Chapter 1035 Brewing (2)

"If it were you, what would you choose?" Xie Jingxing asked.

Shen Miao said: "When I married you, I didn't love you enough to be willing to remain a widow for you." After saying this, she showed an annoyed expression, thinking that this was a curse on Xie Jingxing.

However, Xie Jingxing was very happy when he heard this. He pulled her over and pressed Shen Miao's head into his arms. He said with a smile: "Oh? Do you mean that you like me so much that you are willing to remain a widow for me?" Without waiting for Shen Miao to answer, he said thoughtfully: "So, when you married me, you also liked me very much."

"Who's attracted to you?" Shen Miao was held in his arms, unable to breathe, and spoke in a rage. However, Xie Jingxing's leisurely voice echoed from above her: "If you like me, just say it. I have always been kind to women, and I absolutely can't bear to see you become a widow at such a young age."

Instead of getting angry, Shen Miao laughed and retorted, "Being a widow, huh? Don't worry, there are not many women in this world who are willing to be widows. There are always gossips around widows, and there are many prostitutes in Longye." Now that she was led by Xie Jingxing, she no longer put on airs like before, and occasionally she could make Xie Jingxing angry to death.

As expected, upon hearing this, Xie Jingxing paused, staring at her intently, and spoke softly, "Looking for a young man?" His tone was gentle, but Shen Miao felt an inexplicable chill on the back of her neck. Before she could say anything, Xie Jingxing suddenly picked her up and stood up, striding towards the bed. Shen Miao screamed in fright, but Xie Jingxing remained calm and said, "Since you're reminding me to 'work hard', your husband will naturally not dare to be lazy."

Tieyi, who was guarding outside, was suddenly embarrassed by the couple's actions and his old face turned red. He didn't know whether to leave or stay. His black face turned red, which was quite interesting.

The couple panted and quarreled for a while, but they finally stopped. Shen Miao rested her head on Xie Jingxing's arm, pushed him and asked, "You haven't answered my question before. Does the Queen know or not?"

"The Emperor's sister-in-law is such a smart woman. If she didn't know she was tricked into marrying in, it would be a big deal." Xie Jingxing sighed, "When my mother was choosing a wife for my brother, she once called my sister-in-law into the palace and said something to her. There's no need to think about it. My mother hates people who take advantage of others' sincerity the most. Even if it means balancing power, she will let them take charge."

Shen Miao said: "Even though she knew that, she still married in. The Empress really loves the Emperor."

Xie Jingxing didn't say anything.

Empress Xian De's family came from a family steeped in literature and history. In terms of power, they held a far greater sway than many other aristocratic families. Yet, Empress Dowager Jingxian ultimately chose Empress Xian De for Emperor Yongle because her family, the Changshi Mansion, held unwavering loyalty. True to her name, Empress Xian De was gentle, kind, intelligent, and generous. Unlike Emperor Xiaowu, Emperor Yongle could promote other concubines to balance power, but he could only have one wife, the one he would be with for life. Personality was paramount, and she shared both joy and sorrow, a true lady of noble birth, able to weather storms and withstand the brunt of brilliance.

Empress Xian De's family was known for being loyal and honest. Whether or not Empress Xian De had any feelings for Emperor Yongle is unknown. After all, true love was a luxury within the imperial family. However, Empress Xian De remained calm about Emperor Yongle's death from the age of 35.

Shen Miao said: “If it was just for power, she should have planned for herself.”

Xie Jingxing smiled: "The Emperor's sister-in-law is very smart and not greedy."