Chapter 451 Extra Chapter: Nanzhao
"Princess, the city gate of Nanzhao is just ahead."
Passing through the dense forest, Ye Hua looked at the endless trees and couldn't see where the city gate was.
“Princess, this place is so hot, much hotter than where we are. It’s been so hot these past few days that it’s hard to breathe.”
Ye Hua's maid, Duo Duo, kept fanning herself with a fan.
It was not only hot, but also extremely humid, making you feel like you had been pulled out of the water.
"We'll get used to it after living here for a while." Ye Hua was alright.
She might be naturally sensitive to cold; even in warm places, she doesn't seem to feel that hot, and she won't sweat as long as she doesn't move.
Duoduo was still complaining about the heat, saying that once they arrived at their destination, they absolutely had to make several large bowls of iced drinks.
Ayi, who was standing to the side, did not speak. She was a maid given to Ye Hua by Empress Ye Wan.
Nanzhao was the place where she grew up, and now she has actually returned.
The carriage was moving slowly on the road. Feng Xinshui had already gone back to the capital to settle in. Once settled, she would come to the city gate to welcome Ye Hua.
Ye Hua came on behalf of the Xia Kingdom, and Feng Xinshui led the civil and military officials of Nanzhao, as well as noblewomen and daughters, to greet her.
Such a large gathering drew whispers among the crowd.
"Princess, what kind of princess is she? I heard she's an old woman who's been married before. How can she compare to the women of our Nanzhao? Does she even deserve to be a queen?"
Shh, make sure no one hears us.
"But is what you're saying true? Is she really an old woman who takes care of people?"
"How could that be fake? She's just using a title. The Queen of Xia Kingdom was of peasant origin. Her older sister married a peasant back in the countryside, but she's a widow..."
If someone wanted to investigate Ye Hua's identity, how could they not find out? Besides, Ye Hua and Ye Wan never intended to deliberately hide it.
As they approached the city gate, Ye Hua changed her attire, appearing elegant and dignified.
Feng Xinshui personally helped Ye Hua down from the carriage.
After paying their respects, these people went to the Nanzhao royal court, where the noblewomen paid their respects to Ye Hua once again.
These women, all dressed in the attire of the Nanzhao Kingdom, looked at Ye Hua with great curiosity, but showed no sign of fear.
Ayi spoke coldly, "According to the rules, you should pay your respects to the Princess."
"What? We don't understand."
The woman dressed in Nanzhao attire looked indignant. Her father had rendered meritorious service under Feng Xinshui's guidance, so she was naturally not afraid of any so-called princess, especially an old woman.
Besides, she also planned to enter the harem, so it was even more impossible for her to bow down to Ye Hua.
“You don’t look like much. We are the women of the King of Nanzhao. Logically speaking, we should be on equal footing. What’s the meaning of you sitting on top and expecting us to pay our respects?”
“That’s right, we are all daughters of meritorious officials, how can we be asked to pay our respects? Didn’t we already pay our respects at the city gate just now?”
The women were speaking Nanzhao language, which Ye Hua couldn't understand. She had learned some Nanzhao language on the way, but could only understand the simplest parts. However, she could tell what these people meant from their expressions.
“Ayi, these women have committed insubordination. Let them stay and learn to weave. They can go home when they have mastered it.”
Ayi explained the meaning of "leaf flower" in the Nanzhao language.
The woman who had just spoken immediately changed her expression. "Who do you think you are? We are noble ladies from Nanzhao. How dare you!"
Ayi translated the woman's words expressionlessly.
Ye Hua smiled gently, "I am your queen. No matter whose woman you are, remember, I am the most important."
Ayi Translation.
The women were so angry their faces turned green. Ye Hua said she was tired and needed to rest, and would ignore them.
Feng Xinshui was also being urged by several ministers to take a concubine, as the King of Nanzhao could not have only one woman.
It was already dark when we got back.
"Hua'er, are you alright?" Feng Xinshui had already heard that someone had made things difficult for Ye Hua today.
Seeing him rush in, Ye Hua put down the book she was holding and stood up. "You're back? Come wash your hands and have some dinner."
"Today is my first day in Nanzhao, so I thought I'd use a chef from Nanzhao to see how the food tastes. I'll be eating here for many years to come."
Ye Hua had already washed up. She had lost a lot of weight along the way, and now she was wearing her usual clothes, giving off a somewhat aloof vibe.
"Did they make things difficult for you?" Feng Xin asked, looking at her.
Ye Hua smiled. "They only said a few unpleasant things. I'll punish them by making them learn to weave. What do you think?"
"The punishment is too lenient." Feng Xinshui stepped forward and hugged the person in her arms. "You can hit them all you want, it doesn't matter."
He married Ye Hua not so that she would suffer.
He would not take a concubine.
His father had so many women, and some of them and their children were not favored. He was a victim of that, and he didn't want his children to repeat the same mistake.
Ye Hua said softly, "They're just a few young girls. Their sarcastic remarks didn't hurt me at all."
"Let's eat. After we eat, we'll get some rest."
She genuinely didn't take this matter to heart and pulled Feng Xinshui to eat.
After dinner, Feng Xinshui stayed overnight at Ye Hua's place.
They are now husband and wife, and their hearts are already in sync. If he leaves, it will put Ye Hua in a difficult position.
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