“When I was born, the snow that had been falling for a week stopped, the sky cleared, and golden light shone directly.”
“But before we could be happy, the midwife shouted that there was another one.”
“Everyone in the room was so shocked that they couldn’t speak.”
“The national teacher had said that the empress would give birth to a perfect child when she was pregnant.”
“And I was exactly the tenth one, but now there was one more.”
“After my sister was born, the clear sky was instantly covered with dark clouds, and there was lightning and thunder.”
“This scene shocked many people.”
“Because of my premature birth, I was very small in stature.”
“In contrast, my younger sister, who was born later, was fair and tender.”
“The imperial doctor took me aside for an examination and found that I had heart palpitations.”
“Therefore, the people in the palace thought that I was an auspicious omen, while my sister was a bane.”
“Everyone unconsciously favored me in their hearts.”
“As we grew up, this favoritism became even more obvious.”
“1”
“I groggily got up.”
“Seeing Han Yu playing with a rattle on one side, I struggled to crawl over.”
“Nanny Sun, who was on the side, immediately came forward.”
“‘Little princess, do you want the rattle?'”
“Nanny Sun forcefully snatched the rattle from Han Yu’s hand.”
“I couldn’t help but grin.”
“Nanny Sun looked down and also smiled.”
“Han Yu cried and wanted to come and snatch it.”
“But Nanny Sun pushed her aside.”
“‘Our princess is extremely precious. She can get whatever she wants.'”
“I proudly pouted my small mouth and blew a bubble.”
“Dear sister, this is just the beginning.”
“I waved the rattle in my hand back and forth.”
“The empress would come to check on me every once in a while.”
“Although everyone thought that Han Yu was a bane.”
“But the emperor always thought that Han Yu was his daughter anyway.”
“After all, he couldn’t throw her out of the palace.”
“So he simply asked the nannies who took care of me to take more care.”
“The empress also thought the same way in her heart.”
“So the people in the palace favored me.”
“But in front of the emperor and the empress, they would restrain themselves a bit.”
“I watched the approaching empress, my eyes wide open.”
“Nanny Sun helped me sit steadily, and I held the rattle tightly and reached out to the empress.”
“‘Mother, rattle.'”
“The empress was pleasantly surprised and picked me up: ‘An’an is really my good daughter. You always think of mother.'”
“‘Rattle, for you.’ I softly leaned against the empress’s chest.”
“In my previous life, the empress was actually very kind to me. But later, due to Han Yu’s deliberate framing, the empress gradually became disappointed in me.”
“The empress called me ‘darling’ one after another, completely ignoring Han Yu on the side.”
“This can’t be blamed on the empress. I was only eleven months old, yet I could already say some simple words.”
“In contrast, Han Yu, from birth until now, no matter how the emperor and the empress teased her, she didn’t open her mouth.”
“Facing a child who could talk and laugh.”
“She was naturally often ignored.”
“However, in order to build my gentle and kind image, I pointed at Han Yu, who was licking her fingers on the side.”
“‘Sister.'”
“2”
“Only then did the empress remember that there was another child beside her.”
“But looking at Han Yu’s drooling face, she hesitated a bit.”
“Nanny Sun saw this and picked up Han Yu: ‘The second princess is also very well – behaved today.'”
“‘Sister.’ I waved my little hands, trying to grab Han Yu.”
“But Han Yu punched me in the face.”
“My eyes immediately turned red.”
“The empress’s delicate eyebrows furrowed tightly, and she immediately held me far away.”
“She gently coaxed me: ‘An’an, don’t cry. Mother is here.'”
“With the empress’s soothing words, my crying gradually stopped.”
“The empress lowered her head and kissed my forehead.”
“I smiled and held the empress’s face with my small fleshy hands, giggling.”
“The empress carried me to the bed.”
“‘An’an, don’t blame your sister. She didn’t mean it.'”
“I pretended not to understand and blew a big bubble.”
“The empress saw that Han Yu over there was coaxed to sleep by Nanny Sun, so she carried me over too.”
“‘Sleep well. Mother will come to see you later.'”
“Nanny Sun gently took me.”
“I narrowed my eyes, opened my small mouth, and yawned.”
“The empress touched my face and then left.”
“Nanny Sun saw that I was about to fall asleep and steadily placed me beside Han Yu.”
“But she was afraid that Han Yu would be unruly and press on me.”
“So before leaving, she moved Han Yu aside.”
“Listening to the footsteps getting farther and farther away, I quietly opened my eyes and looked at Han Yu on the side.”
“She was sleeping soundly and completely unaware of what was about to happen.”
“I picked up the rattle on the side, tried my best to control my disobedient little hands, and hit myself in the face one by one.”
“Han Yu was woken up by the sound. She stared blankly at me.”
“Seeing that I was getting more and more excited, she thought it was fun and wanted to come and grab it.”
“I let her grab the rattle.”
“She imitated my appearance just now and hit me in the face one by one.”
“Thinking that the time was almost right, I burst into tears.”
“Seeing me open my mouth, Han Yu actually stuffed the stick into my mouth.”
“I stared at her in shock, and all the milk I had just drunk spit out.”
“Han Yu smiled and pressed my face with her hand, trying to push the stick deeper into my mouth.”
“No matter how I struggled, I couldn’t break free.”
“Fortunately, several of my brothers would come to see me after school.”
“I also calculated the time before daring to do this.”
“But I really didn’t expect that Han Yu would stuff the stick into my mouth.”
“Just when I thought I was really going to die, several shouts came from my ears.”
“Before I could react, my eldest brother, Han Chenxu, picked me up.”
“3”
“There was spit – out milk all over my mouth and body.”
“There were also red marks on my face from being hit by the rattle.”
“Han Chenxu immediately asked someone to call the imperial doctor.”
“This time, Han Yu bullying me was seen by several of my brothers together.”
“They had originally heard others say that Han Yu was a girl of bad luck, a bane, and a natural bad seed.”
“In the past, they would refute a few words.”
“But after seeing it today…”
“I cried and lay in Han Chenxu’s arms.”
“The several brothers beside me also surrounded me.”
“The second brother, Han Chennian, rubbed my cheek with his fingertip.”
“‘How hard did she hit…'”
“Nanny Sun, who heard that I was almost beaten to death, was so scared that she dropped the milk she had just heated.”
“She ran in trembling.”
“The imperial doctor had just finished examining at this time and happened to bump into Nanny Sun head – on.”
“‘Imperial doctor, is there anything wrong with the princess?'”
“The imperial doctor shook his head: ‘The princess’s throat is a bit injured, and the marks on her face will fade after a few days of rest.'”
“Nanny Sun walked in with a pale face.”
“She knelt down with a thud. Just as she was about to say something, Han Chenxu told her to get up.”
“‘Forget it. It’s not your fault.'”
“I looked at Han Chenxu with red eyes.”
“Seeing me so wronged, the way he looked at Han Yu was tinged with more disgust.”
“Han Yu didn’t understand what was happening at this time.”
“She grabbed the rattle on one side and threw it at me again.”
“I was so scared that I cried softly.”
“Han Chenxu frowned, picked me up, and walked out.”
“The several brothers also followed.”
“‘Eldest brother, An’an can’t be raised with Han Yu anymore.'”
“Han Chennian pinched my little hand, and the love in his eyes was almost overflowing.”
“I stopped crying and was a little drowsy.”
“Children are naturally sleepy, and I had just cried so much.”
“Half – asleep and half – awake, hearing my brothers calling me An’an one after another, I couldn’t help but curl the corners of my mouth.”
“No wonder Han Yu used to cry so much.”
“When I opened my eyes again and saw the emperor in front of me, I happily spat a mouthful of saliva on his face.”
“The emperor wiped his face: ‘Our An’an has been wronged.'”
“I kicked the emperor’s leg with my feet: ‘Father.'”
“The emperor held my buttocks and held me in his arms.”
“Looking at the memorials on the table, I didn’t hesitate and waved my little hands to knock them all to the ground.”
“‘Naughty.'”
“I proudly twisted my neck.”
“In the evening, I was carried back to Yongshou Palace by the emperor.”
“The empress also heard from Nanny Sun about what happened today and was a little scared.”
“Seeing that I was okay, she finally felt at ease.”
“‘Your Majesty, An’an can’t be raised with her anymore.'”
“4”
“The emperor nodded: ‘Ask someone to take Han Yu to another place to be raised. An’an has been in poor health since birth. I won’t be at ease if she’s not raised by my side.'”
“The empress agreed with the emperor’s suggestion.”
“Early the next morning, I saw Nanny Sun give Han Yu to another nanny.”
“And that nanny was the one who took care of me in my previous life.”
“Because Han Yu was raised in another palace, I grew up very safely until I was five years old.”
“Due to my health, my father and mother taught me everything personally.”
“Sometimes, my brothers would also come to teach me how to write and draw.”
“Thinking that Han Yu could go to school with my brothers every day, if my brothers’ impression of her changed…”
“Thinking of this, I leaned over to my eldest brother’s ear.”
“‘Brother, can An’an study with you?'”
“Han Chenxu glanced at me, who was pouting pitifully.”
“His slender fingers rubbed my hair, and he sighed helplessly: ‘Okay, as you wish.'”
“After two days, I got up from the bed early in the morning.”
“Nanny Sun was so surprised that her mouth couldn’t close.”
“I smiled and picked up my bag: ‘Nanny, put some pastries for An’an.'”
“Nanny Sun obediently went to put a lot: ‘My little princess, why do you suddenly want to go to the study to study?'”
“‘My brothers are all there. An’an also wants to go.'”
“I honestly carried my bag and sat outside the hall waiting for my eldest brother to pick me up.”
“Sure enough, in less than two minutes, my eldest brother came.”
“‘Why didn’t you sleep in today?'”
“Han Chenxu took my bag and took my hand.”
“I had a serious expression: ‘One doesn’t sleep in when going to school.'”
“When my eldest brother brought me in, several of my brothers had already arrived early.”
“‘An’an!'”
“‘Why did you come to school today?'”
“‘Aren’t you tired?'”
“‘Sit next to your little brother.'”
“I shook my head, which was a bit dizzy from the noise.”
Qi Qingfeng couldn’t help laughing when he saw this.
“Greetings to Princess Anle.”
I hid behind Han Chenxu and secretly looked at him.
The son of the prime minister, the man Han Yu had a crush on.
I wonder if Han Yu still likes him in this life?
I asked in a low voice, “Who are you?”
Sure enough, before Qi Qingfeng could answer, Han Yu angrily picked up a writing brush and threw it at me.
“I hate you. Get out of here!”
5
Han Chenxu subconsciously blocked me behind him.
Several brothers stood up at this time, glaring at Han Yu angrily.
I carefully tugged at the corner of Han Chenxu’s clothes.
Sure enough, she still likes him.
Seeing that everyone was protecting me, Han Yu’s voice trembled a bit.
“You’re not allowed to enter this place!”
During this period, Han Yu had been quite well – behaved, so the brothers thought she had been taught well by the nanny.
Unlike when she was a child, she wouldn’t bully others.
Plus, there was only one girl in the study, which was her.
Usually, everyone’s attention was on her.
But as soon as I came, everyone focused on me.
How could she stand this?
I concealed the sarcasm in my eyes and took two steps forward.
Pitifully, I said, “But Father and Brother said I could come.”
Han Yu rushed forward, trying to push me out.
I looked at my second brother, who doted on me the most, with red eyes.
When Han Chennian received my gaze, the impatience in his eyes was almost overflowing.
“Han Yu, have you had enough!” His voice was so cold that Han Yu couldn’t help trembling.
Although Han Yu hadn’t been raised by the emperor and the empress these years,
She was still a princess after all.
The people in the palace, even if they didn’t like her, wouldn’t mistreat her too much.
So she had never been shouted at like this since she was a child.
Seeing that her second brother treated her like this, her tears instantly welled up.
“It was she who bullied me first!”
I remained silent and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Qi Qingfeng.
“Second Princess, we all saw that Princess Anle didn’t bully you.”
Seeing him speak up for me, I looked at him with bright eyes.
Qi Qingfeng smiled slightly and, like the eldest brother, stood in front of me.
“Second Princess, you should apologize to Princess Anle.”
Han Yu didn’t think she was wrong at all.
She pointed at me angrily with her finger: “Stay away from Brother Qingfeng!”
I looked at the brothers around me and pretended to lower my head sadly.
My voice still had a bit of a nasal tone: “Brother, An’an will go back first.”
After saying that, I was about to turn around and walk back.
But my hand was tightly held by the eldest brother.
“Go and sit down. No one in this palace can drive you away.”
6
Hearing what the eldest brother said, Qi Qingfeng let go of the hand that was holding me.
Han Chenxu led me to sit in the front row.
The remaining brothers saw this and also moved their positions, surrounding me in the middle.
Seeing that I was still unhappy, Han Chennian handed me the little cat he had just carved.
The corners of my lips curled up slightly, and I reached out to take it: “Thank you, Second Brother.”
I carefully placed the little cat on the table.
But before I could be happy for long, an inkstone suddenly hit the back of my head.
I let out a scream and then fainted.
Han Chenxu was so frightened that he quickly picked me up.
“An’an, An’an!”
No matter how he called, I didn’t respond to him.
His fingers gently stroked my head, and the blood on his fingertips startled everyone in the study.
“Eldest brother, quickly find the imperial doctor!”
Han Yu stared at me viciously as I fainted: “Serves you right! You deserve to die. Who asked you to come…”
“Slap!”
Before Han Yu could finish her proud words, a sudden slap directly knocked her to the ground.
The smile on Han Chennian’s face had long since disappeared, and he looked at Han Yu coldly.
Han Yu covered her face and looked at Han Chennian in disbelief.
Han Chennian’s voice was cold: “If anything happens to An’an, I’ll make you pay with your life!”
Han Yu was so frightened by Han Chennian that her body trembled slightly twice.
“She deserves to die! If it weren’t for her, I would be the auspicious one! I would be the auspicious one!”
Han Chennian stared at Han Yu firmly, and Han Yu endured her tears.
“I just hate her!”
And I knew nothing about what was happening now.
When I opened my eyes again, my head hurt terribly.
I even felt a bit nauseous.
The empress’s eyes were red.
My second brother was the first to notice that I woke up.
“An’an, how are you?”
My eyes felt sour, and I tried hard to hold back my tears.
But my head really hurt too much.
“Brother, Mother, An’an hurts so much.”
I cried and reached out to hug the empress’s arm.
The empress couldn’t hold back her tears either.
7
The emperor rushed over when he received the news and saw me surrounded in the middle.
Feeling the moisture on the emperor, I worriedly asked, “Father, did you get caught in the rain?”
“Father is fine.” The emperor angrily looked outside the hall, “Today, let her kneel outside. She can come back when An’an gets better.”
A flash of pride passed through my eyes.
However, this injury was indeed unexpected.
I really didn’t expect that Han Yu would dare to hit me in front of so many people.
Fortunately, she was small and didn’t have much strength.
Otherwise, I’m afraid I really wouldn’t have woken up.
With tears in my eyes, I took the emperor’s hand, and my voice still had a sobbing tone, sounding very pitiful.
“Father, don’t blame sister.”
The emperor was silent for two seconds, and his dissatisfaction with Han Yu increased even more.
“An’an, recover well.”
Hearing this, I obediently lay on my side.
After Han Chenxu told the emperor everything that happened today,
The disgust in the emperor’s eyes could hardly be concealed.
I silently said, “Father, why don’t you let sister come back to Yongshou Palace? Then she won’t hate me.”
The emperor touched my forehead with his hand.
“You’re so seriously injured, yet you still have the mood to worry about others?”
I puffed out my cheeks: “I’m ignoring Father. An’an wants to sleep.”
“Go to sleep.” The emperor rubbed my cheek, “I’ll find a well – behaved girl to follow you later.”
Because I had nightmares every night when I was a child, my father and mother often stayed by my side.
Just like today.
The emperor, the empress, and my brothers stayed by my bedside all night.
I knew that I had to act thoroughly, so I had three nightmares in one night.
I kept mumbling, “Sister, don’t blame me.”
The empress cried so hard that she was out of breath when she heard this.
While the emperor and my brothers were just heartbroken, and their gazes towards the person kneeling outside the hall became even colder.
It rained heavily that night, but everyone was caring for me.
No one paid attention to Han Yu, who was still kneeling outside.
However, Han Yu really had a tough life.
With the rain outside and kneeling all night, she was actually fine.
This made the emperor have to believe that Han Yu was really a bane.
But Han Yu knew nothing about all this.
8
Afterward, she still blamed everything on me.
But she also learned a lesson from this incident.
When I fully recovered and returned to the study to study, she was as nice to me as my brothers.
But the empress, after hearing what the emperor said that day, found a little girl for me.
She was the granddaughter of Nanny Sun, named Axiang.
This girl was very protective of me. As soon as she saw Han Yu approaching me, she would immediately give my brothers a wink.
Seeing the different treatment from my brothers and Qi Qingfeng’s attention to me, Han Yu would still be easily irritated.
Time and time again, everyone in and out of the palace knew that Princess Anle was kind and innocent, while the second princess, Han Yu, had a strange temper and was vicious.
To prevent Han Yu from bullying me again, in the study, as soon as Han Yu started talking to me, my brothers would surround me.
This state lasted for several years.
Han Yu also realized that if she wanted to make my brothers happy, she had to be nice to me.
Only when I was happy would my brothers be happy.
Seeing that I had been writing for a long time, Han Yu pretended to bring me a cup of tea.
I was flattered and took it. Just as I was about to drink, my second brother stopped me.
Han Yu’s face turned pale: “I really just wanted to pour sister a cup of tea.”
“Yes, Second Brother, it’s okay.”
I picked up the tea and drank it all in one gulp: “See, I’m fine.”
Han Chennian looked at me for a long time before finally relaxing.
I smiled and took Han Yu’s hand, sitting aside.
“Sister, I have a lot of Liuguang silk over there. I’ll ask someone to send it to you later to make two dancing dresses. How about that?”
A flash of jealousy and hatred passed through Han Yu’s eyes.
But she quickly hid it.
“Thank you, sister.”
There was a faint smile on my lips: “We sisters don’t need to say such things.”
Over the years, the emperor had found many people to teach me music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
Han Yu knew that she couldn’t compare with me in these aspects, so she had to find another way.
She practiced dancing hard, hoping to be able to dance stunningly and completely suppress me.
But how could I give her this chance?
As time passed,
I started to show symptoms of allergies.
Qi Qingfeng had been paying attention to us. When he saw that I was uncomfortable, he immediately came over.
“Is Princess Anle not feeling well?”
I sneezed several times in a row.
Axiang saw this and immediately came over.
Looking at the red dots on my body, she was a little worried.
“Princess, you’re allergic. Did you eat peanuts at some point?”
“No.” I couldn’t help scratching my neck.
A surge of anger rose in Han Yu’s heart. She suddenly pushed me hard.
“You’re framing me again!”
9
A flash of barely perceptible amusement passed through my eyes.
Push me. This way, they’ll dislike you even more.
Qi Qingfeng happened to be beside me. He quickly reached out and pulled me.
After I sat firmly, I whispered, “Thank you.”
Han Chennian’s eyes were icy cold: “Han Yu, I’ve told you.”
Han Yu’s whole body trembled. It took a long time for her to squeeze out a few words from between her teeth: “It wasn’t me!”
Because this allergic reaction wasn’t serious, and with my obstruction,
Han Yu didn’t receive any punishment.
But the emperor still ordered people to find out what was going on.
Finally, peanut crumbs were found in the cup of water I drank.
At night, I had a nightmare again while sleeping.
The empress was so angry that she wished she could strangle Han Yu to death.
The next day, when I woke up, my body wasn’t as itchy as before.
I thought that since I couldn’t go to the study for these days, I might as well think of something else to do.
But I thought for a long time and couldn’t come up with anything.
Until my second brother came to see how I was recovering after school.
“Candied haws!”
Looking at the candied haws he brought me, I happily took it and saw that there were two.
I knew the other one was for Axiang.
Axiang swallowed her saliva and motioned for me to put it aside.
I smiled and nodded.
This was only the second time I had eaten it.
The first time was when I recovered from the head injury and went back to school. Qi Qingfeng brought it to me.
Thinking that this time it should also be from him.
My eyelashes fluttered, and the corners of my mouth curled up into a big smile.
“Second Brother, can we go out of the palace to play?”
Han Chennian’s hand paused: “I can’t decide on this.”
The empress came in and heard this.
“What can’t you decide?”
My eyes immediately lit up: “Mother, I want to go out of the palace to play. Is that okay?”
The empress stared at my big eyes and couldn’t say no for a moment.
“Okay.”
“Really!” I was so excited that I hugged the empress.
You know, I had never been out of the palace before.
The empress’s eyes showed more smiles: “Really. When have I ever lied to you? I’ll go and tell your father later.”
I smiled and raised my chin at Han Chennian.
Han Chennian smiled indulgently: “Wait a few days until you’re in better health.”
Hearing this, my face fell again: “Mother, look at Brother.”
The empress stroked my hair: “Your second brother is right. Wait until you’re in better health before going to play.”
Seeing that the empress said so, I could only endure it for two more days.
10
On the day I went out of the palace, I was wearing a water – colored dress.
Axiang looked at me and sighed.
I leaned over: “What’s wrong?”
“Princess, with your temperament, others will probably recognize you at a glance.”
I blinked blankly: “Really?”
Han Chennian, who was listening to our conversation beside us, couldn’t help laughing.
“No wonder you’ve been raised since childhood. You really know how to talk.”
It was only when I got into the carriage that I realized: “Second Brother, you’re laughing at me!”
Han Chennian raised his eyebrows: “No, I’m laughing at Axiang.”
I snorted softly and lifted the curtain.
Looking at the lively street outside, I couldn’t contain my excitement.
Han Chennian specially called Qi Qingfeng to better protect me.
I bought a lot of strange gadgets.
I also bought a lot of clothes and jewelry.
Qi Qingfeng saw that I was so excited and asked in a low voice: “Is this the first time the princess has gone out of the palace?”
“Yes.”
In my previous life, I actually had a chance to go out of the palace.
But Han Yu tricked me into eating peanuts, so I had a severe allergic reaction and couldn’t go out to see the outside world.
This time, I had to seize the opportunity and buy more.
Seeing that the carriage was almost full, Han Chennian said, “An’an, that’s almost enough.”
I coughed softly. It did seem like a lot: “Okay.”
Qi Qingfeng couldn’t help laughing twice: “If the princess goes out of the palace in the future, I should prepare two more carriages.”
A smile appeared on my lips: “Then I’ll thank Young Master Qi.”
“You’re welcome.” Qi Qingfeng smiled and nodded.
Han Chennian slightly narrowed his eyes: “Let’s go back to the palace.”
Back in the carriage, I happily shared the jewelry I bought today with Axiang.
Although they weren’t very valuable, their styles were quite beautiful.
Seeing me so happy, Han Chennian asked Axiang to go out first.
Axiang left with a silver hairpin, smiling.
Han Chennian looked out of the window: “An’an, what do you think of Qi Qingfeng…”
“I don’t like him.”
11
I answered without hesitation.
I don’t like Qi Qingfeng. I can even say I hate him a bit.
In my previous life, without knowing anything, based on Han Yu’s description of me, Qi Qingfeng bullied me together with others.
So no matter what, I wouldn’t like such a man.
Hearing this Han Chennian felt a bit more at ease: “He’s not suitable for you.”
“I know that.” I looked at Han Chennian seriously. “Second Brother, don’t worry. I know who treats me well.”
Just like in this life, I’m closer to my eldest and second brothers because in my previous life, only they trusted me until the end.
Although they also disliked me because of Han Yu,
when I was insulted by Qi Qingfeng’s friend,
it was my second brother who covered me with his clothes to prevent others from pointing at me.
When Han Yu and Qi Qingfeng’s secret meeting was discovered and she blamed everything on me,
it was my eldest brother who stood up and said he trusted me.
Han Chennian saw me being so serious: “Good, as long as you know.”
After returning to the palace, I divided the things into several parts.
I specifically asked Axiang to send the largest portion to Han Yu.
When the empress saw this, she could only shake her head helplessly.
The emperor, knowing that I had come back early, also came to Yongshou Palace for dinner.
Han Chenxu, who had been with the emperor all day, also came along.
“Father, today Second Brother and I went out of the palace and bought a lot of things.”
“The pastries outside are also very delicious. An’an brought a lot back.”
The emperor looked at me with a smile.
I asked someone to bring the pastries I brought back.
The emperor and the empress were very obliging and ate two pieces.
Even my eldest brother, who didn’t like sweets, ate one piece.
Han Chennian couldn’t help laughing when he saw my eldest brother force the pastry down.
I quickly poured a cup of tea for my eldest brother: “Big Brother, eat slowly.”
Han Chenxu took a sip of tea and finally recovered.
Just as he was about to say something, Axiang came in crying with the things.
I stood up: “What’s wrong?”
“The second princess said these things were garbage. I said they were specially chosen by the princess today, but she hit me.”
I looked at the obvious slap mark on Axiang’s face and was stunned for a moment.
“Are you okay?”
Axiang wiped her tears: “I’m fine, but these things…”
Han Chennian stood up and took a look. The fabrics I carefully selected today were all stained with ink.
A bitter smile escaped my lips as I tried hard to hold back my tears.
“It’s okay. Just put them aside. You go and apply some medicine first.”
12
Back at my seat, I ate my meal in silence.
The emperor and the empress noticed this.
And the anger in Han Chennian’s eyes was almost about to burst out.
I reached out and picked some food for everyone.
“Father, Mother, eat quickly. It’s okay. I can manage by myself.”
The emperor sighed. They were twins born of the same mother, but why were they so different?
He gently stroked my head.
I lowered my head and ate the food in my bowl, but my mind was thinking about how to make Han Yu break down later.
After dinner, when the emperor and the empress left,
I went to find my eldest brother and hoped he could go with me to see Han Yu.
Han Chennian heard this and said: “She just sent the things back. You still want to go see her?”
I pursed my lips and said helplessly: “Maybe sister thought the things were sent by the servants, or maybe Axiang didn’t explain clearly…”
Han Chenxu saw this and nodded: “Then let’s go.”
I smiled and turned back to ask Axiang to take the things, leaving the fabrics stained with ink behind.
Nearing the palace where Han Yu lived, I touched my hair.
“Big Brother, I think I dropped my hairpin.”
It was getting dark, and a look of fear flashed in my eyes.
Han Chenxu looked back: “You go in first. I’ll take someone to look for it.”
I nodded and entered with Axiang.
Han Yu was a bit surprised to see me come.
“Oh, Princess Anle actually came to my humble place in person. This is really rare.”
I motioned for Axiang to bring the things over.
Han Yu glanced at the things in my hands: “Now you’re sending all kinds of garbage to me?”
My face turned pale. Axiang couldn’t stand seeing me being wronged.
She immediately stood in front of me to protect me: “Second Princess, these things were all carefully selected by our princess when she went out of the palace today. They’re not garbage.”
Han Yu heard this and walked up to me: “Han You’an, you did this on purpose.”
“Sister, you’ve misunderstood.”
“Misunderstood!” Han Yu shouted.
I stared at her blankly.
Han Yu walked up to Axiang and took the hairpin from her hair.
“What, in your eyes, Han You’an, I’m not even as good as a low – class maid?”
I gritted my back teeth: “Axiang is not a low – class maid!”
Axiang couldn’t help but look at me.
Han Yu seemed to have discovered something extraordinary.
She walked up to Axiang and slapped her hard.
Angrily, I slapped her back.
And Han Yu, as if provoked by me, slapped back immediately.
Just then, Han Chenxu walked in.
Seeing that I was slapped by Han Yu, he gave Han Yu a fierce glare.
Han Yu wanted to explain something, but Han Chenxu didn’t even want to listen.
13
On the way back, Axiang told Han Chenxu everything in detail.
My eldest brother didn’t think it was my fault.
When the empress saw me come back crying like this, she subconsciously asked if Han Yu had bullied me.
Axiang could only tell the story again.
After hearing this, the empress also didn’t think I was wrong.
Because of this incident, the servants in the palace learned that Han Yu privately called them low – class maids.
Now, even the maids who used to serve Han Yu had opinions.
However, I didn’t care about this.
I only knew that Han Yu was now isolated and alone in the palace.
Thinking of this, I felt much better.
Consequently, I ate two more mouthfuls of food.
Facts proved that being full could really make one feel stuffed.
Axiang saw me like this and suggested going for a stroll in the imperial garden.
As we walked, we came to a pavilion.
I knew this place.
Han Yu especially liked to practice dancing here.
But she probably wasn’t in the mood to practice these days.
Axiang saw that it was quiet here and the scenery was beautiful.
“Princess, do you want to rest here for a while?”
I sat on the cushion: “Bring my qin here.”
Looking at the surrounding scenery, I gently plucked the strings of the qin, and the flowing sound of the qin gushed out from my fingertips.
After a piece was finished, I was just about to stand up and leave when I met someone’s eyes.
I took a big step back.
Axiang followed my gaze.
The man was leaning against a rock on the side. His eyes were long and narrow, his lips were bright red, and there was appreciation in his eyes.
“May I ask if you’re Princess Anle?”
Since I hadn’t seen this person before, I hesitated for a moment.
Axiang saw me like this and stepped forward to block me: “This is our princess indeed.”
The man came forward and sat on the steps on the side.
“I’ve long heard that Princess Anle’s qin music is like the sound of nature. Now that I see it, it’s really true.”
I thought for a long time but still couldn’t figure out who this person was: “May I ask who you are?”
Before the man could answer, Han Yu rushed over in a hurry.
“Good, Han You’an. You actually have a secret meeting with your lover!”
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There was a bit of embarrassment on my face: “I don’t know him.”
“Who would believe that!” Han Yu looked the man up and down disdainfully.
The man stood up and looked at Han Yu: “This must be the second princess.”
“Low – class person, you’re not worthy to talk to me!”
“Get out of here!”
There was a hint of apology in my eyes: “Sir, you’d better leave first.”
“Don’t leave! Han You’an, I’ve long seen that you’re a slut! You seduced Brother Qingfeng in the study. Now that you can’t see Brother Qingfeng, you’ve found someone else! I’ve finally caught you!” Han Yu stepped forward and tightly grabbed my wrist. “Come on, let’s go see Father and Mother!”
Axiang forcefully rescued me: “Second Princess, our princess has said that she doesn’t know this gentleman!”
Han Yu’s palm suddenly hit Axiang’s cheek.
“Low – class maid, it was you last time too!”
I stood in front of Axiang, my tone tinged with anger: “Han Yu, I’ve said that Axiang is not a low – class maid!”
“Good, then explain to me why you’re having a secret meeting with a man.”
Han Yu seemed to have caught me in a huge leverage.
I was too lazy to talk nonsense with her and directly pulled Axiang, wanting to leave.
Han Yu grabbed my arm. After pulling a few times, I felt a bit nauseous.
I had just come out for a walk because I was full.
I forcefully pushed Han Yu away and covered my mouth with a handkerchief.
Fortunately, after retching a few times, I felt better.
Seeing me vomit, Han Yu was even more certain that the man next to me was my lover.
“Second Princess, isn’t it a bit hasty to judge someone just by one glance?”
The man wanted to explain, but was scolded by Han Yu, pointing at his nose.
Because I was really uncomfortable, I motioned for Axiang to leave first.
But Han Yu was like an octopus, clinging to me and not willing to let go.
Finally, it was the man who stopped Han Yu for me, so I could leave smoothly. Otherwise, I’m afraid I would have been entangled for a long time.
Several days later, I heard that General Lin had won a great battle. The emperor was overjoyed and ordered a grand banquet.
That night, thinking it had nothing to do with me, I went a bit late.
As soon as I entered the hall, Han Yu looked over at me. The disgust and jealousy in her eyes were almost overflowing.
I pretended not to see and respectfully saluted the emperor and the empress.
The empress introduced General Lin to me.
A flash of shock passed through my eyes.
Lin Wenxiao sneered: “Lin Wenxiao greets Princess Anle. I’ve long heard that the princess is extremely beautiful. Now that I see you, it really lives up to the reputation.”
I coughed softly: “General Lin, you’re too kind.”
Han Yu saw the two of us like this, stood up directly, and pointed out that I had private meetings with Lin Wenxiao, not just once.
And she also suspected that we had been in contact for a long time and that I was already pregnant.
After hearing this, I was completely confused.
Even Lin Wenxiao couldn’t help laughing.
“This is the second princess. May I ask how the princess came to this conclusion?”
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I looked at the emperor and the empress with a wronged expression.
The emperor motioned for me not to panic. He believed in me.
While the empress looked at Han Yu coldly.
Han Yu had long regarded me as a slut in her heart, so she said whatever was the most hurtful.
“A few days ago, I caught you and Han You’an in the pavilion. How dare you deny it?”
“Your Majesty, please investigate clearly!” Lin Wenxiao’s tone became serious.
Everyone in the court knew that Lin Wenxiao had just returned from the border five days ago.
Now, as soon as he came back, he was given such a big charge.
“Someone, take the second princess down.” The emperor didn’t want to waste any more words with Han Yu.
But how could Han Yu be willing: “Father, Han You’an has caused such a big disaster, and you’re still covering for her!”
Han Chenxu stood up, his face full of anger.
“General Lin has always been in the border. He’s only been back for five days. How could it be like what you said!”
Han Yu seemed to be unexpected, but she still insisted that I was pregnant.
“Then you can’t deny that Han You’an is pregnant, can you?”
With red eyes, I stubbornly said: “Father, You’an is willing to accept an inspection.”
The emperor couldn’t bear it any longer and threw the teacup on the table at Han Yu.
“You just can’t stand your sister!”
“Haven’t you hurt her enough these years!”
The people at the banquet originally didn’t suspect me.
Everyone regarded Han Yu as a joke.
I knew that the emperor held a celebration banquet for Lin Wenxiao today, probably wanting to marry Han Yu to him.
But Han Yu had caused such a big disaster.
I thought to myself: Idiot.
But on the surface, I still pleaded for Han Yu: “Father, don’t blame sister. She just…”
“Enough, don’t explain for her.” The emperor waved his hand and ordered someone to take Han Yu down.
I looked at my eldest brother, hoping he could persuade the emperor.
But my eldest brother turned his head away.
It seemed that he was completely disappointed in Han Yu.
But this play still needed Han Yu to continue.
I was a bit anxious inside.
Just as Han Yu was about to be taken down, Lin Wenxiao said: “Your Majesty, forget it. The second princess is probably being led astray by others.”
The emperor had been waiting for Lin Wenxiao to speak.
Hearing what Lin Wenxiao said, he then ordered the people to retreat.
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Han Yu sat back in her seat and became much more obedient.
The emperor first praised Lin Wenxiao a few words.
Looking at Lin Wenxiao’s calm appearance, I slightly raised my eyebrows.
The Lin family was full of loyal people. Lin Wenxiao’s father and two brothers had all died in battle.
And he had also fought his way out of the sea of blood.
Compared with other people in the capital, he seemed to be quite good.
Lin Wenxiao noticed my gaze and looked over.
I was so scared that I lowered my head.
Lin Wenxiao snorted and laughed twice.
The emperor saw the two of us like this.
Originally, he just wanted to marry Han Yu to him.
Out of partiality, he didn’t want me to get married early.
But Lin Wenxiao was superior in both talent, appearance, and martial arts compared to the men in the capital.
Thinking of this, the emperor asked: “Wenxiao, is there any woman you have your eye on?”
Lin Wenxiao hooked his lips into a smile: “This time, I don’t seek a promotion.”
The emperor frowned in confusion: “Then what do you want me to reward you with?”
Lin Wenxiao laughed, got up, and performed a grand salute.
“Princess Anle is as beautiful as a flower, with a face that could topple cities and kingdoms.
I, Lin Wenxiao, request to marry Princess Anle.”
I stared at him without blinking.
He really wants to marry me.
It’s really me!
The emperor saw me staring stupidly at him: “You’an, do you have any other thoughts?”
Axiang pushed me hard from behind, and then I reacted.
Just as I was about to stand up and agree, Qi Qingfeng stepped forward.
“Your Majesty, I also…”
When Han Yu saw Qi Qingfeng stand up, her face turned pale instantly.
The man she had liked for so long actually liked me too.
Han Yu bit her lips tightly, as if she had made up her mind about something.
She got up and knelt beside Qi Qingfeng, interrupting his unfinished words.
“Father, daughter and Young Master Qi have already made a private engagement. Please, Father and Mother, give your approval!”
Qi Qingfeng’s face was extremely ugly, but under the emperor’s murderous gaze, he could only agree.
“Yes, I request to marry the second princess… Han, Yu.”
He spoke very slowly, with veins bulging on his neck.
Hearing this, I smiled and looked up at the emperor: “Father, You’an is willing.”
Although I didn’t have any feelings for Lin Wenxiao.
But he was the most suitable, wasn’t he?
If I didn’t marry him, I would marry someone else.
There were only two paths for me to choose from.
So of course I would choose the one that made me more comfortable.
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Han Yu was so restless that she advanced the wedding date.
On the day she got married, just like the day she was born, there was thunder and lightning, and the wind and rain almost overturned the bridal sedan chair.
Fortunately, there was no danger, and she was safely carried into the Prime Minister’s Mansion.
However, the Prime Minister’s wife had always believed that her son would marry the auspicious daughter that everyone talked about.
But unexpectedly, he finally married a bane.
Han Yu really lived up to the name of a bane. As soon as she married in, the originally healthy prime minister fell seriously ill.
The Prime Minister’s wife tried many methods, but nothing worked. Until Qi Qingfeng couldn’t stand Han Yu’s terrifying controlling behavior and hit her.
Strangely, the prime minister’s illness suddenly got better.
It was as if he had never been ill.
Qi Qingfeng no longer pretended to be gentle to Han Yu from then on.
Seeing him like this, Han Yu wanted to go back to the palace to ask the emperor and the empress to make the decision for her.
But the Prime Minister’s wife was not an easy – going person either. She directly locked Han Yu in the room.
That I could know these things meant that the emperor and the empress should also know.
But no one stopped it. It seemed that my sister was really in a desperate situation now, with no one to help her.
If she had treated the maids around her better before, she wouldn’t have ended up like this.
But it couldn’t be blamed on others.
After all, all the methods I used on her were the same ones she had used on me in my previous life.
Dear sister, enjoy the life I’ve arranged for you.
As time passed day by day, it was finally my wedding day.
The emperor, the empress, and my brothers watched me get on the carriage with their own eyes.
After leaving the palace, a group of magpies flew over from nowhere. They surrounded my sedan chair and accompanied me to the General’s Mansion.
Lin Wenxiao didn’t let me down.
After getting married, he doted on me in every possible way and even clearly stated that he wouldn’t take concubines.
Although I just regarded it as a joke, he didn’t care and said that time would prove everything.
Because my body was really poor, it was not until I was thirty years old that I became pregnant with my first child.
Just as I was leaving the palace, my eyes fell on a group of beggars with lame legs and missing arms on the roadside.
Axiang skillfully took out some silver and threw it to them.
If someone had given me some silver in my previous life, I probably wouldn’t have died such a tragic death.
Back at the General’s Mansion, I touched my still – flat belly.
This child was a pleasant surprise.
I had originally thought that I wouldn’t have my own child.
These years, I had been living in a daze. It seemed that after taking revenge, I completely lost my goal.
But God still took pity on me.
He gave me the clearest answer at the most confused moment of my life.
