Chapter 1551: Chapter 1546 Li Yunshu’s

Qin Muyan left with an ashen face. When he reached the courtyard gate, he turned back to look at the door of the room once more, but in the end, didn’t say anything and departed.

For Rong Yun, the consummation of her marriage with Qin Muyan was a hundred times more painful than she had imagined. Several times she felt as though she would die from the pain.

It was not until Qin Muyan left that she sank into a deep darkness.

Nanny Yan worriedly picked her up, “Princess! Princess, wake up quickly!”

In the latter half of the night, Rong Yun had a high fever again.

This bout of high fever seriously damaged her health; she was unable to get out of bed for ten days, lying there listlessly all day, unable to bear hearing any news about Qin Muyan. Just mentioning the three words ‘Qin Muyan’ would make her so frightened that she would cry, taking a good while for Nanny Yan to coax her back to calm.

Everyone in the entire courtyard felt deep sympathy for her.

Only in Li Yunshu’s Frost Blossom Courtyard, upon hearing the news, did they rejoice for several days. Even though Qin Muyan hadn’t let her serve him in bed, he also hadn’t visited Rong Yun again and had started to neglect her.

Li Yunshu knew that once Rong Yun began to be neglected, her chance would come.

Every day she thought up ways to ingratiate herself with Qin Muyan; at first, he didn’t like her much, even telling her to stop coming, but as time passed, Qin Muyan also got used to her bringing him tea and snacks, massaging his shoulders, and serving him in various ways.

Each time Li Yunshu served beside him, he would think: when could Rong Yun serve him like her?

It’s not about serving him; just being quietly by his side for a while would be good.

Last night he went to see Rong Yun, and she cried like she had seen a ghost upon seeing him, almost fainting from crying.

Nanny Yan knelt before him and pleaded, begging him not to upset Rong Yun anymore.

Qin Muyan’s lips curled coldly; he was visiting his own wife, and yet it was considered an upset to her.

Truly a ridiculous matter!

“Mu Yan, brother! Let’s go; let’s have a drink, tonight’s dancers will surely satisfy you!”

Xie Qingyou, a brother who loved to idle about, had come. He knew Qin Muyan had been in a foul mood lately and was always looking for fun to cheer him up. Qin Muyan couldn’t be bothered to stay at the mansion for long and went along with Xie Qingyou to have a wild time.

Li Yunshu wanted to persuade him to stay, speaking softly, “Your Highness, I have prepared dinner and personally learned to cook two dishes. I dare to ask Your Highness to stay and taste my cooking.”

She had gradually learned to be shy, learning to flatter a man’s heart in an indirect way.

But Qin Muyan felt nothing about this; he waved a hand dismissively, “No need, I have told you, you are a secondary consort, there is no need for you to do such things; to avoid hurting yourself like the second madam did. Do not wait for me tonight.”

Having said this, he left with Xie Qingyou.

Xie Qingyou, accustomed to being amidst flowers, elegantly fluttered his folding fan, laughing lightly, “Everyone envies Mu Yan brother for having a high-status main and secondary consort, but little brother sees that not one of them can please your heart! The dancers from Heavenly Fragrance Tower are much more understanding.”

“Don’t talk nonsense!”

Qin Muyan slapped him hard, causing the weak in inner strength Xie Qingyou to cough continuously, “Go easy, Mu Yan brother, my martial arts skills are far inferior to yours! But from your attitude … it seems the Princess has truly captured your heart, hasn’t she?”

He still remembered the scene when Qin Muyan took Rong Yun with them to watch the dancers.

At that time, although Rong Yun was not yet of age and looked like a little girl, the affection Mu Yan brother showed her was already enviable.

Now…

Xie Qingyou noticed that every time Qin Muyan left his house, he would detour through the inner courtyard, purposely passing by the Princess’ room, and his laughter sounded more jovial as he followed behind Qin Muyan with understanding.

After recuperating for half a month, Rong Yun’s strength had finally improved, and she was willing to get out of bed and walk around.

From Beiling City, Rong Yuanzhao and Noble Consort Yu sent her some local specialties. Looking at the gifts sent by her mother and brother, she could not remain sullen all the time.

After Long Ze returned, his wedding date with the Third Princess, Rong Linger, was set. Rong Linger also sent gifts to Rong Yun and mentioned that Long Ze treated her well. She was confident that they would have a loving and harmonious marriage. She reminded Rong Yun to also have a good relationship with Qin Muyan and not to dwell too much on men having multiple wives and concubines.

Rong Yun sat on the swing under the magnolia tree, sighing deeply, “Why do they have to marry so many women? Isn’t one enough?”

“Of course, it’s not enough!”

Madam Yan shook her head helplessly at her naive question, “Princess, think about it, your father, our emperor, how many consorts does he have in his harem? Has the Noble Consort ever been as jealous and petty as you are now?”

“Father has over twenty Your Majesties in the harem! Mother… she has never been petty about it.” Rong Yun recalled the conversations she had with her mother when she was in her arms, “The number of women in the harem will only ever increase, never decrease. It’s foolish for Mother to compete with them. The key is to hold on to Father’s heart and make him visit us more often, that’s how you secure a lifetime of glory and wealth. Isn’t a woman’s life all about being cherished and loved?”

Back then, she didn’t understand these things. Now it seems she was perhaps too greedy.

She wanted to be the only one in Qin Muyan’s mansion, the only one he doted on, so that’s why things turned out this way.

If she could be like her mother, more carefree and smarter, would she then be living as comfortably and freely as her mother?

If she could give birth to a son as outstanding as her brother, the Crown Prince, and a daughter as beautiful as her, wouldn’t the children be there to keep her company?

Thinking this way, Rong Yun felt somewhat relieved.

But the thought of actively seeking out Qin Muyan, as Madam Yan had advised, was something she just couldn’t bring herself to do.

She was too afraid.

The things Qin Muyan did on top of her that night…

Now, reflecting on it, she felt like she was on the verge of death.

Not the slightest bit of joy!

Nothing like what the books say, with their promises of the joy of fish and water, of joining together in cloud and rain…

The books are all deceiving!

“If the Princess does not wish to go find the Prince by herself, there will be an opportunity in a few days to have a good conversation with him. By then, you should no longer be afraid of him,” said Madam Yan with a smile.

“What opportunity?” Rong Yun turned her head towards her, her eyes very serious.

“The emperor’s jubilee.”

No sooner had Madam Yan spoken than a maid came out holding her dance costume.

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July 16th, the birthday of Qin Rulie.

His jubilee was a major event for the Great Wei Dynasty’s capital city, organized by the Ministry of Rites, and tremendously grand. The palace was decked out with decorations as far as the eye could see, with glass lanterns, dazzling lights, lively music, civil officials, and Martial Generals all gathering in the Moon Splendor Hall to congratulate him on his birthday.

As his most esteemed brother, Qin Muyan of the Scarlet Flame King’s mansion naturally had one of the foremost seats, situated directly to the right and below Qin Rulie.

Qin Muyan, wearing a blue golden-threaded robe, sat at his seat, exuding an imposing aura.

Qin Ge sat across from him, and seeing him arrive alone, couldn’t help but wonder,

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