In the cold winter at the end of the year, the roads outside the city can be seen on both sides of the road with decaying grass and a cold wind.

The mountains in the distance are also shrouded in heavy mist, as if their pale color is covered with a layer of gray.

Ruan Yueli walked in the long escort team. She had walked this road countless times, but she never thought that one day she would walk in this way again, leaving the imperial city where she had lived for more than ten years.

Perhaps because they knew that if they took this step, their future lives would fall into hell, both men and women in the team couldn't help crying.

Ruan Yueli didn't cry. The tears streaming down her face and being blown by the cold wind only made her feel even more uncomfortable.

The situation was already like this, and she didn't want to cause any more trouble for herself.

There were several people standing on the roadside not far away. Ruan Yueli didn't pay attention to them at first, but the woman who was the leader walked towards the leader of the policemen. The two said something unknown, and the woman quickly led the people towards Ruan

Yue Li walked over.

"Miss Ruan."

Ruan Yueli was slightly startled and said, "You are..." She had the impression that you were from the Regent's Palace.

The leading woman said respectfully: "This servant is the maid of the regent princess, Fengjian. The princess said that the winter is bitterly cold and the journey is long, so please take care of yourself." After saying this, Fengjian turned around and took a package from the person behind him and sent it to Ruan Yue with both hands.

Li held his hand and said, "This is sent by the princess's servant. Please don't dislike it, girl."

Ruan Yueli took the package, which was a little heavy and didn't know what it contained, "Thank you very much."

Feng Jian whispered: "Inside are some commonly used medicines and things that girls need. The escort has already taken care of them. Take care of yourself, girl."

Ruan Yueli nodded, "Thank you very much, thank the princess for me."

Feng Jian agreed and left without any hesitation.

The team soon began to move forward again, and the escorting officers were indeed much more polite to them.

Even the other Ruan family members in the team looked at Ruan Yueli with a bit more attentiveness. Although the Ruan family was in decline, Princess Taihua and even the regent princess still thought about Ruan Yueli. As long as the nobles don't forget them,

The Ruan family may not return to the capital one day.

Once people have hope, the pain before them seems to become less unbearable, and the sobbing and complaining in the team also becomes much quieter.

Ruan Yueli walked forward slowly holding the package in her hand. She looked calm and lowered her eyes slightly, hiding the emotions in her eyes.

In the cold wind, her thoughts gradually returned to two days ago.

When the Ruan family's decree had just come down, she wrote to the regent after thinking about it all night.

In fact, it hasn't been long since the last time I saw Xie Yan, but in Ruan Yueli's mind, it seemed like it had been a long, long time ago.

A few months ago, she arrogantly believed that she was the most suitable woman for the regent. Now, a few months later, the regent is still aloof, but she has become the daughter of a guilty minister kneeling on the ground.

It can only be said that things in the world are unpredictable, and no one can guarantee that they will have a smooth and worry-free life.

Ruan Yueli could only rejoice in her heart that she didn't have too many personal feelings for the regent, so that kneeling in front of him now would not make her feel so painful and embarrassing.

"The daughter of the guilty minister, please bow to His Highness the Regent."

Xie Yan looked at her but didn't speak. Ruan Yueli didn't rush to say anything either. He just knelt there quietly with his eyes lowered.

After a long time, I heard Xie Yan say: "Miss Ruan has really decided to go into exile with you?"

"Yes, please make it happen, Your Majesty." Ruan Yueli said.

Xie Yan raised his eyebrows slightly and said: "You should know that your engagement with Prince Ji Rong is a talisman for you now. As long as you are still the future prince and concubine of the Qi tribe, the court will not do anything to you."

Ruan Yueli smiled, shook his head and said: "Although I have never had contact with the Ninth Prince, I still have some speculations. Compared with becoming the prince and concubine of the Qi tribe, I think exile may not be the worst way."

Xie Yan said: "You may die on the road to exile."

Ruan Yueli was silent for a moment and said: "Since the regent is willing to see my daughter, it proves that in the prince's heart, my daughter has the value of redeeming her sins, doesn't it?"

Xie Yan calmly looked at the girl in front of him. Although he did not exert pressure deliberately, Ruan Yueli's face was still a little pale.

But she still knelt there without saying a word, refusing to lower her head and looking at Xie Yan steadily with her eyes.

After a moment, Xie Yan withdrew his gaze and said, "Are you sure? Maybe no matter what you do, there will never be any hope of returning to Shangyong in this life."

Ruan Yueli said: "Yes."

"Perhaps you will die because of this." Xie Yan said.

Ruan Yueli said: "As long as the prince keeps his promise and gives my daughter a chance, even if I die, I will die without regrets."

Xie Yan snorted lightly and asked, "What do you want?"

Ruan Yueli looked directly at the man on the throne and said in a deep voice: "I want the Ruan family."

"..." Xie Yan was silent, seemingly not understanding what Ruan Yueli meant.

Ruan Yueli also thought that he did not understand her appeal, so she said in a deep voice: "I want to become the head of the Ruan family."

The hall became quiet again. I don't know how long it took before I heard Xie Yan chuckle and say: "Yes, as long as you have the ability."

Ruan Yueli leaned over solemnly, put his hands on the ground and touched the back of his hands with his smooth forehead, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xie Yan finally seemed to be somewhat interested in her. He lowered his head and looked at her carefully as if he was evaluating something.

"You should know that Ruan Ting may not die, and your brother is still outside. If they come back one day, can you still hold your position as the head of the family?"

Ruan Yueli said calmly: "They have abandoned the Ruan family and are no longer qualified to be the head of the Ruan family."

Xie Yan said: "Those people in the Ruan family are a drag on both Ruan Ting and you. Abandoning them will only make your life better."

"Then what's the difference between me and other women? A fake princess who is marrying for the imperial court?" Ruan Yueli said, "The Ruan family needs me now, and I also need the Ruan family. No matter what the outcome is, I will not regret it.

, please make it happen, Your Majesty."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Xie Yan nodded and said: "Go ahead, someone will look for you when you get there."

"Yes, my lady, please retire." Ruan Yueli kowtowed respectfully again, stood up and retreated.

When leaving the Regent's Palace, Ruan Yueli saw Luo Junyao sitting in the garden holding the little emperor and laughing.

There were a few children playing nearby, and even though it was winter, the garden still felt full of life.

She only glanced at him for a few seconds before following the steward out.

In the past, she would have felt unfair and disliked the second girl of the Luo family for not being worthy of the position of Princess Regent.

But now there was only peace in her heart.

Individuals have their own lives, which cannot be compared.

At least the path she takes now is her own choice.

No matter how far she goes, she will never regret it.

After coming back to his senses, Ruan Yueli took one last look at the towering city wall behind him.

She didn't know if she would ever come back here one day, maybe she would never come back.

After one glance, she quickly turned around and looked forward, leaving the previous ten years of her life behind her.

In the small Tianlao room, Ruan Ting was still lying quietly on the bed, making people wonder whether he was in a daze or asleep.

This cell is a bit quieter than before. Prince Ning was given poisoned wine and committed suicide a few days ago. Xue Ya had been taken away long ago and gone to unknown places. So the cell that could have held four people now became Ruan's cell.

Ting has it all to himself, although his range of activities has not expanded at all.

The serious injury not long ago cost Ruan Ting almost half of his life, and he still has not fully recovered until now.

He also lay motionless in bed all day long, as if he had resigned himself to his fate.

The cell door was opened from the outside, and a steady set of footsteps walked in.

Ruan Ting didn't pay attention and still half-closed his eyes to rest.

After a while, no one spoke, and Ruan Ting felt something was wrong. He turned his head and looked outside, only to see Xie Yan standing in the corridor outside the cell, looking at him.

Ruan Ting smiled reluctantly and sat up with his hands on the bed, "Why is the prince here?"

Xie Yan said calmly: "The Ruan family has been sentenced to three thousand miles of exile, and we have just set off."

Ruan Ting was stunned for a moment. He had known about this verdict for a long time, but when he heard Xie Yan talking about it, the look on his face was still a little stiff.

After a long while, Ruan Ting said slowly: "Your Majesty, now you can be regarded as a dictator in the court? Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Xie Yan looked at him clearly, "You still don't want to say it."

Ruan Ting smiled and said, "I have nothing to say. I was confused and followed that good-for-nothing Prince Ning. I am willing to admit defeat."

Xie Yan nodded and said, "Ling Ai, please let me bring you a message."

Ruan Ting was startled and quickly reacted: "Ali?"

Xie Yan said: "Ling'ai said that you and Ruan Yuelou have abandoned the Ruan family, and she will have the final say in the Ruan family from now on."

Ruan Ting was stunned and looked at Xie Yan with a more suspicious look. He didn't seem to think that his daughter would say such treasonous words.

Xie Yan had no intention of explaining. He turned around and walked out. He just left a faint sentence and said: "Xiang Ruan, I think that compared to you and Ruan Yuelou, she may be more capable of becoming the head of the family."

people."

Ruan Ting sneered and said: "The head of the family? Your Majesty, it seems that in the past two months, he has been showing off his tricks, but in fact, he has quietly held the power of Da Sheng firmly in his own hands. I admire this ability. I admire him very much.

I didn’t expect that the prince would have such naive ideas. Without me, Ruan Ting, where would the Ruan family be?"
To be continued...