As they stepped out the door, the princes all turned back to look, their eyes filled with resentment and envy.

After walking a short distance, the Second Prince reached out and patted Fei Yu on the shoulder. "Third Brother, I heard that Princess Ling came back with you this time. You two should make up, right?"

His question caused the other princes to slow their pace, clearly wanting to hear it as well.

Fei Yu knew that his second brother was trying to test him, so he said coldly, "Second brother, are you too idle?"

During the month he was confined, his power was eroded the most by his second brother.

The Second Prince smiled and said, "I was just reminding you because I saw that you were still seeing Lou Kui quite frequently and I was worried that Princess Ling was still angry."

Fei Yu said with a forced smile, "Thank you for your concern, Second Brother, but you don't need to worry about what's between me and Qingyou."

He doesn't really know what's going on in his head right now.

Based on his past understanding of Qingyou, he knew she would definitely come to him as soon as she returned.

But this time she wasn't so sure, because after she said she wanted to sever ties last time, she didn't contact him for three months while she was in Qinan Mountain.

He followed his advisors' advice and wrote another letter, which was sent to Qinanshan to inquire about her well-being.

She didn't reply, and he couldn't bring himself to continue writing.

I just felt that her temper was getting worse and worse.

The Second Prince smiled and said, "Judging from your appearance, Third Brother, you seem quite confident. In that case, I've been meddling in your affairs."

Then he looked at the Fourth Prince, "I heard that the Fourth Prince has been getting quite close to that Lou Kui lately?"

The fourth prince paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Lou Kui is quite interesting, so I became friends with him."

He only became interested in Lou Kui and started to get to know her because of the third brother.

Unexpectedly, Lou Kui was so interesting. Being with him always felt like a perfect match, and he could keep up with whatever Lou Kui wanted to do.

It's a pity it was a man, otherwise he would have wanted to marry him.

The Second Prince raised an eyebrow. "It seems that the son that Uncle Guangfeng has recognized is quite charming. Not only has he caused the Second Prince and Princess Ling to turn against each other, but even the Fourth Prince thinks highly of him."

"I'll try to get to know them sometime when I have the chance."

The eldest prince's eyes flickered. "That makes me want to get to know Lou Kui and see what's so charming about her that she gets along so well with my second and fourth brothers."

Fei Yu and the Fourth Prince were not happy to hear what the two said. What did these two take Lou Kui for?

Fei Yu said coldly, "This is your business. I'm leaving now."

He was annoyed and didn't want to argue with his brothers, so he left.

The fourth prince had arranged to see a play with Lou Kui, and he left first.

The eldest prince and the second prince exchanged a glance, both seeing the amusement in each other's eyes, and then parted ways without saying a word.

On the other side.

The emperor asked Fei Chen, "What's going on between you and Qingyou?"

Fei Chen truthfully replied, "I am in love with Youyou, and I want to marry her as my Crown Princess."

The emperor had heard from his secret guards that his son liked to cling to Qingyou, but he still couldn't quite believe it.

But when he heard his son call Qingyou "Youyou", he believed it.

He asked, "What does Qingyou think?"

Fei Chen smiled and said matter-of-factly, "Of course Youyou likes me too."

He walked behind the emperor and patted his shoulder solicitously. "Father, please bestow a marriage upon Youyou and me in a few days."

The emperor asked with a smile, "Why wait a few days? I can issue an imperial decree to grant you the marriage right now."

Back then, when he was imprisoned in the Crown Prince's residence, only the Empress and Chen'er were unafraid of being punished by the late Emperor or other princes' people, and they stayed by his side steadfastly.

The other concubines, however, took their children and hid far away.

Therefore, only the Empress and Chen'er were often bullied by the palace servants.

Although those days were tough, they found joy amidst hardship, just like any ordinary family of three, experiencing a unique kind of joy and fulfillment.

If it weren't for the two people by his side back then, he might not have lasted until the struggle for the throne.

Moreover, this son was the only one who had been close to him from childhood to adulthood, treating him as a father rather than a lonely emperor.

After the empress died protecting him from a sword, he personally took this son under his wing and raised him.

Her feelings for him were naturally different from those for her other sons.

He always felt that Qingyou was his son's lucky star, and she was also a junior whom he liked and doted on, so he approved of the marriage.

Fei Chen never liked to hide anything from his father. "Because Youyou wants to attend the literary gathering in a few days, we'll show that we have a good relationship then and surprise those people."

"I also think it's fun and exciting."

He would have to carefully observe Fei Yu's expression and provoke her.

The emperor was both amused and exasperated, "You two really are like children."

He knew that Lou Kui had always associated with scholars, and that the third brother also liked to associate with scholars.

These two are definitely going to attend the literary gathering.

In previous literary gatherings, other princes and many young masters and ladies from noble families would also go to join in the fun.

These two kids are up to no good.

Fei Chen smiled and said, "We'll always be children in front of Dad."

He knows how to make his father happy.

Sure enough, the emperor's smile deepened. "Two little rascals, always causing trouble."

"Alright, whatever makes you happy."

"Do whatever you want, I'll take responsibility."

His son had just survived a close call, and he was heartbroken. He told him to do whatever he wanted, since his father was there for him.

He further emphasized, "After the literary gathering, I will bestow marriage upon you."

Fei Chen smiled and said, "Dad is the best!"

Two days later, Qingyou went to the palace to visit the Empress Dowager.

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