Transmigrated as the Stepmother of a Rebellious Heir

Everyone followed her gaze, and when they encountered Qi Yuan's deep-pool-like eyes, they immediately knelt on the ground, "We've seen Your Majesty."

Qi Yuan paid no attention to the crowd, and as he walked over, Shu Yun's face lit up with joy, and she went straight for Qi Yuan's legs, "Your Majesty, she bullied your servant's daughter. Your Majesty must seek justice for your servant. Just look at what she's done to your servant's face."

Just as Shu Yun was about to cling to Qi Yuan's leg, Qi Yuan's foot moved slightly as he directly kicked Shu Yun aside, "Take her back to the Prime Minister's Mansion and ask Prime Minister Shu how he's raising his daughter."

"Yes."

In an instant, Shu Yun was escorted away by the Jinyi Guard.

Seeing that Qi Yuan actually chose to protect Shu Wan, Shu Qing felt a chill in her heart, sensing trouble, and quickly bent over, "Your Majesty, even if my sister has committed an offense, she should not be punished privately by Noble Lady Shu."

"Is that so?" Qi Yuan's gaze remained on Shu Wan, his expression unreadable.

After a while, Qi Yuan spoke again, "In that case, let us elevate Noble Princess Consort Shu."

?!!!!

Everyone was shocked, including Shu Wan herself.

Although she knew that her previous identity was useful, it was a bit too useful; the leap from noble to Noble Consort was like crossing a grand chasm.

"Noble Consort??" Shu Qing's face turned extremely pale, "Your Majesty, this isn't proper."

"Do you need to teach Us propriety?" Qi Yuan finally turned his gaze to Shu Qing, "Do you think the question We had for Prime Minister Shu was meant for Shu Yun alone?"

The Emperor's majesty was unstoppable, and Shu Qing felt her heart skip a beat, cold sweat breaking out on her back, "This servant spoke out of turn, Your Majesty, please forgive me."

"Return to the palace and reflect on your actions."

"Yes."

People left in droves, and soon the once noisy courtyard was left with only Shu Wan and Qi Yuan.

Qi Yuan stared at Shu Wan intently, without speaking.

Shu Wan stood quietly, saying nothing.

After what seemed like a long time, Qi Yuan finally broke the silence, "We consider Ourselves not to be a frivolous man."

"Your Majesty is a man of deep affection," Shu Wan responded.

"But here," Qi Yuan gently touched the area over his heart, "it seems you have a place."

During this time, he had deliberately avoided visiting Zhongcui Palace and also intentionally sent people to find someone who resembled Shu Wan in appearance.

But the more he searched, the more Qi Yuan wanted to visit Zhongcui Palace.

Even he found it hard to believe that, in such a short span of time, the sound and features of Shu Wan had become so clear in his mind.

Within a month, having a contestant elevate to Noble Consort was bound to send shockwaves through the court and astonish the entire realm.

This was not his usual way of conduct, but as Shu Wan stood there quietly, he wanted to give her that position.

Only one person could possess such ability.

Qi Yuan's deep gaze locked on Shu Wan, "Are you Shu Wan?"

"I am Shu Wan."

"We will eventually get to the bottom of everything." Qi Yuan's eyes narrowed as he probed Shu Wan, "We are hungry, is there anything to eat?"

"Yes, your servant will get it now."

Saying this, Shu Wan headed towards the small kitchen.

Qi Yuan stood in the courtyard, his gaze following Shu Wan until she disappeared around the corner, then he finally retracted his gaze.

At this time, the Jinyi Guard who had taken Shu Yun away had returned. Qi Yuan turned his head slightly, "Did you find the residence of the Zui Family?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, we have found it, and it is estimated that they will arrive in the Imperial City in half a month."

"And Zui Yu?"

"Still not found."

"Go then." After Qi Yuan finished speaking, he added, "Send a team of Jinyi Guard to protect her at Zhongcui Palace."

"Yes."

--

In the Imperial City, the school term was already more than halfway through.

Fu Yang arrived in the classroom and pulled a bag of hot milk from his desk again.

"Wow, Fu Yang, being handsome is great. Every morning someone brings you hot milk, while I have to drink cold water."

"Did you see who brought it?"

"No, it must be a girl. With your face, you're the talk of the whole school," his deskmate said enviously.

Fu Yang looked down slightly, tore open the package, and took a bite, his peach blossom eyes narrowing slightly.

"It isn't."

"What isn't?" The deskmate asked curiously.

"Nothing."

The bell for class rang, and Chu Yu walked in with his textbooks, standing on the podium, he smiled at the students, "Good morning."

His gaze swept over Fu Yang and noticed, for once, Fu Yang wasn't asleep. Instead, he was holding his arms across his chest, looking at him intently.

(About the ancient story setting: The mystery of why the female lead time-traveled will be gradually revealed~~ Time travel is inherently against the natural order, and I believe that the Crown Prince, as the bearer of this divine retribution, deserves a more detailed story arc~~)