My elder sister forced me to become a concubine; I was reborn and remarried into the emperor's

Man Xinghe's voice was not low, and his actions were even more open and intimate, instantly drawing the attention of everyone in the hall.

The three noble ladies were the most surprised. They seemed to have just noticed that someone was standing there, and their scrutinizing gazes were direct and blatant.

There was also a hint of hostility in it.

Wei Nanxun didn't have time to distinguish these things. She neither liked to show off in front of others nor wanted to cause unnecessary trouble.

But Man Xinghe didn't give her a chance to refuse. He seemed to be asking her, but in reality, he didn't give her the right to choose.

He simply took her hand and led her out.

Those left in the hall had various expressions, and it was unclear what they were thinking.

Being young, Zhang Yuru couldn't help herself. Her eyes darted around, and she asked in a curious and surprised tone, "This older sister is so beautiful. I've never seen her before. Could she be someone from His Highness's side?"

That sounds nice, but it's actually a test.

*** already disliked socializing, and being so cleverly tested by a junior made him even less inclined to deal with it. He blew on his teacup, pretending not to understand.

The Empress Dowager, who was sitting at the head of the table, was afraid that the scene would be awkward, so she kindly said, "That is the daughter of the Wei family. I heard that she is obedient and sensible. I summoned her to the palace a few days ago to keep me company. I didn't expect that she and Aman would get along so well and the two of them get along very well."

Zhang Yuru looked as if she had just realized something, and said with a hint of envy, "Is it the Wei family from the Duke's Mansion? That must be the Crown Princess's sister. No wonder she has such good character and can even talk to the Prince. Unlike me, I'm clumsy with words and always say the wrong thing and upset the Prince."

Even the Empress Dowager couldn't help but frown slightly this time.

Having spent so many years in the imperial harem, she had seen all kinds of women and schemes.

The young lady from the Zhang family said things praising Wei Nanxun, but her words were actually sour and sarcastic, making it really unpleasant to listen to.

If you want a man to notice you, go out and try your best in front of him. What's the point of saying all this in front of this old woman?

Doesn't she know her place? Does she expect her to lower herself to coax a little girl like her? She's really been spoiled rotten at home.

Empress Dowager Jiang smiled and said, "Ah Xun is indeed a good person, and she is always tactful in her words and actions."

Zhang Yuru's mind hadn't quite caught up yet; she only heard the Empress Dowager still praising the Wei family girl, and her heart ached even more.

Actually, this wasn't the first time she had seen Man Xinghe. Previously, when he accompanied the emperor to the capital, she happened to be buying cosmetics at a rouge shop. Her kitten was frightened by the noise of the crowd outside and broke free from the maid's grasp and ran away.

Just as the cat was about to be trampled by the horse's hooves, someone leaned over from the horse, scooped it up, and tossed it back into her maid's arms.

It was that one encounter that stirred Zhang Yuru's heart and made her fall hopelessly in love.

Later she learned that he was the heir of the Northwest King.

With such handsome looks and young age, he has already taken over most of the military camps. After the Northwest King passes away, he will be a regional overlord. How could she not fall for such a person who has good looks, ability, and status?

Everyone envied Wei Mingzhao for marrying such a good husband, but she felt that the Crown Prince was too dazzling, and being the head of the Eastern Palace was not so easy. In comparison, Man Xinghe was more charming and attractive.

Most importantly, she overheard her mother and elder sister talking about how *** brought her son to the capital to find him a husband.

In the past, *** was married off to the Northwest for a political alliance. If both regions wanted to maintain long-term peace and stability, it would be best to have a noble lady from the capital marry into the Northwest.

The mother also said that it was a pity that her older sister was already engaged, otherwise this would have been a pre-arranged marriage.

She seemed to hear her older sister say something that brought a wry smile to her mother's face. At that moment, she really wanted to rush out and say that she was willing to marry him.

She wasn't afraid of marrying far away in the Northwest, nor was she afraid of leaving her family; she wanted to get married.

But her father would never allow it. He prided himself on being a man of integrity and placed great importance on family education and traditions. If he found out that she, at her age, had such shameful desires, he would surely break her legs.

This matter must be brought up by the government.

Therefore, ever since that day, she has been trying to find a way to meet and get to know Man Xinghe.

Over the past two months, she has attended more than a dozen banquets, but she has never run into him. When she finally had a chance to meet him, it was at his farewell banquet.

This was her last chance. She had already decided before she left that she had to find a way to leave an impression on him and spend more time with him today.

She's already sixteen, and her mother will be looking for a suitable family for her in the next two years; she can't wait any longer.

Who would have thought that he would run into Jiang Qiongzhi as soon as he entered the palace?

She was the most beautiful among the Jiang family's generation, and she was known for her talent from a young age. However, she was very low-key and rarely went out.

It was only because the Jiang and Zhang families were close friends that she met Jiang Qiongzhi several times, but their relationship was never deep, and they never exchanged more than a few words. On the other hand, she had a good relationship with her elder sister.

At that time, rumors were circulating that someone as outstanding as her was destined to marry the crown prince. Even though the Jiang family had faded from the court and no ministers held real power, there were still plenty of people eager to flatter her.

She was the only one who disliked Jiang Qiongzhi, finding her too pretentious and stiff in her speech, wondering if she wasn't tired of it.

Later, the emperor issued an edict appointing Wei Mingzhao as the Crown Princess, and she was inexplicably happy for a while.

Upon seeing Jiang Qiongzhi today, she had a bad feeling.

This is a woman's intuition.

She tugged at her older sister's sleeve and whispered, "Sister, why is she here too?"

"What do you mean by 'she'? That's so rude! Be careful your mother finds out and punishes you again. Qiongzhi is the Empress Dowager's grandniece. It's much more legitimate for her to come and see off her cousins ​​than for us."

Zhang Yuru subtly pursed her lips: "If it's just for a farewell, why is she dressed up so formally? Besides, she's never liked joining in the fun. If she were like a celestial being, I'd think she drank dew all day."

"Could it be that you're also worried about your own marriage?"

Zhang Yuqiu frowned. She spent every day with this younger sister and knew her temperament best.

She was the youngest in the family, and although she was spoiled by her elders and a bit pampered, she shouldn't have spoken so bluntly.

Considering her recent unusual behavior, I immediately thought of Man Xinghe.

Directly persuading her sister would make her feel embarrassed and wouldn't be effective, so she thought for a moment and said, "Aru, we are here today only on behalf of the Zhang family to see you off. Your every word and action represents Father's attitude. The court and the country are not stable right now, so you must be careful with your words and actions."

Zhang Yuru still listens to her older sister. After being told what to do, she no longer dared to throw a tantrum.

But what bothered her even more was that her sister then said, "*** returned to the capital this time to have the young master look at her. Qiongzhi is flawless in terms of family background, appearance, and demeanor."

"I think *** may have already reached an agreement with the Jiang family in private."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuru froze, not even knowing how she had walked in from outside the palace gates.

If *** really made a deal with the Jiang family, she would have no chance at all; her father would never agree to let her become someone's concubine.

Even if that person is the crown prince, it won't work.

Although she was feeling down, she couldn't help but talk to Man Xinghe when she saw him, but she didn't know how, which not only made him unhappy but also made her lose face.

Just when she was feeling disheartened, Wei Nanxun appeared.

Ignoring Jiang Qiongzhi and the others in the hall, Man Xinghe brazenly led the person away.

This made her feel a pang of sadness, but it also rekindled her hope.

If the Wei family's daughter can do it, why can't she?