The peerless and dark princess

"Aci, are you getting married? Or that Miss Mu?"

Dong Mingrui glared at his sister. If she were here, he should have told Han'er the news earlier.

"Han'er, yes, the one His Majesty granted marriage to in public at court was the Miss Mu you met."

Dong Mingrui was standing in the back, unable to see what was happening ahead. However, his ministers and colleagues were puzzled by the emperor's sudden decision to grant Zuo Ci a marriage. It seemed that the chancellor, Mu Heng, Chu Lianyao and Chu Lianyue of the Prince of Yan's mansion, and Zuo Ci himself were all surprised. But the emperor was particularly assertive; something seemed off.

Lu Qinghan (Zuo Yunhan) was instantly overjoyed upon hearing this, the only thing left in his mind and heart was: Ah Ci is getting married, he is getting married!!!

"Then, do the people in the palace know how to prepare? When is the wedding date? I, I need to prepare all these things, yes, betrothal gifts. The palace only has servants, not even maids or old women..."

Dong Mingrui and his sister Dong Mingxue looked at each other, and finally they couldn't bear to tell their guess to Han'er (sister-in-law). Besides, she was pregnant at that time, and since she was so happy, they should not let her know those unhappy things.

"Han'er, you have to protect yourself. You're still pregnant. As for Zuo Ci, I'll ask my parents to help you secretly," Dong Mingrui said carefully, fearing that Lu Qinghan wouldn't be able to accept it. She and Zuo Ci had never met or known each other in public. "You can't do that now, you can't~"

"Sister-in-law, what my brother means is..."

"Mingxue, I understand what A'rui means. I am now the young lady of the Dong family and the adopted daughter of the Lu family. The only person I can't marry is Yunhan. But, A'rui, I am A'ci's elder sister. How can A'ci's marriage be arranged by someone else? This should be handled by my father and mother, but now there is not even an elder in the palace who can take charge..."

Dong Mingrui was heartbroken upon hearing this. He had gone to great lengths to kill the men in black and protect Han'er, and while Zuo Ci was covering up any traces of Zuo Yunxin's life, he had also coincidentally been erasing any knowledge of Zuo Yunhan's existence. He himself was also seriously injured at the time, feigning a coma due to Han'er's actions, while actually recovering. When he regained consciousness, no one had mentioned his father-in-law and mother-in-law, and Han'er was still with the poison doctor. He wanted to contact Zuo Ci, but found the situation more complex, so he begged his father for advice. Han'er awoke with amnesia, and his father devised a scheme to have her adopted by the Lu family. Once she recovered, the Dong family immediately approached to ask for Zuo Yunhan, who would become Lu Qinghan, to marry her. However, the evidence he had found was incomplete, and with the entire palace potentially under attack, it was unthinkable for his family to touch it. After careful consideration, he decided to disassociate himself from Zuo Ci.

"Han'er~"

"Ari, I understand. It's because I understand that I'm sad."

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"Ruoyan, why don't you let that little girl Yunxin follow me?"

"Master Ziyu, how can the little princess live in your place? Besides, everyone knows that you and the master are in cahoots and share the same aura. Besides, the little princess cannot appear in public."

"I just feel uncomfortable. Sister Yunhan and sister Yunxin are both in the capital, but they can't recognize each other. Ah Ci must be feeling so miserable."

"I originally wanted to leave the little princess in Southern Xinjiang, but some of Chen Yan's princes colluded with foreign enemies to seize the throne. Now Southern Xinjiang is not part of the Chu family of Prince Yan's Mansion, and I'm afraid there may be spies. My master is in the capital..."

Baili Ziyu narrowed his eyes, and no one knew what he was thinking in his heart. Even though he knew Zuo Ci best, he couldn't fully understand what Zuo Ci was thinking. He had become more and more calm over the years.

"Wait a little longer, it should be here soon. Where is the house you prepared?"

"It's on Xianglin Street. There are many houses of wealthy businessmen there, and it's relatively close to your house. You can secretly look after the little princess. Oh, and Aunt Luo Shuying is also here. The little princess has always been taken care of by the two elders..."

Baili Ziyu looked at the sky and whispered to Ruoyan, "Ruoyan, you should go back first. We are watching here."

Ruoyan also understood that she had been away from the Quyi Pavilion for too long, and it would be a waste of time if she was discovered. After all, they had been planning for so long, and the game had already begun, so no mistakes could be made.

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"Axuan, this is the capital."

"Yes, this is the capital. After I meet my family, I will take you around. No one in the capital will dare to bully you with me here."

Chu Moxuan felt a little embarrassed after she finished speaking. Who could bully Zuo Yunxin? If those blind people provoked her, they would be on their own. Thinking about what she had seen in southern Xinjiang, she couldn't help but shudder.

"Okay, I'll wait for you to take me around the capital. Go home quickly, my brother has sent someone to pick me up."

Zuo Ci had taken a huge risk by sending Zuo Yunxin back to the capital. Fortunately, Uncle Luo and Aunt Ying had stayed in southern Xinjiang, and the capital was unaware of this confidant. Uncle Luo's injury had recurred, which had kept him away from the capital. Instead of sending Zuo Jiu, Zuo Ci had Zuo Qi arrange for someone else to pick up Zuo Yunxin.

"Master, the old man from the Zhao family has already become suspicious of Sun Tao, the head of the Imperial Hospital."

"Yan Qing, don't be so gloating. Minister Zhao is also your father."

"I don't have a father. I saved Zhao Yaxin just to prevent myself from becoming like that old man, and also because I thought it might be useful. I haven't forgotten my mother's revenge."

"Alright, then slowly drop some clues and let him figure it out himself. As for the Third Prince Chen Yunbin colluding with the Northern Rong, let's release him to Chen Yunfeng. He's full of energy right now, so find him something to do. You've been following me for so long, so you can handle the rest."

"Yes, master."

Zuo Ci gave some instructions and then went out through the secret passage. Today his sister Zuo Yunxin was coming back to the capital and he had to go there in person to see her to feel at ease. With the people arranged by Zhao Yanqing and Zuo Qi in the palace, nothing serious would happen. Anyway, Zhao Yanqing and he, both of them called him a playboy, would not arouse suspicion when they were together.

"Sir, Princess Yunxin has already moved into the house on Xianglin Street. Most of the people living there are wealthy businessmen, and it's relatively close to Master Baili's residence."

Zuo Ci nodded, then took a few steps and said, "Go to the Dong family and ask Dong Mingrui to find a way to bring my sister over. She should want to see Yun Xin too."

Zuo Ci had previously asked Zuo Qi to inform Dong Mingrui that Yun Xin was still alive and about to return to Beijing. He didn't have to tell her, but he was afraid she might recognize him if they ran into him outside. That would be bad news, but he was afraid she might be discovered by the enemy and lose her life. So, after much deliberation, he finally told them, letting them meet. That way, they would know how to get along if they ran into each other outside.