The prince disliked her, and the legitimate daughter was reborn and married to the regent

Zuo Mingyuan didn't expect that the figure behind him was actually Yun Nian. Didn't she say she was not feeling well and didn't want to go out? Why did she appear here dressed as a man?

"you……"

Just as he was about to ask, Yun Jiao beside him couldn't wait to shout out,

"Oh, sister, why are you dressed like this?"

Her voice was not small, and the guests around her turned their eyes to her, which made Zuo Mingyuan look stern.

"Forget it. You'll have to explain it to me later."

Yun Nian was dragged out by him at a quick pace, while Yun Jiao, who was ignored behind him, could only stamp her feet and hurried to catch up.

Although the carriage of the General's Mansion was not as exquisite as the one of the Jinyang Prince's Mansion, the interior of the carriage was much larger.

There was obviously so much space inside, but Zuo Mingyuan insisted on sitting next to Yun Nian.

"So why did you sneak out?"

If he hadn't been looking at the other man, his tone wouldn't have been so gentle at this moment.

Yun Nian's eyes rolled around.

"I didn't want to go at first, but you said it was delicious, so I couldn't help it. I didn't want to be laughed at by you, so I had to disguise myself. But I didn't expect to bump into you."

She pursed her lips, with a hint of grievance in her eyes.

"If you knew, you would definitely laugh at me, but I don't want that."

"Didn't I accompany you after I laughed that time? You always have wild thoughts."

That was a close call. I guess I managed to get away with it, right?

She breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Yun Jiao.

"Sister, did you have a good time with Mingyuan today? He loves to have fun and knows a lot of interesting places. There is nothing in Luochuan City that he has not been to. If you want, you can find him."

If I find him, I must not torture myself anymore, Yun Nian thought, her eyes gentle and urgent.

"Hey, don't make me sound like an escort in a brothel. I'm not available whenever you call."

Zuo Mingyuan was somewhat dissatisfied. He always felt that Yun Nian had been distancing herself from him since she fell ill.

"Sister and Mr. Zuo have a really good relationship. It's really enviable."

Yun Jiao said softly, her eyes moving between the two of them.

"I just wonder if the prince will be jealous? My sister is so beautiful that she has attracted countless men."

She paused and changed her tone.

"But I just want the person I admire to notice me. Is that too shallow?"

Why did Yun Nian win the love of so many people? The prince of Jinyang was her fiancé, and the son of General Zuo was very caring towards her, so why did she get all the benefits?

Yun Jiao thought to herself with annoyance that she was much smarter than Yun Nian. Even if she was not as beautiful as Yun Nian, she was more charming. Isn't it said that men love enchanting women like her?

"Hahaha who would fall in love with a little idiot?"

Hearing this, Zuo Mingyuan burst into laughter, his body swaying with the carriage.

"It's only Ning Sinian who is unlucky enough to be married to her since childhood. I think his frail body can't bear it. Don't you think so, Sisi?"

However, although Ning Sinian couldn't afford it, he was strong and healthy, and he was Yun Nian's playmate since childhood. No matter how you looked at it, he was more suitable to be the little fool's fiancé.

That’s right, although he had no romantic feelings for Yun Nian, in order to prevent her from harming others, he could reluctantly let her marry him.

"Yes, I am spoiled and willful, not worthy of others' admiration. I think the prince thinks so too."

To his surprise, Yun Nian did not refute, but just lowered her eyebrows and said meekly,

"So I hope my sister can find a good marriage."

No, shouldn't she have jumped up and scolded herself? Why did she accept it all?

Zuo Mingyuan was lost in thought, not noticing that the carriage had already arrived at the Prime Minister's Residence.

"Then I will take my leave first. Goodbye, General Zhonglang."

She got off the carriage first and waited for Yun Jiao to get off before entering through the main gate.

Fortunately, her parents seemed to be away, so she was able to avoid being scolded.

Standing in Yunjiao's courtyard, the hibiscus flowers were in full bloom, and the temperature around them was even higher. She was so hot that she wanted to take off her heavy cloak.

It seems that my father and mother really love Yunjiao. The silver charcoal tribute from Nanyan was also sent to her.

"Sister, what do you think of Zhonglang Jiang?"

"You are sincere and straightforward. You are worthy of being my sister's friend."

Yun Jiao couldn't figure out Yun Nian's thoughts, so she answered cautiously.

"That's good. You can spend more time with him and improve your relationship."

Yun Nian left after saying this, but Yun Jiao seemed to have thought of something and returned to her room angrily.

"OK……"

She put the teacup down heavily.

"She felt a sense of crisis after seeing the last time the Prince of Jinyang invited me for a boat ride. Now she wants to push me to Zuo Mingyuan?"

The General of the Central Army is very good, but how can he compare to Ning Sinian, the Prince of Jinyang who has royal blood?

"She is worried that the prince likes me more, so she can't wait to let me get along with Zuo Mingyuan. Yun Nian, to be the prince's consort? No way!"

……

Very tired. Yun Nian looked at the jade pendant on the folding fan and sighed deeply.

"I was almost found out that I did it on purpose. Zuo Mingyuan is so arrogant and conceited. If he knew that I distanced myself from him, he would definitely feel ashamed and angry with me."

"However, there was a good thing today. I met the Regent. His temper is completely different from what the legend says."

It would be a pity for such a person to be blind. Moreover, I just discovered today that his voice is so nice.

But how can I remind him that someone has poisoned him? It would be bad if I alerted the enemy.

Ning Sinian should know the inside story, but she didn't dare to ask. She didn't want to meet him again. It would be best to avoid him if possible. If she couldn't avoid him, she would just keep silent.

"I'm sorry, Regent, I'm not grateful enough to face him."

Yun Nian sighed, then lit a candle and chanted Buddhist scriptures.

The Regent's Palace is heavily guarded. Even a mosquito can't fly over here.

Qianhui stood by the wall holding a sword, while Baiju, who had just returned from a mission, half-knelt in the study.

He had been sent to investigate the case for more than a month, and did not dare to return early until he had made some progress.

"King, there is news about the Dongling tax case. I have sent someone to keep an eye on it and come and pass on the message."

As the candlelight flickered, the dark green pupils of the person sitting on the chair followed the flickering light.

Wei Qingjue stroked his chin. This was his habit when he was thinking. Whenever he did this, Qianhui and Baiju knew that he was thinking about something important and troubling.

"..."

Why did he think for so long? The two looked at each other and immediately realized the seriousness of the matter. Was it an attack by the barbarians or a rebellion by the courtiers? Could it be that even the king couldn't solve it?

"What do you think?"

Wei Qingjue spoke in a serious tone, with a solemn expression on his face.

"How do I tell a little girl that she doesn't like me anymore without making her sad?"