Episode 36
The concubine originally intended to comfort her younger sister, but unexpectedly, her younger sister inadvertently revealed a secret that had been hidden for many years, and shamelessly declared that if the marriage contract had not been secretly arranged in the past, she would be the current concubine of Huaiyang.The concubine lived an indifferent life, her husband died young, and she raised her young son alone. Only she knew the hardships.Knowing that the truth was actually caused by her sister, the concubine was furious and slapped her throughout the hall.Facing her sister's pleading, the concubine was heartbroken and declared solemnly: Even if Liu Miantang was willing to let Cui Xingzhou take a concubine, she would never agree because she firmly believed that the concubine of the Huaiyang Palace must be an outstanding person.Lian Binglan was disheartened. Standing by the lake in the dead of night, all the past events passed by her like a revolving lantern. She realized that her obsession in the past was no more than a child's joke. The princess she was chasing was only in vain, and she never cherished the true meaning of mutual love.
Witnessing Cui Xingzhou's deep affection for Liu Miantang, Lian Binglan yearned for her and longed to find someone to spend ordinary years with.Cui Xingzhou overheard his sister's voice and felt deeply guilty for obeying the engagement without knowing her true feelings.Finally, on the day of Cui Liu's wedding, the Qiao family arrived with heavy gifts. There was great joy inside and outside the Huaiyang Palace, and everyone was talking about the rich dowry.Liu Miantang wears red makeup, which makes her look even more gentle and charming.Although Cui Xingzhou had only been separated for two days, he felt as if he had been separated for three autumns, and his mood was uneasy. He poured out his heart to Zhao Quan, saying that Liu Miantang had become an indispensable person in his life, and this feeling transcended mundane love.Liu Miantang looked extremely relaxed and spent her free time with her best friends.
At the wedding, He Zhen cleverly set up a red rope scene, and Cui Xingzhou hit it right with his deep understanding of Liu Miantang.As night fell, the palace was brightly lit, Cui Xingzhou was not drunk at the banquet, and rushed to the bridal chamber. When he saw Liu Miantang, he was so naive, and he felt love for her, and the two finally became consummated.The next day, the imperial court issued a decree, and Cui Xingzhou was awarded a reward and had to enter the palace immediately to express his gratitude.The concubine and Liu Miantang worked together to help Cui Xingzhou prepare.On the other side, Cui Xingzhou captured the rebel Wen Tinghe. After a rigorous interrogation at Dali Temple, Wen Tinghe confessed the secrets of King Sui and Mr. Da behind the scenes. King Sui heard the news and was eager to silence him to avoid future troubles.
