NFBE Chapter 1: Staying Alone in the Empty Room
Chapter 1: Staying Alone in the Empty Room
The capital city, the Qin residence.
"Qin Jiuwei, give me your velvet hairpin!" a domineering female voice rang out.
Qin Jiuwei opened her eyes, before she could even react.
Then she saw her elder sister, Qin Le'an, suddenly pounce on her and snatch the velvet hairpin from her hair.
Qin Le'an raised his chin slightly, glancing at her with disdain.
"I feel unlucky to even look at this hairpin."
She then scoffed, "However, this thing will still be somewhat useful later."
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei knew that her elder sister, like herself, had been reborn.
In her previous life, Qin Jiuwei was forced to enter the palace for the imperial concubine selection.
The emperor praised the elegant velvet hairpin in her hair.
She was thus selected and bestowed the title of Noble Lady.
Ten years later, she ascended to the throne and became the mother of the nation.
Her elder sister married into the Marquis's mansion, but on her wedding night, she was neglected by the heir, Xie Yanli.
A month later, the crown prince was assassinated and left with a leg disability.
His elder sister was filled with resentment and began to mistreat and beat his three adopted sons.
Less than a year later, she was driven out of the Marquis's mansion by Xie Yanli and became an abandoned woman.
Now that she's been given a second chance at life, her elder sister wants to steal her marriage...
Qin Le'an turned around and left arrogantly, hairpin in hand.
Qin Jiuwei stood there, watching Qin Le'an's departing figure, and smiled.
Even after being reborn, Qin Le'an is still as foolish as ever.
In her previous life, she ascended to the position of Empress, but others only saw the superficial glory.
The Emperor actually favored Consort Chen. He chose Qin Jiuwei to enter the palace and made her a Noble Lady in order to protect Consort Chen and make all the enemies in the harem turn against her.
Needles hidden in a pillow, forced kneeling in the rain, poisoned at a banquet, pushed into the water...
The palace intrigues were full of tricks, but she always managed to retaliate against those who plotted against her.
She thought that because she was unassuming, intelligent, and gentle, she would have a peaceful end.
However, she was poisoned by the emperor himself just three days after becoming empress.
Yes, she has dealt with all the troublesome women, and now it's time for Consort Chen to reap the rewards.
Since Qin Le'an wants to go into that man-eating den of demons, then grant her wish.
Evening, in the hall.
Qin Le'an said coquettishly, "Mother, I don't want to marry that Prince Xie. I want to enter the palace for the imperial concubine selection!"
Madam Li frowned and earnestly advised, "My dear daughter, who in the capital doesn't know that the Emperor dotes on Consort Chen? In previous years, not a single one was selected in the imperial concubine selection, and this year will likely be the same..."
Before she could finish speaking, Qin Le'an interrupted her.
"Mother, this time is different. I'm sure I'll be selected!"
Having been reborn, she knows how everything will unfold.
She is the chosen one! She was born to be empress!
Lady Li sighed, "In the inner palace, one can easily lose their life if they're not careful. How can it compare to the stable wealth and status of the Marquis's mansion?"
Qin Le'an pursed his lips upon hearing this.
Xie Yanli was a monk! And he became a cripple less than a month after getting married.
And his three adopted sons—she only mistreated and beat them a few times, yet Xie Yanli wanted to divorce her!
What's so good about marrying into a noble family? Not at all!
In the end, Li could not resist Qin Le'an's pleas and agreed.
The next morning, at the main courtyard.
“Jiuwei, you were originally not qualified for this marriage with the Marquis’s family, but now your sister is willing to give you this good match. You should be grateful to your sister for the rest of your life,” Madam Li said calmly.
Qin Le'an, standing to the side, raised his chin slightly, his face full of smugness.
She is about to enter the palace and become the empress.
This marriage arrangement with the Marquis's mansion should be given to Qin Jiuwei as a gift.
It's a pity that her husband will become a cripple in a month and will eventually be kicked out of the Marquis's mansion.
"For a concubine's daughter like you to be able to marry into a marquis's mansion is a blessing you've accumulated over many lifetimes!"
"But marrying into the family means becoming a stepmother, taking care of three children, which will exhaust you!"
"But a lowly scum like you only deserves to live this kind of life!"
Qin Le'an's insults were extremely offensive, but Qin's father, Li, found them commonplace and had no intention of interfering.
Tears welled up in Qin Jiuwei's eyes immediately, and she nodded timidly, looking weak and cowardly.
Qin Le'an was determined to enter the palace.
But little did she know that marrying into the Marquis's household was the truly good match!
The young master of the Marquis's mansion, Xie Yanli, is exceptionally talented and has already risen to a high position with great power at a young age.
Qin Jiuwei naturally knew about Xie Yanli's disability in his previous life.
But she knew who had ordered it...
She was confident that she could save Xie Yanli in this lifetime.
The husband is ambitious, virtuous, and has no concubines or maids.
When her mother-in-law is sick and doesn't care about anything, she becomes the mistress of the house after she marries in.
The Marquis's family held hereditary titles, making them both wealthy and prestigious.
Those three adopted sons whom Qin Le'an disliked so much, they would probably be successful in the future if they were properly trained.
Just because her elder sister couldn't live a good life doesn't mean Qin Jiuwei can't!
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Soon, the day of Qin Jiuwei's wedding arrived.
After the ceremony was completed, Qin Jiuwei was helped into the bridal chamber.
But they waited until dark, but Xie Yanli still didn't appear.
Qin Jiuwei was also very curious about her husband, who was praised by the world.
I heard in my past life that he was incredibly handsome, with a cool and elegant demeanor, but unfortunately he was a cripple.
However, she wore a red veil throughout the wedding and did not see his face.
However, during the wedding procession, I saw a pair of slender, jade-like hands with well-proportioned bones and clean knuckles.
He pulled her out of the sedan chair and quickly let go of her.
Just as rumored, he is a cold-hearted person.
Xiaohe felt anxious when she saw the phoenix red candle that was already half-burnt.
“An hour ago, a servant came to tell me that the young master had urgent official documents to deal with and would be back in a while.”
"But it's already past 11:45 PM, and the Crown Prince still hasn't arrived..."
I wonder if her young lady will be left alone in her room.
No……
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei's gaze sharpened.
Alone in an empty room? Qin Le'an was the same in her previous life.
Qin Le'an spent his wedding night alone in his room, and the next day he became the laughing stock of the household.
Xie Yanli was indeed a man of few desires and little passion.
In his previous life, after divorcing Qin Le'an, he never remarried and remained single.
He died young five years later due to a recurrence of an old injury.
Qin Jiuwei turned his head slightly and whispered a few instructions to Xiaohe.
study.
A tall figure sat behind the desk.
Xie Yanli lowered his head slightly, his sword-like eyebrows furrowed, and the flickering candlelight made his features even more distinct.
His features were aloof and distant, and outsiders would immediately think that he was a noble and unapproachable person.
"Your Highness," came the voice of the attendant Zizhu from outside.
Xie Yanli had finished processing the documents, put down his brush, and said calmly, "Come in."
Zizhu approached carrying a wooden tray and placed a bowl of steaming ginseng soup on the table.
"Your Highness, this was just sent by the young mistress to remind you to rest well after you finish your official duties."
Xie Yanli looked at the bowl of ginseng soup, raised his eyebrows slightly, and suddenly remembered something.
It seems he got married today.