The Charm of a Powerful Woman Spreads Across the World - Chapter 226
Letting go isn't always because you don't love someone; sometimes it's because you love them too much!
Outside the open window, in the banyan tree, Zhou Qian whispered, "Should we tell Master about this?"
Empress Zhou shook her head and said in a low voice, "Let it go, they have it tough too." Who can blame her when the mistress is so charming, and there's only one of her? So, it's destined that some people will suffer and feel resentful.
Zhou Qian glanced at Zhou Hou, who had a deep expression, and shook his head without saying a word.
At this moment, on the main street of the General's Mansion, Yujue and Yuxuan walked side by side.
"Brother, I'm so unwilling to accept this. It breaks my heart." Yu Xuan looked at the night sky with few stars, patted his chest, and sighed deeply at the moon.
"Uncle, we can't compare to him," Yu Jue sighed, his soft words drifting into the air.
"We just missed our chance," Yu Xuan said unwillingly, but there was nothing he could do.
“I still envy that guy Yun Tianze. He refused to attend Ru Feng’s wedding, saying he was too busy. Humph, what a stingy guy, he won’t even give a wedding gift.” Yu Xuan’s voice grew louder, and seeing that Yu Jue didn’t react, he continued, “I want to do that too.”
"Let's not do it. Uncle is very shrewd." Yu Jue sighed softly, thinking of his uncle, who was usually taciturn, but pursued Ru Feng after discovering her identity. He kept it a secret from everyone, and by the time they found out, his relationship with Ru Feng was already stable. Then, he quickly betrothed Ru Feng, leaving them no chance to spend more time with her.
Therefore, the Emperor's education was successful. It was precisely because it was too successful that he was so frustrated.
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In the royal palace of the Spring Ivy Kingdom
Yun Tianze, dressed in a thin white robe, lay alone on a recliner, gazing at the bright moon in the sky, holding a wine jar in his hand, drinking it listlessly.
In the distance, Princess Chunhe, Xuanyuan Bingyu, approached gracefully. She dismissed the servants, looked at Yun Tianze carefully, and a hint of regret flashed in her eyes.
My brother, you've lost a lot of weight. Ever since Yuchi Rufeng left, you've become even less cheerful, and sometimes you spend the whole day alone in Cangfeng Pavilion without saying a word.
Although she felt helpless, she still spoke up: "Brother, are you really not going? Not even going to send a congratulatory gift?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Tianze immediately threw down the exquisitely carved wine cup in his hand and shouted, "I've already made up my mind, what are you doing here interfering? I won't change my mind, I'm not going!" He had finally made up his mind, and he didn't have the magnanimity to do so. Ru Feng was getting married, and he was already being lenient by not going to steal her away. Did she expect him to go and congratulate her? No way! He wouldn't go even if he died! He wouldn't bring her anything! If she had the guts... then Ru Feng could... then come and ask for it herself.
Helpless, Xuan Yuanbing could only say, "In that case, Miss Rufeng might be very disappointed."
"I want her to regret it. Humph, what do I have that makes me inferior to that blockhead? Why should she choose him and not me? I want her to remember me and never forget me." A smile appeared on Yun Tianze's beautiful face, but it was more like a grimace.
Xuan Yuan Bing Yu couldn't bear it and turned her face away. She was now thinking of Yu Xuan; perhaps he was also troubled in the same way. Unfortunately, there was only one Yu Chi Ru Feng in the world. And she herself wasn't bad either. It seemed her path in love was going to be difficult.
"Brother, I'm leaving now. You should go to sleep early. Also, take care of yourself. It's late and the dew is heavy, so take care of yourself." Knowing that he wouldn't sleep, Xuan Yuan Bingyu still reminded him, "Mother said that this is the last time you will be so presumptuous. You must not do this again." As she spoke, she glanced at Uncle Yun standing in the corner, and only felt relieved after seeing Uncle Yun nod.
Seeing that Yun Tianze didn't respond to her words and just slumped in the recliner, Xuan Yuan Bingyu sighed helplessly, turned and left. The thin veil trailing behind her also took away the liveliness of the courtyard, leaving only loneliness to accompany Yun Tianze with his eyes closed.
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Tonight is indeed going to be a sleepless night.
Yi Han leaned against the windowsill, gazing at the bright moon, tears streaming down her face.
The old man behind her looked at her with pity and said, "Han'er, since Prince Chen is about to get married, don't be too sad. You are such a good person, it would be his loss if he missed you." As he spoke, he draped a cloak over her shoulders.
"But Grandpa, I'm not reconciled. I've loved him for so many years," Yi Han cried, tears streaming down her face.
"It can only be said that this is fate!" The old man thought of the woman he loved. He had known her first, but in the end, Yuchi Huaiyang beat him to it. And now, his granddaughter had lost to that old man's granddaughter. Is this destiny?
"Waaah..." Yi Han just cried, but stopped talking.
Helpless, the old man could only continue to comfort her, "Why don't you go to the ceremony tomorrow? Han'er, I think Gao Yueqi is quite good. He used to visit you often when we were in the army. I can tell he likes you, so why don't you..." He didn't finish his sentence, realizing that Yi Han knew what he meant.
Yi Han just cried and stopped talking.
The old man was helpless; he could only figure things out on his own. Perhaps his granddaughter really needed help. It seemed that he shouldn't turn Gao Yueqi away next time he came.
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Prince's Mansion
Mu Wenchen paced back and forth in the garden, while Mu Tong sat idly in a corner.
"Mu Tong, do you think Ru Feng might suddenly run away? I wonder if Zhou Qian and Zhou Hou can stop her?" Mu Wenchen finally couldn't help but ask.
Upon hearing this, Mu Tong's spirits lifted, and he hurriedly said, "Master, no way! Miss Ru Feng loves you so much, how could she run away? Besides, you've already taken her all, where could she possibly run to? Furthermore, if Zhou Qian and Zhou Hou can't stop her, can't the guards outside? Even if Ru Feng's martial arts are incredibly powerful..."
“But I’m afraid Yujue and Yuxuan won’t give up, and there’s also Yun Tianze. They have feelings for Rufeng too. What if…” Mu Wenchen now wished he could go and watch over Rufeng himself.
"Master, no, there's no need for further news from the beginning or end of the week, so everything is fine. The best thing you can do now is go to sleep immediately, and tomorrow you'll be refreshed and have Miss Rufeng completely captivated," Mu Tong suggested. If his master didn't sleep, he couldn't sleep either.
Unexpectedly, Mu Wenchen said with a stern face, "What Miss Rufeng? From now on, you can call her Madam, or Princess Consort."
Upon hearing this, Mu Tong could only smile and agree.
Just then, a voice rang out: "So, I'm not the only one who can't sleep." Before the words were even finished, a figure appeared in mid-air.
Upon hearing this sound, Mu Tong quickly went into hiding.
Mu Wenchen sighed softly, put his hands behind his back, and said, "Brother, you've come?"
The emperor appeared before him in casual clothes, his voice low and unreadable: "I won't be attending your wedding tomorrow. And I'll go find her a year from now."
Mu Wenchen nodded and said, "After the wedding, Rufeng and I will leave the capital. I don't know when we will meet again."
Upon hearing this, the emperor agreed, saying, "It's good that you're leaving. With you around, the capital will never be at peace. Go now, and it's best if you don't appear before me this year."
Mu Wenchen could only nod silently. If you disregard his brother's feelings for him, he truly was a good brother. From tomorrow onwards, everything would be different.
The emperor looked Mu Wenchen over carefully once, then turned and flew away.