C19

The next day, as soon as dawn arrived, someone opened the dungeon door for Xiao Lan. With an extremely impolite expression, they urged him, "Let's go!"

Xiao Lan glanced at that person with a calm expression. It was an act of bullying the weak and afraid of the strong.

Xiao Lan left the dungeon with a calm expression. When Xiao Lan had just walked to the entrance of the prison, loud and clear cries that were difficult to bear could be heard. This voice was precisely the person who had sternly urged Xiao Lan to speak coldly.

Xiao Lan smiled as she turned around and looked in the direction of the cell door.

She had been bored last night, and when she turned the bricks she had found a wet worm beneath it. It was harmless to life, but once it had crawled on a human body, the taste would be pleasurable, and the body would not only have a red rash but would also have an itchy sensation. The worst thing was that it would last for three whole days, and there would be no antidote, so she could only endure it.

"Enjoy it." Xiao Lan smiled brightly as she whistled happily and headed towards Housekeeper Liu's residence with the melody of "sweet music" sounding out from the man.

Before she left, she had to get some money no matter what. As the saying goes, a single cent is enough to defeat a hero, so she had to bring some gold and silver. This way, her life outside would be easier and Housekeeper Liu wouldn't need gold and silver anymore.

It was early in the morning and the Hou Mansion was quiet. Other than a small number of servants who had woken up early to work, most of the people were still sleeping.

Xiao Lan quietly arrived at Housekeeper Liu's residence without anyone noticing. After half an incense stick of time, Xiao Lan took what she needed and left without a sound.

Just as Xiao Lan was about to step out of the manor door, the sound of a pair of men and horses suddenly sounded out from outside. Xiao Lan stopped her steps for a moment and listened attentively.

The guard of the house of the Marquis was the first to greet the horse. A moment later, his respectful voice was heard.

"Eunuch Gao, why have you come?"

The shrill voice that was unique to a father-in-law could clearly be heard by Xiao Lan.

"I am here to announce the decree. Hurry and notify your duke to come out and receive it."

"Alright, alright. This subordinate will pass on the message now."

The servant quickly ran into the house of the Marquis and ran towards the backyard.

Someone went up to invite Eunuch Gao in. Xiao Lan stood on the spot without moving, thinking that she would leave once the eunuchs left.

The moment Gao Yuan stepped into the mansion, he was immediately stunned when he saw Xiao Lan. Wasn't this the same person who was going to become the Regent Prince's wife the day before yesterday?

Gao Yuan walked directly towards Xiao Lan without even thinking about it. The surrounding people couldn't help but be taken aback when they saw Gao Yuan's actions. Their eyes were filled with confusion. Why was Eunuch Gao walking towards Ulan?

Xiao Lan was also puzzled. Why did this eunuch suddenly come to find her?

Gao Yuan quickly stood in front of Xiao Lan. Suddenly, he smiled and said politely, "Lady Wei, since you are here, let's listen to the edict."

Together? Hearing Seal?

Xiao Lan instantly frowned.

Seeing the puzzled expression on Xiao Lan's face, Gao Yuan quickly said, "Lady Wei, there is also an imperial edict for you in here."

Xiao Lan's brows creased even deeper. With her imperial edict, did the Emperor know who she was?

Right... The emperor should know that she reported herself to the family last night.

However, they weren't familiar with each other, so how could they have an order for her? Could it be that the emperor reneged on his promise and came today to interrogate her for her actions yesterday?

However … It didn't seem like it. The eunuch in front of her was being too courteous. If he was a criminal, he shouldn't have shown such an attitude …

And why?

While Xiao Lan was still guessing, Wei Ze and his family members rushed over. Even the bedridden Wei Yaru was helped to the front yard.

Wei Ze naturally saw Xiao Lan, but at this moment, he no longer had the time to think. He walked up to Gao Yuan, bearing the brunt of the impact.

"Eunuch Gao, what orders does the emperor have?"

Gao Yuan smiled at him. "Of course it's a good decree. Let the duke accept it."

Hearing this, all of them kneeled on the ground, prepared to receive the decree.

Only Xiao Lan was still standing on the spot, and his gaze instantly became extremely dazzling.

Gao Yuan couldn't help but look at Xiao Lan, and Xiao Lan calmly looked back at Gao Yuan. Gao Yuan once again looked at Xiao Lan, and Xiao Lan looked back.

"Lady Wei, this humble servant shall announce the next day."

Xiao Lan really wanted to say, "Announce your words."

Just at this moment, Wei Ze's gaze fiercely glanced at Xiao Lan, and Xiao Lan couldn't help but hold her breath.

Fine, it's just kneeling down, she'll just kneel down, I'll be leaving soon, don't let such a small matter go to waste, this Wei Ze was the one who decided to stay.

Xiao Lan knelt down, but just like yesterday, she was still on one knee.

Gao Yuan was momentarily stunned, but after a moment, he was at a loss as to what to say. He resigned himself to his fate and took out two royal decrees.

The first imperial edict was naturally to confer the title of a 'virtuous wife' to Wei Menghan. As Gao Yuan read it, everyone in the Wei family was beaming with smiles, especially Lady Yan, who was once again laughing so hard that her eyes could no longer be seen.

She knew that her two daughters were the most outstanding, so entering the palace was inevitable.

After Gao Yuan finished reading the first edict, he paused for a few seconds. When he took out the second edict, everyone had already seen it.

At this moment, she was so excited that she was trembling. She was sure that he had moved her to this place. Was he going to give her the title of 'his concubine' or 'his concubine'? Or give her to the regent.

When she thought about the Regent, Wei Yaru, her entire body trembled uncontrollably. She didn't dare to imagine what it would be like if she could one day stand together with that handsome man. However, she knew that if she could stand by his side, she would be willing to die.

Gao Yuan finally took out the second decree and gave Xiao Lan a deep look before he read it out.

The regent's consort, what an exalted position, let a fool have it, it really makes one not know whether to laugh or cry.

Gao Yuan slowly opened the imperial edict and read it aloud.

With the blessing of the heavens, the emperor decrees that the regent loves his people wholeheartedly and has worked arduously for many years without taking a wife. On the account of his meritorious deeds, I hereby bestow upon the regent my wife, Wei Lanyi, the young daughter of the Wei family. I hope that the two of them will grow old together and have a deep relationship with each other.

As soon as Gao Yuan finished reading the imperial edict, Wei Yaru dashed towards him like a madman, snatching the imperial edict without a care in the world.

"Impossible!" There must be a mistake! "Impossible!"

Gao Yuan subconsciously retreated, but the imperial guards quickly reacted and kicked him down to the ground.

"Impudent! The emperor's imperial edict is something that you can snatch from him!"

Yan Shi quickly reacted. She stepped forward and grabbed her, saying in a high-pitched voice, "Eunuch Gao, I hope you will forgive me. Yaru is too happy. Her sisters have a good home. She is too happy."

Gao Yuan looked at Lady Yan and Wei Yaru coldly and said with a stern expression, "Even if you are happy, you shouldn't be so unreasonable! Lord Marquis, please teach your daughter well. "