Arc 1 : The emperorwho killed his parents, wife and children
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Chapter 1
[Sister, you can play the lucky draw wheel now. This time, it's free for you. Next time, you need to use points to buy it. 1000 points are required for one draw. There are many practical items that are not sold in the mall. Come and try your luck~]
Lin Shuwan was a little curious about the props the system mentioned. She looked at the big turntable that popped up in the system mall. She clicked the dot in the middle of the turntable and watched the pointer keep turning. After a while, it stopped.
There was an extra mirror on the page with the words "Man in the Mirror" written on it.
Lin Shuwan looked at the palm-sized handheld mirror displayed on the page and asked in confusion, "What is this for?"
[This mirror allows the soul of the Child of Destiny to attach to it, and it is a prop that promotes the relationship between you and the Child of Destiny. ]
Lin Shuwan nodded to show that she understood.
[The system mall has storage grids. Each grid has a storage space of about ten square meters. It can only hold inanimate objects. The prizes you draw and the various talismans you buy will be placed in it and can be used whenever you want.]
Lin Shuwan raised his hand and asked, "Your system name is Sister?"
[…You can call me Baojie, Haijie, or Jiejie. Have you decided, sister? Let's go quickly, or we'll miss the chance~ You should sleep with a man who's warm~]
Lin Shuwan was embarrassed and said, "Okay! Let's go~"
...
Lin Shuwan opened his eyes and found himself kneeling on the cold ground. The surroundings were very dark with only a faint candlelight flickering on the ground.
She looked up and saw wooden tablets arranged neatly and densely not far away. Under the light of two white candles, they looked particularly eerie.
Lin Shuwan was so frightened that she almost screamed. She covered her mouth and quickly called the system:
"Sister, I thought you were going to send me directly to the bed of the Son of Destiny. Why did I open my eyes and see so many tablets? It's scary! Could it be that the Son of Destiny in this world is one of the tablets in front of me?"
Bao Jie'er was ashamed: [Well, we have to follow the plot and cultivate our relationship with the Son of Destiny first. He is not a stud, so he can be matched with her right away! I will send you the plot first, and you will know who your target is after reading it~]
Lin Shuwan made an OK gesture. Then she felt a movie playing in her head.
[Your name is Lin Shuwan, you are 16 years old this year, and you are the unfavored third daughter of the general's mansion. Three days ago, you married Chen Siyuan, the eldest son of the Jing'an Marquis' mansion.
The Crown Prince has a childhood sweetheart who grew up with him. The two of them are in love with each other and have decided to spend their lives together. However, the Marquis's Mansion is discussing a marriage with the General's Mansion. During an accidental encounter, you fell in love with Chen Siyuan at first sight.
The prince's childhood sweetheart is the daughter of a marquis's son. The marquis's wife does not want her son's marriage to be ruined because of this woman, so she takes advantage of the prince's absence to humiliate this woman and then sell her to a brothel.
When the prince found out, it was too late when he returned to the capital. The Marquis's wife used this opportunity to ask him to marry you, otherwise she would let this woman entertain the lowest class of men in the brothel.
For the sake of his beloved woman, the prince had to agree, and spent a lot of money to keep this woman and protect her.
The marquis's wife dealt with the girl and also reprimanded the servants in the mansion so that the matter was not spread out.
So the two families quickly decided on the marriage. However, after paying respects to the bride, Chen Siyuan went to a brothel and didn't take his new wife seriously at all.
The prince thought that it was all because of you, that's why he separated from the woman he loved, and the woman he loved was sold to a brothel by the marquis's wife, and the lovers have been separated since then.
The prince hates you very much. He ignores you in the mansion and stays in brothels for many years.
After you married into the Marquis's mansion, the Marquis's wife had strict requirements on you, requiring you to visit her every morning and evening and serve your parents-in-law. She even thought you were useless and couldn't keep her son.
All the grievances and anger suffered by the Marquis were also taken out on you, and punishment, beatings and scolding were daily occurrences.
You are depressed, but dare not tell your family. The prince often stays in brothels. When the general's mansion finds out, they don't do anything about it. They ask you to win over the prince and his wife and give birth to a child as soon as possible to consolidate your position.
The master of the Marquis's mansion treats you badly, and the servants are even more hostile to you. The food is harsh, the work is perfunctory, and the illegitimate daughter makes things difficult and teases you, trying to cheat you out of your dowry.
Once again, when the marquis's wife was setting rules for you, you were kneeling outside the yard and it suddenly started to rain heavily. You were soaked and were seen by the marquis who was passing by. He suddenly had evil thoughts and sneaked into your room one night and raped you.
You cried and made a scene but no one came to save you. While struggling, you pushed open the window and saw the prince standing outside the door, just watching the marquis violate you indifferently.
Your heart is completely chilled.
When the marquis's wife found out, she hated you so much that she gave you a mute drug, destroyed your appearance, cut your tendons in your hands and feet, and threw you into a beggars' den, where you were raped to death by a dozen beggars.
After your death, a fire broke out in the mansion, and a female corpse was found in the room where you originally lived. Everyone told others that you were burned to death in the room.
Your death did not attract the attention of the General's Mansion, and in the end your death was left unresolved. ]
After watching this "movie", Lin Shuwan felt cold all over, and his heart was filled with fear and hatred. His chest seemed to be filled with infinite anger and resentment, and he just wanted to destroy this dirty mansion.
Her eyes were filled with tears:
"What a disgusting and nauseating thing! Why am I so miserable!"
[Yes, it's really miserable! So you have two tasks. 1. The original owner's wish: to kill everyone in the Marquis's Mansion, especially the Marquis's family. 2. System task: enter the palace, become the emperor's woman, and give birth to a baby for the emperor.]
Lin Shuwan wiped away her tears, sat down cross-legged, supported her chin with both hands, and said:
"Is the Emperor the son of destiny in this world?"
[Yes! Emperor Qin Zhao is 32 years old this year. He has no elders, no children, no concubines in the harem, and all his direct relatives are dead. He has a destiny that will bring bad luck to his wife, children, and relatives.
After he ascended the throne, he selected concubines several times, but one of them died after he favored her. The rest were those he never slept with and were only used for appearances, let alone the possibility of having children born from them.
Now that ten years have passed, the emperor has accepted his fate and plans to choose a successor from among the royal family. ]
[So you have to go to the palace and give birth to babies for the emperor, and the more the better! ]
Lin Shuwan said "Oh~" and then asked Baojie curiously:
"What does the emperor look like?"
Sister Bao said lustfully:
[Hehehe~ Sister, you still don't believe me? Although the man this time is not a jerk, the man I chose for you is definitely a fighter among men, with a great appearance, figure and physical strength! I guarantee you won't be able to get out of bed for three days~]
Lin Shuwan: "…"
Fortunately, only Lin Shuwan heard this bold statement. Her cheeks turned red with embarrassment. This was not a serious system. How could she expect the other party to say a few serious words?
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Chapter 2
Lin Shuwan quickly coughed twice and brought the serious topic back to the topic:
"But I am now the daughter-in-law of the Marquis's Mansion, a woman from the inner court. There is no way I can have contact with the emperor! Besides, I am still the wife of a minister. No matter how much the emperor likes me, he will not disregard human ethics and take me into the palace!"
Sister Bao: [This is what you need to consider! ]
Lin Shuwan held his chin with one hand, stared at the flickering candlelight in front of him with sharp eyes, and began to ponder and analyze.
The emperor favors one woman and she dies. She is in her thirties and is as ferocious as a wolf. If she can successfully sleep with the emperor, she will not die and can even get pregnant with his baby. Then all his troubles will be solved.
The most difficult thing is to meet the emperor and make him fall in love with her!
Now that she was deep in the backyard of the mansion, her regular opportunities to see the emperor were at palace banquets, chance encounters outside the palace, royal hunting trips, and summer retreats in the royal villa.
Unconventional opportunities...require things that do not exist in the extraordinary world.
For example, the various props in the system mall.
Lin Shuwan thought of the mirror he had drawn from the roulette wheel before.
She took out a handheld mirror from the storage compartment. The handheld mirror was very delicate, palm-sized, with delicate flower branches carved on the back. The mirror was oval in shape, with a white surface, and the human figure reflected in the mirror could be clearly seen.
The girl in the mirror had a fine appearance. She was wearing a gorgeous bright red skirt. The bright color made her skin look whiter than snow and her face as rosy as peach. With her sweet and moving smile, she looked as beautiful as a blooming peach blossom in spring.
Her skin is fair and delicate, smooth as silk, as if it could be blown away, and exudes a faint luster.
The face is only the size of a palm, delicate and beautiful, with sculptured facial features, each one just right.
Especially those lively eyes, big and round, shining brightly like two black pearls, making people want to take a few more glances.
When she smiled, the corners of her eyes slightly raised, revealing a shallow dimple on her cheek, making her look particularly sweet and charming.
Such an appearance is amazing at first sight, and the more you look at it, the more attractive and beautiful it becomes.
Lin Shuwan touched his face. With this appearance, it shouldn't be difficult to take down the emperor!
But - she looked down at her not-so-full chest. It wasn't big enough.
She took out the breast-enlargement and slim-waist talisman, the ice-skin-and-jade-bone talisman, and the beauty talisman from the storage compartment and used them silently. A puff of white smoke flew up and finally penetrated into her body.
This kind of talisman paper has a time limit. It will change a little bit every day, and will exert its full effect after a month, subtly influencing the perceptions of people around it.
After using the talisman paper, she continued to play with the mirror in her hand.
Instructions for using the Man in the Mirror prop: You can designate a person's soul to temporarily reside in the mirror. He can see all the images and sounds outside the mirror in the mirror. The usage period is one month.
The way to lift the ban is to smash the mirror.
This made her think of the fairy tale of Snow White, where the wicked queen had a talking magic mirror in her hand.
But she can't use it yet.
The emperor has never seen her, let alone knows her!
What if she imprisoned the emperor in a mirror for a month, and instead of falling in love with her, he captured her and burned her instead of treating her as a monster?
Lin Shuwan shook his head, put the mirror back into the storage compartment, and asked Sister Bao:
"Sister Bao, will the emperor leave the palace soon?"
Sister Bao: [Let me check~]
Not long after, Sister Bao replied:
[Found it! There are two chances.
One is that the emperor will leave the palace three days later and stay in Hexiangju for an hour.
One is on September 15th, ten days later. Every year on the first and fifteenth day of every month, the emperor would go to the Fajue Temple outside the imperial city to practice with his hair untied for three days.
But there are many secret guards around him, so it is impossible for you to have a chance to be alone with him! ]
Lin Shuwan counted the time with her fingers and felt that she could use both opportunities. However, she had to prepare well and think of an excuse to leave the house.
Lin Shuwan opened the system mall and looked for what he wanted while browsing.
Soon, a playful smile appeared on her lips.
Bao Jie also saw it: [Dream Talisman? Tsk tsk, my sister knows how to play, but you don't have the money to buy it now~]
Lin Shuwan bit her lip: "Leave a little for now~ I'll return it to you after I give birth to the baby!"
Bao Jie was also very easy to talk to, and agreed: [Then you should have more children, otherwise you will start borrowing money before you even have one! You just want the Dream Talisman? ]
Lin Shuwan gritted his teeth and agreed: "Okay! Take a Youmeng Talisman and a Chunfeng Talisman."
This kind of talisman paper that requires remote operation is extremely convenient for Lin Shuwan. He just needs to write the person's name on the talisman paper and wave it, and the talisman paper will automatically turn into wind and penetrate into the person's body.
It's so convenient!
When she uses it herself, she just needs to hold it in her hand and recite it silently.
[Dream Talisman 500 points, valid for 7 days. After using it, you can pull the designated person into your dream and let them do what you want. Both parties' five senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell) will feel as real as if they were there.
Spring Breeze Talisman 250 points, one throw. A non-harmful and addictive aphrodisiac. After using it, men will unconsciously strengthen their psychological cues and physical reactions, and will not be able to control themselves. Afterwards, they will not think it is the influence of drugs. ]
Lin Shuwan's eyes sparkled: "Consume, consume~"
At worst, she can have a few more children, each baby can earn points!
A white light flashed, and two talismans appeared in Lin Shuwan's hand.
Lin Shuwan looked at the 750 points he owed, sighed deeply, then looked at the thing in his hand with a sly smile on his face.
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The next day.
There were footsteps outside the Houfu Ancestral Hall.
Lin Shuwan, who was originally dozing off, was woken up by Bao Jie'er. She quickly closed her eyes and fainted on the ground. She looked extremely pale.
On the third day after getting married, when the prince came back from his parents-in-law's visit yesterday, he left Lin Shuwan at the gate of the mansion and did not even go in. He turned around and went straight to the brothel to find his childhood sweetheart.
The Marquis' wife attacked Lin Shuwan and locked her up in a small dark room, forcing her to kneel down and reflect on her mistakes, without any food or water.
However, now she still did not dare to be too harsh on Lin Shuwan for the sake of the General's Mansion.
When the maid opened the door, she saw Lin Shuwan lying on the ground. She cried out in surprise, turned to look at the nanny next to her, and said" "Madame Su, the Crown Prince's Consort has fainted."
Nanny Su glanced at Lin Shuwan lying on the ground and said, "Send the Crown Prince's Consort back to Tingfeng Garden first. I will report to Madam."
"Yes." The maid agreed, took two maids into the small dark room, and carried Lin Shuwan back.
Nanny Su turned and left.
Lin Shuwan was pretending to be dizzy and listening to the sounds around him.
"Alas, the Crown Prince's Consort is also pitiful. It's only been four days since she got married, and she has been locked up in a small dark room by the Madam."
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Chapter 3
Qingluan is so lucky to be loved so deeply by the prince. Even though she was sold to a brothel by his wife, the prince didn't care about his wife and the prince's wife and stayed there every day."
"Haha, so what if she is the legitimate daughter of the general's mansion? She became the prince's consort of the marquis' mansion. Her life is even more miserable than that of us slaves."
Lin Shuwan listened while being carried by a maid. She felt drowsy and fell asleep soon.
"Ah, Miss~what's wrong with you!"
Suddenly, a scream was heard in his ears. Lin Shuwan trembled all over and woke up from his sleep. He saw a maid in green shirt running towards him with an anxious look on her face.
The maid held Lin Shuwan's hand, looked at her pale face, and burst into tears before she spoke: "Miss:..."
Yesterday, she and her young lady returned to the Marquis' Mansion, but her young lady was called away by the Madam and never came back. In the evening, she asked the maidservant in the Madam's yard and found out that her young lady was put in solitary confinement by the Madam.
What a bully!
Their young lady is the legitimate daughter of the general's mansion, yet she was tortured like this as soon as she entered the house!
The maidservants sent the person to Tingfeng Garden and left in a hurry.
Nanny Liu also received the news and rushed over. Seeing her lying on the bed, her face was pale and she looked sick, with her knees blue and purple, her face was full of heartache: "Princess, you have suffered."
The maid in green was called Chunyu. Her eyes were filled with worry. She said to Madam Liu, "Madam, please take care of the young lady first. I will ask the palace doctor to come and see her!"
Aunt Liu replied, "Well, go ahead."
The spring rain left in a hurry.
"Mammy, I'm hungry." Lin Shuwan touched her stomach. Her body hadn't eaten for a day and a night, and it was rumbling.
Madam Liu immediately turned around and said to the maids in the room, "Chun Ya, Chun Xin, go to the kitchen and bring the Madam's food over. Chun Feng, go prepare some hot water so that the Crown Princess can have a good bath to get rid of the cold."
"Slave, go now."
The three maids in the room quickly turned around and made preparations.
Only Madam Liu and Lin Shuwan were left in the room.
Madam Liu cried softly, wiping away her tears: "My poor young lady, that Xu has found you a marriage that is a sin. The prince is always hanging out in brothels and is not at home. The Marquis's wife is in charge of the household and is harsh to her daughter-in-law. What are you going to do in the future?"
Lin Shuwan reached out and patted Aunt Liu on the back, sighing:
"Mammy, since I've married into the Marquis' Mansion, I'm a member of the Marquis' Mansion. It's my duty to serve my husband and respect my mother-in-law. If I do something wrong, it's right for my mother-in-law to punish me.
Don't say this again in the future. If it gets out, our life in the mansion will be even more difficult."
Lin Shuwan finished her words slowly and in accordance with her character. These maids and nannies were left for her by her mother. They were loyal to her and cared about her.
But this is still someone else's territory. If some unpleasant words reach the ears of that vicious woman, her life will be even worse.
Besides, Xu was a concubine who rose to power. As a child born to the previous mistress, she was naturally not favored in the mansion. Her father, the general, and her brother were stationed at the border all year round and rarely returned home, so they cared even less about her.
Therefore, even if she was wronged in the Marquis' Mansion and reported it back to the General's Mansion, the other party would not cause trouble for the Marquis' Mansion for her. They would only blame her for not being able to win people over and mock her for not being loved by her husband, saying that no official lady could compare to a brothel girl.
Madam Liu immediately fell silent, slapped herself on the mouth a few times, and then whispered, "I'm sorry, young lady, I was too talkative."
Lin Shuwan smiled, revealing a shallow dimple on one side of her face. Her big, dark eyes narrowed slightly, without any sadness or anger in them. She said:
"Yes. Just be more careful in the future. Let's live our own lives in Songyuan. There's no need to worry too much about the prince and his wife."
She would live in this mansion for no more than half a year.
Aunt Liu sighed inwardly and smiled with satisfaction: "Young lady has grown up!"
While the two were talking.
Chunfeng arranged for two maids to bring in water.
Nanny Liu said, "Princess, I will help you bathe and change your clothes." She also had to go to visit Madam every morning and evening in the afternoon.
"Ah."
After bathing, Chunyu came back with red eyes. Her originally fair cheeks were now red and swollen, and she looked like she had been slapped.
She knelt on the ground, looking at Lin Shuwan with eyes full of guilt, her voice a little hoarse:
"Princess, Madam, I'm sorry I couldn't invite the palace doctor over..."
Lin Shu took a step forward, stretched out his hand and pinched Chunyu's jaw, staring at the redness and swelling on her left cheek, frowned and asked, "What's wrong with your face?"
"I just went to look for the court doctor and happened to see Nanny Su coming back with the court doctor. I wanted to ask the court doctor to come and see the Crown Prince's wife, but Nanny Su slapped me in the face and said that I was disrespectful to the mistress and stopped the court doctor from prescribing medicine for the lady."
As Chunyu spoke, tears began to flow.
"But I waited in the hospital for a long time, but I didn't see the doctor prescribing medicine for Madam. Instead, the doctor kept playing and joking with the maids in the yard. It was obvious that Madam had ordered the doctor not to come and see the Crown Prince's Consort."
Lin Shuwan gritted his teeth, this is really too much!
What's going on? I suddenly wanted to use the Dream Talisman on my wife, and beat that vicious woman up in my dream. Anyway, my five senses are real.
No, if that vicious woman dreams of being beaten by her, she might be punished the next day just because she stepped into the hall door with her left foot.
Lin Shuwan took a deep breath and endured it for now. Seducing the emperor was the most important thing!
Lin Shuwan smiled frustratedly and consoled him, "Chunyu, get up! I'm fine, there's no need to call a doctor."
After sending away Madam Liu and Chunyu, Chunya and Chunliu came back with food boxes.
She didn't do anything during lunch. She sat on a chair, ate slowly and leisurely while talking to Bao Jie'er.
"Bao Jie'er, I feel so depressed living like this, do you have any props to take revenge on that vicious woman?
[You want to borrow money again? Sister, stop it now! ]
Lin Shuwan said dissatisfiedly: "Aren't you my golden finger? If I have difficulties and needs, and you don't help me, are you considered a sister? And it's not like I won't pay you back."
[What you said makes sense. How about this! You can lend it to me, but I will charge you a 5% commission! This includes the money you borrowed from me before. Sisters should be clear about accounts!]
Bao Jie'er still dotes on her host, but she also needs points to upgrade!
"Okay, okay, okay! Give me the money!"
Lin Shuwan calculated and found that it was only a little over a thousand points, so he agreed. Then he happily browsed the system mall and quickly found a few items.
The Doom Charm, Nightmare Charm, and Villain Charm are all worth 300 points.
After using the Doom Charm, the user will suffer from continuous bad luck and be extremely unlucky. The validity period is 7 days.
After using the Nightmare Talisman, the user will have continuous nightmares. The more afraid they are of something, the more likely they will dream about it. The effect lasts for 7 days.
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Chapter 4
After using the Villain Talisman, the user will be targeted by the villain, who will constantly trip you up and cause trouble for you. It is very annoying. The effect lasts for 7 days.
These props don't really fit in with the theme of childbirth, they are short-lived and extremely expensive!
Lin Shuwan waved his hand and bought them all.
The bad luck talisman will be used for the prince whom I have not met yet, the nightmare talisman will be used for that vicious woman, and the villain talisman will be given to the lecherous marquis.
[Well, the total is 1650 points, the commission is 70 points, and the total owes me 1720 points. Fortunately, less than one child~]
Lin Shuwan: "…" Why do I feel so unhappy for no apparent reason?
After Lin Shuwan finished her meal, the maids cleared the table. She sent the maids away, closed the door, took out three newly purchased talisman papers, took out a pen, and wrote the names of the marquis' family of three on the talisman papers.
After writing, the talisman paper automatically dissipated, turned into a wisp of smoke, and floated towards three different places.
In Langyue Courtyard.
Nanny Su walked into the inner room from outside. The Marquis was sitting on a chair sipping tea. She looked up and saw someone coming in. She gently put down the teacup and asked in a light tone, "What's the matter?"
"To reply to Madam, everything has been arranged." Nanny Su bowed quickly and said.
Madam Hou snorted coldly and said angrily:
"I thought this young lady from the general's mansion had some ability to control Siyuan, but in the end she was seduced by that vixen in the brothel. If this continues, when will she be able to give birth to a legitimate son?"
"Madam, why don't you give the one from the brothel to..." A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Nanny Su's eyes, and she raised her hand and gestured under her neck.
The Marquis's wife sighed softly and raised her hand to rub her head. Nanny Su was very perceptive and immediately stepped forward to rub the Marquis's head.
Madam Hou felt her head relax, her mood also relaxed, and her voice became a little melancholy:
"If it were so easy to get rid of him, I would have done it a long time ago. But..."
The Marquis's wife thought that her son had dared to threaten her with suicide after learning that the bitch Qingluan had entered the brothel, so she stabbed the sharp dagger into her body.
The Marquis's wife was both scared and worried, and she couldn't stop crying. She hated the bitch Qingluan for leading her son astray, and she hated herself even more for not getting rid of Qingluan earlier.
Finally, she had no choice but to agree to not care about their affairs anymore, but required him to get married.
The son also agreed, and because of this incident, the relationship between mother and son became very strained.
So if she really killed Qingluan, she was worried that her son would die with her!
She can't afford to gamble!
He could only place his hopes on his new daughter-in-law, but the new daughter-in-law did not receive any sympathy from his son. His son used to come back to live with him, but now that he married the new daughter-in-law, he doesn't come home every day.
This gave Mrs. Hou a very bad impression of Lin Shuwan. What a waste, she was of no use at all!
Madam Hou has only one legitimate son, Chen Siyuan, and she doesn't like any of the other illegitimate sons and daughters. This son has always listened to her since he was a child. Now that he has become like this, she feels very uncomfortable!
The Marquis's wife sighed deeply.
A breeze suddenly blew outside the window.
Madam Hou felt a chill on her back, which made her feel very uncomfortable. She also felt a little dizzy, and she said:
"Mammy, I'm a little sleepy, help me to rest."
Nanny Su hurriedly helped the marquis's wife to the inner room, helped her undress and lie down, lit some calming incense, and then slowly retreated and closed the door.
As soon as the marquis's wife lay down, she fell asleep quickly.
She had a dream in which her son rushed into her room with a sword in his hand, his face full of grief and sorrow, and he cried out in tears:
"I listened to you and married a woman I didn't love. I just wanted to be with Qingluan and not get in your way in the mansion. Why won't you let us go?"
Madam Hou quickly shook her head, wanting to say that she had not let them go, but she saw herself slapping her son hard and said in a cold tone:
"I am your mother! She is just a lowly servant, a prostitute who is not worthy of being on the stage. You actually said that she is the woman you love the most, and even wanted to kill yourself for this woman. Where do you put me? Are you worthy of my hard work in carrying you for ten months?"
Chen Siyuan's tears flowed even more violently. He looked at Madam Hou in despair, holding the long sword across his neck, and roared:
"Mother, this is all because of you! It was you who sent someone to kill Qingluan, and it was you who killed her! Why couldn't you just let her go? She is the only woman my son loves most in his life!"
"Now that Qingluan is dead, there is no point for me to live in this world. Mother, please forgive me for being unfilial. I will not be able to honor you anymore!"
Chen Siyuan cried and shouted. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Madam Hou. After he stood up, he tilted his head back, tears slid down his cheeks, and then he shouted miserably:
"Qingluan, your husband is here to accompany you!"
"No!" Mrs. Hou shouted in panic to stop him, wanting to step forward and snatch the sword from Chen Siyuan's hand.
However, Mrs. Hou's words did not stop Chen Siyuan's actions. He swung the sword in his hand, blood spurted out, and he fell limply to the ground.
Blood splattered all over the Marquis's face, and she was so frightened that she screamed.
"Ah! Ah! Ah! My son!"
"No! No!"
"Madam, madam, what's wrong with you?" Nanny Su's anxious voice sounded in the ears of the marquis's wife.
The Marquis's wife suddenly opened her eyes and saw Nanny Su's anxious expression and worried eyes.
The Marquis' wife was still immersed in the scene just now, unable to come to her senses for a while. She was sweating profusely, her face was pale, and tears were streaming. She reached out and tightly grasped Su Ma's arm, and said in a shrill voice:
"Where is the prince? Where is he?"
The scene of Chen Siyuan committing suicide reappeared in her mind. The movement was so slow that she could even see the moment the blade cut through her skin.
But she didn't take the sword away!
"Madam, the prince is still in Chunyu Tower. Do you need me to call him back?"
Nanny Su noticed that the Marquis's wife's face looked very strange, as if she was having a nightmare. Her eyes no longer had the usual calmness and composure, but were filled with despair and pain.
"He... he's okay?"
The Marquis's wife paused when she heard this and looked at Nanny Su in panic.
"The prince is fine. Did the lady have a nightmare?"
Nanny Su used a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off the Marquis's face and asked with concern.
"dream?"
The Marquis's wife paused, she covered her chest, feeling her heart beating so fast, she felt very uneasy, and at this moment she was extremely anxious to see her son safe and sound.
"Madame Su, send someone to bring the prince back! Go quickly!"
"Yes, yes, I will send someone right away."
Nanny Su agreed immediately and turned around to order Fuqin (the marquis's maid) to invite the prince back.
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Chapter 5
Madam Hou leaned against the bed frame, her face still a little flustered. She held Su Ma's wrist tightly, and couldn't help crying:
"I just dreamed that Siyuan committed suicide and died right in front of me! I didn't have time to stop him, and the blood splattered on my face. It made a my heart ..."
Nanny Su asked Jianwu to bring a cup of warm water and helped Madam Hou drink it. Then she said in a gentle voice:
"Madam, this is all a dream! The prince is still alive and well. As the saying goes, you think about what you think about. You must have had such a dream because of what you talked about the prince before! Moreover, dreams are the opposite of reality, so don't worry too much."
After repeated comforting from Nanny Su, the Marquis's mood gradually stabilized.
As soon as the talisman takes effect, Bao Jie'er will broadcast the situation live to Lin Shuwan, and she will see the scene in the Marquis's dream.
Especially when she saw Chen Siyuan committing suicide, she was shocked!
It turned out that Madam Hou was afraid that her son would commit suicide because of Qingluan, and Chen Siyuan even threatened Madam Hou with suicide!
When the Marquis' wife woke up, she was so frightened that she was out of her mind. Lin Shuwan was laughing happily.
Damn it! Vicious woman!
When she learned that the Marquis's wife had sent someone to call back the Crown Prince Chen Siyuan, her big dark eyes were filled with teasing.
The doom charm should also come into play!
In a room in Chunyu Tower.
It was noon at this time. Chen Siyuan's clothes were worn haphazardly, revealing large areas of skin. His body was covered with many scratches and bite marks, looking extremely ambiguous.
He was lying lazily on the couch, holding a pot of wine in his hand, and beside him was a beautiful woman.
Qingluan was wearing a pink chest-length skirt, with her see-through top slightly pulled down, revealing her fair collarbone and shoulders. Her eyes were seductive, her breasts were half exposed, and her bright red lips were a little swollen. She leaned against Chen Siyuan's chest and said softly:
"Master, you've been out for more than a day. You should go back to the Marquis' Mansion to see the Madam and the Crown Prince's Consort. Otherwise, I'm afraid..."
Qingluan said, lowering her head slightly, her eyes slightly red, sobbing softly, and her voice became extremely sad:
"Now that you have a wife, you should put the Crown Prince's Consort first. Qingluan is already very satisfied with my company these days. Please don't let Qingluan cause me to be alienated from the Crown Prince's Consort and Madam."
Chen Siyuan put down the wine jug, reached out and pinched Qingluan's chin, and lifted her face.
The tears in Qingluan's eyes suddenly became like tears that had broken off the string and kept rolling down. The sadness and pain in her eyes made Chen Siyuan's heart ache.
"Don't mention them! It's all my fault. I can't give you a name."
Chen Siyuan lowered his head and kissed away all the tears on Qingluan's face. Then he kissed her red, swollen and soft lips hard, while his other hand patted her back soothingly.
It was a long time before Chen Siyuan let her go.
Qingluan's face was flushed at this time, and her body was limp as she lay in Chen Siyuan's arms. Her chin rested on Chen Siyuan's heart, feeling the ups and downs of his chest, and a hint of complacency flashed across her eyes.
So what if she is the daughter of the general? So what if she is a prostitute in a brothel?
Didn't the prince still abandon Lin Shuwan and choose her?
Chen Siyuan looked at Qingluan's flushed cheeks, her pair of tender eyes filled with his shadow, her red lips were swollen and red, and her breathing was panting, obviously she was aroused.
The sadness in his eyes grew darker. He turned over and pressed Qingluan under him, lowered his head and kissed her fiercely again. With one hand, he pressed Qingluan's upper hand on her head, and with the other hand, he tore off her clothes.
A breeze suddenly blew in the room, but the two people who were in high spirits did not react.
Chen Siyuan suddenly felt his back stiffen, and a chill stuck to his back.
suddenly.
The soft couch beneath him made a slight crackling sound.
Chen Siyuan stopped moving, but Qingluan was troubled by his stopped movements. She moaned softly and twisted her soft waist.
click-
boom--
"what!"
It collapsed and fell apart.
Chen Siyuan pressed Qingluan down and laid on the broken wood. The two of them had a friendly conversation at this time, but it also came at a huge price.
Some broken pieces of wood and wooden thorns pierced Qingluan's back fiercely. Especially when being pressed by Chen Siyuan, she felt like she had pressed something and was injured.
Qingluan burst into tears of pain, and her hands broke free from Chen Siyuan's restraints. She reached out to push Chen Siyuan away, screaming, "Ah! It hurts! Go away!"
Chen Siyuan quickly got up, his clothes wide open. Just as he was about to reach out to help Qingluan who was lying on the ground, he stepped on broken wood and fell forward, with his head hitting Qingluan's stomach hard.
"Ah!" Qingluan suddenly let out a shrill scream. Her stomach felt like it was hit hard by a hammer. She turned pale from the pain and couldn't help but curl up.
Chen Si was so scared that he got up again. He knelt on one side and carefully helped Qingluan up with shaking hands. He saw a small pool of blood on the ground. There was actually a sharp piece of wood stuck in the lower back. When he hit it with his head, the wood went deeper.
"I'm sorry Qingluan! I didn't expect the soft bed to collapse. I didn't mean to do that just now."
Chen Siyuan hurriedly wanted to carry Qingluan to lie on the bed. He just carried Qingluan around the broken soft couch and took a few steps. When he was about to reach the bed, he stepped on the hem of his clothes unexpectedly and was pushed forward.
Qingluan in his arms just flew out, and fell heavily to the ground, with her head hitting the solid wooden bed. She didn't even scream, and she fainted.
Chen Siyuan tripped over the hem of his own clothes and fell flat on the ground. His nose hit the floor hard and he felt a sore nose. Tears started to flow and two bright red bloods flowed from his nostrils.
He looked up in a daze and saw Qingluan lying on the ground with a wound on his forehead, bleeding profusely.
Chen Siyuan's eyes widened, and he shouted in panic: "Qingluan!"
Chen Siyuan climbed up again, knelt down and crawled to Qingluan's side, reached out and pushed Qingluan's body, but there was no response.
This scared Chen Siyuan so much that his mind went blank. He reached out to feel Qingluan's breath and found that she was still breathing.
Chen Siyuan quickly turned around and called out, "Someone, come quickly!"
Chen Siyuan's two gatekeepers pushed the door open quickly and saw their own young master kneeling on the ground with his clothes open. Two bright red bloodstains were flowing from his nose, staining his clothes red.
Miss Qingluan was lying on the ground, her forehead and the back of her waist were covered in blood, her clothes were in disarray, her face was pale, her eyes were closed, and she looked like she was dead.
The two servants looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes. Did the prince kill Miss Qingluan?
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Chapter 6
Chen Siyuan stood up and casually gathered his clothes, then hurriedly took a quilt and covered Qingluan's body, then he said anxiously:
"What are you still standing there for? Go get a doctor!"
"We need to hire a female doctor!"
"Yes, yes, yes! I'll go right away." One of the servants turned around and ran away.
Chen Siyuan said to another servant, "Go upstairs and find a maid to come up!"
He didn't dare to touch Qingluan now. It was because he wanted to support and hug Qingluan that Qingluan became like this.
Another servant also turned around and ran to look for someone.
Chen Siyuan knelt on the ground, reached out and held Qingluan's hand, looking at her with eyes full of guilt and pity.
Soon, the servant came up with two maids.
The servant was standing outside the door. Two old women and the maid who usually served Qingluan walked in and saw the broken couch. They couldn't help but sigh in their hearts, "What a great man this young man is. He could even break such a solid couch!"
When Chen Siyuan saw someone coming in, he quickly stood up and walked to the side and said to the two maids:
"Hurry up and put her on the couch! Be careful of the wounds on her head and back."
The two maids lifted the quilt covering Qingluan and saw a large amount of blood staining the cup and the carpet. They couldn't help but exclaimed. Then they hurriedly lifted Qingluan and put her on the couch.
Qiaoqiao looked at her girl's injury with distress, and said to Chen Siyuan, "Sir, the quilt can no longer cover the girl. I will cover her with a layer of clothes."
"Okay." Chen Siyuan nodded. He tidied his clothes, then found a stool and sat at the head of the bed, staring at Qingluan.
The doctor was also brought in by the servant.
Chen Siyuan was asked to leave.
He stood at the door of the room depressed. He could never imagine why such a series of bad luck would happen today. He was fine, but Qingluan was implicated.
Chen Siyuan took a handkerchief and wiped the blood from his nose.
The servant from Chunyu Tower ran up and said to Chen Siyuan with a flattering look on his face, "Sir, the housekeeper of the Marquis's Mansion is here and is waiting for you downstairs. He said that something happened to the Marquis's wife. Please go back now."
Chen Siyuan's face suddenly turned ugly. He thought that this might be another trick played by his mother, trying to trick him into going back and consummating his marriage with that woman!
He's not that stupid!
And now Qingluan is injured because of him. If he just leaves like that, he would be so heartless!
Chen Siyuan said to the servant with a cold expression: "Tell him that I am busy now and have no time to go back."
The servant smiled awkwardly and said, "The butler said he wants to see you in person. Do you want to come up?"
Chen Siyuan hesitated for a moment, but decided to let the housekeeper come up. After all, if he kept avoiding them, it wouldn't solve the problem.
After a while, the butler came to Chen Siyuan. He saluted Chen Siyuan anxiously and said straight to the point:
Madam asked the old servant to invite the prince back to the palace. Madam cried very sadly and asked the prince to go back immediately. "
Chen Siyuan was stunned when he heard this. His mother was always strict, so why would she cry?
He sneered and said, "What does her crying have to do with me? Don't think I don't know that this is her self-torture trick."
The butler sighed and said:
"This time he is really not pretending. Madam Su even invited the palace doctor to come over. After the diagnosis, he also said that the situation is not good. I hope that the prince will consider the family relationship and go back with me."
After a moment's silence, Chen Siyuan finally nodded and agreed to the butler's request.
He took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I'll go back with you to take a look, but if I find out that she is pretending, I will leave immediately."
At this time, the doctor pushed the door open and walked out carrying a medicine box.
When Chen Siyuan saw the doctor coming out, he hurried forward, his face full of worry and nervousness, and asked anxiously: "Doctor, how is my wife now?"
The housekeeper standing nearby was startled when he heard Chen Siyuan's address to that man. His eyebrows twitched slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and lowered his head silently.
He really couldn't understand why his own prince would call a prostitute in a brothel "Madam" so intimately. This would not only lose the face of the Marquis's Mansion, but also make the prince's wife feel embarrassed!
However, Chen Siyuan's eyes were fixed on the doctor. At this moment, his mind was completely focused on Qingluan, and he had no time to care about the feelings of others.
The doctor looked solemn and replied in a serious tone:
"Sir, this girl's injuries are quite serious and she needs to rest for a while. During this period, she must avoid getting injured again and must continue to take medication so that the wound can heal faster."
Then the doctor gave detailed instructions:
"Please be sure to apply the medicine I prescribed on time as directed. Apply three times a day, once in the morning, at noon, and at night. Also, remember not to let the wound come into contact with water, and do not apply excessive force, so as to avoid tearing the wound again and affecting the healing process."
"Will it leave scars?"
"Whether or not scars will be left depends on the subsequent recovery." The doctor shook his head, "I can only do my best."
Chen Siyuan frowned, feeling a sharp pain in his heart. He wanted to stay with Qingluan, but then he thought of his mother. He sighed in his heart, then turned to Qiaoqiao and said:
"Take good care of your young lady, I'll come later." Then he followed the butler and left.
Along the way, Chen Siyuan was in a heavy mood and kept thinking about Qingluan's illness.
He remembered that among the general's dowry, there seemed to be a jade cream bestowed by the emperor, which could remove scars, whiten skin and smoothen the skin.
...
Bao Jieer broadcast Chen Siyuan's miserable condition live to Lin Shuwan.
Lin Shuwan couldn't help but sigh, "I thought Chen Siyuan was the one who was unlucky, but I didn't expect Qingluan to get into trouble too. Good fortune and misfortune never come alone!"
"Now Chen Siyuan is going back to the Marquis' Mansion. Do you think I should go and join in the fun? I haven't seen my cheap husband since I came here."
Bao Jieer said without any concern: [Go ahead! Comparison brings harm. After you meet Chen Siyuan and then the emperor, you will know how good I am to you!]
Lin Shuwan immediately stood up and said to Aunt Liu, "It's getting late, help me wash up, I have to go pay my respects to my mother-in-law!"
Madam Liu glanced at the sky and nodded, "It's time to go to Madam Hou's morning and evening visits."
Lin Shuwan asked Bao Jie'er to keep an eye on Chen Siyuan so that she could find time to go to Langyue Courtyard to watch the fun.
The Marquis's wife was crying. She wanted to see what color crocodile's tears were.
Chen Siyuan rode back in the marquis's carriage.
I just don't know what happened. Originally, the distance between the Marquis' Mansion and Chunyu Tower was only an incense stick's distance, but today it is particularly difficult to walk.
First, the seat in the carriage broke inexplicably, causing Chen Siyuan to sit on the ground with his coccyx almost broken. Then, there were a lot of passers-by on the street inexplicably, which inexplicably startled the horses, causing trouble and injuring a lot of passers-by, resulting in a large sum of money being paid in compensation.
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Chapter 7
After finally calming down the public anger and walking out of the accident area, the horse suddenly started running. Chen Siyuan lost his seat and rolled out of the carriage. He then prostrated himself on the ground and was almost trampled by the horse's hooves.
Fortunately, my soul rolled, otherwise the lower three roads would have been stepped on and broken.
Chen Siyuan covered his chest, where his heart was beating wildly, and looked at the horse that was grunting and snorting. He was almost scared to death.
The butler also got off the carriage, anxiously supported Chen Siyuan, and asked, "Master, are you okay?"
"fine."
Chen Siyuan shook his head with lingering fear. He looked at the distance that was still a little distance away and said, "I'll walk back!" He didn't dare to take the carriage.
However, it was difficult for Chen Siyuan to walk back.
First, a man came out of nowhere, snatched his purse, and then hit him hard, causing him to hit the wall and almost vomit blood.
As he passed by the shade of a tree, a non-venomous snake fell from the tree. Chen Siyuan was so scared that he turned around and ran away, stepping into a pit. Then someone nearby opened the window and poured out a basin of foot washing water, which splashed all over Chen Siyuan's head.
After finally returning to the Marquis' Mansion, Chen Siyuan's nerves were already somewhat sensitive. Although they were all unfortunate events that did not threaten his life, they still made Chen Siyuan extremely frightened and afraid.
Even when Chen Siyuan arrived at the Marquis' Mansion, he remained alert. He went back to his room in a panic, changed into clean clothes, and then went to the Marquis's wife's room.
But at this moment, whether he was changing clothes, walking, crossing the threshold, or passing by the shade of trees and flowers, he remained extremely vigilant, for fear of accidentally stepping on or bumping into something.
After finally reaching the Marquis's wife's room, as soon as he entered the door, Chen Siyuan saw his mother lying weakly on the bed, her face pale and her eyes red.
When Madam Hou saw Chen Siyuan, the tears in her eyes immediately slid down. She raised her hand and her voice was hoarse and choked, as if she had been crying for a long time: "Yuan'er~ come here."
Now seeing her son standing in front of her safe and sound, Mrs. Hou felt a sense of relief as if she had recovered what she had lost.
Chen Siyuan walked forward slowly, held Madam Hou's hand, glanced around, and asked casually, "Mom, how do you feel?"
Madam Hou didn't notice her son's abnormality. She just wanted to hug her son. She put her arms around Chen Siyuan's neck, rested her head on Chen Siyuan's shoulders, and cried while hugging Chen Siyuan. Her arms tightened and she couldn't stop crying:
"Wuwu...Yuan'er..."
It was the first time that Chen Siyuan saw his mother crying so sadly and lost control. He felt his shoulders were wet. He came to his senses, stretched out his hand helplessly, patted Madam Hou's back, comforted her emotions, and said:
"Mom, I'm here. What happened?"
Could it be that his father died?
"I just had a dream. I dreamt that you committed suicide in front of me... I am so heartbroken. You are my only son. How could you do this to yourself? My son! My heart is broken."
She reached out and stroked his cheek, tears welling up in her eyes.
Chen Siyuan's emotions were very complicated at this time. Seeing Mrs. Hou's sad look, he also felt sad in his heart.
If mother hadn't refused to accept Qingluan and insisted that he marry that woman, they wouldn't have ended up in such an ugly situation now!
Chen Siyuan felt very painful, "Mom..." He really didn't know what to do. On one side was his biological mother who gave birth to him, and on the other side was the woman he loved deeply.
Mrs. Hou looked at Chen Siyuan's painful eyes and felt even more uncomfortable and resentful towards Qingluan.
She forced a smile, reached out and touched the back of his head, and said earnestly:
"Mother won't force you anymore. Just take Qingluan with you! You can make her your concubine or your maid. As for the Crown Prince's Consort... Mother still hopes that you can give birth to a legitimate son with her.
Qingluan's identity is not presentable. After your father and I are gone for a hundred years, this mansion will still need a mistress to manage and maintain the relationship between the noble families."
Chen Siyuan said nothing, as he knew Qingluan's identity well. In other mansions, she was at most a maid, and being promoted to a concubine was the highest status.
Madam Hou continued to persuade:
"Don't worry, as long as you are fine, I can tolerate Qingluan's existence, and I will also restrain the Crown Prince's Consort so that she doesn't disturb Qingluan."
Chen Siyuan smiled bitterly, "Mom, let me think about this. But I'm so happy that you can give in for me!"
At this time, Jian Wu came in from outside, quietly walked to Nanny Su, and whispered in her ear: "Mammy, the Crown Prince's Consort is here to pay her respects to Madam. Do you need to come in?"
Nanny Su glanced at the Marquis's wife and the Crown Prince, who were still showing their loving and filial piety to each other, and didn't want to speak to break the harmonious atmosphere.
With Chen Siyuan's comfort, Madam Hou's emotions gradually stabilized. She looked at Jian Wu who came in and asked, "What's wrong?"
Jian Wu quickly replied, "Madam, the Crown Prince's wife is here to pay her respects."
The Marquis's eyes flickered slightly, and her expression was a little subtle. Was she staring at her? As soon as she heard that her son was back, she immediately came over!
But it's better this way. If the couple never see each other, where will the children come from?
Chen Siyuan's eyes moved slightly, and he stood up from Madam Hou's arms.
Madam Hou wiped the tears from her face and said in a hoarse voice, "Yuan'er, go talk to the Crown Prince's wife first. I'll wash up first."
"Okay, mother, take your time." Chen Siyuan responded and walked out. When he came out, he saw Lin Shuwan standing in the yard, waiting to be called in.
Chen Siyuan looked at the person in front of him and his eyes lit up slightly.
Lin Shuwan was seen wearing a bright red cross-collared, waist-length skirt with a thin gauze dress on the outside. She had her hair in a bun and a delicate jade hairpin and silk flowers on her head. She stood there leisurely, like a blooming flower.
Her skin is fair and translucent, crystal clear like a bright pearl, emitting a faint luster; her eyebrows and eyes are picturesque, her long eyelashes are slightly curled, and her eyes are as bright and moving as a deep lake; her lips are naturally red, delicate and charming, and she is even more charming when she smiles.
Lin Shuwan's appearance is delicate but not coquettish, soft but not gaudy, giving people a fresh and refined feeling, making people want to get close to her and feel her warmth and beauty.
Moreover, her figure is petite, yet plump and with beautiful curves, which makes people feel pity for her.
When Chen Siyuan saw Lin Shuwan dressed like this, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and an inexplicable impulse surged in his heart.
He felt that Lin Shuwan's beauty was like a flower blooming in spring, delicate and gorgeous, exuding a charming fragrance.
Her beauty lies not only in her appearance, but also in her unique temperament, which is gentle and graceful, making people feel extremely comfortable.
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Chapter 8
Especially Lin Shuwan's lively big eyes, which look very much like the white kitten in Chunyu Tower, full of curiosity and spirit.
When she looked at him, Chen Siyuan felt as if a spring breeze was blowing over him, and his heart was warm.
This new wife seemed even more beautiful than the one he saw yesterday.
When Lin Shuwan saw Chen Siyuan, her beautiful eyes were slightly startled, then she bowed and said respectfully: "I meet the prince.
The dog man looks okay, elegant and handsome, with an elegant figure.
I don't know how the emperor compares to him?
Chen Siyuan suddenly came back to his senses. He coughed lightly and said, "Well, mother is washing up. Please wait a moment."
Chen Siyuan subconsciously stretched out his hand, wanting to help Lin Shuwan.
Lin Shuwan quickly stood up, avoiding Chen Siyuan's support, silently stepped back half a step, lowered his head slightly, and a hint of sneer flashed in his eyes: "Yes, Prince."
Don't touch me with your dirty hands, you bastard!
Bao Jie'er yelled: [Ahh, stinky man, don't touch my sister, you will be in trouble! ]
Lin Shuwan suddenly felt that he had escaped a disaster. It turned out that the bad luck charm not only brought bad luck to himself, but also to those around him.
Except for those who are possessed by talisman paper produced by the same system, they will not be affected.
Chen Siyuan paused slightly, then withdrew his hand. The warmth on his face disappeared. He turned around, ignored Lin Shuwan, and was about to walk into the room.
However, his toes accidentally tripped on the steps. He was startled and tried to steady himself, but failed.
His body suddenly lunged forward, and he fell heavily to the ground. His forehead hit the door sill hard, making a dull "bang" sound.
Lin Shuwan cried out in horror, "Ah, Prince!" Then she covered her mouth with her handkerchief and couldn't help laughing.
Should!
Hahahaha!
As Chen Siyuan fell, Nanny Liu and Chunxin, who were following Lin Shuwan, immediately stepped forward and tried to help Chen Siyuan up, but were grabbed by Lin Shuwan on each side.
Lin Shuwan opened his mouth and called for help: "Hurry up! The prince has fallen down!"
When the servants in Langyue Court heard Lin Shuwan's voice, they all ran out and saw their own young master lying on the ground, unconscious.
"Prince! What's wrong with you?!"
"Go call the palace doctor! The prince has fainted!"
"Oh my God! The prince is injured and bleeding!"
Everyone was shouting and yelling, causing chaos. Lin Shuwan quickly pulled Madam Liu and Chunxin away from them, and with red eyes, he shouted anxiously, "Prince, Prince, are you okay?"
The Marquis's wife, who had just finished dressing up, heard the frightening, anxious and panicked noises outside, especially when she heard the word "Prince". She thought something had happened to Chen Siyuan and hurried out.
Mrs. Hou saw Chen Siyuan fainted on the ground, with a large purple-red lump on his forehead and two bright bloods flowing from his nose.
The Marquis's wife said hurriedly, "Hurry up and help the prince to lie down on the soft couch in the room. Fuqin, go and call the palace doctor!"
Fuqin quickly turned around and left.
The Marquis's wife looked at Lin Shuwan who was supported by Nanny Liu and Chunxin. Her face was pale, tears welled up in her eyes, and worry and heartache were evident on her face. It was obvious that she was very worried about Chen Siyuan.
She snorted coldly, what a useless thing, watching her man fainted, she didn't even bother to arrange for someone to call a doctor. As a daughter of an official, she had no opinion of her own at all.
However, when Mrs. Hou saw how much Lin Shuwan cared about her son and how deeply in love she was with him, she became a little gentler towards him.
It's good to have no opinion. Lin is easy to control. If she says to bring Qingluan back from the brothel and make her Yuaner's concubine, Lin Shuwan will definitely agree!
The servants hurriedly carried Chen Siyuan into the outer room of Langyue Courtyard. Not long after they placed Chen Siyuan on the couch, there was a clicking sound.
The soft bed broke into pieces and scattered all over the ground. Chen Siyuan fell heavily to the ground, groaning in pain and waking up from his coma.
Seeing this, Lin Shuwan, who followed in, covered her mouth with her handkerchief again. The corners of her mouth raised wildly, and her beautiful eyes were full of joyful smiles.
What a scumbag!
"You bunch of naughty slaves, you've hurt the prince with your clumsy hands, quickly put him on the couch!" The marquis's wife didn't care about anything else at this point, and quickly had the man put on her bed.
The two servants who were carrying the prince quickly responded. They had just lifted Chen Siyuan up and were walking towards the inner room, but they didn't expect that they dropped him halfway.
Chen Siyuan fell to the ground, his face turning pale from the pain.
"Ah, Yuan'er!" Madam Hou screamed, "You bunch of useless people actually dropped my son!" She was about to ask someone to lift Chen Siyuan up.
Chen Siyuan quickly raised his hand: "Don't touch me! My waist is sprained!" He was scared!
The Marquis's wife had no choice but to disperse everyone and anxiously shouted at the servants in the room: "Hurry up and find the palace doctor!"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Nanny Su was also frightened and immediately sent someone to find the court doctor.
Madam Hou squatted beside Chen Siyuan, looked at her son with a distressed face, and asked, "Yuan'er, are you okay?"
At this time, Lin Shuwan also came in. Together with Mrs. Hou, they half-knelt and looked at Chen Siyuan, with worry and concern in their eyes. She expressed the pain of a newlywed wife for her husband very naturally.
When she was in the hospital, she also watched a lot of family ethics dramas, palace fighting dramas, idol dramas, suspense murder dramas, etc. She also dreamed of playing different roles and learned a little bit of acting from the actors on TV.
Now it's time to test the results.
"Prince, you look so ugly, are you okay?"
Chen Siyuan glanced at Lin Shuwan with complicated eyes, then shifted his gaze to look at Madam Hou who was wiping her tears, and said:
"Mom, I feel like someone has put a curse on me! I'm particularly unlucky today, please ask a master to come back and help me!"
Chen Siyuan's face turned pale with pain. He lay on the ground, thinking about everything that had happened today, and suddenly he felt a chill in his heart.
The Marquis's wife was startled and asked quickly, "What happened?"
Chen Siyuan told all about the series of unexpected minor accidents that happened today.
Madam Hou was shocked, and then said angrily, "Great! He is still using witchcraft. When we find that person, we will make him pay the price!"
Madam Hou looked at Lin Shuwan with a hint of suspicion in her eyes.
Lin Shuwan widened his eyes in shock, tears welling up in his eyes, and said distressedly:
"My Lord, you have suffered! I don't know why someone is so cruel to do this to you. Mother, why don't we report this to the Dali Temple and have a thorough investigation!"
The Dazhao Kingdom is now peaceful and prosperous, with good weather and good harvests, although not many people know that the emperor was destined to be unlucky in marriage, children and relatives.
However, in order to pray for blessings, the emperor took the initiative to practice in the temple for six days every month. This led to the people of Dazhao admiring and respecting various Taoist temples.
In addition, the emperor issued a strict order to stop everyone from using witchcraft, sorcery and other methods to harm others, so if such harmful things were discovered, they could be reported to the authorities.
The premise is of course that there is evidence.
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Chapter 9
Lin Shuwan was very confident in the talisman papers produced by the system. After all, those talisman papers had disappeared and no clues could be found.
Not afraid of being checked!
Lin Shuwan's suggestion made Madam Hou hesitate. She was worried that if the matter became serious, it would affect her son's reputation. Besides, it was not easy to arrest someone for such a matter.
After all, such cases can be reported to the police, but if it is a false accusation, the consequences can be dire.
However, Lin Shuwan's words dispelled Mrs. Hou's suspicion of Lin Shuwan.
After all, Yuan'er is her husband.
Chen Siyuan also thought of this, but the most important thing now is to get rid of the curse on him. He said to Madam Hou, "Mother, please find a few magicians to come to the mansion and take a look at me! Break the curse on me first, otherwise my son's life may be in danger!"
"Okay, okay, mother will ask Madam Su to find someone right away!" The Marquis's wife quickly agreed and asked Madam Su to make the arrangements.
At this moment, the court doctor came in a hurry. When he saw the prince lying on the ground with a painful expression on his face, he immediately stepped forward and began to diagnose and treat him.
He carefully observed the condition of the prince, then reached out and gently touched Chen Siyuan's body, looking for the injured part. Every touch made Chen Siyuan feel a sharp pain, and his face became even paler.
After a thorough examination, the court doctor finally spoke: "The prince has two broken ribs and serious internal injuries. There are also obvious bruises on his head. He needs to stay in bed for three months and cannot do strenuous exercise, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."
Hearing this, everyone around gasped.
Mrs. Hou wanted to take Chen Siyuan back to his yard to rest, but she remembered that it was because someone tried to move Siyuan that Siyuan accidentally got injured.
Madam Hou looked at Chen Siyuan.
Chen Siyuan understood what Madam Hou meant and said, "Mother, please deal with the curse on your son first, otherwise I won't be able to move anymore!"
The Marquis's wife had no choice but to say, "Okay! Court Doctor, you treat the prince first."
After watching the court doctor finish treating Chen Siyuan and prescribe medicine, the Marquis asked the servants to leave, leaving Lin Shuwan behind. She said to Lin Shuwan in front of Chen Siyuan:
"I have just discussed this with Siyuan. From now on, Qingluan will be Siyuan's aunt. As Yuan'er's legal wife, you should be generous and not jealous. Prepare the things and the yard well, and bring Qingluan back from Chunyu Tower in a few days."
Lin Shuwan's face turned pale in an instant. She clenched her fists and tried to stay calm.
She raised her head, her face showing sadness, but with a faint bitter smile on her lips, she said in a trembling voice: "This is also very good, with more sisters to take care of their husbands, give birth to children for the prince, and make life easier for my daughter-in-law."
Lin Shuwan lowered her head and spoke softly. Her voice was choked with sobs, which made people feel pity.
However, after she lowered her head, her eyes were particularly bright, and there was no trace of sadness at all, and the corners of her mouth could hardly be suppressed.
In the previous life, Qingluan did not enter the Marquis's Mansion to become a concubine.
Since Chen Siyuan was deeply in love with Qingluan, he could not bring her into the house against his mother and wife's wishes.
Therefore, Chen Siyuan chose to place Qingluan outside to give her better protection and care.
In this way, Qingluan does not need to be bound by the rules of the Marquis' Mansion and lives freely. In contrast, the original body, as the wife of the main wife, has to take on many responsibilities such as managing household chores and handling the relationship between wives and concubines, and her life is not as easy as Qingluan's.
Chen Siyuan looked at Lin Shuwan, feeling a little guilty. He knew his decision was not fair to Lin Shuwan, but he couldn't give up Qingluan.
Upon seeing this, the Marquis's wife snorted in her heart. It was just a concubine. What could be more important than her son?
Besides, which man in this world doesn't want to marry two women and have children?
However, in front of her son, Madam Hou still gave Lin Shuwan some face and said gently:
"Shuwan, I'm sorry for wronging you. If Siyuan bullies you in the future, just come and tell me. But now Siyuan is injured and it's difficult for him to move. You need to take care of him during this period."
Lin Shuwan nodded slightly, tears welling up in her eyes. "I know, mother."
Madam Hou knew that Lin Shuwan was upset and couldn't bear to see her crying, so she sent her away, "Okay, go back first! When the curse on Yuan'er is lifted, I will send him back to Tingfeng Garden."
Lin Shuwan stood up and saluted: "My daughter-in-law, take your leave."
Chen Siyuan looked at Lin Shuwan's slim figure as she left, and he sighed in his heart.
Madam Hou sat aside, accompanying Chen Siyuan. Looking at the pain on her son's face, she sighed and said:
"But Yuan'er, after you bring Qingluan back home, you still have to consummate your marriage with Shuwan first. With a legitimate child, she will feel at ease, and it will also be good for our mansion. From now on, mother will no longer be involved in your backyard affairs."
"Mom, I have to stay in bed for three months now. Let's talk about this later!" Chen Siyuan closed his eyes a little irritated. Thinking of Lin Shuwan's graceful figure and tearful eyes, he couldn't help feeling a little irritated.
The one he loves is Qingluan!
Qingluan is still seriously injured because of him. He has been bedridden for three months. If no one takes care of Qingluan, what will the madam do if she wants Qingluan to receive customers?
"Mother, please arrange to bring Qingluan back home in the next few days, otherwise my son will be worried!"
The Marquis's wife replied, "Don't worry, I will let Shuwan arrange this matter!" She hated Qingluan to death, but she couldn't do anything, and was extremely angry.
...
Lin Shuwan returned to Tingfeng Garden.
She sat on a chair, Chunyu brought a cup of hot tea and asked, "Miss, did anything happen in Langyue Garden? I just heard that it was very lively in front."
Nanny Liu and Chunxin stood beside her, still a little dazed.
When Lin Shuwan thought of Chen Siyuan's miserable state, she couldn't help but smile. She lowered her head slightly, picked up the tea on the table and took a sip, and said, "Let Madam Liu and Chunxin tell you."
"We've been busy for so long, it's getting late. Let's arrange dinner first. I'm hungry!" She watched the show for the whole afternoon and felt hungry without realizing it. It turned out that eating watermelon made people happy and forgot about time!
Chunya was also a little curious, but when she heard her mistress' instructions, she quickly turned around to arrange dinner.
When Lin Shuwan finished dinner, Madam Liu had already told the other maids in the courtyard what she had seen in Langyue Courtyard, and sternly warned them: "You all need to be alert and don't talk nonsense outside, so as not to bring harm to the young lady!"
"This slave knows!"
Lin Shuwan watched Nanny Liu lecturing the maids and servants in Tingfeng Garden without intervening. While drinking tea, she thought about using the Youmeng Talisman on the emperor later, and she couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
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Chapter 10
After Madam Liu finished her lecture, Lin Shuwan called Madam Liu over and said, "Clean up the Luohua Courtyard next to the Prince's Qinxue Pavilion. Aunt Qing will move in in a few days. Madam Liu, please prepare all the decorations and furniture."
Aunt Liu was shocked and asked, "Aunt Qing?"
Lin Shuwan sat in front of the dressing table, holding a wooden comb in her hand, combing her long hair, and said in a light tone: "Yes. I will arrange a sedan chair in two days to pick someone up from Chunyu Tower."
Madam Liu's eyes turned red, and she wiped her tears with a handkerchief, "My poor young lady, you've only been married for a few days, and the prince wants to take a concubine! And a prostitute. The mansion is actually humiliating you like this! If only the general and the young master were here! Wuuuuu..."
Lin Shuwan smiled bitterly, a smile full of helplessness and bitterness. The light in her eyes dimmed, as if she had lost all hope. She whispered, "It's okay. As long as the prince likes it, I can help him."
There was a hint of sadness in her voice, which made people feel pity.
"Who told me to... Madam, my father and brother are far away at the border. Now that I'm married, I belong to the Marquis' Mansion. No matter what happens, I must put the Marquis' Mansion and the Crown Prince first."
Upon hearing this, Matron Liu cried even harder and looked at Lin Shuwan with distressed and worried eyes.
Lin Shuwan's mouth twitched slightly, and she suddenly felt guilty for deceiving someone who was truly kind to her. She sighed and said, "Mammy, don't cry. Go get ready. I want to take a bath."
She wants to wash from head to toe, so that she can seduce the emperor in her dreams later!
"Yes." Nanny Liu wiped away her tears and, not wanting to disturb the young lady's mood any longer, turned around and went down to make arrangements.
As soon as Nanny Liu left, Lin Shuwan felt a little uneasy. In her mind, she simulated entering the emperor's dream and thought about what she should do.
Should she wear something cooler?
Just as Lin Shuwan was thinking about whether he should look through the original owner's clothes to see if there was anything cooler, he heard Bao Jie'er's voice.
Bao Jieer reminded: [As long as you use the Dream Talisman, all the scenes in the dream will be controlled by you. You can decide where to be and what to wear.]
"The Youmeng Talisman is so perfect!" Lin Shuwan was surprised.
Soon, Matron Liu arranged for the servant to bring in hot water.
Lin Shuwan entered the inner room and was washed clean all over by Chunxin and Chunyu.
The bathroom was filled with mist and a light sweet smell spread, which made people feel refreshed when they smelled it.
Chun Yu raised her head and moved closer to the tub. A faint sweet smell filled her nose. She couldn't help but exclaim, "What a nice smell, Miss."
Lin Shuwan blushed slightly. She put body perfume in the water. She chose sweet orange flavor, her favorite natural fruit scent. When she was in the ward before, she could hold an orange and smell it for a long time.
After taking a shower and wringing out her hair, Lin Shuwan exuded a faint sweet orange scent. She sat in front of the dressing mirror and asked Bao Jie'er while combing her hair: "Bao Jie'er, what time does the emperor go to bed? What if I use the talisman paper and he's still awake? "
[You used the talisman paper and he fell asleep. ]
Lin Shuwan nodded thoughtfully, and then said: "Tell me the details of this emperor!"
[During the reign of the previous emperor, he was incompetent and listened to treacherous officials, causing chaos in the government. These treacherous officials not only took bribes, sold official positions and oppressed the people, but also plunged the country into darkness.
In addition, the late emperor also built a luxurious building called Dengxian Tower and spent a huge amount of money to refine elixirs in an attempt to seek immortality. However, this put the country's finances in trouble.
The people were living in poverty and misery, and they suffered from heavy taxes and heavy corvee labor, living in dire straits.
The late emperor had a total of 18 princes and five princesses, and Qin Zhao was ranked third. Among the late emperor's many children, he was not the most favored one, but he successfully embarked on the road to the throne with his ruthlessness and wit.
In order to achieve this goal, he used all means possible, including brutal and cruel killings. He used iron-blooded means to stabilize the government and killed many court ministers and fellow brothers.
His hands were stained with blood, and his feet were piled with bones. These people became stepping stones on his way to the throne, allowing him to step by step towards the pinnacle of power.
Perhaps because of this, after Qin Zhao ascended the throne, his closest relatives died one by one for various reasons.
Before he ascended the throne, Qin Zhao had ten wives, concubines, two sons and three princesses. However, after he became emperor, his mother, wives, concubines, children and others all died within a year.
The successive deaths of his relatives made Qin Zhao extremely distressed, but he had just become emperor, and the court was in chaos, his brothers were making trouble, there were civil uprisings, natural disasters and wars, etc., which made it impossible for Qin Zhao to distract himself and be sad.
Three years had passed until he had firmly established himself on the throne, but when he looked back he found that there was no one around him.
The court officials requested that the selected candidates be admitted into the palace.
In the third year of his benevolent rule, Qin Zhao selected twenty beautiful women to enter the palace, among whom were many daughters of ministers. However, these beautiful women all vomited blood and died within three days of Qin Zhao's favor.
In less than a month, Qin Zhao favored five of the twenty selected beauties, and all of them died.
At the beginning, Qin Zhao did not realize that it was his own problem. He thought it was a fight between concubines in the harem. However, five more died in the second month. Qin Zhao realized that something was wrong, so he sent people and imperial doctors to keep an eye on the concubines after they had served him in bed. However, there were still deaths in the third month.
Three months after the draft, fifteen people died. Qin Zhao knew it was his fault and thought he was carrying some kind of poison, but the imperial physician could not find out what it was.
In order to protect his own reputation and to give an explanation to the court officials' dead daughter, he had to say that there was a sudden epidemic in the harem, which led to the deaths of many concubines, palace maids and eunuchs.
The remaining five concubines were also given low positions by Qin Zhao and kept in the harem. After three years of no children, the court officials suggested that more concubines be admitted to the harem. Qin Zhao did not believe it and selected another fifty concubines to enter the palace.
As a result, more than thirty people died this time, all with the same cause.
This strange cause of death made many court officials feel that something was wrong. Even the concubines in the harem found it strange and they did not dare to get close to Qin Zhao. Didn't they see that if his majesty favored one, she would die?
As time went by, the harem became useless.
The imperial physician could not find out what was wrong with Qin Zhao.
In the fourth year of his benevolent reign, Qin Zhao went to the Fajue Temple to burn incense for his deceased relatives and met a traveling alchemist who asserted that he had killed too many people and had little ties with his relatives, and that he was destined to be unlucky in marriage, relatives, and children, and that he would never have any offspring in this life.
In a rage, Qin Zhao killed the Taoist priest, but then he thought this was strange. After talking about Zen with the abbot of Fajue Temple, he began to cultivate his body and mind, became a lay disciple of Fajue Temple, and began to eat vegetarian food, chant Buddhist scriptures, and wash away his sins.