A lone star?
No children, no heirs?
Why did he feel more like he was destined to be a lone star? Zhan Tianye not only had heirs, but three of them.
How could this possibly be a lone star?
Just as they watched, Jiang Luoxi was about to be sent to his doorstep again.
How could this possibly be a lone star?
Therefore, this master might not have been well-trained, his abilities insufficient.
Upon hearing the words "lone star," a hint of surprise flickered across Jiang Luoxi's eyes, "Did the master really say the Night King is a lone star?"
"Would I lie to you?" Zhan Ming asked, slightly annoyed.
The Empress Dowager beamed, unable to contain her joy, "So, regardless of whether they are engaged or not, it benefits us greatly and harms us not at all?"
"Indeed!" Zhan Ming was in an excellent mood, his tone extremely confident.
The surprise in Jiang Luoxi's beautiful eyes was quickly overtaken by a hint of joy.
Was this destiny?
Zhan Ming, being extremely perceptive, noticed Jiang Luoxi's subtle shift in expression. He fixed his gaze on her and asked, "Learning that the Night King is a lone star, you seem quite happy? Aren't you afraid of getting too close to him and him bringing you misfortune?"
He suddenly realized Jiang Luoxi was not as simple as she seemed. xxs1
He also seemed to suddenly realize that he and the Empress Dowager had limited understanding of Jiang Luoxi.
She didn't seem like a daughter born to a concubine, abandoned outside.
There was no trace of the air of a humble family about her.
Instead, she was composed, poised, and calm, able to offer advice at critical moments.
Even the master introduced today was her doing.
Was she truly just the daughter of a concubine?
Sensing Zhan Ming's suspicious gaze, Jiang Luoxi remained calm, showing no signs of panic. She spoke with a composed demeanor, "Someone once said that the person who marries me in the future must have the destiny of a lone star, otherwise, given my fate, no one could bear it."
Her connection with the Night King was destined.
In these past few days, she had felt some worry at times, but in her opinion, even if the Night King wasn't destined to be a lone star, he was certainly extraordinary.
"What? How have we never heard you say this before?" the Empress Dowager exclaimed, clearly surprised.
Zhan Ming's heart also skipped a beat, and he narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Jiang Luoxi.
Jiang Luoxi seemed to know what Zhan Ming was thinking. She explained with a faint expression, "It's just what a fortune teller said. I never believed in fate. Since childhood, people said I wouldn't live past ten, yet I am alive today. My fate is determined by me, not by heaven."
She spoke these words softly and gently.
It sounded like a young girl playfully arguing with heaven.
With little force.
Many people had thought these words and held these ideas.
And they had all declared with great spirit that fate was self-determined.
But it was precisely these words that dispelled Zhan Ming's doubts about her.
It also made the Empress Dowager laugh out loud, "Usually, I see you as very steady, the one who thinks of the quickest solution when things happen, but I never expected you to have such a childlike side."
"Don't worry, as long as you remember what you need to do after marrying the Night King, I will help you achieve your wish," the Empress Dowager said warmly.
Zhan Ming also spoke, "Remember this: you can like the Night King, and even marry him as you wish, but you must work for me and the Empress Dowager. You absolutely cannot act on your own."
The threat and command in his words were clear.
Jiang Luoxi lowered her gaze, as if, in that moment, she concealed the glint in her eyes. She nodded lightly, "Yes, I understand."
She needed to confirm.
Could Yun Shu and the Night King truly not be together?
...
News spread like wildfire.
Initially, many in the capital were unaware that Zhan Tianye and Yun Shu were to be engaged today.
But when the news reached every street and alley, everyone was stunned.
The Night King and the second young lady Yun were not getting engaged today!
The Night King had brought betrothal gifts and left with them!
This meant they had a falling out!
In an instant, the entire capital, from top to bottom, knew about this incident.
Upon hearing this, Yun Shu was accompanying the three little ones in their studies.
The books were brought by Zhan Tianye, perfectly suited for the three little ones. The books were exquisite, with illustrations and poems on each page, resembling the picture books that modern children liked.
It was the first time the three of them had seen such books, and they were engrossed.
Each child held a book.
She had read all three books, and they exchanged them, quietly looking at the pictures on each page.
Seeing A'cha peeking her head at the door, hesitant to speak, Yun Shu glanced at the three engrossed children and got up to go out.
A'cha informed her of the news that was being hotly discussed outside.
Yun Shu couldn't help but laugh, "They think there's a rift between me and the Night King? They even think I've been abandoned by the Night King?"
"Yes! It makes this servant furious. Should this servant and Yu Le go out and silence these people, madam?" A'cha gritted her teeth in anger.
These people, they couldn't bear to see madam and the Night King living in harmony!
Yun Shu glanced at the sky not far away, the light in her beautiful eyes flickering, and a smile curved her lips, "No rush, this can be used to draw the snakes out of their holes. For the next couple of days, you don't need to leave the manor unless there's something important."
A'cha was startled for a moment, then immediately understood, "Yes, madam!"
As Yun Shu withdrew her gaze, she swept another glance at the courtyard not far away.
At this time, Old Madam Yun should be unable to sit still.
...
Yun Changfeng pushed open the door and saw Old Madam Yun waiting anxiously at the entrance.
His expression immediately turned cold.
His demeanor conveyed a sense of distance.
"Yun Dezhi is already living in the Yun Manor on the outskirts of the city. For the sake of our past mother-son relationship, I will have someone escort you there and give you five thousand taels of silver, enough to ensure your lifelong comfort and security," Yun Changfeng said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Yun recoiled several steps in shock, looking at Yun Changfeng incredulously, "Changfeng, you... you want to drive me away?"
She couldn't leave!
She had finally returned to the General's Manor and absolutely couldn't leave!
"We are mother and son, don't let it end too disgracefully. I have thoroughly investigated your transaction with the Regent. He released you from prison, and you returned to the General's Manor to become their inside informant, to be used by him." Yun Changfeng chose not to beat around the bush, directly revealing the truth.
This time, he was utterly disheartened.
Old Madam Yun's face turned ashen, her lips trembled, her legs shook, and her eyes turned red, "Changfeng, listen to mother. Mother was forced to agree to the Regent. As long as you protect mother in the future, mother won't be exploited by the Regent!"
"Old Madam Yun, do you think I can still believe you?" Yun Changfeng asked, his face devoid of emotion.
She could use the Regent to escape prison.
In fact, he had arranged for people to secretly look after her in prison, and she hadn't suffered too much.
After using the Regent to leave, she could have truthfully informed him of the situation, but instead, she harbored the intention of ruining Shu'er and the Night King's engagement!
Seeing Yun Changfeng's resolute attitude, Old Madam Yun gritted her teeth and said urgently, "Haven't you ever considered that Shu'er might not be your daughter? Do you think that's why I treated her poorly all these years? Because she's not your daughter!"