In stark contrast to Yanran's dashing and heroic demeanor, a woman in the crowd was disheveled, her hair ornaments scattered, and even one of her embroidered shoes was missing. Her once snow-white socks were now stained black as mud.
However, given the current situation, it's clear that no one is paying attention to her.
Everyone was startled by Yanran's appearance. After a brief moment of surprise, they all ran home.
Something big is about to happen!
Someone had already recognized Yanran's identity—after all, she had made a lot of noise, was both beautiful and cool, and was hard to forget after just one look. Also, because the brothers Prince of Jin and Prince of Ding were at odds, some people realized that the severed head might belong to someone.
This is truly terrifying.
In the capital, blood will likely flow like a river.
The scene of Prince of Jin's bloody massacre of the Eastern Palace was only a few years ago...
At this point, watching the spectacle is no longer the most important thing; escaping for your life is the priority.
Tens of thousands of lives were lost at the Eastern Palace back then.
One more ant means nothing.
It's not worth losing your life if you block someone's way.
So after Yanran rode through the market, the crowd dispersed, like frightened birds returning to their nests.
Lang Xuan murmured, "So he's alright."
This event had never happened in her memory.
So when she heard today that the Prince of Jin's Residence was besieged, she was terrified.
She believed that her appearance had altered the course of their past life and put him in danger.
So she ran and ran, and ended up in this disheveled state.
But seeing Yanran like this, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Yanran's reaction indicates that the Prince of Jin's Residence has won, and he must be alright.
Moreover, it's quite possible that he orchestrated everything that happened today.
Lang Xuan never doubted Linlin's abilities; in fact, she blindly admired them.
She felt that there was nothing in this world that Yuwen Duo couldn't do, only things he didn't want to do.
He can do it if he wants to.
It was the same in my past life, and it remains the same in this one.
Lang Xuan breathed a long sigh of relief, only then realizing how disheveled she looked. Exhausted, she squatted on the ground, not wanting to move anymore.
On the wide street, only a few sluggish idlers remained, and the bloodstains on the ground, congealed black, were still shocking to behold.
Lang Xuan was in tears.
Thankfully, everything she did didn't harm him.
She was very scared.
She was both afraid of not being able to change her family's fate and worried about changing his imperial ambitions.
In my past life, my family was nothing more than insignificant ants.
How could an ant defying fate possibly disturb a dragon vein?
Lang Xuan laughed self-deprecatingly.
Thank goodness, that's good.
May we all find peace in this life.
Seeing her crying and laughing at the same time, Chunya was startled and knelt down beside her, saying, "Miss, there's no one left, let's go back too."
The bleak atmosphere of late autumn, filled with a sense of unease, made everyone tremble with fear.
She was no exception.
"No, I'm not going home." Lang Xuan wiped away her tears, clutching the thing in her arms tightly. "Chunya, go back now and tell my parents and brother that something happened to me. Tell them I'm in that little house I just bought, and make them believe me."
Chunya was taken aback. "Young lady, what's wrong with you...?"
"Do as I say." Lang Xuan's eyes showed determination, but her face was covered in streaks from the smearing, making her look like a cat, though she herself was completely unaware. "Chunya, no matter what it takes, you must keep them in that new house until I come back, understand?"
She can come back, she definitely can!
"Miss, let me accompany you. Where are you going?"
"Don't worry about me. I'll definitely come back for you! Hurry up! Don't waste time, it'll be too late if we wait any longer!"
"Yes," Chunya agreed tearfully, offering her own shoes to Lang Xuan, "Miss, please make do with these for now..."
"No need, I'll stay like this," Lang Xuan said. "Don't worry about me, let's go!"
She thought that although he had never looked back at her in her past life, she had gazed at him for a long time and could be considered to know him somewhat.
He had great compassion for women.
She looks pretty pathetic right now.
I hope to evoke his compassion.
In this life, she no longer dared to ask for his favor or special treatment. She only hoped that he would have some pity and allow her to live like an ant with her family.
The Chunya, tears streaming down its face, ran away without looking back.
These are the girl's orders; she has to obey!
Lang Xuan couldn't help but touch the thing in her arms again, and then walked towards the palace.
She was going there to wait for Yuwen Duo.
I don't know if he's currently cleaning up the mess at the Prince of Ding's Residence or has already gone to the palace.
But ultimately, he will definitely appear there.
She's waiting for him!
On her shoulders lay the hopes of her entire family.
With this thought in mind, the coldness and pain in her feet lessened, Lang Xuan continued walking steadily, step by step.
Yanran rode swiftly and soon arrived at the palace.
Because Linlin had already sent people to clear the outer defenses, she was able to enter the inner palace smoothly.
Her appearance also shocked the people in the palace.
The Emperor was taking his afternoon nap when he was suddenly awakened by the rapid sound of horses' hooves outside. He roared, "Who dares to ride a horse in the palace! Wang Fu, go and see!"
Today's duty officer happens to be Wang Fu.
This is no coincidence.
Wang Fu agreed, bowed, and left.
A moment later, he entered with a whisk, bowed respectfully, and reported, "Your Majesty, Commandery Princess Rouyi requests an audience."
The Emperor sat up, frowning, and asked, "She rode in on horseback?"
Wang Fu said softly, "Yes."
"How dare she? Is she planning a rebellion?"
Wang Fu: Yes.
The emperor is old.
Even now, they still haven't reacted.
The Emperor actually believed Prince of Jin's words.
However, the Prince of Prince of Jin's children have grown up and are so outstanding that they dare to eclipse the sun and moon.
Wang Fu knelt on the ground and repeated, "Your Majesty, Commandery Princess Rouyi requests an audience."
The reason the two siblings were able to succeed so smoothly was because the Prince of Jin and his wife had made many connections over the years.
Qu Nian, Yuan Fang, Pei Shen, Qin Li, Yan Ling... and even insignificant figures like him, those who act justly gain much support, while those who act unjustly find themselves isolated. That's probably how it is.
No matter how much they are slandered, their military achievements are outstanding, and they have the support of the people...
The ascension of the Prince of Jin to the throne was already the will of the people.
The Emperor roared, "I won't see her! Who gave her the audacity to ride a horse freely within the palace?"
"I gave myself the courage." Yanran entered carrying the severed head, standing at the door, looking heroic and spirited.
I don't really like her; I think she looks a lot like that woman.
Today, let him see to his heart's content!
She casually tossed it, and the head rolled precisely to the emperor's feet.
The Emperor was horrified and curled up on the couch, exclaiming, "You, you... how dare you! Is the Prince of Jin's Residence planning a rebellion?"
Yanran smiled slightly, crossed her arms, and said, "My father did not rebel."
The emperor seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
Then Yanran said, "But I've rebelled."
"You..." The emperor's face turned red with anger, and he pointed at her, his old, bark-like hand trembling uncontrollably.
Wang Fu lay prostrate on the ground, motionless.