After rebirth, the abstinent prince wants to marry me every day

"This commoner greets the Queen Mother!"

It was already late at night when Yang Chaoyan returned to the Cining Palace, but she was summoned by the palace guard to come before the empress dowager, who was still leaning over the table reading memorials.

"Are you back?" the Queen Mother asked kindly.

Yang Chaoyan has been serving the Empress Dowager these days, and she understands that the Empress Dowager is not as distant as she thinks. She is usually very kind to people, just like a wise elder, not the condescending Empress Dowager.

"I just returned from the Marquis Wen'an's residence!" Yang Chaoyan stood up and stood closer to the empress dowager and reported, "The princess is in good health. Although she suffered some internal injuries, she will be fine after resting. The princess also asked me to tell you, the empress dowager, not to worry too much!"

After Yang Chaoyan said this, she saw the empress dowager, who had been lowering her head, suddenly raised her eyes. Her eyes were as sharp as an arrow rushing towards her, causing Yang Chaoyan to tremble uncontrollably.

At this moment, Yang Chaoyan was a little nervous, but she could only pretend to be calm.

Yang Chaoyan felt nervous and realized that she had been careless. The Queen Mother was usually so close to her that she had forgotten how smart she was.

"Oh?" The Queen Mother just uttered a half-smile.

Yang Chaoyan gritted her teeth, lowered her head and didn't dare to look at the empress dowager, for fear of revealing something.

"Miss Yang, the Queen Mother is the princess's aunt, so naturally she is concerned about the princess's health! Miss Yang should report the truth!" Palace Master Guan reminded her standing aside.

Yang Chaoyan knew that since the Empress Dowager had asked this question and Guan Gongling had mentioned it again, the Empress Dowager must have some doubts.

If she were smart, she would have reported the truth. But she had promised Zhu Qing'an that she would keep the secret for her. Although she was not a gentleman, she was not the kind of person who would betray her confidant for fame and fortune.

"Of course I will report the truth!" Yang Chaoyan knelt down again.

"I heard that you said Qing'an was unwell and had a secret conversation with Qing'an in the room?" The voice of the Queen Mother came from the upper seat.

Yang Chaoyan's heart trembled. She didn't expect that the empress dowager was so well-informed. She had just returned from Wen'an Marquis's Mansion, and the empress dowager knew everything so clearly.

"The princess has some female illnesses, and I feel that these illnesses should not be made public, so I told the princess about it in private!" Yang Chaoyan explained.

She herself knew how absurd her explanation was, and she was afraid that the Queen Mother would be able to tell at a glance that she was lying.

At this moment, Yang Chaoyan was even prepared to face the wrath of the Queen Mother.

But the Queen Mother just waved her hand slightly and said, "Miss Yang must be tired after all this travel. Send someone to bring her a bowl of calming soup!"

Yang Chaoyan raised her eyes and saw that the empress dowager had lowered her head and was still reading memorials on the table.

Yang Chaoyan lowered her head and walked out of the Cining Palace. After leaving the Cining Palace, she found that her back was soaked. It turned out that she was so scared when facing the empress dowager.

However, she was still a little puzzled. The Queen Mother had clearly seen that she was lying, but she didn't punish her at all, and didn't even get to the bottom of it.

"Empress Dowager..." Palace Master Guan stepped forward and knelt on the side to grind for the Empress Dowager.

"You want to ask why I didn't continue the interrogation?" The Queen Mother knew what Palace Master Guan wanted to ask without even raising her head.

The two have come all the way to where they are today, and they are both master and servant, and also friends and confidants.

"Although Miss Yang is tight-lipped, she may not be able to handle it if you continue to ask. This concerns the princess's health and safety, so you must be very concerned!" asked Guan Gongling.

"Looking at Miss Yang's appearance, I'm sure Qing'an's health is not in danger of her life. What's more, Qing'an has grown up, and it's normal for her to have her own little secrets. If she wants to tell me, she will tell me in person. Moreover, I think Miss Yang is a rare good girl who is willing to risk her life to keep Qing'an's secret. I don't want Qing'an to lose a friend!" The Queen Mother said slowly.

"You are always so sensible! It is I who am confused!" Guan Gongling said with a smile, and also understood the good intentions of the Queen Mother.

"Why, am I unreasonable to you?" the Queen Mother jokingly asked.

In private, the Queen Mother and Palace Commander Guan always get along so peacefully and equally. Within these lonely deep walls, the two of them support each other and have gone through countless life and death and disasters to reach this point.

"You are the best to me!" Guan Gongling couldn't help but coax her, with wrinkles appearing at the corners of her eyes because of smiling.

Although the Queen Mother seemed aloof and difficult to approach on weekdays, Palace Master Guan knew that the Queen Mother was actually very childish and needed to be coaxed most of the time.

"You have been with me for many years and have worked hard! When everything is over, I would like to go out for a walk with you. I still remember that you once said that you wanted to travel around the world!" The Queen Mother couldn't help but sigh.

There was a hint of daze in Guan Gongling's eyes. That was her dream when she was young. She didn't expect that the empress dowager still remembered it.

"You actually still remember that when King Zhongyi ascends the throne, you can't continue to be tired. It's been these years, and you really should accompany me for a walk. I still remember that you love the hustle and bustle and the new things the most!" Guan Gongling said with some sadness.

When she was still a young girl, she knew the empress dowager, who was the legitimate daughter of Marquis Wen'an. At that time, she was ostracized by the noble ladies, and it was the empress dowager who always protected her and let her see that women can also have ambitions and ideals.

Afterwards, she resolutely followed the Queen Mother into the Eastern Palace, and then entered the harem and became the Queen Mother.

Guan Gong Ling knew better than anyone how difficult it had been for the Queen Mother over the years. She had worked diligently to ensure that the people could live and work in peace and that women in the world could have a place. Unfortunately, His Majesty not only failed to see the Queen Mother's efforts, but even wanted to have her killed. How foolish!

"Jingsheng is the child I personally raised, and he is the one I am most assured of! If it is him, there will be hope for the Xuanlong Kingdom in the future!" The Queen Mother was very pleased.

It can be said that the Queen Mother would not feel at ease no matter who handed over the Xuanlong Kingdom to her, because she knew too well the stubborn and pedantic thinking of men nowadays. Only Bian Jingsheng was an exception.

Zhu Qingan had a good night's sleep. It seemed that because of her pregnancy, she became more and more sleepy. She had specifically asked Yang Chaoyan last night if there was anything wrong with her body. Yang Chaoyan comforted her and said that it was normal to be sleepy during pregnancy.

Fu Guang and Wang Shu also knew Zhu Qing'an's current physical condition, so they did not ask Zhu Qing'an to get up, and even asked the servants serving in the yard to speak more quietly.

It’s noon now, and I wish you all the best when you wake up.

After washing, changing clothes, and having breakfast, Zhu Qing'an saw Fu Guang walk in and said, "Princess, Miss Xiaoxue has been taken into the mansion, but she wants to see you!"

"Let her come over quickly. She is unfamiliar with the place and must be very scared!" Zhu Qing'an ordered hurriedly.

Soon, Xiaoxue rushed into the house wearing a cloak and hugged Zhu Qingan directly. This action surprised Fu Guang and Wangshu.

"Sister Qing'an!" Xiaoxue hugged Zhu Qing'an and spoke softly.

"What's wrong? Are you not used to it?" Zhu Qing'an rubbed the cloak on Xiaoxue's head and asked with a smile.

"No, it's just that everything here is so good that I always feel like I'm dreaming!" Xiaoxue was very excited, but there was no fear or worry in her eyes about the unfamiliar environment.

Zhu Qingan couldn't help but laugh, thinking that he was overthinking it.

"I'm glad you like it. I've already arranged a courtyard for you. If you need anything, just tell me!" Zhu Qing'an instructed Xiaoxue.

"I know, everyone seems to be very nice to me! Is this your home, Sister Qing'an? It's so big!" Xiaoxue chattered incessantly.

At this time, Xiaoxue was full of curiosity about everything here. The weather here was warm, there were many people here, and there were many delicious things here that Xiaoxue had never seen or eaten before.

"This is my home, and it will be your home in the future!" Zhu Qingan said with a smile.

At this time, Zhu Baiwei was carrying a food box to Yongfuyuan. She saw a little girl suddenly appear next to her elder sister. The little girl was wearing a cloak and scarf in the house in broad daylight. She couldn't help but feel strange and looked at her a few more times.

Xiaoxue saw a stranger and quickly pulled up her cloak.

"Sister Qing'an, I'll go see where I live first!" Xiaoxue said, and left with Fuguang.

Although Xiaoxue did not feel any malice from the people in the mansion, she was aware that she was different.

"Sister, these are some cakes made by my aunt!" Zhu Baiwei put down the food box, which contained exquisite and delicious hibiscus cakes.

Zhu Qingan pinched one and tasted it, it was very refreshing.

"Auntie is busy on weekdays, don't let her bother doing these things!" Zhu Qing'an ordered.

"My aunt did all this willingly. By the way, elder sister, who was that girl just now?" Zhu Baiwei asked curiously.

"It's just right that you're here. I also want to tell you something. Her name is Xiaoxue. She will live in the mansion in the future. Please take good care of her for me!" Zhu Qing'an told Zhu Baiwei about Xiaoxue's life experience.

After all, she wouldn't be in the mansion every day. Now that she was pregnant, she was too busy to take care of the baby.

"So that's how it is. This little girl has a miserable life experience and has done me a favor. Don't worry, I will take good care of her. As for what you said about her being different from others, I will also warn the servants not to offend Miss Xiaoxue!" Zhu Baiwei said seriously.

Zhu Qing'an looked at it and suddenly understood something.

I still remember that before, Zhu Baiwei was always quiet and timid, even speaking in a low voice. But now, she has become decisive, thinking clearly, and is like a completely different person.

But Zhu Qing'an prefers the current Zhu Baiwei, who is the daughter of their Wen'an Marquis Mansion.

"I'm naturally confident in your work!" Zhu Qing'an said, looking up at Zhu Baiwei's beautiful face and asking, "I came back but didn't see my second cousin. Where is he?"

When Zhu Baiwei heard her elder sister mention Shui Tingfeng, she suddenly felt guilty for some reason and lowered her brows.

"A few days ago, the Second Young Master saw a few fragments of information about the Broken Life Flower in a medical book. It also mentioned that another medical book also had a record of the Broken Life Flower. The Second Young Master found the whereabouts of that medical book and rushed over!"

"Really?" Zhu Qing'an was delighted. If Duan Shenghua could be found, the poison in his aunt's body could be cured.

"What the Second Young Master said must be true!" said Zhu Baiwei.

"Although my second cousin seems to be a bit weird, he actually acts prudently. Second sister, what do you think of my second cousin?" Zhu Qing'an closed the lunch box and asked tentatively.

After these words were spoken, Zhu Baiwei's eyes dodged and she suddenly became a little nervous.

Then, Zhu Baiwei suddenly stood up and knelt at Zhu Qing'an's feet, which surprised Zhu Qing'an, and he quickly helped her up.

Wangshu hurriedly took his maid out and even closed the door.

"Eldest sister!" Zhu Baiwei's eyes were red. She didn't dare nor wanted to hide it. "Second Young Master and I have expressed our feelings to each other. I'm sorry!"

Zhu Qing'an used a handkerchief to hold back Zhu Baiwei's tears. "I haven't said anything yet, why are you crying?"

"I just feel sorry for my elder sister. She's been so good to me, but I was secretly in love with the second young master behind her back!" The more Zhu Baiwei spoke, the more uncomfortable she felt.

She didn't want this to happen, but her heart beat too suddenly. Even though Zhu Baiwei tried her best to break free, she still couldn't control her heart.

"What's wrong with me? I just want to ask you, do you really like your second cousin? You know, Shuifu is just a business!" Zhu Qing'an spoke very rationally.

"Hmm..." Zhu Baiwei nodded. "I've noticed since I was little that my aunt isn't loved by my father, so I've always wanted to find a husband who has me in his heart and eyes. Although the Shui family isn't well-off, the Second Young Master is an upright person. I don't care about that!"

Zhu Qing'an was silent for a moment. Zhu Baiwei looked a little nervous. She knew that as a girl from the Marquis Wen'an's mansion, her future husband would definitely not be from a bad family. Moreover, her father and aunt seemed to have mentioned her marriage before. They would probably choose from among the literati who passed the imperial examinations.

"Eldest sister! I know this is difficult to do. If... As the daughter of Marquis Wen'an, I should listen to my father. I am just a little unwilling. I want to take control of my own marriage!" Zhu Baiwei said while crying.

She didn't want to spend her life with a man she didn't even know, nor did she want to be a noble lady in a mansion for the sake of so-called fame.

So what if they were businessmen? She felt that their love was better than anything else.

"I understand! I will talk to my father and aunt myself! But you, even if you like my second cousin, a woman must never entrust the rest of her life to a man and gamble half of her life on a man's sincerity!" Zhu Qing'an advised sincerely.

"Eldest sister!" Zhu Baiwei knelt down again and hugged Zhu Qing'an. "I know you are doing this for my own good. It's my own fault! If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I wouldn't have any hope in my life! Don't worry, elder sister. Although I admire the second young master, I also understand the importance of self-love for a woman. I am the daughter of the Marquis of Wen'an. If the second young master forgets his promise in the future, I will not blame myself. If you are heartless, I will leave you!"

"Great! This is the daughter of my Marquis Wen'an!" Zhu Qing'an couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Zhu Baiwei's words made Zhu Qing'an feel relieved. With this mentality, no matter what happens in the future, she will always be able to find her own way.