The real daughter's life was stolen, and she was reborn and became the best in the capital

The palace at this time.

Mingyao had been spending almost the entire morning with Concubine Xian.

Ming Yao knew best how to make a woman of this age happy from the skills she learned while serving Zhou Zhaoru. However, she was still keenly aware that the palace maids in Xingzhang Palace today were not as enthusiastic towards her as before.

Mingyao is not stupid, of course she knows the reason.

It would be fine if Ming Jin was just conferred the title of princess. Although there are not many princesses in the capital, she is not the only one. But she enjoys so many fiefs every year. Anyone who sees her would be envious.

Precisely because she knew this, Mingyao was more cautious. However, she pretended not to know and continued to talk and eat with Concubine Xian with a docile look on her face.

She is much more well-behaved and obedient than Princess Ancheng, who made Concubine Xian angry for some unknown reason.

"What are people saying outside? Is there any news about Xuan'er?"

It was almost time for lunch, so Concubine Xian took the opportunity to ask her chief maid Rong Yu.

Rong Yu had actually received the news, but she still replied to Concubine Xian after hearing it: "The Fourth Prince's Mansion sent a reply this morning saying that His Highness went out of town to hunt today. If he doesn't come at this time, I'm afraid he might not be back yet."

"Then don't wait for him."

Empress Xian held Mingyao's hand and said softly, "Then let's just eat today."

Mingyao would naturally have no objection.

She smiled and said okay.

Mingyao used to often come to the palace to chat with Concubine Xian to relieve her boredom, so she knew where lunch was served. After she personally helped Concubine Xian up, she walked towards the side hall.

As Gu Changxuan's concubine who never got married.

Ming Yao certainly knew how important the two children of Concubine Xian were to her, especially Princess Ancheng. Although she was arrogant and often got into trouble, she was the most important thing to Concubine Xian.

Even though Empress Xian criticized Gu Jiarou harshly when she was angry, the one who felt sorry for her was actually her as a mother.

There are some things that Concubine Xian can choose not to say, but Mingyao cannot pretend not to know.

Especially with her current status, she has to help Gu Changxuan and Concubine Xian solve their problems.

"It's time for dinner now. Why don't you ask Jiarou to eat with us?" Mingyao said softly to Concubine Xian, trying to give her a way out.

When Empress Xian heard this, her gentle expression immediately cooled down. She snorted heavily, "If she wants to starve herself, just let her be. Don't pay any attention to her!"

Although she said so, there was still a trace of worry on Empress Xian's face.

Her daughter was so disobedient and insisted on arguing with her. Xiao Youyan was afraid that she would ruin her health and also that she would ruin her son's years of planning.

He glanced at Mingyao beside him.

Mingyao was aware of her intention when she looked at her like that, and immediately said with a smile: "Why don't I go see Jiarou later?"

She got along pretty well with Gu Jiarou.

But Empress Xian did not agree.

Her naughty daughter is now angry because she can't marry Ming Jingheng. If she turns around and sees Ming Yao coming, she will probably not give Ming Yao a good look.

Empress Xian naturally didn't care whether Mingyao would be treated coldly by An Cheng, but she also didn't want to cause trouble if the matter got out of hand.

Besides, she did have something that needed Mingyao to do for her.

"Forget it. With her temper, it will be useless if you go."

Concubine Xian was helped by Mingyao to sit in the main seat.

After Mingyao sat down, Concubine Xian suddenly held Mingyao's hand.

"Mingyao."

Empress Xian held Mingyao's hand and sighed slightly.

Ming Yao was startled, not knowing what Concubine Xian wanted her to do, but she immediately replied, "Your Majesty, please tell me. As long as I can be of any use to you, Ming Yao will do my best."

"I won't hide it from you either."

Empress Xian said: "You should also know what An Cheng means to your elder brother."

When Mingyao heard this, her expression changed slightly.

"Your Majesty..." Her heart was pounding as she looked at Concubine Xian's expression. Just as she was about to say something, Concubine Xian suddenly raised her hand and stopped her from saying anything.

"I don't blame you."

"My daughter has had this temper since she was young. No one can stop her. Besides, your elder brother is handsome and outstanding among the young people. It's understandable that An Cheng likes him."

Empress Xian said this and sighed with a sad face: "If Xuan'er doesn't marry you, it's fine for An Cheng to marry your elder brother. The man is talented and the woman is beautiful, which is a good match. But now that you and Xuan'er are getting married soon, you can't have both brothers and sisters marry with your Ming family."

"Mingyao, don't you think so?"

Although Concubine Xian spoke in a gentle tone, Ming Yao still felt nervous and her face turned even paler: "Your Majesty, I..."

She didn't know what to say.

There was no need for Empress Xian to say anything. Since the imperial decree had been issued, no matter whether this marriage was what they wanted or not, it was irreversible.

The most important thing now is to dispel An Cheng’s thoughts.

This is the top priority.

She didn't want to make a big deal out of this and let His Majesty get angry when he found out.

"I didn't let you go to An Cheng just now because it was for your own good, so that An Cheng wouldn't embarrass you after seeing you."

Thinking of Gu Jiarou's temper, Ming Yao's face turned even paler.

She knew Gu Jiarou. When they had a good relationship with her in the past, she would occasionally act like a princess and had to be pampered and coaxed. But in this situation now, she was afraid she didn't know how to blame her.

Her clenched fists tightened unconsciously, and her red lips gradually lost their original color.

"What does Your Majesty want me to do..." she asked Concubine Xian in a trembling voice.

Seeing her intelligence, Concubine Xian smiled and said softly to Ming Yao, "I don't need you to do anything, but your elder brother is old enough and it's time for him to get married."

"As a younger sister, don't just think about yourself, but also think more about your big brother."

When Mingyao heard this, her pupils suddenly contracted.

She...knew what Concubine Xian meant.

But what she didn't want most was to watch her brother get married and have children. If her brother remained like this, it didn't matter even if she couldn't be with him.

But what if one day, my brother gets married?

Given my brother's personality, he will definitely be very good to his future wife. Does he want her to watch him being affectionate with another woman?

Just thinking about this, Mingyao felt her heart twitching and she felt very uncomfortable.

"Mingyao?"

Seeing that she was hesitant to speak, Empress Xian's originally gentle expression became slightly gloomy and her voice became low.

"Don't you want to?" she asked Mingyao.

Ming Yao came back to her senses immediately after hearing this. Amidst the throbbing heartbeat, she looked at Concubine Xian and said almost without thinking: "No, no..."

"I'm not unwilling."

"I-I was just wondering who my brother should marry."

"You kid."

Empress Xian looked at Ming Yao and laughed again: "What does it have to do with you who your brother marries? Anyway, you will marry Xuan'er soon, and you will be his wife in the future. What kind of personality and background your sister-in-law has is none of your business."

"You just need to tell your mother about it."

As Concubine Xian spoke, she held Mingyao's hand and patted it gently, saying, "Then I'll leave this matter to you. Once your brother's matter is settled, you will have to personally watch Ancheng get married."

"My daughter is disobedient, but luckily, you are well-behaved and sensible. If anything happens between Xuan'er and me in the future, I will have to rely on you."

Ming Yao forced a smile and said, "Don't worry, Madam. I will tell mother when I get back."

Empress Xian was naturally relieved, as she believed Mingyao also knew the importance of the matter.

Finally, an important matter was resolved, and Empress Xian's face became much better when she looked at Mingyao.

Rong Yu had been waiting in the outer hall for a while.

Seeing that the two had finished talking about the matter, he said to Concubine Xian, "Your Majesty, shall we serve the meal now?"

Empress Xian was in a good mood and responded, "Serve the meal."

While Rong Yu and the others were preparing the meal, Concubine Xian stroked Ming Yao's hand and said to her with a distressed look on her face, "I see that you have lost a lot of weight this time. A girl shouldn't be so thin. I have specially asked the kitchen to prepare a lot of your favorite dishes. You have to eat more today."

Ming Yao hurriedly thanked everyone, but she felt lost in thought. She couldn't eat the delicious delicacies from the palace, and they tasted like wax.