Я обнял крепкого мужчину за тонкую талию - Глава 41
The real princess replied: Fake.
The fake princess replied: Really
Assumption 2, Afternoon:
The real princess replied: Fake.
The fake princess replied: Really
In other words, regardless of whether it's morning or afternoon, the real princess will only answer "false," while the fake princess will only answer "true," thus distinguishing them. Yu Zhou spoke slowly, even finding it like a tongue twister. The ministers seemed to suddenly understand.
"Is the princess satisfied?" Yu Zhou asked. Another person dressed as a princess stepped forward. Wu Yueying suppressed her emotions and said, "Prime Minister Yu guessed correctly. Yueying admits defeat." Wu Yueying bit her lip, her face pale as she looked at Yu Zhou, tears welling in her eyes, filled with sorrow.
Yu Zhou knew who she was, but she still restrained herself. This was the best thing for both of them.
[Dynasty Storms: Two Beauties Gather]
"Then I congratulate Your Majesty on the birth of the princess," Zhan Ge said, bowing slightly.
"Ouch!" Bing Ning and Yu Qingqing both stumbled and fell in the main hall. Bing Ning's thud shook the hall. Everyone looked in one direction, where Bing Ning stood up in pain, rubbing her backside. Yu Qingqing slowly stood up, a hairpin falling to the ground with a crisp sound. Yu Qingqing suddenly looked up and knelt down, while Bing Ning remained standing there, dumbfounded, staring at Yu Qingqing strangely.
Yu Zhou helplessly slapped his head and said, "Please forgive my wife and sister for their impudent manners, Your Majesty."
"My wife? My younger sister?" Shen Wuyue asked, gazing at Yu Zhou.
Bing Ning suddenly came to her senses and immediately knelt down.
"This humble woman, Bing Ning, greets Your Majesty," Bing Ning said hastily. Yu Qingqing remained silent, but her gaze lingered on the dragon and phoenix hairpin. It was said to be a gift from her mother to her brother's wife.
"Raise your head," Shen Wuyue said authoritatively. "Who, me?" Bing Ning raised her head in confusion, blinking at Shen Wuyue.
"Miss Yu!" Shen Wuyue ignored Bing Ning and addressed Yu Qingqing instead. Bing Ning pouted, knowing that Shen Wuyue, that petty person, still held grudges.
Yu Qingqing timidly raised her head upon hearing Shen Wuyue's voice. But when she did, everyone was stunned. What a beautiful woman! Though her face was somewhat pale, her stunning beauty was beyond compare. Her eyes seemed to possess a magical power, drawing people in irresistibly. Her lowered gaze and gentle demeanor evoked a protective instinct, unlike Yu Zhou's strong personality. Yet, their faces were strikingly similar, especially their brows and eyes. This made Shen Wuyue unable to suppress the excitement in her eyes.
Yuan Yang looked at the two faces, which were seven parts alike, and although somewhat surprised, she maintained a warm smile. Zhan Ge stared coldly at Yu Qingqing, his gaze becoming unfathomable.
Many people stared in amazement at Yu Qingqing, imagining how stunningly beautiful their Prime Minister would be in women's clothing. Perhaps no woman in the world could compare.
Looking into Shen Wuyue's burning gaze, Yu Zhou knew that the gears of fate had begun to tremble.
"What's your name?" Shen Wuyue asked. Yu Qingqing, however, was not in the mood, but still lowered her head and said meekly, "This humble woman is Yu Qingqing."
Shen Wuyue nodded slightly and said, "Prime Minister Yu's sister is indeed a beauty of unparalleled grace. The Yu family is truly a blessed place." Shen Wuyue spoke intentionally or unintentionally. Yu Zhou could only say, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. My feelings are still young; please forgive my younger sister for disturbing Your Majesty's presence."
"Yu Xiang has rendered such a great service, how could I possibly blame Qing Qing?" Shen Wuyue's eyes revealed a message that would frighten the universe: Qing Qing, is this what you wanted?
"Thank you so much, Your Majesty." As Yu Qingqing gently bowed, a gust of wind lifted Wu Yueying's veil, revealing a stunningly beautiful woman. Her hands were like delicate shoots, her skin like smooth jade, her neck like a cicada's, and her teeth like melon seeds. She had a beautiful forehead and arched eyebrows, a charming smile, and captivating eyes. One could only say that the beauty of this woman was not as fragile as Yu Qingqing's; it was a cold, melancholic beauty.
Yu Qingqing saw Yu Zhou staring intently at the beautiful princess, and a surge of anger welled up inside her. She had spent so much time dressing up, yet her brother hadn't even glanced at her. Why did that princess get to have her? She was indignant. This princess wasn't much prettier than her. But why did her brother… his eyes turn bitter? All of this was observed by Shen Wuyue.
The presence of these two most beautiful women in the land in this palace certainly added to its splendor. However, the radiance of these two beautiful women could not overshadow the serene and otherworldly aura of this exceptionally handsome man.
While everyone marveled at the beauty of the two women, they already knew that the Empress was Princess Wu, but the Imperial Concubine would definitely belong to Yu Qingqing. The Yu family was truly fortunate! Not only did they produce a Prime Minister, but they were also about to produce an Imperial Concubine.
"Moon Shadow, your apologies," Wu Yueying said, her eyes lowered. She glanced at Yu Qingqing, then couldn't help but stare blankly. It was indeed...
Yu Zhou kept his eyes on Yuan Yang, but he made no unusual move, remaining as enigmatic as he had been three years ago. He was like a lotus flower in the mist, untouchable. So mysterious, yet seemingly harmless. Coupled with Zhan Ge, the fact that both of them were completely unidentifiable and yet all under the command of the Ricang Kingdom greatly worried Yu Zhou.
“Princess, there’s no need for that. Please rest in Phoenix Perch Pavilion. I will go see you myself,” Shen Wuyue said, a hint of sarcasm in her eyes. Wu Yueying nodded and was helped away by a maid.
“Husband, this princess looks like… her eyes… but she’s really beautiful, just as beautiful as Qingqing!” Bingning said, leaning against Yuzhou and looking at Wu Yueying’s back.
Yu Zhou chuckled lightly, "Bing Ning does know her. But..." Yu Zhou didn't finish his sentence, only watching Wu Yueying leave. This was the path she had chosen herself, so please don't regret it. I will show no mercy either. Yu Zhou's eyes sharpened. Bing Ning looked at Yu Zhou with some fear, as if he were a stranger.
Everyone returned one after another. Yu Zhou also returned with Qing Qing and Bing Ning. Just as they were about to step out of the palace gate, a familiar voice rang out behind them.
"Minister Yu, please wait."
Yu Zhou turned around and saw Yuan Yang, dressed in pure white like a lotus, untouched by any filth, so pure and flawless.
"What brings you here, Prime Minister Yuan?" Yu Zhou asked. Yuan Yang hadn't expected Yu Zhou to say that, even though he had already eaten. But he still smiled and said, "It's been a long time."
“Three years, I suppose. It’s only been three years since I last saw Prime Minister Yuan. Bingning, you and Qingqing should go back first,” Yu Zhou said to Bingning beside him.
Bing Ning was somewhat reluctant, but remained silent. It was Yu Qingqing who spoke up, saying, "Brother, I'm scared..." and feigning trembling.
"Qingqing, be good. Your brother has something to do. You and Bingning go back first," Yu Zhou said gently, comforting Qingqing. Bingning also pulled Qingqing into the sedan chair.
“Yu Zhou has indeed changed a lot,” Yuan Yang said, touching the phoenix pendant. Then, under the cherry blossom tree, Yu Zhou said heavily, “Really? Everyone has changed. If I don’t change, can I survive? Brother Xingzhi!”
“Brother Xingzhi, it’s been so long since anyone called me that. Brother Xuanyuan!” Yuan Yang turned around, smiling at Yu Zhou. Yu Zhou was stunned into silence. His smile was so pure and innocent, unlike the smile of a powerful minister, but rather that of a carefree immortal. But Yu Zhou’s heart reminded him: He was the Prime Minister of Ricang Kingdom, not Yuan Yang of the Six Arts Academy. Yu Zhou’s eyes became unfathomable once more.
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[Dynasty Storm: Wounded]
"It's been a long time," Yu Zhou said awkwardly.
"It's been a long time since I've seen Yu Zhou, and I'm somewhat surprised by how much he's changed," Yuan Yang said casually, but his intense gaze was fixed on Yu Zhou. His tone, however, was calm and collected, leaving one unable to discern his true thoughts. Yu Zhou pondered for a moment before replying, "Sometimes, people change, just like Prime Minister Yuan, sometimes without control over their own lives."
"Then what is the reason why Yu Zhou is powerless to do what he wants?" Yuan Yang asked clearly and with a hint of expectation, putting her hands behind her back and looking at Yu Zhou with cold eyes.