Her hair was cloud-like and beautiful! She opened her eyes and found herself back in the third year

Princess Yizhen was a woman whose beauty was said to be unparalleled, but no one had ever seen her. People used to think she was nothing special, but seeing her today has been quite a shock.

Her face and eyes were like a piece of jade carefully sculpted by the heavens, exquisitely beautiful, with a gentle and pleasant feel, making one want to possess her entirely.

Suddenly, someone seemed to understand why the Marquis of Pingxi had married the woman before she had even grown up and kept her in his private quarters.

People laughed at him for disregarding ethics by marrying a younger woman, thus ruining his reputation and drawing criticism.

Now it seems that the fool was clearly himself.

Such a beauty, if we don't act soon, are we just waiting for someone else to snatch her away?

"Is this Princess Yizhen?" In a private room on the second floor, a man dressed in a purple robe and wearing a golden crown waved a folding fan in his hand, a charming and unrestrained smile playing on his lips.

He sighed, "The Marquis of Pingxi is truly blessed to have married such a beauty. Tell me, if I were to write to the Eastern Qin, requesting to establish friendly relations between the two countries and asking for Princess Yizhen to marry him, would the Empress Dowager of the Eastern Qin agree?"

"You want to marry her?" Fang Shixin, sitting opposite him, was taken aback.

"Such a beauty, I am naturally delighted. What? Has Miss Fang fallen for me and is unwilling to see me marry another?"

"Liang Xize!" Fang Shixin said angrily, "Qin Yizhen is not only the princess of Dongqin, she is also Cheng Yan's wife. You may be a womanizer, but don't court death, or I won't be there to collect your corpse."

Liang Xize laughed twice, lifted Fang Shixin's chin with his fan, and clicked his tongue, saying, "Miss Fang is still the most sincere towards me, worrying about my life or death."

"But please rest assured, Miss Fang, I've been a womanizer for so long, I know my place. I've heard you have a good relationship with this Princess Yizhen, why don't you introduce us?"

Is this a case of lust at first sight, and someone truly harboring wicked intentions towards Qin Yi?

Fang Shixin's eyes flashed, and she was somewhat tempted.

In the year Emperor Jing'an ascended the throne, the Western Liang army attacked the Eastern Qin. After being defeated by Cheng Yan, the Western Liang not only ceded territory and paid reparations, but also sent the Western Liang emperor's most beloved son, Prince Ze Liang Xize, to the Eastern Qin as a hostage.

Liang Xize was a womanizer. He frequented the red-light districts of Qindu and seduced any noblewoman in the official families of Qindu who took a liking to him. He was good-looking and good at sweet talk, and he had seduced quite a few women.

If Qin Yizhen is deceived by Liang Xize's sweet words and does something to betray Cheng Yan, or even wants to divorce Cheng Yan for Liang Xize's sake, then can the two of them separate?

In this way, Cheng Yan would no longer have to bear the stain of 'marrying his niece'?

And...and when that time comes, if she shows more concern for Cheng Yan, won't Cheng Yan be hers?

Thinking of this, Fang Shixin felt a surge of heat in his heart.

Fang Shixin bit her lip and agreed: "If you really like Qin Yizhen, I'm willing to introduce you to her."

"She and Cheng Yan don't get along well. The couple is cold towards each other. It's said they haven't even slept together since they got married. I'm saddened by her situation. If you can make her happy, that would be the best thing."

Liang Xize laughed heartily: "In that case, I'll have to trouble Miss Fang to help me."

"Then come with me. Now that Yizhen has come to Wanshilou, I should go and see her."

Fang Shixin and Liang Xize left the private room on the second floor and went up to the third floor.

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Wanshilou is a teahouse that existed in Qin capital during the previous dynasty. After years of war, although it changed owners several times and was rebuilt two or three times, it still stands strong and is extremely famous in Qin capital and even Dongqin capital.

The building is called "Wan Shi" (万诗), which is a figure of speech, but it does indeed house the works of countless scholars, including many masterpieces from various dynasties.

Sure enough, Qin Yizhen had just stepped into the Peony Pavilion on the third floor when she saw a painting titled "Ode to the Peony" by a great poet from the previous dynasty.

"Is this genuine?"

“It’s genuine, of course it’s genuine.” Manager Wan nodded repeatedly. “My lord, this was purchased by the owner of Wan Shi Lou at great expense. Everyone has also examined it and confirmed that it is indeed the work of ‘Hui Xian Ke’ himself.”

Li Huixian, also known as Huixianke, was a renowned poet of the previous dynasty.

Qin Yizhen nodded: "Who is your boss?"

If anyone else had asked this question, Manager Wan would have given a vague answer, but since this person asked, he naturally dared not lie and answered truthfully: "The owner of Wan Shi Lou is the Sima family, and it is managed by Young Master Sima Wuxu."

"Sima Wuxu?" Zhao Rufang's interest was piqued upon hearing this. "Is that the sickly fellow whose name is Wuxu, but who is actually Zhenxu?"

Qin Yizhen: "?!"

Qin Yizhen didn't understand: "What do you mean by 'nothingness or truth'?"

Manager Wan immediately broke out in a cold sweat and said repeatedly, "My lord, please don't believe the rumors outside. Although the master is a little weak, he is not weak at all!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rufang asked again, "How do you know he's not lying? Could it be...?"

These words were getting more and more outrageous. Song Pingping stepped forward and covered her mouth, saying apologetically to Manager Wan, "She forgot to rinse her mouth when she went out this morning, so her mouth is dirty. Please don't blame her, Manager."

What kind of person is this? Who would ask someone face-to-face whether they are genuinely charlatan or just pretending?

Zhao Rufang glared at Song Pingping, telling her to let go.

Song Pingping glared at her: "If you dare to spout nonsense and offend the princess's ears again, don't even think about going out with the princess next time."

Zhao Rufang shrank her neck and then obediently shut her mouth.

Manager Wan wiped his sweat and asked Qin Yizhen, "Does Your Excellency require anything?"

Qin Yizhen thought for a moment and said, "I've heard that your tea and snacks are quite good. Pick out some of the best ones. I came here today to listen to a story. I've heard that your storyteller is excellent."

"The storyteller is quite eloquent."

"Then tell me about how the Marquis of Pingxi was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Pingxi after pacifying Xiliang. I haven't heard of it before and would like to hear about it."

When Steward Wan heard her refer to herself as "this Empress," he lowered his head even further and quickly replied, "Yes."

Despite being able to be lifted up by Cheng Yan by the collar, Qin Yizhen exudes the dignified and majestic aura of a princess when she is in public, and no ordinary person dares to act presumptuously in front of her.

After receiving the order, Manager Wan turned around and hurried away as if his life depended on it.

Although this noblewoman is indeed very beautiful, and her face alone is pleasing to the eye, she also feels a lot of pressure in front of such a distinguished person, fearing that she might say or do something wrong.

Indeed, it's only suitable for viewing from afar and not for getting close.

As soon as Steward Wan left, Zhao Rufang began to express her dissatisfaction with Song Pingping: "I was just curious and asked what happened? Who knows, this Young Master Zhenxu might be my Mr. Right."

Song Pingping almost couldn't hold back: "You've already taken a liking to him? He might actually be a fraud!"