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

"I think that kind of woman would never care about such a thing, otherwise she wouldn't be chasing someone in the street. But what I'm more curious about is, who exactly is she? There's no reason why she can't even afford to offend the little prince of the Northwest."

Jian Yue was very curious. This young prince was so composed and at ease when facing Bai Jianan, the crown prince, so why was he chased so badly by a woman? Could it be a karmic debt?

But judging from the young prince's appearance, he doesn't seem like the kind of person who would have many affairs!

With her chin resting on her hand, Jian Yue's eyes revealed a strong potential for gossip.

When Bai Jianan saw Jian Yue like this for the first time, he couldn't help but chuckle. Jian Yue frowned and looked over, so Bai Jianan quickly stopped laughing and said, "In the Northwest, there is an uncrowned city that existed before the king of a different surname was crowned."

Upon hearing this, Jian Yue asked, "You're saying that girl is from the City of the Uncrowned?"

Bai Jianan nodded: "The scouts reported that the City of the Uncrowned has been very turbulent recently. It seems that a struggle for succession has broken out. Therefore, the city lord of the City of the Uncrowned has sought help from the king of a different surname and sent several of his children who were not involved to stay temporarily in the king's palace."

Jian Yue nodded and said, "So, this woman is the daughter of the city lord of the Uncrowned City? She fell in love with the young prince at first sight when she arrived at the palace of the non-royal prince, so she chased him all the way from the Northwest to the capital?"

Bai Jianan laughed and said, "You guessed right."

Jian Yue frowned: "But what does this have to do with me and Xiao Cui? So everyone from the Northwest is crazy? They just grab anyone they see in the road and tie them up? And they want to tie up the whole family?"

Bai Jianan shook his head: "Perhaps Chu Tianyi's kidnapping of you was a misunderstanding, but that girl deliberately kidnapped Xiao Cui. As for the reason..."

As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on Jian Yue, and his gaze turned mournful, making Jian Yue feel inexplicably guilty. She shouted, "What are you looking at? Hurry up and tell me!"

Bai Jianan paused before saying, "The young prince of the Northwest has a strange obsession with cleanliness. Since childhood, apart from his own mother and wet nurse, no one can get close to him. Even in infancy, he has always been like this."

He carried you all the way yesterday and even brought you into the palace's temporary residence. Tell me, isn't that worth the young prince's suitors resorting to any means necessary?

Jian Yue was taken aback, then found it ridiculous, and laughed, saying, "What does this have to do with me and Xiao Cui? We're both victims, okay?"

Bai Jianan shrugged: "How much brain do you think someone from the City of No Crowns can have? They come out at a fixed time every year. Once they've become so closed off, they'll start thinking about all sorts of things."

I think she simply kidnapped Xiao Cui but didn't do anything else, probably waiting for Chu Tianyi to walk right into her trap.

Jian Yue raised an eyebrow: "Does she think Chu Tianyi is a fool? Would he personally deliver himself, such a juicy piece of meat, to her doorstep for some unknown little girl?"

Bai Jianan laughed: "That's not entirely true. Since he touched you, he must have had his own thoughts. And Xiao Cui is your maid, how could he stand idly by?"

As he spoke, Bai Jianan's eyes turned slightly cold, and he continued, "Chu Tianyi actually dared to steal my woman from my territory. This young master will teach him a lesson."

Jian Yue was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this. She glanced at Bai Jianan for a moment, thought for a moment, and continued, "But I'm not with Chu Tianyi right now, and Chu Tianyi has no way of knowing that my girl has been kidnapped by a woman who has taken a liking to her. Now, isn't it all for nothing?"

Bai Jianan nodded: "Of course, how could I not care about my wife's people? Why would I need other men?"

Jian Yue was too lazy to banter with him and asked curiously, "What exactly is this 'City Without a Crown' like? Since it has the ability to occupy a place in the Northwest, why didn't it directly unify the Northwest and instead let it benefit a king of a different surname?"

In her previous life, Jian Yue knew a little about the king of a different surname. She only knew that the king of a different surname behaved quite strangely, but was surprisingly loyal to the emperor. However, the capital was a mixed bag, and there was too much gossip. He was also quite simple and honest, so he might be sold out one day and still be helping the person who sold him out.

So the late emperor racked his brains and finally sent his friend to the Northwest. Beforehand, he made all the pros and cons clear. After all, if you can't explain things clearly to a rough man like him, it's easy to fall out. In that case, you'd have one more enemy and one less confidant and helper. The emperor would really be a fool.

Knowing the implications, the man of different surnames took his family to the Northwest and quickly established himself there. He rarely moved except when absolutely necessary.

When he arrived, there was still the Uncrowned City in the Northwest. Why did no conflict occur between the two sides after the king of a different surname went there? Could it be that the Uncrowned City really had no ambition and was so closed off from the world?

Jian Yue didn't understand, and couldn't understand.

"The City Without a Crown, huh? It's been around for quite a while now, dating back to a very, very long time ago. My wife, let's sit down and talk. Be careful not to get tired standing."

Bai Jianan smiled and began to tell the story of this uncrowned city.

In the end, Jian Yue was somewhat speechless, but more than that, she was filled with admiration.

The city lord of that uncrowned city was actually a branch of the previous dynasty's royal family. Moreover, due to extreme discord with the previous dynasty, he voluntarily moved to the Northwest and established his own city.

All the people in this city were brought there by the city lord at that time, and to this day, there is still no outsider there.

As for why such a rule was established, it is because there is an ancient legend in the City of the Uncrowned.

It is said that when the City of the Uncrowned was founded, a river suddenly appeared in the city, a phenomenon that the city's inhabitants still cannot explain.

Water is scarce in Northwest China year-round, so people usually conserve water and use it very carefully.

However, this river appeared after the city of the Uncrowned City was built, which was undoubtedly a blessing from heaven. Therefore, the name of the Uncrowned City resounded throughout the Northwest.

Unfortunately, this good fortune didn't last long. The city lord was a magnanimous and kind man. He thought that since he couldn't enjoy the good fortune alone, he should share it with everyone. Therefore, he opened the city to the public, allowing many people who were short of water to come into the city and enjoy the heavenly water within.

"Heavenly Water" was the name they gave to that river, a gift from heaven.

However, perhaps because heaven only favored the people inside the city, those outside the city, not long after entering, found that the river began to become shallow and eventually nearly dried up.

And the water source is also beginning to be in danger.

At that moment, the city lord was still thinking about how to resolve the matter, but he did not consider driving out those outsiders.

But this kind-hearted city lord was betrayed by those outside the city.

As for the reason, it's naturally water.

So war broke out. In the end, the uncrowned city drove out the foreign invaders, but also suffered heavy losses. The strong men that the previous dynasty had brought with them were almost all gone overnight.

After much painful reflection, the city lord finally sealed off the city, thus beginning the unique history of the Rooftop City.

And it was precisely after the city was sealed off that a miracle occurred. The river, which had been nearly dried up, quickly recovered within a few days, and the water level was even higher than before, instantly resolving many of the post-war disasters within the city.

Then, rumors began to circulate in the city that the river bestowed by heaven was a gift to the uncrowned city, and that those outside were not entitled to enjoy it. They said that once the city gates were opened, heaven would take back the gift, and the uncrowned city would face disaster.

"Wow, what an amazing place!"

Jian Yue was deeply moved, her eyes filled with disbelief at the City Without a Crown.

Bai Jianan nodded, took a sip of tea, and smiled, "It is indeed incredible. When I was young, I went to the Northwest out of curiosity to see this city without a crown. Unfortunately, even though I am a prince with an extremely noble status, I cannot enter that city."

Jian Yue looked at Bai Jianan: "You've been to the Northwest? And you know that young prince?"

Bai Jianan pouted: "Of course he recognizes me, otherwise, why do you think he sees me like I'm a pile of shit?"

puff~

Jian Yue couldn't help but burst out laughing. When Bai Jianan looked over, she said with a smile, "Your fame is truly admirable."

In particular, comparing his own son to a pile of excrement is something that is unique in the world.

Bai Jianan, without any scruples, arrogantly crossed his legs and glanced sideways, saying, "Your man is just so arrogant. What can they do to me? It's just a big Northwest. Even if all the troops in Manchuria were combined, I wouldn't necessarily be afraid."

Jian Yue looked over and fell silent.

Bai Jianan said this because he had the right to do so; his arrogance was ever-present, regardless of his status.

However, when he became the head of the Qilin Pavilion, he gained an air of mystery and refinement.

When he regained his true self, the heir of the Marquis of Qingyan, he became unrestrained and did whatever he pleased. However, no one could see that behind this carefree attitude lay meticulous planning. Anyone who tried to harm him would be utterly annihilated, suffering a loss that outweighed any gain.

There was nothing more to say. Jian Yue picked up her teacup and drank it all in one gulp, then began to worry about Xiao Cui.

"What about Xiao Cui? We can't just wait like this. I understand waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump, but catching a cute but clueless rabbit seems unreliable."

Thinking of the girl from the city without a crown, Jian Yue couldn't help but chuckle. If that girl really thought that capturing a girl would force Chu Tian to show up, she was far too naive.

Therefore, she wasn't worried about Xiao Cui's danger at the moment, but this couldn't go on forever, and a solution was needed.

Thinking it over, she stood up and said, "Why don't I go find Chu Tianyi and see if I can lure her out?"

"No."

Bai Jianan refused without even thinking. He frowned and glared, "How can my wife go to see a man who lusts after her? Xiao Cui's matter is easy to resolve. Just trust me."

As he spoke, Bai Jianan walked to the window and reached out, whereupon a barely perceptible silver needle flew out from his sleeve.