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Just as Liu Ruoqing had expected, the empress dowager was even more dissatisfied with Yan Yuan's actions.

"No matter how heavy the official duties are, can they be so burdensome that they leave the newly-wed wife alone in an empty room? Tian Xin, the Wailing Home knows that you are well-behaved and sensible, and does not wish for the Wailing Home to blame him, but look, he did not take your injuries seriously when you became like this because of him, what the hell is this ? "

"No, no, imperial sister-in-law, don't misunderstand my master. When Tian Xin fell, thankfully my master carried Tian Xin up, and he carried Tian Xin back to East Garden. Although he threw Tian Xin onto the ground ruthlessly, Tian Xin knew that my master did not do it on purpose ?"

Every word she said was just right. She had precisely grasped the empress dowager's mood. As proud as she was, she had completely not noticed the people who had been standing by the door for most of the time.

The atmosphere at the door was a little cold. Xiao Yue and the servants beside the empress dowager stood outside the door, trembling as they looked at the person standing at the entrance. Seeing his gloomy face, Xiao Yue couldn't help but feel a little afraid.

He wondered if the princess had said something she shouldn't have.

Liu Ruoqing's words sounded like he was defending Yan Yuan, but in reality, he was completely complaining to the empress dowager.

When the empress dowager heard her words, the unhappiness in her eyes deepened. "Lao Jiu threw you to the ground?"

"imperial sister-in-law, don't blame him. He definitely did not do it on purpose."

"He has already fallen heavily to the ground, is he not doing this on purpose?"

The empress dowager deliberately emphasized the word "fierce." It was unknown if she really believed Liu Ruoqing's words, or if she was intentionally planning something in her heart.

This time, Liu Ruoqing did not speak again. A short silence was equivalent to tacit agreement. Without batting an eyelid, Liu Ruoqing was charged a crime in front of the empress dowager.

In the depths of Liu Ruoqing's eyes, there were a few more traces of complacency, and he had not noticed the surrounding atmosphere which had already condensed down.

"This Lao Jiu, when he comes back, I have to talk about him. You are so sensible and obedient, how can he treat you like this?"

"imperial sister-in-law, actually, you can't blame him for this matter. After all, I have never even kowtowed to the Prince, so I'm not really his wife. At most, I'm just a guest living in the Prince Jing's Mansion."

With that, she lowered her eyes with a sad expression. Her gloomy expression made her look especially pitiful.

"What are you saying? You are a Prince Jing's Wife that the Wailing Home has personally witnessed! Although you did not pay your respects to a hall, you are still a legitimate Prince Jing's Wife. You cannot belittle yourself."

"But Your Highness, he ? He said so. "

With that, his eyes turned red.

"Don't listen to his nonsense. If you aren't Prince Jing's Wife, who else could be Prince Jing's Wife?"

"Your highness said that the heartlock left behind by the mother is for your highness's true self. Tian Xin and your highness neither have the name of husband nor the actual husband, so, that heartlock was not willing to give it to Tian Xin ?"

She finally switched the topic to the main topic at hand, and then she deliberately added ? ?

"Tian Xin did not insist on taking the heartlock either. He just felt that it was something left behind by the mother. Only with Tian Xin in his possession would he feel that he was the wife of the Prince Jing."

She looked at the empress dowager who seemed to be deep in thought, and said, "imperial sister-in-law, don't blame His Highness. Since Your Highness isn't willing to acknowledge Tian Xin's identity, Tian Xin will definitely redouble his efforts. Sooner or later, Your Highness will fall in love with Tian Xin and acknowledge Tian Xin as his wife."

Her words were so fitting and appropriate, and the empress dowager was very satisfied with each word she said. In her heart, she was even more dissatisfied with Yan Yuan's actions.

It is rare that Tian Xin is so sensible, this Wailing Home is very pleased, just that, this way of doing things is indeed inappropriate, that heartlock was something that this mother left for him, and it is naturally what you deserve. Don't worry, this Wailing Home will find a suitable opportunity one day to ask this of him.

In Liu Ruoqing's heart, after hearing the Empress Dowager's words, he was simply overjoyed.

"Thank you, imperial sister-in-law."

She pulled at her sleeve and used the tears to wipe her face. She was beaming with happiness, but the next second, the smile on her face froze completely when she saw the expressionless face at the door.

She looked at Yan Yuan who was standing at the door unknowingly, and was unable to make a sound. She watched as Yan Yuan lifted his leg and walked in.

"imperial sister-in-law."

Yan Yuan cupped his hands towards the Yan Yuan who had a face full of dissatisfaction. When the empress dowager saw him, a look of reproach appeared on her face, and she said, "Lao Jiu, you came at the right time."

Just as the empress dowager was about to speak, she was stopped by Yan Yuan. His expressionless eyes slowly turned to Liu Ruoqing's face, which looked like he was about to face a great disaster.

"love seems to be dissatisfied with this duke's actions during this period of time."

Yan Yuan's tone was so calm that it had no rhythm, but Liu Ruoqing was able to hear the danger that was coming from it.

Liu Ruoqing looked at him, and once again, couldn't help but taunt in his heart: Nonsense, you're not only slightly dissatisfied, you're actually extremely dissatisfied, alright?

"Tian Xin doesn't dare, Your Highness, you better not misunderstand Tian Xin."

With the Empress Dowager here, all Liu had to do was pretend to be innocent and empathetic.

Now, Liu Ruoqing understood that although the empress dowager was the most powerful woman in the Easternum, she was also a kind and benevolent person. Especially someone that couldn't bear to see a girl being bullied like this.

Yan Yuan did not speak, he only looked quietly at Liu Ruoqing's innocent face. After a long while, he raised a smile that made Liu Ruoqing's hair to stand.

The smile was very beautiful, but it made Liu Ruoqing's hair stand on end.

Then, he heard the empress dowager's voice continuing to ring out, "Lao Jiu, don't blame Tian Xin. She kept on saying good things about you to the Wailing Home, and even if you threw her on the ground, she wouldn't think you did it on purpose. Look at how good a wife you've married, how can you bully her like that?"

The smile on Yan Yuan's lips did not disappear from the end. Looking at the innocence in his eyes, the mockery in his eyes grew even stronger.

Speaking for him?

Who was that woman who had just said that he had 'viciously' thrown her to the ground?

Very good, this woman's ability to act good in front of the imperial sister-in-law was truly first-rate.

He stared at Liu Ruoqing for a long time, then slowly turned his head to face the empress dowager and said, "imperial sister-in-law, your servant knows his wrongs. In the future, I will definitely listen to your teachings and treat this duke's wangfei well."

When Yan Yuan said the word "consort," he once again shifted his gaze to Liu Ruoqing. His expression looked very gentle the entire time, but it still caused Liu Ruoqing to feel an indescribable chill.

"Wailing Home is relieved that you can do this. father would definitely be very pleased to see that both of you are getting along harmoniously from the sky. "