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"She is my biological sister, and she actually hurt me like this..."

Wang Ruofu wiped her tears and threw herself on Mother Liu and started crying.

Mother Liu sighed deeply, "This matter has been put to rest. I asked the old lady yesterday, and she said that she would hand over the leadership of the family to me after my second brother passed the imperial examination in the spring."

"Madam, please never listen to slander and do such shameful things again."

Wang Ruofu nodded repeatedly.

Under Zhao Zhen's instructions, Zhao Han and Hua Lan had already brought Jing'er to Funing Palace.

Inside the Funing Hall, the underground heating was burning brightly, and it was as warm as spring.

Zhao Zhen took Jing'er from the wet nurse, and the majesty between his brows instantly turned into kindness.

Huirou even gave the two night pearls that Zhao Zhen gave her when she was born to Jing'er.

As Zhao Zhen's first child, he was worried that Huirou would be scared when she woke up at night and saw the candlelight, so he placed two night-shining pearls as big as pigeon eggs at the head of her bed.

"Daddy, look, Jing'er is smiling at me!" Huirou curved her eyebrows and leaned closer to Jing'er.

Jing Ge'er waved his chubby little hands and giggled from his toothless little mouth.

Seeing this, Hua Lan couldn't help but say, "Jing'er is usually very quiet, but today he's so cheerful. Look at him laughing so hard that his saliva is almost flowing out."

Upon hearing this, Huirou hurriedly wiped the glistening saliva from the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief.

But Jing'er grabbed her handkerchief and refused to let go.

Empress Cao sat aside, looking at this happy scene, feeling deeply moved.

Soon, Zhao Zhen summoned Zhao Han into the inner hall and said in a deep voice, "A few days ago, Cao Ping came to the palace to pay his respects to the Queen. I noticed that he was particularly close to Huirou."

Zhao Han frowned slightly. This man was the nephew of Empress Cao and the eldest son of the emperor's uncle Cao Yi.

"Han'er, you are the smartest one. You should be able to see the worry in my heart."

Zhao Zhen's previous kindness changed, and his eyes were as sharp as knives.

The Cao family has been a military family for generations, and Uncle Cao is also of prominent status. If his eldest son marries the princess again.

The taboo here is self-evident.

Zhao Han raised his eyes and looked directly at Zhao Zhen, saying bluntly, "Father is worried that our dynasty will have another Empress Dowager Zhangxian Mingsu in the future."

"Yes, this matter is of great importance. I would like to ask your opinion." Zhao Zhen responded.

Zhao Zhen pondered for a moment, then bowed and said, "I think it will take time to see whether Cao Ping can marry Huirou."

"If he and Huirou are sincere, there is no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater. If the Cao family has any ulterior motives, I will be the first one to not let them go."

From what he had learned recently, the Cao family had always been low-key and had never taken advantage of their status as in-laws to become arrogant.

Zhao Zhen nodded, "I am very pleased that you think so."

Chapter 107 I am the daughter of the Sheng family, and my sister is the Crown Princess

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the Lantern Festival.

Every year, the city of Bianjing holds a grand lantern festival, with no curfew for three consecutive days and the whole city celebrating.

The emperor has found the prince, the court is stable, the army that has conquered the west has won another victory, and this year's Lantern Festival is even more prosperous.

Since the twelfth lunar month, skilled craftsmen have already built towering mountains of lights and exquisite mountain sheds in the city.

Even Zhao Zhen decided to go to Xuande Gate with Queen Cao this year to see the prosperous scene.

At this time, the bright moon is in the sky.

The Imperial Street was bustling with carriages and people, and the lights on both sides of the street were brilliant, making the entire night sky as bright as day.

Men of letters recited poems and composed couplets, while young men from aristocratic families gathered together to discuss matters.

The girls from each family dressed up in their new clothes, wanting to take the opportunity to show off their charm while enjoying the lanterns.

Jiying Lane, Sheng Mansion.

As soon as it got dark, the three girls went back to their rooms and dressed up carefully.

In Linqi Pavilion, Molan sat upright in front of a bronze mirror, her rouge-colored brocade jacket and skirt making her look particularly beautiful.

She raised her head slightly and allowed the two maids, Lu Zhong and Yun Zai, to draw her eyebrows and hair.

"Miss, you will definitely be able to beat Miss Five today!" Lu Zhong flattered her while combing her hair.

Molan snorted lightly, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.

"Anyone who wants to compare herself to her is an idiot. Besides constantly shouting about being the legitimate daughter, what else can she do?!"

Hearing this, Lu Zhong quickly lowered her head and said, "My servant has spoken out of turn. Today, the young lady will surely outshine all the other beauties and make the young master unable to take his eyes off her."

"This is pretty good." Molan looked at herself in the mirror and licked the rouge on her lips with satisfaction.

Then he said, "Brother Yuanruo has always liked women with outstanding talents. The fifth girl can't even recognize a few words, but she keeps pestering him all day long. Isn't she ashamed?"

"Miss, there is something I want to say but I don't know whether I should or not." Yun Zai frowned slightly, and the comb in his hand stopped in mid-air.

Molan glanced at her calmly, raised her hand and stroked her temples, "Go ahead."

"Why does this servant seem to me like the young master is closer to the sixth young lady?"

"Sixth girl?" Molan turned and stared at Yunzai, a cold glint in her eyes: "How come I didn't see that?"

"Could it be that the sixth girl has taken advantage of her mother being in charge of the household and has become wild in her thoughts?"

"She doesn't deserve to compete with me for Brother Yuan Ruo!"

"If it weren't for her good luck..." At this point, Molan suddenly fell silent, with a trace of panic in her eyes.

She subconsciously looked around, and after confirming that no one was around, she whispered, "Forget it, why bring up these old things?"

"Bring me the cloak!"

Wei Ruixuan.

Rulan's almond-shaped eyes sparkled with excitement, and she kept urging the maid who was doing her hair and makeup.

"Hurry up, hurry up, how long are you going to gesture with a hairpin?"

"I heard that this year's Aoshan is bigger than in previous years. If you're late, you won't be able to catch the front row!"

Wang Ruofu, who was sitting not far away, saw the maid being hurried around by her and felt a little annoyed. She took a deep breath and said, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

"It's only right to dress up properly. You're so frivolous, how can you be a lady?!"

"I'm just going out to see the lanterns. Why should I dress up so formally? I'm not getting married."

Rulan muttered softly, looking unconvinced.

Mother Liu smiled slightly. She knew best how to control Rulan.

"I heard that Linqi Pavilion has already started preparing. Are you willing to be outdone by the fourth lady?"

Rulan blinked and snorted coldly, "Molan has become more and more arrogant recently. She keeps pestering Brother Yuanruo to talk about poetry and songs all day long."

"Pretentious, like a fox demon!"

"Really?"

A hint of alertness flashed across Wang Ruofu's eyes, and she gently placed the teacup in her hand on the table.

She also felt that since Molan came of age, Linqi Pavilion had become increasingly restless.

"Yes, but it seems that Brother Yuanruo doesn't want to pay attention to her." Rulan tilted her neck and pouted her lips.

It was very quiet in Shou'an Hall.

Minglan was wearing a lilac jacket embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns, which made her skin look as white as snow, and her simplicity and elegance exuded a sense of agility.

She stood in front of the window, her deer-like eyes particularly clear.

"It's so lively outside today, why are you so unhappy? Could it be because of the young master?"

Xiaotao held the hand warmer and moved closer cautiously.

Minglan sighed softly and pulled the cloak around her shoulders as if nothing had happened.

She knew that she was just a concubine's daughter, and even if Hualan became the Crown Princess, it would not be her turn to take advantage of the situation and get close to the Duke's Mansion.

Not to mention that Princess Pingning regarded Qi Heng as the apple of her eye and felt that it was not an exaggeration to call her son Princess Shang.

Seeing Minglan remained silent, Xiaotao understood.

She whispered, "Young Master is really something. Even though the young lady has been hiding, he still won't give up."

"If the fourth and fifth girls knew, who knows what kind of commotion they would cause."

Minglan turned around and smiled brightly, "They won't know. After the Spring Examination is over, we will return all the things that the young master has given us over the years."

"Okay, I'll listen to you, girl."

By the time the three girls were ready, the carriage had been waiting outside for a long time.

Sheng Changfeng stood beside the carriage with excitement on his face.

Sheng Changbai looked solemn. He had never been interested in these things, but Sheng Hong was worried about letting Sheng Changfeng bring the girls out, so he had to accompany them.

"Second brother, we are here!" Rulan, wearing a cloak, rushed out impatiently with Minglan.

Before getting on the carriage, Molan was seen walking slowly towards him, holding the hand of her maid.

Like a willow swaying in the wind, her slender waist swayed gracefully, and her movements when getting into the carriage were particularly awkward.

Rulan couldn't help but roll her eyes.

"You can't even stop watching the Lantern Festival! You're relying on your big sister's influence and dreaming of climbing to the top all day long!"

"I think even if she dresses herself up like a flower, no one will be able to look at her!"

"That's right, even if we have to climb up the social ladder, you should go first," the magpie echoed.

Rulan glared at her, "What nonsense are you talking about, you damn girl!"

"I am the legitimate daughter of the Sheng family, and my elder sister is the Crown Princess. When my second brother passes the imperial examination, I will be able to climb any high branch he wants."

Sheng Changbai raised his hand and tapped her forehead lightly, saying in a deep voice, "Hurry up and get in the car. Don't delay!"