie Yunxing's smile froze for a moment as she looked at her older sister in disbelief.

The princes and princesses who were chatting and laughing over tea all turned around at once, their gazes shifting to Princess Anping, their expressions subtle.

Didn't they say they broke up years ago? Why is there still a portrait hanging in the study?

Not right.

Even if they didn't break up, something still felt off.

Xie Changqing paused, his hand holding the teacup, his expression grave. Should he inform his elder brother in advance?

Make him wary of women, as if he's in a dangerous situation.

Princess Anping: "..."

If it weren't for that narcissistic person who forced a portrait on her back then, saying, "It's not as pretty as her in person, but you can take a look if you want," she wouldn't have ended up like this.

Before he could explain, an announcement came from outside: "Your Majesty and the Empress have arrived!"

Everyone rose and bowed, saying, "May Your Majesty be well, and may the Empress live a thousand years."

Qi Yitang and Xie Ling entered the warm pavilion side by side and saw the subtle and strange expressions on everyone's faces.

Confused, she asked, "...Why are you all looking at me like that?"

It's not like we don't know each other, why look at us like we're some rare gem?

Xie Changqing's gaze fell on Xie Ling, and he painfully discovered that his elder brother's head was starting to turn green again!

What exactly happened? Did the Emperor's tomb ruin the feng shui?

How come my brother can never escape the shadow of being cuckolded, and it seems to be happening more and more often!