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

Gu Yin knew Hua Xiangrong's temper perfectly well. She knew that she had indeed offended Hua Xiangrong this time, so she could only continue to apologize. Afterward, she was kicked out by Hua Xiangrong.

As soon as she left the room, Guiwazi approached her and asked, "Greetings, Aunt. When did you go to the master's room? I didn't see you there. Is there some secret passage in this building?"

Gu Yin looked at Guiwazi and said indifferently, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask. Didn't anyone tell you when you came? Besides, you're stepping on the line right now."

Guiwazi was taken aback. He looked down and saw that he was stepping on the boundary that Hua Xiangrong had drawn for him. He immediately smiled and withdrew his foot, saying, "Don't take it so seriously. I just stepped on it. Just don't tell the master."

Gu Yin said, "Whether you tell me or not, the Lord will know. Don't do anything strange, or tomorrow will be your death anniversary."

After Gu Yin finished speaking, she turned and went downstairs. Guiwazi snorted angrily, "Just a withered flower, what's there to pretend? Once His Highness takes your master, let's see how you escape my grasp... Ouch~ Who hit me?"

Gu Yin said coldly without turning her head: "Most of the women in Lan Yue Lou are withered flowers and fallen willows. You are a servant in the noble prince's mansion, which is more noble than us. In that case, this Lan Yue Lou is not a place for a big shot like you. I will tell the Second Prince in a moment, and you can go back to your prince's mansion!"

Guiwazi hadn't found out who hit him, and upon hearing Gu Yin's words, he was stunned for a moment, then glared at Gu Yin and said fiercely, "Using the Second Prince to intimidate me? Do you really think the Prince cares about the people here?"

Gu Yin said, "Your Highness cares about the Lord of the Tower, so this is not a place for you to run wild."

As Gu Yin said this, she had already reached the first floor. Guiwazi never expected that Gu Yin would keep her word. In just a moment, he was summoned downstairs by Murong Yu and dragged back to the palace, where he ended his life. But that's another story.

Meanwhile, in Hua Xiangrong's room, a man and a wolf stood in front of her, seemingly asking for a reward. Jian Yue shook her head and said, "It's fine for my darling to squat on the ground and stick out his tongue, he's just an animal, but why are you sitting on the ground sticking out your tongue at me? Lianfei, do you really think you're a wolf?"

Lianfei paused, subconsciously retracting her tongue and glancing silently at her darling. She lowered her head and remained silent. Hua Xiangrong chuckled and said, "The little devil is doomed. New people will come here. It's better to be this stupid little devil. Tell me, did you do something good or ruin my plans?"

Lianfei lowered her head and said, "Gu Yin made it."

It means I only hit him once, and the whole thing has nothing to do with me.

Hua Xiangrong snorted and said, "Gu Yin is a worry, and you're a worry too. Fine, you and your darling go back to the mountains! Don't come back without a summons."

Lianfei paused, looked up at Hua Xiangrong, and said, "Gu Yin."

Hua Xiangrong raised an eyebrow: "You want to plead for her?"

Lianfei shook her head, looking blankly at Hua Xiangrong. Hua Xiangrong smiled and said, "Lianfei, you understand things better than Gu Yin, yet you are as innocent as a child. I really don't know if living like this is tiring or easy for you."

Gu Yin has her own thoughts; she's not like you. You think you're happy just being with your sweetheart, and you'd give up everything for her, but Gu Yin is different. She came into my life with a purpose. Whether she lives or dies is not up to her.

Lianfei nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite. Then she looked at her darling, whose eyes were full of disdain, which made her chuckle.

Hua Xiangrong rolled her eyes and said, "Baby, you're really lucky to have such a beautiful woman by your side. You have to protect her."

"Ow!"

The only person they want to protect is you.

Hua Xiangrong patted its head and said, "I know, but she works for me, so she can't get hurt."

"Ow!"

Okay, I'll listen to you and not eat her.

After comforting the little one, Hua Xiangrong said to Lianfei, "I won't be here tonight. You and the little one stay here. If anyone comes looking for you, just kill them. Don't ask any questions. Even if it's Gu Yin, act quickly."

Lianfei nodded, and Hua Xiangrong continued, "Lianfei, if you really want to be with my darling, you'll have to kill for me forever. Are you really sure about this?"

Lianfei hesitated for a moment, then nodded firmly and said, "I'm willing."

Hua Xiangrong smiled slightly and said, "Alright, then tonight will be your first test. Kill anyone who breaks into this room, no matter who they are."

After leaving Lan Yue Tower, Shangguan Hanque returned to the General's Mansion in high spirits to prepare his attire for the appointment that evening. However, before he could finish packing, a servant came to report that his wife had come looking for him.

He was immediately puzzled, when the messenger said that the old general had arrived at the front hall and invited the woman in, and was now just waiting for him to come over.

Shangguan Hanque arrived at the front hall with a puzzled look on his face, only to see Hua Xiangrong sitting in a seat with her legs crossed, smiling. The person sitting at the head of the table, glaring and puffing out his beard, was none other than his grandfather, Shangguan Ting. He immediately blushed and was at a loss for what to do.

The moment he appeared, Hua Xiangrong stood up, bowed to Shangguan Ting, and said, "The matter was urgent, and I spoke without thinking. I have offended you greatly."

As he stood up, Shangguan Hanque suddenly noticed that Hua Xiangrong's belly seemed to be much bigger than before.

Shangguan Ting snorted coldly and looked at Shangguan Hanque, saying, "You mean this is the wife you want to marry?"

"Ah? Ah."

Shangguan Hanque nodded, which angered Shangguan Ting so much that he pointed at his nose and cursed, "Then why didn't you bring her back sooner? I've been worrying about you not being able to find a wife every day, but I never expected that you had already been secretly having an affair. Tell me, is the child in her belly yours?"

puff!

Hua Xiangrong was completely dumbfounded and hurriedly said, "What are you saying, General? I... am a virgin."

Shangguan Ting immediately said with disdain, "Your belly is already this big, and you still call yourself a virgin? Who are you trying to fool? Now that you're in my Shangguan mansion, stop with the pretense and hurry up and give me a great-grandson. I'll take this opportunity to throw this brat out."

He pointed at Shangguan Hanque while speaking, making Shangguan Hanque feel embarrassed. Hua Xiangrong suddenly smiled, stretched out her hand, and instantly took out the cotton from her stomach. Shangguan Ting's eyes widened again.

Hua Xiangrong smiled and said, "This is only a temporary measure. Please don't be offended, General. I came here on someone's behalf, and I don't want to alert the enemy, so this is the only way."

Shangguan Ting's expression finally returned to normal, and he said seriously, "If you've done this, why are you slandering my grandson's innocence? By doing this, aren't you ruining the reputation of the Shangguan family?"

Hua Xiangrong smiled and countered, "But if the Shangguan family's glory is preserved, will the Emperor let them off easily? I'm afraid the old general has been worried about this for a long time, but hasn't been able to find a solution."

Shangguan Ting narrowed his eyes, and Hua Xiangrong continued to laugh: "The Shangguan family lost its eldest daughter sixteen years ago, which is an example. I ask you, under this whole world, all land belongs to the king, so why can't we find a mere woman?"

I don't believe the excuse that he couldn't find it anywhere. To put it bluntly, he simply doesn't want to help you. It's because there's a huge conspiracy hidden behind this. Old General, may I speak of it?

"speak."

Shangguan Ting spoke with unwavering resolve, but the seriousness in his eyes couldn't hide the tension beneath.

Hua Xiangrong smiled and looked at Shangguan Hanque, saying, "Actually, Xiangrong came to the capital a year ago for someone, and this person has extensive connections with your family. This is why I felt a good impression of your son after seeing him."

Shangguan Ting looked at Shangguan Hanque in silence for a moment, then said, "Hanque looks like his aunt. Who do you think that person is?"

Hua Xiangrong said, "Sixteen years ago, the daughter of the eldest daughter of the Shangguan family, Shangguan Jianyue, disappeared."

Everything became clear from Hua Xiangrong's words. Shangguan Hanque never expected that his aunt was still alive and suffering so close by. He immediately picked up his spear and walked towards the gate. Shangguan Ting saw this and angrily said, "Stop! What are you doing?"

"Charge into the Qiu family and rescue my aunt."

Hua Xiangrong sneered: "Rescue him? How? You went there so recklessly, not knowing the traps in that dungeon. It's impossible to find someone there, and do you think you can defeat the guards by yourself? You idiot."

Shangguan Hanque said in frustration, "Then what should we do?"

"Cold salad."

As Hua Xiangrong spoke, she leaned back in her chair and looked at the silent Shangguan Ting, asking, "What does the old general think of your granddaughter?"

Shangguan Ting said, "How can I believe you? If you're just using this lie to trick me into making an enemy of the Qiu family, what's your explanation?"

Hua Xiangrong smiled and said, "The old general is right to suspect. I am a person of unknown origin, so naturally I cannot be trusted. But the old general should know what his daughter looks like! Today, I have brought a portrait of Yueyue. The old general will know at a glance."

As Hua Xiangrong spoke, she took out a portrait from her bosom and handed it over. Shangguan Ting took it tremblingly and looked at it. Immediately, tears welled up in his eyes.

"They look alike, so alike, they're practically identical. Is this my granddaughter?"

Hua Xiangrong said, "Of course, it's just that Yueyue can't come to the capital right now, so I can only stay here to gather information for her. I'm only here to find the old general because there's been a change in the court and trouble has arisen with the Kongshang Emperor. I had no choice but to reveal myself."

Shan Guan Han Que paused, then asked, "So, you said you wanted to meet me at night to tell me this?"

Hua Xiangrong looked over and noticed a faint sense of disappointment in Shangguan Hanque's eyes. She chuckled and said, "Those words were naturally meant for others to hear. Did you really take them seriously? Are you disappointed?"

Shangguan Hanque pursed his lips, while Shangguan Ting, puzzled, clasped his hands in greeting to Hua Xiangrong and said, "Thank you for informing me, Miss. Since I cannot see my granddaughter at this time, and your situation is extremely dangerous, why not move to the Shangguan residence? At least then, the beauty will dare not touch you."

Hua Xiangrong shook her head and said, "Thank you, General. I'm doing quite well in the capital. I have people protecting me, so you don't need to worry about that. But in the future, I would appreciate it if you would visit me more often and make a splash."

Shangguan Ting asked curiously, "Where does the young lady live?"

"The most popular brothel in the capital, Lan Yue Lou."

Shangguan Ting: ...