Qi Aoshan nodded, "That's right, but when I first met You Fuguo, it wasn't like that. It was purely because my mother favored his character and learning, and I also thought he was quite good, with a feeling of excitement."

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“We also had a sweet time together, but then something happened. He got involved in some trouble he shouldn't have.”

"Otherwise, I wouldn't be in this predicament now!" she said.

Yang Ruqing curled her lips, "Let the past be the past. I won't talk about it anymore. People have to look forward."

Qi Aoshan nodded, "Right, Madam Luo, have you heard the name Mili?"

Yang Ruqing was stunned. "No, what's wrong?"

This name, she seemed to have heard it mentioned by someone before, but at this moment, she couldn't remember.

Qi Aoshan said, "Mimi was originally a maidservant brought over from the Fang family by Concubine Fei. When she was in Prince's Mansion, Mimi was favored by my sixth elder brother."

Later, when the sixth brother ascended the throne, this Mi'er was also bestowed the title of noble consort. It can be said that for a time, Mi'er enjoyed exclusive favor in the palace.

My sixth older brother would go to Meier's place every time he finished his work at court, neglecting the Empress and several other consorts.

For this matter, officials from the court and several high-ranking ministers from the cabinet have all gone to my sixth elder brother, pleading with His Majesty to show equal favor and care to everyone.

Under pressure from all the officials and ministers, my sixth elder brother went to see his empress consort and the other concubines, but that was just a formality.

"The love between the Emperor and Empress is for show, meant for everyone else to see. Towards other concubines, he is indifferent at best. Mi'er is still his favorite."

Upon hearing Qi Aoshan's words, Yang Ruqing finally remembered why she found the name "Miel" familiar.

During the Chinese New Year, Mu Zichuan came back. During the idle chat after the meal, he also mentioned this matter.

"Madam Luo, guess this: that Mi'er, just a humble maidservant, why is she so favored in the palace? What makes her so special?" Qi Aoshan smiled and winked.

Yang Ruqing also had a hint of curiosity, and thought, “The most abundant things in the harem are all kinds of beautiful women, and intelligent women as well,”

"I think, that Mier, she just got lucky. Good luck, good timing, the right place and the right people, so she got the emperor's favor," she said.

Qi Aoshan snapped her fingers. "That's right, it really was luck, that Millie's luck is just so good."

"I used to wonder why she was so lucky, able to stand out from so many beautiful and talented women in the harem and capture my sixth brother's heart?"

Last time when I planned to marry far away to Tianhai County, I went to the palace to see my father. By chance, I saw that honeyed Noble Consort.

"Goodness gracious, I thought I was seeing things at first. I thought it was Mrs. Luo!"

"Upon closer inspection, she bore a resemblance to you, about seven or eight out of ten. However, her mannerisms, bearing, and the very expression in her eyes were completely unlike yours."

"Madam Luo, your eyes are bright and your bearing is spirited. As for her, her gaze is filled with allure,"

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"I think my sixth older brother dotes on her so much because he's trying to find your shadow in her, treating her as a substitute for you!" Qi Aoshan said.

Yang Ruqing was furious.

"Princess, can we change the subject? I'm getting a bit tired of this one. Besides, we keep talking about your older brother and his harem. It's not very interesting." she said.

"Isn't it interesting? I find it quite interesting, don't you think? We women just love gossiping, don't we?"

Yang Ruqing looked helpless: "I like gossip too, but I don't like it when it involves me. I'm caught in the crossfire just by being here, so let's not talk about this."

Qi Aoshan thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay, then let's not talk about this. So what shall we talk about?"

Yang Ruqing smiled and lowered her voice, "Tell me about you. I heard you pushed your fiancé into the water a few days ago? What happened?"

When it came to this matter, Qi Aoshan's beautiful eyebrows were tightly furrowed together, her face full of disgust.

“Don't even mention Wu Zhi, that guy is ugly to begin with, and he's such a jerk. He's so lecherous, it's disgusting.” she said.

He comes to this courtyard every other day to visit me, bringing all sorts of novelties as gifts, trying to curry favor with me.

"Humph, this princess is not someone that a mere county magistrate's son could win over? Perhaps he should take a good look in the mirror?"

“Dare he still want to hold my hand, the hand of this princess? Could that filthy pig's hoof even touch it?” she said.

"You pushed someone into the water just for this?"

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Qi Aoshan nodded: "That's right, anyway, I didn't come here to really marry him. I just came to cooperate with General Luo in investigating Wu Zhi's father. When the task is completed, I will still return to Beijing."

Yang Ruqing hummed, "Wu Zhi has caught a cold these days, he probably won't bother you."

Qi Aoshan said, "This is exactly the result I wanted. These past two days have been a little quieter."

"Madam Luo, when your General Luo returns, could you please ask him when he'll be ready to start?"

“I have been cooped up in this courtyard for over two months, and then there were another two months of bumpy travel. Throughout these four long months, I have been gritting my teeth and persevering.”

“I just want to get started and solve the problems here so I can go back to Beijing as soon as possible. The food here, I don't like it at all, not even the steamed buns are authentic, and the dishes are all seafood.”

“Whenever I eat seafood, I get itchy all over and break out in hives. It’s terrible.”

Qi Aoshan said, rolling up her own sleeves to let Yang Ruoheng look.

"Oh dear, you have a shellfish allergy. You can't eat this anymore." Yang Ruqing said.

Qi Aoshan looked confused, "Allergic? What do you mean?"

"That is to say, your body doesn't suit eating seafood. If you eat too much, an allergy could make you very miserable, even life-threatening." Yang Ruoqing said.

Qi Aoshan was so frightened that her face turned pale. "Damn quack doctors, I told them I felt unwell, and they just kept giving me medicine,"

"Drinking medicine non-stop, one bowl after another, it made my skin dull and lifeless. It turns out this is the situation!"

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"Madam Luo, you must surely have a way to cure me?" she asked again.

Yang Ruqing said: "The treatment is very simple. Just don't eat seafood, and have your subordinates tailor-make your previous diet for you. It will get better gradually."

Qi Aoshan nodded repeatedly.

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The two women chatted for a while longer, and outside, Luo Fengtang had returned.

Qi Aoshan immediately stood up, her plain face filled with respect.

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Yang Ruqing glanced at Qi Aoshan's appearance. It was completely different from the Ninth Princess who had been lying on her side, sipping barley tea, and gossiping everywhere just now.

Evidently, she was a bit afraid of Tang Ya Zi.

Yang Ruqing chuckled secretly. At this moment, Luofengtang had already entered the house.

Seeing Qi Aoshan, Luo Fengtang did not show any surprise. As a subject, it was the Ninth Princess who took the initiative to greet Luo Fengtang.

Luo Fengtang merely nodded lightly, his gaze returning to Yang Ruoheng.

"It's almost noon, what are you thinking of eating? Are you going out or cooking at home?" he asked.

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