The Grand Secretary's Pampered Wife

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"Those eyes do resemble those of Empress Xuanyuan back then. Could it be that His Majesty is interested in that young lady and plans to take her into the harem?" Zhang Dequan couldn’t help but mutter to himself, startled by his own conjecture.

"Uncle! Uncle!"

The Little County Princess, dissatisfied with the Emperor's distraction, suddenly jumped up to tug at the Emperor's sleeve which was hanging from the carriage window.

Unfortunately, her effort was in vain.

The Emperor withdrew his gaze and looked at her, saying, "You made friends on your first day. It seems you really like it here."

"Yes, I do!" The Little County Princess nodded eagerly.

This was the first time the Little County Princess had shown such great interest in going to school. The Emperor was quite pleased, feeling that sending her here was the right choice, "Will you come again tomorrow?"

The Little County Princess quickly replied, "Yes, I will!"

Not only would she come, but she would also bring a bird to compare with her new friend!

The Emperor then said, "I won't have time to take you tomorrow."

The Little County Princess snorted, "I can go by myself!"

So, she really likes it here?

Just this morning, she had been clinging to his leg, crying non-stop, begging not to be punished by being sent so far away for school.

The Emperor said, "Get in the carriage, we’re heading back to the imperial palace."

"I’ll say goodbye to them first!" The Little County Princess ran over, panting, and politely said to Little Jing Kong and Xiao Heng, "Goodbye, Jing Kong. Goodbye, Jing Kong’s sister!"

Little Jing Kong waved his hand, "Goodbye."

The Little County Princess, along with Zhang Dequan, who was carrying her bookbag, returned to the carriage.

The Little County Princess, having made her first friend of the same age, was especially excited. She found it fascinating, that even after the carriage wheels started turning, she couldn't resist leaning out of the window, poking her little head out to wave at Little Jing Kong, "See you tomorrow, Jing Kong!"

Little Jing Kong also waved back at her new little friend, "See you tomorrow, Little Xue!"

The carriage approached from behind, gradually getting closer to Little Jing Kong and Xiao Heng.

As it passed by them, the innocent friendship between the two little ones was deepened through their goodbyes.

The Emperor also had the opportunity to take a closer look at Xiao Heng.

Xiao Heng, however, did not look at the Emperor again.

As the carriage moved further away, the Little County Princess was still leaning out of the window, waving to her little friend.

The Emperor's gaze also remained fixed on the direction of Lingbo Academy.

Zhang Dequan felt uneasy, wondering if the Emperor might really be interested in the young lady.

Your Majesty, ah, have some dignity; that’s the elder sister of your niece’s classmate!

Nervously, Zhang Dequan asked, "Your Majesty, didn’t the Ministry of Rites inquire a few days ago whether there will be a selection of consorts this year?"

“Mm.” The Emperor replied with a deep voice.

Zhang Dequan quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Since the response was so straightforward, it seemed the Emperor hadn’t developed any intentions.

Anyway, it was just a student from Canglan Academy. What did it have to do with him? Why was he even worrying about it?

After the Emperor and the Little County Princess left, Xiao Heng also took Little Jing Kong’s hand and returned to the neighboring Canglan Women’s Academy.

Han shizi stepped out of a private room on the second floor of a teahouse near Lingbo Academy, just about to head to Canglan Women’s Academy to capture someone.

Suddenly, a Han Family guard rode up on horseback, stopped in front of him, dismounted, and reported, "Shizi, the Old Master has summoned you back! There is an urgent matter to discuss!"

The Old Master is the current head of the Han Family, Han Ye’s paternal grandfather.

Han Ye frowned as he watched Xiao Heng's figure disappear into the distance, muttering, "Lucky for you!"

Without delay, Han Ye hurried back to the Han Residence.

The Han Family convened a solemn family meeting, attended by Old Master Han, five family elders, his father, and his second uncle.

The topic of discussion was how to seize control of the Nangong Family’s military power.

Nangong Li, as the heir to the Nangong Family, had left a devastating void after his death.

Although the Old Master of the Nangong Family was still alive, he was aging. Nangong Li’s elder brother was of little use, and though there were a few capable members among the younger generation, internal strife had been stirred up by the Han Family’s manipulations.

In short, the Nangong Family was now a complete mess.

If they did not seize the opportunity to divide the military power now, once the Nangong Family got through this crisis and united as one, it would be much harder to shake them later.

As a younger generation, Han Ye had little say before his grandfather and the clan elders.

He merely listened quietly.

His participation wasn’t to offer advice, but as the future heir of the family, he had both the right and the responsibility to be aware of any changes within the family.

A disagreement arose between Old Master Han and the elders. One side advocated for immediate action, suggesting they directly petition the Emperor to appoint Han Family members to take over Nangong Li’s military position.

The other side urged caution, proposing they first allow the Nangong Family to recommend their own people, secretly sabotaging them to prove the Nangong Family had no capable successors. Then, the Crown Prince could request on behalf of the Han Family.

Han shizi thought to himself, what use are these internal squabbles now? If the Crown Prince’s position is compromised, not only the Nangong Family’s military power but also the Han Family’s would be at stake.

Han Ye was a patient person. Even though he believed they were arguing about the wrong things, he didn’t reveal anything about Xiao Liulang’s situation.

For two full hours, the elders argued back and forth, their spittle flying, but they reached no conclusion. They decided to continue the debate the following day.

After all the elders left, Han Ye finally returned to his own courtyard.

Han Ye's trusted guard cautiously approached and reported in a low voice, "Shizi, Lord Shao from the Crown Prince's side came by. He said you must go to the Crown Prince Estate tonight."

Han Ye discreetly avoided everyone's gaze and headed to the Crown Prince Estate.

It was the middle of the night, and the Crown Prince had not yet rested.

“Your Highness.”

Inside the study, Han Ye removed the hood of his black cloak and bowed to the Crown Prince, who was standing by the window gazing at the bright moon.

The Crown Prince waved his hand and turned around, “No need for such formality. How did things go today? Did His Majesty see him?”

“Yes.” Han Ye replied.

The Crown Prince’s expression changed, and he stepped forward, “And…?”

Han Ye said, “He saw the Emperor as well, but based on their reactions, His Majesty probably did not recognize him.”

Xiao Liulang had been wearing the uniform of Canglan Women’s Academy and had his face covered by a veil. No one could have recognized him in that state.

The Crown Prince asked, “What about Xiao Liulang? What was his reaction upon seeing His Majesty?”

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In the suspenseful supernatural novel “Records of Mortals,” Jiang Baiyan, once a solitary and impoverished youth, finds refuge in the Shi family of Chang’an due to his extraordinary bloodline. With his clear and captivating peach blossom eyes, this seemingly innocent young man conceals a fanatical and malevolent lunatic within. Destined to succumb to darkness amidst hardship and degradation, he becomes a harbinger of chaos.

When Shi Dai suddenly transmigrates, she takes on the role of the Shi family’s young lady, the one who subjects him to countless trials, eventually leading to her demise.

The twist? She never got to finish reading the novel.

From what she knew of the plot, Jiang Baiyan was just a silent, timid, and often bullied pitiable character.

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Jiang Baiyan had never encountered someone like Shi Dai.

After he had slaughtered all the evil creatures in the garden, the blood-stained young man, exuding a murderous aura, approached her step by step, his lips curling into a malicious smile, "Scared?"

Shi Dai responded, “You’re really amazing! I applaud you until I spin like a spiral and fly around the moon three hundred times! And also——you have dimples when you smile!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

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After seeing her at a lantern festival with another man, Jiang Baiyan lowered his eyes, his fingers twirling her hair. He said in a mocking and sinister tone, "The mansion in the western suburbs...if I hide you there, no one will find you, right?"

Shi Dai replied, "Does it come with meals and lodging? Can I sleep in everyday? Oh, and your cooking is the best!"

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

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Jiang Baiyan was supposed to dislike her, even hate her, but as their separation drew near, his eyes turned red and he grabbed her sleeve, pleading, "Don't abandon me, alri—”

Shi Dai responded, "Alright, alright, I’ll only have you. Mwah."

Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn't finished his lines yet though…