Chapter 282 Cannon fodder in the novel about the female leader (25)
Chapter 282 Cannon fodder in the novel about the female leader (25)
She came here quite early, and soon after she arrived, she noticed that the plot had changed.
Beiyan, which was originally targeted and suppressed by Dongli and Nanqin, unexpectedly became the leader of the three countries. Its many measures made the other two countries dare not make any small moves.
Although the princess's reputation was as bad as ever, her abilities were much stronger than in her previous life. She was able to regulate the country and assist in the administration of the country. She even came up with a corruption case that shocked the Three Kingdoms. She killed thousands of corrupt officials and criminals who minted official silver, and the case took a full half month.
The original owner went to see it one day during this period, and was so shocked by the blood flowing from the Meridian Gate to Changjie that she fell ill and was bedridden.
Bai Ruishu was keenly aware of the changes. The first person she suspected was of course the princess who had changed the most. She thought she had also been traveled through time or was reborn.
But she didn't even have the chance to get close to the princess and test her at close range. She deliberately collected the decrees issued by Li Changhuan and some of her deeds. After some research, she felt that it was not a time travel, but a rebirth.
She had a special profession in her previous life and thought she had witnessed many bloody scenes, but she couldn't sit on a high platform and watch more than a thousand people being slaughtered below.
No one who has received a complete education and has come from that era can do it.
But there are also some things about rebirth that don't make sense. Two years ago, Li Changhuan saved Li Changle's life, although it was unintentional. But if she was reborn, she could use that incident to kill the Third Princess, who posed the greatest threat to her.
Bai Ruishu was confused by this series of changes. In order to prevent herself from becoming part of the struggle for imperial power, she decided to lie low and do nothing.
Although the original owner's father had high hopes for her, he also didn't want her to die, so Bai Ruishu pretended to be in poor health in front of him. She had a minor illness every five days and a major illness every ten days, as if she could die of illness at any time, so that the other party would not dare to force her.
Marquis Annan had made outstanding military achievements and received many good things from the emperor when he was alive, including this Yanqingfang, which was just convenient for her to use to make money from the princes and grandchildren.
At the same time, he avoids the protagonists.
But perhaps it was the power of the plot that was too strong? A few days ago, she happened to rescue a young man who was trapped on the street, and she didn't expect that the man was Xiao Yanzhi.
It's just a bit of a beep.
The son of the Prime Minister's Mansion, when he went out, he was always surrounded by three layers of people inside and outside. But that day was not the case, and she happened to save him.
While she felt unlucky, she also wanted to use this opportunity to observe the princess's dispute. Not participating and not caring were two different things. The Annan Marquisate still had a strong presence in Yanjing, and many people wanted to win her over and then win over her mother's old subordinates.
So he could choose not to participate, but he had to know whether this princess would be the same as in the previous life, poisoned by Xiao Yanzhi and allowing the third princess to ascend the throne.
These thoughts flashed through her mind for only a moment, and she bowed again, "Your Highness is absolutely right. It's getting late, Your Highness, are you and this young master going back to the palace?"
Li Changhuan nodded.
"Then I will send His Highness and Young Master away."
Xiao Yanzhi said nothing the whole time and kept looking at Wuyou cautiously. He thought his eyes were very subtle, but Wuyou and Li Changhuan both noticed it.
This made Li Changhuan even more certain that Wuyou must have some connection with the Prime Minister's Mansion.
As for whether Xiao Yanzhi knew the whole story or just looked like him because of his similar appearance, it was impossible to tell.
"No need." Li Changhuan's eyes fell on Xiao Yanzhi and he said calmly, "Young Master Xiao and the princess are a perfect match."
Bai Ruishu: "...Your Highness is joking."
Help, someone come and save her!
They won't be married right away, right? She doesn't like Xiao Yanzhi!
This is the male protagonist in a female-dominant novel, and he has an official partner. What if something happens between her and him, and what if the female protagonist retaliates against him?
Moreover, she really doesn't like this kind of pretentious female dominance over men, which feels like a male best friend.
Xiao Yanzhi was even more nervous than she was and immediately knelt down: "Your Highness, the feelings of this minister towards you are known to all, and the minister and Lady Bai just happened to meet..."
"That's enough." Li Changhuan interrupted him. "I'm not interested in the relationship between you two. The palace gates are about to be locked. Goodbye."
After saying that, he took Wuyou's hand and passed by them.
"Farewell to Your Highness."
Xiao Yanzhi knelt on the ground and Bai Ruishu stood beside him. Both of them felt very uncomfortable.
Xiao Yanzhi was helped up by the servant and said to Bai Ruishu, "Ms. Bai, I have someone I love. I hope you won't take today's incident to heart."
Bai Ruishu: "..."
Damn it, Puxinnan!
"Mr. Xiao, you're worrying too much. Your Highness was just joking. How could I take it to heart? I have to go back to the mansion, Mr. Xiao, goodbye."
After saying that, she left without waiting for his reaction.
Xiao Yanzhi was dumbfounded.
He always thought that Bai Ruishu must be interested in him, otherwise how could he help him by such a coincidence. After that, the two met by chance many times, and he felt that Bai Ruishu deliberately created these encounters.
Could it be that he said those words because he was scared by the princess tonight?
Xiao Yanzhi felt inexplicably uncomfortable, but also seemed relieved. He did not like Bai Ruishu. Whether from the perspective of interests or emotions, Bai Ruishu would not be his choice.
It’s good that she can say that.
At the same time, he thought of the handsome man beside the princess, who looked somewhat similar to him. Was that man the princess's new favorite, as some people in the capital were saying? Who was he?
Why does he look similar to me?
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On the way back, Wuyou couldn't help but ask, "Is that Mr. Xiao the Prime Minister's son?"
Li Changhuan was resting with his eyes closed: "Hmm."
"Will Your Highness marry him in the future?"
She opened her eyes: "No."
Even if he wasn't there, because of that strange dream, Li Changhuan would not have kept such a person by his side.
Wuyou still felt somewhat happy, but it was fleeting. He said worriedly, "But he is the prime minister's son."
"So what?" Li Changhuan didn't understand the connection between the two: "Does it mean that all the noble sons of Yanjing must be brought into the Eastern Palace?"
Wuyou: "...No, it's not."
Li Changhuan reached out and played with his shiny, smooth hair: "Don't let your imagination run wild. I won't marry anyone else except you."
Wuyou was undoubtedly moved and excited when he heard this, but he immediately felt uncomfortable: "The court officials will not agree. I am of low status."
"I don't need their consent."
Those who follow her will prosper, and those who go against her will perish. She doesn't need others' consent to do anything she wants.
"But you must fill your harem and expand the royal family."
Li Changhuan pressed him into his arms, rubbing him as much as he could: "Oh, you are such a good husband to me. Now you are thinking about having children for me. So you must work hard in the future, and don't give up after a while on the couch."
Wuyou: "...Your Highness!"
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