The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

In the afternoon, Li Yueran came to visit with her maid.

She first met the second master and second mistress, exchanged a few polite words, and then followed Nanny Ding to Xu Keke's backyard.

Xu Keke had just woken up from a nap and was playing pitching pot with Dingdang and Anxiang.

"Anxiang, you're so accurate in your shooting, you never miss a shot!"

Xu Keke and Dingdang praised in unison.

At this time, Li Yueran walked in and said with a smile:

"What's going on? I can hear your laughter from far away."

When Xu Keke saw Li Yueran, his eyes lit up and he hurried to meet her.

"Sister Ran, why are you here?"

Li Yueran held Xu Keke's hand.

"Sister Ke, have you forgotten? I said last time that I would come and add some makeup to Sister Ke."

Dingdang and Anxiang hurriedly bowed. Li Yueran asked them to stand up and then sat down together.

"Just now I heard you guys talking about pitching pots, and I'm itching to play too. Let's play together."

Li Yueran suggested enthusiastically.

Everyone agreed happily, and another round of the pot-tossing game began.

Everyone laughed continuously. Xu Keke, Dingdang, Li Yueran, and Li Yueran's maid, all of them combined, didn't hit as many as Anxiang.

After playing a few rounds, Li Yueran was breathing slightly.

"Take a break first. I brought some snacks. Let's eat and talk."

Li Yueran's maid served the snacks, and Dingdang brought the scented tea.

Everyone enjoyed the delicious snacks and shared interesting stories from the recent days.

"But sister, we met at Princess Jianning's residence. That day, the flowers in the residence were in full bloom, and the emperor was in great favor.

It hasn't been long since the Princess's Mansion was sealed. I heard that all the rare treasures, antiques, calligraphy and paintings inside were taken to the national treasury."

Xu Keke took a bite of the dessert.

"Yes! I heard that Princess Jianning has done a lot of bad things over the years. She will harm anyone she doesn't like."

Anxiang accidentally dropped the pastry in her hand to the ground. When she was about to pick it up, Li Yueran pulled her back.

"If it falls off, don't use it. Just eat another piece."

He turned around and spoke to Xu Keke again.

"But sister probably doesn't know that, after all, I am also a victim of Princess Jianning's tricks."

Several people looked at Li Yueran, their eyes seemed to be asking, "Are you okay?"

"Sister Ran, tell me, how did you offend Princess Jianning, and how did she harm you?"

Xu Ke asked curiously.

Li Yueran sighed lightly and said slowly:

"Princess Jianning's consort, Ning Xuzhi, was originally my sister's sweetheart, but an imperial decree granting her marriage ended all her hopes.

After the princess and her husband got married, my sister wanted to become a nun. Later, after much persuasion from her family, she agreed to marry a seventh-rank county magistrate far away from the capital.

Because of my sister's affairs, I was a little curious about Prince Ning, so I took a few more glances at him at a banquet.

Princess Jianning happened to see this and she sent people to threaten me every night. I was only ten years old at that time!

Those days were really hard to recall. Every night, dead cats, dogs, snakes and rats were thrown into the house where I lived.

I was often startled awake from my dreams and almost went insane.

My parents were so worried about this that they had no choice but to send me to live with my married sister. I only returned to the capital this year for my coming-of-age ceremony.

Of course, we didn't know at that time that it was done by someone arranged by Princess Jianning.

It was revealed by Princess Jianning's subordinates when the Regent was investigating her crimes over the years."

Xu Keke said angrily.

"Princess Jianning is going too far. You know, an unhappy childhood takes a lifetime to heal."

Dingdang couldn't help but respond.

"That's right, relying on one's status to bully others is truly unforgivable!"

Anxiang gritted her teeth and whispered.

"Those were just her early days of minor fights, but later on she caused a lot of loss of life."

Li Yueran smiled bitterly and nodded.

"Yes, we are relatively lucky. My sister married my father's student, and he has been very good to her over the years.

After my sister had a child, she forgot about Prince Consort Ning, and under her care, I also got over the shadow of the intimidation."

Xu Keke held Li Yueran's hand and comforted her:

"That's good, it's all in the past. Princess Jianning has also met this end."

Li Yueran patted her hands and apologized with a smile.

"It's my fault, it's my fault. Tomorrow is Sister Ke's big wedding day. I shouldn't have told you these unhappy things."

Xu Ke waved his hand indifferently.

"It's okay, it's okay. I'm just sitting around doing nothing... I mean, it's good to recall the good times and remember the bad times."

"Then shall I tell you something sweet?"

Li Yueran winked playfully and looked at Xu Ke with amusement.

Xu Ke came closer curiously and urged.

"Sister Ran, please come and tell me quickly."

"I went to the temple to burn incense a few days ago and met Prince Ning."

Dingdang came over and asked.

"Who is Prince Ning?"

Permission can be responded faster.

"Could it be Prince Consort Ning?"

An Xiang nodded.

"The prince has approved the divorce between Prince Consort Ning and Princess Jianning, and has made him the heir to the throne of the Duke's Mansion."

After the discussion, the three of them all looked at Li Yueran.

"Why is it sweet?"

Li Yueran lowered her head in embarrassment, but she was not shy at all when she said it.

"I want to marry Prince Ning."

The curious trio...

It's a bit of a bittersweet feeling. Is this something you can decide on your own? Would Prince Ning agree?

Li Yueran explained with a red face.

"Actually, after I met Prince Ning at the temple, we exchanged a few words and found him to be very well-spoken and gentle. When we parted, he kept looking at my face."

Xu Ke laughed and joked.

"Oh, just based on this one glance, you've been in love for a thousand years?"

Li Yueran said coquettishly:

"But sister, please don't laugh at me. Prince Ning is also quite pitiful. Their Duke's Mansion still doesn't have a third generation.

"The old Duke fought in battles throughout his life, remaining loyal to the court. Even at this age, he still has no children or grandchildren to support him. My father often speaks of this, expressing his deep admiration for the Ningguo Mansion."

The curious trio fell silent.

This may seem like a love affair, but it is actually great love!

There is admiration, respect, compassion, and the illusion that if I don’t go to hell, who will?

Xu Keke held Li Yueran's hand and said sincerely:

"Sister Ran, you are so kind-hearted that you will definitely get what you want."

Li Yueran looked at Xu Keke excitedly.

"Since Sister Ke supports me, I will go back today and tell my parents about this matter and ask them to find a matchmaker to propose marriage."

Xu Keke...did I lose control of my mouth again?

How about singing a song for her: "Sister, go forward bravely!"

Li Yueran saw her hesitate for a while and said with a smile.

"But don't worry, sister. I'm just speaking my mind to you. I'll also check with mother first when I get home."

Xu Ke smiled and nodded.

"But if my sister really loves Prince Ning, she should be braver. You have to know that some people will be gone once you miss them.

I’m afraid it might start with an accidental encounter, but end up being a lifetime away, a fleeting moment of beauty, and a long-lasting regret…”

As Xu Keke spoke, she moved herself.

She thought of Chu Musheng.

The collision on the street that day was a chance encounter, and it was also the first person she saw after she came here.

You and I met by chance, laughing and shouting, and it always seems absurd when we think about it!

As Xu Ke thought about it, she suddenly began to look forward to the wedding tomorrow.

No matter how long you live, my main point is: as long as you have it once, you don’t need to ask for it to last forever.