The first major event was when Little Prince Leng intercepted Miss Qianyue on the street and attempted to kill her, but was stopped and dealt with privately by Heir Rongjing. Many in the capital heard about it, as it happened on a busy street, but no one dared to speak of it openly. Ordinary citizens secretly celebrated, while the high-ranking families of the capital feigned ignorance, leaving the emperor seemingly unaware. If he did know, he tacitly allowed it to be resolved in private. Reportedly, after Little Prince Leng returned that day, he was punished by Old Prince Leng, who made him kneel in the ancestral hall. However, the exact happenings within the Prince of Filial Piety's residence were unknown, and overall, the incident didn't cause much of a stir.
The second matter involved the Crown Prince of Southern Liang, who, after being in a drunken stupor for half a month, finally sobered up a few days ago. He descended from Lingtai Temple to the capital, where the emperor arranged for him to temporarily stay in Southern Liang's palace. Admiring the prosperity of the Heavenly Saint Dynasty, the Crown Prince roamed the streets daily, especially visiting places of entertainment. With his dashing looks and charming, captivating eyes, he captivated the hearts of many women, especially in the pleasure houses. Young ladies from prominent families in the capital were also taken with his allure upon catching glimpses of him on the streets. In just a few days, the Crown Prince's reputation as a romantic figure overshadowed many of the capital's noblemen, becoming the talk of the town.
The third notable event happened two weeks ago when Second Miss Rong Linglan from Prince Rong's residence and Little Princess Leng Shuli from the Prince of Filial Piety's residence fought over a jealous dispute. Rong Linglan scratched Leng Shuli's scalp, and Leng Shuli left several bloody marks on Rong Linglan's neck, resulting in both young women bleeding in the Crown Prince's residence. This incident became a hot topic among the citizens of the capital.
The fourth incident was when Princess Qingwan attempted to drown herself in a lake but was rescued in time by Heir Yun Muhan from Prince Yun's Mansion. Although her life was saved, she was weakened and bedridden, often drifting between consciousness and unconsciousness. The emperor was deeply concerned and ordered Heir Yun Muhan to stay in the palace next to the princess's chambers to look after her. Although this was unorthodox, everyone in the Heavenly Saint Dynasty saw the two as an ideal match, and no ministers raised any objections.
These four major events were just a few among many happenings. As Cailian and the others animatedly recounted the news, Yun Qianyue occasionally sighed, feeling that she had missed out on a lot of excitement during her seclusion these past two weeks.
By the second quarter of the evening, Cailian and the others still had much to share, but they remembered Yun Qianyue's early start to attend the martial arts tournament tomorrow. Exercising restraint, they left, allowing the courtyard to return to peace.
Lying on her bed, Yun Qianyue couldn't sleep, her mind going over the people she expected to see tomorrow, until she finally drifted off late at night.
The next morning, at dawn, Yun Qianyue woke up on her own. After practicing Tai Chi and loosening up, she felt refreshed, determined to handle anything that came her way. If that old emperor dared to scheme against her, she would make sure to empty his already depleted treasury.
Cailian entered to assist Yun Qianyue with her bath, attire, and grooming. After finishing breakfast, Yun Meng arrived hurriedly, his voice reaching her before he did—typical of Prince Yun's Mansion's busy steward. "Miss Qianyue, are you ready? Heir Rongjing's carriage is waiting at the entrance. Will you be going with him to the palace?"
"Rongjing? He's here again?" Yun Qianyue raised an eyebrow, thinking how persistent he was.
"Heir Yun is going directly to the arena from the palace, so it's more convenient for Heir Rongjing to pick you up. Both the Old Lord and His Highness feel reassured with you in Heir Rongjing's company," Yun Meng chuckled.
Yun Qianyue rolled her eyes, feeling as if she were being handed over to Rongjing.
"Miss, please hurry! Don't keep Heir Rongjing waiting," Yun Meng urged.
"Alright!" Yun Qianyue stepped out, reminding Cailian and the others, "No need for you to come along. You won't be allowed into the arena, and standing under the sun isn't pleasant. Just stay at the mansion."
"Yes, Miss!" Cailian, understanding the restrictions, nodded obediently.
Yun Qianyue left her courtyard, heading toward the mansion's main gate.
Yun Meng followed half a step behind, advising, "Miss, today isn't like usual. You must stay by Heir Rongjing or our Heir's side, and don't wander off."
"Understood," Yun Qianyue nodded.
Yun Meng fell silent as they walked.
Upon reaching the gate, Yun Qianyue saw, in addition to Rongjing's all-black carriage, an exceptionally ornate one. She noticed Yun Xianghe, dressed in lavish attire, standing by Rongjing's carriage, seemingly speaking to him, though the curtain remained down. Yun Qianyue raised an eyebrow and asked, "Uncle Meng, where is she going?"
"Miss Qianyue, the eldest miss is going to the palace to visit the empress. A few days ago, she expressed her longing to see her and sent a request for permission. The empress granted it for today," Yun Meng replied in a low voice.
"Hmm!" Yun Qianyue nodded, inwardly sneering. Yun Xianghe clearly wasn't one to stay idle.
"Although the empress treats you well, Miss, she is also quite fond of the eldest miss," Yun Meng whispered, "Concubine Feng was demoted to a servant because of you, and the eldest miss likely holds a grudge. Miss Qianyue, be cautious of her. The eldest miss has been actively social lately, attending gatherings with young ladies from other residences. Over the years, you haven't mingled much with the young ladies in the capital, but she's well-regarded in their circles."
"I understand. Thank you for the reminder, Uncle Meng," Yun Qianyue nodded.
Yun Meng said no more, and the two approached the gate.
Hearing their footsteps, Yun Xianghe turned and saw Yun Qianyue. A hint of jealousy and resentment flashed in her eyes, but she quickly feigned concern, approaching with a gentle smile. "Sister, you've grown so thin these days!"
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