The Emperor's Son-in-Law

"The Queen Mother asked you to come, probably for my Xian'er."

"Is Chun'er married now?"

Sheng Shuwan looked at Duan Chun, the look in her beautiful eyes seemed to have seen through everything.

"Aunt Wan, how do you know that I am here for your princess?"

Duan Chun asked curiously.

"After I was imprisoned in Beiqiu Garden ten years ago."

"Xian'er has been staying by my side."

"At that time, I only asked the Queen Mother for one thing."

"That is, to let Xian'er leave the palace no matter what."

"Choose a husband who can protect her."

"In the past ten years, Xian'er and I have never seen anyone else."

"Now you are here, and you are here by the Queen Mother's order."

"What else could it be for?"

Sheng Shuwan kept staring at Duan Chun, and saw that this boy did not have the air of a rich and noble man.

He did not speak like an ignorant and rude guy.

She was very satisfied with him in her heart.

But the most important thing was the identity of Duan Chun's father, Duke of Changguo.

Only then can he protect his daughter.

"So Aunt Wan guessed it."

"Yes, I did enter the palace in accordance with the order of His Majesty."

"I came to the palace to meet the three princesses and choose one of them to marry."

Duan Chun then told the emperor about his father's disorderly behavior at the grand court meeting, and the emperor had no choice but to agree to the marriage.

And after entering the palace, he saw that the three princesses were not very satisfied.

The Queen then told him about the matter of coming to Beiqiu Garden.

"I understand everything..."

"I haven't seen the Queen for ten years. I wonder if the Queen is still healthy now?"

Sheng Shuwan nodded and asked.

"The Queen is now seriously ill."

"It seems to be tuberculosis."

"If it is not properly treated."

"I don't know how long she can last..."

Duan Chun told the truth.

"The Queen has tuberculosis!"

Sheng Shuwan's face changed instantly.

"Forget it. I have stayed in Beiqiu Garden for the past ten years."

"If it weren't for His Majesty's reluctance to kill me."

"And the Queen is secretly protecting me."

"I'm afraid that the graves of Xian'er and I are covered with grass."

"Since you are here this time, I am willing to hand Xian'er over to the care of the prince."

"But you have to get His Majesty's nod and agree to one of my conditions."

Sheng Shuwan sighed and said thoughtfully.

"Auntie Wan, what are your conditions?"

Duan Chun asked curiously.

"Xian'er has been living with me in Beiqiu Garden since she was young."

"Although I have taught her many etiquettes, this girl has never had contact with outsiders."

"She is ignorant of worldly affairs, but her character is gentle and simple."

"So... even if the prince marries Xian'er, he does not need to treat her as a princess."

"Just treat her as your wife or friend."

"My condition is that you can dislike her, but you cannot hurt her."

"As long as she can live without being wronged."

Sheng Shuwan said seriously.

"Don't worry, Aunt Wan, I will definitely help you protect the princess."

"I will never let her be wronged."

After seeing the miserable situation in Beiqiu Garden, Duan Chun understood in his heart.

There must be bigger troubles behind this stunning beauty Aunt Wan.

Otherwise, she would not have been locked up here for ten years with a princess!

Duan Chun asked, Aunt Wan refused to say, so he could not ask again.

But now it seems that this Princess Xian may be his best choice at the moment.

Those three princesses...

I'll give him any one of those three princesses.

That would be the beginning of his tragic fate in the future!

"That's good..."

Sheng Shuwan let out a long sigh of relief and was about to ask again.

She saw a tall woman holding a tea tray walk in at the side hall door.

"My lord, please have some tea."

Princess Xian was wearing a long cloth dress, without makeup, and her long hair was only slightly tied into two sky-high buns.

But her appearance was seven points similar to Sheng Shuwan.

In Duan Chun's eyes, this was a real beauty embryo.

He loved her more and more.

"Thank you, Princess."

Duan Chun said with a smile.

"My lord, you are polite."

"I have never been a princess."

"You can call me Xian'er."

Princess Xian lowered her head and sat beside A Niang, her beautiful eyes curiously peeking at Duan Chun.

She hadn't seen outsiders for ten years, let alone a man like Duan Chun.

Usually, only some maids came to Beiqiu Garden to deliver meals.

"Xian'er, Master Duan came to visit me today."

"You should call him Brother Duan Chun from now on."

"Maybe he can take you out in the future."

"Maybe even out of the palace."

Sheng Shuwan reached out and gently stroked her daughter's hair.

"Mother, can we go out?"

Princess Xian asked in surprise.

"No, you have a chance to go out."

"But it depends on your father's mind."

"Mother, you can't go out in this life..."

"Even if your father is willing to let me go, no one else will agree."

"Staying in Beiqiu Garden, mother can live a few more years."

Sheng Shuwan sighed faintly.

"Mother, what is the reason?"

"My daughter has been asking you for ten years, but you haven't told her anything..."

Princess Xian asked anxiously.

Duan Chun also wanted to know what kind of secrets this beautiful Concubine Jing had?

"Stop asking."

"You can just meet today."

"Master Xiao Duan, it's getting late, so we can't stay in Beiqiu Garden for too long."

"You must return to Fengwu Palace as soon as possible to tell the Queen."

"Just say... just say that this humble servant is looking forward to the good health of the empress every day."

"Xian'er's affairs are decided by Your Majesty and the Queen."

Sheng Shuwan turned around and said.

"Auntie, what is going on?"

Princess Xian is still in the clouds.

"I understand, Aunt Wan."

"Then I will take my leave and report your wishes to the Queen."

Duan Chun stood up and saluted, and glanced at Princess Xian again.

I am very satisfied.

However, judging from the situation in Beiqiu Garden.

He wanted to choose Princess Xian, but he was afraid that His Majesty would not agree easily.

I'm afraid my father won't agree either.

Whatever, let’s try it first.

Duan Chun said goodbye and left, and Princess Xian sent him out of the inner house on her mother's orders.

Looking at Duan Chun's back curiously, she also had many questions.

But he never asked...

All the way out of the outer gate of Beiqiu Garden, Leng Shuang was still waiting outside.

After closing the door and bolting it, the two returned to Fengwu Palace.

"Sister Leng Shuang, how much do you know about Bei Qiuyuan?"

Duan Chun asked curiously.

"Reporting to Master Xiao Duan, Beiqiu Garden was banned ten years ago."

"This slave has not been transferred to serve the Queen at that time."

"So it's not clear what happened."

Leng Shuang bent down and replied.

Ten years ago…

Duan Chun became even more curious. It was now the eleventh year since the founding of Dakang.

Ten years ago was the first year of His Majesty's founding of the country.

What mistake did Concubine Jing make?

She was imprisoned in the cold palace for ten years, even her daughter, the emperor's princess.

They've all been locked up in the cold palace together for such a long time!