Since Zhang Qi's dream of marrying a high-ranking official was shattered, she had never thought that she could be the legitimate wife of any man.

  This world is very cruel, any man with power and influence must consolidate his position to live a smooth life, marrying into a powerful family and relying on the woman's influence is indispensable.

  Some even don't need to rely on the woman's power, they marry just for the sake of matching doors and houses, so that they can go out in public without being looked down upon or ridiculed.

  So, no matter what aspect a man considers, it is impossible for him to marry her.

  Unless the man, like Xiao Mo now, had no family and started from scratch. In Zhang Qi's view, even if Xiao Mo wanted to marry her now, he would regret it once he got his hands on her. After all, she was of no help to him, and her appearance would even bring him a lot of trouble.

  Thinking of this, Zhang Qi was a bit puzzled. Such obvious truth, why couldn't she understand it in her previous life? Still thinking about becoming the legitimate wife of that man?

  It wasn't just in her past life, but also recently, she was still rejoicing that she had met the King of Lanling early enough.

  Alas, being too greedy will lead to a death with no place for burial!

  Fortunately, she came to quickly.

  What Langling Wang said earlier was already within her expectations. In the end, she just pretended to be like that, wanting him to feel more guilty towards her.

  Now her only dream is to one day take her wealth and followers and leave, to live in seclusion in some remote place on the continent where there is no war.

  The splendor of this life should be weary. Why not just one person, one bamboo, and one branch of shadow, lightly watching others' glory and humiliation?

  The door creaked open, and the maidservants carried in hot water, rushing into the ear room. Zhang Gui turned her head and carefully put on her own clothes.

  This time, Ah Lu will also go with her to Qidi. If there's an opportunity, she'll bring her to her side again. Well, from Autumn Princess AYu and others, it can be seen that these Qidi noblewomen have a strong possessive desire towards Langling Wang. If Langling Wang's marriage is not settled, once it is settled, the harm to her will follow immediately.

  Maybe she went to Qidi for less than a month and then got the chance to leave.

  Thinking of this, Zhang Qi leaned her head to the side and gazed at the dense green outside the window. She couldn't help but think: Ah Green's hometown isn't bad. The people there are simple and honest, and it's rare to see war. Maybe I'll go there someday... If I'm lucky enough to gain freedom, I can plant a large patch of wild chrysanthemums in the courtyard. When autumn comes, I can even spread out a mat among the chrysanthemum flowers and take a nap.

  Unlike those noble ladies, Zhang Gui never liked peonies or roses. What she loved were actually the small, golden wild chrysanthemums that could be seen everywhere in the countryside.

  Thinking of that scene, Zhang Qi's eyes narrowed into a line: At that time, I must make an effort to sleep. Sleep for a long, long time, someone came. I don't want to smile and won't smile, I think I'll stare and won't glance. At that time, I will be the most casual, and I certainly won't provoke anyone.

  Zhang Qi smiled with pursed lips.

  While she was indulging in her fantasies, the door opened and closed again. Zhang Gui poked his head out to take a look, only to find that Langling Wang had left.

  She had just withdrawn her head when a team of maidservants came in and out, only to see them change the water again, then bowed to Zhang Qi, "Miss Zhang, please take a bath."

  "Alright, go ahead."

  A line of division

  In the late afternoon, the three of them entered the courtyard with Autumn Princess.

  Unlike the first two times they met, this time Ayou's face was flushed, her eyes were bright and shining, and she radiated joy from head to toe.

  When they saw Zhang Qi, the three girls glanced at her with disdain and then ignored her.

  As the three women entered the main hall to wait for King Lanling, Zhang Gui ordered her maid to move the embroidery frame into the courtyard. Under the golden sunset, she began to embroider flowers seriously.

  Three women were talking, occasionally glancing at Zhang Qi. However, Zhang Qi sat quietly in the courtyard, head down, embroidering flowers from start to finish, neither coming forward to pay respects nor showing any signs of rejection, and was as calm and content as this!

  She stared at her for a moment, and then Autumn Princess suddenly raised her voice and said loudly: "Ayu, after you marry Xiaoyan, don't be so naive! For some people who don't know the height of the sky or the thickness of the earth, you must get rid of them, otherwise we won't forgive you!"

  As she spoke, Autumn Princess glared at Zhang Qi with a fierce gaze.

  She was the concubine who disliked Langling Wang, and although she was just a lowly person comparable to goods, time and again, unintentionally, she surpassed them. To the point where even this proud princess felt a little ashamed of herself when seeing her!

  The autumn princess's words were loud and clear, and everyone in the courtyard heard them clearly.

  These words were clearly directed at Zhang Ji. For a moment, all the maids looked sympathetically at Zhang Ji and then quickly lowered their heads.

  Under the gaze of the crowd, Zhang Qi still lowered her head and quietly embroidered. Her beautiful face was calm, with a smile at the corner of her mouth, and her needlework movements were not slow. It seemed that what Autumn Princess said had not entered her ears at all!

  This woman has actually remained calm to this extent!

  Autumn Princess paused for a moment, and the noblewoman Li Ying smiled on one side: "Yes, even if we let you go, your mother won't let you off. We are noblewomen of equal status, how can we allow our husbands to take concubines?" She paused again, and said cruelly: "Of course, if at that time I couldn't refute Xiaoxuan's words, I could have waited for a chance to punish her slowly later! As the main wife, how could I let a small concubine turn everything upside down?"

  The words clearly reached Zhang Qi's ears!

  Similarly, everyone in the courtyard was also paying attention to Zhang Gui's expression.

  Zhang Qi still didn't lift her head, still sewing with meticulous care, as if the words they spoke were just passing wind that blew by and left no trace.

  ……

  The three women stared at Zhang Qi for a while, seeing that she was not pretending, but truly unmoved. They couldn't help but look at each other and become puzzled at the same time.

  Among the three of them, Autumn Princess, a true Xianbei by nature, was the most unable to conceal her emotions. She suddenly stood up with a loud noise.

  Taking big strides to stand in front of Zhang Qi, blocking her light and causing her embroidery movements to pause, she coldly laughed in a shrill voice: "Zhang Shi A Qi. Don't you give your mistress a greeting?"

  She saw her and didn't care about herself, Autumn Princess stretched out her right hand and pulled off the embroidered canopy on Zhang Qi's sedan chair.

  Helpless. Zhang Qi could only lift her head up.

  Xiang Qi looked up at Autumn Princess with bright and clear eyes, a slight smile on her lips. Her expression was carefree and serene.

  Gazing stubbornly at her own autumnal mistress. Zhang Qi let out a soft sigh and nodded, saying: "I've heard all of your words."

  Her voice was soft and pleasant to hear, no wonder even Lang Ling Wang, a man who had never been moved by women's charm, was infatuated!

  In the increasingly disgusted gaze of Autumn Princess, Zhang Qi softly said: "This doesn't need to be rushed... once Madam has finalized it, there will be a time for me to go and pay my respects."

  Does she mean they're anxious? Autumn Princess choked on her breath, staring at Zhang Qi with a face that seemed calm but was actually seething.

  Zhang Qi was still smiling faintly. She said softly: "I've finished speaking, can you give me the embroidered canopy?"

  The autumn princess raised her head and hid the embroidered canopy behind her back. She asked in a sharp voice, "Aren't you afraid at all? Don't you care?"

  At the gate. The several figures who were just about to enter stopped in their tracks at this moment.

  Zhang Qi lowered her eyes and smiled lightly: "I'm scared."

  But you're like this, where's even a bit of fear?

  Seeing the autumn princess's unyielding attitude, Zhang Gui let out a soft sigh and said: "Don't worry... if the future mistress wants me to leave, I won't be reluctant. Although Zhang Shi Ai Gui's background isn't good enough, she is also proud at heart. The mistress can't tolerate Ai Gui sharing her husband with her, and Ai Gui feels the same way, not liking to share favoritism with others."

  Qiu Gongzhu was stunned, she took the embroidery from her hand, lowered her head, and as she added a thread to the lush golden landscape, Zhang Gui said softly and gently, like clear water: "You don't have to treat me as an enemy... I'm very obedient, when the time comes, I'll leave quietly and won't bother anyone again."

  She thought that the three Autumn Princesses had already regarded themselves as thorns in her eyes, and it was time to let some words slip out. In this way, even if they couldn't completely let go of their grudges, when they wanted to harm her, they wouldn't be too ruthless. Perhaps she could even negotiate with them, get money and people from their hands and leave, which should be easier than getting it from the King of Lanling's hands?

  Thinking of this, Zhang Qi was a little distracted, she bit her lip and pondered the possibility of such an operation.

  The courtyard fell silent.

  Just then, Ayu's gentle voice came softly, "Zhang Ji, you mustn't think like that. You are Xiaoyuan's heart's desire, if you leave, he will definitely be unhappy. From now on, let's all live well, okay?"

  Her voice was warm and gentle, her eyes even more sincere. Seeing her walk in front of him with a bow, Zhang Qi's eyes widened, she simply couldn't believe that this was something she would say! Not just her, but Autumn Princess also stared foolishly at Ah Yu.

  Just then, several maidservants chorused: "Your Highness!"

  It turned out that Langya Wang had arrived!

  He walked towards Zhang Qi in a black outfit, with wind and dust still on his body.

  Walking all the way to Zhang Qi's front, Lanling King, who had been pursing his lips tightly, suddenly said in a low voice: "Everyone get out—"

  As soon as the voice fell, A Yu's face turned pale. She looked at Prince Lanling with tears in her eyes and saw that he didn't even have time to pay attention to herself. Wiping away her tears, she said softly: "Alright, let's go out now."

  After saying that, she took the initiative to pull Autumn Princess and dragged Noble Lady Li Ying, hastily exiting the courtyard gate.

  She took the lead, and how could the other maids dare to linger? At this moment, the sound of footsteps echoed, and in an instant, all the people in the courtyard retreated cleanly, leaving only Langling Wang staring at Zhang Hui and Zhang Hui.

  As soon as King Lanling entered, Zhang Gui's face turned pale.

  She didn't think that after finally finding an opportunity to make her attitude clear, she would still be misunderstood by him?

  Never had there been a moment like this that made Zhang Gui regret so much. She bit her lip tightly, her head bowed to her chest... All along, she was used to secretly planning and acting without making a sound. How did it happen that this time, she spoke out her thoughts? It would have been fine if only Ah Yu and the three girls heard her, they would surely order the maids not to reveal it to Prince Lanling, and would certainly help her leave him.

  But she actually caught Langling Wang red-handed!

  How could she make such a low-level mistake?

  The King of Lanling gazed at Zhang Qi with a cold and stern gaze, although she quickly lowered her head, the change in her expression had already been taken in by him.

  What she just said was all from the heart!

  It's just that now, being caught by herself in the present, she doesn't have a bit of reluctance towards herself. What she fears is only that what she says will be heard clearly by him?

  Is there any woman in the world who can be so careless with her husband's body? In these days of daily interactions, whispers, soft words, and entwined love, is it all just a game to her?

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