Qian Lan was the daughter of the Commander-in-chief of Shouchun, Anhui.

  She lost her mother at a young age and was raised by her aunt in Lu state.

  Later, Shoucheng's commander went to Lu state to pay respects to the King of Luyang and said that she had a particularly clever daughter who was willing to be presented to the king as a maid.

  The King of Luoyang didn't like her at first.

  He is not sentimental and will not feel sorry for a beautiful girl just because she is pretty.

  He was even wary of Qianlan, staring at her like a child, pushing her away and not allowing her to get close to him.

  Later, Ning Xi told Qian Lan that King Lu Yang loved to eat braised pork belly, and every time he played with him, he would have the maid bring a plate of braised pork belly.

  Qian Lan followed her words and actions, and King Luoyang indeed liked Qian Lan very much, unable to leave her side at any moment.

  However, two years ago I ate too much braised pork belly and got indigestion, so I haven't liked eating it since then.

  Ke Qianlan, however, fell in love with Ning Xi, who helped her devise a plan to stay in the palace and avoid going back to her aunt's house.

  Luyang Wang didn't understand the situation, Qianlan was just serving by his side and wasn't Luyang Wang's woman.

  She is two years older than Lou Yang Wang and looks beautiful and charming.

  Ning Xi was also a young man of twenty years old, alone in Lu state.

  The two gradually came to an understanding and had a beginning and an end.

  Qian Lan knew that Ning Xi was the uncle of Lu Yang Wang, and she repeatedly advised Ning Xi to go and ask Lu Yang Wang for her hand in marriage, so that she could become a proper wife.

  Ning Xi also agreed, but kept advising her to be patient and not to rush, allowing him to slowly plan, so as not to let people say that Qian Lan and Lu Yang Wang were not a good match.

  Everywhere is a substitute for Qianlan's plan.

  Qian Lan was also gentle and obedient, with her heart belonging only to Ning Xi, how could she possibly disobey?

  However, today I saw Louyang Wang, he has already stuck with that Gu Miss, and threw Qianlan to one side, Qianlan was overjoyed.

  He hastily called Ning Xi over for a discussion about her matter.

  Ning Xi's expression changed slightly after listening, which was not what Qian Lan had expected.

  Her heart suddenly felt empty.

  Then, Ning Xi tightly grasped her hand and said: "Does the prince not remember you? What does this mean? Is the prince injured?"

  It turned out to be worrying about Wang Ye.

  Ning Xi was extremely loyal to Lu Yang Wang, even going so far as to humiliate himself and Qian Lan in secret, just to avoid causing the king distress. Qian Lan was deeply moved, feeling that he was a man of both loyalty and righteousness, and would give her a good home in the future.

  Qianlan lost her mother at a young age, and her father was away fighting wars. She grew up in her aunt's home. Her cousins were very close to each other, but they kept their distance from her, and her aunt treated her with respect. They always gave in to her, yet didn't show her affection. She always felt a sense of homelessness and loss.

  She wants someone to rely on.

  If it weren't for this, how would Ning Xi have been given such a high status?

  "Don't worry, the king is fine." Qianlan smiled and said, "You always say that the king is like a child. He likes me, but it's just a treasure to him. In the future, if there's something better, he'll naturally discard me. Now, if there really is something better, he'll let go of my hand as if he doesn't know me. You can go tell him now, he won't disagree."

  She was amazed at Ning Xie's ability to predict the future.

  Big bright eyes, innocent and naive. Full of hope looking at Ning Xi, waiting for his response.

  Ning Xi said: "No way, Qian Lan. I still can't go now..."

  The glimmer of hope in Qianlan's eyes suddenly dimmed.

  Those beautiful eyes also seem like bright pearls covered in dust.

  She tried hard to pull her hand back.

  Ning Xi's hand was clenched tightly. He said, "Qian Lan, don't be angry for now. I didn't tell you before because I loved you and couldn't bear to tell you the truth. Now that you're in the capital, there are some things that need to be clearly explained to you."

  Qian Lan's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

  She grasped Ning Xi's hand tightly, her long, slender fingers digging into the back of his hand.

  Her voice was tight as she asked: "Are you already married with a legitimate wife at home?"

  Ning Xi smiled and hastily said, "No, no!" He softly comforted Qian Lan.

  Her hands were tightly clasped around his, so he leaned in and kissed her cheek.

  Qian Lan's emotions finally relaxed slowly.

  "...In the past, I didn't tell you about our family matters in detail." Ning Xi said, "You only know that my father is a marquis and my aunt is an empress dowager, but you don't know that both my father and grandfather are the sole descendants of the Du clan."

  Qian Lan was somewhat perplexed.

  What does this have to do with her marrying Ning Xi?

  Her father was the commander of Du, and he was a high-ranking official in charge of territorial administration.

  Compared to Ning Xi's family background, she is indeed a big notch down. But her character and appearance are also one in a hundred, why can't she match up to Ning Xi?

  If she hadn't given it to King Luyang, she would have gone to this year's draft.

  Perhaps she will become a noble consort, superior to all others.

  In the past at aunt's home, aunt always said that she could be a princess.

  She never felt she was overreaching herself.

  Ning Xi often said that meeting her was a precious gift from heaven.

  "...our Ning family, my father is now the head of the clan. I am also the eldest son, and in the future when I take a wife, it will naturally be to manage the affairs of our clan." Ning Xi said with a profound tone, "But you are actually a person from Luoyang Wang's side. If I were to marry you, how would our Ning family maintain its reputation? When the Empress Dowager and the Emperor find out, wouldn't they think that I have stolen away Luoyang Wang's beloved concubine, wouldn't that be considered disloyal and unfilial?"

  Qian Lan's heart began to flutter with anxiety.

  She naturally knows the weight of loyalty and filial piety.

  "...... I certainly won't drag you into injustice." Qian Lan hastily said, "But I am already a follower of the King of Luoyang, this can't be erased, what to do in the future? Can I still enter your household?"

  "Of course!" Ning Xi exclaimed, "However, you have to listen to me. I know more about what's going on outside than you do, and I've thought this through even more thoroughly than you have. I've always dreamed of marrying you, but it can't be rushed at this moment."

  Qian Lan smiled and nodded: "I'll listen. You tell me what to do, I'll do it."

  "You were given to the King of Luyang by your father, and the palace's documents submitted to the imperial court did not record your name. Only after the official queen has passed away will you be recorded as a concubine."

  You should now wait for the king's wedding first, then confess to the queen that you have never served the king and are still a clean and pure girl, willing to return to Luozhou.

  The princess is also a woman, how can she not like it?

  At that time, even if Wang Ye couldn't bear it, he couldn't blame me alone, only suspecting that the princess was intolerant of others.

  Wait until you arrive in Luozhou. I'll tell my father again, and the matchmaker will make several attempts to arrange a marriage for me. In the future, I'll also be living in Luozhou often, so I'll marry a girl from Luozhou. Your character is exceptional, and naturally, my family members will like you at first sight - one hundred percent, one thousand percent, ten thousand percent! My parents are sure to agree.

  When the time comes, we have our parents' orders and matchmakers' words, can others still say a word of dissent?

  You've always been strong-willed and didn't want to give others a chance to gossip. If it weren't for you, I would have spoken up to the king long ago. I'm more anxious than you are, and I'd like to be with you every day.

  But now that I've said it, what if the prince refuses to give in and a scene ensues? If Her Majesty finds out, my family will know about it too, and your reputation will be ruined. Even if you treat me well from now on, you won't be entirely welcome in our household, so why bother with idle chatter?

  "What I said, is this idea good?"

  Qian Lan nodded her head in thought. There was nothing better than this.

  This is absolutely reliable!

  Now going to beg, asking the king, what if the king doesn't let go? There really won't be any room for maneuver. But once the king gets married, the queen will take charge of household matters, and at that time, asking the queen, she will surely agree.

  She herself is so radiant. Would the queen keep her around if she were an eyesore?

  "I'm listening!" Qian Lan smiled sweetly, feeling extremely reassured in her heart.

  She seemed to have seen her own colorful and brilliant future.

  She could even see herself being carried in a grand red sedan chair into the Ning family compound... looking every inch the real mistress of the house.

  She smiled.

  Her slanted eyes curved, her charm was dazzling, Ning Xi's heart softened as he looked at her, and he wrapped his arms around her, kissing her lips.

  Qian Lan also responded.

  The two of them kissed passionately and were pushed onto the kang by Ning Xi.

  Qian Lan hastily said: "We're not familiar with this place, if we get caught, our lives will be over."

  The fire was burning fiercely, and outside it had already turned dark. How could he still care about letting him off?

  "Xiao Jiu is outside. She knows what's going on." Ning Xi panted, seeing Qian Lan's clothes.

  Xiao Jiu'er was Ning Xi's substitute for Qian Lan, and she was the most clever and capable.

  Qian Lan then let him take it as he pleased.

  Xiao Jiu'er sat by the window cracking melon seeds, and soon heard Qianlan's occasional gasps from inside the room, her body went limp.

  She quietly got up and walked into the inner room, lifted the curtain and took a look.

  The sturdy back and slightly raised buttocks of Ning Xi flew quickly on Qian Lan's body, making Qian Lan forget herself, with waves of pleasure.

  Xiao Jiu pouted and came out again to sit under the window, taking the wind for them. However, she felt extremely itchy inside.

  She is also Ning Xi's woman and naturally knows Ning Xi's benefits.

  Qianlan is stupid and ignorant, doesn't know anything.

  Xiao Jiu'er last time with Ning Xi, was still on the way, stopped to refuel, she went to give Qian Lan water to take a bath, and was pulled into the room by Ning Xi...

  It's almost been a month.

  Xiao Jiu'er became more and more jealous, and let out a loud snort.

  The former King of Luoyang was naturally unaware of these shady affairs in his mansion.

  Ke Zhu Zhongjun's eyes were venomous.

  After returning, he said to Gu Jinzhi: "That girl's eyebrows and eyes are scattered, her eyes are flowing with emotions, I'm afraid she is not a steady person. And she looks so beautiful, King Luoyang is foolish, there are so many guards in the mansion, I'm afraid someone will take advantage of her."

  Gu Jin coughed.

  She could also see that Qianlan was not a virgin.

  A maiden's and a woman's eyebrows are different. From a maiden to a woman, the center of the eyebrow will gradually spread apart.

  Gu Jin didn't know that Qian Lan was having an affair or had already been taken in by the King of Luoyang. The King of Luoyang, even if he had taken her in, didn't understand what he had done.

  "I won't tolerate having a concubine, and you can't accept her either. What's the point of thinking about this?" Gu Jin said, "Even if King Luoyang had favored her in the past, it has nothing to do with you now."

  Zhu Zhongjun burst out laughing.

  "But your concerns are not unfounded." Gu Jin said, "Men often have ulterior motives, and the King of Luoyang is a fool, it's hard to guarantee that everyone in the palace is loyal. If someone gets reckless and causes an accident, not only will you and I lose face, but also the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. Why don't you go back and use your inability to part with Qianlan as an excuse to investigate the truth..."

  Zhu Zhongjun didn't want to get involved.

  He now only wants to enjoy a leisurely life and have fun with Gu Jin.

  He leaned on the pillow of Gu's bed and said: "I am a fool!"

  Just going to push things onto Gu Jinzhi.

  Gu Jinzhi pinched his leg heavily.

  He yelled and got up to dodge, then continued lying down, pulling the quilt over his face: "You idiot doesn't know anything, it's useless for you to pinch me."

  Gu Jin's smile and tears are all fake.

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