novelaction Chapter 219 The Living Abandoned Empress of the Cold Palace X The Invading Unruly Buddhist Son 53
Chapter 219 The Living Abandoned Empress of the Cold Palace X The Invading Unruly Buddhist Son 53
Yun Qian stood aside, her eyelids slightly lowered, the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised a faint arc. She quietly breathed a sigh of relief and raised her hand to add a bowl of tea for Yun Piao, her expression still as gentle as if she had not heard anything.
Yun Piao's voice rang out again, revealing a hint of majesty: "He Yao's marriage is a matter of national importance. How can we be so careless? You change your mind every day. Sister Chu Hua, if you really care about the royal family, don't mention this matter again."
Wei Ruochan bit her lower lip tightly and twisted her hands unconsciously in her sleeves. She wanted to speak several times, but her mother stopped her with a look. She could only suppress the emotions churning in her heart.
Qi Chuhua's face couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, and he forced a smile: "The Queen is right, it was my sister who was abrupt."
After saying this, she said no more, bowed slightly and left, her face almost unable to maintain the stiff smile. Wei Ruochan followed behind with her head down. Before leaving, she couldn't help but look back at Yun Qian, but found that she had been sitting upright at the side, with a smile on her face, as if she had just watched a farce, a play that was just for her entertainment.
After the two left, the coldness in the hall seemed to dissipate slightly.
After the people left, Yun Piao sighed and looked at Yun Qian with complicated eyes: "Qian'er, do you still think that power in this world is a good thing?"
Yun Qian lowered her head, her fingertips gently stroking the teacup. A faint smile played on the corner of her mouth, seemingly understated, yet with a hint of inexplicable meaning: "Aunt, if you weren't holding the power and sitting here peacefully today, how could those two have put on such a "pleasant" appearance?"
She raised her eyes and glanced at Yun Piao. There was a hint of sarcasm in her smile, but it wasn't sharp. Her tone was as calm as water. "How can power not be a good thing? We have power, so we don't have to scheme like them. If they were in power today, I'm afraid we would be the ones in this palace who would be embarrassed."
Upon hearing this, Yun Piao frowned slightly and looked at Yun Qian with a complicated gaze, as if with a hint of heartache and helplessness. "Qian'er, I always hoped that the younger generation in the family would be like me, to see the situation clearly early on and live more thoroughly and clearly. But today, my mood is a little different. Seeing you like this, I feel that these are not things you should have to endure at your age."
Yun Qian smiled lightly, turning the teacup in her hand for a circle before slowly putting it down. She said lightly, "Aunt, you're too kind. Aren't all women like us living in this era like this? Aunt is well-read and must know Empress Zhaoming. She also came from a prominent family, even more so than us. Her father was the regent at the time and held a prominent position.
Yun Qian sighed softly, her tone unchanged but carrying an indescribable heaviness. "But so what? Empress Zhaoming died of complications during childbirth at the age of twenty-two. Her child didn't live long and ultimately became useless. She came from a more distinguished background than the rest of us, but also a more miserable life."
She raised her eyes to look at Yun Piao, her eyes bright but concealing a deep calmness. "Among the women from aristocratic families, there are many who are worse off than her, who suffer more than us. If Qian'er doesn't learn to see the situation clearly and live more thoroughly, how can she struggle to survive in such a world?"
Yun Piao's grip tightened involuntarily, a hint of hidden pain in her eyes. She stared at Yun Qian for a long moment, her voice sinking slightly, "You're right, but hearing these words from you makes me feel a little guilty. Perhaps I've always treated you like a daughter and don't want you to be so desperate for me."
Yun Qian raised her eyes and smiled, her eyes moist, "Aunt, Qian'er doesn't feel any hardship at all. To have you as Qian'er's aunt is something many people would love to have."
Yun Piao smiled happily, held Yun Qian's head in her arms, and looking at her face, Yun Piao felt that her niece was her own daughter.
The decree ordering them to get married next month was quickly passed down.
The Crown Prince holds the throne of the Crown Prince, the heir apparent to the throne. His wife, therefore, serves as a model mother, a figure of great importance to the family and the nation. The Yun family, of noble birth, possesses both beauty and virtue, manages the household with skill, and behaves in accordance with propriety. She is a worthy match for the Crown Prince and a model mother. I grant her marriage as Crown Princess, a testament to her virtue, respected by the nation and bringing long-lasting blessings. You must uphold integrity, practice harmony, and assist the Crown Prince to achieve the great goals of the family and the nation, ensuring the stability of the country.
The bestowed gold and jade seals were delivered to his doorstep with official ceremony, as a token of his great favor. The Ministry of Rites is hereby ordered to oversee the enthronement ceremony, and the Imperial Clan Affairs Bureau to observe the proper etiquette and rites as a model. This is my decree.
Yun Qian has been living in the palace every day for some time. To be honest, she didn't dare to go out in the first place, and now it is even more so, as this decree is known to everyone in the world.
Not to mention that Yun Qian didn't dare to go out, even if she did, she had to protect herself well, otherwise how could she complete the task of getting married? This was not just a formality, she was required to stay for three months.
But just because she doesn't go out doesn't mean trouble won't come knocking on her door...
Yun Qian was originally a little worried when she looked at Qi Heyao's face every day. It must be said that the two people's faces were somewhat similar. This was also an important reason why Yun Qian did not doubt Qi Jueyu's identity at first.
But just because they look alike doesn't mean they can be confused with each other, nor does it mean they can replace each other. The temperaments of the two are very different. Qi Jueyu's arrogance is something that Qi Heyao doesn't have. Besides... Yun Qian also knows that Qi Jueyu must have eyes in this palace. How can she be at ease with this?
"Qianqian, what are you thinking about?"
"Hmm?" Yun Qian was awakened by the call. She froze for a moment, then turned to look at Qi Heyao standing beside her. Besides the two of them, the only other people in the room were a few attendants standing in a corner, their heads bowed and their mouths trembling.
Qi Heyao's warm eyes were like spring snow melting into water. He chuckled softly and took out a hairpin from his bosom...
Yun Qian's gaze followed, a flicker of wonder in her eyes. The hairpin was approximately eight inches long, carved entirely from a smooth, delicate white jade. Its color resembled solidified fat, and its translucence shone softly. The hairpin's body had flowing lines, a slight curve, and its surface was polished to a mirror-smooth finish. Intricate dark patterns could be seen, creating a natural and dynamic effect like flowing water.
The head of the hairpin was carved by the craftsman into a blooming flower, with petals layered on top of each other, like a graceful posture swaying in the breeze.
The delicate texture of each petal was clearly visible, giving the impression of being able to touch the actual flower. A large pearl nestled in the center of the flower, shimmering softly. Yun Qian immediately began to speculate on its collectible value... After all, her personal space wasn't just for show; she'd already packed quite a few valuables into it over the years.