Linlin didn't actually have any expectations of Lang Xuan.
But he wanted to find something for her to do to boost her confidence.
His mother's greatest influence on him was making him understand that people are malleable.
As a child, he was introverted and stubborn. He would be beaten and bruised in the private school of Prince Rong's mansion, but he dared not utter a sound.
As a child, Yanran was timid and cowardly because she was abused by her maids; later Yanran cried many times because she didn't want to practice riding and archery.
But now, they've grown up, and they've all become better people.
So much so that when I think back to my childhood, it feels like a lifetime ago.
He wanted Lang Xuan to become a better version of herself, someone who was more forgiving, tolerant, and confident in herself.
This is a little crybaby who deserves praise.
To be needed is what she desires most right now.
So Linlin granted her wish.
However, Lang Xuan took it very seriously and asked about the details carefully.
Seeing that it was getting late, Linlin pretended to yawn.
Lang Xuan hurriedly said, "Go to sleep early. I'll ask you again tomorrow when the Prince has time."
Okay, go to bed early.
The next morning, when Lang Xuan woke up, she found that no one was on the bed, but the quilt was neatly folded.
The clothes she had taken off yesterday were also placed on the incense burner, within easy reach.
Lang Xuan reached out and took the clothes; they were warm and carried a sweet floral scent.
She didn't know what kind of flower it was, but it smelled so pleasant and comforting.
She was especially thrilled when she thought about how Yuwen Duo had quietly placed her clothes on the table early in the morning.
Last night, she told him that she wanted to be a useful princess consort!
Lang Xuan, you've done it!
She felt full of energy and high spirits.
First, she had a pot of porridge sent to Yuwen Duo. After quickly tidying herself up and eating a few bites, Lang Xuan went to find Yanran.
She was quite familiar with Yanran, so when she went to see Ren Yingying, Yanran had to accompany her.
Moreover, she needed to find out Ren Yingying's preferences beforehand.
Based on her limited interactions with Ren Yingying, she felt that the latter was not difficult to get along with.
"We can't go to the beach, and we can't even go for a spring outing?" Yanran was complaining to Cui Xiaoqiu.
Spring is in full bloom, and everywhere is bursting with the joy of spring.
Isn't this the perfect time to go out and have fun?
Don't waste this precious time!
Cui Xiaoqiu: "Wait until I finish dealing with the Goryeo delegation."
"You go ahead and do your work, I can go by myself," Yanran said. "And Qu Hua too!"
Cui Xiaoqiu: What can I learn from Qu Hua?
That blue-eyed slave was once bought by Ren Yingying and sent to Qu Nian by Qu Hua. Mu Ziyu then sent her to Liaodong, where she has recently caught Qu Hua's eye again.
Mu Ziyu was so angry she wanted to kill someone.
Cui Xiaoqiu: "Are you really that trusting of me and Zhao Yingzhu?"
Yanran: Here he comes, here he comes again.
The name "Zhao Yingzhu" is now a powder keg that cannot be mentioned between the two of them.
Yanran unbearable pain.
She's not jealous, but someone always tries to make her jealous.
I've never heard of having to force someone to be jealous.
well.
"I was worried, so I dragged you along. How about I let my older brother deal with Zhao Yingzhu?" Yanran chuckled.
Lang Xuan, who had reached the door, said, "..."
"Sister-in-law, what brings you here?" Yanran had already seen her, as if she had seen a savior.
Cui Xiaoqiu stood up, bowed to Lang Xuan, and then took her leave.
He was utterly fed up with Zhao Yingzhu.
When a woman is aware of her beauty and uses it as a weapon, she becomes incredibly greasy.
Besides, didn't Zhao Yingzhu know how old she was?
He has no particular fetishes and is not interested in women who have slept with many men.
Seeing Cui Xiaoqiu leave, Yanran breathed a long sigh of relief.
Seeing this, Lang Xuan tentatively asked, "Haven't you coaxed me yet?"
Yanran said dejectedly, "No."
How come she hadn't noticed before that Cui Xiaoqiu was so difficult to coax?
She was so frustrated with Zhao Yingzhu that she almost wanted to chop her up and end it all.
However, it is not possible.
"What should I do if you have a conflict with my older brother?" Yanran tilted her head and asked sincerely.
"I must have been wrong, I'll change."
Yanran: "..."
I don't want to talk, I'm so tired.
Lang Xuan carefully explained her purpose, but did not mention the treasure hunt.
Yuwen Duo said he was worried about Yanran, so he didn't tell her; he also wanted to keep the matter to himself, so he only said he wanted to visit Ren Yingying.
Yanran stood up and said, "We're all family, no need for so much formality. Aunt Yingying and Mother are so close, they share everything except men."
Lang Xuan blushed inexplicably after hearing her words.
Yanran said casually, "Come on, I'll take you there right now. I was just about to make plans with Qu Hua to go hunting and enjoying the spring scenery in a few days."
Lang Xuan nodded.
Yanran accompanied Lang Xuan in the carriage.
On the way, Yanran remembered something and asked Jiang'er to go down and buy the snacks that Ren Yingying liked.
While waiting, she muttered to herself, "Aunt Yingying even told Mother she would come to help find something... but then Dog Meat got seriously ill, and now she's experiencing pregnancy symptoms..."
Lang Xuan: "!!!"
Yuwen Duo clearly said that Yanran couldn't be told, so how did Yanran find out?
She wasn't referring to that, was she?
With a nervous heart, she cautiously inquired, "Looking for something? Is there anything Your Majesty the Empress doesn't have that requires you to look for it here?"
"It's the Empress Dowager," Yanran corrected her earnestly, not intending to hide it from her at all. "It's the legendary four treasures, I don't know what they can do when you collect them..."
She kept talking, unaware that Lang Xuan's expression had changed.
Lang Xuan: Your Highness, you must believe me, I kept it a secret, it really wasn't me who said it!
"You actually know such a secret?"
"How could I not know?" Yanran said. "My mother wouldn't hide it from me."
Lang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness, it was the Empress who said it.
She said earnestly, "Yanran, this matter is of great importance; you can't tell anyone."
"I didn't tell anyone. You're not an outsider, sister-in-law," Yanran said matter-of-factly.
Lang Xuan: "..."
She had to tell Yuwen Duo right away that Yanran already knew!
You absolutely must remind Yanran again not to tell anyone.
The two women, sister-in-law and aunt, soon arrived at Ren Yingying's residence.
"Yuanyang, what are you doing here?" Yanran and Lang Xuan were both pleasantly surprised.
Yuanyang smiled and said, "The Crown Princess is short of servants, so she sent me to help out."
In fact, after the murder, Yuanyang herself was very reluctant to return to Ren Yingying's side, lest she implicate her and be criticized by others.
However, she simply couldn't stand Zhao Qing's persistent pestering—it was pointless and only wasted time for both of them, so she came here instead.
Yuanyang led the two inside.
Ren Yingying was drawing a portrait of a handsome man. She told Qu Nian that this was to cultivate his daughter's aesthetic sense.
With a big belly, one can Wuji.
"What brings you two here?" Ren Yingying put down her pen and gestured for them to sit down.
Since Yanran already knew, Lang Xuan didn't beat around the bush and directly stated her purpose.
"You know, there's actually been some progress on this."