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"No, you can't!"

Prince Yu only mentioned the names Yunli and Rouan before Princess Yu impatiently interrupted him, "They are your children, how can you involve them?"

"Yes, they are my children, and I do not wish to involve them."

Prince Yu's voice was icy and ruthless, "But if you disobey me and defy me, there's nothing I can do."

Her two children were Princess Yu's Achilles' heel.

Princess Yu no longer recognized her husband.

Thinking back to the fire at Shuyuzhai a few months ago that almost cost her her life.

That matter was ultimately left unresolved with the death of a maid.

But who could believe that the fire was clearly ordered by him!

At first, she didn't believe he would be so cruel as to take her life!

He wanted to silence her simply because she had accidentally stumbled upon something she shouldn't have, and learned something she shouldn't have known.

It was Song Qingning who saved her.

He didn't intend to kill her again after that, only because she was obedient and he was sure she wouldn't be a threat to him, so he spared her life.

But he could take this life away at any time.

He is willing to sacrifice everything for what he wants to do, including his two children.

"Why?" Princess Consort Yu suddenly asked.

Prince Yu frowned, puzzled. "What? Why?"

"Why? He's been dead for so many years. Is he really that important to you? So important that you'd risk your whole family's lives for him?"

Princess Yu was unwilling to accept this.

Prince Yu lowered his eyes, trying hard to recall. After so many years, the image of his elder brother, the Emperor Su, had become blurry in his mind, but the affection he felt for him had not faded at all.

"Of course he's important. Without him, there would be no me."

Prince Yu spoke with a firm tone.

He paused for a moment, then said, "Yunli is very much like me. Sometimes, when I see his deep brotherly affection for Xuanjin, I also think of my brother, the Emperor Su. They are very similar, really very similar."

"pity……"

Prince Yu did not continue speaking.

His gaze fell on Princess Yu, and the gentleness and sadness he had shown just moments before vanished, replaced by indifference.

"Have you thought it through now? Whether you cooperate with me or not is up to you."

With his warning just now, how could Princess Yu not cooperate?

She closed her eyes helplessly, as if resigned to her fate, "Your Majesty, I will do as you wish."

Then I thought of Song Qingning.

She wasn't sure what Prince Yu was trying to do by making such a big fuss today.

But they understood that the purpose of today's lantern festival was Song Qingning.

Qingning had once saved her life, and Princess Yu still struggled internally, knowing she couldn't stop Prince Yu.

Before leaving, she knelt before Prince Yu and pleaded, "Your Highness, she is, after all, the Princess Consort of Huai. It is not appropriate for her to have any trouble in Prince Yu's residence."

Prince Yu gave her a cold glance. "I'm not stupid. I won't take her life."

"That Song Qingning does have some talent. Rou'an likes her, and you even knelt down for her sake. Ha, Your Highness, rest assured, even if it's out of consideration for Xie Xuanjin, I won't harm Song Qingning today, as long as she doesn't get in my way!"

But if she becomes a hindrance, that's a different story.

Princess Consort Yu took a deep breath before getting up.

The door opened, and the couple went out hand in hand.

The lights and bustle outside the courtyard washed away the previous indifference. Prince Yu took his wife's hand, a smile blooming on his face. His eyes were filled with tenderness and affection as he looked at his wife beside him.

The eyes were filled with love, so sincere it was both ironic and pathetic.

Under that gaze, Princess Yu's body stiffened.

"Smile, you look beautiful when you smile," Prince Yu whispered a reminder.

Princess Consort Yu tried her best to force a smile, and under Prince Yu's critical gaze, she changed her expression several times before finally revealing a smile that satisfied him.

"That's a good boy," Prince Yu said softly.

He turned his gaze away and, as he walked, gave his wife a task:

"Tonight, you must keep her occupied for me. Add something to the wine you prepare for her, and make sure she drinks it. I must ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"It's just a drug to get her drunk faster, it won't have any other effects, make sure it's done properly, otherwise..."

His eyes turned cold, another warning.

In the backyard, Song Qingning saw Prince Yu and his wife walking towards her.

The two of them had smiles on their faces, and did not seem unhappy or sick.

When Princess Consort Yu saw Song Qingning, a flash of guilt appeared in her eyes, which disappeared very quickly, but Song Qingning still vaguely caught it.

Before Song Qingning could even bow to the two, Prince Yu came forward to greet her, "Qingning, what brings you here? There aren't any lanterns here."

Song Qingning curtsied to the two of them with a calm expression, "I heard that the Princess Consort is not feeling well, and I was a little worried, so I wanted to come and see her."

"No wonder your aunt, the princess, dotes on you. She's perfectly fine. It was I who upset her earlier, and she's throwing a tantrum."

Prince Yu held Princess Yu's hand, his eyes filled with doting affection and tenderness. "Princess, I've already apologized and begged for forgiveness. Are you still angry with me?"

Princess Yu felt a chill run down her spine, but dared not reveal the slightest emotion.

She forced a smile and shook her head, which satisfied Prince Yu.

"These are all lanterns you like today. Why don't you and Qingning go take a look?" Prince Yu stared at her, his eyes holding a deeper meaning.

"Um."

Princess Consort Yu responded.

Prince Yu released her hand, gave her a few more words of concern, and then left.

"Uncle Yu and Aunt Princess are so loving," Song Qingning exclaimed.

A hint of sadness flickered in Princess Yu's eyes, but it quickly disappeared.

The two walked together toward the area where the lanterns were gathered. When they passed Shuyuzhai, Princess Yu stopped.

"Qingning," Princess Consort Yu said.

Shuyuzhai was burned down and then rebuilt.

As before, it was as if the fire had never happened.

But everything has changed.

"Qingning, you saved my life, and I... I haven't even had a chance to properly thank you." Princess Yu still felt guilty and torn.

Song Qingning also thought of that fire.

In her previous life, Princess Yu died in a fire.

She saved her back then only to repay the kindness of "Xie Yunli" in her previous life who saved her in the snow.

"Your Highness, what are you saying? Qingning only happened to save you. Besides, wasn't the thank-you gift you sent to the Yongning Marquis's residence later quite generous?" Song Qingning said with a hint of teasing.

Princess Yu is very different tonight.

She was struggling.

As for why she was struggling, Song Qingning could vaguely guess.

Inside the Prince's Mansion, people were admiring the lanterns.

Princess Rouan was exceptionally happy today.

She learned to paint and improved day by day.

The lanterns and scenery in the garden are beautiful today, and some people have suggested that she paint them.

She originally disdained seeking attention, but the scenery before her was so beautiful and she couldn't resist the urge to write, so she had someone prepare pen, ink, paper, and inkstone.

She was focused on her drawing.

Song Qingning and Princess Consort Yu were watching her from afar.

Midway through, the palace maids served wine and snacks, and the noble ladies drank, admired the lanterns, and looked at the paintings.

Drinks and snacks were also delivered to Song Qingning and Princess Yu.

"Your Highness, please."

A maidservant carried a wine cup, filled it to the brim, and presented it to Song Qingning.

Song Qingning reached out and took the wine glass.

Just as she was about to drink it, she heard the Princess Consort of Yu calling her urgently, "Qingning..."