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

Liao Qinglan still had injuries on her body. The competition was over, so she said goodbye to the queen and turned back to her room.

When he met Gu Mingzhao again, he acted as if he didn't recognize him.

But when her horse was frightened, Gu Mingzhao's worry and anxiety did not seem fake at all.

After spending these two days together, she felt that Gu Mingzhao should still have some different feelings for her.

She wanted to give herself a chance to start over, be honest with Gu Mingzhao, and make everything clear.

She sat alone in front of the mirror, stroking the exquisite hairpin in her hand, secretly encouraging herself in her heart.

Suddenly, there was a slight noise outside the window.

She looked up and saw Gu Mingzhao climbing in through the window and landing in her room silently.

Just when she was thinking about when to go find him, he appeared in front of her. Liao Qinglan had a sense of tacit understanding.

"Why do you have to climb through the window instead of just going through the front door?" she asked with a hint of annoyance.

Gu Mingzhao looked unhappy, and his voice was filled with dissatisfaction: "Isn't it because I'm afraid that Miss Liao won't see me that I resorted to this desperate measure?"

He walked up to Liao Qinglan, his face dark, as if he was going to interrogate her: "Why did you go to the enclosure?"

Liao Qinglan thought about the first time Wang Tingzhi brought her into the palace to meet Queen Wang, Gu Mingzhao had the same expression.

I thought that Gu Mingzhao was probably angry with me again because I went to see Wang Tingzhi.

She was about to explain Wang Tingzhi's situation, but Gu Mingzhao spoke up first, "Even though his leg was injured so badly, he still wanted to run around. He really makes me worry."

Liao Qinglan looked at Gu Mingzhao with some surprise and asked, "Are you worried about my legs, so you came to see me?"

Gu Mingzhao glanced at her, and the corner of his mouth raised a smile: "What else?"

Feeling sarcastic, Liao Qinglan decided to smooth his fur first.

"If we don't go to the hunting grounds, how can we see the famous scene where His Royal Highness the King of Qin amazes everyone with his skills?"

Gu Mingzhao glanced at her, obviously not believing her: "Don't give me that, you were clearly going to look for Wang Tingzhi just now."

What is supposed to come will always come...

"Then why don't you ask me why I went to find him?" Liao Qinglan asked.

Gu Mingzhao shook his head calmly: "It doesn't matter."

"what?"

Liao Qinglan looked at him in astonishment, totally unable to understand what he meant.

It seems that the relationship between the two of them has become much closer, so why don’t they care about these things now?

"Even if you've already married him, I'll still get you back."

Gu Mingzhao's tone was flat, as if he was saying something that was a matter of course.

Liao Qinglan couldn't help but widen her eyes.

Rather than a confession, it's more like a declaration of sovereignty...

She raised her head and said proudly, "What if I don't want to be with you?"

"you will not."

"why?"

"No matter his skills, looks or status, he is inferior to me in every aspect. It's because I didn't participate in the imperial examination. If I had, I'm afraid Liao Wei wouldn't have been able to keep his title of No. 1. As long as you are not blind, you will know how to choose."

Liao Qinglan knew better than anyone that the imperial examination was a knot in his heart for two lifetimes and no one could mention it.

Even after becoming emperor, he still felt resentful.

I didn't expect that I could take the initiative to joke with her about the imperial examination.

It seems that Gu Mingzhao has now let go of many of his past obsessions and has become much more open-minded.

Liao Qinglan felt very relieved. She was happy to see such a transformation in Gu Mingzhao.

But it’s fine to just mention Wang Tingzhi, but why mention her brother as well?

She couldn't help but glare at Gu Mingzhao: "Don't talk about my brother!"

Gu Mingzhao quickly patted her head and seemed to be in a much better mood. He said, "Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. I came here to remind you not to go outside unless necessary. The weather is still hot and the wound will easily fester if it is not healed well."

Liao Qinglan thought to herself, if you hadn't provoked An Linglong, I wouldn't have to drag this leg to find a scapegoat.

Although she thought so, she didn't dare to tell Gu Mingzhao such words, and immediately said that she knew it.

Seeing that she had listened, Gu Mingzhao stood up and prepared to leave.

"I will go hunting with His Majesty later. You should have a good rest first. I will come to see you later."

Liao Qinglan nodded obediently.

She looked at Gu Mingzhao's back as he climbed out the window and left, and a sweet feeling arose in her heart.

She was already looking forward to Gu Mingzhao's next visit.

This feeling... is a little bit like waiting for my husband to come home...

Liao Qinglan was just wondering when Gu Mingzhao would come next time when there was a knock on the door of the room.

She was a little surprised. Did he come back so soon? Or did he forget something?

Liao Qinglan didn't think much about it and walked quickly to open the door.

The door opened and the yard was empty. The guards and attendants had disappeared.

The person standing at the door was Li Jin.

He had a cold look in his eyes and a weird smile on his face.

Liao Qinglan had a bad feeling and subconsciously wanted to close the door.

But Li Jin's move was as fast as lightning, and he hit her neck hard with a knife.

Liao Qinglan’s eyes went dark and she lost consciousness.

When she woke up again, she was choked by a mouthful of liquor.

The back of my neck was still very sore and my throat felt like it was burned by fire.

He forced his eyes open and looked at the furnishings around him. He should still be in the palace.

She tried to get up, but found her whole body limp, as if all her strength had been drained away.

Liao Qinglan felt a strong sense of oppression.

When she looked up, she saw Li Jin sitting beside the bed, staring at her viciously.

Li Jin was holding a wine glass in his hand, and it was obvious that the wine he just poured into her was poured by Li Jin.

She never imagined that Li Jin was so bold as to kidnap her in broad daylight.

It was just past noon and most people were still hunting in the woods and had not returned yet.

She had to buy time as much as possible, hoping someone would pass by her yard and notice she was missing.

She propped herself up and sat up, trying to keep her voice calm as she said, "Second Prince, if you want to see me, you only need to send someone to tell me. Why go to so much trouble?"

Li Jin stroked her cheek gently, a cold smile appeared on his lips: "If not, how can I meet Miss Liao?"

Liao Qinglan felt a chill in her heart.

Gu Mingzhao had clearly said something similar just now, but Li Jin's tone was full of threats and malice, which made people shudder.

She turned her face away in disgust, not wanting to look at Li Jin again.

Li Jin suddenly approached her and pressed her heavily on the bed, pinching her snow-white and slender neck with one hand, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

"I was wondering why you suddenly distanced yourself from me. It turns out you are trying to get close to someone else! Is it the King of Qin or Wang Tingzhi? Or are you hanging around with both of them at the same time?"

Li Jin's eyes were vicious and resentful, as if he wanted to strangle her to death.

Liao Qinglan was almost out of breath and struggled to say, "Stop talking nonsense. I have nothing to do with them!"

Li Jin ignored her struggle and excuses, and said to himself: "The queen has no children, how long do you think the Wang family can prosper?"

Liao Qinglan didn't say anything.

Even the imperial physician didn't know that Queen Wang was pregnant. It seems that the Queen was right to be cautious.

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Li Jin continued, "As for the King of Qin, he is just a commoner and not worth mentioning at all."

Liao Qinglan couldn't bear to hear others talking about Gu Mingzhao like this, so she said with all her might, "That's better than you wearing the dragon robe and not looking like a prince!"

When Li Jin heard what she said, he slapped her in anger.

Liao Qinglan felt her ears buzzing, and a red slap mark immediately appeared on her fair face.

"It seems that you really followed Gu Mingzhao." Li Jin said viciously.