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At dawn, the snow finally stopped.
The rising sun resembled a lively child, bouncing up into the sky, casting warm and bright rays onto the earth, illuminating the Green Willow Kingdom's Tenshukaku.
However, the corridor from the longhouse to Wen Qing'er’s room remained quite dim, as if shrouded in a layer of mysterious veil.
"Is the princess awake?" Although Wen Qing'er was now married, her maid Xiao Zhu still habitually referred to her young mistress as princess.
Xiao Zhu tiptoed to the door, holding a basin of hot water in her hands, steam rising gently from it.
She gently pushed open the door, which creaked softly.
A month had passed, yet there were still no signs of Huima having visited the room. Looking at the empty space, Xiao Zhu couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness in her heart.
She carefully placed the basin of hot water on the shelf and then walked to the window, slowly pulling back the curtains to let some morning sunlight in.
Wen Qing'er and Gongsun Huima's wedding was held with great fanfare and elegance.
On the day of the wedding, the high officials of Green Willow Kingdom came to offer their congratulations. They praised the couple in their splendid wedding attire, declaring them a match made in heaven.
As they sat side by side, Huima, as Sovereign, appeared quite satisfied. A smile radiated from his face, one that seemed capable of melting ice and snow. He engaged in conversation with the guests who came to congratulate them, behaving gracefully and charmingly.
No one would have expected that after the wedding, he would not set foot in Wen Qing'er’s Tenshukaku even once.
Xiao Zhu skillfully prepared the washing water for Wen Qing'er while muttering softly, "I heard that the Sovereign used to visit Tenshukaku almost every night, but ever since Consort Chuan moved out, he hasn't come back at all.
He is a dignified Sovereign, yet he can't distinguish between priorities, spending all his time lingering in the side chamber. If the Sovereign found out, he would definitely send troops to teach him a lesson!"
As Xiao Zhu spoke, she twisted the towel vigorously, as if trying to vent her dissatisfaction through it.
Wen Qing'er quickly stopped Xiao Zhu's words and said softly, "Xiao Zhu, don't speak carelessly."
Realizing she had misspoken, Xiao Zhu bit her lip but still unwillingly said, "Besides, I've seen that Consort Chuan a few times; her looks are average and can't compare to your beauty even one bit. You are so beautiful and kind, how could the Sovereign not cherish you?"
Wen Qing'er finally interrupted her: "No more talk about that. I have heard a little about that Consort Chuan; my husband has been married to her for a year now. If he were to abandon her now, wouldn't that make him someone who tires of the old and seeks the new? The father of my future child must be a person of loyalty and affection."
After saying this, Wen Qing'er walked over to the basin to wash up. She gently splashed water on her face, feeling its slight coolness.
Suddenly, she froze and instinctively tidied her hair at the temples.
It turned out that Huima had unknowingly stood at the door; it seemed he had overheard their conversation.
Wen Qing'er locked eyes with Huima, who appeared somewhat embarrassed. He slightly turned his head and cleared his throat, saying, "Pretending to be aloof! I came here tonight to sleep and also to tell you some news: the Crown Prince of Blue-Robed Kingdom, Luo Han, who was your old acquaintance with whom you bid farewell at Qinggeng Peak, has died."
Three nights ago, it was rumored that Luo Han had left the city to meet with a courtesan named Sharo.
They had been secretly engaged for many years and shared a deep bond.
Unexpectedly, this time they encountered an assassin sent by the Green Willow Kingdom. Luo Han was caught off guard and died on the spot.
Upon hearing the news of Luo Han's death, Sharo was devastated and, feeling ashamed, hanged himself and set fire to his residence.
However, the assassin was clearly not sent by the Green Willow Kingdom, as that night the Sovereign of the Blue-Robed Kingdom suddenly fell ill. The throne, which should have belonged to Crown Prince Luo Han, was now vacant since he had died, allowing Second Prince Luo Leng to take his place.
It was said that after he ascended to the throne, his first act was to march troops to Wen Qing'er's hometown, Qingluan Kingdom.
This news struck Wen Qing'er like a bolt from the blue, leaving her speechless for a long time; she felt as if her heart had sunk to the bottom.
Wen Qing'er slowly walked to the window and silently gazed at the clouds in the sky. The clouds changed unpredictably, much like her complicated emotions at that moment.
She recalled the story that Luo Han once told her about "Weeping Dragon's Grievance." Those memories surged back like a tide, gradually moistening her eyes.
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