Spring Drunk Chang'an

Shi Xiaoyue knew that she loved Xiong Zhen, but for the same reason as Xiong Zhen, if they could not be together despite their love, there was no need to expose the truth to avoid causing pain to both of them.

However, during the time she had been selected and learning the rules in the palace, it was still okay during the day when she was joking with her sisters and watching the fun. But at night, when it was late and everyone was asleep, she would lie alone in her bed, unable to sleep...

Shi Xiaoyue always felt particularly frightened and difficult.

Thinking of her and Xiong Zhen's companionship, after getting married, she would have to enter a stranger's home, be a mistress like a wooden figure, abide by the rules, and become someone else's daughter-in-law, with her husband only coveting her dowry...

She had to serve her parents-in-law, take care of her younger sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, serve her husband and children, and use her dowry to support these people, even her husband's concubine.

These are nothing to worry about. The most important thing is that she can no longer get along with Xiong Zhen like she does now.

She wants to avoid suspicion.

After they got married, Xiong Zhen and her lived in the same courtyard, one outside and the other inside, and they could not see each other for three to five years.

Whenever Shi Xiaoyue thought about days like this, he couldn't help but tremble all over.

She was so scared that she didn't know what to do. She could only hide in the palace as if to escape, hoping to never leave the palace again. Or, she even thought about making a big mistake and letting the emperor scold her...

Perhaps the Shouning Marquis's Mansion would not want her anymore?

Shi Xiaoyue thought about it several times, but felt that she couldn't grasp the right balance. She was filled with fear and pain. Her sister Chang'an told her such great news.

"Thank you, thank you, Sister Chang'an. Don't you know how much this news means to me?"

"You saved me, saved me and Brother Bear..."

Shi Xiaoyue knelt on the ground, holding Liu Changan's hand, and said with tears in her eyes: "Being able to know you and be your sister is the second luckiest thing in my life..."

The first thing is to know and stay with Brother Bear.

"Okay, Xiaoyue, stop crying and stand up quickly." Liu Changan smiled, held Shi Xiaoyue's arm, pulled her up from the ground, and reached out to pat the dust off her body.

She said, "In any case, this incident has made our relationship as sisters worthwhile."

"Yeah, yeah." Shi Xiaoyue nodded heavily, still too excited to speak.

"Okay, this is a happy occasion, I can't wait to be happy, but why can't I stop crying? If Guard Bear knew about this, he'd probably think we bullied you..."

Song Zhinian teased with a smile, tilted his head, and said half seriously, half as a reminder: "Xiaoyue, this matter was handled by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Next time you see him, remember to thank him!"

In the future, Xiong Zhen will still work under the prince.

Whether it was wealth and glory, or ordinary, it was all thanks to the promotion of the Crown Prince...

And you have to be careful.

"Zhinian, don't worry, I understand." Shi Xiaoyue sobbed and responded repeatedly.

The three sisters sat in the room, talking to each other. Liu Changan personally poured hot water and helped Shi Xiaoyue wipe her face. Outside, it was time for afternoon homework.

The three of them hurried out of the house, joined the group of concubines, and began to study hard.

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As for what happened outside the palace, except for Liu Chang'an who had Xiao Chuo as his go-to informant, the rest of the concubines knew nothing about it. They remained calm on the surface, but were actually thriving in secret.

Liu Qingru still tried her best to build a relationship with Song Zhinian.

In order to further obtain Song Zhinian's "forgiveness", she even personally apologized to Liu Changan in front of many people.

In his past and present lives, this was the first time that Liu Changan heard the word "I'm sorry" from Liu Qingru's mouth.

Although Liu Qingru said this reluctantly, Liu Changan still felt a little relieved and comforted.

Whether it was sincere or false, she finally heard these words.

As planned, Song Zhinian showed some emotion and eased the relationship with Liu Qingru.

Of course, we can't be as close as sisters, but we just say hello when we meet occasionally, and we don't have any more hostile feelings towards each other...

Liu Qingru seemed very satisfied and began to get closer to the three sisters every day.

Liu Qingya seemed to sense that something was wrong, or perhaps she knew Liu Qingru too well and knew that with her temper, it was impossible for her to lower her stance, so there must be something fishy going on.

However, she did not remind Song Zhinian and the other two, and only quietly distanced herself from Liu Qingru...

During the day, she stayed in the room of her new friends and rarely returned to her room until it was time to go to bed.

This also gave Xiao Chuo an opportunity.

He sent someone to replace Liu Qingru's medicine.

She added something to her daily tea...

Time passes little by little.

That afternoon, the sun was shining brightly. Liu Chang'an sat in his room, looking through the window as he watched a little palace maid sneak into Liu Qingru's room and stay there for half a quarter of an hour...

Afterwards, Liu Qingru came to invite Song Zhinian, saying something like, "Didn't you say the weather was bad a few days ago, and you stayed indoors all the time, your body almost rusted?"

"It's such a nice day today, a rare sunny day, shall we go for a stroll in the Imperial Garden?"

Song Zhinian raised his eyebrows and looked at Liu Changan.

Shi Xiaoyue rolled his eyes, puffed out his chest, and stepped forward, "Sister Chang'an and I will go with you."

"Let's take a stroll together, four of us."

She didn't know about Liu Qingru and Xiao Xun's conspiracy, but Liu Changan and Shi Xiaoyue both told her privately that Liu Qingru's humble attitude had ulterior motives.

How could he possibly let Song Zhinian go alone with this person?

Liu Qingru visibly frowned, but surprisingly did not object. Instead, she said very readily, "Okay, let's go together..."

"Let's go, let's go, don't delay."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of the house.

The three sisters looked at each other, pursed their lips, and followed. They had just walked out of the gate of Chuxiu Palace and had not taken a few steps when the female official who taught the ladies dining etiquette suddenly caught up with them.

"Liu Xiunu, Shi Xiunu, please stay. There was a problem with the pea yellow we delivered to you the night before yesterday..."

"Please follow me to the imperial kitchen."

Liu Chang'an paused and thought to himself: Xiao Xun's power has also infiltrated Liu Shang.

Even the court lady can help him...

Perhaps, it was Concubine Qu. She had been in charge of the six palaces for so many years, and her influence was spread throughout the six Shang Bureaus. How could she not control a mere female official?

Song Zhinian conveyed this message with his eyes.

Liu Changan raised his eyebrows slightly, feeling reluctant to let Song Zhinian go alone.

Although she knew that the three of them were surrounded by people arranged by Xiao Chuo at all times, she was still a little worried.

She opened her mouth, wanting to refuse, but Song Zhinian cut her off, "In that case, Chang'an, Xiaoyue, you two go back with the female official. Qingru and I will go for a walk..."