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"What are you going to do?"
Sang Youjin pulled a strange face and, seeing her looking somewhat excited, couldn't help but become interested.
Sang Yaoyu in a low voice: "I heard there's a grand banquet at noon, and Prince Gaoguang Changyan is also coming, to negotiate a ceasefire between the Yan and Wei countries. Some people praise him to the skies, I want to see how extraordinary he really is. Sister, why don't we go together?"
Sang Youjin was intrigued and quickly tidied up her appearance, then went hand in hand with her sister.
They hid behind the bamboo curtains at the banquet, quietly observing the commotion outside.
Not long after, they heard the loud shout of a servant outside the door: "Prince Gaoguang Changyan is here!"
As soon as the voice fell, in the blink of an eye, a man dressed in exquisite brocade attire slowly approached.
He wore a jade crown on his head, stood tall and graceful, with a warm smile on his lips like the gentle sunshine of spring. His robe fluttered in the wind, as if carrying endless poetic charm, exuding a unique allure with every step.
Sang Youjin and Sang Yaoyu couldn't help but exchange a glance, each seeing a hint of shyness and blush on the other's face.
Just as they were teasing each other, they suddenly noticed that Young Master Gao Changyan had turned his gaze slightly in their direction.
The two of them suddenly realized that, while they were playing around, their figures had unconsciously appeared outside the bamboo curtain.
They hurriedly and flusteredly retreated to the back hall, their hearts filled with tension and anticipation.
However, surprisingly, it wasn't until the next day that Sang prefect sent someone to invite Sang Yaoyu to the front hall.
Sang Youjin mischievously stuck out her tongue at her, wondering why her father had waited until the next day to confront her.
But in fact, this summons is not for reprimand, but because Young Master Gao Changyan wants to see her.
The glimpse of her at the banquet yesterday was unforgettable for him. Since then, they often strolled by the lake together, enjoying the beautiful scenery and spending quality time.
Until one day, when Sang Yaoyu returned from an outing, her face was pale and she was holding her shoulder. Sang Youjin asked with concern and learned that she had gone out with Young Master Gao Changyan and encountered an assassin on the way, and she took an arrow for him.
Sang Youjin thought to himself: "Sister took an arrow for the young master, he must be very grateful to her."
In that case, does she have no chance at all? Only heaven knows how much she loves the young master. If she were to be attacked with the young master, she would also take the arrow for him.
She decided to make a final attempt. Her embroidery skills were well-known, so she embroidered an ancient zither with fifty strings on the corner of her silk handkerchief. There is a poem that says "The zither has no reason for its fifty strings." Although there is no "brocade" character on the handkerchief, seeing the zither will inevitably bring the character "brocade" to mind.
Young Master Gao Changyan was invited to come, and he still smiled at her like a warm spring breeze, gentle and kind. However, Sang Youjin noticed that there was a subtle difference between the smile he gave her and the one he gave her sister.
She stuffed the handkerchief into the young master's hand, blushing before he could refuse, and then quickly ran away.
The young master never responded. Later, the news came that he was engaged to her sister. It turned out that the young master had always liked her sister.
Beside her, the newly enthroned Gao Changyan grabbed her wrist and asked angrily, "Who are you?"
Sang Youjin smiled wryly, suddenly remembering all the forgotten things, suddenly realizing that she was not A'yu of the noble family.
She knew she must be laughing very ugly, but that was no longer important.
Sang Youjin answered softly, "Young master, I am Sang Youjin, I am... her sister."
Gao Changyan paused, as if recalling something, and fell silent. He turned and strode out of the sleeping quarters. As the door closed slowly behind him, she seemed to hear her own heart shatter into countless pieces, scattering like dust throughout the desolate chamber.
He did not ask her why she was still alive, nor did he ask her why she had to pretend to be A'yu.
Well, from that time on, from the wedding night, Gao Changyan never inquired about her, until today, when she poisoned her lord with a cup of wine.
The imperial physician entered the Zhao Yang Hall, trembling as he took the king's pulse, then knelt down and cried out in shock: "Your Majesty, has passed away!"
A figure knelt on the ground, and the sound of crying echoed through the majestic and solemn Wei Wang Palace.
The prince has been emperor for a year and a half, but he shows no interest in state affairs. Every memorial is reviewed and handled by her at night while the prince is asleep.
However, finally, some courtiers began to notice this. So, she instigated these courtiers to directly request the queen to become the emperor, believing it would be for the benefit of the people and the state.
Out of deep love and resentment, she set up today's deadly trap to seek revenge on him.
Half a month later, Queen Sang Youjin officially ascended to the throne and changed the country's name to "Chu," granting amnesty to all under heaven.
When she was dressed in a dragon robe, slowly ascending to the top of Mount Tai to hold the imperial worship ceremony, suddenly, countless rays of light burst out from the clouds in front of her, and the golden warm sun was dazzling and splendid, reflecting on her face, as if she had seen the warm smile of Young Master Gao Changyan from years ago.
Sang Youjin suddenly remembered Gao Changyan's last words: "The more you resemble her, the more scared I am. I'm afraid I won't be able to tell you apart."
But young master, I know you love my sister, but I don't know if you still remember when you said that you will always remember the young lady in the Blue clothing at the banquet, with her clear and beautiful eyes that captivated you.
It is because of this statement of yours that I refuse to give up, that I want to give you this handkerchief, and that after forgetting about your love for my sister after my death, I thought that your A'yu was me.
Because at the banquet, it wasn't my sister who always wears Blue clothing when she goes out with you. It was just because she listened to your words and catered to your preferences. When I wore Blue clothing while spending time with you, you thought I was deliberately imitating her.
But in any case, my sister still received the wholehearted love of the gentleman. And me, I, Sang Youjin, have experienced the vicissitudes of life for two lifetimes, wandering and sighing. What have I gained?
Suddenly, there came the sound of thousands of courtiers and subjects shouting behind her: "We greet our emperor! Long live, long live, long live forever!"
Sang Youjin closed her eyes and let out a deep breath. Standing at the mountaintop, her slender figure stood tall, and with her wide sleeves spread out, she expressionlessly raised her head and said, "No need for formalities."
I obtained a blood-stained throne after personally killing my beloved prince.
"The king, Lord Zhaoye, Qin Tianjian requests an audience."
A palace maid suddenly spoke out, causing Sang Youjin to furrow her brows. She didn't want to see that person, she didn't want to hear that person speak, because, because of him...
But before she could refuse, Qin Tianjian had already respectfully approached with a slight bow, and after performing the ceremonial bow, Sang Youjin turned her head to look at him with a complex expression.
The appearance of this person is exactly that of the monk who once wore a kasaya, except that he has black hair.
"The king, why do you want to spare Gao Changyan? Although he is like a living dead, there is still a possibility of him waking up at any time. Have you forgotten your identity, my Princess?"
Zhao Ye's words were like a bolt from the blue, causing Sang Youjin's face to quickly lose its color, turning completely pale.
Yes, this is why she didn't want to hear this person speak, because as soon as he opened his mouth, he would unearth brutal truths, shattering all her illusions.
She, Sang Youjin, has never died. The memories of becoming a ghost are just a figment of her imagination, a dream within a dream, an escape deep within her soul.
After the engagement of the young master and her sister, the King of Yan sent messengers to retrieve the wife of the Sang prefect and the Sang Family sisters, hoping that her sister could annul the engagement.
Originally, Madame Sang and King of Yan had a romantic relationship, and Sang Youjin and Sang Yaoyu are both princesses of Yan. Sang prefect refused to separate from Madame Sang, and her sister refused to break off the engagement with the prince. In a fit of anger, King of Yan ordered the entire family of Sang prefect to be killed, and only Sang Youjin agreed to return to the palace and become the esteemed Princess of Yan.
Four years ago, when the Yan palace was breached, Gao Changyan entered the palace of King of Yan and saw Sang Youjin standing in front of the throne in Blue clothing.
The young master held her hand and told her not to be afraid, that he would take good care of her in place of her sister.
So the young master doted on her and married her, but on their wedding night, Young Master Gao Changyan sat upright and did not touch her. She approached him and said, "Young Master, I can... be a substitute for my sister. Because I really, really like you, and I want to see you smile."
However, even though she was as lowly as dust, Young Master Gao Changyan remained silent after hearing these words and left without a word.
After that, the young master never came to see her again. He spent his days in a drunken stupor, which pained her deeply. She silently handled the official documents and managed state affairs for him. Eventually, the surrendered officials of Yan secretly plotted and supported her to ascend to the throne as the empress.
It's all her fault. If she hadn't worn Blue clothing to see the young master back then, she wouldn't have fallen in love with him, wouldn't have wanted to compete with her sister, wouldn't have held onto a glimmer of hope because of his words, wouldn't have lived on just to see him again, and wouldn't have caused the destruction of Wei Kingdom today. However, she will give it back to the young master.
She will give the young master a magnificent country.
Sang Youjin revealed a sly smile and asked, "Are you questioning me?"
Zhao Ye's brow twitched, and he dared not speak further.
Since then, the female emperor of the Chu Kingdom has been diligent in governing, and after seven years, she has created a prosperous and thriving country, making it the strongest in the world. Historians call this period the "Chu Ning Prosperous Era."
In the same year, the former Wei Emperor Gao Changyan woke up, and the female emperor, fearing punishment, committed suicide and secretly executed a group of surrendered officials of the Chu Kingdom.
Gao Changyan proclaimed himself emperor without changing the name of the country, only modifying the historical records of the previous dynasty.
Historical records state: The empress of the Chu Kingdom, former Wei Emperor Gao Changyan's queen, was originally a princess of the Yan Kingdom. Skilled in political strategies, she poisoned the Wei Emperor and ruled for seven years, initially bringing peace and prosperity. Later, the Wei Emperor woke up, and the empress, fearing punishment, died in the Zhao Yang Hall.
An official requested to be buried in the imperial mausoleum, but was rejected and buried in a desolate hill outside the city, without a tombstone. Emperor Wei posthumously honored his beloved concubine, Liu Qingqing, as Empress, who passed away at the age of seventy-six and was later buried in the imperial mausoleum. - "Records of the State of Chu: Biography of the Queen"
Once a powerful and influential empress, she left behind only a few words after her death. Since then, she has been buried in the desolate hill, never to return again.
That night, Sang Youjin took off his dragon robe and appeared in the Blue clothing he wore when they first met. After administering the antidote to Gao Changyan and Liu Qingqing, he committed suicide in Zhao Yang Hall.
At that moment, she thought: Young master, young master, many years later, when I have turned into a pile of yellow earth, will you, upon seeing the features of Liu Qingqing, also have a fleeting moment of remembering my existence when you think of your sister?
At that time, please remember my name. My name is Sang Youjin.
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