Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

"Seeing you are so absorbed in your studies, I couldn't bear to disturb you." Xiao Zhan took a sip of tea and admired you inwardly.

Jiang Xue's tea-making skills are indeed amazing. The tea has a unique aroma that makes people linger. "Over the years, I have tasted a lot of good tea, but my favorite is still the one brewed by Changle."

"As long as Your Highness likes it." Jiang Xue smiled and took a sip herself.

In her previous life, she had learned the art of making tea from a master in order to win Jun Li's favor. She practiced hard day and night for three months to achieve this skill.

As a result, when she made the first pot of tea for Jun Li with great anticipation, what she got in return was Wu Yunzhu's ridicule and Jun Li's disdain.

"I have no interest in tea. If the Queen has the time to do this, she might as well read more books on women's virtues!" After Wu Yunzhu poured the scalding tea on her, Jun Li hugged Wu Yunzhu and said this coldly.

That cold look is still vivid in her memory.

She pinched her thigh lightly, using the pain to bring herself back to reality.

"Today, grandma sent Nanny Mo over and said that she had chosen several auspicious days and wanted us to go to the palace and take a look and pick one that we like." Xiao Zhan put down the teacup and said to Jiang Xue.

"The Queen Mother must have spent a lot of time these days." Jiang Xue smiled gently. The old people in the harem usually don't have much to do, so when they encounter such a big event, they naturally pay special attention.

"Yes, Grandma has been looking forward to it for a long time. Finally, she can choose a good day for us." Xiao Zhan was full of anticipation, wondering which one Jiang Xue would choose. Mo Ma had just told him the Queen Mother's choice, and one of the days was particularly to his liking.

I wonder if Jiang Xue will make the same choice as him?

"We can't keep the Queen Mother waiting for too long." Jiang Xue said as she stood up and walked towards the closet to choose clothes to wear when entering the palace.

Seeing her hesitating between the two pieces of clothing, Xiao Zhan smiled, walked forward, and pointed to the one on the right: "This one, fresh and refined yet gentle, it suits you very well."

Jiang Xue didn't expect that he would help her make the decision. A hint of shyness appeared on her face, but she felt sweet in her heart.

At this moment, it was as if time had gone back to the warm scene when she was seven years old. She looked at the clothes that her father had carefully selected for her mother, her face filled with happiness. Xiao Zhan noticed her stunned look and asked with concern, "What are you thinking about?"

"It's okay." She smiled and shook her head, accepted his suggestion, and took the dress on the right: "I just suddenly remembered my father and mother. My father also chose clothes for my mother in this way. I was young at that time, hiding outside the window and watching. I just thought they were so well-matched and so happy."

She still remembers that her father once taught her and her brother that true love can bring happiness even in such a small matter as choosing clothes. Unfortunately, her parents are no longer alive...

A trace of sadness quietly crept up to the corners of her eyes, and the corners of her lips that were just smiling slowly drooped. Xiao Zhan saw it, and felt distressed. He sighed softly, hugged her from behind, and held her gently in his arms.

He knew that she was recalling the tragic ending of the Emperor and Empress of Qian, how that affectionate couple was separated by war and eventually turned into dust on the battlefield.

He said, "Changle, don't be sad. Your father and mother would definitely not want to see you sad like this. I promise that I will treat you well, just like your father loves your mother."

Xiao Zhan's words seemed to have magical power, soothing the sorrow in Jiang Xue's heart bit by bit.

Since her rebirth, she seldom opened her heart to anyone except Fu Dong and Xiao Chun, but at this moment, she found herself unconsciously believing Xiao Zhan's promise.

"I will treat you well, just like your father loves your mother." Xiao Zhan's words echoed in her mind. Jiang Xue turned her head to look at the man beside her, and her heart was filled with waves.

At first, they were just allies based on common interests. After experiencing the trauma of her previous life, she did not dare to open her heart easily. However, Xiao Zhan's repeated help, coupled with the firm promise just now, has taken root deeply in her heart.

During these days of getting along, she gradually understood Xiao Zhan's character. He seemed to be a playboy, but in fact he had never had any ambiguous relationship with any woman.

On the surface, he is an idle and lazy prince, but the wisdom and extensive connections revealed in his words and deeds show that his strength in secret is not inferior to Xiao Li and Xiao Yan, especially his close connection with Linglong Pavilion, which enables him to see through the current situation and grasp the dynamics of people's hearts.

No wonder Jun Li regards him as his lifelong rival; his abilities are indeed unfathomable.

"Here we are."

Xiao Zhan knew that Jiang Xue had been secretly observing him all the way, but he didn't mind and didn't expose her. He had been staring ahead since he entered the palace, and only reminded her softly when they stood in front of the Luanyi Palace.

"Yun Che, Chang Le, you are here."

The Queen Mother was busy choosing from a pile of jewelry presented by Mo Yan. When she saw them come in, she immediately called them over with a smile.

“Yun Che pays his respects to the Imperial Grandmother.”

"Changle pays respect to the Queen Mother."

"Changle, come and take a look at these treasures." The Queen Mother eagerly invited Changle to come forward, pointing at the jewelry box Mo Yan was holding and saying, "These are all carefully selected by me from the treasure house. They are all top-grade Hetian jade. Considering your youth, jadeite may seem old-fashioned, but this Hetian jade is white and warm, which suits you perfectly."

"The Queen Mother thinks it's suitable, so Changle will naturally like it too." Jiang Xue is actually not very interested in jewelry. She has never had much interest in gold, silver and jewelry since she was a child.

"Okay, okay, Mo Yan, pack these up. Consider them my small wedding gifts to you."

Jiang Xue was a little overwhelmed by the Queen Mother's enthusiasm. She felt that the Queen Mother's attention to their wedding was extraordinary.

"Grandmother, I'm afraid Changle is a little flattered by your enthusiasm." Xiao Zhan saw Jiang Xue's discomfort, walked over and put his arm around her shoulders, and said to the Queen Mother. He knew that the Queen Mother was so concerned because she wanted to make up for his past regrets.

As early as when he knew his life story at the age of ten, he understood the Queen Mother's difficulties and never harbored any resentment. If he were in her shoes, he would make the same choice.

The Queen Mother then realized that she might be too enthusiastic, so she held back a little and said to Chang Le with a smile: "Child, I am happy because you and Yun Che are both good children."

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your kind words. Changle is very happy, too." Jiang Xue lowered her head and answered politely. She felt the Queen Mother's sincere joy and her guard was slowly lowered.

"This is the day I chose. You can pick any date you like. Yun Che, come and take a look too."

The Empress Dowager handed over the almanac, and the auspicious days circled on it were the same as those mentioned by Mo Yan.

Xiao Zhan immediately picked out his favorite date and watched Jiang Xue's choice out of the corner of his eye.

Jiang Xue's slender jade finger gently pointed to the second circled day - the second day of the second month, a good day for the dragon to raise its head.