The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

The wedding ceremony continued, but Bai Jianan had no heart for the ceremony. After the two entered the princess's residence, he sent someone to take Heli Hong to his room, claiming that his father had sent a letter, and hurriedly went to his study.

Inside the study, three people were sitting lazily around a round table. On the table, besides snacks to go with drinks, there were also melon seeds, peanuts, and even dates and hawthorns.

"This joyous day is truly special. Look at everyone in the mansion, dressed so festively."

Jia Banwen sipped his wine with a smile, his face flushed, while his eyes lewdly stared at Yan Xingzhi's profile.

Tsk tsk, that face is so handsome, he could never get enough of looking at it in his lifetime. It's just a pity, sigh! Thinking of this, he suddenly felt a little unhappy and continued, "I wonder if this Pavilion Master will really consummate the marriage. After all, his memories are all messed up, and he's surrounded by such a beautiful woman, how could he possibly remain unmoved?"

Yan Xingzhi remained expressionless, the melon seeds in his hand quickly turning into shells and falling to the ground. After listening to Jia Banwen's words, he said disdainfully, "Why bother with him? In the end, we won't be the ones who suffer."

Zang Feng calmly said, "Xingzhi is right. Shangguan Jianyue is not a tolerant person. Moreover, the Shangguan family's family style is really domineering. Divorce? If they really consummate their marriage today, I'm afraid this divorce drama will happen again in the future."

"Reappear? I'm afraid there won't even be a chance for them to reappear."

Yan Xingzhi smiled, a hint of schadenfreude on his face, and said, "Although I have never met this Shangguan Jianyue, after hearing what she did, I think that such a strong-willed girl, if she is still alive, must already know about today's events. In that case, tsk tsk, the day when the Pavilion Master will win back his wife is far from being realized!"

The three of them immediately huddled together, their eyes filled with anticipation for Bai Jianan's future career. Meanwhile, Bai Jianan, who was heading towards the study, sensed a deep malice lurking in the darkness.

He quickly went to the study, pushed the door open, and then quickly closed it. He then frowned at the three people who were still eating and drinking without a care in the world and said, "That's enough. You've been in my residence for two days. I'm getting married now, so it's time for you to leave."

"Leave? Where to? I say, Lord Pavilion Master, something's not right. I am the Vice Pavilion Master of the Qilin Pavilion. It's your wedding, so naturally I should be here to congratulate you. How can I just leave like that?"

Zang Feng curled his lips and echoed, "Yes, back then we made a promise that as long as I couldn't defeat you, I would stay by your side and be your bodyguard. Now, I haven't kept my promise yet, so how can I go back on my word and just leave?"

Jia Banwen chimed in, "Don't look at me, I can't leave either. I'm still pursuing my own happiness."

After saying this, Yan Xingzhi froze, his eyes suddenly darkened, his hands clenched into fists, and his lips split open, exuding a murderous aura.

"Jia Banwen, watch your words and actions."

Jia Banwen immediately surrendered, shrinking his neck and begging for mercy: "Okay, okay, I won't say anything more, I'll eat it, alright?"

After saying that, he lowered his head and began to eat voraciously. Bai Jianan frowned and looked at the three of them, a cold glint in his eyes. He said, "You are no longer the deputy head of the Qilin Pavilion. You have betrayed the Qilin Pavilion. Out of old feelings, I do not want to hurt you. Do not push your luck."

And you, no, our agreement was entirely up to the victor. Now, I don't need you anymore. You can leave and find your freedom; there's no need for you to stay here.

After Bai Jianan finished speaking, Zang Feng and Yan Xingzhi laughed together. Their laughter was so loud that Bai Jianan frowned even more deeply and couldn't help but ask, "Is it funny? Isn't it?"

"Yes, it's a fart."

Yan Xingzhi said with a smile, then looked at Bai Jianan and said sarcastically, "The Pavilion Master can't even protect his own memories anymore. It seems that the Pavilion Master of Qilin Pavilion really needs to be replaced."

“Memory? My memory is perfectly normal. What do I need to preserve? Yan Xingzhi, don’t think that just because we grew up together, I will tolerate you. Now, you leave the Princess’s residence immediately and never let me see you again.”

Yan Xingzhi shrugged and smiled helplessly, saying, "I can leave, but you mustn't regret it. Oh, and by the way, don't consummate your marriage with your new wife, or you'll be in trouble."

After Yan Xingzhi finished speaking, he left gracefully, walking past Bai Jianan with his chest out and head held high. Jia Banwen quickly got up and followed him. Zang Feng was the last to get up. After walking to Bai Jianan's side, he sighed and said, "Although you won't believe anything I say now, and will only believe what's in your head, as a friend, I still have to tell you the truth."

The bride you're marrying now isn't the one you've been dreaming of day and night. If you don't want to be abandoned when you find your true bride, then you'd better keep a close eye on what's hidden in your belt now, lest you stumble and fall into a ditch and never climb out again.

Zang Feng also left. Bai Jianan sat down in the armchair in front of the desk with a gloomy face. Looking at the mess on the floor, something flashed through his mind, but it was too fast for him to grasp.

A wave of fatigue washed over him. He was sitting in his seat rubbing his temples when he heard a guard outside call out, "Your Highness, the Princess Consort has sent word that it is late and the dew is heavy. You should go back and rest."

Bai Jianan wanted to refuse, but the words wouldn't come out. His mind was filled with the sadness and heartache on that face that had looked at him with such deep affection, only to be rejected.

Now, on their wedding day, if he neglects his beloved, it will inevitably affect her.

Thinking of this, he waved his hand and said, "I know, I'll go over after I finish these things."

A voice called out from outside the door, "Yes."

Then silence returned. Bai Jianan leaned wearily against the back of his chair, his face growing increasingly blank, so much so that he didn't even want to leave to consummate his marriage with his beloved bride.

He didn't know what was going on. Was it because of what those people said earlier that affected him?

He knew it wasn't true, because when Murong Chuan came to cause trouble and mentioned Shangguan Hanque, he felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if someone had stabbed him there, leaving a bloody mess even without a visible wound.

That night, Bai Jianan returned to the bridal chamber, but after lifting the veil, she lay down and fell fast asleep.

The reason was that he was exhausted from handling official duties.

Looking at Bai Jianan, who was fast asleep, Heli Hong felt wronged and wanted to cry. But looking at his tired and pale face, she couldn't bear to touch the Gu worm anymore. She gently wiped Bai Jianan's face, took off his outer robe, lay down next to him, and put her arm around his waist. She stared expectantly at the back of his head.

However, she waited for a long time until Bai Jianan's breathing returned to normal before Heli Hong sighed in despair, turned her back to Bai Jianan, closed her eyes, and a tear remained in her eye, refusing to fall from the corner of her eye for a long time.

Just as Heri Hong turned her back to Bai Jianan and closed her eyes to sleep, Bai Jianan, who had been fast asleep beside her, suddenly opened her eyes, her confusion replaced by murderous intent.

Murong Chuan chased Jian Yue all the way to a desolate slope outside the city before stopping her. He then asked her, "Who are you, and why are you chasing me?"

Murong Chuan smiled slightly, his eyes showing the tenderness he was good at, and said, "Stop pretending. I recognized you back at the General's Mansion. I just didn't expect you to dare to show up in the capital. Aren't you afraid of being discovered and arrested?"

The figure opposite paused slightly, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Murong Chuan. After a long while, she said in a hoarse voice, "Your Highness is right. Now, haven't I just made one wrong move and been discovered by Your Highness? What? Does Your Highness want to take me back to be punished?"

"You're overthinking it. I only contacted you because I missed you, and I had no other intentions. I'm overjoyed that you're safe and sound now, so why would I send you to that prison to suffer?"

He sighed and said, "I told you long ago that Bai Jianan was not a good match, but you wouldn't listen. Now you see? Can't you let go?"

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue suddenly smiled, her tone filled with deep resentment as she said, "Let go? How can I let go? Who knows how much I've sacrificed? Just because of a so-called witch, I'm to be divorced, and my family members are falsely accused of betrayal and forced to flee to distant lands. Tell me, what wrong have I done? Why are you treating me like this?"

Her tone was filled with deep sorrow, as if Murong Chuan's words had ignited her grievances, making her unable to stop her angry questioning.

A hint of smugness flashed in Murong Chuan's eyes, but his tone was serious as he spoke in defense of others: "It's not your fault. The fault lies in the fact that Bai Jianan is not good enough for you at all. Yueyue, wouldn't it be better to forget him? Let's start over."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue was taken aback at first, then said sarcastically, "How could I forget? How could I forget? I hate him. I wish I could kill him right now, devour his flesh, and drink his blood, so that he would know that I, Shangguan Jian Yue, would never let go of someone who betrayed my feelings."

So, Bai Jianan, now that you're getting married, I don't care whether you've forgotten me or not. You'll see what happens to you later.

Murong Chuan suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Jian Yue seriously, saying, "In that case, I can help you. Come back with me, and I will help you take revenge."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue raised her eyes, blinked, and asked, "Go back? Where?"

"Of course it's my residence. Where else could you go? Don't worry, I'll protect you."

Jian Yue shook her head, her eyes filled with emotion, but then suddenly dimmed as she said, "Thank you, but I can't burden you any further. I can handle my own affairs."