However, in reality, the person who came was not sent by Linlin.
Lang Xuan, however, was unaware of this.
When she heard that the fourth branch of the Lang Family was to be exiled to Liaodong, she was devastated.
She clearly performed meritorious service, so why wasn't she rewarded and instead suffered misfortune?
She thought and thought, but she still couldn't figure it out.
Yuwen Duo is clearly not that kind of person!
Has she changed in this life, and has he changed too?
Lang Xuan panicked.
Sigh, is it because she stole his money that fate somehow resolved their feud, causing her efforts to be in vain?
Exile, and to Liaodong no less...
But now that things have come to this, she can only try to look on the bright side and comfort her parents, since they still have some money.
Lang Xuan was alright, but Concubine Yun felt like the sky had fallen.
Her nightmare became a reality.
No matter how much Lang Xuan tried to comfort her, she remained in a daze, her only thought being to die.
Lang Xuan sensed the change in her emotions and tried her best to comfort her, but to no avail. She became so anxious that blisters appeared around the corners of her mouth.
One day, Concubine Yun said she had to go out for a while.
Although they were notified that they were to be exiled to Liaodong, strangely enough, no one guarded them, as if they were not afraid of them escaping at all.
Lang Xuan felt that this was very much like Yuwen Duo's style—seemingly indifferent, but actually everything was under his control.
There must be someone watching them in the dark; she won't fall for their trick and run away.
If you run away, you'll be executed immediately; if you don't, you can go to Liaodong and start a peaceful life again.
Yes, she definitely won't fall for it.
Lang Xuan was worried about Concubine Yun going out alone and insisted on accompanying her.
Concubine Yun tried to stop her but failed. After hesitating for a moment, she took her with her and went out.
Concubine Yun originally wanted to go see Concubine Sun from the second branch of the Lang Family, as the two of them had some prior acquaintance.
But she was surprised to discover that the Lang Family members were still imprisoned.
Concubine Yun seemed to be deep in thought.
When she later learned that the rest of the Lang Family had been exiled to Lingnan, her brows furrowed even more.
So, only the four bedrooms are different?
Why was the fourth branch of the family singled out for exile in Liaodong?
However, Concubine Yun had her own plans, and since she couldn't figure it out, she put it aside for the time being.
She asked around to find out where Prince Ming lived.
Lang Xuan panicked upon hearing this—she remembered her past life.
In her past life, without her knowledge, Concubine Yun brought her to Yuwen Duo and caused her to die in front of everyone.
"Aunt, what do you want with Prince Ming?"
"Miss," Concubine Yun said solemnly, her gaze resolute, "We must find out the truth. Your marriage to Prince Ming was arranged by the Emperor Emeritus."
If she absolutely had to go to Liaodong, she would have to rescue the girl first.
It really was that!
Lang Xuan grabbed her, refusing to let her go no matter what she said.
"Aunt, I don't want to marry Prince Ming. Qi is too big for me, I don't want to... Let's go to Liaodong and live a good life together, the four of us will be fine..."
Concubine Yun said, "No, we have to go and find out the truth."
As the two were arguing, they suddenly heard someone cracking a whip to clear a path and shouting for bystanders to get out of the way.
This is a high-ranking official or nobleman passing by.
Lang Xuan and Concubine Yun also stepped aside.
A moment later, a carriage rumbled by, followed by dozens of guards in silver armor, exuding an imposing aura.
"Whose car is this?" someone nearby asked.
"From Prince Ming," another person answered.
Lang Xuan was moved and couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.
However, she only saw the carriage, not the people.
"Is Prince Ming still in the capital? Wasn't he supposed to be going to Liaodong?"
Lang Xuan was startled.
Is Yuwen Duo going to Liaodong?
Concubine Yun's expression changed, and she stared wide-eyed at Lang Xuan.
Lang Xuan shook her head blankly. "I don't know... maybe it's just a rumor."
No sooner had she finished speaking than someone nearby said, "Then they'll definitely be gone for a few more days; I heard the Empress is reluctant to part with them, and she and the Emperor are even arguing so much they're not speaking to each other anymore!"
You dare to gossip about the Empress!
Lang Xuan didn't know what she was feeling.
Why did Yuwen Duo go to Liaodong as well?
Is this a coincidence?
But Concubine Yun was even bolder than she had imagined...
Suddenly, Concubine Yun no longer wanted to die. She pulled Lang Xuan aside and said, "Miss, let me accompany you to make some clothes. And let's look at some jewelry. Once we go to Liaodong, we won't find as many styles as in the capital."
Lang Xuan:???
What kind of jewelry and clothing are you making?
They are not like they used to be when they lived in the Lang Family.
Even after being exiled to Liaodong, she would still have to rely on the money in her possession to support her large family.
But Concubine Yun insisted on dragging her along to buy the supplies.
What use is money if someone gets into trouble?
If a person can turn their life around, why worry about making a living?
There are no coincidences in this world; everything is deliberately arranged.
Liaodong is no good place, yet everyone's crowding there. If you say nothing's wrong, Concubine Yun definitely won't believe it.
Lang Xuan couldn't persuade her otherwise, so she finally picked out two inexpensive pieces of jewelry and had two sets of clothes made before going home.
After she returned home, she thought about Yuwen Duo, Concubine Yun was also thinking about this matter.
What exactly are they thinking?
Being a wife would be fine; being a concubine... not good, but if you're forced into that situation, it's not impossible to negotiate.
Only after experiencing hardship do you realize which path isn't so tough.
But Concubine Yun always held onto a sliver of hope—the girl was so good, smarter than before, brave and resourceful, perhaps Prince Ming simply liked her!
However, these were all just wild thoughts before setting off.
Concubine Yun was actually starting to look forward to the day of departure.
At the same time, Emperor Wen was also somewhat agitated.
That's right, he arranged all of these things.
Because two people need to be together, at least have the opportunity to meet, in order to gradually develop feelings and know if they are compatible.
Therefore, he deliberately "exiled" the fourth branch of the Lang Family to Liaodong.
Along the way, they will naturally be taken care of by others.
The problem is, once they arrive in Liaodong, who will keep these two together, and who will provide timely updates on their progress?
We need to find a reliable person to handle this matter.
Tang Zhuyun almost burst out laughing when she heard his plan.
"No, I never realized before how capable you were!" She laughed and collapsed onto the bed.
She, as the mother, isn't even in a hurry, but he, as the father, is so impatient; is he afraid his son will remain a bachelor?
Emperor Wen's face darkened. "I'll ask you to think of a reliable person for me. Try smiling again!"
Tang Zhuyun pointed to her nose, laughing so hard she could barely breathe, "I, I'm the most reliable. Should I personally take charge? I'll go to Liaodong and keep an eye on things?"
Emperor Wen pinched the soft flesh of her waist and struck her viciously. "Laugh again!"
Her laughter made him start to doubt himself.
Tang Zhuyun pleaded repeatedly, "Stop laughing, stop laughing, let me think of someone. Oh, right, aren't Qu Hua Mu Ziyu getting married? Qu Nian and Yingying have to go to the wedding too. Let Yingying go and keep an eye on things!"
Emperor Wen: "She won't do. Find someone more reliable."
Tang Zhuyun: "Oh, if only Xiu'er were here. Let me think about it some more!"