After the divorce, the four big guys became my servants

After Lady Liu passed away, the relationship between Yuwen Qi and Meng Changning became even better.

The carriage from Prince Jing's Mansion sometimes even went to General Mingxi's Mansion to pick up Meng Changning for a private meeting.

This made Yuwen Qi determined to marry Meng Changning into the palace.

That day, as soon as he finished his court session, he immediately went to Wan'an Hall.

When he saw Concubine Lan, he knelt before her and said word by word: "Mother, I am here to see you today and I only want to ask you one favor."

Concubine Lan pretended to be calm and asked, "You want to marry Meng Changning, right?"

Yuwen Qi said: "Not bad."

He kowtowed to Concubine Lan and said in a deep voice: "This son and Chang Ning are in love with each other and I want to marry her as my concubine. I hope that mother will agree to this."

Concubine Lan held the jade ruyi tightly in her hand, her face expressionless.

Previously, she stopped her son from associating with Meng Changning and also supported Meng Zhaoge.

But now, Qi'er and Meng Changning's feelings have not faded at all, and Meng Zhaoge is also not favored by Qi'er.

Meng Zhaoge is a useless waste and cannot be supported.

Concubine Lan must change her mind.

Because people are always like this. Sometimes the more others try to stop them, the more determined they become.

"It's not that we can't consider this." Concubine Lan changed her tune and said, "But, Qi'er, do you know what your father gave the crown prince as a reward on his birthday yesterday?"

Yuwen Qi was delighted at first, but then he was stunned: "What?"

Concubine Lan sighed: "Your Majesty sent the Dingkun Sword to the East Palace."

The Dingkun Sword was the sword that Emperor Gaozong carried with him when he fought on the battlefield. It helped Emperor Gaozong win countless battles and was passed down from generation to generation.

But now, Emperor Chu gave the Dingkun Sword as a gift to celebrate the prince's birthday.

Yuwen Qi groaned: "I'm afraid that my father has already thought about releasing him."

Concubine Lan said: "This is exactly what I am worried about."

He sighed again, "It was me who asked the Imperial Observatory to use the name of astronomical phenomena to stop His Majesty from releasing the Crown Prince. I have already offended the Crown Prince. If the Crown Prince leaves the Eastern Palace, I am afraid that I will be the first person he will seek revenge on."

Yuwen Qi listened and became even more worried, and asked hurriedly, "What do you think, mother?"

"If you can gain your father's favor, I won't have to be afraid of the crown prince. Soon, it will be your father's fiftieth birthday."

Lan Fei said: "Qi'er, why don't you take advantage of these days to think carefully about how to stand out among your brothers."

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Qi immediately said solemnly: "Yes, my son will take this matter as a top priority."

This trip made him feel uneasy.

The idea of ​​marrying Meng Changning into the mansion had to be put aside for the time being.

Not long after, the news of Yuwen Qi's trip reached Meng Changning's ears.

Of course, she didn't know what Concubine Lan had said to Yuwen Qi. All she knew was that after Yuwen Qi entered the palace, he never sent a carriage to pick her up again.

Meng Changning naturally began to think more: Could it be that Concubine Lan threatened the prince and the prince backed down?

"After all, all of this is the reason why Meng Zhaoge still exists." She clenched her palms.

If Meng Zhaoge died, it would be natural for the prince to marry her as his second wife.

She has even given her body to Yuwen Qi, so she must marry into the Prince of Jing's Mansion!

Meng Changning secretly made up his mind, turned around and said to Zhu Yin: "I can't wait any longer, I have to go see Yuan Jinglie again immediately."

...

That day, Yuan Jinglie went out early in the morning to visit Mr. Guo, who had injured his leg and was unable to travel.

When passing by the Yanyun River, I saw a carriage parked by the river.

Seeing him coming, the woman called him, "Mr. Yuan."

Yuan Jinglie stopped and saw that the woman was dressed as a maid. She nodded to him and said, "Sir, my eldest daughter wants to say a few words to you."

Then, the car curtain was lifted by a slender hand, revealing Meng Changning's slightly weak face.

"Mr. Yuan, would you be so kind as to accompany me for a walk along the Yanyun River?"

He was silent.

But Meng Changning had already gotten off the carriage. She seemed to have been crying and was looking at him with red eyes.

"I just want to talk to you for a few words." The beauty's voice was a little hoarse, "Or are you afraid that Zhaoge will know?"

Yuan Jinglie lowered his eyes: "Miss Meng misunderstood, the queen did not mention the young lady to me."

He paused again and said, "In that case, please come in, Miss."

Meng Changning's sad expression finally relaxed and he gently wiped the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief.

The two of them walked towards the other side of the river, one in front and one behind.

The flowers along the river have long since withered, and the tree trunks are all bare.

Yuan Jinglie and Meng Changning walked slowly along the river, looking ahead calmly.

Meng Changning spoke first tentatively: "After I returned home, I learned from my parents that you had been to my house before, but Zhaoge wanted you to leave. Was she nice to you?"

Yuan Jinglie said: "The queen treats me very well."

Hearing this, Meng Changning's brows relaxed and he sighed: "That's good, but it would be better if you could stay at my house, so I can take care of you a little bit."

Yuan Jinglie: "I am already very grateful that you saved me that day. How dare I trouble you again."

Meng Changning shook his head, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

Before she could say anything more, she suddenly looked panicked and pushed Yuan Jinglie away: "Mr. Yuan, be careful!"

In an instant, an ox cart that had somehow broken free from its reins crashed into the place where Yuan Jinglie was standing.

Yuan Jinglie was pushed by Meng Changning and took several steps back, just enough to dodge it.

When I came to my senses, the owner of the ox cart came forward in a hurry: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't tie it tightly just now, and I scared you two."

Meng Changning lightly rebuked: "Although it was a close call, please be more careful next time and don't let any more accidents happen."

The owner of the ox cart responded quickly and drove away.

"Mr. Yuan, are you okay?" Meng Changning walked over and asked with concern.

Yuan Jinglie shook his head, and when he looked up he saw the bruise on Meng Changning's hand.

"Did the bullock cart hit the young lady?"

Meng Changning quickly covered his face with his hands and smiled: "It's okay, I saw the car was going to hit you, so I just wanted to push you away first."

The young man lowered his head and said with great emotion: "I owe the young lady another favor. How can I repay her?"

"I'm not asking you to repay me..."

"But I can't accept the young lady's kindness so comfortably."

Yuan Jinglie looked at her deeply, and said in a low voice: "I want to repay the young lady."

This time, Meng Changning did not refuse immediately, but tightened his sleeves in confusion, looking as if he had something to hide.

After a while, she seemed to have thought it through, and then she said awkwardly: "Actually, there is one thing I need your help with..."

"You should also know that I have a relationship with the King of Jing. But by some strange mistake, Zhaoge was married into the King of Jing's mansion."

At this point, she looked at the lake and sighed, "Zhao Ge hates me for stealing her husband, but how can I explain the matter of feelings clearly? I care about the prince, and I also care about her."

The young man lowered his eyes: "I don't understand what you mean, Miss. I can't seem to help you with your relationship with the Queen and the Prince."

"No, you can."

Meng Changning turned around, looked at the boy earnestly, and said in a hoarse voice: "I just want you to help me ask for Zhaoge's forgiveness."

"I?"

"It's you." Meng Changning nodded: "I just want you to help me send something to Zhaoge."

After saying that, he took out the jade bottle which was only the size of a finger and handed it to Yuan Jinglie.

"This is the calming incense I specially made. Zhao Ge has to take care of such a huge palace every day. It's really hard."

"But don't tell Zhaoge. She still misunderstands me. If she knew it was me, she would definitely not accept it. Just pour it into the stove in her room."

Yuan Jinglie took the jade bottle and stroked the bottle with his fingers. It was impossible to tell what emotion was in his eyes.

But when he looked up, he said innocently: "The eldest lady is so kind to the queen."

He smiled slightly: "I will help the young lady."