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Shangguan Qian took a few deep breaths, looking at the slightly whitened window, he finally stood up.

Without lighting up, he draped a robe over his shoulders and leaned against the window, looking at the slightly white horizon. If something really happened to the country, he still had to return, since this Shang Guanmo was not his royal brother and there was no one under his father's command who could take control of the situation.

But the things in the dream...

All of a sudden, Shangguan Qian bent down, his hands clutching the front of his shirt tightly, his face drained of all color, and the pain he was feeling was indescribable.

"Ah …"

He didn't even have the strength to scream. He only felt as if his entire body had been sucked dry. Droplets of sweat rained down like rain. Before she could even understand where the pain came from, the pain disappeared in an instant.

Without even the strength to support himself against the wall, Shangguan Qian sat paralyzed on the ground. Only when he had calmed down a little did he remember Xue Xuan's words, saying that he could not put in effort.

Is that really the case?

His clothes were all soaked after just a short while. At this time, the wind from the morning sun blew in through the window. It was unexpectedly bone-piercing cold.

When things calmed down a little, Shangguan Qian supported himself by holding onto the wall and went to his bedside. He didn't even have any slippers, instead he took a quilt and wrapped himself in it.

However, the pain from earlier still left a lingering fear in her heart.

When Isao came in, she looked at Shangguan Qian who was trembling in fear and couldn't help but step forward. "What happened to you?"

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to touch her head. Even after he had examined her pulse, his expression was solemn.

"What's wrong?"

Shangguan Qian said weakly, she knew her own body well. Something must have gone wrong with her body, otherwise, Xue Xuan wouldn't have told his so much, but she didn't believe his words.

"Your pulse is a bit strange, but it doesn't look like it's injured."

Letting go of her hand, he stared at her with a serious expression and asked, "Qian'Er, think about it yourself. Have you suffered any injuries recently?"

Shangguan Qian Shan thought about it for a moment, then shook his head, "No."

"How could that be? So strange …"

Slightly sighing, he then thought of something and comforted her, "Don't worry, no matter what illness it is, that Xue Xuan will try his best. If my medical skills aren't good enough, I don't know if I'll make a mistake."

The corners of Shangguan Qian's lips curled up. Even if Yishan's medical skills weren't that great, it was impossible for his to have errors in his meridians. It seemed like he had comforted him.

"Qian'Er, let's eat breakfast first. Later, we'll go to the palace and ask Xue Xuan. He'll surely know everything."

Shangguan Qian'er smiled but did not speak. The pain did not last for long, and she did not pay much attention to it. It was just that …

"Miss, I wonder who brought this here?"

The red tassel walked in, and upon seeing Shangguan Qian who looked a little upset, couldn't help but be taken aback.

Shangguan Qian also only smiled, "What is it, show me."

"Miss, you …"

"It's just a nightmare."

As he spoke, he took the sandalwood box. He glanced at the Isao by his side, but still opened it.

"This is …"

Shangguan Qian took out the contents, it was actually a small flute made of jasper, very exquisite.

"It should be something from the Red Chamber, a jade flute."

Yisan took it and looked at it, then returned to the path.

"What's the use?"

Hearing 'Dream of the Red Chamber', Shangguan Qian guessed Nightingale's intentions. However, why did she give this to him? Furthermore, since when did he come to the Capital?

"You can call half of the guards of the Red Chamber and if you want any information, you can get it. This should be given to you by the Young Master of the Red Chamber, right?"

Shangguan Qian looked at the stunned red tassel, but did not return.

Instead, he said to her, "Don't tell anyone about what happened today, or we'll all be in trouble."

The red tassel nodded with a frightened look on its face, "Miss, it's better if the red tassel serves breakfast."

Although the red tassel had a pure personality, it knew that this matter wasn't one that he could handle.

Shangguan Qian nodded, watching her leave before saying to Yishan, "Nightingale and I are friends."

"This is a huge power. Qian'Er, are you prepared to return that power?"

"What do you mean?"

Shangguan Qian Qian was a little doubtful, but he kept the flute anyway. If he could get any information, she wanted to know the current situation of the Great Lei Nation, and every time she sent a message, he would not reply.

"That's right …" Are you ready to give yourself to me? "

"What a mess. It's not like you don't know …"

"But, he almost gave you the rights to the entire 'Dream of the Red Chamber', but you … "Qian'Er, I'm afraid this friendship isn't just a normal cooperation, right?"

Shangguan Qian'er furrowed his brow. Listening to Yi Shan's words, she finally realised that he had been too dependent on Nightingale. Besides, he had helped his without any complaints.

How could he not have a motive for helping Ye Xiao? How could he not be grateful for his help?

Without waiting for her to think, someone from the palace arrived. It was the empress's summons, and they were running to the palace every few days. If it were anyone else, they would have been burning incense.

Shangguan Qian Chao changed into a purple pleated dress and was rushed away before he even had time to eat breakfast.

Inside the horse carriage, Shangguan Qian couldn't help but lift the curtain and see more than ten horse carriages parked outside the palace gates.

"What's the matter?"

Yi Shan also saw the scene outside, it was filled with the warbler Lu Lu.

Shangguan Qian had a faint smile on his face. The Emperor's draft show … It looks like the Queen was trying to pull him along to keep up appearances.

"Qian'Er, what does this talent show have to do with a foreign princess like you?"

"It might not just be a talent show."

Shangguan Qian could only sigh at the puzzled look on Yi Shan's face. "Didn't the Crown Prince not choose a consort yet?" And the eighth prince, we have to find someone to take care of him! "

"Then I shouldn't be looking for you!"

Isao couldn't help but raise his voice, while Shangguan Qian could only smile helplessly.

"I'm not sure either. Maybe he's just a companion, or maybe... Li Qingying is not obedient, right? "

The corner of Yishan's mouth twitched. Obedient, eighth prince was indeed disobedient!

They waited at the entrance of the palace. The perverted woman naturally couldn't help but take a few more glances.

Although Shangguan Qian had also attended several banquets, not every girl could attend one of them. As such, it was understandable that those people did not recognize Shangguan Qian.

Shangguan Qian didn't want to get involved with any of this, so he allowed the eunuch to lead the way, and then another sedan chair came in.

"What kind of person is this, to actually be so arrogant!"

Very quickly, there were people in the crowd who were unconvinced, and these pretty girls could only be brought to the storage palace by their father-in-law before they could see the empress. And from Shangguan Qian's appearance, he had directly gone to the empress's place in the palanquin.

Immediately, a few pretty girls gathered around and whispered to each other.

In the sedan chair, Shangguan Qian just smiled. These ladies all thought that entering the palace was already considered a big fortune, but they didn't expect the palace to be filled with those who stood above everyone else, and who knew how many of them could really make a name for themselves.

Even if the emperor was favoured by the imperial concubine, he would still have a few years of grace at his age. Marrying the crown prince and eighth prince was a good result, but it was just a show of constant competition for the imperial concubine.

In this lifetime, she had seen through all of this.

As soon as they entered the room, aside from the empress, there were two other ladies in the room. One of them was Princess Yun Luo, whom she recognized, while the other …

The empress noticed her gaze and smiled. "This is the county governor of Ling Yi."

County lord?

It should be Princess Yunluo's older sister or younger sister.

Shangguan Qian Bei smiled decently and half bowed towards her, greeting her. On the other hand, she smiled and said, "I've heard of the princess' beauty." "Tian Xiang, seeing you today, you really live up to your name."

Indeed, this County Lord Ling Yi was much more powerful than Princess Yun Luo. With just a few words, she had provoked the hostility of others.

Which girl didn't want to be praised? Moreover, she came today with this goal in mind.

"Ling Yi County's County Lord must be joking. Qian'Er naturally won't fight over the prestige of each and every one of you."

She already had an engagement with Li Fengyi, so she was also his would-be wangfei. Naturally, it was impossible for her to compete with them over anything.

The moment she finished speaking, a girl from a noble family looked at her with a friendlier gaze.

County Lord Ling Yi was stunned for a moment, but he smiled and did not speak. However, his gaze was deep, and Shangguan Qian was not afraid as he leisurely sipped on his tea.

The Queen looked at County Lord Ling Yi, then turned to Shangguan Qian Qian'er and said, "Qian'er, since Feng Yi and the Crown Prince are out on some business, if you think the Third Prince's Mansion is not used to living here, you should move to the palace. No matter what, she is my adopted daughter, so why would you be afraid of being bullied?"

Shangguan Qian had always been taciturn towards the Empress' intimacy, but this time, in front of so many people, he had actually said it so straightforwardly. It was most likely Li Qingying, that troublesome person, who had caused trouble for him.

Shangguan Qian'er smiled as he stood up, saying: "I shouldn't have refused mother's pity, but mother has so many things to worry about these days, I naturally don't dare disturb you."

The empress's gaze flickered before her smile faded. She said in an unfriendly tone, "Since that's the case, I think I should move back some other time. At the very least, I have to marry in the palace."

Although he still had a dignified smile on his face, he really wanted to curse at the empress. It was because he didn't listen to her wishes and ruined his reputation to such an extent that he and Li Fengyi weren't married yet.

"Qian'er thanks the Empress."

At most, the more she explained, the more confused she became. She had nothing to do with Li Fengyi, and at most, she had a poor reputation. If news of this got out that he and Li Qingying were not involved, then they would be silenced because of the prestige of the Royal Family.

The empress nodded her head in agreement, then looked at the noble ladies and said, "I've called all of you here today just to have a chat. You don't have to be so formal, since we're all going to live in the palace from now on."

Shangguan Qian's heart sank. These pretty girls, moreover they were already living in the palace. How long had it been since he had last left, and something like this had happened?

"Many thanks to the Empress for your pity."

Those noble ladies could not hide the joy on their faces, Shangguan Qian only pursed his lips. There was no need to thank them so early, there would be opportunities in the future.

"It's good that you know it. Alright, you can leave now."

Looking at the luxuriant purple scenery … As he left the garden, Shangguan Qian heaved a sigh of relief. The truth was … The emperor's luck with women was not shallow!

"Qian'Er, I don't know what you said to Ying'er last time, but Ying'er has been much more obedient."

As for Shangguan Qian'er, he only smiled and said: "Qian'er didn't say anything, I think it's the eighth prince who should be compassionate to the Empress."

What could she say? This Li Fengyi was not someone she could resist.

The empress's eyebrows shot up, and just as she was about to speak, Li Qingying walked in. Seeing Shangguan Qian sitting there, she immediately smiled and said, "Qian'er, why did you enter the palace?"

She felt shamed.