Spring Drunk Chang'an

Qu Qiutong had no feelings for Liu Qingru, and even felt a faint dislike for her. Her willingness to cooperate with her was merely a back-up plan, intended to forge a closer alliance with the King of Yan...

Qu Qiutong didn't care whether she was a concubine or a concubine. As long as she could give birth to a child, it would be fine!

In fact, it would be better for Qu Qiutong if Liu Qingru became a concubine and had no right to raise a child. That way it would be easier for her to get close to her, and Liu Qingru would become more dependent on her.

But she should think about these calculations in her heart, but she couldn't let Liu Qingru know. Otherwise, would it be an alliance or an enemy?

Prince Yan’s intention to show goodwill to Liu Xiu was even more unsuccessful!

Letting someone else's daughter be a humble concubine, even a concubine's daughter, is not an honor for the Marquis Liu Xiu!

"Don't worry, cousin. I understand everything and won't make any mistakes!" After all, Prince Yan was a prince who wanted to seize the throne. Although he was a little arrogant because he was favored by Emperor Yingwu, he understood these principles. He smiled faintly and made a promise.

"Then I leave everything to the prince!"

Upon hearing this, Qu Qiutong immediately smiled.

The cousins ​​talked for a while, discussed the matter, and then left.

Back at the mansion, she was very arrogant and called the anxiously waiting Liu Qingru over. She manipulated and teased her for a long time before finally giving her a firm word, "It's done!"

"Just wait and see. This talent show will fulfill your wish. You will definitely be able to enter the palace!"

But I can’t be a concubine, I have to be a concubine!

This sentence was hidden in her heart, and she didn't say it out loud. Liu Qingru didn't know it either. She was just overjoyed and spit out sweet compliments without paying. "Thank you, madam, thank you, madam. You are really capable. The glory of Ru'er's second half of life depends entirely on you..."

"I will never forget my wife, I will never forget my brother, I will definitely repay you well!"

She kept saying it.

Qu Qiutong just sat there high and mighty, smiling faintly and saying nothing.

There was only a slight contempt and malice in his eyes.

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Liu Qingru decided to enter the palace, and very tacitly, neither she nor Qu Qiutong mentioned it to Liu Xiu!

And what about Liu Xiu? Although he had thought of letting his daughter enter the Eastern Palace, the Prince of Yan's Mansion, to help him advance, but with the current situation in his mansion, the Eastern Palace was absolutely wishful thinking...

Prince Yan’s Mansion!

Liu Xiu did it instinctively and didn't think of supporting him openly. Besides, his mind was now completely focused on Liu Wenbai's body.

He didn't want to think about anything else until his son recovered and was able to run and stand and take the imperial examination again!

The daughter would be selected for a beauty pageant. If she passed or failed, she could enter the harem or be given to a member of the imperial clan...

It depends on her luck.

Anyway, she has Lai's biological mother who switched the legitimate and illegitimate children and was sentenced to death by the imperial decree, so there is a 99% chance that she will not be chosen.

You will definitely be eliminated!

After all, Liu Xiu wouldn't take care of things for her. As for his daughter's future, once Wen Bo was cured, he would naturally choose a decent husband for her who wouldn't look down on her, give her a proper dowry as a concubine's daughter, and marry her off properly...

Even the father-daughter relationship is complete!

Liu Xiu consciously did his best for his daughter, not even considering that she might be unwilling. He didn't take it to heart, and his mind was full of thoughts about the old doctor...

On this day, more than a month had passed since Qu Qiutong asked him to go to Duke Cheng'en's mansion to hook up with her. Liu Xiu finally made up his mind, put aside his pride, and went to find Song Zhilan.

However, he was still wary of Old Lady Song and was unwilling to write a proper visiting card and enter the gate of Duke Cheng'en's mansion. Of course, it was also possible that he knew very well that the other party probably didn't want to see him...

Liu Xiu sent servants to watch Cheng'en Mansion day and night, silently waiting for Song Zhilan to go out!

He plans to block someone privately!

This wait lasted for more than half a month. It was already early spring, and the imperial court would begin the selection process on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. It was already late March, and the two legitimate granddaughters of Duke Cheng'en—Liu Chang'an and Song Zhinian—were both going to participate...

Of course, Liu Changan is engaged to the Crown Prince, and has been shortlisted for the future Crown Princess. Song Zhinian is indeed here to gild himself and wait for the chance to be eliminated!

But after all, she would have to stay in the palace for several months. As her aunt or mother, Song Zhilan was naturally worried about her. One day, she informed her parents that she was going to Yuantan Temple to worship Buddha.

Pray for the two children and ask for a good fortune!

Song Zhilan had originally made an appointment with her sister-in-law to go together, but before leaving, the prince's wife suddenly had an important matter and broke the appointment. She had to leave the house by herself with the servants!

Sitting in the carriage, the coachman whipped the horse and the carriage went out of the city with a "da da da da" sound.

When the servant of the Marquis' Mansion, who had been peeping from behind the big tree at the gatehouse of Duke Cheng'en's Mansion, saw what was happening, he quickly turned around and ran to report the news to his master!

A quarter of an hour later, Liu Xiu received the news. He sighed deeply, "I guess I have to sacrifice myself!"

"There's no other way. It's all for the children!"

"Children are all sins."

He sighed and called for his servants to help him bathe and change clothes. He then put on some perfume and powder and dressed himself up to look tall and graceful. He looked at himself in the bronze mirror and found that he was indeed handsome and tall!

Liu Xiu nodded with satisfaction and strode out of the room!

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In Yuantan Temple, Song Zhilan kowtowed to the Buddha 100 times with sincerity and donated 500 taels of silver as incense money!

She asked the host for two fortunes!

The results are quite good

May everything go as planned and go smoothly. Although there may be occasional setbacks, they will all turn misfortune into good fortune and disaster into blessing!

It’s not the best fortune, but it’s also a lucky one!

Song Zhilan was quite satisfied. She chatted with the old host for more than an hour and felt that the five hundred taels of silver were well spent. She finally stood up and said goodbye.

The old abbot took two big gulps of tea and personally escorted her out of the temple!

After all, five hundred taels of incense money is really a lot!

Walking out of Yuantan Temple, I was greeted by a beautiful scenery. It was early spring, the wind had softened, and the temperature was no longer so cold. Although there were no flowers, the ground around me was stained with green, with lush grass sprouting from the soil...

Song Zhilan took a deep breath of the air, which was scented with spring mud, and her eyes softened. "You guys lead the horses and follow me. I want to take a walk and stretch my body!"

She ordered!

"Yes, young lady!" The coachman and the servant responded naturally, leading the horses and following behind her obediently.

Song Zhilan took a leisurely stroll, enjoying the beautiful scenery and breathing the fresh mountain air. She felt really relaxed.

She walked for a quarter of an hour and felt better and better. Her body felt much more relaxed. The corners of her mouth kept curling up in a smile, and her eyebrows relaxed...

It’s beautiful, the result!!

"Zhilan, it's been a long time since we last met." Not far away, a very familiar voice, but inexplicably making her feel a little nauseous, came into her ears.

Song Zhilan shuddered instinctively, her body stiffened, and she looked in the direction of the sound!

Song Zhilan:!!!

Ahh ...