My best friends both transmigrated into a book and married powerful officials; she left me and I lef

Qi Ran pursed his lips and subconsciously stepped in front of Tu Ling.

They looked as if they were afraid the two people in front of them would bully Tu Ling.

Jiang Zhuo suddenly stood up. "Ran'er, you can't say that. What would You Ning think if she heard you say that?"

Qi Ran scoffed dismissively, "So what if she heard it? What's the big deal? She's already hit the jackpot and become the Crown Prince's wife. From now on, she'll enjoy endless wealth and luxury. What more could she want?"

He shouted loudly towards the location of Yunyan Pavilion, "It's better to be content with what you have and not try to do too much at once."

Jiang Zhuo was furious. She took two steps forward and reached out to grab Qi Ran's ear.

Unexpectedly, Qi Ran dodged it perfectly with a simple sidestep.

Qi Ran said arrogantly, "Mother, do you think I'm still the same as when I was a child, standing there without moving when you pulled my ear?"

His gaze kept shifting between Qi Shangqing and Jiang Zhuo. "You forced me to marry Meng Youning. It wasn't my own wish. I don't like this woman at all. If you like her, then go ahead and live with her."

He turned to the side and took Tu Ling's hand, "Sister Ling, let's go. Don't talk to these two unreasonable people anymore."

Tu Ling looked troubled. "Oh, Ran'er, don't talk to the prince and princess like that. They are doing this for your own good. What parents in the world don't love their children?"

As she spoke, she pulled Qi Ran's hand, trying to pull him back.

However, the person in front of her wouldn't listen to a word she said and just kept pulling her forward.

Left with no other choice, Tu Ling turned around and waved to the two of them, "Don't worry, I will definitely talk to Xiao Ran'er properly. He was just acting on impulse and he definitely didn't mean to disrespect you."

Qi Shangqing slammed his hand on the table, his face full of anger. He pointed in the direction Tu Ling had left and said, "Look at her! I told you we couldn't let her stay. If this continues, something bad will happen sooner or later. Make her leave immediately. As for You Ning's illness, someone will take care of it. There's no need for a little girl like her."

Jiang Zhuo frowned, gently patting Qi Shangqing's chest, and comforted her, "Alright, Your Highness, don't be angry. I'll arrange for her to leave as soon as possible."

*

"Xiao Ran'er, slow down, I'm about to miss it."

Tu Ling spoke softly.

As soon as she finished speaking, Qi Ran suddenly let go of her hand and belatedly turned around.

He looked apologetic. "I'm sorry, I wasn't targeting you at all. I just felt that my parents were really going too far with you. So what if you live in the mansion? It won't make any difference whether you live here or not. I just don't understand why they always target you."

Tu Ling lowered her head, rubbed her arm, and said with a hint of helplessness, "It's okay. Ever since my parents left me and I came to Shengjing alone, I've often suffered from inexplicable malice."

She gave a wry smile. "I'm used to this kind of thing."

Tu Ling looked on with anticipation, "Sometimes I think, if what happened back then hadn't happened, if my father hadn't been in trouble, if my mother were still alive and well, and if our family of three were still as happy as ever, would anyone still be targeting me? And everything would be different now."

She pursed her lips. "But I know that all of this can never be changed."

Seeing this, Qi Ran looked on with pity.

He lowered his eyes, and what came into view was Tu Ling's slightly trembling eyelashes.

Between her eyelashes, two crystal-clear tears were about to fall.

He reached out and gently pulled her into his arms. "It's alright, Sister Ling. I'll be with you from now on. I'll also help you find out the cause of your parents' deaths. You won't be alone."

Tu Ling finally couldn't hold back her tears, which streamed down her face.

She reached out and hugged Qi Ran tightly, bursting into tears. "Little Ran, it's a good thing you're here with me. Otherwise, I really don't know what I would have done if I had come here all by myself."

Qi Ran gently patted Tu Ling's back, his voice soft, "Alright, don't be sad. In my eyes, Sister Ling is the best woman in the world, and she absolutely deserves all the good things in the world."

Tu Ling nodded gently, and after a moment, she brought her thoughts back to the present.

She slowly pushed Qi Ran away and reached out to wipe away her tears.

"I know the Crown Princess still has some issues with me, but it's alright. I'll let her know that her current thinking is wrong. By the way, may I go to Yunyan Pavilion to see her?"

Qi Ran agreed without hesitation, "Of course, I'll go with you."

Tu Ling shook her head slightly. "No, we're just two girls talking. Do you expect Xiao Ran'er to eavesdrop? Besides, I went there with a sense of apology, so I should show some sincerity. Otherwise, if the Crown Princess misunderstands me again, you'll have to put in a good word for me."

Qi Ran's expression softened. "Alright, since you want to go, then go."

Half an incense stick later, at Yunyan Pavilion.

"Your Highness, this is a sweet soup I made for you myself. You can try it; it's only slightly sweet and very beneficial for your condition." Tu Ling slowly placed the food box in front of Meng Youning.

Immediately afterwards, he sat down opposite Meng Youning without a second thought.

She leaned on the table and chair with one hand, craning her neck to look, and suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Oh dear, why does the Crown Princess look so pale?"

Meng Youning tried her best to suppress her anger, "Take it away, I don't drink sugar water."

Tu Ling bit her lip lightly. "What's wrong? Does Your Highness think I would poison you in this water? Your Highness can rest assured, I am definitely not the kind of person who would do such underhanded things, nor would I stoop to such despicable acts."

Mu Xiang, standing to the side, couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.

Tu Ling narrowed her eyes and swept a sharp look at Mu Xiang. "Although I am just a commoner now, I still know the rules of the manor. When the masters are talking, what are you, a servant, doing interrupting?"

There was a hint of coldness in her voice.

Meng Youning pushed the food box in front of her towards Tu Ling. "I will discipline my own maid. It's not your place to interfere. Now that you've delivered what you wanted, you can leave, right?"

Tu Ling sighed, looking hurt. "How could the Crown Princess say such a thing? I was just telling Xiao Ran'er that I must come with sincerity this time so that the Crown Princess can forgive me. But judging from today's situation, I'm afraid the Crown Princess will not be able to forgive me."

"Stop provoking me! Grab your things and get out of here!"