Mu Rong Yunxi was immediately doused with a bucket of cold water. She complained and reminded him, "Brother Yun might be too busy to remember. Once before, when you saved my fifth imperial sister in the palace, the Empress Dowager summoned you." When mentioning her fifth imperial sister, she deliberately glanced at Wu Luoluo. That woman just looked dull and showed no reaction at all.
Shangguan Yun shook his head. "No! Even if there was such a thing, I refused on the spot." Trying to use the Empress Dowager to pressure me? You're not worthy!
The Prince nodded seriously upon hearing this. He turned to Mu Rong Yunxi and said, "Yunxi, in our Shangguan family, we never force our children to do things they're not willing to. As you know, the heir is very stubborn."
The meaning was obvious. My son doesn't like you and doesn't want to marry you. We've spoiled him like this!
Mu Rong Yunxi burst into tears. She reluctantly glanced at Shangguan Yun's profile and said aggrievedly, "Then can we come up with a compromise? I'm willing to share a husband with my younger sister." As a princess of a country, she had to lower her status and say such things when her love was unrequited. It made her feel both humiliated and sad. But what could she do? Since childhood, she had only wanted to marry Shangguan Yun and had never had any other thoughts.
Wu Luoluo tightly grabbed Shangguan Yun's hand, feeling secretly sad in her heart. Love was selfish. How could she be willing to share her gentleman's love with another woman? But the other was a princess of a country. The "younger sister" she called just now indicated that she wanted Wu Luoluo to be a concubine and be submissive. Wu Luoluo was extremely reluctant. She wasn't sure whether the Prince's Mansion could confront the current princess and the Empress Dowager.
Shangguan Yun patted Wu Luoluo's hand to signal her to calm down. He gave his mother a meaningful look.
The Princess Consort immediately stepped forward to smooth things over. "Yunxi! We all like you very much. But there has always been a rule in the Shangguan family that one can only marry one person in a lifetime. Even if one's spouse passes away, one cannot remarry. That's why our family has had only one heir in each generation until now. Now, our Yun'er and Miss Luoluo are deeply in love. As parents, we definitely won't break up our children's marriage. Moreover, as a princess of a country, you don't have to worry about not finding a good husband."
The Princess Consort's words were clearly a rejection. Mu Rong Yunxi immediately sobbed like a heart - broken flower in the rain. She mumbled without any scruples, "But I only like Brother Yun..." Before, with the support of her father and the Empress Dowager, she could act shamelessly and demand a marriage bestowed by the emperor. But now, Mu Rong Xuan had ascended the throne. He had always been indifferent to her, and the Empress Dowager had no say at all. Mu Rong Yunxi was really at a loss. She covered her face and cried on the spot.
Shangguan Yun stood up impatiently. He bowed to his parents and said, "Son is a bit tired. I'll go back to take a nap first and come to pay respects to you later." Then he grabbed Wu Luoluo's small hand and left.
As they walked, Wu Luoluo looked back and asked in a low voice, "Is it appropriate for us to just leave that princess like this?"
Shangguan Yun said unhappily, "Her crying gives me a headache."
From afar, they saw Aunt Juan'er still waiting for them in the corridor. When she saw them coming out, she immediately stepped forward and bowed. "I never thought that the young master was actually the heir. Thanks to the heir's help for our mistress some time ago, we were able to reunite with our children. Juan'er thanks the heir on behalf of our mistress!" Aunt Juan'er felt embarrassed when she thought that the heir had lived under the same roof with them a few days ago. Fortunately, the heir didn't mind. At the same time, she was secretly happy for Wu Luoluo. The girl really had good taste!
Shangguan Yun nodded. "Aunt, you're being too polite. It's what we should do. Thank you for taking good care of Luoluo and me these days. By the way, why were you at our door today?"
Wu Luoluo replied, "We couldn't buy some Chinese herbal medicines in the pharmacies near the Xiang Mansion. So I thought I'd come out to look for them. I also wanted to buy some daily necessities. I didn't expect that before I even started shopping, I saw the young master being pestered by someone." And then she somehow ended up back at the young master's home! Fortunately, the Princess Consort and her husband didn't despise her humble background. Instead, they treated her politely and warmly, which made Wu Luoluo feel at ease and touched.
Shangguan Yun nodded. "You two come with me to rest for a while. Write down the medicinal materials you need to buy and the items you need to add. I'll send the servants to do it."
The two readily agreed and followed him back to the bedroom.
Aunt Juan'er looked at the set of exquisite headdress that the Princess Consort had given to Wu Luoluo with a delighted face and couldn't stop praising it. She had never seen such beautiful and delicate jewelry even in the once - prosperous Ouyang Mansion!
Wu Luoluo hesitated and asked Shangguan Yun, "Young master, we're not married yet. Is it inappropriate for me to stay in your bedroom tonight? Maybe I should go back to the Xiang Mansion first. It'll be more convenient for me to treat my aunt." Aunt Ouyang's health might still need to be recuperated for a few days.
Shangguan Yun frowned slightly. "Luoluo, I can't get warm at night without you by my side." Although the 49 - day period had passed, I still couldn't get warm at night! If nothing unexpected happens, from now on, I won't be able to get warm on the days when you're not around. You have to accompany me every night!
Wu Luoluo: ...
Shangguan Yun pulled Wu Luoluo's hand and said in a low voice, "How about I send He Xiao to take you to the Xiang Mansion every day to treat your aunt?"
Wu Luoluo hesitated. It seemed that it was not a bad idea.
Shangguan Yun added, "As a son, I haven't seen my parents for half a year. They've already got white hair on their temples. I also want to stay by their side for a few days to show my filial piety."
Upon hearing this, Wu Luoluo nodded and readily agreed.
Aunt Juan'er held the headdress and admired it for a long time. After eating some snacks, she thanked Shangguan Yun for his reward and left.
Wu Luoluo carefully put away the box. She looked around for a long time. The young master's bedroom was so big. She didn't know where it was appropriate to put such a precious headdress.
Shangguan Yun found the copper key, walked to the locked cabinet, opened the door, and put the heavy boxes in Wu Luoluo's hand into it one by one. He said to her, "Put them here for now. You keep the key."
Wu Luoluo took the key and smiled with her eyes bent. Looking up, she saw a painting scroll in the cabinet. She raised her eyebrows and asked, "Is this the young master's collection?"
Shangguan Yun didn't know what painting was in the cabinet. He hadn't been back for a few months. It should have been Pin Hao who had tidied it up for him. He said in a low voice, "Maybe it's a painting I drew before."
Painted by the young master himself? Wu Luoluo asked happily, "Can I take a look at the young master's paintings?"
Shangguan Yun lovingly stroked her head and nodded with a smile. "Luoluo, I'm your husband. What's mine is yours. You can look through anything here as you like."
Wu Luoluo nodded and smiled slightly. She gently unfolded the painting and took a look. Immediately, the smile froze on her face.
The woman in the painting was slender and smiling gently. Her appearance was not extremely beautiful, but she was fresh and elegant.
Shangguan Yun saw Wu Luoluo standing still on the spot. He rushed over to take a look. At that glance, his heart skipped a beat. The person in the painting was Wei Dongling! Pin Hao actually put the painting of Dongling into the cabinet?