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

Liao Qinglan returned to the room. She hurriedly took the copper basin and poured clear water into it.

She took out another piece of soft silk and gently dipped it into the water. After the silk was completely wet, she walked to Gu Mingzhao's side.

Gu Mingzhao sat on the couch, his face slightly pale.

Liao Qinglan carefully wiped the blood off his face, her fingertips lightly stroking Gu Mingzhao's skin, stirring his heart.

"How did this happen?" Liao Qinglan's eyes were full of worry and heartache.

"Your Majesty hit me with the inkstone, but don't worry, I wasn't hit, I just accidentally rubbed against it."

Liao Qinglan breathed a sigh of relief, but was still a little worried. She held Gu Mingzhao's face and carefully wiped the stains on his face with silk.

"Does it hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt."

Liao Qinglan's brows showed some worry: "What happened when I entered the palace today? Why did His Majesty attack you and even punish you by grounding you?"

Gu Mingzhao didn't want to make her worry, so he said vaguely, "It's just some court affairs, it's better not to mention it."

"Did someone report you during the months you were away from Beijing?"

Liao Qinglan studied with Liao Zhendong since she was a child. There were many court officials coming and going in her home. Under the influence of these officials, she developed a keen political sense and was able to immediately detect possible problems.

Gu Mingzhao looked at her in surprise.

I didn't expect that Lan'er was so smart. Hiding it from her seemed like she looked down on her.

"It's nothing serious. It's mainly because I took a long time to go to Miaojiang this time, which angered him."

Liao Qinglan's heart tightened, she knew who the "he" Gu Mingzhao was referring to.

Speaking like this is extremely disrespectful to Your Majesty. If anyone hears it, they will definitely be reported to the Emperor!

She couldn't help but remind him, "A Zhao, be careful with your words, don't let His Majesty get suspicious."

Gu Mingzhao smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I will handle it carefully. This time I am confined for three months, so I can spend more time with you."

Liao Qinglan said lightly: "You are still joking! So frivolous!"

"I'm not joking." Gu Mingzhao took away the silk cloth that was wiping the wound and gently held her hand. "Three months later, we may not have such a leisurely life."

Liao Qinglan looked up into his deep eyes and asked, "A Zhao, have you decided something? I always feel like you're a little unusual lately."

Gu Mingzhao was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Qinglan, I have always been indifferent to fame and fortune, and I think power is just a passing cloud. But after coming back this time, I found that the situation is no longer under my control. Many of those who reported me were unprovoked attacks. Even though I have never offended them, some people want to kill me."

After hearing this, Liao Qinglan's heart sank and she asked, "So, you decided to fight for it?"

"If I were alone, I wouldn't mind being a lone minister, but I'm with you now. If I don't fight, I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you."

Liao Qinglan frowned slightly, but soon regained her composure: "No matter what kind of life you want to live, I will be with you."

Gu Mingzhao noticed her hesitation at that moment and asked, "Lan'er, don't you want to be the queen?"

He paused and continued, "You should know what position I am fighting for."

Liao Qinglan's heart was shocked.

Queen!

These two words were too heavy for her.

In her previous life, the identity of "Queen" brought her nothing but painful memories.

Once they become emperors and empresses, their every move will affect the country and the people, and they will be subject to the shackles and judgment of court officials.

They are far less free than an ordinary couple.

But as he said, he was already being roasted on the fire, and if he didn't fight for it, he would be slaughtered.

Her father had been prime minister for many years, and she knew very well that once you hold a high position, you will be counterattacked if you fall from it.

Just because you don't want to fight doesn't mean you can just hide away and live a leisurely life.

What's more, His Majesty has already told them the secret of Fengming Mountain.

If someone else really ascends the throne in the future, the emperor will know that someone holds a route to save his life and can even walk directly from outside the palace to your majesty's bedroom.

The new emperor would definitely not tolerate them as a couple.

"A Zhao, as long as you want to do it, you can do it. No matter what the road ahead is, I will go with you."

After getting her reply, Gu Mingzhao finally felt relieved.

*

In the residence of Grand Tutor Qin, the aroma of agarwood curled up in the air and the light gauze danced gently.

Qin Yanran sat in the flower hall, gently twisting a strand of black hair in her hand, but her mind had already drifted far away.

When Grand Tutor Qin came back, he saw his granddaughter sitting in a daze. He couldn't help but sigh and said slowly, "Yanran, do you know that King Qin was under house arrest?"

Qin Yanran's expression suddenly changed, she was in doubt and uncertainty: "Grandpa, this...how is this possible? Didn't you say that His Highness is the heir recognized by His Majesty? How could he suddenly become like this..."

Grand Tutor Qin gently waved his hand and interrupted her: "Thunder and rain are all grace from the emperor. This matter is beyond your and my ability to guess. We can only wait and see how it develops."

Although Qin Yanran was unwilling in her heart, she also understood that what her grandfather said was true.

She bit her lower lip lightly, pondered for a moment, and finally said, "Just because you are confined to your house doesn't mean that His Majesty has already abandoned Your Highness, right?"

Grand Tutor Qin nodded slightly, his eyes deep: "Yanran, what you said is correct. But the situation is unclear now, and you need to wait and see about your marriage with His Royal Highness Prince Qin."

Qin Yanran was anxious and blurted out: "But, I only like His Royal Highness Prince Qin!"

Seeing his granddaughter's persistence, Grand Tutor Qin couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly: "Yanran, you know that the Third Prince has a solid foundation in the court. They have been reporting the King of Qin for his improper behavior. Perhaps because of this, His Majesty is dissatisfied with the King of Qin. The Third Prince has also mentioned to me many times that he intends to marry you."

"With his ugly appearance, I don't want him!" Qin Yanran said capriciously.

Old Master Qin sighed. Although the Third Prince was not as good-looking as Gu Mingzhao, he had regular facial features and looked like a talented person. He could not be considered ugly at all.

But he also knew that his granddaughter was proud and arrogant, and no one could persuade her.

He sighed and said, "Forget it. The heir has not yet been decided. It doesn't matter if you talk about it later. The only thing you have to do now is to prepare well for the Queen's birthday banquet."

"Don't worry, Grandpa. I will definitely seize the opportunity to meet my distant cousin!"

"You have to know the priorities and get things done so that you can control her well."

"Humph, Qin Xiaoxiao thought she could get away by hiding at Wang's house and refusing to see guests?" Qin Yanran sneered, "How could they never meet in their entire lives when they are in the capital? They will come to Queen Wang's birthday no matter what. Leave this matter to me, Grandpa, don't worry."

Old Master Qin nodded with satisfaction and left with peace of mind.