Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 593 - 591

Chapter 593: Chapter 591

Zhuge Jinquan was so infuriated by this news that he started to have chest pains and couldn’t stop vomiting blood!

His own sister messing around with the Third Prince? Nothing good ever comes from him.

Yet his sister never seemed to learn from her past mistakes! Look at this mess! It just gets worse and worse!

They can’t stay in Minze Country any longer, who knows what earth-shattering event might happen next! He can no longer face those judging looks from others!

Zhuge Jinquan decided to flee with Zhuge Meiyu that very night.

Zhuge Meiyu too, wished for nothing more than to be far away as quickly as possible!

Hopefully, the citizens of the Eastern Jin Dynasty would remain ignorant of this matter!

Alas, how utterly mortifying! Zhuge Jinquan lamented with a heavy heart.

The Third Prince felt a strange sense of relief when he heard that Zhuge Meiyu had left in the middle of the night.

But then he remembered he was due to marry her soon and he felt conflicted once again. He felt an irresistible urge to wash his hair, as though everyone had seen Zhuge Meiyu and it made him feel as if he was being cuckolded.

And so, in the dead of night, the Third Prince called for his maid, washing his hair repeatedly until the faint hint of dawn appeared in the east.

Shangguan Wanru was about to be married off.

Outside the city, the long wedding procession was moving slowly. Xiao’er gave Shangguan Wanru two pills and informed her of their use.

Shangguan Wanru embraced Xiao’er, crying uncontrollably, "Lady Rui’an, you must remember to write me a letter every month, design a few outfits and pieces of jewelry for me every quarter, and paint a picture for me every year...Wah, I wish I could be with you every day. I don’t want to leave you guys, can I not go?"

Xiao’er: ...

Was all this wailing really necessary? It practically scared away all her sorrow and longing.

Princess Consort An, standing nearby, was simultaneously amused and mortified by her daughter’s dramatic display. She just wanted to hurry and send her away before her antics caused any further embarrassment!

"Alright, let’s hurry. Otherwise, we won’t reach the post station before nightfall."

With sobs echoing in her voice, Shangguan Wanru finally released Xiao’er.

Princess Consort An was witnessing her daughter’s lack of composure for the first time, she anxiously glanced at Gong Zixuan.

Was it really okay for Gong Zixuan to see her daughter with a tear-streaked face and a runny nose? Even she found her daughter’s state repulsive!

Gong Zixuan stood aside, pulled out a handkerchief, and gently wiped the tears from Shangguan Wanru’s face, softly saying, "Wanru, we should get going now."

He had personally come over to see Shangguan Wanru off to Nangong Country.

Shangguan Wanru nodded, hugged Princess Consort An again, and Princess Consort An comforted her by patting her on the back, "Alright, once you’re married, you’re no longer a child. You can’t cry anymore. Get in the carriage now! The sun is getting harsher, and I can’t let my skin darken again after trying so hard to lighten it!"

The southern sun was too severe. It had darkened Princess Consort An’s skin a lot. After returning to the Imperial Capital, she frequently visited the beauty salon, her skin had indeed become much fairer. Now, she was very wary of sun protection and skincare, fearing that her skin might darken again.

Hearing this, Shangguan Wanru woefully glanced at her mother before getting into the carriage with Gong Zixuan’s assistance.

Shangguan Wanru lifted the carriage curtain and waved at the crowd,"Goodbye, I’ll miss all of you."

Gong Zixuan also added, "Prince, Mother, big brother, don’t worry. I’ll take good care of Wanru. Goodbye everyone."

Prince An and others nodded, everyone waved back at them.

The carriage began to move.

Everyone returned to the city only after the carriage had traveled a considerable distance.

As they made their way back to the city, groups of women linked arms and gossiped about the scandal that had shocked the whole street yesterday.

"Did you hear about the incident on the main street yesterday?"

"How could I not have heard? I don’t know who caused it, but it’s utterly shameful!"

"I heard it involves the Third Prince... and the Eastern Jin..."

"I never thought... it would be that sort of person."

"If it were me, I’d be too ashamed to show my face in public. Might as well just drop dead."

"Isn’t that the truth..."

Even though those people were speaking in hushed tones, the occasional phrases that reached the Third Prince’s ears were enough to darken his mood!

Early this morning, he had gone out to send off Shangguan Wanru, and he hadn’t yet had the chance to dispel the rumors. He hadn’t expected these gossipy women to already know what had happened.

He couldn’t show any signs of anger, lest people assume he was lashing out in embarrassment. He could only pretend not to know who they were talking about, acting as though it had nothing to do with him.

The words from those people were becoming increasingly unpleasant to hear...

The Third Prince quickened his pace to leave; if he didn’t leave soon, he wouldn’t be able to hold back from killing someone.

After seeing off Shangguan Wanru, Xiao’er invited Fu Ranhui and others, together with Shangguan Xuanhao and Shangguan Xuanyi, to dine at the Four Seasons Restaurant.

The Imperial Study

The Emperor, looking at a pile of memorials all criticizing the Third Prince, was so angry his lungs felt like they would explode!

"How preposterous! Truly preposterous!"

Another scandal, and this time on the street, in a carriage, involving three people...

"Morally corrupt, lewd and depraved!"

The more the Emperor read, the angrier he got. He angrily threw the memorials away, stood up abruptly, then felt a sharp pain in his chest, and his breathing became difficult. He couldn’t resist clutching his chest, then fell back onto the dragon throne!

"Someone! Summon the imperial doctor! Summon the imperial doctor!" The old eunuch attending him saw the situation and shouted loudly, rushing forward to support him.

The eunuch standing guard at the door shouted loudly: "Summon the imperial doctor!"

The frantic cries echoed far and wide in the spacious Imperial Palace.

...

Just when Xiao’er and others were having their meal, Xiao Fuzi hastily ran in, "Master, the Empress sent word that the Emperor has fainted!"

"What!" Three Princes and the Fifth Princess stood up simultaneously, exclaiming in unison.

"The Emperor has fainted!" Xiao Fuzi repeated anxiously.

"Father Emperor! I want to see Father Emperor!" The chubby Seventh Prince, hearing these words, dropped the food from his chopsticks into the bowl, and abruptly stood up to run out.

Shangguan Xuanjun also quickly ran out.

Shangguan Xuanhao took Ruan Weizhen’s hand: "Go! Let’s go home and check on Father King."

Shangguan Xuanyi said to Di Shaowei: "Help me send Miss back to the mansion."

He left those words behind and ran out as well.

Shangguan Ruixi also stood up. He said to Xiao’er: "Countess Rui’an, I’ll return to the mansion first."

He had to go back and inform his own father about this matter.

Fu Ranhui was also feeling anxious. This Uncle Emperor of hers was very kind to her.

"Xiao’er, I will also go back to the mansion first!" Fu Ranhui also stood up, leaving those words behind.

She had to inform her own mother, and then send in a request to visit the palace.

With such a big incident, of course no one could carry on eating.

"Let’s not spread this news." Xiao’er said to the remaining few.

They were all sensible people and nodded solemnly.

Di Shaowei helped Ming Jingya to stand up: "Miss Xiao’er, we will send you back to the mansion."

"There’s no need for that, my carriage is just outside, everyone should return to your respective mansions."

Di Shaowei didn’t agree and still insisted on sending Xiao’er back home.