Every time the prince opens his eyes, he sees

The emperor's face darkened. "Changning, as a princess, you've lived a life of luxury since childhood, with everything you want. But things in this world don't always go as you wish. Since Liu Wenxuan is already engaged, you shouldn't force her. If word gets out, wouldn't people laugh at our royal disrespect?"

Princess Changning stamped her feet unwillingly, "Royal brother, are you just going to watch me suffer injustice? From childhood to adulthood, when have you not given me what I wanted? This time, I want Liu Wenxuan too!"

Unexpectedly, this time the emperor didn't want to go along with Changning. "Changning, if you need someone, I can find you countless young talents. But since Liu Wenxuan already has someone in his heart, you shouldn't bother with him any more. How about this? I'll give you a thousand taels of gold and ten boxes of jewels as compensation. How about that?"

Although Princess Changning was reluctant, she had to agree with tears in her eyes when she saw her brother's firm attitude.

On the other side, Lu Yaoyao and Liu Wenxuan returned to their new home. When Liu's mother saw her son, she was so excited that her eyes filled with tears. The two hugged each other tightly. The scene was warm and touching.

Afterwards, Liu Wenxuan looked at Lu Yaoyao with gratitude and said, "Yaoyao, this time it's all thanks to you. If you hadn't brought my mother to the capital, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to see her."

Lu Yaoyao smiled and said, "We are one family and should keep our distance. Auntie will still be my relative from now on. This is as it should be."

Mother Liu held Lu Yaoyao's hand, her eyes full of love, "Yaoyao, you've worked so hard. I really hope Wenxuan will marry you soon, so we can be a real family from now on."

Lu Yaoyao smiled shyly.

The family settled down in their new home and started a new life.

Thanks to the help of that important person, the Lu family's embroidery shop was quickly opened. The double-sided embroidery was very popular among the ladies and young ladies of wealthy families in Beijing for its unique embroidery method, so its fame gradually grew.

Liu Wenxuan was busy attending court and handling official business every day, while Lu Yaoyao stayed at home to accompany her mother and Liu's mother, and occasionally went out to stroll around the capital to familiarize herself with the environment.

However, Princess Changning did not give up her pursuit of Liu Wenxuan.

Although she promised her brother the emperor that she would not bother him anymore, she secretly began to look for opportunities to get close to Liu Wenxuan, trying to break up him and Lu Yaoyao.

One day, Princess Changning learned that Liu Wenxuan was going to attend a literary gathering, and she used her power to invite the organizing minister to attend as well.

At the elegant gathering, she deliberately looked for opportunities to approach Liu Wenxuan, wanting to get close to him.

But Liu Wenxuan always kept his distance from her, being polite yet cold. Princess Changning was furious, but she couldn't get angry in public.

Just then, she saw Lu Yaoyao also coming to Yaji.

Lu Yaoyao was not one of the invited guests, but was asked by the organizer to send her a batch of new embroidery products from the embroidery shop.

However, Liu Wenxuan was still very happy to see Lu Yaoyao here, and couldn't help but walk over to talk to her.

Everyone was whispering and discussing.

"This newly crowned number one scholar seems to be completely indifferent to the princess. I originally thought he was deliberately trying to keep her company and act pretentiously, but it turns out he has a crush on someone, and that's why he's keeping his distance from her."

"It seems that the princess is actively pursuing Liu Wenxuan, not that Liu Wenxuan is trying to curry favor with the powerful and want to become the princess's consort."

"After the princess's previous actions, anyone who becomes her consort will be unlucky..."

Princess Changning was almost driven mad when she heard those noises.

She must find an opportunity to teach this damn country woman a lesson.

Let her know that not everyone is qualified to compete with her for a man.

At this moment, Princess Changning had to suppress the anger in her heart and force a smile on her face.

The elegant gathering continued, with scholars and writers either reciting poems or writing with brushes, creating a scene of elegance and grace.

Princess Changning took the opportunity to comment on poems and paintings to intentionally or unintentionally mock Lu Yaoyao for her humble background and inexperience.

However, Lu Yaoyao did not show any panic, and she knew how to advance and retreat appropriately. Although her talent was not the best, she did not make a fool of herself. Occasionally, she exchanged a tacit glance with Liu Wenxuan. The sweetness and trust made Princess Changning even more jealous.

Finally, the gathering came to an end and people began to leave one after another.

Princess Changning seized the opportunity and stopped in front of Lu Yaoyao, a cold smile on her lips, "Miss Lu, you are really good at making Wenxuan fall in love with you."

Lu Yaoyao smiled calmly and replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Princess, you are too kind. Wenxuan and I are in love with each other, and it is beyond the reach of any means. Princess, of noble status, I believe you will understand this sincere emotion."

Princess Changning's face darkened upon hearing this. Just as she was about to explode, she heard Liu Wenxuan's voice, "Princess Changning, Yaoyao is the one I love in my heart. Please don't embarrass her."

Liu Wenxuan stood beside Lu Yaoyao, his eyes firm and his tone full of unquestionable protection.

Princess Changning felt a pang of pain in her heart upon seeing this, but she still managed to save face, "Liu Wenxuan, there's nothing I can't get whoever I set my eyes on. Don't regret defending her like this today!"

Liu Wenxuan shook his head and said firmly, "Princess, in life, there are things you should do and things you shouldn't do. Heaven and earth can bear witness to my feelings for Yaoyao. No matter how much pressure you put on me, I will not change my mind."

After saying that, Liu Wenxuan took Lu Yaoyao's hand and walked through the crowd, leaving Princess Changning standing there with an angry look on her face.

After returning to the palace, Princess Changning began to plot. She decided to use the power in her hands to create trouble for Lu Yaoyao's family and the embroidery shop, forcing Lu Yaoyao to leave Liu Wenxuan on her own initiative.

First, Lu's mother went out on the street and was robbed and scratched for no reason. Then, the embroidery shop could not receive orders or had its goods returned in bulk without reason.

Lu Yaoyao felt so distressed when she saw her injured mother. After a quick investigation, she found out that it was Changning who did it.

"It seems that this overly spoiled princess must be taught a lesson."

Changning received a letter from Lu Yaoyao requesting to see her.

This made her overjoyed. She thought her conspiracy had succeeded and finally made Lu Yaoyao surrender.

She dressed up and left the palace.

Made an appointment with Lu Yaoyao to meet at a teahouse.

"Lu Yaoyao, you are indeed sensible. However, this princess will not treat you unfairly. As long as you are willing to leave Liu Wenxuan, I can compensate you for the losses your embroidery shop has suffered during this period, and I can also send you a few boxes of precious medicine to nourish your mother."

She clearly stated that it was she who did it and hurt her mother.

Lu Yaoyao remained calm, "I respect the princess."

She picked up the tea and drank it all, then gestured to Changning to drink some tea.

The arrogant Chang Ning would never think that Lu Yaoyao would poison him, so he gave her face and took a sip of tea.

But soon, she felt something was wrong. Her body felt like it was trapped between ice and fire, alternating between hot and cold, which was very uncomfortable.

"What's wrong with me?" she asked in a pinched voice.

Lu Yaoyao smiled faintly, putting away her fake respectful attitude, "I just poisoned your tea to make sure you obey."

"Poison? What poison?" Changning's pupils dilated.

"Don't worry, you won't die. As long as you cooperate with me and come to me every month to get medicine, you won't be poisoned and will live well. But if you still want to harm me, I'm not afraid of anything. Princess, you want to be buried with me?"