The queen is crazy and spoiled, and the tyrant bows to her

At this point, Yun Shang's eyes darkened and she continued, "The Lu family are polite to me on the surface, but in their hearts they look down on an orphan like me."

"Only Lu Jinan is different. He doesn't mind my coming and treats me very well."

"He personally taught me music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and taught me to read the books of sages..."

"He is incredibly talented. He could read and write at the age of three and composed poetry at the age of five. He is the most promising eldest son of the Lu family. With his protection, I have spent seven years in peace and stability in the Lu Mansion."

"When I was twelve, rumors circulated in the mansion that he was going to marry his cousin, who was also from an official family and a suitable match for him. But in their eyes, I was just a poor orphan and a burden, not worthy of the glamorous Lu Jinan in their eyes."

"Actually, I never thought about becoming his wife, nor did I expect him to always treat me well, and I certainly never thought about staying in the Lu Mansion forever."

"Later, I took out the marriage certificate and took the initiative to talk to Madam Lu about breaking off the engagement and leaving the mansion. Lu Jinan disagreed, but Madam Lu also said that the engagement was already set and we were all family, so I could rest assured and wait to get married."

"It was also at that time that Lu Jinan expressed his feelings to me."

"I never thought that this gentleman, who has always been aloof, reserved, elegant and dignified, would be so obsessed with telling me his true feelings, with such direct and passionate eyes, and promise me to be together for the rest of my life..."

"But I never expected that they would turn around and sell me to a brothel for a high price."

"I know that I am a poor orphan girl and I am not worthy of him. I just want to seek shelter and live in peace for a few years. When I reach the age of marriage, I will find an ordinary family to marry."

"I never expected anything, anything that didn't belong to me..."

Yun Shang covered her eyes with her hands, trying desperately not to let the tears fall, but the tears burst out from between her fingers.

"He gave me those hopes that I shouldn't have. How could I have ever wanted them..."

When Yun Shang spoke, her voice was tearful, and she was so aggrieved that Jiang Wantang's eyes turned red.

She held Yun Shang in her arms and patted her back gently as if she was coaxing a child.

"I didn't understand at first. Even if they looked down on me, a poor orphan, they could have just called off the engagement. Why did they have to sell me into a brothel?"

"Later, I realized that the Lu family wanted both fame and wealth. Breaking off the engagement would inevitably give people a reason to criticize them, making them ungrateful and damaging the family's reputation. Selling me to a brothel would not only get rid of this troublesome me, but also earn them some money..."

"..."

That night, Jiang Wantang stayed with Yun Shang until late at night, listening to her talk about the past.

A weak and pitiful girl, stuck in the mud, struggles all the way to the sun.

Her experience was far more difficult than what Jiang Wantang knew in her previous life.

Lu Jinan in his youth was both salvation and abyss.

Any ray of sunshine in the darkness is dazzling.

No one could understand better than Jiang Wantang the feeling of falling into the darkness of hell after the sun disappeared.

In the dark night, the two of them hugged each other and sat on the ground for the whole night, until they fell asleep in a daze.

When Ji Wuyuan came over after finishing his official business, he saw the two of them sleeping on the ground, leaning against each other.

He frowned, leaned over, carefully picked up Jiang Wantang from the ground, and placed her on the couch not far away. He raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Seeing this, Xiuzhu also picked up Yunshang and placed her on the couch, then covered them with a brocade quilt.

Before leaving, Ji Wuyuan specifically reminded him not to tell anyone that he had been there tonight.

Jiang Wantang originally thought that Yun Shang would be sad for a long time, but when she opened her eyes the next day, Yun Shang had already taken care of herself.

She is still the gentle and considerate Yun Shang of the past.

Seeing that she was awake, Yun Shang hurriedly urged, "Sister, hurry up and get up. I'll help you dress up. His Majesty will be leaving the court soon after the party."

Jiang Wantang was stunned and let her drag her to dress up.

When Ji Wuyuan came back from court, the person he saw was the eye-catching Jiang Wantang.

Her hair is tied up high, her cheeks are delicately powdered, her lips are bright red, and she is wearing a scarlet gauze dress with gold edges and wide sleeves and flowers with hundreds of butterflies. She sits quietly in the morning light, like a peony in full bloom.

At this moment, the term "beauty of the country" is fully reflected in her.

Even though he had seen her many times, he couldn't help but be amazed every time he saw her, as if he could never see enough.

Ji Wuyuan walked forward, holding her in his arms, a smile etched in his eyes, and his voice was hoarse and seductive: "Why are you up so early, huh?"

Jiang Wantang was indeed still a little dazed, and without thinking, he said, "Waiting for you."

Ji Wuyuan thought that the way she stared at him was very cute, and what she said was very pleasant to the ear.

He raised his thick eyebrows slightly and smiled happily: "Do you want me to carry you to sleep for a while?"

At this time, the young eunuch at the door came to report that the new number one scholar was kneeling in front of Changle Palace, asking to see Miss Yunshang.

Jiang Wantang instantly perked up and glared at Ji Wuyuan.

It was obvious that they regarded him as one of their gang.

Ji Wuyuan chuckled softly, his expression innocent: "Tang'er has wronged me. He came here on his own. It has nothing to do with me."

Jiang Wantang frowned, looked at the young eunuch and said coldly, "Get him out!"

Ji Wuyuan looked at her angry look, smiled and kissed her cheek, put his face against her neck, and coaxed her softly: "Be good, don't be angry anymore."

"I'll take you out of the palace to play in a few days."

Jiang Wantang blinked and looked at him in surprise: "Really?"

Ji Wuyuan smiled lazily: "Yeah."

At this time, the young eunuch at the door came to report again, saying that the new number one scholar refused to leave and insisted on seeing Miss Yunshang.

Jiang Wantang endured it again and again. If Ji Wuyuan hadn't been there, she would definitely let him in, have him beaten up and then thrown out.

Before she could react, Yun Shang had already walked over, bowed, and said, "Sister, I'll go out and meet him. I'll be back soon."

Jiang Wantang's peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, and her emotions could not be heard: "Okay."

Ji Wuyuan raised his hand and touched Jiang Wantang's soft face. He didn't use much force, his movements were restrained and gentle: "Tang'er, are you in a bad mood?"

Jiang Wantang didn't hide it: "Yeah, a little."

Ji Wuyuan asked: "Just a little?"

Jiang Wantang: "A lot."

Ji Wuyuan smiled, very satisfied with her honesty: "Then what should I do to make Tang'er happy?"

"Is it enough to execute Lu Jinan?"

Jiang Wantang looked at him in astonishment: "If I say yes, will Your Majesty really execute him?"

"meeting."

Ji Wuyuan answered without hesitation, his eyes full of seriousness.

Jiang Wantang looked at him, stunned for a moment: "Why?"

"Your Majesty, don't you think highly of him?"