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

Hua Xiangrong's determination led the two to set off back to the village before their injuries had fully healed. Fortunately, the journey was not far, and with Mr. Yuan's protection, their injuries did not rupture. Even more gratifying was that they encountered Shangguan Jianyue on their way home.

Hua Xiangrong felt a sense of familiarity with Shangguan Jianyue and was very affectionate towards him. After returning to the village, the two became inseparable.

Listening to Shangguan Jianyue recount their meeting and experiences, Hua Xiangrong suddenly realized that she did not regret going down the mountain this time; on the contrary, she felt even more joy.

Not all people are bad, and when Shangguan Jianyue told her that the bad person who captured and tortured her was dead, she felt even more at ease.

She also discovered that she would always believe what Shangguan Jianyue said, no matter what. It was like a signal implanted in her body, transmitting the word "trust" to her, whether she knew it or not.

The two grew closer and closer, and even chose to get married on the same day. What was even more joyous was that, before the wedding, Hua Xiangrong regained her memory under Shangguan Jianyue's unintentional stimulation, which moved Shangguan Hanque to tears.

On their wedding day, due to Qiu Lingyu's intervention and Hua Xiangrong's disdain for the Qilin Pavilion, the wedding ceremony turned into a farce. Shangguan Jianyue became the one who got married, while Bai Jianan became the one who married down.

However, everything is fine. Bai Jianan truly loves Shangguan Jianyue and doesn't care at all whether he marries her or not. A man like that deserves to be loved.

Having regained her memories, Hua Xiangrong understands that their relationship was hard-won and knows exactly what they should do now.

Qilin Pavilion has wronged Riliang Mountain. This matter will have to be dealt with sooner or later. It would be better to settle things through marriage and make everyone happy.

On their wedding night, Hua Xiangrong did not consummate their marriage with Shangguan Jianyue. Their first time had already taken place in Shangguan Jianyue's room the moment Hua Xiangrong regained her memories. Now, the two of them stood hand in hand on the rooftop, looking at the sky, their eyes filled with longing and memories.

After watching for a while, Hua Xiangrong spoke first.

She said, "Han Que, have you ever given up looking for me?"

Shangguan Hanque smiled slightly and held Hua Xiangrong's hand even tighter. He said, "Give up? Why should I give up? How can I give up on the wife I fell in love with at first sight? I once thought that if I couldn't find you in a day, I would search for a month; if I couldn't find you in a month, I would search for a year; if I couldn't find you in a year, I would search for a lifetime. If I really couldn't find you, then I would stay with you in seclusion and keep you company."

Hua Xiangrong chuckled, her eyes warming, and deliberately said, "A life of quiet contemplation and detachment? How come I didn't know you were a monk with a pure and abstinent heart? That day, someone proved with their actions that you have nothing to do with being a pure and abstinent."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Hanque blushed and turned away from Hua Xiangrong, saying, "If I didn't have you, my heart would be dead. How could I not have the heart of a monk? You are alive, standing properly in front of me. Facing you, everything I have is yours."

As he spoke, his grip tightened. Hua Xiangrong smiled, leaned closer to him, and sighed, saying, "Sometimes I think you're a stubborn blockhead, but sometimes I'm really defeated by your heartfelt sweet words. Tell me, aren't you sent by heaven to save me?"

Shangguan Hanque took the opportunity to pull Hua Xiangrong into his arms, and with a leap, he carried her off the roof, saying, "No matter what, we are destined to be husband and wife. You are in me and I am in you. That's why God favored me and let me come up the mountain, where I found you."

Hua Xiangrong and Shangguan Hanque's love came with a bang, like a thunderclap, but ended quietly, like a new beginning. The two of them, with one heart, eventually came together and never wanted to leave each other again.

A few months later, with a loud cry, Shangguan Jianyue's first child was born. Hua Xiangrong was filled with envy. When the child was brought out, she immediately snatched it and held it in her arms, saying, "Tsk tsk, so ugly, is this really Yueyue's child?"

Shangguan Ting stroked his beard and laughed heartily, "All newborn babies look like this. They'll grow out of shape in a few days. Come, come, let your great-grandfather hold you. My great-grandson, so good, so good."

Seeing this, Hua Xiangrong smiled and stepped back to the side, her eyes filled with dejection. Shangguan Hanque, who had been standing to the side, carefully stepped forward and gently comforted her, "Don't be sad, Grandpa won't dislike us because of this."

Hua Xiangrong glanced at him and said irritably, "Of course I know, but I'm just envious. It's a pity I can't have children. If Lu Zhe were still alive, I would tear him to pieces and grind his bones to dust."

Lu Zhe ruined her body with poison back then, and she could no longer be a mother. She hadn't felt anything before, but now that she saw Jian Yue give birth to a child, her heart began to ache. However, after a while, she let it go and said, "It's okay. If I can't have children, I'll just go out and pick one up. I can raise it and have it take care of me."

Shangguan Hanque paused, then silently turned his head. So you want to raise a child so that the child will serve you when they grow up!

Hua Xiangrong's joke turned into a reality a few days later.

Yue Leyun gave birth to a boy in the palace. His biological father was the deceased Murong Yu. The child was not lucky. His mother caused trouble in the Cold Palace and was beaten by the crazy concubines there, causing him to go into premature labor. The child was born barely bigger than a palm and only survived after being nourished with precious medicines.

After hearing the news, Hua Xiangrong had an idea and went straight to Shangguan Jianyue. Shangguan Jianyue did not disappoint. After going to the capital, he brought the child back. The child became the eldest son of the Shangguan family and was named Wutong.

From then on, Hua Xiangrong was fulfilled, and Shangguan Hanque was relieved. Neither of them had any regrets.

As time passed and the days and months went by, the worries in Hua Xiangrong's heart finally surfaced.

Eighteen years have passed. She and Shangguan Hanque have spent eighteen years together. On Shangguan Hanque's eighteenth birthday, the two were celebrating on the mountain when a sudden landslide occurred. They both fell off a cliff and disappeared without a trace.

Shangguan Jianyue sent people to search for a long time, but they could not find the remains of the two. In the end, she built a cenotaph for them and carefully nurtured Shangguan Wutong from then on. But that is another story.

boom!

The tremendous tremor caused Hua Xiangrong's ears to ache. She instinctively covered her head with her hands and rolled to the side to avoid a stone slab. Then, she heard the voice that had filled her with resentment for countless nights.

"Wildcat, I'm sorry. In the assassin profession, there can only be one ace. Your existence is an obstacle to my progress. So, I'm sorry. I'll burn more paper money for you in the future."

"Grey mouse!"

Almost gritting her teeth, Hua Xiangrong clutched her stinging arm, her eyes fixed intently on the ceiling. The explosions continued, and she was trapped under a slab of stone. Her hiding place was at the very back of a collapsed staircase, where she had narrowly escaped being crushed to death.

At this moment, she was too shocked by what she had experienced to think. Her mind was filled with nothing but the image of Shangguan Hanque, except for the betrayal by the gray rat.

She still came back. What happened to Shangguan Hanque? They had lived together for eighteen years and had no regrets. But when she returned, Yin'e Mountain collapsed. Would something have happened to Shangguan Hanque?

She thought for a long time, until her arm went numb, before she lazily glanced at it. The wound was turned outwards, but it hadn't broken the bone, which was already a good result. She tore a piece of cloth from her skirt and wrapped it around her arm before she relaxed. Looking at the narrow space where she was alive, she couldn't help but laugh sarcastically and said, "God, are you playing with me? You brought me back so that I would relive death?"

"And you're being so unfair! I'd much rather be shot in the head than buried alive like this. Why did you put me in this corner?"

Apart from Gray Rat's last words, she heard nothing else. Now she had been crouching in this corner for over an hour, and there was no sound outside. It seemed that this place had become a ruin. Even if someone had detected that there was still life, it would take more than a day or two to dig it out.

And she.

Looking at her wound, she rubbed her temples weakly. It seemed there was really no hope. With excessive blood loss and no food, she could only last two more days at most.

The watch on her wrist was still ticking away, emitting a faint glow in the darkness. With each tick, the warmth emanating from her body gradually faded. She kept her eyes half-closed, silent, conserving her strength.

Wildcats are called wildcats because they have exceptional endurance and explosive power, and they are also very lucky to survive.

When survival is virtually impossible, as long as she has a glimmer of hope, she can live longer.

The gray rat was killed.

He killed the person he had treated kindly for over a decade.

She had to live; only by living could she have a chance to kill the gray rat.

"Rong'er, Rong Rong'er, can you hear me?"

"Rong'er, where are you? Give me a voice!"

In a daze, Hua Xiangrong heard a familiar voice. She licked her dry lips and raised her weak arm to look at her watch.

Twelve hours have passed. Was she hallucinating? She actually heard Shangguan Hanque's voice. It was somewhat ridiculous.

But why does the voice sound so real, and even carry a sense of impatience and unease?

Hua Xiangrong didn't have time to think much before she picked up the stone and began tapping the ground repeatedly.

As her tapping grew weaker, a ray of light shone before her eyes.

But the blinding light disappeared in an instant, a garment was placed over her head, and then a deep, familiar voice murmured in her ear.

"Hang in there, Rong'er, you'll be alright."

Hua Xiangrong pricked up her ears, then smiled and nestled obediently in the man's arms, murmuring, "I actually heard your voice. I'm afraid I'm going to die! Well, dying in your arms is my biggest dream."