The Eldest Daughter Reborn: She Provoked the Obsessive Crown Prince and Couldn't Escape

In his previous life, Yuan Lu had also broken his leg at a horse racing event;

As the Crown Princess, Fu Luan took care of him day and night, so she didn't have a deep impression of what happened during that time.

She only vaguely remembered that in her previous life, the person fully in charge of the alliance between the Great Wei and the Xianbei was...

Yuanjia, the King of Longxi.

“It’s that ‘nemesis’ again…” Fu Luan sighed.

She took out the "gifts" sent by Yuan Jia, especially the brocade pouch.

"My lady, it's truly unfortunate, my lord is currently out of town in Chang'an. However, he specifically instructed me before he left:"

"If the county magistrate comes to the prince's residence, she can stay there as long as she wants..."

Fu Luan went to the Longxi Prince's Mansion with the token, brocade pouch, and several return gifts, but the chief secretary of the Prince's Mansion said the following.

Fu Luan found it both infuriating and amusing: "I'm not a refugee, what would I do living in his house? I, the county magistrate, have my own home!"

"I appreciate your prince's 'kindness.' Farewell!"

"Please wait, Your Highness!" A shrill voice rang out behind Fu Luan;

This voice was unique to the eunuchs in the palace; Fu Luan knew who it was without even turning around.

"Chief Steward Yang." Fu Luan nodded slightly.

"Although the King of Longxi is not here, my master has something to say..." Yang Jin returned the greeting.

Upon seeing Yang Jin, one knows who is here.

Although Fu Luan did not know what the Emperor was thinking, who would dare disobey the Emperor's orders?

"Then I'll trouble Steward Yang to lead the way for Fu Luan." She led Fu Ling and Hua Luo, but before the three of them had taken two steps, Yang Jin stopped them.

"My master said that only Lady Yuan of County was seen," Yang Jin said with a smile.

"It's alright, I'll be right back, it'll be quick." Fu Luan said before leaving with Yang Jin.

Only Fu Ling and Hua Luo remained in the front hall of the Longxi Prince's Mansion, looking at each other with deep worry.

"Fu Luan greets Your Majesty..."

The emperor dismissed his attendants, leaving only the two of them in the hall.

The Emperor glanced down at her and said disdainfully, "Hmph, Lady Yuan, do you know why I summoned you?"

"I am ignorant, and I hope Your Majesty will enlighten me." Fu Luan pondered, perhaps it was because of Yuan Lu's foot, or perhaps it was because of Xiao Jiu...

Fu Luan felt extremely uncomfortable under the Emperor's gaze; however, the Emperor was, after all, a monarch and an elder.

Fu Luan comforted herself, "It's alright..."

"Give me your guidance? I dare not! That day in the Eastern Palace you cried your heart out, tears streaming down your face, and you fooled me with just a few tears;

"You're amazing! Your cunning and scheming surpass all the concubines in my harem combined!"

"Is that so, A-Luan?" The Emperor suddenly lifted Fu-Luan's chin.

He admired the stunning beauty of this former daughter-in-law, who might soon become his future daughter-in-law, the "most beautiful woman in the Great Wei."

Fu Luan frowned but did not answer.

In her previous life, she was his daughter-in-law until the emperor's death;

The emperor usually addressed her as "Crown Princess" or called her by her given name.

This was the first time the Emperor had used such an affectionate term as "A-Luan," carrying a somewhat ambiguous connotation.

"What a beautiful face... but it doesn't look good if you're always frowning."

"You'll get old..." The Emperor released Fu Luan's chin and instead stroked her brow; as if to smooth out her furrowed brow.

Even the slightest touch from the Emperor made Fu Luan feel nauseous, let alone the fact that this man had once been her father-in-law.

Taking the opportunity, Fu Luan knelt and took a few steps back, "Your Majesty is busy with state affairs, I suppose..."

"What, Ah Luan is not satisfied with me? What a fine young lady of the Fu family!"

"You chatted and laughed with the princes, seducing one after another..."

"What do you take my sons for? And where do you place me?"

"Anyway, your Fu family is just trying to climb the social ladder; why not go all the way and climb up to me, the true emperor?"

"The position of Empress has been vacant for many years, it was prepared for you..." When the Emperor saw that she was about to leave, he pulled her into his arms.

"Father, Father, this is not good..." Fu Luan struggled and whispered, hoping that these two words would bring the Emperor of Great Wei to his senses.

She carefully recalled some details.

In her past life, she wholeheartedly assisted that incompetent Yuan Lu, even though the emperor's seemingly casual gaze occasionally drifted towards her.

She had no interest in trying to fathom the Emperor's intentions, let alone even contemplate such sordid matters!

Looking back now, it's clear that everything was preordained...

Upon hearing the words "Father Emperor," the Emperor indeed released Fu Luan.

Fu Luan disregarded etiquette and rose before the emperor could say "You may dispense with the formalities," tidying her clothes and hair.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor pulled her into his arms again, greedily sucking on her delicate neck;

He left some red marks on it, and wanted to leave more...

"Mmm..." Fu Luan was caught off guard by the kiss; she had never expected the current emperor to be so shameless...

"Do you think I'll let you go just because you call me 'Father' a few times?"

"You have already divorced Yuanlu and are now of marriageable age, not a royal daughter-in-law; besides..."

"Think of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Consort Yang..." The Emperor stared intently at Fu Luan.

His easy agreement to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's divorce had already sparked much speculation.

The rumor was that "the Emperor wants to keep this 'most beautiful woman in the Great Wei' for his own enjoyment!", but no one dared to spread it.

Later, in the Zhaoyang Palace, Fu Luan used the title of "Kui Shou" to exchange for Xiao Jiu's freedom;

The Emperor then bestowed Princess Anagui of the Western Regions upon Yuan Jiu as a concubine, as if slapping her in the face...

Fu Luan wiped the spot where the Emperor had kissed her, and said with a half-smile, "Your Majesty wants to be Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, but Fu Luan dares not compare herself to Yang Guifei."

"Think of Yang Guifei's fate at Mawei, her end was truly tragic; Fu Luan still wants to live a few more years."

A hint of disdain seemed to flash across her beautiful face, only to vanish in an instant.

The Emperor sneered, "You saw me today, and you went out with the mark on your neck. What do you think others will think?"

"If I were to have the female officials in charge of the bedchamber add a note to the record saying that you served me in bed at the Prince of Longxi's residence today, what would others think?"

“Especially Xiao Jiu…you exchanged the title of champion for his freedom in Zhaoyang Palace, but you never took the initiative to look for him afterward;

"But now you're coming to find Yuan Jia... What will Xiao Jiu think?"

The Emperor actually knelt down beside Fu Luan and whispered in her ear:

"Xiao Jiu's youthful nature makes him even easier to be seduced by a cunning woman than Yuan Lu, that good-for-nothing."

"Ah Luan, you can't keep an eye on him..."

"Even if you marry Xiao Jiu and you bet on the right thing, Xiao Jiu will still inherit the throne after I pass away."

Even if you are the 'most beautiful woman in the Great Wei' now, you will be old and faded by then!

"What's the point of being an empress when youth is gone?"

"I know my son well. Xiao Jiu seems devoted and loyal, but in reality..."

Taking advantage of Fu Luan's inattention, the Emperor pulled her into his arms again. He believed that this time he would surely get what he wanted;

But Fu Luan took advantage of his inattention, pulled a hairpin from her hair, and stabbed it into his neck;

Just as the hairpin was about to pierce her flesh, Fu Luan suddenly remembered a more suitable way to escape than "regicide"—

"Your son is already carrying Xiao Jiu's flesh and blood;

"Does Father Emperor intend for me to be pregnant with your imperial grandson and serve you in bed?"