I was sold when I opened my eyes! My sick and disabled husband comforts me every night after he wake

The Emperor's words left Lan Zhi quite taken aback.

Are you going to leave Wei Jian'an's children in the Crown Prince's residence? And have them live with him?

This...this is an absolute joke.

But even if she felt it was inappropriate, she didn't have the right to stop it.

Wei Jianning's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal.

A subtle smile played at the corners of his lips before he nodded in agreement.

"Your subject has no objection."

He said that, but he was actually quite disgusted.

But what can be done? This is the Emperor's decision, his word is law. Even if he disagrees, it won't change anything, and it will only displease the Emperor. It's better to just agree.

In fact, the Emperor's trip was for Wei Ming, since Wei Ming was his only grandson. His parents were gone, and he had to protect him.

Seeing that Wei Ming could stay in the Crown Prince's residence with peace of mind, the Emperor was relieved. After giving Wei Jianning a few more instructions, he set off to return to the palace.

After the Emperor left, Lan Zhi followed Wei Jianning to the main room of the Crown Prince's residence.

This place was originally where Wei Jian'an and Jiang Yaru lived, but the servants have replaced all the bedding with brand new ones, and even the furnishings in the room are brand new.

Wei Jianning stood beside her at the doorway, quietly looking around the room, and then spoke hesitantly.

“I didn’t want to stay here, but this is the Crown Prince’s residence. Since the founding of the Northern Wei Kingdom, every Crown Prince has lived here. This room is also the main room of the Crown Prince’s residence, and the Crown Prince and Crown Princess also live here, so…”

He was probably worried that Lan Zhi might have reservations about this place, so he was painstakingly explaining.

Lan Zhi shook her head, unconcerned.

"It doesn't matter. No matter how big the house is, it has to be comfortable to live in, and there have to be someone you care about in the house."

Her words made Wei Jianning feel guilty; after all, he had lied to her, and it was his fault.

He reached out and pulled her into his arms.

"Lan Zhi, I know you're angry with me, and I know I lied to you about my identity. But no matter what, you must remember that the person I care about most in this life will always be you."

Ah!

A mocking smile tugged at the corner of her lips.

"Thank you, Your Highness, but I am unworthy of such a favor."

"Lan Zhi, don't talk like that. Call me by my name, or... or call me husband."

They've been married for almost half a year, but they haven't consummated their marriage yet, and she has never called him "husband."

Seeing that she remained silent, he continued:

"Before, I was only focused on avenging myself and my grandfather's family. I wasn't sure if I could give you happiness, so I didn't dare to make any promises to you, or even touch you. From now on, I will spend the rest of my life loving you."

"You are the crown prince now, and you will be the emperor in the future, with three palaces and four courtyards..."

He suddenly raised his hand to cover her lips, his handsome eyes looking at her with tenderness.

"Whether I am the crown prince or become the emperor in the future, I, Wei Jianning, hereby swear that I will be devoted to you for the rest of my life. If I have any other intentions, may I suffer the torment of being struck by lightning."

His vow touched her heart slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

Throughout history, no emperor has ever been without three palaces and four courtyards, remaining devoted to one woman until his death.

What he said may be true now, but who can say for sure what will happen in the future?

"Ayawn!"

He suddenly released his arms from hers, turned his face to the side, sneezed loudly, and then awkwardly rubbed his nose.

"I think I've caught a bit of a cold."

"You got caught in the rain last night, didn't you?"

He stared at her in astonishment.

"you know?"

"Of course, I'm not blind."

As she spoke, she spread her hands, revealing two typhoid tablets in her palms.

"Take the medicine."

He had seen and taken this medicine during his injuries and illnesses, so he wasn't curious about it.

However, he felt a little secretly pleased, and as he received the medicine, he gazed at her tenderly.

"You care about me, don't you?"

She was speechless. Just two pills, how could he tell that she cared about him?

But what he said might be right. She cares about him. She doesn't know when it started, but she has been caring about him a lot. Otherwise, she wouldn't be so angry.

"Take your medicine, then go outside. There are many people waiting to congratulate and greet you."

Wei Jianning obediently popped the pill into his mouth, then picked up a glass of water from the table, took a sip, swallowed the pill, and nodded.

"Then you rest for a while, I'll go out first."

"and many more……"

He was about to leave when she suddenly called out to him. He turned around in surprise.

"Anything else?"

She hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking:

"Did you kill Wei Jian'an?"

Her question startled Wei Jianning for a moment, then he nodded.

"it serves him right."

"But the Emperor has already spared his life out of respect for the Empress Dowager, so why do you still want to kill him?"

These words immediately cast a shadow over Wei Jianning's face.

"He deserves to die, he deserves to die a thousand deaths, he deserves to die."

After saying that, his eyes darkened.

"Don't mention this person again. I don't want to hear his name."

Lan Zhi did not respond to him, but simply watched him push open the door and leave.

She knew she shouldn't ask about Wei Jian'an; after all, it was something that could only be understood implicitly, not explained in words.

She looked up at the luxurious and spacious room, feeling a mix of emotions she couldn't quite describe.

Several generations of princes and princesses have lived here, yet no one has left a trace; it seems as if no one has ever been here before.

She looked around the room, a helpless smile playing on her lips.

Thinking of the menacing looks those women had given her yesterday, she wasn't sure how long she could stay here.

And then there's Consort Liang. I can understand that other women can't stand to see her doing well and don't want her to be with Wei Jianning, but why does she also oppose it?

She transformed Wei Jianning, who was paralyzed in bed and living a life worse than death, into a living, breathing person. Isn't she satisfied yet?

This truly baffled her.

"Your Highness, someone from Changshou Palace has come and requests your presence."

Her thoughts were pulled back by the shouts outside. She hurried to the door and saw Granny Sun looking at her with a fawning expression.

"Your Highness, the Empress Dowager is unwell, and His Majesty requests your presence to treat her."

In the past, when Granny Sun saw her, she always held her head high and looked down on her.

Today, she almost lowered her head to her feet, and didn't even dare to look her in the eye.

Lan Zhi couldn't help but think of what Mao Mao had said: "Only when you have power in your hands will no one dare to bully you."

Indeed, just the day before, she was a quack doctor, and people looked down on her and mocked her.

Today, she has transformed into the Crown Princess, and even the way these people speak to her has become humble and subservient.

"What happened to the Empress Dowager?"

She lightly lifted the hem of her dress, asking questions as she walked out the door.

Granny Sun, bowing low, followed beside her and replied anxiously:

"When the Empress Dowager heard that Wei Jian'an had died in prison, she was so angry that she vomited blood and collapsed. Now she refuses to eat or drink, and the Emperor is at a loss. So he sent this old servant to fetch you."