Consort Sun stared at Emperor Mingxian in disbelief: "Your Majesty~" If she were to go down, wouldn't that be putting herself in a subservient position to the Princess's residence and Prince Chen's residence? Wouldn't that be a clear act of apology? Wouldn't she be inferior to them next time they met?
"Go now!" Emperor Mingxian coldly rebuked. Consort Sun was startled. Emperor Mingxian had never been so angry with her before. Even though she was unwilling, Consort Sun had no choice but to bite the bullet and lead Granny Qi and the others downstairs.
Baili Lianxiang screamed in terror, "No! I know I was wrong, I will never do it again, don't kill me... no! Waaah!" Baili Lianxiang screamed in fear, but who would pay attention to her now?
Those families whose lineage was at stake looked at her with a mixture of hatred and malice, wishing they could tear her to pieces. If it weren't for Baili Lianxiang, they wouldn't have been so terrified during a banquet. Of course, they also treated Consort Sun with cold eyes and disdain. They all knew that Consort Sun was involved in this matter, and harbored deep resentment towards her!
The execution by dismemberment was an extremely cruel punishment, but because it was in the back garden, and they were afraid that the horses might startle and injure someone, and because everyone there was of high rank and power, they dared not make the slightest mistake. So the guards carrying out the execution first tied Baili Lianxiang's limbs and head with an extra-long rope, and then tied the other end to the horse's tail. Then they whipped the horse's rump fiercely. The horse's tail was in great pain from the pull, so it ran forward even more furiously, pulling the rope to its limit.
Consort Sun looked at Baili Lianxiang's face, which was turning from pale to increasingly bloodless, and her fists clenched involuntarily. Because she was under orders from Emperor Mingxian, even though she was now afraid of his request, she could not leave, otherwise it would be disobeying the imperial decree!
Consort Sun had always been pampered and cherished since childhood, never suffering any hardship. Even after entering the palace, she remained Emperor Mingxian's favorite, much to the Empress's envy. But that was Consort Sun's strength. However, she hadn't expected such a string of misfortunes lately, with one misfortune after another befalling her. She felt incredibly aggrieved, and now she was being forced to witness this bloody scene firsthand. Had the Emperor stopped favoring her?!
No! It was all Ouyang Yue and Baili Chen's fault! They actually came up with the idea of having so many people undergo blood tests to determine kinship. Even now, Consort Sun doesn't understand how Ouyang Yue knew that the blood of so many people present was a match when she finally found someone whose blood was compatible with Baili Chen's. How could that be possible! That hateful Ouyang Yue! Maybe she secretly did something. That bitch ruined her plans. Did she think she would let this go so easily?
Ouyang Yue, you are incredibly foolish! You managed to dodge this time, but don't you know what will happen next...?
"ah!"
"Oh my god!"
But at that moment, a piercing scream shattered Consort Sun's eardrums. She was startled and came to her senses with a trembling body. But when she looked up, it was all over in an instant.
Blood flew through the air, the stench of blood was overwhelming. Baili Lianxiang's horror, hatred for her ferocity, and madness came into view, and the dismemberment seemed to be playing out in slow motion right before her eyes.
"Pfft!"
"Bang!"
With his limbs and head pulled away by ropes, a bloody, headless, and limbless desiccated body lay before Consort Sun. One can imagine how intensely disturbing that scene must have been.
Consort Sun's face was completely blank, seemingly unchanged, but her eyes were wide open, filled with terror and fear.
The entire back garden froze. Many young women turned their heads away at that moment. Even those who turned back to look at what was on the ground felt their stomachs churning and were horrified. Some men who considered themselves brave clenched their fists and turned pale. Mu Guang was somewhat dazed, knowing that this punishment was completely different from seeing it with his own eyes.
The punishment of being torn apart by five horses is one of the most cruel tortures. An ancient saying goes: "Our bodies, hair, and skin are given to us by our parents; we dare not damage them, for this is the beginning of filial piety." There is also a legend that such a severe punishment is only inflicted on those who committed grave sins in life. Therefore, those who committed such sins before death were deeply sinful, and even in hell, they would still suffer the punishments of eighteen levels of hell. Those with incomplete bodies are even unable to enter the King of Hell's palace, destined to become wandering ghosts, never to be reborn, and even forbidden from being reborn as animals.
Therefore, the fact that dismemberment by five horses became one of the most brutal forms of torture reflects people's reverence for the legend and serves as a warning. Most people wouldn't commit such heinous acts as destroying the cycle of reincarnation, and even if it's just a legend, it's enough to make people wary. Those who deliberately use this cruel punishment to punish innocent people are even more guilty, and will suffer the hopeless punishment of the eighteen levels of hell after death.
But these were just hearsay; witnessing it live before one's eyes was far more powerful than simply hearing about it. The impact was so profound it was terrifying, sending chills down one's spine. Even the men present felt their hair stand on end and their scalps tingle. In that instant, they were all frozen in place, unable to move, or rather, completely paralyzed.
If these people are like this, what about Consort Sun, who is closest to them?
After an unknown amount of time, "Thump!" Consort Sun suddenly collapsed to the ground, her entire body convulsing as if in a spasm. Her face was still filled with terror, but she suddenly screamed, "No! Don't look for me! Get away! Get away! Don't come any closer!" She looked as if she were possessed, her face filled with fear, as if she had seen a ghost!
Upon seeing this, Granny Qi immediately shouted, "Quickly, quickly help Consort Sun back to the palace! Consort Sun is frightened! Hurry!"
Immediately, someone rushed over to help Consort Sun up, but Consort Sun seemed not to have recovered from the previous scene. She grabbed the arm of a nearby palace maid and bit her hard. The palace maid screamed in pain. Seeing this, Granny Qi knew that Consort Sun's crazy behavior would be a huge disgrace, so she waved for someone to pull her away. However, Consort Sun wouldn't let go. Then, with a tug, "ripping!" "Ah!" Consort Sun actually bit off the palace maid's arm, along with a small piece of clothing and flesh.
Such madness is alarming; this is no longer the noble and arrogant Consort Sun, but a madwoman!
The Empress sat on the throne, coldly smiling as she looked at her: "Isn't it embarrassing enough? Hurry up and help Consort Sun back to rest."
Even the experienced and knowledgeable Granny Qi, who had served Consort Sun closely, was terrified and at a loss for what to do. Upon hearing the Empress's words, she hurriedly helped Consort Sun downstairs. But at that moment, she heard Ouyang Yue's cold and eerie voice: "If you walk the dark road too often, you'll eventually encounter a ghost. Consort Sun, you'd better watch yourself!"
"Thump!" Consort Sun slipped and fell to the ground. Coincidentally, a wine cup that had been knocked over due to the previous mess was nearby. With a "swoosh," it pierced Consort Sun's head, and she fell down with blood streaming from her head.
Upon seeing this, Granny Qi wailed even louder: "Quickly, quickly call the imperial physician! Quickly summon the imperial physician!"
Ouyang Yue looked at the unconscious Consort Sun and laughed coldly. Did she really think she was an easy target? If others took an inch and then a mile, she would get her revenge a hundredfold!
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Not only did Consort Sun lose face, but the way Granny Qi helped her back looked like she was fleeing in panic. This was completely different from the usually self-assured and noble Consort Sun. However, in the back garden, apart from Emperor Mingxian, who had lost face with Consort Sun, everyone who was related to the Sun family by marriage was secretly sneering and mocking her.
Even the powerful families of the Sun clan looked down on Consort Sun. Now, besides the Sun family mansion, Consort Sun was nothing. The Emperor hadn't yet abandoned her, but if she couldn't conceive another prince soon, she would be a useless pawn in the power struggle. Although it's not uncommon for princes to be adopted without mothers in every dynasty, with the Empress Dowager above her and the Crown Prince, Third Prince, Seventh Prince, and Ninth Prince below, she couldn't possibly succeed. Essentially, the chances of Consort Sun and the Sun family turning the tables were extremely slim.
These people are all shrewd and calculating. Some, though eager to curry favor with Baili Jian, haven't uttered any definitive statements. And these are the people most easily swayed in this situation. Furthermore, many of these people have had their children's blood nearly drained, harboring resentment at the thought of losing their bloodline. It's likely that after this incident, those still observing the Sun family's actions will also choose to leave the Sun family's influence, either siding with the Crown Prince, remaining neutral, or joining one of the other three princes. But given the current situation, the Crown Prince's call to seize the throne is unparalleled!
After Consort Sun's outburst and Baili Lianxiang's execution by dismemberment, the atmosphere in the entire back garden was tense. Emperor Mingxian, with a dark face, apologized to Princess Shuangxia, repeatedly requesting that she, Ouyang Yue, and Xuan Yuan Chaohua stay overnight in the palace. He promised to host a small family banquet as an apology, and Princess Shuangxia, unable to refuse, allowed the banquet in the back garden to end. However, judging from the unpleasant expressions of both Emperor Mingxian and Princess Shuangxia, this was not necessarily the best solution, and Princess Shuangxia was unlikely to accept it.
Everyone hurried away, as if afraid something was chasing them. Many thought that they shouldn't bring their children to banquets like this in the future. If something like this really happened, they would have a mental breakdown. If Princess Shuangxia really did something, they would be completely helpless. This Consort Sun, who is usually so shrewd and cautious, seemed to have come out without her brain today. She was incredibly stupid and almost caused them to suffer. It seems that no matter what the rumors are, big breasts and no brains are indeed true. This woman is only good-looking, but in reality... Hmph!
These people were all full of complaints, and Consort Sun was unaware that her fainting spell made her seem even more irresponsible and incompetent.
Princess Shuangxia and Xuanyuan Chaohua stayed overnight in the palace, so naturally they stayed in Shuangxia Palace. Baili Chen, on the other hand, stayed in Chenyu Palace. However, everyone went to Shuangxia Palace first. Princess Shuangxia looked at Granny Shan, who immediately understood and led the servants to guard outside, preventing anyone from entering.
The four sat down, and Princess Shuangxia couldn't help but look at Ouyang Yue: "I really didn't expect Yue'er to come up with such a brilliant plan to turn danger into safety."
Xuan Yuan Chaohua and Baili Chen both nodded. It was really dangerous just now. If Baili Lianxiang and Consort Sun had succeeded, not only would the Chen Prince's Mansion be thrown into chaos, but the entire Great Zhou Dynasty would probably be thrown into disarray. The eldest son of the Chen Prince's Mansion and the eldest grandson of Emperor Mingxian are definitely not ordinary people. If someone with ulterior motives wanted to manipulate things, they would probably all become Consort Sun's possessions. So it was extremely dangerous.
Ouyang Yue smiled and said, "A brilliant plan?"
Baili Chen couldn't help but ask, "Wife, what method did you use to do this? Although I know I am innocent, it is truly amazing that so many children who have nothing to do with me have their blood mixed with mine."
This is precisely the question that many people have, especially Baili Chen. He knows that Emperor Mingxian doesn't love him much, so it's impossible for Emperor Mingxian to help him in any way. If that's not what Ouyang Yue did, then it must be true. But they don't quite believe it's true.
Ouyang Yue laughed: "I didn't actually do anything."
"Nothing was done? How could Chen'er have blood mixed with so many children? Isn't it only possible between biological children?" Princess Shuangxia asked in great surprise.
Ouyang Yue shook her head: "Grandmother, it's not actually like that." This would be easier to understand in modern times. Everyone's blood type is related to genetics and other factors. It's safe to say that as long as the child is blood-type, it's impossible for the father to have type A blood, the mother type B blood, and the child type O blood. Of course, if such a case exists, it's 100% certain that the child isn't biologically related; otherwise, the child would have inherited one or two of the father's blood types. For example, if the father has type AB blood, the child could have type AB, A, or B blood, and the same applies to the mother.
This means their blood types are the same or related, so their blood can naturally mix. Take type O, for example, a universal blood type; in ancient times, someone with that type could probably be recognized as a relative by blood by eight or ten people – imagine how many fathers and mothers they would have!
However, these modern common sense principles were still somewhat difficult for people in ancient times to understand. Ouyang Yue could only explain concisely: "Grandmother, actually, Yue'er discovered this by accident. Although the blood of biological father and son should mix, it's not absolute. Just like relatives of the same lineage, they all share the same surname, but in fact, they also share the blood of the same clan. Their various characteristics mean that even if it's a blood test between generations, the blood might still mix. Of course, this isn't absolute, but it should be feasible and possible in most cases. So, although Baili Nianchen is not a direct blood relative of my husband, it's possible for his blood to mix with my husband's even though they are not father and son. And this can happen to others as well. This shows that the method of blood testing for kinship is not perfect. Even if no one tampers with it, there will still be loopholes."
Although the other three people present didn't fully grasp Ouyang Yue's words, they understood that this blood test for kinship was unreliable. As long as there was some degree of kinship, if the bloodline was the same, they would probably be father and son no matter how the test was conducted. If this were the case, wouldn't the royal family be embroiled in a major scandal? And were those past cases really correct? There would probably be no shortage of wrongful convictions here.
However, these matters were no longer their concern. They had fought a brilliant battle today, not only resolving the predicament of the Prince Chen's residence but also ensuring that Emperor Mingxian rejected Princess Shuangxia's proposal to relinquish military power in front of everyone. This was Emperor Mingxian's own statement; if he wanted to take it back later, he would find it impossible. If he wanted a reason to execute the princess's family, he would have to think twice. Even his own wife could devise such schemes to tarnish the royal bloodline—did he have the audacity to do so?
With the crisis temporarily averted, the group was noticeably more relaxed. They chatted and laughed throughout the Shuangxia Palace until a small banquet was held, at which point they went to meet Emperor Mingxian.
In the Ming Prince's mansion, the Ming Prince looked at Baili Nianchen, who had been brought back and was crying incessantly, with a gloomy expression. Baili Nianchen was just a child, albeit an extremely annoying one, but Ouyang Yue and the others wouldn't directly vent their anger on him. Baili Nianchen had been taken away and hadn't witnessed Baili Lianxiang's gruesome death, so now he was crying for his mother and cursing, "That damned vixen, she deserves to die a horrible death! My mother often cries behind my back, and it's all because of that damned vixen! Soon, after my father takes Nianchen away, I will definitely avenge my mother! I will definitely kill that slut!" Since returning, Baili Nianchen had been saying similar things, and his originally lovely face now flashed with a cold and viciousness that shouldn't belong to a child.
The saying goes, "You can tell what a person will be like at three years old," but this isn't absolute. It's not uncommon for children who are mischievous as children to grow up to be mature and stable; this is largely due to their upbringing. Baili Lianxiang was forced away, and when she returned, she was pregnant. No one knows who the father of the child is. Baili Lianxiang appears weak, but she's not the only illegitimate daughter in the Ming Prince's mansion. Why were the others unharmed, yet she was the one who was bullied and driven away? If Baili Lianxiang were truly as she appears, probably no one would believe it. A child raised by such people would likely have some problems, but no one expected them to be this serious.
Despite being so small, Baili Lianxiang actually taught him that if he ever entered the Prince Chen's mansion, he should kill Ouyang Yue!
This was absolutely not something a child as young as Baili Nianchen could have come up with. It was impossible without someone instructing him, or rather, Baili Lianxiang often said that he had to remember it. But his appearance made Ming Wang's face darken.
At this moment, the main hall of the Ming Prince's mansion was filled with beautiful women. Sitting in the main seat was a middle-aged woman with a slightly aged face but a certain air of elegance. She must be the Ming Prince's wife. The two rows below her were all dressed in bright colors, probably either the Ming Prince's concubines or her daughters.
At this moment, a girl dressed in bright yellow sneered from the head of the left row: "Even at a time like this, she's still so stubborn. Father, that Baili Lianxiang deserves to die. How dare she frame Prince Chen! If we really put someone like her into Prince Chen's residence, I'm afraid that when it's discovered, even our Ming Prince's residence will be implicated. Although Father is the Emperor's uncle, we all know that the Emperor is just too lazy to care. But if we fall into his hands, I'm afraid the Emperor won't be so lenient."
Prince Ming has always been supported by the royal family. He may not have enjoyed great wealth, but he has never been shortchanged. Prince Ming is not stupid. Although he is extravagant and loves to play with women, he does not go too far in a way that would disgust Emperor Mingxian. If he were truly disliked, not only would Emperor Mingxian punish him, but even if the Prince Ming's family were cut off from their money, they would find it difficult to survive.
"I wonder who Baili Lianxiang fathered this bastard child with. Before, in the back garden, I really thought Baili Lianxiang was so capable of getting involved with Prince Chen." The speaker was another young woman, not as elegantly dressed as the person at the head of the table, but probably a young lady from the Ming Prince's mansion. As she spoke, there was a hint of jealousy in her eyes. At the time, she really thought Baili Lianxiang was about to rise to prominence. After all, what she said wasn't unreasonable; Baili Chen and Baili Lianxiang did have that opportunity back then, but fortunately, Baili Lianxiang didn't get it.
Another woman, with a pretty face, but with a sharp tongue, said: "Hmph, she doesn't even know what kind of person Baili Lianxiang is. How dare she compare herself to Princess Mingyue? She's like a toad trying to eat swan meat. She should take a good look at herself. She deserves it for daring to fabricate such a big story. If it's discovered later, our Mingwang Mansion will probably be exiled at the very least."
Everyone looked grim, because although the woman's words were harsh, they were all reasonable. If Emperor Mingxian were to be enraged, it was possible that he would destroy the entire Mingwang Mansion!
Baili Nianchen was furious: "You are not allowed to curse my mother! None of you are good people. You are always scheming against my mother. When my father comes to pick me up, I will make you all kneel down and kowtow to my mother to apologize to her!"
"You little beast, how dare you insult me!"
"You little bastard, your mother is dead, yet you still think about her. You don't even know which wild man your mother had with, yet you dare to dream of becoming the heir of the Prince of Chen's mansion. You are utterly foolish!"
"Father, Baili Lianxiang is dead. What should we do with this bastard child of unknown parentage? If we keep him alive, our Ming Prince's Mansion will only become a laughingstock. If it weren't for him, would our Ming Prince's Mansion be living in such fear!"
Prince Ming frowned, looking at Baili Nianchen with disgust. He sighed, "Forget it, it's just a child. The Prince's manor can afford to raise him. Find two strict tutors to teach him first. If that doesn't work, send him to the countryside to fend for himself." Although Prince Ming deeply resented Baili Lianxiang, wishing her dead, witnessing her death made his heart clench. Whose child was it? Baili Lianxiang didn't know. On her way back to the capital, she had been raped by a group of bandits and held captive in a bandit stronghold for a time. That stronghold had everything but men. What could a beautiful woman like her possibly gain? Luckily, Baili Lianxiang was quick-witted and used her body to alert the guards, allowing her to escape. But when she was about to return to the capital, she discovered she was pregnant. Whose child was it? She had no idea.
Upon returning to his residence, Prince Ming immediately met with Baili Lianxiang's aunt and pressed her for details. Although Baili Lianxiang had brought disaster to Prince Ming's residence, she was ultimately dead, and given her harrowing experience, Prince Ming felt there was no need to dwell on it any longer. After all, Emperor Mingxian had not pursued the matter further this time. However, it was necessary for Prince Ming to visit Princess Shuangxia's residence to apologize.
Thinking of this, King Ming sighed and got up to leave.
The women in the hall exchanged glances without speaking, but the girl in yellow sitting at the head of the table said, "Didn't you hear what Father said? Hurry up and find two strict tutors for Baili Nianchen to teach him properly."
"I won't go, I won't go! You heartless viper, you're definitely up to no good!" Baili Nianchen struggled incessantly. The woman in yellow's face darkened, and she looked at Baili Nianchen coldly. Seeing that the young lady was angry, servants immediately dragged Baili Nianchen away without any gentleness.
The entire hall erupted in discussion: "I don't know how Baili Lianxiang taught her, she actually dared to say such rude things to the young lady. If it weren't for Baili Lianxiang's teaching, how could such a young child say such things?"
The woman in yellow left with a calm expression, followed by a group of people. Two of them seemed to be young ladies from the mansion, and the rest were maids. One of them said in a sarcastic tone, "Eldest sister, this Baili Nianchen cannot be allowed to live. He keeps saying that he wants to avenge Baili Lianwu. If he grows up and becomes capable, wouldn't that be detrimental to eldest sister?"
"Yes, eldest sister, Baili Nianchen must die!"
The girl in yellow, the legitimate daughter of the Ming Prince's mansion, the rightful Princess Lianhua, sneered: "Back then, Baili Lianxiang, relying on her mother's favor, dared to disregard me, even trying to have someone defile my reputation. If it weren't for my quick wit, I, the dignified Princess Lianhua, would have been utterly disgraced. A lowly concubine's illegitimate daughter dared to play mind games with me, and I ended up sending her to the outskirts. It's all because her mother was too good at pleasing the Prince; who knew that neglecting her would bring her back into the limelight? But I, the Princess, will not give her a chance to turn things around."
The sarcastic woman said, "How could my elder sister's mind be compared to that of someone as lowly as Baili Lianxiang? I just didn't expect her to be so shameless. After being played by so many men, she still has the nerve to come back, and she even dares to bring a child with her. I almost revealed the truth in the back garden earlier. This bastard doesn't even know which man fathered this child, yet she still wants to pin it on Prince Chen. If she really enters Prince Chen's mansion, won't she be able to dominate us from now on!"
"That Princess Consort Chen is quite clever, actually coming up with this method. I still haven't figured out why so many people's blood is compatible, even though some of them have nothing to do with Prince Chen."
Baili Lianhua silently gazed at the artificial hills in the distance, her brows slightly furrowed: "Tomorrow, the princess will be going to the palace to see the empress. Don't be late."
"It's eldest sister." The two illegitimate daughters were overjoyed upon hearing this. Although they were illegitimate daughters of the Prince Ming's mansion, the Prince Ming was not favored and had no real power. The Prince Ming's mansion also had too many children, so it was not easy for them to stand out. However, if they always wandered around the palace, they might be noticed by some prince and become a concubine in the Prince's mansion. That would definitely be much better than staying in the Prince Ming's mansion. They had really had enough of having to watch Baili Lianhua's face every day.
However, the two illegitimate daughters exchanged a glance and said, "That Baili Nianchen is also a troublesome matter. If we let him go out and spread rumors, it will also cause trouble for us."
The sarcastic woman said, "The instructors are all very strict. This bastard has never been to school and probably can't endure hardship. If he tries to escape and die on his own, then no one can be blamed."
"Yes, that makes sense!" The two illegitimate daughters discussed it, and a young life was about to be lost...
Such things happen repeatedly even in prestigious and wealthy families.
The following day, after Baili Chen and Xuanyuan Chaohua attended the morning court session, Princess Shuangxia and the others left the palace and returned to the Princess's residence and Prince Chen's residence.
Passing by the pavilion in the main garden of Prince Chen's mansion, Leng Caiwen was drinking alone. Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue saw him and went over: "Cousin, why are you drinking alone? Is something on your mind?"
When Leng Caiwen saw them approaching, he was taken aback for a moment, then smiled slightly: "It's just for my own amusement. I haven't been out to play lately, so I have to find my own fun. Cousin and cousin-in-law, are you interested?"
Baili Chen frowned at Leng Caiwen and sat down with Ouyang Yue: "Do you want to continue like this?" He was naturally referring to living in the Chen Prince's Mansion. However, Leng Caiwen knew that Baili Chen did not mean to send him away.
“Anyway, this Prince Chen’s mansion is so big, and I haven’t seen all the sights inside yet, so I’m not planning to leave now.” Leng Caiwen stood up, poured a glass of wine for Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue, and took a sip himself with a smile.
Ouyang Yue wanted to say something, but in the end she just sighed and said after a while, "The Prince Chen's Mansion will always welcome you, cousin, but you don't seem happy. Why don't you find some time to go back to the Leng Mansion?"
Leng Caiwen tilted her head slightly, squinted at Ouyang Yue, and then turned away: "I just suddenly feel like I've lost my purpose in life. If I suddenly leave one day, don't worry or be surprised. I'm the kind of person who can't stay still. I just haven't figured out what to do next. What's there to worry about?" Leng Caiwen had sounded somewhat sentimental at first, but then she suddenly became carefree.
Baili Chen and Ouyang Yue ignored him and started drinking on their own. If it came to enjoying themselves, they were no match for Leng Caiwen.
Leng Caiwen held his wine glass, his eyes fixed on Ouyang Yue with a somewhat melancholic gaze. He then downed the wine in one gulp, and the memory of that person seeking him out suddenly flashed through his mind, causing his expression to darken.
"Thump, thump, thump." Just then, they suddenly heard a somewhat hurried footstep coming over. Ouyang Yue turned around and saw that it was Chuncao rushing over. Chuncao was a steady person, and such moments were rare for her.
"Your Highness, Qiuyue has sent word that she is getting married to Leng Can!" Chuncao said with a joyful expression.
Ouyang Yue was also stunned for a moment. The news was unexpected but not surprising. When the Meiyi Pavilion had an accident, Qiu Yue and Leng Can's feelings for each other could not be hidden at all. This was only a matter of time: "Oh, they really have come to their senses. I thought they would consider marriage as soon as they were free. I didn't expect them to only be willing to do it now."
Baili Chen sighed, "Leng Can is quite pitiful. He's been chasing Qiu Yue for a long time, and it took him so long to finally win her over."
Ouyang Yue squinted at him: "Qiuyue is also my maid. Her needlework is superb, and she is both talented and beautiful. What's wrong with letting Leng Can pursue her for a while longer?"