Chapter 2, I was married off.

Is it worth it for him to do this

Your Majesty?" the small house called out to him in confusion

The sensations gradually engulfing Bai Wanlu's consciousness were overwhelming; she could not break free, nor did she wish to. That night, beneath the bright moonlight and the red curtains, the spring scenery was enchanting

Within the royal city, Princess Ancheng is sitting on a swing, gazing blankly at the azure sky, murmuring to herself: "When will Brother Junshang return?"

The weather is gradually warming up, and after the flowers have withered, the green leaves emerge with a fresh hue. An Cheng kicked a stone beneath his feet and murmured, "The Emperor only likes Consort Wan, in his heart there is only Consort Wan, he has completely forgotten about An Cheng."

Just as he was thinking, Zhou Yueling, who was in a coma, suddenly began to break out in a cold sweat. His expression showed some fear, as if he were having a nightmare

Wan'er, you are truly becoming more and more adept at being unreasonable

As soon as Bai Wanlu finished speaking, a gust of wind swept in, and she found herself being lifted off her feet and into Zhou Junyi's embrace

An Cheng turned around and saw Shu Mei, hurriedly jumping down from the swing: "Sister Mei!"

However, when he truly reached the next morning, he was stopped by Bai Wanlu outside the Moon Gate of the Mingyue Chamber. Bai Wanlu was watering the flowers and plants in the courtyard, and from a distance, she heard Zhou Junyi calling, "Beloved, beloved." As he ran to the Moon Gate, Bai Wanlu turned around and glared at Zhou Junyi with a fierce look in her eyes

Why is it Baiwanlu? Why is it Baiwanlu again? Whether it is someone else or not, others in Ancheng would not feel this sad.

"Brother Junshang—" An Cheng shouted loudly at Zhou Junyi, wanting to catch up, but as she followed, she eventually stopped, tears streaming down her face.

Sister Mei! You are too good to me!" An Cheng cheerfully held Shu Mei's hand, spinning around like a lively little bird, and said with a beaming smile, "I am just waiting for Brother Jun to take a break, and then I will bring some delicious food to see him!"

So... is the Iron Palm Killer sent by 'them'? Liu Xiaoyun asked

Your Highness! Liu Xiaoyun exclaimed nervously

"Does the Fourth Prince show any signs of regaining consciousness?" Bai Wanlu inquired

He kept refusing to let go of Bai Wanlu's hand, murmuring: "Mother, don't go, don't go..."

"Your Highness, Brother?" An Cheng placed his hand on Zhou Junyi's shoulder and leaned down to ask, "What is the matter with you?"

Bai Wanlu and Liu Xiaoyun exchanged a glance, and then Bai Wanlu gently and rhythmically patted Zhou Yueling's hand.

Having said that, she took the bottle of medicine and turned to rush out of the Yan Ge Hall

Shu Yi knelt on one knee and clasped his fists, saying: "Apart from Fourth Master, no one else can become the master in Shu Yi's heart"

Thus, this must be the best of times

An Cheng was taken aback for a moment, then as if she thought of something, a hint of determination gradually appeared in her youthful eyes as she asked: "Sister Mei! What must I do to become the imperial consort of Brother Jun?"

"Your Highness, you speak too heavily. To speak of it, I am your royal brother, and it is only right that I save you" Zhou Yueling looked at her, then slowly averted his gaze

Women, by nature, often say one thing while meaning another; the more they urge you to let go, the harder it becomes for you to do so

Today, the lord, the king, and the queen gather together, appearing to be in high spirits, but who knows the undercurrents hidden beneath the laughter

It turned out to be like this... Bai Wanlu slowly lowered her head, feeling an inexplicable pity for Zhou Yueling.

The empress is not wrong. Gu Ying furrowed his brow slightly, stating, "The other party is quite obvious in their intentions, yet they are also deeply concealed; they are currently engaged in a tug-of-war with His Majesty."

Bai Wanlu took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from Zhou Yueling's forehead. Zhou Yueling furrowed his brows tightly in his sleep, with faint sounds of sobbing. ... Bai Wanlu increasingly felt that there were many untold stories behind him ...

Shu Mei smiled helplessly: "Sister Mei, what power do you have to feel jealous? The Lord is the ruler of a nation, while Your Highness, as the Lord's sister, should always consider the Lord's interests."

At that moment, a sudden commotion erupted outside, accompanied by the sound of clashing weapons. The ship shook violently, and the women on board screamed, huddling together in a panic

At the moment the door was burst open, Bai Wanlu had already removed her outer garment and was preparing to sleep

The girl performed her curtsy and withdrew, while Bai Wanlu sat by Zhou Yueling's bedside. Observing his unconscious state, Bai Wanlu recalled the moment when he had saved her.

"But you..." Zhou Jingyuan wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Bai Wanlu, "I have so many experts protecting me here, nothing will happen."

Inside the Fourth Prince's residence, the maid who was taking care of Zhou Yueling had just changed the dressing for the Fourth Prince. Upon seeing Bai Wanlu, she respectfully performed a bow and said: "Your Highness, the Noble Consort."

Ancheng was enjoying the moment as Zhou Junyi touched her head. She slowly lifted her eyelids to look at Zhou Junyi, her face filled with youthful shyness.

With a thud, Bai Wanlu was thrown onto the bed, and Zhou Junyi leaned down, pinning Bai Wanlu beneath him

Bai Wanlu did not look up, but instead asked blankly, "Is he really related to the Iron Palm Killer?" Zhou Junyi frowned. Zhou Yueling was very likely using his injury to divert their suspicion of him this time, but if that were the case, he had almost risked his life to clear his name

Knock, knock, knock! A hurried knocking sound came from the door, and a voice outside the small house anxiously called out, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, are you inside? It is time for the morning court!"

Having said that, the two of them left the prince's residence

Bai Wanlu, sitting opposite them, observed everything with her own eyes and seemed to understand something in her heart

From beginning to end, there has only been one enemy of solitude. They have become increasingly brazen, openly opposing solitude, and their audacity is growing ever more rampant said Zhou Junyi

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Bai Wanlu! The enchanting scenes from last night replayed in Zhou Junyi's mind, and the smile on his face gradually widened. Just as he was about to say something, Bai Wanlu, who had been keeping her head down in his arms, suddenly blushed, let out a muffled grunt, and kicked Zhou Junyi off the bed. Zhou Junyi hurriedly got up, only to find himself completely naked. He quickly put on his clothes, repeatedly saying, "Wan'er, Wan'er, wait for me to come back. I will return after the morning court session." He was kicked off the bed. Zhou Junyi hurriedly got up, only to find himself completely naked. He quickly put on his clothes, repeatedly saying, "Wan'er, Wan'er, wait for me to come back. I will return after the morning court session."

Zhou Junyi took Bai Wanlu's silence as acquiescence, walking in with a cheerful smile and standing beside Bai Wanlu to tease the flowers and plants. Bai Wanlu maintained a cold expression and turned away from Zhou Junyi to walk in another direction. "Oh dear, you cannot neglect your husband," Zhou Junyi said as he walked over, tugging at Bai Wanlu's sleeve in a playful manner.

Rumors in the martial world suggest that as long as the employer pays, the Iron Palm assassin will kill anyone, regardless of the target's identity. Yet, it is astonishing that there are indeed such audacious individuals in this world who dare to hire a killer to assassinate the sovereign. Gu Ying sat at the table, his fists clenched on the surface.

Zhou Yueling joked with Ancheng: "Our Ancheng has reached the age of maturity, we can get married now"

The little house hesitated somewhat, but did not dare to disobey the princess's command, so it could only say: "I take my leave."

"Sister Mei, have you agreed to Ancheng?" Ancheng looked up, eagerly asking.

Zhou Junyi smiled, finished the entire bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup, and showed Ancheng the empty bowl: "How was it?"

No need!

However, it seems that the collusion between Shu Guoyu and Zhou Yueling to deal with Zhou Junyi is indeed plausible

Ancheng observed everything but remained silent

"Oh, did I hurt you last night?" Zhou Junyi asked with concern

Zhou Jingyuan arrived at the stern of the ship with the women, while Zhou Yueling and Shu Yi were at the stern dealing with the hidden arrows that had flown in from an unknown source

Bai Wanlu felt a wave of heat on her face, and suddenly, she withdrew her hand, turned around, and said: "I am not feeling well and would like to rest. You should go back first."

Bai Wanlu did not pay her any attention, only gripping the watering can more tightly.

"Hurry back and change! Quickly! Quickly!" Zhou Junyi seemed as if his tail were on fire, running at full speed. During the morning court session, he was exceptionally spirited, eagerly awaiting the end of the session so he could rush into Bai Wanlu's embrace.

Shu Mei said slowly: "It can be placed in water or food, allowing His Majesty to consume it. Subsequently, His Majesty will favor the princess, but you must not let His Majesty know about this medicine"

Shu Mei held An Cheng's hand and said, "You must first let your brother, the monarch, have a good rest. Besides, your brother, the monarch, and the late noble consort have just returned, and they surely have many whispers to share."

Bai Wanlu turned her head away, feeling embarrassed, and said: "It's broad daylight now, can you not..." "What of broad daylight? As long as one has the desire, any time and place will do. Wan'er, you are quite cunning; you have already become my favored concubine. How dare you hold hands with Zhou Yueling? I am not pleased, not pleased at all." Zhou Junyi leaned closer to Bai Wanlu's neck, gently brushing his lips against it. Bai Wanlu shivered, biting her teeth in silence. How dare you hold hands with Zhou Yueling? I am not pleased, not pleased at all. Zhou Junyi leaned closer to Bai Wanlu's neck, gently brushing his lips against it. Bai Wanlu shivered, biting her teeth in silence.

An Cheng raised a finger to her lips, signaling for the small house to be quiet: "You go out first, I will stay here with Brother Jun Shang."

Zhou Junyi held An Cheng's hand and said, "Don't be afraid." Immediately, he looked towards Bai Wanlu, who was protecting the women on the ship alongside Zhou Jingyuan.

"Is it because you went to see your brother that you are unhappy?" Bai Wanlu said with a smile as she sat down and poured a cup of tea for Zhou Junyi. This Zhou Junyi really does seem like a child; clearly, he is hurt, yet he is still feeling jealous.

"Fourth Master!" It was the voice of Shu Yi

In the front yard of the Mingyue Xiang, there are various kinds of flowers, and the birds enjoy flitting about here. Liu Xiaoyun closed the door of the Mingyue Xiang and stepped outside

Hearing from the other maidens in the palace, Zhou Yueling has no close acquaintances in the Wangfu. Bai Wanlu, fearing that the people of the Fourth Wangfu would not take good care of Zhou Yueling, decided to take Liu Xiaoyun to visit him

In an instant, countless arrows, glowing with fire, flew in and firmly struck the cabin, which quickly ignited. Amidst that blaze, a cold light, reminiscent of moonlight, flickered. She looked past Zhou Yueling's shoulder, and there it was—a crossbow bolt aimed to take a life

Zhou Junyi grasped the hem of Bai Wanlu's garment and puffed out his cheeks, saying: "In front of Wan'er, I am not a sovereign of a nation, but merely your husband"

"Lao Liu, you stay here to protect these women, I will go out to take a look"

If he were to lose his life, would not everything he has done be in vain

Shu Mei, with a troubled expression, said: "If the princess does not wish to be the sovereign's sister, then she can only become the sovereign's concubine."

"Fourth Prince?" Bai Wanlu gently called out to Zhou Yueling. Suddenly, Zhou Yueling grabbed Bai Wanlu's hand and said, "Don't—"

I want to become the emperor's concubine, and I do not wish for him to always see me as a child. Ancheng stood up, holding Shumei's hand, and asked pitifully, "Sister Mei, do you have any solutions?"

Zhou Junyi was organizing the documents, and according to An Cheng: "Then you can play for a while, but make sure to return home early later."

"Ancheng, stay here and do not run around," Zhou Junyi instructed Ancheng, then opened the half door of the cabin and looked at the situation outside

To the outside world, the princess is the emperor's sister. If the princess does not act as the emperor's sister, then..." Shu Mei deliberately raised her finger to touch her lips, swallowing the unfinished words.

Then... Zhou Junyi held Bai Wanlu's hand and asked, "What if he didn't do it? You..." Bai Wanlu wanted to pull her hand away, but Zhou Junyi refused to let go. Bai Wanlu averted her gaze and said, "What about me?"

Gu Ying quickly blocked the attack and was pushed back to the front of the cabin. He whispered, "Your Majesty, it is dangerous inside the ship. Extinguish the lights and let everyone take advantage of the night to leave this place under the cover of the pleasure boat."

"Your Highness, will our visit to the Fourth Prince lead to others gossiping about us?" Liu Xiaoyun asked with concern

"Why not?" An Cheng asked

Then the husband accompanies his wife to rest

"Let go." Bai Wanlu said angrily, her face showing a hint of faint redness.

The imperial physicians, each with their heads held high and drenched in cold sweat, finally breathed a sigh of relief only after Zhou Yueling was safe and sound

Zhou Junyi suddenly lay down again, embracing Bai Wanlu from behind, and said: "Don't move, I just want to hold you."

Bai Wanlu remained silent, biting her lip and not speaking.

You say it. Ancheng is extremely frustrated with others keeping him in suspense

The fingers slowly apply pressure on the chest, stimulating the body.

Because Zhou Junyi broke free from her, the place he ran to was none other than the Mingyue Pavilion

"Did you go see him? Did you bump into him?" Zhou Junyi glanced sideways at Bai Wanlu

Prior to this, Princess Ancheng had meticulously prepared a feast for her elder brother, the monarch. The monarch gently stroked Ancheng's hair and said, "How could I possibly forget Ancheng's birthday?"

Therefore, Ancheng felt that her brother always had her in his heart, and she should be more obedient and not make things difficult for him

Isn't this better for us?" Shu Mei helped Zhou Yue Ling sit down on the couch. Zhou Yue Ling touched the wound on his left chest, breathing slightly heavily, as the scene of Bai Wan Lu coming to see him floated in his mind

The crowd enjoys the lake, admiring the scenery, drinking, and reveling, creating a lively atmosphere. Those who are unaware of the situation would surely think that it is a wealthy family celebrating together.

"I'm so bored!" An Cheng said with frustration, "Xiao Ling, let's go find Sister Mei." "Alright, Xiao Ling will accompany the princess." An Cheng felt that Zhou Junyi favored Bai Wanlu alone, and besides her own displeasure, Sister Mei should also be unhappy. Therefore, she wanted to go find Shu Mei to confide her feelings. Upon arriving at Sister Mei's place, she discovered that Li Lianyi was also there.

Shu Mei smiled, stood up, and took a bottle from the brocade box on the dressing table. She said to An Cheng: "This contains a potion for love between men and women, intended for couples. I originally planned to use it when Your Majesty came to see me, but since the princess needs it more, I shall give this potion to the princess."

"Your Highness, please come down quickly," Liu Xiaoyun extended his hand towards Bai Wanlu.

"Your Highness, please go inside and take shelter for a while." At the stern of the ship, Zhou Yueling finally let out a sigh of relief and said to Bai Wanlu.

Bai Wanlu pressed down on his body and said: "Do not move, just lie there quietly. By the way, is there any part of your body that still feels uncomfortable?"

Is it true? Ancheng leaped up, hurriedly grabbing Shumei's hand, and said, "I will go find Brother Junshang right away"

Bai Wanlu nodded slightly and honestly replied: "Yes, I held hands for a moment"

"Then you rest well, I will come to see you again in the future." Bai Wanlu lifted Zhou Yueling's hand and placed it under the silk quilt, then stood up and said to Liu Xiaoyun, "Let's go back."

Shu Mei reached out to gently stroke her face and said, "You little girl, you know that Sister Mei has always been soft-hearted and cannot refuse your requests, which is why you are looking at me like this, right?"

As night falls, the sound of summer insects fills the air outside. A bowl of ice sits beside the writing desk, and the small house is fanning the ice cubes, the cool breeze gradually blowing towards Zhou Junyi, who is reading the script.

Oh, Your Highness, the elder brother is favoring the late noble consort, and those who have fallen out of favor have gathered together?" An Cheng pretended to be relaxed as he walked over, and Li Lianyi quickly stood up and bowed to the princess

I understand that Your Highness is busy, and I am concerned that Your Highness may be exhausted, so I have brought some food to see you" Ancheng sweetly said

Bai Wanlu's face turned even redder, and she clenched her fist and said: "That's not true! I just want to rest!"

"Wan'er is really naughty, unwilling to play with me?" Zhou Junyi's nerves seemed to be completely under the influence of the medication, and he grinned wickedly, saying, "I really like Wan'er a lot." He leaned down, his hot and moist lips sealing against Bai Wanlu's lips. Today, Zhou Junyi was like a magnet stuck to Bai Wanlu, leaving her no chance of escape.

Shu Meimei looked at Ancheng with her crescent-shaped eyes, yet behind the smile in her eyes lay hidden complexities

"My dear, you are too shy; when you say you don't need something, it actually means you do. I understand that, but I won't say it out loud." This Zhou Junyi is truly thick-skinned! Bai Wanlu thought to herself, gritting her teeth.

Zhou Junyi said with a cold expression: "I am not happy"

Zhou Junyi retracted his extended leg and bowed deeply: "May I ask, my lady, is it permissible for me to enter?"

"This..." Shu Mei widened her eyes, incredulously asking, "Princess, you?"

Eh? An Cheng blinked curiously. Could it be that Sister Mei has arranged a birthday party for her

The best imperial physicians in the royal city worked together to save Zhou Yueling, and after three days and three nights, they barely managed to preserve his life

Before Bai Wanlu had taken a seat, Zhou Junyi asked, "Have you finished watching and returned from the Fourth Brother?"

Ancheng cried softly, standing helplessly in place, her legs trembling. If she could not have Brother Jun tonight, he would surely question himself upon waking. Why does Brother Jun only have Bai Wanlu in his heart? What is so special about her?

Liu Xiaoyun wanted to go up and help, but was stopped by Bai Wanlu. Zhou Yueling held Bai Wanlu's hand, gripping it tighter and tighter, causing the back of Bai Wanlu's hand to turn red. Bai Wanlu gently held Zhou Yueling's hand with her other hand, softly calling out: "Fourth Prince..."

An Cheng curiously took the medicine bottle and asked, "How is this medicine used?"

His enemy is Zhou Junyi, not Bai Wanlu

Zhou Junyi sighed; the matter of the painted boat tonight had completely disrupted his thoughts

I do not want to be the younger sister of Brother Junshang; I am not his sister to begin with!" Ancheng said with grievance

"Ancheng is not talking nonsense; Ancheng should not marry casually." Ancheng said, lowering her head and feeling quite indignant

"Alright, you need to be careful." Zhou Jingyuan nodded, leaped lightly on his toes, and landed steadily on the small boat that had drifted away.

However, this arrow could clearly take his life

"Your Highness, Brother." An Cheng followed him out, holding Zhou Junyi's hand with both of hers, and said earnestly, "Are you tired? Let An Cheng help you inside to rest."

Seeing that Zhou Junyi's expression was somewhat dazed and that he was stumbling as he walked, Bai Wanlu was startled and momentarily stood frozen in place. She asked in a daze, "Jun... Jun Shang?"

With a sharp "thud," Bai Wanlu widened her eyes, watching as the body in front of her trembled, and her face was splattered with warm blood. A cold crossbow bolt pierced through Zhou Yueling's chest, the sharp tip halting at the pupil of Bai Wanlu's eye

Ancheng is inherently simple-minded, and such individuals are the most easily exploited and prone to stubbornness. I fear she may lose her rationality and could do anything in her state. Zhou Yueling's voice sounded somewhat weak, as that arrow had nearly cost him his life

"Fourth Prince, be careful!" Bai Wanlu exclaimed.

The brothers laughed, and Zhou Junyi pointed at Ancheng, saying: "Little girl, stop talking nonsense; you will eventually get married."

Ancheng is very happy today, and her birthday wish is to always be together with her brothers. As Ancheng makes her birthday wish, all three brothers look at her with affection.

I just had a nightmare, in which he held the hand of the Empress Mother, until that hand slipped away.

"You clearly know what I am going to ask." Zhou Junyi said unhappily

Hearing the sound of knocking, Zhou Junyi woke up in a daze, only to find that suddenly there was another person in their arms

As soon as the words were spoken, another crossbow bolt struck the side of the small boat, startling the women who huddled together in fear

June 15 is the birthday of Princess Ancheng, marking her coming of age

Zhou Jingyuan lowered the small boat, allowing the women to board one by one. Bai Wanlu reserved the opportunity to board for others, until the last woman also boarded the boat

Shu Mei gently stroked An Cheng's little head and smiled, saying: "Sister Mei knows that An Cheng likes lotus flowers, so I arranged for a painted boat. The princess's birthday happens to fall on the fifteenth, which is perfect for boating and moon gazing. Now, you should wait patiently for a while. Once your elder brother, the monarch, has rested well, you can go and speak with him."

The man on her, with flushed cheeks as if intoxicated, had a gaze that was both dazed and affectionate. He kept swallowing hard, completely pulling open his collar, exposing his chest.

Having said that, Zhou Junyi ran out in a bit of a panic, but the summer night breeze carried the heat, making Zhou Junyi feel increasingly uncomfortable.

The girl shook her head

Zhou Yueling opened his eyes, his gaze falling on those hands. He was holding Bai Wanlu's hand, and Bai Wanlu did not pull away; instead, she carefully held his hand.

There is a situation! Zhou Yueling was the first to react, drawing her sword and stepping out of the painted boat. She saw that Gu Ying and the others had already surrounded the boat, engaging in a standoff with the Iron Palm assassins who had launched a surprise attack.

What is the matter

Bai Wanlu looked at Zhou Junyi, who continued: "The mother of the Fourth Prince was once the favored concubine of the Grand Tutor, Lord Shu Guoyu, before she became a consort. Later, she was chosen by the Emperor and became one of the consorts in the harem. However, after giving birth to the Fourth Prince, she moved into the Cold Palace, and the Emperor never visited her. Gradually, she became mentally unstable. One day, she suddenly escaped from the Cold Palace, wanting to see the Fourth Prince, who was then being raised by my mother. Thus, she found my mother. At that time, on the city tower, my mother was unwilling to let this mentally unstable consort meet the Fourth Prince. In the ensuing argument, the Fourth Prince's mother lost her footing and fell from the tower, dying just like that. The Fourth Prince was only a few years old then, hiding aside, watching helplessly as his mother died.

"Your Highness, the Princess." A familiar female voice was heard.

Bai Wanlu's face flushed bright red, and she hurriedly pulled up Zhou Junyi, saying: "With such behavior, do you still possess the dignity of a sovereign?"

"The taste is quite good, Brother Junshang is about to finish it." An Cheng said, with her hands behind her back, in a playful manner.

It is said that Guo Weiqing led a team to locate the assassin's hideout, and upon seeing the army approaching, the assassin retreated

Having finished speaking, he quickly tidied up his appearance, opened the door to the Mingyue Room, and swiftly closed it again

Hmph, since they want to play, I shall oblige them and play along to the end. Zhou Junyi stroked his chin, a cold smile slowly appearing at the corner of his mouth

Zhou Yueling raised her head, the smile at the corners of her mouth gradually widening: "June 15, a boat ride on the lake, assassinate this king!"

Princess, please do not be sad. Xiaoling did not know how to comfort the princess and could only frown along with her

Sigh, I really have no way to deal with you. Zhou Junyi released his hand, slowly sat up, and sighed deeply, "I must be the most miserable monarch in the history of the country."

Just a moment ago, it was not hot at all, yet now he feels a bit feverish all over. Zhou Junyi furrowed his brows and loosened his collar slightly

Brother! An Cheng fearfully grasped Zhou Junyi's arm

I have already considered him a lot!" An Cheng said angrily, stamping his foot, "In a few days, it will be An Cheng's birthday. In the past, my brother would help An Cheng arrange the birthday banquet half a month in advance, but now I fear he has already forgotten.

"Your Highness is the best to Ancheng!" Ancheng happily accepted the bowl and set it down, bouncing over to Zhou Junyi, using a fan to cool him, and said, "In the summers of my childhood, Your Highness would fan Ancheng, and now Ancheng is fanning Your Highness too"

Ancheng held the white fungus and lotus seed soup and said: "Brother Junshang, this is made by Ancheng herself. Please have a taste first; you can review the memorial after eating."

Indeed. Ancheng lowered his head, his face filled with gloom.

Bai Wanlu did not move, nor did she resist. Zhou Junyi held her, inhaling the fragrance from her hair, savoring the warmth of the beauty in his embrace

After the small house left, An Cheng came to Zhou Junyi's side and gently placed the silver ear and lotus seed soup down. Hearing the noise, Zhou Junyi raised his head, saw it was An Cheng, rubbed his eyes, and asked: "An Cheng, what brings you here? Are you still not asleep?"

Zhou Junyi returned to the cabin and said to Zhou Jingyuan: "Sixth brother, after I cut off the lanterns on the ship, you take down the small boat at the stern and leave with them first"

Is that so? Zhou Yueling slowly turned around, a smile filled with malice on her face. Then, she said, "Why don't you do something for this king?"

Shu Mei, upon hearing this, gave Li Lianyi a glance, and Li Lianyi immediately withdrew. Shu Mei held An Cheng's hand and said: "You are my sister, while the late noble consort was a consort; this is not the same."

"No one else can see this; only you and I are in the moonlit chamber." Zhou Junyi said affectionately, holding Bai Wanlu's hand.

It is getting increasingly hot, and I feel somewhat restless inside, my head is heavy and dazed. Zhou Junyi suddenly set down his pen, supporting his forehead, breathing slightly heavily, as if something were constricting his throat, making it somewhat difficult to breathe

"I apologize for troubling you, esteemed Consort, but my health is fine," Zhou Yueling said in a low voice

Bai Wanlu was choked to the point of being unable to speak; she turned her head and stammered, "But we can't let others see it."

Upon hearing this, Ancheng became even more unhappy: "Why does the sovereign brother only favor her? He doesn't even spend time with me."

Zhou Yueling was injured, the pleasure boat caught fire, and the people on board were somewhat exhausted from coping with the situation. At this moment, on the shore, Guo Weiqing arrived with reinforcements, and the arrows that had been shot from the unknown direction finally ceased.

She knew that Zhou Junyi would never harm Ancheng, and in times of physical distress, he would instinctively seek out only Bai Wanlu

In those days, Zhou Junyi spent every day by the bright moon, while Princess Ancheng visited Zhou Junyi several times, but he was never in the palace.

Having said that, Zhou Junyi waved his long sleeves, and those lanterns seemed to be severed by sword blades, plunging into the lake, causing the painted boat to darken in an instant

Thus, Zhou Junyi crouched down, holding onto Bai Wanlu's thigh, and said in a sticky voice: "I do not want to let go of Wan'er"

Zhou Junyi was taken aback for a moment, then calmed down and said: "Indeed, you are still concerned about that matter"

Bai Wanlu said softly, "The Fourth Prince saved my life, and I should be grateful and repay him. Besides, I am merely going to see him, and I have brought you along; who would dare to gossip?" Bai Wanlu's actions and words were not wrong, but Liu Xiaoyun always had a bad feeling.

In the nearby night, Shu Mei stood there like a specter, and upon witnessing this scene, a sinister smile appeared at the corner of her mouth

Shu Mei walked over with a beaming smile and said, "Your Highness, the princess has been concerned about His Majesty, and now His Majesty has returned victorious."

Bai Wanlu was just about to reach for Liu Xiaoyun when she was interrupted by a flying crossbow bolt! She watched as the bolt, carried by the wind, came towards her and gently leaned back to avoid it. The bolt severed the tether, and the small boat slowly drifted away with the current.

However, Zhou Junyi was too serious in his work and did not hear that remark

An Cheng shook her head and said, "An Cheng does not want to get married; An Cheng wants to stay by her brothers' side forever"

However, she suddenly tightened her grip on the medicine bottle and said, "After tonight, Ancheng will no longer be the younger sister of His Majesty the Emperor."

"Waner." Zhou Junyi lunged forward, embracing Bai Wanlu, leaning on her shoulder, and gasped, "I feel so uncomfortable."

An Cheng frowned and turned to ask her, "What is it?" Shu Mei seemed reluctant to speak, so she hesitated and said, "Your Highness, it is better for me not to say anything."

Shu Mei poked An Cheng's forehead and said: "Fool, if the Lord finds out, he definitely won't touch you. After all, in the Lord's heart, you are his sister"

"Fourth Prince, are you awake?" Bai Wanlu leaned in slightly.

The small house placed down the fan and quickly ran to the side of Ancheng, saying: "Princess"

Quickly go! Bai Wanlu's brows furrowed even tighter

Since childhood, she has liked Zhou Junyi, but because her mother adopted her, she naturally called Zhou Junyi her brother. What she has always wanted to be is not the emperor's sister, but the emperor's confidante.

The broad body came crashing down, and Bai Wanlu took a step back, extending her hand, causing Zhou Yueling to fall into her embrace

Bai Wanlu turned her body, facing away from Zhou Junyi, with her head lowered, biting her fingers, and did not say a word

"Fourth Master, please rest assured." Shu Mei supported Zhou Yue Ling as they walked inside, "Fourth Master, you are not feeling well; it would be better for you to go inside and rest."

The door was gently pushed open, revealing Ancheng holding a bowl of silver fungus and lotus seed soup

Noticing that Zhou Junyi's tone was not quite right, Bai Wanlu asked, "What happened?"

Bai Wanlu furrowed her brows and suddenly turned to Zhou Jingyuan, saying: "Sixth Prince, you possess some lightness skills. The boat can only accommodate one person, so you should go up. It will also help ensure their safety"

At the gate, Shu Mei gazed at the back of An Cheng, a dangerous smile gradually revealing itself in her eyes. "Cough, cough!" At that moment, a man emerged from behind the screen, covering his chest as he asked, "Is it useful to use her?"

Zhou Junyi became anxious and Bai Wanlu added, "He had a nightmare and was calling for his mother."

Zhou Junyi was busy comforting An Cheng, saying: "Alright, alright, alright, we in An Cheng do not marry casually. Whoever An Cheng likes, we will marry that person."

"If I cannot argue with you verbally, then I shall have to do so in bed." With that, he took Bai Wanlu in his arms and walked towards the bed. Bai Wanlu was startled and swayed, saying, "Hey! Why are you taking such liberties without any explanation..."

Pulling down his belt, Zhou Junyi shed all his clothes, enjoying the softness of the white evening reed and her futile struggles

Since you have been by his side for more than a month, what can you say about him

Compared to Your Excellency, Wan'er is merely showing off her skills in front of an expert

On the day of the lake excursion, the trees on both sides of the embankment were adorned with red lanterns, and on Lingzhou Lake, there was only one royal pleasure boat slowly gliding through the lake filled with lotus lanterns

Shu Mei averted her gaze and paused before saying: "Your Highness, you must think this over carefully. What if the Emperor becomes angry?"

"You may leave, I will stay here to observe the Fourth Prince," Bai Wanlu said

Sigh. Zhou Junyi slowly raised his head and looked at Bai Wanlu, asking, "If I were to deal with you like this, would you hold a grudge against me?"

The night in Lingzhou City is quite lively, and even while on the boat, one can feel the peaceful atmosphere coming from the shore

"Your Highness, the Late Concubine." Zhou Yueling withdrew her hand, intending to rise and pay her respects

The elder brother Jun has never truly ignored An Cheng. An Cheng has made up her mind; as long as she can become Jun's concubine, she is willing to do anything. An Cheng gazed at Shu Mei, her clear eyes sparkling like stars.

Four ... ... Prince? '' Bai Wanlu's mind went blank as she stared blankly at the man in her arms. A patch of blood was seeping from his chest, and he slightly opened his eyes, wanting to speak, but could not utter a word

As Zhou Junyi mentioned, in order to clear one's own suspicions

Zhou Yueling was taken aback, and without any thought, suddenly turned around to shield Bai Wanlu completely behind her

Ancheng asked suspiciously, "What else?"

Please give your orders, Fourth Master

Upon returning to the Mingyue Chamber, Zhou Junyi was already waiting there

Bai Wanlu did not avoid the topic and said, "I sympathize, but if he really did such treasonous things, I would stand with you as well."

"Silly child, Lady Wan is the emperor's consort. As long as the emperor is pleased, who cares whether you like it or not," Shu Mei said, shaking her head.

She is still embarrassed about what happened last night, as Zhou Junyi can tell

Zhou Junyi sighed and said: "The death of his mother is related to my mother, so I have always felt that even if he doesn't say anything, he must secretly dislike me in his heart"

Ancheng pouted: "I don't want to go back early."

If it were someone else in that situation, they might have also tried to block that arrow to protect "Your Majesty's concubine". But Zhou Yueling is not only an obstacle behind Zhou Junyi, but also why bother saving her?

Today, we are taking a boat trip on the lake, accompanied only by our close royal siblings. The four siblings of the Zhou family, three noble consorts, as well as General Gu Ying, Commander Shu Yi, some maids and eunuchs, and the secret guards.

You! Bai Wanlu's face turned red, and she glared at Zhou Junyi in anger.

"Princess, please do not be anxious yet," Shu Mei comforted An Cheng, "Your Majesty may have forgotten, but Sister Mei has not forgotten."

Bai Wanlu pressed against his chest, attempting to push Zhou Junyi away, but Zhou Junyi's body was as heavy as a mountain, and she simply could not move him.

Meanwhile, within the Grand Tutor's residence, Shu Yi reported the events that occurred at the city garrison to Zhou Yueling in detail.

"Your Highness, please do not go out, it is dangerous." An Cheng grasped Zhou Junyi's hand and hurriedly shook his head

Do you feel sorry for the fourth one?" Zhou Junyi suddenly asked Bai Wanlu

Bai Wanlu listened quietly from the side and asked, "So, you are feigning a carefree demeanor in order to draw out those with ulterior motives within the court. Now, the other party's tail has gradually begun to show, but there is still no strong evidence to prove their disloyalty. Furthermore, the other party holds a prestigious position; if we hastily convict them, it will surely provoke dissatisfaction among the officials"

Ah. Shu Mei held onto An Cheng and said, "You foolish child, are you just going to rush over like that?"

At the moment his body touched hers, Zhou Junyi trembled all over. He gritted his teeth and said, "It's stuffy in here, I'm going out for some fresh air."

Zhou Yueling turned her head to look, and Shu Yi had already rushed forward to intercept the crossbow bolt with his sword. However, the sword was shattered by the impact, and the crossbow bolt loomed large before her eyes

A fiery arrow shot swiftly towards him, only to be cleaved in two by Gu Ying's blade. However, as the arrow was split apart, what loomed large before him was a claw, covered in deadly poison.

Bai Wanlu always wore a gentle smile on her face, and she said: "You saved me, so it is only natural for me to be concerned."

Ignoring her, Ancheng sat beside Shumei with a displeased expression on her face and said, "Meijie, I don't like Wan Guifei."

Your Majesty, what's wrong with you? Bai Wanlu supported Zhou Junyi, but not only did she fail to stabilize him, she was instead knocked down to the ground by Zhou Junyi.

Zhou Junyi turned around and looked at Ancheng's approaching face. Subconsciously, he swallowed his saliva. His whole body was burning like fire, and the hand held by Ancheng felt numb and uncomfortable. Suddenly, a scene of Ancheng giving him silver ear and lotus seed soup appeared in his still conscious mind. Zhou Junyi forcefully shook off Ancheng's hand and ran away stumblingly.

An Cheng is truly considerate

However, Zhou Junyi, who returned from the self-defense city, did not rest but stayed with Gu Ying in the Mingyue Chamber, discussing some important matters. The door to the Mingyue Chamber was tightly closed, and the small house was guarding the Moon Gate.

Zhou Yueling lay quietly on the bed, slowly withdrawing the hand that had just been there. He raised his palm, reflecting on the scene from earlier. Somehow, at that moment, a heart that had never truly lived came to life...

Looking at Bai Wanlu's somewhat absent-minded state, Zhou Junyi comforted her: "Wan'er, I will cure Fourth Brother."

The soldiers carried Zhou Yueling away from Bai Wanlu's embrace and took him for emergency treatment, while Zhou Junyi returned Bai Wanlu to the Mingyue Chamber

Unable to resist the little princess's coquetry, Zhou Junyi compromised, saying, "Alright, Your Highness, let me taste the culinary skills of our Ancheng." After that, he took the bowl from Ancheng's hand and tasted the Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup. "Hmm, it tastes good."

Zhou Yueling's emotions gradually calmed down, and suddenly, his eyelids fluttered, slowly opening his eyes

Zhou Yueling suddenly relaxed her tightly furrowed brows, replaced by a look of sadness

"Evening, " Zhou Junyi leaned closer to Bai Wanlu and said, "You always refuse to let me touch you, it makes me feel uncomfortable both emotionally and physically."

A layer of disappointment covered An Cheng's face as she looked up and asked, "Sister Mei, since Brother Jun is so fond of Consort Wan, don't you feel jealous?"

However, it was not long before Zhou Junyi noticed something unusual about his body

I do not know," Bai Wanlu said