The story of a bullied daughter's rise to power

Chapter 172 Smokeless Princess

"What's going on? I've been hearing you talk about Princess Wuyan, but I haven't met her yet. Mo Zhu asked me to marry Princess Wuyan, and Mo Zhu has deep feelings for her. So... I thought of doing a good deed."

"In this world, there are some things you can do, but there are also some things you should never get involved in. Take this matter for example. You are a smart person and should understand how many things are involved. This isn't just a problem between the two of them; it almost concerns the entire harem. If you allow the two to meet, let alone Princess Wuyan's consent, the Empress will be the first to intervene."

Tantai Yunyi frowned.

"But... I still want to try."

"Then you should go see her. If the prince goes, perhaps she will show some mercy and agree to see you and let you talk. But... it will be useless."

Inside a palace in the northwest corner of the Imperial Palace, a woman sat in a rocking chair in the courtyard, her face covered by a veil, revealing only a pair of watery eyes. Her long hair was a little disheveled. In her hand, she was playing with a hairpin. She smiled happily, as if she had thought of something.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince is here to visit you," a maid in emerald green entered and said respectfully. The woman put down her hairpin and stood up, slightly surprised. "Oh? The Crown Prince? Where does the sun come from? I haven't had any guests in Xiyue Palace for almost a year, and it's the Crown Prince who's here. Please invite him in."

As she spoke, the woman sat upright, waiting for the man to come in. The wrinkles on her aqua dress were smoothed out. When Tantai Wuyue came in, he saw the woman sitting in a rocking chair, waiting for him to come in with a serious expression.

"Crown Prince, it's been a long time." The woman smiled at the Crown Prince. Tantai Wuyue nodded, "Yes, it's been a long time. Since we last met, I hadn't realized it's been a year. How have you been these days?"

"Fortunately, my father loves me, and with my mother here, the servants don't dare to bully me. It's just... it's always a bit boring in the palace. I'm also old enough to get married, but unfortunately, no one is interested." Wuyan laughed at herself, "But think about it, what young master would want a woman like me?"

"Wuyan, there's no need to belittle yourself. Although your appearance has changed, you are still talented. There are many men who want to marry you."

"But what they love is not me, but my identity. Because I am Princess Wuyan, those men like me." Princess Wuyan said in a low voice.

After hearing this, Tantai Wuyue didn't know how to persuade her. He hadn't expected that Wuyan would become so different in just one year.

In the past, Wuyan never thought about getting married, but today?

Or did she do this on purpose because she heard something?

Tan Tai Wu Yue was not sure.

"Brother Taihuang seems to be worried about something." Wuyan looked at the man and asked lightly.

Upon hearing this, the prince shook his head and said, "Nothing, just some things I haven't figured out."

"Is there anything in this world that my brother can't understand?" The woman chuckled, then stood up and invited the man inside. "My brother, if you have anything to say, please come inside. It's so windy outside, it would be bad if you caught a cold. Wuyan cannot bear the responsibility of causing my brother to get sick."

"Girl, you are too cautious."

"Only by being careful can you survive." Wuyan sighed softly. Tantai Wuyue heard this and shook his head: "You are still the same as before."

"Because... there's nothing worth changing." Wuyan said calmly, and then walked into the room first. Tantai Wuyue followed closely behind.

Wuyan made a cup of tea for Tantai Wuyue, then said with a smile, "Royal brother, if you have anything to say, please talk here. It's safe here."

Tantai Wuyue took the teacup, looked into those watery eyes, and nodded: "There is a woman who really wants to meet you."

"woman?"

Wuyan was a little surprised. After not seeing him for a year, the prince suddenly came to see her. However, she didn't expect that he came to see her for a woman.

"How could I not know when my brother, the Crown Prince, became so kindhearted that you agreed to a girl's request?" Princess Wuyan asked with a smile. She put down her teacup, lost in thought.

"To be honest, she is the woman I like. If not, I wouldn't come here to beg you. After all, I know very well that you don't like to see people."

"The woman my brother likes?" Wu Yan was even more surprised. Tan Tai Wu Yue was good in every way, except for one thing: his lack of emotion. This was what she had always believed.

But, a man like this, now, is begging her to see him just for the woman he loves? Ha! Even he has someone he loves, but I am still the same.

"The person that the emperor likes is really enviable. There is no man better than the emperor in this world." The woman sighed softly.

"But to me, she is the best. She has something to say to you, so I would like to ask you to listen to it no matter what. If you find it boring, just send her away." Tan Tai Wu Yue said.

"Then, what benefits will I get?" Wuyan looked at Tantai Wuyue and asked playfully.

"benefit?"

"Yes, I helped both my royal brother and the woman you like, so there should be some benefits. Otherwise, why would I show leniency to her and let her into my yard?" Wuyan asked back.

Tantai Wuyue chuckled upon hearing this: "Ha! You really are the same as always, you haven't changed at all. Just tell me what you want. As long as it's within my tolerance."

"I want to leave here." Wuyan's voice was soft, with a hint of melancholy.

Tan Tai Wu Yue fell silent.

"Isn't my royal brother willing?"

"You must stay here and not leave. This is an order from our father. While others may not know, I know it well. The reason for this is related to just one person. If you meet her today, I think this matter will be easily resolved. It can be said that the two matters are equivalent to one. So, in this case, you must meet her."

Tantai Wuyue Dao.

Wuyan heard this, and a strange look flashed in her eyes: "Oh? If that's the case, I'm really curious about what kind of person that woman is. Please ask her to come over. I'll be waiting for her here. I just hope that what my royal brother said is true. Otherwise, even if I can't leave here, I will still make her suffer."

"You can try." After saying this, Tan Tai Wu Yue stood up and walked out.

Princess Wuyan sat on the chair, looking at the tea leaves floating in the teacup, a hint of helplessness flashed in her watery eyes.

Everyone has something they want, and she is no exception.

Born in the cold palace, what she wanted most was a life of luxury, success, and world-renowned fame. She achieved the first two, but she failed to achieve world-renowned fame.

She wasn't as proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting as Lian Qiao, nor was she as talented as the other princesses. Her only asset was a bit of ingenuity. However, women weren't allowed to attend court, much less participate in government affairs. All she could do was write down these things and send them to her father's desk.

But how can you become famous like this?

Later, she thought, maybe marrying a good man would be enough? For example... someone like the Crown Prince of Mingyue Country. Her plan was a good one. However, before she could implement it, her beauty was ruined.

At that time, her heart was almost broken.

The reason for all this is the trust in that man.

Every day, she reminded herself that there could be no trust in the palace, because that trust would only harm her. But in the end, she couldn't help but trust the man who had always been with her when she was down and out. Even though she had no intention of having anything to do with him.

However, the result of doing so is losing everything.

Now, even her mother is unwilling to look at her again.

Thinking of this, the woman sneered.

Now, everything she wanted was gone, and she was left alone in this small world with nothing.

As a normal man, what kind of temper would he have if he saw his beloved woman sitting and chatting with another man? Tantai Wuyue stood at the entrance of the peach blossom forest, looking at Situ Yaorao and Tantai Yunyi inside, anger rising in his heart. He just stared coldly.