Feng Guang asked in confusion, "Yes, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing." Xia Fengxue's smile grew even gentler.

She blinked. "Brother, are you going to help me or not?"

"Since it's Fengguang's request, how can I refuse? But Fengguang has already thought it through. There are quite a few noblemen who want to marry you, so why did you set your sights on that musician?"

"I can't help it even if I've fallen for you, Your Majesty. If feelings could be controlled, then they wouldn't be feelings."

"But... have you thought this through? If you insist on marrying him, your father might reluctantly agree, but he might also strip you of your princess title, and you'll be left with that musician a life of hardship and wandering."

"It's alright. I've already thought of the worst-case scenario. Don't think that I can only live a life of luxury, brother. Actually, I'm very easy to take care of."

Xia Fengxue stroked her head and said gently, "Fengguang is right, you're satisfied as long as I buy you some sweets every day, right?"

"Hehe, you really understand me, Your Majesty."

"Then let's go in."

"ah?"

"Go to the Imperial Study and explain things directly to Father Emperor."

"It's...it's that simple?"

"It's that simple."

Xia Fengxue took Fengguang's hand and led her into the Imperial Study.

Inside the Imperial Study, Xia Chao was still reviewing memorials when he saw the brother and sister suddenly come to see him. He put down his pen and smiled kindly, "What wind is blowing today? It's strange that Feng Guang has come all the way to Father Emperor's place. I remember that Feng Guang dislikes coming to the Imperial Study the most."

Yes, she rarely comes here because she finds it boring.

Feng Guang awkwardly tugged at Xia Fengxue's hand, wanting him to say something first, but Xia Fengxue let her pull his hand and maintained his gentle and refined demeanor, not saying a word.

She felt like she had been sold out.

Xia Chao took in their subtle actions and asked with a smile, "No one comes to the Three Treasures Hall without a reason. Speak, Feng Guang actually came to see me today. What brings you here?"

She forced herself to say, "Father... I've decided who I want to marry."

"Oh? Which young master has caught our eye?"

"It is... Si Jia."

Xia Chao thought for a moment, "Surname Si...you're the son of Minister Si?"

"No...it's that...the musician who played a piece in the palace a few days ago, has Father forgotten?" After she finished speaking, she carefully looked at the expression of the person on the high seat.

Xia Chao's expression froze for only a moment before he said, "He's just a musician."

“Father is the ruler of a country, and the people of Gengliu are all his subjects. As subjects, they are like his children, so... everyone’s status is noble. Father, am I right?” She felt uneasy, afraid that her father would suddenly overturn the table.

Xia Fengxue chuckled softly. These words would probably leave the dignified Emperor of Gengliu speechless.

Feng Guang glared at him when she heard his laughter, while Xia Fengxue raised an eyebrow, her eyes conveying the message that she fully supported him.

Xia Chao said, "I understand what Feng Guang said."

"Then Father..."

"But when it comes to such a major life event as marriage, has Fengguang discussed it with your mother?"

"not yet……"

"Then go and talk to your mother first. Once she agrees, come and see me."

That ball was kicked...

Feng Guang could only lower her head and say dejectedly, "I understand. Then I'll take my leave."

"Leave the wind and snow behind," Xia Chao said. "I have something else to tell you."