The peerless and dark princess

Three years passed quickly. During these three years, Gong Qingyu used the excuse of meeting Wange and Chu Moxuan to actually conquer Chu Lixiu. With her perseverance (uh, shamelessness), she finally succeeded in winning over this beautiful woman and became their sister-in-law. Of course, the help of these two sisters-in-law was also indispensable.

The most unexpected one was the third princess, Chen Yueyao. One was a cautious princess in the deep palace, and the other was cold and affectionate. I really don't know how these two knew each other. Even Zuo Ci was surprised. Leng Qing had no good attitude towards the surname Chen, so how did she suddenly become the prince consort?

Over the past three years, Chu Wange's reputation has been polarized. Ever since Prince Heng Zuo Ci investigated his parents' affairs more than three years ago, rumors have surfaced that he frequented brothels to gather evidence. This has led to the ladies of the aristocratic families accusing Chu Wange of being unworthy of Zuo Ci. However, she often skips banquets, and even when she must attend, she hides away and avoids their presence. Many people, however, gloat over this misfortune. Even if Zuo Ci were truly exceptional, what good would it be? He still had to follow the late emperor's decree and marry someone he disliked.

According to age, Chen Yueyao and the others who were older than Wange should have married first. However, a single marriage contract was signed, marrying Chu Wange (then Mu Wange) to Zuo Ci. Therefore, after the period of mourning ended, Zuo Ci and Wange's marriage was the first to be arranged. Then came Chen Yueyao and Leng Qing, but since they were different, arrangements still needed to be made by the Ministry of Rites, so the wedding would be delayed for several months.

"Elegy, what do you think of these cloths?"

"Yes, sister-in-law. Take a look. If it's suitable, I'll ask my brother to buy it back."

During the three years, because of Chu Moxuan, Chu Wange and Zuo Yunxin became familiar with each other. Moreover, many of Chu Wange's things were told to her by Chu Moxuan and Zuo Jiu. Zuo Jiu was no longer Zuo Ci's subordinate or maid. Zuo Ci bought a house for Zuo Qi and Zuo Jiu, and they lived there themselves, but they were used to being with Zuo Ci or Chu Wange, and their houses became useless.

"..."

Chu Wange cooperated with Chu Moxuan and Zuo Yunxin with a stiff face, but it was Mu Lanxin who broke the deadlock in the end.

"Princess, Miss Chu. My elder sister has invested in my cloth and clothing store. If you want anything, just let me deliver it to your door... You should just spare my elder sister. She hates trouble the most."

Chu Moxuan only got to know the low-key Mu Lanxin later. She used to dislike people from the Mu family, such as Mu Ruohan and Mu Qiaoyun. This Mu Lanxin (Mu Lanxin) was not like those two, but she still didn't like her very much. But when she saw that Wange was on good terms with her, she became much more enthusiastic.

"You do know Wange well. By the way, did Lin'er go on an outing with your brother?"

"It's not really an outing, I'm just going to visit my grandmother."

Mu Lanxin didn't hide anything. These were things that they both understood. Besides, it was normal for the people in Prince Yan's Mansion to be wary of them. Although it was not something they did, they also enjoyed the glory and wealth of the Mu Mansion, even if it was not much.

Back then, when Madam Mu Jiang learned that Qiao Yan had become a nun in Jing'an Temple, and the Qiao family was not sure if they would see her, she went to the foot of the mountain of Jing'an Temple alone, bought some land and cultivated the land, and donated the vegetables, fruits and other vegetarian food to Jing'an Temple without ever charging any money. Mu Yuqi tried to persuade her several times, but in the end, Chu Wange said to let Jiang go. After all, even if she had to suffer, how could she make up for Qiao Yan's life, or bring back Qiao Yan's family?

"I see. I thought she was just talking, but she actually did it."

"Um, grandma..."

"Sister Mo Xuan, I want to go to Dexianlou for dinner."

Chu Wange found an excuse to interrupt their conversation. She didn't want to discuss those things here. It was none of her business anyway. As for her brother Lin'er going with Mu Yuqi to visit Jiang's family, she certainly wouldn't stop him. After all, this brother was Jiang's grandson. Even though his last name was Chu, it was normal for a grandson to visit his elders.

"Okay, I'll go right away. Let's go, Sister Yunxin."

Chu Moxuan naturally knew that Chu Wange didn't want to continue the previous topic. This person was very lazy. If she hadn't talked her tongue out to bring her out today, she would definitely stay in the house all day without knowing what to do.

During the three years, Chu Wange was summoned to the palace by the Queen Mother time and time again. Many people thought that Chen Yuzhong had taken a fancy to Chu Wange and wanted to compete with Zuo Ci for her. However, after waiting and watching for three years, nothing happened. Even many women who looked similar to Wange and were selected by the ministers were rejected. Then there were rumors that the Queen Mother wanted Wange to enter the East Palace as the prince's concubine. As soon as this rumor came out, the prince immediately came out from the East Palace to say that this was not the case. He got along very well with the Crown Princess and had no intention of marrying another concubine for the time being.

Although neither the Empress Dowager nor Chen Yu had disclosed her past life story, Wange had guessed she wasn't Mu Heng's child. The events of that time were likely too complex, with some details only understood by the individuals involved, Chen Yu and Chu Wanran. Chu Wanran died in childbirth, leaving no one behind, which was why Wange had been able to live in the Mu residence for so many years. Since neither of them wanted to reveal the truth, Wange pretended to be ignorant.

Of course, this is also what the empress dowager hopes for. According to bloodline, Chu Wange is the legitimate princess and the only bloodline of Emperor Chen Yu, but what about Chu Wanran and Mu Heng's child? Why is Chu Wange Chen Yu's daughter? The past is about to be dug up again. How can Chen Yu save face? Will it make the late Emperor Chen Yan lose face again?

"Well, Zuo Ci, it's been three years. You and your fiancée..."

"..."

Zuo Ci looked at Leng Qing, who was smiling cheerfully, and kicked him without thinking. Why is this man like this now? He used to look like he kept strangers away, but now that he became the son-in-law of the emperor, he has become a different person and acted so mean.

"Don't kick me, I still have to go to the palace to see Yueyao later."

"Leng Qing, why are you like this now?"

"You're just jealous and envious. Anyway, I'm a gigolo for sure. It's so comfortable. It will never be the same again."

Leng Qing was telling the truth. Everyone knew what they were like in the past. Now that they had a stable life, of course they wanted to live a good life. They didn't want to live on the edge of a knife anymore. Although Chen Yueyao had lived cautiously in the palace since she was a child, she still opened her heart and accepted herself like this. It was just a gigolo, so what? Many people couldn't even get that. She was a royal princess!!!

"Hmph!! Leng Xin, Leng Yue, aren't you guys ready to retreat too?"

"..."

Leng Xue, this fool, even if he had this idea, he shouldn't say it now. Isn't Zuo Ci still here?

"If you don't want to continue, you can step down. The people below can handle it on their own anyway. We are also trying to protect ourselves and will not do those things..." Zuo Ci also knew about the suffering they had endured over the years, most of which he himself did not know about, just because he was the son of the former Prince Heng Zuo Xiang.