Chapter 6: Heavenly Blessings, Take Good Care of Yourself

The Jingque Bridge in the east of the city is quite famous among young ladies. According to legend, a scholar fell in love with a fairy who descended to earth here, and they fell in love at first sight.

At some point, a temple dedicated to the Matchmaking Deity was built next to the Jingque Bridge, and a marriage tree was planted in front of it. Many young men and women would go there to pray to the Matchmaking Deity, request a red charm, write down the names of the couple, and hang it on the tree, hoping for a lifelong union.

Min Weifen stood under the tree, looking around anxiously. She was the legitimate daughter of the second wife of the Min family, one year younger than Min Weixiu, and was known as the sixth miss of the Min family.

Before long, a carriage arrived, and a well-dressed young lady got out and waved her hand before the carriage quickly departed.

At a glance, Min Weixiu recognized her childhood rival, Liu Luan.

Beside her, An Xi covered her mouth in surprise and said, "Oh my, Miss, Miss Six is meeting with Lady Liu at the Jingque Bridge! So they are a couple!"

Min Weixiu almost bumped into a bridge pillar. What on earth was going on in An Xi's head?

"Don't speak, someone is coming," Min Weixiu glared at An Xi.

An Xi lowered her head in embarrassment.

"Have you brought what I asked for?" Liu Luan was the niece of the empress dowager and had a very dignified appearance, clearly a favored lady of the palace.

Thinking about this, Min Weixiu felt a bit aggrieved because she herself was quite charming. Compared to Liu Luan, she was like a favored concubine in the palace, but now she was being overshadowed.

Min Weifen's expression stiffened as she tremblingly took out a piece of paper and said, "Ah Luan, if you do this, it will ruin Fourth Sister's life. You and the crown prince are a perfect match, why create such a scene and add another person to the prince's harem, causing trouble for yourself."

Liu Luan's face showed a disdainful expression and she said with a smile, "You don't need to worry about that. You've done me a favor, and when I become the crown princess, I will ask my aunt to arrange a marriage for you with the Prince of Dongyang."

Liu Luan then stuffed the paper into a pouch and handed it back to Min Weifen, "A woman needs to be ruthless to maintain her position. Fourth Miss Min is just a lowly person born in a brothel, and it's all thanks to you that she can enter the royal family!"

Min Weifen looked at Liu Luan with a strange expression and muttered to herself, "Thanks to you..."

Seeing Min Weifen's reaction, Liu Luan furrowed her brow and said, "Since we are like sisters, I will teach you. The emperor has been hesitating between me and Min Weixiu. If Fourth Miss Min enters the palace, then Min Weixiu cannot marry the crown prince."

"I have a close relationship with the crown prince, but what is his status? There are definitely other women in the harem. Fourth Miss Min comes from the Wu State Duke's mansion, even though she is a concubine-born, she can still hold a high position. But her reputation will be ruined, and she will not be favored by the crown prince, and she is soft and easily manipulated... The crown prince will feel guilty towards me because of this, and I will ask him to let me bear his legitimate son first before bearing a concubine's son..."

"Instead of letting the emperor choose someone to enter the palace, it's better for me to choose. Don't look so lost, or the crown prince will see through it later."

Min Weifen bit her lip and finally made up her mind, smiling, "Ah Luan, you are kind and I am lucky to have you as my sister."

...

Min Weixiu hid nearby, listening with anger.

Min Xie's entire life was decided so easily by Liu Luan.

Although she was born a concubine, the young ladies of the Min family did not become concubines. Her elder sister Min Yi and second sister Min Er were both chosen by their mother to marry into good families and become the main wives. Third sister Min Shan was also engaged to the son of a general and would be married soon.

As for Min Weifen, what had she done to deserve such good fortune? Why didn't she want it for herself?

An Xi was also speechless, "Miss, the crown prince and Lady Liu have long been in love, and the crown prince even gave you a paper kite..."

Min Weixiu's face turned even darker.

If only she had brought a club with her, she would have smashed these three despicable people to death.

At that moment, a man in a dark red robe walked over, smiling and calling out, "Ah Luan..."

Liu Luan blushed and sweetly called out, "Your Highness..."

Then she turned and took the pouch from Min Weifen's hand, saying with a smile, "I'll trouble you again, Miss Fen."

Min Weifen smiled sarcastically and stood a little further away from the two, looking around, clearly giving them privacy.

As soon as Min Weifen turned away, the crown prince immediately lowered his head and began to kiss Liu Luan.

Min Weixiu felt like gouging her eyes out. Crown Prince, why are you so eager? Why not find a private place if you want to be so affectionate...

Or is it that he enjoys displaying his affection in public...

"Miss, this is simply outrageous, they are treating you like a monkey!" Min Weixiu's face grew even darker.

An Xi, can't you keep your mouth shut? Every word is like a stab to the heart!

"Wait here, after I finish my business, you go and get the paper from the pouch for me."

Before An Xi could respond, Min Weixiu quickly grabbed a flat, sharp stone from the bridge and smashed it at the marriage tree covered with red charms!

She was incredibly strong, and with one throw, it was as if she had swung an axe, immediately smashing a large hole in the trunk of the tree, which then fell over, leaving a mess.

With a loud bang, dust flew everywhere.

An Xi was startled by the sudden crash and instinctively rushed over. She decisively reached into Liu Luan's purse and slipped a small note into her own bodice.

"Miss, run quickly! If these three people die, we'll be blamed for it. It'll be a real mess!"

Min Wei Xiu stepped forward, "Don't worry, this little tree branch won't kill anyone, at most just knock them out."

As she spoke, she ran over and was delighted to see the prince and Liu Luan nibbling on something. But with this fall, her teeth had cut her mouth and made it bleed. It was really a difficult situation to untangle!

Min Wei Xiu's eyes turned, she lifted the prince's hand and decisively slipped it into Liu Luan's clothes, then nodded in satisfaction.

Look how good I am, helping lovers unite!

"Miss, you're amazing!" An Xi, who had been ready to run, saw Min Wei Xiu playing with the two and stepped back. "Miss, should we take Miss Liu back?"

Min Wei Xiu hesitated for a moment, shook her head, and decisively pulled An Xi away.

Isn't it said that being a concubine to the prince is a great blessing? Isn't it said that being sisters with Liu Luan is a great blessing?

Then, as you wish.

As they walked, Min Wei Xiu suddenly shouted at the top of her lungs, "Oh no! The marriage tree has killed someone!"

The nearby villagers heard and quickly ran out of their homes. Someone had died, such an exciting and thrilling event, better than any storybook. How could they not come out to see it!

Moreover, it was so late, and those who were still under the marriage tree were all illicit lovers!

Some also heard the sound of the tree falling and ran towards the marriage tree. Min Wei Xiu didn't look back and dragged An Xi back to the Wu Guo Mansion.

As they reached a corner and were about to climb over the wall, An Xi panted and said, "Miss, is your back still hurting?"

Min Wei Xiu was at her wits' end. She had completely forgotten about it, and An Xi's reminder made it hurt even more!