Two days later, the sky was clear and the air was fresh.

Bai Zhiyuan got up early and went out to the yard to watch Bai Qiuze and Bai Tingxuan fighting with swords. It was a very cold day, but the two of them were sweating profusely, and the guards around them were secretly cheering.

Bai Zhiyuan was itching to fight as he watched from the side, so he drew his sword as well. Princess Duanhui, who was standing nearby, saw this and started playing the zither.

The soul-stirring music of the zither sounded, and Bai Zhiyuan moved with the sword, his sleeves fluttering, his black hair dancing, and the sword spun faster and faster. The three were in high spirits when they saw Butler Wang come in, saying that the emperor's decree for spring hunting had arrived, and asked them to go and receive it.

There was a custom in the Dali period that spring hunting would begin in February or March every year. Spring hunting was usually held at the Lishan hunting ground outside the city. The emperor would take all his concubines, princes, and princesses with him, as well as officials of the fourth rank and above in the court, who could bring their families. This time the departure date was set for the second day of March.

In the previous life, her father had died and Bai Zhiyuan had just married into the Prince of Yan's mansion. Qi Ze thought Bai Zhiyuan looked dignified all day and did not take her hunting. So in this life and the previous life, this was Bai Zhiyuan's first time to participate in spring hunting.

After receiving the order, Princess Duanhui began to prepare for the spring hunt. She hurriedly ordered Housekeeper Wang to take many jewelry and gems from the treasury to send to Bai Zhiyuan, and also ordered Housekeeper Wang to invite the best embroiderer from Jinxiufang in the capital to come and make the most fashionable dress for Bai Zhiyuan this spring.

After taking out the jewelry, Princess Duanhui looked around and felt unsatisfied. Some styles were no longer the most fashionable. Princess Duanhui immediately decided to take Bai Zhiyuan to Mingyuzhai, the largest jewelry store in Shangjing, to buy some decent jewelry so that she could shine at the Spring Hunt. Her daughter was so beautiful that she must outshine all the other young ladies. There were many princes and nobles at the Spring Hunt, and her daughter might be able to find a good match.

Bai Zhiyuan naturally didn't know what his mother was thinking. Since his mother wanted to look at jewelry, of course he would accompany her.

The mother and daughter took their personal maid with them, Bai Zhiyuan took Ling Xiao, Princess Duanhui took Qiu Yan, and the four of them took a carriage and slowly arrived at Mingyuzhai.

The mother and daughter spent the whole morning strolling around Mingyuzhai. Princess Duanhui had not been in the capital for many years and felt that she owed her daughter. This time, she picked out a lot of jewelry for her daughter and was satisfied before she prepared to return home.

As soon as Bai Zhiyuan and Princess Duanhui walked out of Mingyuzhai, they saw a crowd of people gathered at the door. Bai Zhiyuan was not a person who liked to watch the crowd. When the two were about to get in the car, Ling Xiao said, "Madam, Miss, I just saw a woman in the crowd selling herself to bury her father. She was so pitiful."

Bai Zhiyuan was stunned when he heard this, and then he remembered something. He stopped getting on the bus and walked into the crowd. Sure enough, there was a crying woman in the crowd, with a piece of paper next to her saying "Selling myself to bury my father", which immediately aroused the sympathy of the onlookers.

It’s her, Bai Zhiyuan sneered in her heart. She was the maid in her previous life, and she met her again in this life.

The woman's name was Chenxiang. When Bai Zhiyuan saw Chenxiang in her previous life, she had already married into the Prince of Yan's Palace. One day, she happened to see her in such a pitiful state, and out of pity for her, she took her back to the Prince of Yan's Palace.

However, Chenxiang took advantage of Bai Zhiyuan's grief over the destruction of his family and climbed into Qi Zeyi's bed, became pregnant with Qi Zeyi's child, and successfully became the concubine of Prince Yan's Mansion.

The last time Bai Zhiyuan saw her was when she had just been placed under house arrest by Jiang Muyun. When he saw Chenxiang, who was pregnant, he and Muyun cruelly dug out her eyes. From then on, she never saw the light of day again.

"Okay, very good," Bai Zhiyuan smiled, but her eyes were cold. Her clenched fists dug into her palms. "Since you appear by my side again, I will definitely fulfill your wish in this life, my good maid."

Thinking of this, Bai Zhiyuan said to his mother, Princess Duanhui: "Mother, seeing how pitiful this girl is, why not take her back to the mansion and make her my maid."

Princess Duanhui was a simple person, so she naturally didn't think too much about it. Since her daughter asked for it, she was just a maid, so she readily agreed.

Bai Zhiyuan approached Chenxiang, his heart was churning, but he showed no sign of it on the surface. He said softly, "Lift your head up, let me take a look."

Chen Xiang heard this and raised his head timidly.

Bai Zhiyuan asked: "What's your name? Where do you live? Is there anyone else at home?"

Chen Xiang said timidly, "My lady, my name is Chen Xiang. My house was burned to ashes by bandits, and I have no family left."

Bai Zhiyuan smiled, but a closer look revealed a chilling fear. She said, "In this case, I will buy you and sign a contract to sell you. You will be my maid in General Weiyuan's mansion. Are you willing?"

Chenxiang thought for a moment. Bai Zhiyuan knew that Chenxiang's purpose today was to find a rich family, even if it was just to be a concubine. But when she heard about the General Weiyuan Mansion, she was tempted. Perhaps being a maid in the General's Mansion would give her a chance to meet more powerful men.

Thinking of this, Chenxiang readily agreed and hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

Princess Duanhui was kind-hearted and asked her to deal with her father's funeral before working in the general's mansion.

After saying this, he took Bai Zhiyuan into the carriage and returned home.

On the other side, at Prince Yan's Mansion, Jiang Muyun had a sallow face, with dry and messy black hair piled behind her head, making her look like a thirty-year-old village woman.

She leaned against the window, her eyes were dim. Since the quarrel with King Yan that day, she had been under house arrest. She wanted to go out to see King Yan many times, but was stopped by the guards. Jiang Muyun was uneasy, she was afraid that King Yan was tired of her.

At this time, her personal maid Pei'er came in. Seeing this scene, she hurriedly helped Jiang Muyun sit in front of the dressing mirror.

"Auntie, look at yourself. Even if His Highness doesn't come, we have to take care of ourselves. If His Highness comes, he will like you when he sees you."

Jiang Muyun laughed at himself and said, "Like? His Highness doesn't like me anymore. His heart is now filled with that bitch Bai Zhiyuan."

Pei'er said slowly, "Aunt, I think you should try to please His Highness more. If you completely lose His Highness's favor, what will you do in the future?"

This sentence awakened Jiang Muyun. Yes, she couldn't just continue to be decadent. Without the favor of King Yan, she would be nothing. She already lost the support of her family and her position as the queen. She couldn't lose King Yan again.

Thinking of this, her eyes became clear. She quickly asked Pei'er to dress her up. She was determined to win the heart of King Yan again.

Jiang Muyun found a white dress, put on her makeup, and prepared to go to the small kitchen to cook a table of dishes for the King of Yan. Jiang Muyun remembered that when they were in Zhongnan Mountain, the King of Yan loved the dishes he cooked the most.

After doing all this, Jiang Muyun walked to the gate of the courtyard and said softly to the guard: "Sir, if Your Highness comes back, please inform him and tell him that I am not feeling well and asked him to come here." After that, he took off the bracelet on his wrist and stuffed it into the guard's hand.

The guards would not offend her, after all, she was the only woman in Prince Yan's Mansion.

As soon as Qi Zeyi returned to the palace, the guard informed him that Aunt Jiang was not feeling well and wanted to see him.

Qi Zeyi was still thinking about the past affection, and strode towards Shuangsiyuan after hearing the words.

As soon as he entered the room, Qi Zeyi saw Jiang Muyun, who looked pale and had tears in his eyes. When Jiang Muyun saw him coming, he hugged Qi Zeyi tightly and said, "Your Highness, you are finally here."

Qi Zeyi said calmly: "Since you feel uncomfortable, find a doctor to come to the mansion to check it out."

Seeing his indifferent expression, Jiang Muyun hurriedly said, "I'm fine. As long as Your Highness comes to see me, I'll be almost well again."

Qi Ze thought she was fine and was about to leave, but Jiang Muyun held him tightly and murmured, "Senior Brother..."

Qi Zeyi was shocked, remembering a girl with a smiling face who called him "Senior Brother" many years ago.

Qi Zeyi's eyes were intoxicated, he stared at Jiang Muyun deeply, as if he was looking through her at someone else, his hand gently stroked her face. The next second, the bed curtain fell, covering up the charming scene.

Jiang Muyun knew that her flattery was successful today. She wore a white dress and called out "brother". As expected, the King of Yan mistook her for Bai Zhiyuan. Jiang Muyun hated him secretly. One day, she would let Bai Zhiyuan taste the pain she had suffered.

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