Rebirth on the wedding night, being doted on by the scumbag elder brother

When Master Shen Yuming heard this, he just sighed softly and ordered that Cui'er be buried properly.

Cui'er was wrapped in a straw mat and sent to the back mountain by two servants.

Her eyes were still open, with tears hanging from the corners, as if she was leaving this world with endless doubts.

Butler Pei comforted her softly and closed her eyes: "May you rest in peace."

In the palace, Baili Qin was in a particularly happy mood.

Ye Qianyao is no longer alive, and no one can threaten her or reveal the secret between her and Shen Yuming.

She was playing with a little snow-white rabbit, enjoying the moment in a relaxed mood.

The maids noticed with relief that the princess' mood had improved.

Recently, the Eighth Princess no longer loses her temper easily and no longer punishes them with a whip, which makes the atmosphere in the palace much more relaxed. Baili Qin looked at the rabbit in her hand tenderly, with a faint smile on her lips.

Baili Qin looked at the white rabbit in her hands, and her thoughts drifted to the person in her heart - Shen Yuming.

This rabbit was caught by Shen Yuming specially for her. Whenever she saw it, Shen Yuming's figure would appear in her mind.

Since then, their friendship has gradually deepened. Although Mrs. Shen has passed away, becoming officially husband and wife seems to be a long way off.

Baili Qin gently stroked the rabbit's soft fur and whispered, "Little rabbit, when will your master come to see me again?"

The palace maids around exchanged puzzled glances with each other, because they knew that the owner of the rabbit was the princess herself.

At this time, a figure appeared in the distance. A palace maid immediately recognized it and saluted, saying, "Empress Zhuang has arrived."

Hearing the announcement, Baili Qin raised her head and said, "Mother, why are you here?"

Concubine Zhuang walked over to her daughter and saw her holding the rabbit. She couldn't help but say worriedly, "Qin'er, you always keep this rabbit company. When will you be willing to choose a husband?"

"Mother..." Baili Qin put down the rabbit and his expression became serious.

Recently, her mother has been visiting her frequently, and each time she urges her to choose a husband as soon as possible, which makes Baili Qin feel a little annoyed.

Concubine Zhuang motioned for the maids around her to leave, and then said earnestly, "Qin'er, you are already eighteen years old, almost nineteen, and it's time to think about your lifelong affairs."

Baili Qin knows that she is not young anymore, but there is only Shen Yuming in her heart and she thinks he is the best man in the world.

Concubine Zhuang was well aware of the urgency of the matter. After all, it was not glorious in the eyes of outsiders that the princess was still unmarried at this age.

In order to find a suitable home for her daughter, she carefully selected several young talents and showed them their portraits. However, Bailiqin was picky and dissatisfied with each of them.

"We can't delay any longer, Qin'er, you must choose a husband." Concubine Zhuang said firmly.

"Mother concubine."

Baili Qin tried to act like a spoiled child, hugged her mother's arm and shook it gently: "I don't want to marry just anyone, I want to marry someone I truly love."

This time, Concubine Zhuang was not moved by her daughter's coquetry. She asked, "Isn't there anyone among those people who makes your heart beat?"

Baili Qin remained silent, thinking to herself: Shen Yuming is indeed not among them.

Since Shen Yuming had been married before, he was not suitable to be a royal consort, so his name never appeared on the candidate list.

"Qin'er, tell me, what are you thinking about?"

Concubine Zhuang stared at her daughter's eyes, trying to explore her inner world.

Baili Qin avoided her mother's gaze, fearing that her secret would be revealed.

“Mother, I really didn’t…” Her voice became lower and lower, and gradually disappeared into the air.

Concubine Zhuang noticed her daughter's strangeness and comforted her gently, "If you have someone you like, tell your mother. I will make the decision for you."

Baili Qin tugged at her mother's sleeve, her face flushed slightly, but she remained silent.

"Who is he?"

Concubine Zhuang asked softly, while gently holding her hand: "Mother's greatest wish is to see you happy and healthy."

Baili Qin was hesitant and almost wanted to say Shen Yuming's name.

Her heart was filled with love for him and she longed to spend her life with him.

Concubine Zhuang continued, "Even if his family background is ordinary, as long as he has good character, my mother will not object."

Baili Qin's eyes flashed with hope. She wondered if she told her mother, would she agree? Her mother had always doted on her and should support her choice.

However, Concubine Zhuang's next words made her feel disappointed.

"But there is one thing, as a princess, you must never be a concubine or a second wife, this is a shame for the royal family." Concubine Zhuang emphasized.

Hearing this, Baili Qin's face turned pale, and her body trembled slightly due to the cold. Shen Yuming already had a wife, and even if his wife died, she could only become his successor.

Concubine Zhuang patted the back of her hand comfortingly: "As for other candidates, mother will respect your decision."

But Baili Qin felt that her inner world was collapsing. She suddenly broke free from Concubine Zhuang's hand, clenched her hands into fists, and staggered back.

"Qin'er, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so bad?" Concubine Zhuang asked worriedly.

Baili Qin lowered her head, trying to hide her expression.

"Enough!" She interrupted Concubine Zhuang coldly, and almost tripped over a stone under her feet in her panic.

"Would those people really be willing to marry me? A crippled person with limited mobility?"

She looked at her legs and smiled bitterly.

"They won't treat me sincerely. I will die alone in the backyard. Do you really want to see this ending?"

"No! Who dares to treat you like this?" Concubine Zhuang was panicked. Looking at her daughter's desperate expression, she felt heartbroken.

"Mother, I have nothing except the identity of a princess, which will only make them feel bored." Baili Qin shook her head and said.

"How dare they look down on you! You are a princess." Concubine Zhuang said firmly.

"Mother, don't worry. I will definitely find someone who truly loves you." Concubine Zhuang promised.

"Really?" Baili Qin raised her tearful eyes and looked at Concubine Zhuang.

Concubine Zhuang nodded: "Mother will definitely choose carefully and be responsible for your future."

Baili Qin burst into tears and threw herself into Concubine Zhuang's arms: "Mother, please find a good husband for Qin'er and don't marry me off casually."

"Qin'er would rather not face a future where she has to marry someone casually," she whispered.

Concubine Zhuang hugged Baili Qin tightly, patted her back gently, and whispered: "No, how could mother be willing to find a husband for you casually."

"Mother." Baili Qin called softly, and the two hugged each other and cried.

However, from an angle that Concubine Zhuang could not see, Baili Qin's expression gradually became stern, and her tears had stopped long ago.

She thought to herself that although she could get away with it today, her mother would arrange a marriage for her sooner or later. How long could she hide?

Baili Qin only has Shen Yuming in her heart, and she wants to confirm her relationship with him as soon as possible to find inner peace.

She decided to leave the palace to discuss with Shen Yuming, because their hearts had already been connected, and she hoped that he could ask the emperor for permission to get married as soon as possible.

Concubine Zhuang said lovingly, "Qin'er, mother won't force you anymore. I will definitely choose a good family for you. Don't worry."