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Chapter 40 - Temporary stay in the palace

She took a step forward and said to the emperor, "Your majesty, chenqie hasn't seen aunt in a long time and misses her greatly. chenqie wants to ask you for a favor so that chenqie can accompany aunt in the palace for a while."

The Emperor felt that this request was reasonable, so he nodded and agreed.

Mu Ranshu happily expressed her gratitude. At this time, the emperor looked at Yun Qin and spoke with a tender voice, "This matter is ultimately Crown Prince's fault. Qin'er, you are considerate.

Yun Qin got up and bent her knees: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

She and Ye Han stood up and prepared to leave. The emperor seemed to have thought of something and called out to Yun Qin, "In a few more days, it will be your wedding day. In these few days, you two shouldn't see each other again.

Yun Qin raised her eyebrow, signalling for her to release her. This scene looked to the emperor as if they were speaking to each other, the emperor laughed heartily, "Who would have thought that in these few months, the two of you have grown so close to each other. Han'er was never a woman before, but now she treats you with different eyes, looks like Qin'er has some ability, hahaha."

The corner of Yun Qin's mouth curled slightly, allowing Ye Han to hold her hands tightly. The warmth that was transmitted from the two's palms to each other reached the bottom of their hearts.

"Then say your goodbyes." The Emperor stood up, saw Ye Han tightly holding onto Yun Qin's hand, and laughed: "You won't be able to endure past these short few days?"

Yun Qin said that she would stay, the Emperor nodded and left.

Mu Ranshu and Ye Yi walked out of the Golden Hall one after another. Ye Yi walked up to grab Mu Ranshu's hands and sneered: "Bitch, come with me."

Mu Ranshu retracted her hand, her heart throbbing with fear. "The emperor has already given his consent, how can you still dare to disobey the Holy Will?"

"Pa", Ye Yi raised his hand and mercilessly slapped Mu Ranshu.

Yun Qin and Ye Han who had just come out of the hall saw this scene. Mu Ranshu did not want Ye Han to see his ugly state, so she hurriedly lowered her head.

When Yun Qin saw this, she sympathized with her from the bottom of his heart. After walking far away from Ye Han, Ye Han asked: "What, do you pity her?"

"Don't you think she's pitiful?"

"Poor people must have something to hate." Ye Han said softly, there was no additional emotion in his eyes.

Yun Qin thought about it, and then shook her hand with her ten fingers crossed. She tilted his head, and asked Yue Yang with sparkling eyes: "How big of a level is the county lord?"

"It's nothing, just a rank lower than the princess."

"Oh." Yun Qin smiled merrily and asked again, "Do you love me?"

"What do you think?" Ye Han never thought that she would suddenly ask him this question.

He stood still, held her face in his hands and slowly moved closer. "Do you want This King to express myself again, huh?"

Yun Qin's face suddenly flushed red.

Steward Liu, who had been chasing from the Golden Hall, immediately covered his eyes when he saw this scene. Oh wow, I didn't expect the Regent to be so passionate!

Yun Qin tilted her head. Seeing that Manager Liu was standing not far away, she immediately pushed Ye Han away. "Manager Liu, what's the matter?"

"The Emperor is afraid that you won't be able to find the way, so he asked this servant to send you to the palace." Manager Liu said while facing the dangerous gaze Ye Han was throwing at him.

However, from the looks of it now, with the presence of the Prince, what business did he have?

Chief Steward Liu tactfully replied, "Since a prince is giving it to you, then we'll take our leave first."

With that, he turned around and quickly left.

Ye Han saw Yun Qin to the bamboo palace, and Yun Qin held his hand: "How about, you eat dinner before leaving?"

Ye Han agreed.

After dinner, Yun Qin was prepared to send him off. Ye Han said to Yun Qin: "Aunt Meng served this duke in close quarters in the past, just call her if you need anything."

Aunt Meng smiled lightly, bowed and said: "If Princess has anything, feel free to instruct old slave."

Yun Qin acknowledged, and sent Ye Han out of the bamboo palace.

Aunt Meng used a ladle of water to wash her shoulders, and replied: "That is the Third Marquis' mother's chamber, it's been a long time since it was abandoned."

Yun Qin had never heard Ye Han talk about his mother before, so she couldn't help but be curious about what kind of person his mother-in-law was.

The Aunt Meng answered her doubts. "The Third Marquis' mother surname is Shen, and because his mother's family is powerful, the Empress is gentle and humble. Her character is virtuous and elegant, and she was bestowed with the surname of imperial concubine long ago. "Imperial Concubine's personality is cold and aloof. She has always lived in seclusion. She's very polite to us court ladies and has no airs to speak of. It's just a pity that her beauty is unworthy of her life …" The Aunt Meng said and sighed.

"Why does Aunt sigh?" Yun Qin was puzzled, holding the flower petal in one hand, playing with it.

"It's a pity that beauty passed away due to an illness seven years ago." Aunt Meng's tone was filled with regret. Seeing that the temperature of the water had turned a little cold, she ordered the palace maid to bring a few more buckets of water and pour them in.

When Yun Qin heard this, she also felt pity for the imperial concubine. The imperial concubine, ah, had an extremely esteemed position, but unfortunately she just disappeared like that.

If she was still here, she would probably act like the Queen and protect her son.

After washing up, Aunt Meng helped Yun Qin out of the bath and covered her with a layer of light muslin. Yun Qin quickly climbed onto the bed and lied down.

Aunt Meng said warmly: "old slave is just waiting outside. If anything happens, Princess can hear me out."

Yun Qin nodded and pulled the blanket over.

When she thought about how she was at the place where Ye Han used to live, she felt that it was a little intimate. She raised her eyes and looked around, her gaze sweeping across the table.

After thinking about it, she pulled the blanket over her. She wondered what Ye Han was doing now, and whether he had also just gotten onto the bed like her.

In his mind, he recalled the scene where he came over today, the two of them were very close together. The hot air sprayed on her nose, causing it to feel itchy. It also brought with it the faint fragrance that was usually on his body.

Yun Qin closed her eyes, her mind clear of what she wanted right now. Since Ye Han was so good to her, then she wouldn't want to go back anymore.

At the banquet at Prince Mansion, Situ Yuanwan heard that Yun Qin had not returned, and wanted to go see him. Ye Han used the excuse that she was "tired", and sent her away.

Situ Yuanwan was a little angry in her heart. If previously she had still held onto a sliver of hope, thinking that Ye Han did not like her, now she had changed her mind.

In the days after he returned to the manor, Ye Han's every action revealed how much he cared about Yun Qin, and even caused him to avoid her for her sake.

Situ Yuanwan clenched her fists tightly. One day, she would definitely fulfill her wish and marry the Duke.