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"Ha ha, good, good, good, Xuan has a good eye. [What?!]"
Upon seeing Xin'er's radiant beauty for the first time, she remained poised and graceful.
Emperor Dragon Countenance was very pleased.
Soon after, he generously rewarded Xin'er with many gifts.
Seeing this, Xin'er's heart, which had been racing with anxiety, finally settled down, and she felt relieved.
She had thought that this trip to the palace would be fraught with difficulties. Her identity was uncertain, and her hopes of being united with Xuan seemed distant.
Unexpectedly, things progressed smoothly.
Not only was Xuan's father, Empress Mother, kind to her, but even the Emperor acknowledged her.
At this sight, Xin'er was so overjoyed that tears nearly filled her eyes.
In contrast to Xin'er's ecstatic joy, Leng Yixuan felt the same way.
After Xin'er took her seat, his large hand immediately grasped her small hand tightly.
Noticing Xin'er's slight trembling, his grip on her hand tightened unconsciously.
"Are you still afraid?"
"Yes, I'm still a bit nervous."
Hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er nodded in response.
Then, as if recalling something, she spoke again.
"Xuan, do you think I'm dreaming? Everything has gone so smoothly that it feels surreal, as if nothing is real."
Leng Yixuan couldn't help but reach out to gently poke Xin'er's delicate nose, chuckling as he said, "Isn't it good that everything is going smoothly? Do you really want a tumultuous romance?"
"No, I don't want a tumultuous romance. I just want to be with you, Xuan, and live a simple life together," Xin'er replied, her tone carrying a hint of shyness yet filled with sincerity and determination.
Upon hearing this, Leng Yixuan gazed deeply into Xin'er's eyes before finally speaking. "We will have a happy and simple life together."
In this life, with a wife like her, what more could he possibly desire?
Leng Yixuan thought to himself, his deep black eyes locked onto Xin'er’s, filled with tenderness that seemed capable of drowning her in affection…
In that moment, the two shared an intimate connection that made others envious…
However, compared to the passionate exchange between Leng Yixuan and Xin'er…
Sitting across from Aotianqi, his handsome face was shrouded in gloom.
He gazed at Leng Yixuan with dark, brooding eyes.
Yet, he said nothing, merely drowning his sorrows in drink.
He poured himself glass after glass, and before long, the wine jug was empty.
So, he ordered another jug to be brought.
After consuming four or five jugs of wine, he finally collapsed onto the table, his face flushed and ears red.
The emperor, seated high above, observed the expressions and actions of those below him with keen interest.
However, he said nothing, feigning ignorance. Seeing that Aotianqi was drunk, he instructed someone to help him back.
Aotian Xue watched her Third Prince in a drunken stupor and felt deeply perplexed.
After all, since arriving here, her thoughts had been entirely focused on the extraordinary man sitting across from her.
When she saw him publicly announce the identity of the woman beside him, Aotianqi was driven to the brink of madness.
After all, this was the man she had set her sights on. Why did he not like her but instead favor that lowly woman who had nothing to offer!?
At that moment, she wished she could scream and shout, wanting nothing more than to tear that despicable woman apart.
However, she managed to hold it in.
After all, in such a situation, unless she had lost her mind.
Moreover, she had plenty of ways to deal with that "You Shameless Woman."
There was no need to rush at this moment!
Hmph, "You Shameless Woman," enjoy your moment now!
Aotian Xue thought darkly to herself, and then she had someone assist her as she returned to the Third Prince.
She didn't want to stay there any longer. Seeing the affectionate couple across from her was driving her mad.
...
After the banquet, the Emperor kept Prince Rui and Consort Rui in the palace, saying it was to catch up.
After all, over the past few years, Prince Rui and Consort Rui had been traveling the world, living an enviable life together.
They hadn't had a proper gathering in a long time.
Naturally, Prince Rui and the others did not oppose the Emperor's request.
Consequently, Leng Yixuan and Xin'er also stayed in the palace.
The Morning Glow Palace stood adjacent to the Feilong Palace.
The Emperor had arranged it this way, hoping that he could conveniently visit his brother after court every day.
Consort Rui would often pull Xin'er aside for casual chats.
Consort Rui was a very cheerful and lively person. Despite being in her thirties, she took excellent care of herself.
Her skin was supple and radiant, and when standing next to Xin'er, one might mistake them for a pair of beautiful Sister Flowers.
During these past few days spent with Consort Rui, Xin'er gradually sensed that Consort Rui genuinely liked her and wanted her as a daughter-in-law.
After all, Consort Rui had inquired about her family situation, and Xin'er had not dared to hide anything, sharing the truth without reservation.
She felt a bit anxious, fearing that Consort Rui might think poorly of her background and deem her unworthy of Xuan.
However, unexpectedly, Consort Rui showed nothing but compassion for her situation.
In response, Xin'er could only feel deeply touched.
After all, Consort Rui was such a warm-hearted person.
She reminded Xin'er of her late mother.
Thus, being around Consort Rui made Xin'er feel less constrained than she had at first.
There were several younger siblings of Xuan, all adorable Little Ones.
Every day, when Xuan was busy and Consort Rui was having tea and chatting with the other ladies in the palace, Xin'er would play with these little children.
Due to Xin'er's simple nature, these children particularly loved to cling to her.
Today, Leng Yixuan had matters to attend to outside the palace, Prince Rui was reminiscing with the Emperor, and Consort Rui was engaged in casual conversations with the other ladies.
Feeling bored, Xin'er decided to take Leng Yixuan's four younger siblings to the Imperial Garden to play.
Although it was a scorching summer day, the Imperial Garden was still in full bloom.
Among the flowers, the peonies stood out as the most noble, while the Magnolias were delicate and the Roses were enchanting.
The flowers competed for beauty, creating a stunning scene.
During this time, many ladies strolled about, making the picture truly beautiful as if it were a painting.
After playing with the little ones for a whole morning, Xin'er noticed that it was nearing noon when the sun was at its hottest. She then took the children to sit in the Pavilion ahead.
Despite the sweltering summer heat, the pond outside the Pavilion was filled with Pure Lotuses.
The large, round Lotus Leaves were a vibrant green, resembling little hats scattered across the water.
Amidst them were Azure Lotuses, some in bud and others fully bloomed.
A gentle breeze wafted in, carrying the refreshing scent of lotus flowers that was truly invigorating.
After sitting inside the Pavilion, Xin'er instructed the servants to prepare some pastries and tea.
Having a younger brother herself, she was quite adept at taking care of children.
These mischievous little ones would often torment others, leaving them in despair.
However, when it came to Xin'er, they all obediently listened to her.
After all, she was not only the future daughter-in-law of their elder brother but also had such a gentle temperament that no matter what others did to her, she remained good-natured and did not hold grudges.
Children may seem oblivious to many things, but they are keenly aware of who treats them well and who does not.
At this moment, as Xin'er instructed the servants to prepare pastries and tea, she took it upon herself to look after the little ones in the Pavilion.
Yet, children being children, aside from Fourth Brother Leng Yi Bei, who quietly sat by watching the fish in the pond, the second child Leng Yihao and Third Child Cold Yi Long, along with Old Five Cold Proud Snow, were like wild horses running about, insisting on picking lotus flowers.
Seeing this, Xin'er was naturally unwilling; after all, they were just children. What if one of them fell in?
She planned to tell them that once the servants returned, they could go pick lotus flowers then.
Xin'er thought that her words would make them obedient.
However, while she was speaking with Fourth Brother in the pavilion, suddenly there was a loud 'splash,' accompanied by the panicked cries of children.
Upon hearing this, Xin'er felt a sudden chill, as if her entire being had plunged into an Ice Cave.
In an instant, she sprang to her feet and hurried toward the source of the commotion.
There by the shore were Second Brother and Old Five, but Third Child was nowhere to be seen.
Moreover, Second Brother and Old Five looked distressed, continuously shouting toward the pond.
Seeing this, Xin'er quickly scanned the area with her Beautiful Eyes and noticed ripples spreading out in circles from a disturbance in the water.
At that moment, Xin'er realized what was happening.
Her heart sank, rising to her throat.
After all, she was not a good swimmer; even if she wanted to save someone, she would be powerless to do so.
She wanted to call for help, but there was no Palace Maid nearby.
Oh no, what should she do now!?
Just as Xin'er felt lost and panicked, suddenly a figure clad in white dashed toward them like lightning. Before Xin'er could gather her thoughts, she heard a tremendous splash followed by water splattering everywhere as a tall figure leaped into the water.
Xin'er couldn't see the person's face clearly, but judging by the situation, it seemed they had come to help. She silently prayed that Third Child would be alright; otherwise, she truly didn't know how to explain things to Xuan and the others.
Anxiously, Xin'er felt tears welling up in her eyes.
Several children nearby had never encountered such a situation before, and they all began to cry out in fear.
Perhaps the commotion on their side attracted quite a few Palace Maids.
Upon learning that the Young Heir had fallen into the water, several eunuchs and Palace Maids who could swim jumped into the water one after another to rescue him.
In an instant, the Lotus Pond was filled with noise and activity.
At that moment, Xin'er could only think about what was happening in the water, her heart fervently praying to the heavens for the Third Child to come up safely. Otherwise, otherwise...
Just as Xin'er was lost in her thoughts, a figure suddenly splashed out of the water with a loud "wa-la."
When Xin'er focused her gaze, she realized that it was Aotianqi who had come to the rescue!
Aotianqi emerged, completely drenched, holding the Third Child in his arms.
The Third Child's eyes were tightly shut; it was unclear whether he was alive or...
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