The new emperor's first decree upon ascending the throne was to forcibly take his cousin as his

Ruan Xianrong felt extremely unwell, so she took a bath and changed clothes as soon as she got back.

When she emerged from her bath, even Yinque blushed. No one in the entire capital could compare to the girl's face and figure.

Her figure was graceful, her skin as smooth as ice and jade, like a flower petal under the morning dew, so tender that you could squeeze water out of it.

Yinque suddenly paused in her movements. "Miss, why is your neck red?"

Ruan Xianrong was puzzled, but when she looked in the mirror, it was indeed true.

"It looks like you've been bitten by an insect. I'll apply some medicine for you, Miss."

She reached out and touched it, but didn't think much of it. She got dressed and lay down on the low couch to rest.

Yinque brought over some plum juice and, seeing that the young lady was in a good mood, asked, "Did you see His Highness the Crown Prince today?"

Why are you asking about him?

"His Highness the Crown Prince is raised by the Empress's side, so his relationship with the young lady is different. He should be allowed to meet her."

After saying that, he added sarcastically, "Who knows, maybe the young lady will become the Crown Princess in the future."

These words made Ruan Xianrong's liver tremble.

"Pooh!"

"Pah! Pah! Pah! What nonsense are you spouting?"

"You shouldn't say things like that anymore, it's bad luck."

Seeing how agitated she was, Yinque immediately fell silent.

There are quite a few people eyeing the position of Crown Princess.

Throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty, only her daughter and the Crown Prince were a truly perfect match.

The Empress has no sons. If the daughter of the Ruan family can marry into the Eastern Palace, the Empress will have a powerful backer. As long as the Crown Prince ascends the throne, she will become the Empress Dowager.

This is a good thing for both of them.

His Highness the Crown Prince will be the most noble man in the world in the future, how come the young lady doesn't like him?

If Ruan Xianrong knew what Yinque was thinking, she would definitely retort: ​​"Who would like him?"

She can still distinguish between reality and fictional characters.

While reading, I would sometimes criticize and sometimes praise, but I was completely engrossed in shipping the characters.

But once that person is standing right in front of you, the feeling is completely different.

There are two types of people you shouldn't be: those who try to steal the female lead from the male lead, and those who try to steal the male lead from the female lead.

Yinque misunderstood, thinking that the girl must be troubled by the matter of the real and fake heiress last time.

After all, if this were to come true, the woman marrying the crown prince would no longer be a young lady; it's better to be cautious.

She took out the ointment and applied it while muttering, "There are too many plants in the garden, which attract insects. I should burn more incense next time I go out."

Ruan Xianrong took a sip of the sour plum drink; its icy coolness instantly revived her.

After applying the medicine, Silver Sparrow found the box while tidying up.

"Young lady, was this box a gift from Her Majesty the Empress?"

She had never seen the box before. She took it, opened it, and glanced inside. It was a jade pendant. The carving wasn't particularly exquisite, but the jade itself was of fine quality.

Not interested, put it back in the box and handed it to Silver Sparrow, "Keep it."

It was probably one of the gifts my aunt gave me.

She is now considering whether to go to a manor outside the city to stay for a while and hide away.

Before she could even take action, her mother told her not to miss the royal hunt in a few days.

The Great Zhou Dynasty was conquered on horseback, and equestrian skills were highly valued. The current emperor was skilled in both literature and martial arts when he was young, so he encouraged women to learn riding and archery as well.

Women who went hunting did so to make a name for themselves, not only to bring honor to their families but also to find a suitable match.

Those who come to the royal hunts are all from prominent families, and after each hunt, several families in the capital will arrange marriages.

Ruan Xianrong was not interested.

But Madam Ruan was very enthusiastic, and at lunchtime, she held her hand and spoke earnestly to her.

"You're not young anymore, go out and get some exercise, don't always stay cooped up at home."

"Are Father and Mother going?"

Prime Minister Ruan smiled and said, "His Majesty needs his entourage, and the Empress is also going, so your mother and I naturally cannot be absent."

She clung to her mother's arm affectionately, saying, "I'll go if you go, Mom and Dad. I only feel at ease when I'm with you."

Madam Sun chuckled, "You mustn't say things like that after you get married, or your husband's family will have something to say about it."

Ruan Xianrong curled her lip, "No matter how good a daughter marries in the future, can he be better than her father? My father is the prime minister, and I'm good-looking. If he marries me, it's because his family is burning incense incense. Does he dare to complain?"

Prime Minister Ruan laughed loudly, "Good! As expected of my daughter, Ruan Boheng, you have spirit!"

"That's right, I am my parents' own daughter. The Ruan family ancestors were all meritorious officials, so naturally I can't bring shame to my family."

Upon hearing this, Madam Sun's face stiffened. She exchanged a glance with her husband and then hugged her tightly.

"That's right. You are a daughter of the Ruan family. No matter who you marry in the future, your parents will always support you."

Observing the reactions of the two, Ruan Xianrong knew that the maid in her courtyard had heard correctly that day; the female lead had indeed appeared.

Finally, the family's conversation returned to the royal hunt.

In previous years, her mother never specifically talked to her about the royal hunts, but she probably understood her intentions.

If the female lead returns in the future and the Ruan family really produces a crown princess, her identity will be inappropriate. Her parents are making a way out for her.

The hunting grounds are full of high-ranking officials; if you find a husband there, he'd be almost as good as the crown prince.

After the meal, Madam Sun asked her to stay and talk. The first thing she asked was if she had someone she liked.

Ruan Xianrong was taken aback. "Mother, what a question! Don't you know whether I have someone I like? The ones I know are only passable in appearance; the others are best left alone."

Mrs. Sun was somewhat relieved; it was good that nothing had happened, otherwise she would have been heartbroken.

Sun breathed a sigh of relief, and Ruan Xianrong did not feel it was unfair. Sun was testing her, and it was only natural for her to consider her own daughter.

In the book, she was determined to marry the crown prince, so her parents fought for her. They exhausted all their favor with the crown prince, which is why Xie Chengyan showed no mercy when dealing with the Ruan family.

She caused all sorts of trouble, which led to her father being impeached in court and her mother being criticized behind her back by others, but she was unable to refute them.

She was largely responsible for the downfall of the Ruan family, so she would never compete with the female lead.