Quick transmigration to punish scumbags, have a child to inherit everything from them

The Empress Dowager was startled and almost fell to the ground, looking at Prince Duan with disbelief.

The two of them had no connection whatsoever.

How can it be!

"You...you shameless! Don't you even know how much older you are than Qiu Li!"

The Dowager Princess took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

Although she wanted Prince Duan to take a concubine and have a few more sons, she never intended for him to take Liang Qiuli as his concubine!

“Mother, age is not a problem. Besides, older people are more caring.”

Prince Duan knew that the Empress Dowager was angry, so he wanted to ease the tension.

"You...does Qiu Li have feelings for you? Do you intend to force yourself on her?!"

The Dowager still wanted to dissuade her son from this idea before things escalated.

Otherwise... otherwise, how will she face Qiu Li's grandmother after she passes away?

Prince Duan continued speaking, trying to dispel his mother's worries.

"He won't take it by force. Don't you know what kind of person your son is?"

Besides, Qiu Li has feelings for me; it's just that there are some things between us that haven't been talked about yet. Once we've talked them out, everything will be fine.

With Prince Duan's words, the Dowager Consort was somewhat relieved, but she still...

"Don't even think about it unless Qiu Li agrees."

The Empress Dowager looked at Prince Duan with a serious expression.

"Yes, I promise I will never force anyone to do anything against their will."

As Prince Duan recalled the scene in his dream where he and Liang Qiuli played music in harmony, painted together, and talked about their thoughts, the corners of his lips involuntarily turned up.

……

"Miss is awake. Are you hungry? There is porridge and side dishes. I will go and bring them to you right away."

Liang Qiuli had just woken up and was still a little confused when Zhu Lu's voice pulled her back to reality.

"Ah."

Liang Qiuli hadn't eaten much all day. She ate a few mouthfuls of porridge to tide her over, and then noticed the curtain outside moving. She asked casually.

"Were the people who came to see me today sent by Young Master Shen?"

Liang Qiuli naturally knew it couldn't be Shen Shu, but she said that to make Prince Duan suspect that her horse's accident was not an accident.

Zhu Lu paused, realizing that her young mistress was unaware that her marriage to the eldest young master had been canceled, and that the eldest young master hadn't even sent anyone to look for her.

If they found out, they'd probably be heartbroken again.

Zhu Lu could only glance cautiously at Liang Qiuli before speaking.

"No, it's because you haven't come back yet that I went to beg the Empress Dowager."

As for Shen Shu, he even said... that you were just going for a walk and didn't mention that your horse suddenly went crazy.

Furthermore, the Emperor has issued an edict announcing your engagement with him; he is not worth your concern!

Zhu Lu carefully observed Liang Qiuli's expression, afraid that she would be saddened by it.

Liang Qiuli sneered inwardly, not expecting Shen Shu to be so protective of Yan Li.

She also learned about her engagement to Shen Shu from the system, and could only sigh that Prince Duan was really efficient.

What she needs to do now is to give Prince Duan some room for imagination.

"Oh, is it so?"

Liang Qiuli simply responded with a faint sound, her face showing little emotion, instead appearing indifferent.

Prince Duan, who was eavesdropping outside, was secretly pleased.

Although Qiu Li had always wanted to cancel her engagement with Shen Shu, he felt that her feelings had changed too quickly.

Now Liang Qiuli should finally give up on Shen Shu.

Moreover, after Liang Qiuli reminded him about her horse's madness, he felt that the horse's madness might not be a simple matter of going berserk; it might have been tampered with.

Upon realizing this, Prince Duan's expression immediately turned serious.

Could it be that Shen Qin and Yan Li are behind this again?

He plans to have someone investigate thoroughly.

If it really is them, then it's not just a simple squabble between children, but a premeditated attempt to kill someone.

Prince Duan made a silent resolution in his heart that he would protect Liang Qiuli from now on. Then, feeling that he had heard enough, he lifted the curtain and went inside.

"You...you've come all this way."

When Liang Qiuli saw Prince Duan enter, she seemed to remember what had happened between the two in the cave, and her face immediately turned red. She hurriedly tried to get up from the bed.

"Lie down, you don't need to get up."

Prince Duan saw that her pale face was flushed with shyness, and his heart stirred.

So cute!

"I have something to discuss with you privately."

Upon hearing his words, Liang Qiuli knew what he was going to say, and waved her hand to let Zhu Lu out first.

She looked at Prince Duan with a puzzled expression, wondering what he wanted to say to her.

"Qiu Li, do you remember Rui from my dream?"

Prince Duan cut straight to the point, since it wasn't appropriate for him to stay at Liang Qiuli's place for too long given his current status.

Liang Qiuli was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting him to ask this question, and was somewhat unsure how to answer.

Prince Duan saw that she had lowered her eyes slightly and knew that she must remember.

"The Rui in my dream is actually me."

Prince Duan took a deep breath.

He looked at Liang Qiuli nervously, afraid that she would feel disgusted because she knew he was Rui.

"How can it be!"

Liang Qiuli looked as if she had just found out, her eyes wide with shock.

Upon seeing this, Prince Duan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He noticed that Liang Qiuli was only surprised and not disgusted, which proved that she didn't dislike him.

"That ink painting you painted, and the story you told me about sneaking off to play by the lake when you were little, and getting scolded by your father when you got home..."

Prince Duan recounted several things that Liang Qiuli had mentioned to him in his dream.

As Liang Qiuli listened, her eyes widened, and she fell into deep thought.

Prince Duan felt a pang of anxiety upon seeing her like this.

The two remained silent for about half an incense stick's time. Liang Qiuli felt it was about time, so she raised her head to look at Prince Duan, her eyes showing a hint of probing.

"You're really wise... but..."

Liang Qiuli was unsure whether she should continue calling him "Brother Rui".

"Don't be nervous. No one else can call me Brother Rui in private."

What Prince Duan needs to do now is to get closer to Liang Qiuli and not let her continue to treat him as an elder.

Liang Qiuli didn't hesitate on this matter; her eyes flickered, and she nodded.

"Brother Rui."

This address warmed Prince Duan's heart. He felt that Liang Qiuli must also have feelings for him, after all, the two had shared an intimate moment in their dreams.

And they should have already accepted their identity.

"After this autumn hunt, I will ask my brother for a royal decree to grant us a marriage. At that time, you will be the only principal wife of the Prince Duan's residence. Is that alright?"

Prince Duan didn't want to be in such a hurry, but he was worried that someone was bullying Liang Qiuli, so he wanted to marry her as soon as possible and protect her.

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After some hesitation, the world still wanted the female protagonist to be the legal wife.