Chapter 285: 285 conditions (first update)

Chapter 285: 285 conditions (first update)

Chapter 285 285 Conditions (first update)

Chu Qianhuang's heart was completely settled.

Since all the talismans she gave Shen Wan had been used up, and the imperial physician and doctors were helpless because of Gu Zhiyan's illness, the matter was almost certain.

The wind and snow were still blowing wildly outside the window, and it was clearly not yet midnight, but the weather was as gloomy as the devilish hour at dusk.

There was only one lamp lit in the Nuan Pavilion, and the dim light shone on Chu Qianhuang's smooth cheeks. His black eyes were bright and lively, and his whole figure was like a blooming flower.

But in Shen Wan's eyes, the delicate flower in front of her was extremely poisonous.

Shen Wan looked at Chu Qianhuang quietly for a moment, then closed her eyes, seemingly trying desperately to calm down her emotions.

When she opened her eyes again, her dark pupils were as deep as if they were trying to **** people in. She said without any fluctuation in her tone: "You can just say what you have to say."

The simple words were spoken slowly and heavily.

Facing Shen Wan's question, Chu Qianhuang smiled and said nothing. She turned her eyes slightly and glanced at the two little maids next to her.

Aunt Rong was very discerning, and immediately called the maids in the room out, and stood guard at the door herself. Then she heard Chu Qianhuang say meaningfully: "Some people say that fate is arranged by God, but I think so. Fate is cultivated by oneself.”

The aunt and nephew looked at each other quietly. Their expressions were obviously calm, but Grandma Rong felt out of breath and the air seemed to condense.

Shen Wan took another deep breath and said slowly in a suppressed voice: "Then what do you think I should do?"

Chu Qianhuang smiled slightly, not feeling uncomfortable at all under Shen Wan's threatening gaze. There was a calmness and calmness in her smile, and her voice was still gentle and respectful: "I heard that my uncle received it as a gift for the third princess. The job of getting married."

Shen Wan didn't expect Chu Qianhuang to mention this matter at all. She opened her eyes slightly in surprise and her heart skipped a beat.

Prince Jing is a member of the imperial clan. He has been working as an errand in the Ministry of Rites over the years. Most of the errands involved are related to the clan. For example, when the emperor goes to the Ancestral Temple to offer sacrifices during the New Year, Prince Jing will be responsible for the preparations at the Ancestral Temple. For example, Princess Yongan married away last year. Youzhou was given in marriage by Prince Jing...

This time the third princess married Nan Hao. The Ministry of Rites and the Clan Office were responsible for the wedding. Prince Jing just took the wedding errand, and it was not just Prince Jing who went there, there was also the prince. Or the prince may go with him to show that Da Qi attaches great importance to the marriage between the two countries.

Shen Wan didn't speak for a long time, her eyes were deep and sharp, as if she wanted to cut Chu Qianhuang open and see her core.

Chu Qianhuang also saw that Shen Wan's eyes had changed, and she also knew that Shen Wan was very dissatisfied with her, but she didn't care and didn't care.

After what happened to her during these days, she also completely understood that placing hope in the old relationship was illusory.

The warmth and coldness of human relationships are like drinking water, only one can know it himself.

Once she is no longer Shen Zhi's daughter, the Shen family's affection for her will end there.

If she wants to achieve her goal, she must do whatever it takes and rely on herself.

As the saying goes, if you hit a snake, it will hit you three inches.

No matter who he is, whether he is noble or poor, as long as his weakness is caught, he will become a lamb to be slaughtered.

Shen Wan's weakness is Gu Zhiyan.

Although Chu Qianhuang did not want to take advantage of Gu Zhiyan, and she also hated those conspiracies, but she was just a weak woman. She could not take the imperial examination or go to the battlefield. If she wanted to realize her ambitions and dreams, she could not rely on charity from others. She had to fight for it herself.

Otherwise, what awaits her will be a bleak and irreversible end.

The world is not black and white, there are also gray areas.

Chu Qianhuang looked at Shen Wan steadily and said calmly: "This talisman was 'cultivated' by fate. It is not something you can just ask for. Only I can get it."

The "medicine" she used was both medicine and poison. In this ancient time when there was no Western medicine, it was absolutely impossible for those Chinese doctors to see the problem.

A look of contempt flashed across Chu Qianhuang's eyes, and he sat there elegantly, his expression more confident.

In this world, she is the only one who knows this medicine, and she is the only one who can alleviate Gu Zhiyan's illness.

Shen Wan took in the subtle changes in Chu Qianhuang's expression and asked directly: "What do you want?"

After talking about this, even without asking, Shen Wan knew that it was Chu Qianhuang who had done something on the so-called talisman paper.

If Shen Wan once had any trace of friendship for Chu Qianhuang, at this moment, it was completely crushed and disappeared by Chu Qianhuang's actions.

Shen Wan's heart was very calm, a kind of calmness after extreme disappointment, and she even breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Chu Qianhuang needs it.

Transaction, as long as the other party has needs and desires, the transaction can be completed.

To be afraid is to be afraid that the other party's malice is just for revenge, without seeking anything.

For a moment, Shen Wan's eyes were reminded of those past events about the Mei family. The unforgettable scenes flashed back one by one, piercing her heart like needles.

The scene finally settled on Gu Zhiyan's flushed face just now.

Shen Wan clenched her fists subconsciously and stared at Chu Qianhuang, waiting for her to make her terms.

Since Shen Wan asked directly, Chu Qianhuang did not beat around the bush and said directly: "I want to go to Nanhao, aunt, as long as you convince my uncle to take me to Nanhao."

"This is impossible!" Shen Wan immediately refused without thinking, raising her voice slightly.

Although Prince Jing was in charge of the wedding ceremony for the third princess, this was a marriage between two countries, and all etiquette was regulated. The list of the bride-to-be team was also determined by the Ministry of Etiquette.

From the royal family members, officials of the Ministry of Rites, and the princess's companions, to the chamberlains, palace maids, nuns, and the imperial guards who brought the bride, everything was clear and clear. No one could have more, and no one could have less.

It is impossible to stuff Chu Qianhuang into the wedding party for no reason. In what capacity?

Moreover, Chu Qianhuang is the daughter of the Chu family. No matter what, she is still the daughter of the Hou family. She can't go there as a palace maid, right?

This condition is not only ridiculous, but it is also beyond the reach of the Prince's Palace.

Shen Wan said again: "Why don't you change the conditions?"

Doubts were rolling in her heart, and she didn't understand why Chu Qianhuang wanted to accompany the third princess Nan Hao. It couldn't be because he was thinking about his friendship with the third princess's classmate, right? Thinking about it with your toes, it's impossible.

"No, I just want to go to Nanhao." Chu Qianhuang shook her head and said in a tone that left no room for doubt. There was still a faint smile on her lips, just like when she turned around.

Shen Wan: "..."

Shen Wan secretly clenched her fists, and a dark cloud came into her eyes. Her chest felt like a ball of cotton was stuffed in her chest. She felt extremely uncomfortable, and then said: "The Chu family will not agree."

Chu Qianhuang stared at every change in Shen Wan's expression, chuckled, seemed to be sneering, and seemed to be casual, and then said: "I just want to go to Nanhao."

She elegantly picked up the tea cup and blew gently on the floating leaves on the tea soup, as if she didn't want to say anything.

The room fell silent again, eerily silent.

The two faced each other quietly, seeming to be engaged in a silent battle.

For a moment, no one spoke, and no one was willing to give in. In other words, they both had their own bottom line and could not retreat.

The wind outside the window became extremely harsh and loud.

"princess!"

Suddenly, an anxious female voice outside the Nuan Pavilion broke the silence here.

The eldest maid rushed into the Nuan Pavilion like a gust of wind. The door curtain behind her fell to the ground and swayed in mid-air.

"Princess, the county master has begun to twitch!" The maid said nervously without caring about etiquette, and she was so panicked that she was at a loss. They had already tried every available method on Gu Zhiyan.

The originally tense atmosphere suddenly took a turn for the worse.

Shen Wan: "!!"

At this moment, Shen Wan's mind went blank, except for worries about her daughter.

She stood up suddenly, her face was pale, and all the strength in her body seemed to have been taken away. Her feet were weak and she almost stumbled down. Fortunately, the maid held her up quickly and shouted, "Princess." careful".

The hearts of parents in the world. Chu Qianhuang looked at the scene in front of her and sighed quietly, looking at Shen Wan with a bit of condescending pity in her eyes.

From Shen Wan's perspective as a mother, she sympathized with Shen Wan. Maternal love was probably the only selfless thing in the world.

only…

Chu Qianhuang looked at Shen Wan with a subtle emotion in his eyes.

Last year, when Gu Zhiyan was kidnapped, she heard Shen Zhi mention a few words about Prince Jing's concubine, the Mei family. At that time, Shen Zhi spoke vaguely, and Chu Qianhuang didn't pay much attention to it. , after all, this is Shen Wan's housework. It wasn't until recently, when she investigated Gu Zhiyan's illness again, that she learned more about the inside story.

This incident is in line with the saying that poor people must be hateful.

The cause caused by Shen Wan was reported to Gu Zhiyan, causing Gu Zhiyan to suffer from amnesia.

Reincarnation and karma are the laws of heaven, that's about it.

Chu Qianhuang stood up and took out a piece of talisman from his sleeve pocket. Shen Wan naturally saw the talisman, and her originally chaotic and dark eyes instantly became as bright as a lit lantern.

"Forget it, aunt, I won't force you." Chu Qianhuang sighed, walked forward slowly, and handed the talisman to Shen Wan, "This is the talisman I asked for from Wuwei Guanxin, hey, Qiniang She has repeated high fevers and has been ill for a long time. As a cousin, I feel sorry for her..."

"But the talisman only relies on 'fate', so I can only take out this one."

Although there was no threat in Chu Qianhuang's few words, and her expression was as gentle and generous as usual, Shen Wan could still hear the obvious threat from every word of her words.

Shen Wan: "!!"

Shen Wan's pupils shrank, her lips tightened, and she did not reach out to pick up the talisman paper.

Grandma Rong and the eldest maid stared closely at the fluttering talisman paper, their hearts rising in their throats little by little. They both hesitated to speak and looked at Shen Wan's face again.

Chu Qianhuang smiled, her smile was clear and shallow, and she said clearly: "Aunt, you don't need to go to your mother... It was the Chu family who gave up on me first."

Since the Chu family feels sorry for her, she will not have any nostalgia for the Chu family. She is not the Holy Virgin White Lotus!

Therefore, even if Shen Wan went to find Shen Zhi to come forward, it would be useless. She would not compromise. In the worst case, both the jade and the stone would be destroyed.

She was rubble, and Gu Zhiyan was porcelain.

Rubble is not afraid of being touched by porcelain, and rubble is not more valuable than porcelain.

Chu Qianhuang looked at Shen Wan intently, and said calmly in a tone that could see through the world: "Aunt, I have nothing to lose, but Qiniang still has aunt, you, and uncle..."

She was willing to gamble her future. If she didn't succeed, she would be benevolent. But were Prince Jing and Shen Wan willing to gamble with Gu Zhiyan's life?

Anyway, she has shown her trump card, now it's up to Shen Wan's choice.

"..." Shen Wan remained silent and motionless.

But her gradually red eyes and the white-knuckled fingers holding the handkerchief betrayed her. Her mood was far from as calm as she appeared.

Chu Qianhuang curled her lower lip again, and her tone became softer.

She took another half step forward, put the talisman into Shen Yuan's hand with her own hands, and took the initiative to end today's conversation: "Aunt, please think about it slowly, I will leave first."

Then, she took three steps back and blessed her body gracefully, "When Qiniang gets better in a few days, I'll come see her again."

Chu Qianhuang had a bright smile and a calm expression, as if she had no quarrel with Shen Wan, as if she was still the eldest daughter of the Chu family who was loved by Shen Wan and could freely come and go in Jingjun Prince's palace.

Without waiting for Shen Wan to react, Chu Qianhuang turned around and walked lightly towards the door curtain. When he reached the door, he stopped suddenly, looked back at Shen Wan again, and then went out.

Aunt Rong sent the person out of the main room, and then ordered a little maid guarding under the eaves to see Chu Qianhuang off.

Aunt Rong didn't go back immediately, her angry eyes were like nails piercing Chu Qianhuang's body. She waited until her back disappeared before she looked away and returned to Nuange again.

Shen Wan still stood there blankly, motionless, as if half of her soul had been lost.

In her hand, she still held the talisman that Chu Qianhuang gave her. The talisman had been crumpled into a ball, as if a drowning person had grabbed the last piece of driftwood.

Aunt Rong moved her lips, trying to make a sound, but there was a burst of messy and rapid footsteps coming from behind, and a little maid hurried over and said: "Princess, the county master, her convulsions became more severe, and she also vomited." Yellow water..."

The little maid was almost crying.

Shen Wan's body trembled suddenly, as if he had been struck by lightning.

She hurriedly rushed towards the Bisha cabinet where Gu Zhiyan was temporarily staying. She ran faster and faster, so panicked that she didn't care about her steps. She shouted: "Qiniang... Qiniang..."

A faint mist appeared in Shen Wan's eyes again, and she almost fell down accidentally. Fortunately, the maid held her up again.

After Shen Wan stood firm, he continued to rush forward until he reached Gu Zhiyan's bed.

The room was filled with the sour smell of vomit, but Shen Wan didn't notice it at all.

Behind, Nanny Rong was a few steps behind. Looking at Shen Wan's fragile back, she felt angry and distressed.

She was also in Nuan Pavilion just now and heard what Chu Qianhuang said. She was frightened and filled with indignation.

Princess Shen Wan watched Chu Qianhuang grow up and always liked Chu Qianhuang. In the past ten years, she often took her to stay in the palace. The county lord has also played well with his cousin Chu Qianhuang since he was a child. In the past, when the county lord was not sick, he was like Chu Qianhuang's little tail. He was always longer than his cousin, and treated her better than the one from the county prince's palace. Those cousins ​​are still close.

However, Chu Qianhuang actually attacked the county lord!

Her heart is too cruel and poisonous!

Aunt Rong walked to Shen Wan's side and also looked at Gu Zhiyan on the couch.

Gu Zhiyan's flushed face, her eyes rolled up, she twisted her head unconsciously, and her limbs were twitching and contracting clonicly. The wet nurse was holding down Gu Zhiyan's limbs, for fear that she would accidentally Hurt herself.

Shen Wan stared at Gu Zhiyan closely through the blurred water in front of her eyes, and squeezed the talisman in her hand tighter.

Imperial physicians and doctors have said that if treatment is delayed, high fever and convulsions will occur repeatedly in children, and in severe cases, the daughter's intelligence may even be impaired.

In the room, the air became more and more oppressive, and everyone's heart felt as if there was a huge stone weighing heavily on them.

In the dead water-like silence, only Gu Zhiyan's unbearable murmurs could be heard intermittently.

On the other side, Chu Qianhuang had already walked out of the main courtyard and was walking towards the Yimen. The little maid from the palace walked in front to guide her, and her eldest maid held Qin and held an umbrella for her to protect her from the wind and snow.

The huge palace is shrouded in the wind and snow. In this cold winter with heavy snowfall, the evergreen trees in the courtyard are still lush and green, defying the wind and cold.

As Chu Qianhuang walked, she gathered up her cloak. The biting cold wind blew on her face like a knife. Her cheeks were red, her expression was proud, and her steps were steady, as beautiful as the red plums in the wind and snow. fire.

A confident and determined smile appeared on her lips.

This was a retreat she had planned for herself.

After her life experience with Chu Qianchen was revealed, Chu Qianhuang's heart and blood ran cold. She no longer had any unrealistic extravagant hopes and began to plan an escape route for herself.

At that time, she knew that the Hou Mansion, Shen Zhi and Mu Guogong's Mansion were all unreliable in the future. Chu Lingxiao and Aunt Jiang were exiled again, and the only one she could rely on was herself.

She had already anticipated the worst case scenario. Not only would she lose her status as the legitimate daughter of the Marquis, but she would also lose her position as the princess's companion, and would not be able to go to Nanhao.

She can accept the others, but she must not accept the last one, which is tantamount to taking away her last glimmer of hope.

Therefore, Chu Qianhuang had already considered it in advance.

When the third princess got married, she not only had to be accompanied by a princess, but she also had to be married by officials from the Ministry of Etiquette and members of the royal family. But such a trivial matter as who would do the marrying was not something she saw in her dream.

She could only try to figure it out on her own.

She was not familiar with the officials of the Ministry of Rites, and it was impossible for her to establish a relationship with the Minister of Rites, the Minister of Rites, etc. within a period of time, so she could only start with the royal family members.

As a Zongling, Prince Li was originally a suitable candidate, but he was already old and could not withstand the fatigue of traveling and traveling, so it was impossible for him to go to the wedding ceremony.

Excluding a few idle princes and princes and princes who held military positions, Chu Qianhuang felt that the most likely candidate was Prince Jing, who served in the Ministry of Rites. After all, he had also married Princess Yongle last year.

As for the royal relatives, the prince should also go to the wedding party, but the princess is narrow-minded. If she goes to ask for help from the prince or the princess, she might think that she is recommending herself to the prince.

After thinking about it, the person who was easiest for her to attack and had the biggest loopholes was Prince Jing.

She had to take advantage of everything she could and do the best she could.

At this time, Chu Qianhuang finally reached the Yimen. The Yimen was deserted, with no carriage at all, and only countless snowflakes falling.

Not long after it started snowing, a thin layer of snow had already accumulated on the ground, and some footprints were faintly visible.

The concierge saw them, walked over quickly, and whispered to the little maid who was guiding Chu Qianhuang. Only then did the little maid realize that Chu Qianhuang was not coming in a carriage on such a windy and snowy day. of.

The little maid was a little surprised and suggested nonchalantly: "Miss Chu, please wait a moment. I'll ask you to prepare a carriage to take the girl back to the Marquis' Mansion."

"No need." Chu Qianhuang smiled calmly and generously.

She didn't come by carriage when she came to the Prince's Mansion today.

Shen Zhi has been very strict with her recently. Once she uses the carriage of the Marquis Mansion, Shen Zhi will definitely find out that she has come to Jingjun Prince's Mansion.

Thinking of this, Chu Qianhuang felt bored, but there was still a faint smile on her beautiful face.

Seeing this, the little maid did not force her, and just said: "Then slave, please send the girl to the door."

Chu Qianhuang responded with a smile.

The little maid and the concierge quickly sent the people to the east corner gate. Chu Qianhuang left with Baoqin, and happened to pass by a man riding a black horse.

The other party seemed to be in a hurry, and did not even look at Chu Qianhuang's master and servant, whose faces were covered by oil-paper umbrellas. However, Chu Qianhuang noticed the other party.

Today is also Wan Niangniang, the second update is at 14:00

I saw the message. This one is meant to focus on emotional scenes (think A-Yan and A-Yi), so don’t worry about there being no emotional scenes. It will just be reduced a bit to speed up the pace of the plot~

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