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"But someone has taken a liking to my Yun'er."
His voice was barely above a whisper, almost like a murmur, and Yun Kezhai sitting beside him could hardly hear it.
She looked up, wanting to ask him, but he smiled gently, pressed her hand down, and elegantly glided his fingers over the strings of the zither. A surge of passionate music erupted, powerful and majestic like a thousand galloping horses.
At that moment, all her thoughts were on Feng Yuan. She felt the drifting melodies of the zither mirrored her chaotic emotions, scattering like petals in the spring afternoon. She frowned slightly, her gaze becoming somewhat dazed.
In the evening, Feng Yuan said he wanted to take her to the imperial city to become the emperor's consort. She was taken aback at first, then laughed and told him not to joke like that, giving him a gentle push.
He turned away, gazing out at the soft moonlight outside, silent and seemingly forlorn.
An unusual atmosphere flowed between them. She began to feel uneasy, timidly tugging at his sleeve, her fingers trembling slightly. When she saw the determination in his eyes, she slumped back into her chair, despair filling her gaze.
He didn’t want her! He truly didn’t want her!
"Why? Tell me, why?" She bit her lip, looking at him with stubborn hope in her eyes, tears shimmering within them.
"Because the man you saw at the Hua Zhao Festival who can rival me is the current emperor. And also because the Jade Eighteen Beads you wear are the betrothal gift given by the crown prince to the daughter of the Minister of War Deputy."
He turned his head, a hint of unfamiliarity and distance flashing in his cold eyes. "I never expected you to be the daughter of the former Minister of War Deputy, Yun Chen."
She looked at him hesitantly, her heartache rolling like waves in an endless sea. Her lips trembled slightly, unsure of what to say.
That day, the whole family went to Wanfuk Temple to pray for blessings. On their way back, they were caught in a sudden downpour and encountered a group of bandits while passing through the nearby woods.
She was tied to a horse by her father, who struck the horse with all his might. The horse neighed and broke free from the encirclement of the bandits. Amidst the pouring rain, all she could see was a sea of red, burning like fire in her heart, and she screamed in terror.
When the horse finally stopped, exhausted, she untied herself and rolled into a ditch, crying out loud with her hands covering her face. The relentless rain mixed with her tears, making it impossible to tell which was which as they splattered into the mud.
Later, she met Feng Yuan.
Seventeen-year-old Feng Yuan had a noble and handsome appearance but a frail figure, covered in scars. His gaze was as cold as the moon, hiding a hint of emptiness and sorrow deep within. When he said to her, "Come with me," she trusted him almost without hesitation, extending her hand slightly to rest in his palm.
In this world, she had no family left; her identity held no meaning for her anymore.
When Feng Yuan asked about her past, she simply mentioned that she had suffered misfortunes and lost all her relatives.
The pair of Jade Eighteen Beads was a relic left to her by her mother, something she cherished dearly. How could it possibly be a token of love given by the Crown Prince?
"I have always hated someone."
Feng Yuan spoke in a calm tone, his voice steady and serene. "If I wanted revenge, the most effective way would be to pull that person down from the throne." A flicker of hatred shone in his eyes.
She understood that he hated the Empress Dowager.
When Feng Yuan was seventeen, the Late Emperor suddenly passed away without leaving behind even a single edict.
The only offspring of the Late Emperor were the eldest son Feng Yuan, born to Consort Lan, and the legitimate son Feng Xuan, born to the Empress.
Feng Yuan was gentle and wise, holding military power in the imperial city. He maintained close relationships with several generals in court and often practiced drills with the young commanders in the military, earning a stellar reputation.
After the Late Emperor's death, rumors circulated in the palace that Consort Lan possessed a secret edict from him, hinting at a potential move to depose the Empress.
To ensure Feng Xuan's smooth ascension to the throne, the Empress conspired with her Maternal Uncle. After seizing control of the court by force, they imprisoned both Consort Lan and Feng Yuan.
In pursuit of that dubious edict from the Late Emperor, the Empress employed various torturous methods against Feng Yuan. She used a dagger to slice away pieces of his flesh while he groaned in agony. Saltwater was poured onto his wounds, and he was placed in a steamer until he was dehydrated or thrown into icy water until he lost all sensation…
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