The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

It can be saved, but he still refuses to tell me what the poison is. Sometimes he doesn't say it, but he does.

Shangguan Haitong asked Dr. Zhang to prescribe medicine and had another guess about the truth.

But guesses are always guesses and cannot be accurate.

Xie Qiuguang had been lying in bed quietly for nearly five days, and was finally able to get out of bed and move around.

The emperor was probably frightened by this incident, and apart from bestowing rewards in large numbers, he did not take any other action.

Xie Qiuguang takes a walk in the garden every day and basks in the sun.

The doorman came in to find the housekeeper and said, "There's a woman outside looking for you. She says she's your cousin."

cousin?

The housekeeper went over: "I'll go take a look."

main entrance.

A woman in coarse linen wiped her sweat with a handkerchief. She happily went to meet him and said, "Cousin."

Faced with the woman's enthusiasm, the housekeeper took a step back unconsciously: "Cousin? It's been a long time since we last met. You've changed."

"Cousin, what are you talking about? No matter how much time has passed, I am still a flower." The cousin smiled shyly.

The doorman lowered his head and tried not to laugh.

The housekeeper tried to be polite: "What's the matter with you coming to see me suddenly?"

The cousin hugged the butler's arm and said, "Cousin, have you forgotten? When we were little, you said you would marry me. I turned down so many marriages just to marry you. But you never came back, so I had no choice but to come look for you. After so many years, I finally found you. Don't try to get rid of me."

Ji Shengxian lay on the roof and watched the show. The housekeeper looked quite serious on weekdays, but he was unexpectedly having fun...

The housekeeper pulled his hand away awkwardly: "We are not young anymore, there is no need..."

"What do you mean it's unnecessary? Are you going to abandon me?" The cousin refused to admit defeat and crossed her arms again, "No, I will marry you."

People passing by stopped.

It's a bit embarrassing to do it in public.

The housekeeper said helplessly: "Come in first. We will discuss this matter slowly."

The cousin raised her head high and walked into the house twisting her body: "What are we discussing? You have to marry me even if the sky falls."

The butler tried to pull his hand away, but the other party held on tightly. He was helpless and had no way out.

Ji Shengxian laughed without any image. Finally someone could control the housekeeper.

main hall.

Xie Qiuguang had just sat down to rest when he saw the housekeeper and cousin come in and wondered, "Who is this?"

The cousin looked around the room openly and said, "I am his cousin, and I came here specially to marry him."

Looking at the housekeeper and then at his cousin, Xie Qiuguang widened his eyes in disbelief.

The housekeeper held his forehead and said, "We really need to discuss this matter carefully. Getting married is a major event in life..."

The cousin swung her handkerchief and approached: "What? You want to break your promise? If you had the guts, you shouldn't have said it in the first place. Are you still a man? You have no integrity at all, and you are not afraid of being laughed at if you tell others about it. I'm here, you have to marry me even if you don't want to."

Xie Qiuguang rested his chin on his hand and watched the fun. It was rare that there was someone in the world who could make the housekeeper change his expression.

The butler stepped back step by step until he hit the door and had nowhere to retreat: "That was many years ago."

"It happened many years ago. You can't deny it!" The cousin shouted with her hands on her hips.

Ji Shengxian deliberately ran in to watch the show and even chimed in: "Yes, how can a grown man like you not keep your word?"

The housekeeper defended himself: "It was just a childhood joke, how can you take it seriously?"

The cousin was not convinced: "A joke? If I take it seriously, it's not a joke anymore. You must be responsible!"

Xie Qiuguang watched the fun and said, "Yes. You must be responsible. It's just marrying a wife, not taking your life."

"Your Highness..." the butler sighed.

The cousin leaned closer again: "The prince has said so, you still want to deny it?"

The butler looked up at the sky in silence.

If he had known this, he shouldn't have gone out to see people. Nothing would happen if he hid in the mansion.

The imperial examination was over, and the examination papers were marked for a month. As the day of the results announcement approached, the candidates became more and more nervous.

Xie Qiuguang's injuries had mostly healed, so he quickly arranged for Chanyan to go to another manor. To prevent her from being exposed, he only sent a housekeeper to take care of her.

The cousin insisted on following him, and kept asking for marriage. The housekeeper was afraid of her and had no choice but to compromise.

On the day when the results were announced, some people were happy, while others were crying.

After ten years of hard study, one day they were on the list. Shi Jifeng and Nie Huaiqing were both on the list, and they were at the top.

They also have to prepare for the palace examination and cannot slack off.

During the palace examination, the emperor presided over the questioning and determined the final ranking of the candidates.

Names were called out in front of the palace, the emperor attended the Qionglin Banquet, and rode horses in a parade.

The top three are so proud and happy that many women blush and their hearts beat faster.

Shangguanfu.

Huanshuang brought tea into the room and said, "It's very lively outside today, why don't you go and take a look, young lady?"

Shangguan Haitong shook her head gently: "It's good to know the result. It's not appropriate to join in the fun."

The hustle and bustle outside could not enter her heart, and she lowered her head to read the book in her hand.

Day two.

Xie Qiuguang came to the door and said, "I haven't thanked you properly yet. Can you give me this opportunity?"

Shangguan Haitong smiled and said, "What can't be considered a thank you gift from the prince? There's no need to worry about such a small matter. The prince was a little rash this time, but fortunately the injury was not serious. If the injury was serious, wouldn't it be a loss? Don't do this again in the future."

With a relieved smile, Xie Qiuguang unconsciously looked at the wound: "I know my limits and will not endanger my life. I know my father, he will not stop until he achieves his goal. If I don't do this, this matter will not end well. He will oppress me step by step, step by step, until I compromise."

But he was unwilling to compromise. However, his father was the emperor and he could not bring disaster to the people around him.

Every time there was a conflict between father and son, Xie Qiuguang felt deeply suffocated, powerless and depressed.

Every time I understand more and more why my mother refuses to give in.

There are some things that you must defend to the end even at the cost of your life.

Even if you know you can't break free, you still resist and fight desperately.

Shangguan Haitong didn't know how to persuade him.

The emperor is above all else, and he should be submissive when necessary. The emperor is not only a father to the prince, but also a sovereign.

The best strategy is to lie dormant and wait for the opportunity.

Xie Qiuguang cheered up: "This year's tribute tea has arrived, I brought some for you."

Huan Shuang entered the room and took it: "I will make some for the young lady and the prince right away."

Shangguan Haitong pursed her lips and smiled.

Xie Qiuguang felt relaxed when he saw the smiling face.

After the tea was brewed, Huanshuang brought it over: "This year's tea seems to be better than last year's. It tastes more fragrant."

Shangguan Haitong took a sip and said, "Indeed. Your nose is getting better and better."

Xie Qiuguang was just about to say a few words of praise.

The little maid stood at the door and reported: "Miss, Master Shi is here."

Shangguan Haitong looked at the prince and said, "How about we not meet?"

Xie Qiuguang brought the tea and walked towards the screen: "Let's meet. Maybe there is something important, I will hide for a while."

"This..." Shangguan Haitong thought it was inappropriate.

Huanshuang stepped out.

Xie Qiuguang hid behind the screen and sipped his tea slowly.

After a while, Shi Jifeng came into the room.

Shangguan Haitong stood up and said, "Master Shi, please take a seat. What's the matter?"

Shi Jifeng stood still and bowed, then mustered up his courage and said, "I have passed the imperial examination, and I come here to sincerely ask to marry you."

Shangguan Haitong was stunned when these words came out.

Behind the screen.

Xie Qiuguang paused while drinking tea and turned his head slightly. What did this person just say?

Marry Haitong?