Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Aren’t you going to see Fuer? ...

Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Aren’t you going to see Fuer? ...

Cheng Mingyu was famous throughout the world. Although the King of Yunnan was not familiar with him, he had heard of him. He had met him several times in Beijing in the early years. He was a very graceful person. Whenever he had conflicts with the court, Cheng Mingyu would mediate. The King of Yunnan always respected him very much, praising him for his both talent and virtue and the spirit of a patriot.

But she learned that he was Cheng Yian's biological father, and that he was the man Xia Fu had been with.

The anger in King Yunnan spread from the soles of his feet to his brows.

That friendly face suddenly turned bloody, and his eyes were as sharp as a knife. "Are you the one who caused Ah Fu to jump off the cliff?"

The King of Yunnan spoke in a low and deep voice, and only Cheng Mingyu and Lu Xusheng beside him could hear it. The ministers nearby saw that there seemed to be a fight here, and although they were curious, they kept a distance and did not dare to approach.

Cheng Mingyu has been blaming himself for Xia Fu's accident. He did not deny it in front of King Yunnan, "Yes."

Lu Xusheng felt something was wrong when he saw that he was taking the blame on himself.

Sure enough, the King of Yunnan looked fierce and punched Cheng Mingyu in the face with his fist!

“No!”

Lu Xusheng shouted continuously, leaned forward, grabbed the fist of King Yunnan with a grappling move, and blocked Cheng Mingyu. He said in a deep voice to the furious King Yunnan, "Your Highness has made a mistake. This matter has nothing to do with my father-in-law!"

King Yunnan was extremely angry. "He has already admitted it, how can it have nothing to do with him?"

Wait until you can break free from Lu Xusheng's clamp and then continue fighting.

Lu Xusheng quickly suppressed his fist and took him to the flowerbed on the side, a few steps away from Cheng Mingyu, "In front of the Fengtian Palace, Your Majesty, please think twice!"

King Yunnan paused, then glanced at the towering Fengtian Palace in the distance, snorted lightly, withdrew his hands, supported his waist, and faced Cheng Mingyu.

Lu Xusheng glanced at Cheng Mingyu who was not far away, sighed, and asked the King of Yunnan in a low voice, "Didn't your mother-in-law tell you about what happened back then?"

King Yunnan glanced at Lu Xusheng lightly and said nothing.

When Xia Fu came to Beijing, she told him that she was dead and had no connection with her ex-husband's family. She only had one daughter who was still in the capital and married. She did not elaborate on the rest. King Yunnan guessed that she was heartbroken, otherwise she would not have jumped off the cliff.

Therefore, in the memorial he submitted to the court, he invented a predecessor of a concubine for her and named her Xia Lan. The court had never interfered in the affairs of the Prince of Yunnan's Palace, and he had the final say. As for Cheng Yian, the Prince of Yunnan had already made up his mind and planned to adopt her as his adopted daughter and officially acknowledge her under the name of Xia Fu so that they could interact openly as mother and daughter.

The King of Yunnan also gave sufficient reasons. In the future, Xia Fu would live in the capital with the children. He would have the most official dealings with Lu Xusheng, so it was reasonable to let Lu Xusheng's wife take care of the princess. He had just mentioned this to the emperor in Lu's study. The emperor saw that he was determined to keep his wife and children in the capital, which showed his loyalty to the court, so he was very satisfied and agreed to this matter.

But looking at Lu Xusheng's expression, it seems that the Cheng family's affairs are not simple.

The King of Yunnan did not say that he knew, nor did he say that he did not know.

Lu Xusheng could only explain briefly, "An An had a nominal father, who was my mother-in-law's ex-husband. He died in the battle of Jinshan Fort, and the Cheng family mistakenly thought he was dead. The old lady wanted to leave a descendant for her son, so she asked the head of the family, Cheng Mingyu, to take over this branch. That's how An An was born. Unfortunately, the old lady was not happy that An An was a daughter, and wanted to force my mother-in-law to take over again. My mother-in-law was so depressed at the time that she jumped off a cliff and died."

King Yunnan was shocked and said angrily,

"What the hell is this Cheng family? They were the most powerful family back then."

Lu Xusheng smiled bitterly.

After a moment's pause, the King of Yunnan turned his head and glanced at Cheng Mingyu. "He agreed? His wife

Promise?

Lu Xusheng explained, "My father-in-law had two wives before, both of whom died young. This incident happened after the second wife passed away."

The King of Yunnan understood.

He had little dealings with court officials and only knew their titles and duties, but had no idea about their private affairs, in which he was never interested.

To put it bluntly, he was the local emperor of Yunnan and had only a nominal subordinate relationship with the imperial court.

“But he is also to blame.”

Lu Xusheng didn't respond.

King Yunnan turned around and looked at Cheng Mingyu.

At this time, Cheng Mingyu came forward and bowed solemnly to him.

"On behalf of An An, Cheng would like to thank the palace for rescuing Xia Fu. If you need Cheng in the future, please let your Highness know."

King Yunnan looked at Cheng Mingyu, who looked like a sage and was still so handsome despite his age, and knew that he was attracting women, so he instinctively felt a little wary.

"My mother is a doctor. It is her duty to save the dying and heal the wounded. There is no need to thank her. Even if she does, it is not Mr. Cheng's turn to thank her."

A faint smile appeared on Cheng Mingyu's lips. "Your Majesty, I admire your generosity."

He then took a step back, bowed to him again, and turned away.

The red steps in front of the Fengtian Palace were vast and boundless. The summer wind was blowing wildly, and Cheng Mingyu's wide sleeves were lifted up several times. However, he walked slowly and steadily, his figure was as sturdy as a pine tree, and he had an imposing manner.

King Yunan looked at his back and asked Lu Xusheng, "He has no feelings for your mother-in-law, right?"

"No!" Lu Xusheng denied decisively, "They haven't met since I got pregnant with An An."

Since the person is already married, there is no need to cause trouble for the couple.

King Yunnan felt that Cheng Mingyu was no ordinary man. To be indifferent to a person like Xia Fu, he must be either a heartless and desireless god or a face-blind idiot.

Back then, when Afu was still in a wheelchair, she accidentally showed up at a clinic and was proposed to by a local chieftain's son.

Afu said she would never get married in this life.

The reason behind this, King Yunnan understood today, she had been forced too much in the Cheng family, and marriage was a cage for her.

At that moment, King Yunnan thought, if Afu doesn't want a status, then let her not have it. She can't waste her whole life like this. It's nothing more than a marriage certificate. As long as he recognizes her identity, she will be his princess.

On second thought, he still couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart and felt that he had let Afu down.

In the distance, Cheng Mingyu had already stepped down from the stairs, leaving only a shadow. The King of Yunnan still had a lot of fear in his heart and said to Lu Xusheng,

"Xusheng, I don't like dealing with these civil servants in the court. They pretend to be gentlemen, but they are full of evil intentions. They are good-looking but useless, and they will seduce the girls."

Lu Xusheng believed this and said, "Isn't it?"

"I think your father-in-law is it."

Lu Xusheng smiled and said nothing.

King Yunnan returned to the palace with such complicated feelings.

Xia Fu was making snake wine and put a one-meter-long green snake in it. The servants all stayed away from her. King Yunnan walked over without changing his expression and sat opposite her.

Such scenes were commonplace for King Yunnan, who had been playing with snakes since he was a child. His mother was more patient with those snakes than with him, so King Yunnan was used to it.

But when a beauty like Xia Fu plays with a snake, it adds a bit of ghostly temptation.

There was a reason why Xia Fu became a snake trainer. She was so beautiful that she attracted many people's attention at first. But ever since she started training snakes with the old princess, no one dared to mess with her anymore.

The prince admired her ability.

Xia Fu found it strange that he was staring at his fist left and right.

"What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unhappy because you didn't hit anyone?"

"That's right!"

Xia Fu knew King Yunnan very well.

King Yunnan stretched out his mighty fist axe and said regretfully, "I should have given him a punch today."

If it were him, she would be his woman after sleeping with her for one night, not to mention being his heir. King Yunnan believed that Xia Fu jumped off the cliff, and Cheng Mingyu had an unshirkable responsibility.

"Who?" asked Shaf.

"Cheng Mingyu."

Xia Fu's eyes fluttered for a moment, and she remained silent for a long time before looking at King Yunnan. "You know everything?"

"Well, Xusheng told me."

"Did you beat him today?"

"No, it didn't hit you, did it?"

Xia Fu said seriously, "Prince, the past has nothing to do with anyone. Whether I live a good life or a bad life, I am responsible for it myself. I am confused because of my own mistakes. I don't blame others. As for him... he was only entrusted by the elders of the clan and took on the responsibility of the clan leader. He is a gentleman. I hope that Prince will not cause trouble again in the future."

King Yunnan looked at her aggrievedly, "Afu, how you treat him..."

"No." Xia Fu quickly interrupted him, "Don't think too much. It's getting late. Do you want to have lunch?"

The King of Yunnan realized that he had spoken out of turn and apologized to her solemnly.

"Afu, I won't ask about the past anymore. I have already made a promise to His Majesty today that I will adopt An'an as my adopted daughter. You and your daughter can get along smoothly from now on."

When Xia Fu mentioned Cheng Yian, her expression softened unconsciously and she cried with joy, "That's great."

*

Although no one knows what happened between King Yunnan and Cheng Mingyu today, the news that the two almost had a fight in front of the Fengtian Palace has spread.

The emperor summoned Lu Xusheng to inquire about the whole story. It was impossible for Lu Xusheng to hide the truth from the emperor, so he told the truth.

The emperor had a very complicated expression, "This is really a mess."

Cheng Mingyu has come to this day.

Thinking of his ever-desired sister, the emperor suddenly felt a sense of relief.

In the emperor's view, Cheng Mingyu's failure to marry for many years might not be due to his lingering feelings for Xia Fu.

"No wonder the King of Yunnan wants to send them and their son to the capital."

With Cheng Yian's status, Lu Xusheng will definitely take care of Xia Fu and her child. For King Yunnan, the child's safety can be saved.

But if Princess Yunnan is Lu Xusheng’s biological mother-in-law, then the weight of this hostage would be lighter.

"That child should be the biological child of King Yunnan and Xia Fu, right?"

Of course the emperor had to be on guard against the King of Yunnan trying to fool him.

Lu Xusheng said, "I went to the Prince of Yunnan's mansion yesterday and met the Second Young Master. He looks 70% to 80% like the Prince of Yunnan. There is no doubt that he is a biological son. However, if Your Majesty is worried, you can send someone to Yunnan to investigate."

"It's necessary to check it out."

Lu Xusheng knew what the emperor was concerned about. "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I know what I should and shouldn't do."

Cheng Yian had told him that the Second Young Master was not Xia Fu's biological son. If the King of Yunnan really made any unusual moves, the Second Young Master would definitely be taken hostage. Lu Xusheng would never joke about the country.

The emperor nodded, "You, I still don't trust you?"

Lu Xusheng was someone who was willing to risk his life for him.

"Looking at it from another perspective, because of An An, the relationship between the King of Yunnan and the imperial court has become closer, which may not be a bad thing."

In the past, the imperial court would arrange marriages for such people.

At present, the two sides can win-win only if they trust and need each other.

Fighting will not benefit anyone.

It is this broad-mindedness that Lu Xusheng admires very much.

"Your Majesty has a unique vision and is almighty. You are the Holy Lord of all ages."

*

The news that Cheng Mingyu was almost beaten by King Yunnan in the government office naturally spread to the Cheng family.

When he returned home, the old ancestor called him over to ask what had happened.

Cheng Mingyu sat in the armchair with a downcast look on his face, and said bluntly, "The Princess of Yunnan is Xia Fu, and An An's mother is back alive."

The old man opened his mouth as wide as a duck egg, in a state of surprise, joy, and sadness. He couldn't help but pull his elbow and ask,

"You've seen her. Are you sure it's her?"

Cheng Mingyu's Adam's apple rolled slightly and he shook his head, "I have never seen her, but I can confirm it."

The old man's chest rose and fell violently.

"God bless her, how did she survive?"

Cheng Mingyu told her the matter briefly.

The old man grabbed his chest fiercely and shook his head with tears in his eyes.

"Mingyu, the only thing I regret in my life is that I didn't have the heart to decisively hire her for you."

"Princess of Yunnan, Princess of Yunnan..."

When the old ancestor thought that the daughter-in-law he had chosen in his heart had become someone else's daughter-in-law, he felt a heart attack and was in so much pain that he couldn't breathe.

"I'm going to see her. Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival. I'm going to see her!"

The old ancestor was a man of his words. He ordered people to prepare gifts that night and informed Cheng Yian. The next day, he declined all banquets and brought Cheng Yian to the Yunnan Palace.

There is a banquet in the palace today.

The King of Yunnan went to the banquet, and the Lu family's second wife brought the girls into the palace to participate in the dragon boat race.

The old ancestor and Cheng Yian came to the palace quietly.

As soon as he entered the door, the old ancestor saw a woman standing under the wide corridor.

She was wearing a light green satin jacket with yellow flowers embroidered on it. Her cheeks were as clear as jade and her eyes were full of tears.

From a distance, her almond-shaped eyes looked no different from those of Fu'er who had stood at the threshold and timidly greeted her that year.

"Fuer!"

The old ancestor burst into tears and walked quickly forward with her crutches. Cheng Yian almost couldn't keep up with her pace.

Xia Fu also walked down the stairs slowly, looked at her and saluted with tears in her eyes.

"I've seen the ancestors."

The old man took a closer look at her, looking at her from head to toe. Her appearance had not changed much, but her temperament had changed due to the vicissitudes of life. She was still gentle, yet had a calm and graceful aura.

"Fuer!"

The old man threw away his crutches, hugged her and cried.

"My child, I have not slept peacefully since you passed away. Your portrait is still hanging in my temple. I pray every day, saying that if this child is really gone, please bless her to be reborn into a good family."

Seeing her old friend suddenly, Xia Fu couldn't help crying.

"Old lady, don't cry. I have lived a good life these years, really..." Xia Fu persuaded her.

Upon hearing this, the old ancestor pulled her out of his arms and glared at her.

"You can fool others, but you can fool me? How can you recover after falling from such a high place? Let me take a look at where you are hurt, and let me see how much it hurts."

With every word he uttered, the old ancestor's tears flowed out like waves of the tide, and the three of them hugged each other and cried uncontrollably.

It was an old lady beside the ancestor who came to persuade him.

"Grandfather, Madam, Third Miss, please stop crying. It's too hot outside. Let's talk inside."

Cheng Yian picked up his grandmother and took his mother with him, and the three of them went to the main hall together.

The servants were sent out, Cheng Yian personally poured tea for the two of them, and the old ancestor took Xia Fu to sit on the Luohan bed and talk.

I couldn't take my eyes off her, from her beautiful eyebrows, to her straight nose, to her rosy lips.

"Time never fades beauty. Our Fu'er is still as beautiful as ever."

Xia Fu felt very uncomfortable with what she said, and she pouted at Cheng Yian.

"An An is here. You make me embarrassed."

The old man didn't even look at Cheng Yian, "She's just a child, what does she know?"

The rejected Cheng Yian: “….” It turns out that she is the “wu” who loves everyone else.

Just move to the armchair opposite and sit there so as not to disturb them.

The old man was still worried about Xia Fu's health, "Let me see where you were injured in the past."

She kept calling her "mother" left and right, and Xia Fu's face turned red, not knowing how to respond.

Let her change her words. When she was in the most difficult period of confinement, it was the old lady who took care of her by her side. At that time, she was told to treat her as mother-in-law, but she was not allowed to call her mother-in-law, so she had to call her mother.

Don't change your words. Things and people have changed now. It's not appropriate to call you that anymore.

"No obvious injuries, everything is fine."

The ancestor knew that she was not telling the truth.

"Why did she marry the King of Yunnan? This isn't the way to repay a favor?"

If possible, she would like to carry Xia Fu back to the Cheng family's main room on a sedan chair.

Xia Fu smiled softly, "I was saved by the old princess. After the previous princess passed away, the old princess wanted to match me up with the prince, and after a few interactions, it worked out."

Our ancestors were heartbroken.

I really want to ask why they didn't send a message to the capital at that time, but I think that after all, it is the Cheng family who is sorry for her, so who can I blame for not being able to find her?

Judging from Xia Fu's expression, she obviously doesn't want to have anything to do with the Cheng family anymore.

The ancestor had a lot of things stuck in his stomach that he couldn't say.

She had always held her head high wherever she went in her life, but she felt so depressed in front of Xia Fu.

Finally, I couldn't help but say one more thing.

"Alas, Mingyu has never remarried in these years and has always been single."

Xia Fu's eyes drooped slightly, her slender fingers tugged at the soft handkerchief, and she didn't answer.

The old man refused to give up, "He has been brooding over your accident."

Xia Fu raised her eyes, her smile still bright, "That's not necessary, it has nothing to do with Master Cheng."

Master Cheng...

Our ancestors’ hearts are bleeding.

Cheng Yian also glanced at her secretly. This was the first time her mother mentioned her father directly.

Seeing them completely unfamiliar with each other, Cheng Yian sighed inwardly. What could he say? In the past, they were not even husband and wife.

Even if there was some friendship, it would have been worn away after being apart for nearly twenty years.

Xia Fu vaguely sensed the regret in the old ancestor's heart and replied to her directly,

"Madam, I am living a very good life now. To be honest, I am a hundred times more comfortable than when I was in the Cheng family. The prince treats me very well. There are no restrictions on me. There are no rules or regulations in the palace. I have never been so good before."

“People need to look forward.”

The old ancestor understood what she meant. She had suffered enough from the family rules and clan rules in the Cheng family and would not go back.

I feel so cold in my heart now, it's hard not to give up.

The ancestor fell ill as soon as he returned, which scared everyone in the house and they all wanted to ask the old doctor for help.

The ancestor insisted on not doing so.

"You don't have to go. This disease can't be cured."

Everyone was angry about her and reported it to Cheng Mingyu. In the evening, Cheng Mingyu returned home and came to the old man's bed.

"Why are you throwing tantrums like a child? If you are sick, you need to see a doctor."

The old grandmother looked at her son, who was in his forties. He had a handsome face and a tall, well-proportioned body. Other people of this age would have been old, but her son was still very young. Over the past twenty years, there had been a constant stream of people matchmaking for him.

She stroked her chest and said, "Lovesickness cannot be cured."

The old lady still feels resentful about the missed opportunity and regards Xia Fu as an obsession because of the great regret she had suffered back then.

Cheng Mingyu's expression froze, and he immediately understood what she meant.

The old man stood up, pulled his sleeve and said,

"I saw Fu'er today. She is more beautiful and charming now." She stared into her son's deep eyes.

"You really aren't going to see her?"

"I fell in love with her after just one look at her. I'm afraid if you don't go, you'll regret it for the rest of your life."