Ning'er's head was buzzing.

In other words, the young and beautiful sister Lin in front of her was going to marry the second son of the Rui Palace...

Isn't that... Chu Huan? !

And just a moment ago, she was holding his hand, tenderly telling him a very touching girl's story, and asked him to find the unknown boy.

The world is really too small.

For a moment, Ning'er simply didn't know which of the two was more ridiculous.

She recalled Chu Huan's appearance. It was not that she was superficial and judged people by appearance. She just found it hard to imagine that there was really a girl who would not like Chu Huan after seeing him.

Perhaps it was because the change in her facial expression was too obvious, even the not-so-perceptive Lin Ruochan looked at her with some confusion.

Miss Lin thought for a while and suddenly said, "Does Sister Lian Chaoning also know that this marriage is inappropriate?"

Ning Er didn't know how to answer, so she just forced a smile and said, "Prince Rui is a noble, and Lord Lin likes him, so how can it be wrong?"

Lin Ruozhen looked around at this moment, and then took Ning'er two steps deeper into the flowers and trees: "Sister Chao Ning has only been in the capital for a short time, but she doesn't know the twists and turns here."

Her voice was so low that it was almost inaudible: "In the capital, who among the more respectable families doesn't stay away from Prince Rui's mansion, openly or secretly?"

Ning Er couldn't help but feel nervous after hearing this, but she subconsciously asked, "Why is this?"

Lin Ruozhen had told Ning'er such private matters before, and now he was even more open about it. He explained to her the background of Prince Rui's Mansion in a few words.

She also reminded Ning Er: "We sisters should keep it in mind, but don't tell others... Speaking of this palace secret, it was a major event that almost shook the world back then."

That was nearly twenty years ago. At that time, not to mention Ning'er, even Lin Ruochan was not born yet.

Emperor Tianqing, who was at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, suddenly fell ill. In front of all the civil and military officials, he fell off the throne and fainted, and he stopped attending court for nearly sixteen days.

At that time, foreign enemies were invading the border in Mobei, floods and epidemics were raging in the southeast, and the news that Emperor Tianqing was seriously ill and dying shocked the government and the public.

The last emperor's only remaining son was only five years old. As people were in panic, some people in the court said, "The country depends on the eldest prince." With so many internal and external troubles, how could we entrust the country to the young prince? We should adopt a virtuous person from the royal family to inherit the ancestral temple and the country.

Some people also suggested that when it comes to blood relatives, it would be better to follow the example of Emperor Taizong of the previous dynasty, who said "the younger brother succeeds the elder brother" and nominate Emperor Tianqing's half-brother, Prince Rui, to the throne.

The old Prince Rui is only three years younger than the late emperor, but his eldest son is thirteen years older than the late emperor's son. If Prince Rui succeeds, there will be no worry about the foundation of the country being shaken.

As soon as these remarks were made, they caused an immediate uproar and were met with fierce opposition both inside and outside the government.

But as Emperor Tianqing's coma continued to increase, voices of support gradually began to emerge in secret.

At a time when the court and the public were in an uproar and discussions were boiling, Emperor Tianqing miraculously woke up from his coma. Without leaving his sickbed, he struggled to support himself and summoned civil and military officials and clan members from both inside and outside the court.

In front of everyone, he announced in a firm manner that his youngest son Chu Huan would be appointed Crown Prince, and would immediately announce it to the world!

Emperor Tianqing's thundering measures temporarily suppressed the uneasy hearts of the people in the court.

Perhaps because he was really worried about his young son, the late emperor, who was originally diagnosed by the imperial physician as having no more than a month to live, dragged his sick body and struggled on for three years.

But human power is limited, and during the Crown Prince's eighth birthday celebration, Emperor Tianqing suddenly passed away.

Emperor Zhaoyuan ascended the throne at a young age and ruled the world.

As the little emperor grew up and showed no signs of dying young or becoming stupid, the Rui Wang Mansion, which had been so popular in all these years, became quieter day by day.

Ning'er was filled with deep emotion after listening to this. She then realized why Yan Ling had used so many obscure words when he spoke to her about the matter of King Rui. It turned out that the other half of the story was here.

Lin Ruozhen's tone was filled with infinite admiration: "Who could have thought that Your Majesty, who ascended the throne at such a young age, would be such a gifted and talented monarch! God bless our dynasty."

In fact, Emperor Zhaoyuan, who was forced onto the throne by his father, was a natural political animal. When he was still a teenager, he had already shown an amazing political sense and beast-like acumen.

When the ministers who tried to manipulate the young emperor suffered repeated setbacks, they realized that the young man sitting high on the dragon throne was far more cruel and calm, rational and powerful than the previous emperor.

Not long after the current emperor took power, the old Prince Rui passed away, and his eldest son, the Crown Prince Rui, who was thirteen years older than Emperor Zhaoyuan, inherited the title.

However, just a few words were enough for Ning'er to get a glimpse of the thrilling past. Although she was worried about Master Chu, she couldn't help but praise him sincerely after hearing this: "The emperor is really a great man!"

With such a reason, it is no wonder that Lin Ruozhan was reluctant to marry into the Rui Palace. Not to mention that she already had someone in her heart, the political risks in this marriage alone were enough to make people consider it.

Ning'er sighed in her heart. It seemed that Chu Huan might not have an easy time in the court.

Lin Ruozhen's eyes lit up when she heard this. She held Ning'er's arm affectionately, as if she was treating her as her confidant. There was a hint of enthusiasm in her tone: "Sister Ning really knows me! I have respected His Majesty since I was a child, but my father is stubborn and confused. He only thinks that the second son Chu is open and unrestrained, and is worthy of me."

"Your Majesty's brilliance is like the bright moon in the sky, while the wise king is just a firefly, and I don't care about it."

Ning'er was in a rather delicate mood at the moment. On one side was Prince Rui, with whom she had a deep connection, and on the other side was the truly admirable Emperor. It seemed inappropriate for her to stand on either side.

She looked at Lin Ruozhen, who was in high spirits at the moment, and suddenly smiled and said, "Speaking of His Majesty, Sister Lin is not sad now?"

Lin Ruozhen quickly said, "No!" Her eyes lit up with that dreamy glimmer again, "That's because you haven't seen His Majesty. You don't know how great a god he is! Anyone who sees him can't help but bow down in worship."

Ning Er smiled and said, "Who is better, Your Majesty? Or is Sister Lin's heroic young man better?"

Lin Ruozhen blushed and refused to allow her to talk nonsense: "It's not the same thing at all! To His Majesty, I have nothing but reverence and admiration, but to him," she looked worried, "I am always worried."

When Ning'er saw her like this, she knew that Lin Ruozhan was probably deeply in love with her and it would be difficult to break off the relationship easily.

She asked seriously, "What about Prince Rui? What are you going to do, Sister Lin?"

Lin Ruozhen's eyes wandered: "Daddy said that he would keep me until I am eighteen years old. I will be seventeen this year. If I still can't find him by the end of the year, I will just accept my fate!"

Ning'er almost blurted out something, but fortunately she held it back.

She thought that Lin Ruozhan was indeed a good person and her romantic story was indeed touching, but when she thought of the crystal chandelier hanging in her corridor, Ning'er decided to favor Chu Huan a little more.

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"It's really hard for us to find you. What are you doing in here?"

Suddenly, a clear female voice came from behind. Ning'er and Lin Ruozhen turned around in shock, only to see two girls approaching them. Without saying anything, they took their arms and said with a smile, "There's a big commotion ahead. Why don't you come with us to take a look?"

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