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  I don't know how long I slept, but when I woke up from a dream, everything had changed.

  The crown prince was deposed, and the pregnant Taizi was to be exiled to Youzhou with him. Du Ruhui and her unborn child died together.

  I didn't know what the fact and truth were, when Ling Mo told me, his tone and words were extremely calm, just like telling a very old and irrelevant story.

  She told me that Du Ruyin was hijacked by the dead soldiers of the Crown Prince's mansion on his way to Puzi Temple to pray for blessings for the fetus in her abdomen, and threatened Nan Chengyao to hand over the secret letter and list of plotting to abolish the heir.

  It happened on the fifth day after Shu Ying's death.

  Nan Chengyao naturally would not agree, and ordered Du Rutao to lead the elite troops to rescue her. What thrilling and heartbreaking things happened in the process are not mentioned, but it is said that Shu Ying did not die in vain, and the Du siblings have been buried with her.

  But Du Gong'an, unable to withstand this sudden stimulation, became like a madman, telling everyone he met that his daughter would soon become the empress. He had already been stripped of all his official titles by imperial decree.

  I don't know what kind of means Nan Chengyao used to get those dead men to reveal the prince's identity, or if these people even existed at all, and who they really pledged allegiance to.

  But all of this is no longer important, what's important is that His Majesty believes him.

  It was through this incident that the Crown Prince made his final move, forcing the Emperor to abdicate.

  But this was originally his carefully planned trap, how could he let the prince have any chance of winning.

  The Emperor originally had the intention to kill with "Yu Bei Duo Mei", but in the end, he only issued a decree, demoting the Crown Prince to a commoner and exiling him to a cold and harsh place in Youzhou.

  Perhaps it's because he's also old and can't bear the desolation of white-haired people sending off black-haired ones, let alone the one being sent away was killed by his own hands.

  Ling Mo told me all this as the horse carriage slowed down and Nan Chengyao personally lifted the curtain for us.

  "Third Princess, I'm telling you this because I don't know how your younger sister will talk to you about it, so I'll let you know the most objective truth that I understand first, and let you prepare yourself mentally. Your body can no longer withstand any turmoil, and if you go through another emotional upheaval, not to mention the child, even your own life might be in danger."

  Ling Mo finished speaking and got off the carriage by himself. I slowly raised my eyes to look at Nan Xiangyao in front of me, who didn't move.

  I have thought of many ways to avenge Piao Shuang's death, but none of them are feasible.

  Du Ruoyan is dead, I should be happy, but at this moment, the deeper and more sorrowful heart, what is it for?

  I looked at him, and a faint, fleeting smile suddenly appeared on my lips: "Is power really that important? For it, you can sacrifice the woman you once deeply loved, even your own flesh and blood."

  His eyes were dark as night, but deep within his pupils, there was a faint glimmer of hope that refused to be extinguished: "Qing'er, whether you believe it or not, I have never loved anyone else. That child is not mine."

  His tone was low and husky, with a hint of bitterness and desolation, his voice audible only to the two of us.

  I looked at the faint blue color at the bottom of his eyes and remembered what Hua Yi told me about him always guarding the He Feng Xuan, but he just slowly closed his eyes.

  "Your Highness, you scare me."

  The faint light in his eyes gradually dimmed, I didn't look at him again, I just got off the bus directly. Now I don't want to think about anything else, I just want to see Xiao Yu, I just want her to be safe and sound, and live a peaceful life.

  This is my second time coming to Taizi Fu and I didn't go to Rui Huang Lou.

  I followed a humble and obedient servant to this simple courtyard, with Nan Chengyao and Li Mochen silently following behind me.

  I don't know if Nan Chengyao has made arrangements, but along the way, it was surprisingly quiet and peaceful, not a single person was met.

  "Third Princess, remember what I just said. No matter what happens, don't get too emotional. I'll be waiting outside. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, call me immediately. I'm not joking with you, do you understand?"

  I nodded slightly and thanked him in a low voice, then pushed open the door in front of me.

  The woman in the house, divested of her finery, with a high and prominent belly, even in this humble and crude room, she is still proud and beautiful.

  She saw me and smiled: "I didn't expect that I could see you again before I leave, sister."

  That one word "sister" made my heart uncontrollably ache, I looked at her high and swollen belly, forcing myself to suppress the emotions at the bottom of my heart: "Huan'er, why did you volunteer to go to Youzhou, so far away, how can your body bear it?"

  "What does sister think I'm doing it for? The abandoned crown prince?" She still smiled faintly and shook her head: "No, I'm only doing it for myself and the child in my belly."

  Her hands slowly caressed her small abdomen: "I'm not that great, accompanying him through thick and thin. I would do this only because I know that staying in the capital, Nan Chengmou is not by my side, even if I escaped death, life wouldn't be easy. The lower-ranking people are actually the most powerful, from before when I was at home looking at those few unfavored aunts and their children, I knew it already, but only one day, being in that situation myself, did I truly understand what kind of feeling that is."

  I recall that when I came in just now, there wasn't even a single servant in her small courtyard. Even if it was due to Nan Chengyao's deliberate arrangement, but as I looked around the room she lived in, not even ordinary tea and snacks were prepared.

  She couldn't help but feel a pang in her heart, while Yu'er seemed completely unaware, chatting and laughing as usual: "I've decided to go with Nan Chengyue to Youzhou. At least he'll be good to the child, and whether it's about destroying the Murong family or deposing the crown prince, I know he feels guilty towards me, so in the future, he won't treat me poorly. Even if the environment is harsh, it's still better than staying here. At least my child will be safer."

  "Xiao'er..." I called out her name, but didn't know how to continue.

  She suddenly turned around and looked at me: "Sister, I owe you an apology."

  I was somewhat perplexed, she smiled slightly and softly spat out two words: "Mo Bei."

  Her complexion changed slightly, and she saw it, smiling: "Sister, don't misunderstand. Although I deeply understand that the official family can use even kinship for their own gain, I myself am not willing to do such a thing. It was only later when I accidentally stumbled upon it that I realized this was a scheme set up by Nan Chengmo using me. But it was already too late. Fortunately, you are safe and sound, and even benefited from the misfortune. I still remember when I went to congratulate Nan Chengmo, he was so angry that his face turned white, and almost lost control and strangled me to death."

  I was shocked speechless, not only because of what she had just said, but also because of her calmly smiling tone.

  "My sister doesn't need to look at me like that, actually I know he loves me, maybe I also love him, it's just that we seem to enjoy provoking each other. She smiled: "After that time, I only knew that he had long known my thoughts about the third prince, so he set up that scheme. Later on, he didn't avoid it either, always smiling and telling me about the third prince's elegant stories, and how sister and him were lovingly affectionate, but the more he spoke, the more my smile became insincere, occasionally I would even say a few words of praise to tease him, outsiders all say that the crown prince and princess are a match made in heaven, respectful and courteous to each other, who knows the truth behind it?"

  "Yu'er, why do you want to be like this?" I closed my eyes: "You once told me that Murong Yu would only have the identity of the Eastern Palace Crown Prince's consort, so why not let yourself live a little better?"

  In her faint smile, a desolate crack finally appeared: "That's because when I said those words, I could still see hope. But when I discovered that all the warmth was deception, I could only despair."

  Tears fell from her eyes, but she didn't wipe them away. She still smiled faintly and spoke to me: "Sister, do you still remember what I told you? Why did I marry Nan Chengmo?"

  I nodded, but in my heart I couldn't utter a word due to some kind of premonition.

  "My mother told me that he had taken a liking to me and was forcing my parents to marry me off, and they couldn't do anything about it." Yun'er smiled sorrowfully, tears falling onto her coarse linen dress, disappearing quickly, leaving only the faint water stain as proof of their existence. "But do you know what really happened? He did take a liking to me, that's true, but he didn't even need to say much. Just a glance with a hint of admiration and infatuation at the dinner table was enough for my parents to push me into his arms without hesitation."

  She closed her eyes, and the tears fell even more urgently: "Sister, do you know why I became pregnant before marriage? I always thought that the bowl of bird's nest was South Chengmou's doing, but actually from the moment I agreed to move into the East Palace, I had expected this day would come, and I never resented it. I just didn't expect that it would be Mother."

  "Xiao Er," I forced myself to say: "Maybe this isn't true..."

  She shook her head and smiled dazedly: "I also hope this isn't true, I also hope that day I didn't go to the study, didn't hear all of this..."

  She closed her eyes, adjusting her emotions: "Actually, I knew that because of the abandoned prince's secret letter in the third prince's hand and his growing power in the court, he felt uneasy, so he conspired with my father to usurp the throne. Unfortunately, things were exposed, and he had to push everything onto the Murong family for self-protection, including abolishing my title as crown princess. I don't blame her; if I were him, perhaps I would have done the same thing. But seeing him turn against my father, willing to do whatever it takes to bring each other down for self-preservation, I suddenly thought, had my parents ever considered that there would be a day like this?"

  Her voice was still very faint, faint to the point of being ethereal, yet couldn't hide the subtle tremble. I couldn't say a word, and just walked over to tightly hug her. She gently leaned her head against my neck, snuggling up close to me.

  "Sister," she said, still leaning on my shoulder, her voice soft: "I'm telling you this because I want you to know. Just like how I volunteered to follow Nan Chongyuan to Youzhou, the Murong family has fallen, but we're still alive. We have to think about the child in our belly, if not for ourselves. Besides, the Third Prince really treats you well."

  I stiffened slightly and didn't say anything.

  And she quietly opened her mouth: "He came to see me once, for this meeting. He said you're not in good health and entrusted many things to me. I can tell he really cares about you and wants to understand many things, such as why the Emperor would pardon my death sentence, originally demoted and exiled, and then why there was an edict allowing me to bring a stable servant with me. I don't think this is something Nan Chongyuan could have achieved. Nowadays, he speaks without any weight, not to mention that he loves me, but loves himself even more."

  As I was about to leave, I held her hand and didn't know what to entrust, so I whispered to Ah Xiang: "You have to take good care of Miss Yun, and the child in her belly."

  The faint scent of cleverness nodded: "I will, but Qing Miss, I'm going to Youzhou now. Tell my sister not to worry about me and take care of herself. I'll have the chance to come back and see her."

  My heart ached and I almost couldn't stand up.

  A pair of hands, steadily grasped my waist, the warmth of his palms calmed my heart, but I still didn't dare to speak, afraid that once I opened my mouth, tears would uncontrollably fall.

  He looked at me, seeming to understand something, and said: "Don't worry, An Xiang is with me, I won't let her suffer any losses."

  I closed my eyes and nodded, while Nan Chengyao hugged me and said to Yanyu, "We're leaving. Don't worry about the child's affairs, I've already made arrangements. There will be people taking care of him all along the way, and I'll keep my promise to you."

  Walking through the narrow and desolate courtyard, I was about to leave when I couldn't help but turn back to take one last look, tears streaming down my face. Perhaps this would be the last time in this life that I would see her.

  She still stood there, quietly watching us, her eyes warm and gentle as water, the corners of her mouth hinting at a soft smile, her whole person seeming to be lost in a distant reverie.

  The lanterns of the Upper Yuan Temple shine brightly and then dim, the fragrance of the willow trees by the Taiye Lake is like a snowy carriage, that person emerges from the crowded throng and hands her the palace lantern.

  "When Your Excellency comes to our Murong family's residence in the future, I will personally thank you for the gift of lanterns." she said.

  Forget about politeness and shyness, just don't want to miss him.

  However, it was still missed. (Still remember the shocking swan reflecting shadow (harem).../7/7517/)

  Still remember the shocking swan's reflection (harem)