Although Prime Minister Meng was the undisputed ruler in the court, he was a complete henpecked husband at home. Otherwise, he wouldn't have never taken a concubine after marrying his third wife for so many years.
Meng Wan was amused by the two of them, but she was overjoyed. It had been a long time since she had felt such a happy family gathering!
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It was past noon when they returned from the front yard. They had lunch with their father and aunt. When they got back, Meng Yun was sitting in the yard playing with Xueqiu. When she saw Meng Wan come back, she ran up to her.
"Sister, you're finally back! Huanyan said you went out. Where did you go? Why didn't you take her with you?"
Meng Wan was in a great mood, and even more delighted to see her younger sister. She put her arm around her sister's shoulder and said with a smile, "I went out to fix my hairpin. What's up? You want to go out and play too?"
"It's not for fun, I just want to buy Snowball a bell. I've been looking for one all day but haven't found one I like. Sister, would you like to come with me to buy one now?"
The midday air was cool because the sun was not yet out, and Meng Wan wrapped her fox fur coat tighter around herself. She was actually quite tired at the moment.
Encountering a Jerk Again (Part 2)
Looking up at the dark clouds in the sky, he thought for a moment and said, "It looks like it's going to snow. How about we wait until tomorrow to go out? Besides, I went out early this morning and I'm a little tired now."
Although Xiao Yun'er is young, she is very sensible. She tilted her head and looked at Meng Wan's face. After thinking for a while, she freed one hand and stretched it out to Meng Wan: "Then it's a promise. You have to come with me tomorrow. I need to find the prettiest bell for Xueqiu."
Meng Wan nodded, reached out and pinched her younger sister's cheek, and said, "I know, I know."
It really did snow during the night, and it snowed heavily all night long. When I woke up the next morning, all I could see was a blanket of white snow.
Because it was the first snow of the year, Meng Yun was especially happy. When she left the mansion with Meng Wan, she chattered incessantly the whole way.
In contrast, Meng Wan seemed rather deserted.
Perhaps it was because the day she died in her previous life was a snowy day like this, so in this life, whenever she sees snow, she recalls those painful memories and unconsciously feels hatred.
I wish I could tear that despicable couple to pieces!
"Hey sis, what do you think of this string of bells? Aren't they pretty?"
Her heart was filled with hatred, but she was interrupted by Xiao Yun'er's cheerful shout. Meng Wanfang came back to her senses and walked to the door. Looking at the string of bells in Xiao Yun'er's hand, she nodded: "It's beautiful. The red rope is the best match for the snow-white Snowball. Let's take this one!"
Meng Yun happily followed to pay the money. Meng Wan stood at the door, but was slightly lost in thought. Just then, she saw a figure walking from the end of the long street.
Meng Wan was stunned. It was too late to pretend she hadn't seen him; the man had already walked over: "Miss, is it really you? What are you doing here?"
Meng Wan frowned slightly, instinctively glanced around, and then lowered her voice and said, "Third Prince, didn't we just agree not to see each other for the next two days?"
“But this was a chance encounter; it just means we’re destined to meet,” Huangfu Qian said with a smile.
Meng Wan then came to her senses.
Yes, why is she so nervous? It's just a chance encounter, she should just act like a normal person, why is she so nervous!
It seems I'm really not cut out to be an actor!
She chuckled self-deprecatingly, looking at Huangfu Qian's gentle smiling face, seemingly in a good mood. She raised an eyebrow and asked, "So where are you headed? Don't you have to attend court today?"
"Didn't I tell you yesterday that Father Emperor sent me to do something, and I'm currently focused on overseeing it?"
"Hmm? What is it?" Meng Wan asked curiously.
It wasn't out of concern for his affairs, but because it involved the emperor ordering him to do something, she asked the extra question. Perhaps she could find some way to deal with him from it.
"My seventh brother will be returning to the capital soon, and Father has entrusted me with the task of renovating his residence. I'm on my way to the Prince Heng's residence right now!"
No wonder he was so happy. You know, being able to renovate the Prince of Heng's residence is something that many princes dream of!
The reason is that Prince Heng is the son of Consort Wen, who was once the emperor's most favored concubine. Although he has been raised outside the palace for many years, it has not affected his status in the emperor's heart.
As for why he was raised outside the palace, Meng Wan learned all of this from her father.
Danger (Part 1)
As for why he was raised outside the palace, Meng Wan learned all of this from her father.
It is said that the emperor once promised that if Consort Wen gave birth to a son, he would be the future crown prince.
Unfortunately, Consort Wen did give birth to a son, but died from postpartum hemorrhage. As for Prince Heng, he was weak in the womb. A Taoist priest said that he had too much yin energy in his body and that if he were kept in the palace, he might not live past the full month.
At that time, the emperor was grieving the loss of his beloved concubine, and their only child was also subject to this prophecy. How could he let him take such a risk? So, even though he was reluctant, he still had the seventh prince taken to Ziguo Temple, and that trip lasted for eighteen years.
Now, the Seventh Prince has grown up safely. During this time, the Emperor has visited him many times in person. He even bestowed upon him a title when he was fifteen, making him the Prince of Heng. He is the first and only prince to have a title.
Back then, Huangfu Qian also regarded his seventh brother, Huangfu Qi, as an enemy in the struggle for the throne. However, it is said that although this Prince Heng was very favored, he had little interest in the struggles for the throne in the palace because he grew up outside the palace. He only liked to travel around and live a carefree life.
I didn't have the chance to meet this person in my previous life, but I wonder if I'll have the chance in this life!
"Young Miss, are you listening to me?"
Seeing that she looked slightly stunned, as if she was deep in thought, Huangfuqian tentatively called out to her.
Meng Wan was startled, and only then did she come to her senses: "Yes, I'm listening. Since His Majesty has entrusted such an important matter to the Third Prince, the Third Prince must act with utmost care and avoid any mishaps!"
Meng Yun had already paid the money and came out. Seeing this, Huangfu Qian said a few more words to Meng Wan before taking his leave.
Meng Wan stared at his retreating figure, lost in thought once again.
Is this... an opportunity? But what should I do?
On the way back, she kept pondering, but couldn't come up with any good ideas. Just as she was lost in her thoughts, she was suddenly startled by a sharp roar. When she came to her senses, she saw a group of children setting off firecrackers by the roadside. Watching the smoke from the firecrackers, Meng Wan frowned and her delicate eyebrows slowly furrowed.
A thought seemed to flash through my mind!