The daughter of the emperor was reborn and was spoiled by the sickly prince.

Gu Mingzhao placed Liao Qinglan on the soft bed.

Her satin-like black hair spread on the pillow, framing her peaceful face.

He sat beside the bed, gazing at her sleeping face, feeling an indescribable tenderness in his heart.

He stretched out his fingers and brushed her slightly frowned brows, then he leaned down and placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Silly girl, you can't hold on any longer, but you still have to hold on."

He whispered, his voice full of pampering and helplessness.

It seemed that he had gone too far in the past few days, making her a little afraid to be alone with him.

Gu Mingzhao wanted to take off her coat so that she could sleep more comfortably.

As soon as his hand pulled her collar, she reflexively held his hand and whispered like a kitten, "No."

Gu Mingzhao thought she was awake and took a look.

The long eyelashes fluttered gently like butterfly wings.

It turned out to be just a dream talk...

Gu Mingzhao patted her gently, waiting for Liao Qinglan to fall asleep before helping her change her clothes.

He took a deep breath, intoxicated by the faint fragrance emanating from her body. It was her unique scent that made him feel relaxed and happy.

She was like a medicine to him, making him unable to stop and indulge in it.

Although I still wanted to do something to her, I couldn't bear it when I saw her curled up and sleeping with such a pitiful look on her face.

Gu Mingzhao couldn't help but peck her lips again: "I'll let you go today."

After saying that, Gu Mingzhao asked the waiter for a bucket of cold water and sat in it to soak for half an hour.

Only after his desire subsided did he return to the bedroom and lie down next to Liao Qinglan.

*

They walked and played along the way, and a journey that would have taken ten days took them a month.

It was a month later that they arrived in the capital.

They did not try to hide their whereabouts along the way, so many people knew where they were.

The carriage was stopped as soon as it entered the city gate of the capital.

An eunuch stepped forward, stood respectfully beside the carriage, and said in a loud voice: "Your Highness, the King of Qin, His Majesty has ordered that you enter the palace for a chat."

Gu Mingzhao frowned slightly when he heard this, and then said to Liao Qinglan and Cheng Yuan: "Lan'er, it seems that I have to go to the palace first. You go back to the mansion first, and I will be back later."

Cheng Yuan said: "Don't worry, I will take my cousin home."

After hearing this, Gu Mingzhao felt jealous.

He stood up suddenly, grabbed Cheng Yuan's sleeve, and said in a deep voice: "We have already entered the capital, cousin, get off the car too."

Cheng Yuan was confused by Gu Mingzhao's sudden action. He struggled to break free, but found that he was being held tightly by Gu Mingzhao.

"Hey, hey, hey, Your Highness, what are you doing? I haven't even reached the Duke of Rong's Mansion yet!"

Gu Mingzhao glanced at him coldly, and said in an unquestionable tone: "Cousin, the Prince Qin's Mansion and the Duke Rong's Mansion are not on the same route, you can go back on your own."

Cheng Yuan was choked by Gu Mingzhao's words and was speechless. He widened his eyes and asked in confusion: "No, we have been together for a month. It's fine if you don't invite me to visit the Qin Palace, but why are you saying goodbye to me like this?"

Gu Mingzhao ignored him and stuffed Cheng Yuan into the Cheng family's carriage.

He walked to the end of the convoy, took a pony that was accompanying them, and mounted its back in a dashing manner.

He turned around and said to Liao Qinglan in the carriage, "Lan'er, you go back home first. I'll be back later."

After saying this, he whipped his horse and galloped towards the palace.

He was wearing a dark blue brocade robe and a jade belt around his waist. He looked very heroic and attracted many people to stop and watch.

Qin Yanran stood in the crowd, shielding her face with a curtain, and peeking at the handsome figure.

Regent Gu Mingzhao rode into the palace on horseback, full of high spirits. Wherever he was, he was bound to be the focus of the audience.

He's finally back!

Counting the days, Gu Mingzhao has been away from the capital for more than three months.

Qin Yanran has always been thinking about him.

Not just these three months, but over the years, every day and night has been filled with longing and anticipation for him, but what I got in return was his consistent cold treatment.

But every time I think of him, I feel mixed emotions.

There is admiration for Gu Mingzhao's handsome face, respect for his high position and power, and also the unspeakable grievance and unwillingness.

It really makes people love and hate it...

I love his kingly demeanor in every move he makes.

I hate his indifference and neglect towards me.

I heard from my grandfather that this time he comes back, he will not leave the capital in the short term.

She also needs to seize the time and make good plans for herself.

For so many years, she has been waiting for Gu Mingzhao.

But time flies, and before she knew it, she had already wasted her time until she was twenty-two.

Girls from ordinary families are basically married at this age, and even have several children.

There are many noble ladies in the capital who don't get along with her and are waiting to laugh at her!

If she fails to marry Gu Mingzhao as she wishes, she will become the laughing stock of the whole capital!

She would never allow herself to go this far!

In the final analysis, all of this is Liao Qinglan's fault!

If she hadn't woken up suddenly, with the power and status of the Qin family, Qin Yanran would have definitely won the position of Princess Qin!

Qin Yanran gnashed her teeth in anger.

Hu Axiang stood beside her and felt an invisible chill.

He gently took Qin Yanran's hand and tried to comfort her with a gentle tone: "What's wrong, Miss? You are angry when you see His Royal Highness Prince Qin? Don't get angry and hurt yourself."

Qin Yanran shook off Hu Axiang's hand with disgust.

Normally, she had a pretty good impression of Hu Axiang. She thought he was handsome, had a good sense of romance, and could always make her happy.

However, at this moment, compared with Gu Mingzhao's outstanding temperament, Hu Axiang instantly became ordinary in her eyes, even a little vulgar.

Hu Axiang leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Young Miss has a really cruel heart. She just finished being affectionate with me, and when she saw His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin, she immediately turned her face against me. It is said that men are fickle, and I think Young Miss is no less."

Qin Yanran's face became even colder when she heard this. She glanced at Hu Axiang coldly, and her voice was full of disdain: "Don't talk nonsense here. You are not allowed to interfere in the matter between me and His Royal Highness the King of Qin!"

Hu Axiang curled his lips and stopped making trouble for himself.

But... that fleeting figure just now...

He pondered for a moment and asked, "Miss, this is the first time I meet His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin. He looks familiar. Where is he from?"

Qin Yanran sneered contemptuously: "How could you have seen him? He had been studying in the Liao Mansion's school and rarely had contact with the outside world."

Hu Axiang was even more curious: "What about earlier? Do you know about his background?"

Qin Yanran shook her head, with a hint of helplessness in her tone: "His past seems to have been deliberately erased, and no one knows about it."

Hu Axiang seemed to be thinking about something, and suddenly said, "Resemble, it's too much like him, he looks exactly like an old friend of mine."

"Stop trying to make friends with him. Who are you to be compared with His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin?" Qin Yanran sneered mercilessly.

"Miss, if there is a chance, let me meet him again. I want to confirm it again." Hu Axiang said seriously.

"Are you still excited?"

"That person, even if he turns into ashes, I would recognize him! I just saw him from a distance. If he is an old friend of mine, maybe I can lend a helping hand, young lady."

Qin Yanran was a little moved.

Just a look, shouldn't be a problem.

Anyway, she won't suffer any loss, so just watch it.

Qin Yanran thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll agree to your request. But you have to remember that you can only watch from a distance and don't cause me any trouble."

Hu Axiang was overjoyed when he heard this and nodded repeatedly in agreement.