That egg is really useless now.
It's tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw it away.
Lang Xuan also wanted to give up, after all, there had been no progress for so long.
But she kept thinking, what if it's just one day off?
And so, she couldn't bear to give it up, and has persisted until now, a month has already passed.
"Little egg, if you don't hatch soon, I'm going to eat you!" she threatened fiercely more than once.
Lin Lin said Linlin, "We'll discuss this later. Cui Ling, come with me!"
"Big brother, don't put pressure on Cui Xiaoqiu!" Yanran shouted.
She's not stupid; she can see through her brother's tricks.
If you have a problem, come to me. Why are you looking for Cui Xiaoqiu?
Cui Xiaoqiu can't control her!
Linlin glanced at her, then looked at Cui Xiaoqiu: "Cui Ling, you talk to her yourself—"
To let someone skilled at lying deceive others is also a sign of good judgment.
Cui Xiaoqiu was adept at fooling Yanran.
Cui Xiaoqiu: A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years.
After I marry Yanran, see if I'll even give you the time of day!
He cleared his throat and said, "I suppose the Prince wants to talk to me about the assassination attempt on Zhao Yingzhu."
The Goryeo delegation never left.
Yanran once complained to Lang Xuan in private, saying that perhaps Goryeo was so poor that they couldn't afford to eat, which was why Zhao Yingzhu was staying there and refusing to leave.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Yingzhu was assassinated a few days ago.
After some investigation, the evidence pointed directly to the current emperor of Goryeo, who was also Zhao Yingzhu's husband.
Other couples love and hate each other, but they don't love each other; all that's left is to kill each other.
Zhao Yingzhu was shot in the shoulder, quite far from her heart, but she was frail and weak, and was already on the verge of death.
Yanran said, "What's there to say about her being assassinated? I have a feeling that she's been lingering here, maybe just waiting to be assassinated!"
Having been assassinated in the Central Plains, someone as responsible as my elder brother must give her an explanation.
Lang Xuan actually thought so too.
However, she wasn't as clever as Yanran. She made this deduction because she knew Zhao Yingzhu very well in her previous life.
This woman is ambitious, extremely intelligent, and very cunning.
In his previous life, Yuwen Duo had said that the small place of Goryeo limited this woman.
Unfortunately, Lang Xuan's time as a ghost was short before she was reborn, so she didn't get to see what great things Zhao Yingzhu accomplished later on.
But she believed that this woman was truly capable of ruthlessly using a self-inflicted injury scheme against herself.
Cui Xiaoqiu said, "There's always something to clean up afterward, no need to rush."
He comforted Yanran with his eyes.
Yanran understood; it was a message telling her that he would help her.
Her mood immediately brightened. "Go ahead, go ahead, you two have a good chat, take your time."
After the two left, Yanran greeted Lang Xuan and said she wanted to go shopping with Qu Hua, and asked Lang Xuan if she wanted to come along.
Lang Xuan politely declined, saying she planned to make two new robes for Linlin instead.
--He seems to keep growing taller; last year's summer clothes are noticeably half a size too small.
The Empress seemed to have forgotten as well, and sent someone to deliver new clothes to him.
He should always be proper, so these past two days, Lang Xuan has been studying and learning with Yuanyang, staying up late to make new clothes.
Yanran went out to play all afternoon, and it was already dark when she came back.
"Sister-in-law, I brought these for you." Yanran smiled and placed the box of pastries on the table. "I tried them, and they tasted good."
No matter what delicious food she comes across, she always thinks of bringing it home to share.
Lang Xuan smiled and said, "It's just that the Prince hasn't returned for dinner yet. Wait a moment, let's eat together."
My older brother hasn't come back yet?
"Um."
Yanran patted her stomach. "Never mind, I'm not hungry, I won't freeload."
Once she got to know her better, Lang Xuan dared to tease her.
"You actually have a full stomach."
Yanran said smugly, "Because we found something delicious! It's a huge loss for you that you didn't come out with me today."
"What delicious food did you eat?" Lang Xuan asked curiously, shaking out the freshly made robe.
--Just be careful not to accidentally drop the needle and prick Yuwen Duo.
"Clothes made for my brother? They're beautiful!"
Lang Xuan smiled gently.
Yanran poured herself a cup of tea, took a sip, and said, "I had grilled squid today! It was so delicious! It's just that the place was a bit far, so it got cold by the time I got back. I never knew squid could be grilled!"
She smacked her lips, feeling a little hungry again.
Lang Xuan smiled and said, "Really?"
They merely nodded politely, without showing any interest in eating.
Yanran: "... Sister-in-law, why are you so boring? Qu Hua and I were having a blast eating, it was really delicious!"
I wish I had two mouths!
Lang Xuan was the same age as her, but lived a life of austerity and boredom like a nun.
Those delicious and fun things seem to have no appeal to her.
In her eyes, well, there was only her eldest brother.
Sister-in-law, wake up!
The world is so beautiful, don't just get obsessed with male beauty!
"Then I'll try it when I have the chance." Lang Xuan put away her clothes and then went to look at her eggs.
Another day of no progress, that Xiao Huai.
"No need for another chance!" Yanran finally heard what she wanted to hear, and said smugly, "I've made an appointment with the stall owner. Tomorrow, I'll have him prepare his things and come directly to the Prince's Mansion. It's on me!"
Sharing joy is worse than keeping it to herself, so she wanted to invite everyone in the Prince's mansion to try the new delicacy she had discovered.
Lang Xuan laughed and said, "Then I'm in for a treat."
Having such a sister-in-law is truly a blessing for her.
Lang Xuan felt a sense of unease, knowing she had no way to repay anyone who thought of her, no matter how good things were.
"Yanran, if you don't mind, I'll make you a dress too."
"No need, no need, it's too much trouble for my hands," Yanran said. "The embroiderers in the manor have already done it, I'm not picky. Alright, I won't wait for my brother anymore, I'm going back to study those Luoyang shovel tools, hehe. Sister-in-law, please whisper some sweet nothings in my ear."
After saying that, she ran off in a flash.
Lang Xuan blushed, then slowly smiled.
She thought, maybe she really could do it!
If she doesn't want her clothes, perhaps she could try whispering in her husband's ear?
What if it works?
Lang Xuan's smile grew wider and wider.
In the evening, Lang Xuan had dinner with Linlin; Cui Xiaoqiu watched Yanran "digging" in her room, testing tools, each enjoying a peaceful moment.
Meanwhile, an uninvited guest arrived in Ren Yingying's courtyard late at night.