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  Meng Wanlu smiled wryly and said faintly, "I'm not clear either. I just can't put him down after seeing him. Although I know he doesn't like me, I still won't give up. In fact, this so-called title of Fourth Prince's Consort is actually empty. The whole palace only recognizes Murong Feng, and it has nothing to do with me. But even so, I still can't put him down, even if it means being alone until dawn."

  "Fourth Young Master's wife, why are you doing this?" Xia He said in confusion. "In Xia He's opinion, you should find a good man to spend the rest of your life with, why waste time on someone who isn't worth it? Since the Fourth Young Master has deep feelings for Murong Feng, you shouldn't bother with him anymore, can't you just live your own life well? That Fourth Young Master, in terms of character, is only average, and in terms of talent, is also just average. Not only does Old Madame not understand why you like him, even I, a servant, don't understand why you would like him."

  Meng Wanlu slightly furrowed her brow, remained still for a moment, then softly let out a long sigh and said: "Actually, I don't want to make things difficult for myself either, it's just that...I couldn't put it down."

  Xiahe looked at Meng Wanluo and thought for a moment before saying, "If you must like the Fourth Prince, I'll help you deal with Murong Feng. If he weren't around, the Fourth Prince would definitely notice your existence."

  Meng Wanlu was slightly stunned, but didn't say anything.

  Simazhe couldn't fall asleep, tossing and turning in bed, thinking of nothing but Hongyu. How was she enduring it now in the Si Gu Yuan? Hongyu's body wasn't good to begin with, especially after getting injured, there hadn't been a comfortable day since then, always in unbearable pain, suffering greatly. Now in that cold desolate place, how could she endure this pain and loneliness?!

  That little Wu, what exactly did she use to scratch Hong Yu and make her so sad? Logically speaking, with Empress Li's medicine, that small scratch shouldn't be a problem. But why is it that even now, although the wound has healed and scabbed over, it still hurts from time to time? Is it because Hong Yu is too soft-hearted and doesn't want to bother with a mere servant? Sima Zhe is furious in his heart and several times wanted to find little Wu to settle accounts, but because Empress Li is in the middle of this, he can't do anything. After all, Empress Li is the emperor's consort, while little Wu is just a servant given to Empress Li by her mother. The most hateful thing is that Empress Li has a good relationship with fourth brother, and fourth brother has always had a bad impression of Hong Yu, making Sima Zhe not even dare to ask for his help.

  Could it be that Hongyu's injury last time was really related to Yu Jiao's injury? Hongyu wouldn't be so ruthless, would she? Moreover, Hongyu still did it for him, not wanting his future to be ruined because of a courtesan. In the end, everything is still because of him.

  "Husband, do you have something on your mind? It's so late and yet you can't fall asleep?" Mu Rong Xuan felt a pang in her heart. This husband of hers was the one she shared a bed with, but he was always thinking about another woman. What was it about Hong Yu that made him unwilling to let go? To put it bluntly, it was because he wasn't the one who had given up, but rather Hong Yu. The things you can't get are always the most alluring. This time, Mu Rong Xue didn't care what her reasons were, she had really helped Mu Rong Xuan vent some of her anger. Thinking about how Hong Yu was now stuck in the Reflection Pavilion, Mu Rong Xuan felt a little better. That woman was so vicious, if they were to serve the same husband together, who knows whether she would end up falling into her trap.

  "I didn't think of anything, I just wasn't tired. Why don't you sleep?" Sima Zhe tried to boost his spirits. If Murong Xuan knew about him and Hongyu, he would definitely not let him off lightly. He was afraid that if Murong Qingliang found out, it would really ruin his own crown prince prospects.

  "I'm not sleepy either." Murong Xuan sighed softly and said, "Thinking of Hongyu is really pitiful. Now in the desolate Si Gu Yuan, I don't know if this weak woman can hold on. Because of Sima Qiang and Liu's family, Hongyu has also been implicated. I'm afraid no one dares to get close to them. If they do get close, they'll provoke Father and Grandmother, and it won't end well."

  Simazhe did not make a sound, Murong Xuan said with reason, if the king and grandmother, especially grandmother, knew that he had an affair with Hongyu, I'm afraid there would be no good fruit to eat. First of all, this position of Da Taizi would not be stable.

  "It's also pitiful to think about it, originally Sima Qiang was also a prince, guarding the border, how many people envied and flattered him, now that he has lost his status as a prince, he is not even comparable to a eunuch, in that Si Gu Yuan, day after day, lonely and desolate, truly difficult for him." Murong Xuan seemed to be unintentionally sighing, lightly breathing out.

  Simazhe's heart skipped a beat, it seemed that Murong Juan's words had underlying meaning, perhaps the speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. If he wasn't careful, he would fall into the trap set by his father and grandmother, and the consequences wouldn't be better than Sima Qian's.

  Hongyu and power, just like the first time, were ruthlessly placed in front of him. Back then, Hongyu betrayed him, now, is she still worth it for him to give up something for her? The problem is, even if he wanted to, his grandmother would never agree to let Hongyu become the crown princess. Murong Xuan, although not a particularly favored granddaughter-in-law by her grandmother, had always been well-received and was really suitable to be a future empress.

  "Although Second Brother is no longer the crown prince, he is still Father's son. If one day... perhaps he can turn things around." Sima Zhe tried to think positively and said, "Hongyu, oh, Second Brother's wife, maybe she can return to the Wei manor again. Speaking of which, this Second Brother's wife is my cousin - her father is my uncle, although not born from my aunt, but still considered a relative. Father shouldn't be too harsh."

  Murong Xuan smiled lightly and said, "You think he's a prince who can be like an imperial uncle, someone the emperor wouldn't even ask about? I'm afraid only your fourth brother can do that. Firstly, his personality is similar to the imperial uncle's, carefree and not fond of power. Secondly, there's also my third sister, who is very dear to our grandmother, so no one wants to offend them. But if the emperor passes away after a hundred years and a new emperor takes over, will there be any affection between brothers? As his wife, I don't think so."

  Simazhe didn't make a sound.

  "Sleep for now, perhaps there will be more to deal with tomorrow morning." Murong Xuan's gentle persuasion was accompanied by an expression that looked very wise and considerate, as if she had only Sima Zhe's interests at heart.

  He glanced sideways at Murong Qian, seeing the worry on her face, Sima Zhe gently shook his head. Perhaps those he had wronged were not just Hong Yu, but also this woman in front of him, and it seemed that he had let her down for her whole life.

  As the eldest prince, the future king of the Great Xing Dynasty, he actually had an affair with his brother's wife. If this were to get out, it would not only cost him his current position but also his entire family and life. How could the Emperor allow his own son to do something so immoral?!