"Yu'er, hurry up and tell the young lady that I have something important to tell you." When Li Si saw the maid, a gleam flashed across his dull eyes, but he quickly suppressed it and said seriously. His eyes revealed a kind of anxiety and urgency, as if the news he brought was of vital importance.

"Really?" Yu'er didn't seem to believe him. After all, it wasn't the first time that Li Si had spied on her, and the fleeting light in his eyes couldn't be hidden from her. There was a hint of doubt and caution in her voice.

Li Si stood up and looked at the girl in front of him without avoiding. She was tall, beautiful, and had fair skin. At the age of sixteen, her body had fully grown and her curves were exquisite. Her eyes were as clear and bright as autumn water, as if they could see into people's hearts.

Three years ago, his heart had already been tied to her. However, as ordinary guards and maids, they had no right to pursue happiness unless their masters rewarded them. This was an unspeakable pain and helplessness.

"Of course it's true." Li Si's voice was firm and powerful, as if he was proving his sincerity and determination to Yu'er.

"Hmph! It'd better be true. Otherwise, even if the lady doesn't blame you, I won't forgive you." Hearing that he didn't come for her, Yu'er felt a little disappointed, but she didn't dare to delay. She said coquettishly and led Li Si to the courtyard. Her figure swayed in the afterglow of the sunset, like a blooming flower.

A maid in pink came towards them. When she saw the two of them, she immediately scolded them coldly: "Yu'er, you are so bold! It's ok to have a secret meeting with Li Si, but today you dare to bring him to the young lady's courtyard? You are really tired of living." Her voice was sharp and harsh, as if it could pierce people.

"Sister Ju'er, it's not what you think. Li Si does have something important to report to you." Yu'er was obviously afraid of the girl in front of her, and she lowered her head and responded in a low voice. Her forehead was covered with sweat, and her voice was trembling and uneasy.

Upon hearing this, Juer's expression softened a little, but she still looked at the two of them suspiciously and snorted, "What's the matter?" Although her voice softened a little, it still carried an unquestionable majesty and indifference.

Li Si took two steps forward and said softly, "The useless guy in the Lu Mansion has been found." His voice was low and powerful, as if every word contained important information.

Juer's expression became serious, and she turned around and said, "Follow me." Her figure was light and agile, like a cheetah looking for its prey, she led Li Si through the corridors and finally stopped outside a hall.

"Wait." She said coldly and turned to a boudoir and knocked gently on the door. After hearing a sound from inside, she gently opened the door and walked in. A moment later, she followed a girl out.

The girl was wearing a bright yellow dress, with a stunning face and skin as white as snow. Her watery eyes were sparkling and charming, and her oval face was filled with a proud look. She was as noble and elegant as a blooming peony, making it impossible to look away.

She raised her head slightly and walked to the outside of the small hall, then sat down in the upper seat without looking around. Then she glanced at Li Si who was standing restlessly and asked unhappily, "What's the matter?" Her voice was cold and arrogant, as if she was the ruler of this world.

Li Si quickly knelt down on one knee and said in a hoarse voice: "Miss, someone just reported that the useless guy in the Lu Mansion has been found." His voice revealed a sense of nervousness and uneasiness, as if the news he brought would cause a storm.

"Oh?" Murong Yuxuan's eyebrows twitched slightly. It had been three days and that piece of trash hadn't been fed to the monster yet? This made her feel a little surprised and dissatisfied.

"Is she alive or dead?" Her voice was so cold and piercing that it seemed to freeze people.

"..." Li Si's forehead was covered with cold sweat. He only knew that the waste had been found but didn't know whether she was alive or dead. He said nervously: "This... I thought it was just a corpse." There was a trace of trembling and uneasiness in his voice, as if what he said would cause a disaster.

"Hmm?" Murong Yuxuan's aura suddenly dropped, and she stared at him coldly with her eyes. Her eyes revealed a crazy killing intent, as if she wanted to tear Li Si apart.

Li Si felt as if the air around him was being squeezed, and his head almost touched the ground. His voice became urgent: "Miss, calm down! We only saw Lu Tianying carrying an unconscious person into the city. As for whether he is alive or dead, I really don't know. But according to our estimation, even if the waste of the Lu Mansion is not dead, he is not far from death." There was a trace of trembling and panic in his voice, as if he was begging for mercy from the god of death.

It is well known that one of the four major families, the Lu family, has a loser. If it were an ordinary person who could not practice, it would be fine, but she was born in the direct line of the four major families. What's more, she is the fiancée of the current Crown Prince! Such an extraordinary identity makes her reputation as a "waste" known to everyone. And she is not only a waste, but also disabled! She has been weak and sick since childhood, and has spent almost all of the fourteen years in bed. How can such a person be worthy of the Crown Prince? Almost all the unmarried girls in Jingjiang hope that she will die soon so as not to tarnish the sacred Crown Prince in their minds. Seeing that she is about to reach the age of marriage, even if the royal family is unwilling, they will have to get married under various pressures. Everyone is panicking, especially the young lady in front of them.

"Go get the news again! I don't want to hear that the rubbish is still alive." Murong Yuxuan's voice was cold and beautiful, her face was twisted with madness, and her eyes were flashing with a vicious light. This sentence has a deep meaning. No matter whether the rubbish is dead or alive, she only wants one result, that is death! The rest will naturally be done by the servants.

"Jiang Liu'er, you are overdoing it." At this moment, several people came in from outside the hall, led by a graceful and beautiful woman. Behind her were two old maids and four maids who walked slowly. Her face, which was seven points similar to Murong Yuxuan, had a faint smile and her eyes revealed a kind of tenderness and kindness, as if she was the greatest mother in the world.

"Mother, why are you here?" The madness on Murong Yuxuan's pretty face disappeared, replaced by a dignified and gentle expression. She stood up and took the beautiful woman's arm and said softly. There was a hint of coquettishness and dependence in her voice, as if she was a little girl who needed her mother's care.

"Girl, have you forgotten what your mother taught you? You are the role model for the future of the country. You must always pay attention to your appearance. It is really vulgar to be blinded by jealousy like this." The beautiful woman tapped her forehead with one hand and scolded her mercilessly. There was a hint of severity and care in her voice, as if she was teaching an ignorant child.

The current queen, Murong Wanqing, is the daughter of the head of the Murong family. Her face is like a peony in bloom in spring, elegant and gentle, with a heroic spirit that cannot be underestimated. She is also Murong Yuxuan's aunt. The two are not only related by blood, but also have a deep emotional bond. Murong Yuxuan has been born with a stunning appearance since she was a child. Her eyebrows and eyes are quite similar to those of the queen aunt, but she is a little more immature and smart. She and the prince Duanmu Lingfei have a close relationship as cousins. They grew up together in the palace and have a deep friendship.

Since she was a child, Yuxuan has regarded her aunt, the Queen, as her role model, not only because of her noble status, but also because of her calm and strategic demeanor. Whenever it was late at night and the moonlight shone through the window lattice on her bedside, Yuxuan would fantasize about one day being able to ascend to her aunt's noble status, looking down on all the women in Jingjiang State and becoming the focus of everyone's attention. This has been her dream for many years, like the brightest star in the night sky, guiding her direction forward.

Back then, in order to secure her position as queen, the aunt of the queen had to arrange a marriage between the prince and a frail woman from the Lu mansion. This was not because the woman was outstanding in appearance, nor because there was any abnormality when she was born, but because her mother was a four-star alchemist, whose influence was so great that even the royal family had to be cautious. On the Jingjiang Continent, the strong are respected, and those who practice cannot do without elixirs. Whether it is healing, speeding up practice, or improving cultivation and prolonging life, elixirs are needed to assist. However, the conditions for alchemists are extremely harsh, and they must have fire and wood attributes and strong mental strength. Therefore, alchemists are rare and highly respected by the world.

Jingjiang, as a remote small country on the Jingjiang continent, lagged behind in the development of alchemy. The strongest alchemist at that time was only two-star, including the president of the Alchemist Guild and the royal family. Therefore, the appearance of a four-star alchemist naturally caused a sensation and pursuit across the country, like a long drought meeting a sweet rain, which shocked the entire Jingjiang country.

When Murong Wanqing first ascended the throne, she saw the right opportunity and tried her best to please the four-star alchemist, gifting him countless rare spiritual treasures, and only then arranged the marriage after Lu Xuanxin was born. At that time, she was like a shrewd chess player, making every move just right, which not only consolidated her position, but also won strong support for the royal family.

However, things are unpredictable, and no one expected that the daughter of this noble four-star alchemist would be a weak and sickly woman. Lu Xuanxin had been weak since childhood and could not even take care of herself, let alone practice. Even so, the royal family was unwilling to give up the help of the four-star alchemist easily. After all, in the practice world, a powerful alchemist often means endless resources and connections.

Unfortunately, five years ago, Master Mu left to find a rare elixir, and there has been no news since then, and his life or death is unknown. This matter is very difficult for the royal family, like a huge rock pressing on their hearts. If they marry this frail woman, it will not be of any benefit to the royal family, but will become a laughing stock of the world; if they do not marry, then the royal family will not dare to offend the connections and influence of the four-star alchemist easily. There were many people who received her favor in the past. If the royal family regrets the marriage, they will inevitably be ridiculed by the world. What's more, the president of the Alchemist Guild has a master-disciple relationship with Master Mu, and vowed to protect Lu Xuanxin, which makes the royal family even more wary.

Moreover, although Master Mu had already left, the personal nanny she left behind was an expert with unfathomable cultivation. Even the strongest among the royal family was no match for her. This was what the royal family feared even more, like a sword hanging over their heads that could fall at any time.

Therefore, although the royal family was unwilling, they did not dare to publicly regret the marriage. If nothing unexpected happened, next year when Lu Xuanxin reached the age of marriage, she would marry the prince. This was undoubtedly a torment for the prince Duanmu Lingfei. He and Murong Yuxuan had already had a rapport, so how could he be willing to marry a strange woman who had never met and was weak and sickly?

"Your self-cultivation is not yet mature enough." The beautiful woman Li looked at Murong Yuxuan meaningfully, with deep calculation flashing in her eyes, "Back then, your aunt was just a concubine. In the end, she is just a waste. Doesn't my daughter have the courage to face a waste? Besides, many things don't require you to do it yourself."

"Mother is right!" Murong Yuxuan nodded thoughtfully, with a hint of determination in her eyes. She knew that she had to work harder to cultivate and improve her strength in order to gain a foothold in this competitive world.

"Stop thinking about it and disturb your mind." Li patted the back of her hand and said earnestly, "Now, you need to adjust your state and break through the spiritual master realm as soon as possible. Strong strength is the foundation for survival. I heard that Jingjiang College is about to recruit students. If you can enter it to study, your future achievements will be higher. How can the position of Crown Princess be worth mentioning?"

Her daughter was excellent in every aspect, except that she was too concerned about the crown prince, which was not conducive to her cultivation. Her cultivation had been stuck at the peak of the spiritual master for a year. To reach this level at the age of fifteen was already a genius. With her talent, she should have made further progress, but she stagnated because she could not calm down and break through. This really made her feel disappointed. But she also understood that the road to cultivation was not smooth sailing, and she needed to go through countless hardships and tests.

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