Chapter 2589: It’s Not Fair

"Hehehe... keep on joking!" Xuexue couldn’t help but laugh, this girl’s mouth was getting sweeter.

"The lady is as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal, it’s not just me saying it, everyone in the Capital says the lady is the number one beauty in the Capital." Zi Xia retorted, pouting.

She wasn’t lying. Ever since the lady stood out at the Empress Dowager’s birthday celebration, all the high officials and nobles in the Capital, along with the young masters, claimed the lady outshone all others, undisputedly becoming the number one beauty in the Capital.

Of course, among the noble ladies, there were some who were unconvinced, wondering why the lady, who came from the countryside, should be the number one beauty in the Capital.

Though jealous, until now, no one has been able to surpass Xuexue.

After all, Situtu Xueer’s beauty is evident to everyone.

Without the ability to compete, they can only stand aside and watch longingly.

Xuexue walked over to the dressing table, sat down, and turned her head, teasing as she said, "Number one beauty in the Capital, come quickly to dress your lady up!"

In a previous life, under Lady Tang’s scheming, this title belonged to Situtu Qinger, but in this lifetime, she died. Even if she hadn’t, with Xuexue here, there was nothing left for her.

"Lady, you’re bad. You just keep teasing me." Zi Xia said coquettishly but obediently went over to help Xuexue with her dressing.

Just as everything was settled, Long Rui rushed in energetically.

Upon closer inquiry, Xuexue realized why Long Rui hadn’t returned for several days.

It turned out The Emperor had his eyes on Long Rui’s army, intending to weaken his military power under the guise of warfare.

Initially, The Emperor had reasonable grounds to act, and Long Rui had nothing to say, but his subordinates, having followed him through life and death for years, refused. They were extremely loyal to him and realized that The Emperor sending them to fight at the Border with the Second and Third Princes was only a way to divide them.

They recognized no master other than the Prince, causing such chaos in the military camp that it almost led to a mutiny.

The Emperor was left with no choice but to send someone to request the War Prince to suppress the unrest.

The Emperor created this mess and made Long Rui clean it up, naturally leaving Long Rui very displeased. He knew The Emperor’s intentions long ago, wanting to seize his military power to ensure the throne’s safety by eliminating him, right?

This little scheme of his was well known across the entire Imperial court. They just didn’t expose The Emperor.

The Emperor is the sovereign; they are his ministers, so naturally, they needed to save some face for him.

Xuexue reached out to stroke his cold mask, revealing many stubbly chin hairs beneath.

"Prince, you look weary."

"Haven’t slept in days, very tired." Long Rui said while yawning, looking extremely exhausted.

"Then go wash up, eat something, and have a good rest." Xuexue felt heartbroken, pulling him up and pushing him outside.

Long Rui leaned on her like a spoiled child, wrapping his arms around her waist, "Haven’t seen my beloved wife for days, I missed you."

Xuexue: "Aren’t you very tired? Sleep well and then talk."

"Mm, alright."

Long Rui said, pulling Xuexue as he walked inside.

"What are you doing?"

"Sleep, didn’t I tell you I’m very tired." Long Rui said, yawning, and still pulling Xuexue toward the room.

"Then why are you pulling me?" Xuexue looked thoroughly confused.

Long Rui’s voice was full of allure: "Accompany me."

"What are you doing! In broad daylight." Xuexue blushed, and Long Rui’s suggestive tone led her mind astray.

"Dear wife, why so naughty?"

"Who’s naughty?"

"You!"

"You... why are you speaking to me like this?" Xuexue became speechless, feeling he was so shameless, twisting her thoughts yet blaming her for being naughty. Is there no justice?