C67

On one side, Nangong Waner was planning to use all of his strength to deal with the Elder Xiu. Inside the Prime Minister's Residence, Qin Ruxue found it hard to sit still after hearing the report from his personal maid, Peach Blossom.

"Miss, the rumors are spreading very quickly. They say that Miss Nangong Waner, the Assistant Minister’s Residence's daughter, is staying in the Prince Zhan's Mansion and is learning from the Elder Xiu. Outside, it was rumored that although the Prince Zhan was cold, he was able to help out with regards to the injustice that happened around him, and was extremely compassionate to the pitiful people around him, aiding them with everything he had. Because of this, everyone has heard that Nangong Waner's fate has been disastrous, and was pitied by the Prince Zhan himself. After getting along with each other from day to night, they had a sense of adoration in their hearts. " Peach Blossom said anxiously for Qin Ruxue.

"Oh, there's such a thing? Don't always listen to the rumors in the outside world. Prince Zhan has a glorious life, how can he be someone as casual as you? " Qin Ruxue spoke as if he did not mind at all, he sat down modestly and casually read the book.

"Young miss, it is said outside that half of the young miss who have yet to leave the pavilion in Shangjing wish to enter the Prince Zhan's Mansion and cause a great disaster in front of the Prince Zhan's Mansion before being pampered by the Prince Zhan. It is said that everyone has their eyes on Nangong Waner who is currently residing in the Prince Zhan's Mansion, and hopes that she can help them into the Prince Zhan's Mansion. " Seeing that Qin Ruxue did not mind, the servant learnt some rumors and told them to Qin Ruxue.

"Alright, stop listening to the words that are passed down by those thugs. They are just people who are like the clouds, spreading lies all the time. "Today, I want to go to the palace and see the empress dowager. Help me tidy up a bit. That's right, take along the osmanthus cake I made personally yesterday and I'll give Aunt empress dowager a taste of my skills." Qin Ruxue's smile was somewhat dignified. He slowly stood up, and had already started to tidy up his appearance.

The Qin family was the empress dowager's own family, and the current empress dowager was Qin Ruxue's aunt. The empress dowager had never had a daughter in her entire life, and the emperor was unruly. Qin Ruxue was also very obedient, from time to time he would enter the palace to accompany her for a chat. Qin Ruxue was also very obedient, becoming more and more famous as time passed.

"Esteemed Empress Dowager, Miss Qin came to the palace to visit you." The empress dowager's personal palace maid slowly walked over and reported to the empress dowager.

Sure enough, when the empress dowager heard this, she immediately became very happy. "Hurry and call him in."

"Auntie, Snowy has come to see you. Yesterday, Ru Xue personally made osmanthus cake, specially brought a letter for aunt you to taste my craftsmanship. Aunt really doesn't look that old. Every time I enter the palace, Aunt looks a bit better. " Qin Ruxue gently said something that made the empress dowager very happy.

"This girl, her mouth is getting more and more sweet. She's really grown up." Her Majesty was very happy.

"Ruoxue won't grow up. Ruoxue will stay in the Prime Minister's Estate forever, guarding by Aunt's side." Qin Ruxue obediently moved closer to the empress dowager's side and naturally held her arm, acting coquettishly.

"Aiyo, there's a saying that a girl can't stay in a place like this anymore. I have to marry you out of there as soon as possible!" The empress dowager caressed Qin Ruxue's hair and could not help but tease.

"Aunt ~ Ru Xue isn't going anywhere, just stay by Aunt's side and worship you." Qin Ruxue pouted, coaxing the empress dowager to be very happy, causing her to laugh non-stop.

"Xue'er's eighteenth birthday is coming up in a few days, do you have any gifts that Xue'er wants? Aunt found someone to send you off. " The empress dowager looked at Qin Ruxue and spoke with a kind and loving tone.

Qin Ruxue thought of something and his face suddenly turned red. "Ruoxue doesn't want anything, it's fine as long as the empress dowager's aunt can come."

The empress dowager watched as Qin Ruxue grew up, how could she not know the thoughts in her little girl's heart? "If Aunt knows, Aunt will definitely request an imperial decree to give you a big gift."

Qin Ruxue shyly lowered his head when he heard the empress dowager's words.

The empress dowager didn't know why, but when she said she would give Qin Ruxue a big gift, a peculiar feeling surged up in her heart.

A few days ago, the emperor came to see the empress dowager a few times, but when he did, he said mysteriously, "Empress Dowager, you know that brat Chu Xiuhan didn't attend the morning assembly today?"

The empress dowager really couldn't be bothered to pay attention to the emperor. In front of the empress dowager and the Prince Zhan, the emperor was always a little out of tune. However, the empress dowager was also shocked by what the emperor had just said. Although the Prince Zhan had a cold personality and disliked court politics, he was still diligent and never missed the early morning assembly.

When the emperor saw that the empress dowager did not answer him, he smiled craftily. "Empress Dowager, that brat Chu Xiuhan went to the streets to play the hero and saved the beauty. Mmm, he didn't come to the morning assembly, but instead went to play the hero and save the beauty. The person he saved is the rumored genius of the Assistant Minister’s Residence, Nangong Waner. "

When the empress dowager heard her words, her shocked expression turned into one that hung on her face. The emperor seemed to have long expected her expression and started laughing happily again.

The empress dowager was indeed too shocked. Prince Zhan had grown up by her side, how could she not know his temperament?

However, seeing how the emperor was smiling so warmly, it really didn't seem like he was joking.

A few days later, the emperor came again, sneakily looking at the empress dowager and said, "Empress Dowager, do you know that Nangong Waner of the Assistant Minister’s Residence has learnt from the Elder Xiu today? Empress Dowager, do you know where Nangong Waner is staying with the Elder Xiu? "

The empress dowager pondered for a moment. "Assistant Minister’s Residence?" The empress dowager was a little doubtful as to who the newly appointed Assistant Minister was. The empress dowager had no impression of, so why was it Assistant Minister’s Residence's Nangong Waner?

The Emperor added with a smile, "Right, the newly appointed Assistant Minister s in the Department of Government were even suggested by Chu Xiuhan. But that's not important. " Seeing the empress dowager's puzzled expression, the emperor was even more pleased. "Nangong Waner and Elder Xiu are currently living in the Prince Zhan's Mansion. I heard that they're still studying in the bamboo forest's study room."

The empress dowager could hardly believe what she heard.

Thinking about this, the empress dowager faintly felt that she had just promised Qin Ruxue a birthday present at the age of eighteen. She was probably not completely confident anymore, and the empress dowager's thoughts drifted away.

When Qin Ruxue was around sixteen years old, the empress dowager was very happy. She was personally worried that there would be a banquet in the backyard of the palace. The empress dowager knew that Qin Ruxue admired Prince Zhan Chu Xiuhan, so she came up with a plan during the banquet.

The empress dowager let Qin Ruxue properly perform his talent at the banquet. After performing, the empress dowager said a few words of praise. "Not only is Xue'er's appearance outstanding, her talent is also not bad.

Immediately, some people in the audience agreed with what the empress dowager said. Some people in the crowd also started to flatter the empress dowager. "The Prince Zhan is unrivaled and unrivaled. The speaker was truly a sudden change in topic. Everyone understood what he was saying and agreed without exception.

The empress dowager glanced at Prince Zhan for a few moments. At that time, Chu Xiuhan was drinking with his head lowered, not saying a word, and the empress dowager laughed as she probed, "Since that's the case, on the day that Xue'er turns eighteen, This Dowager will have to request an imperial decree from Your Majesty to marry Xue'er."

Prince Zhan continued to drink with his head lowered. He did not speak a word. The empress dowager was pleasantly surprised.

Therefore, the empress dowager's birthday present that she mentioned to Qin Ruxue just now was something that the empress dowager and Qin Ruxue were well aware of. She was trying to seek an imperial decree to grant marriage to the emperor, marrying Qin Ruxue into the Prince Zhan's Mansion and becoming the Prince Zhan's consort!

Only, the empress dowager was somewhat indecisive now. She felt that things might not be so easy, and she couldn't control herself, so her thoughts naturally drifted further away.