Chapter 98 The Helplessness of the Defeated Nation
Xiao Fushu spoke upon hearing this.
"No, this is the first time I've met the princess. We weren't familiar with each other before, so we just chatted about things like needlework and handicrafts."
Hua Muxi then nodded.
"That's good, that's good."
Lin Qingwan also spoke from the side.
"Grandpa, are you and Fu Guang going to hide the fact that your cousin is in our mansion?"
"Why?"
Hua Muxi pulled the two of them into the house and closed the door.
"Fuguang's intention is to have Ziye conceal his identity and take the imperial examination. Qingwan, you must instruct all the servants in the mansion. Remember, I came to the imperial city alone. Hua Ziye is someone I met on the way and gave me a ride. He has nothing to do with us."
Hua Ziye greeted Lin Qingwan and Xiao Fusu.
"Cousin-in-law, cousin."
"I will leave the mansion tonight and stay at an inn outside."
"Then rent a yard to prepare for the exam."
Moxiangju.
An Ning and Xuanyuan Jing both looked around the courtyard.
"Sister-in-law, your yard is so elegant."
Xiao Fuguang smiled and spoke.
"You might as well just say it's really simple."
"This is the yard where I lived when I was young. After I left home for a few years, my mother arranged for someone to clean it, but didn't decorate it much. Later, when I returned home, I was always busy. For me, having a place to live was enough, so I didn't deliberately decorate it."
Xuanyuan Jing spoke upon hearing this.
"From now on, you can decorate the palace however you like."
Xiao Fuguang smiled when he heard this.
"I don't have any special requirements for the courtyard I live in, as long as it's quiet. However, if Your Highness likes a style, I can arrange for someone to decorate it."
Then he walked to the swing nearby.
"My father and brother helped me build this swing. I was only ten years old at that time. Fushu was jealous of it."
Then he sat on the swing.
Xuanyuan Jing stepped forward and gently pushed the swing.
"After we get home, I'll have someone pick one up for you."
Post station.
Hu Yanqing looked at Princess Pearl and gave her instructions.
"Pearl, Beipan is seriously injured now. You must remember your duty as Princess Beipan and maintain the friendly relationship between Beipan and Xuanyuan."
Pearl spoke upon hearing this.
"Brother, do I have no choice but to marry Prince Rong? Prince Rong already has a princess, and this concubine is also a concubine. It's not like Xuanyuan doesn't have other princes..."
Hu Yanqing looked at her and interrupted her.
"It doesn't matter who you marry, it's who marries you."
"Pearl, as a princess, you enjoy the respect and salary of the people. You must shoulder the responsibilities of a princess. You cannot decide your marriage on your own."
"Although she married Prince Rong as a concubine, my brother has already made inquiries. This Imperial Concubine Yao is the most favored in the palace. Prince Rong is also deeply favored by Emperor Xuanyuan. It is still unknown who will be the ruler of the Xuanyuan world."
Pearl nodded when she heard that.
"Zhenzhu understands. Zhenzhu will be a good concubine to Prince Rong."
Hu Yanqing looked at her when he heard that. After all, she was his most beloved sister. He felt bad for seeing her away from home, and there was a hint of guilt in his eyes.
"Pearl, Beipan is now... we can only compromise. Emperor Xuanyuan is in good health and can continue on the throne for many more years. When my brother returns, he will strengthen the military training. If Prince Rong wins in the future, Beipan will also be your backing. If he loses, my brother will find a way to take you back to Beipan."
After hearing this, Princess Pearl's eyes turned red, but she still smiled firmly.
"Don't worry, my brother. Zhenzhu knows what to do. I will do my best to fight for Beipan's interests and protect myself."
Hu Yanqing continued to instruct after hearing this.
"My brother has been away from Beipan for too long. I'm afraid he won't be able to wait for your wedding banquet. After you enter the Rong Palace, you don't have to fight with the princess for anything. The most important thing is to have a child first."
Then the conversation took a sudden turn.
"Also, there is one person you must not provoke."
Pearl spoke curiously after hearing this.
"Who is it that makes my brother so serious?"
Xiao Fuguang’s face flashed through Huyan Qing’s mind.
"Princess Regent, remember this: if you can make friends, that's the best. If not, then you can't become an enemy either."
Regent's Palace.
After returning home, the relationship between Xiao Fuguang and Xuanyuan Jing eased.
Neither of them mentioned the quarrel that day.
Xiao Fuguang went to the Imperial Master's Mansion and asked Fu'an to take good care of Han Susu's child. He also took many books from the Astrology Building and brought them back to the Regent's Palace to read.
The art of astrology is truly a never-ending learning experience.
At this time, Xiao Fuguang was sitting in the pavilion, looking at the ancient book in his hand, letting the breeze blow on his face.
Liu Yue walked forward and spoke.
"Princess, the eldest prince of Beipan is about to go back and wants to see you."
Thinking of the misunderstanding when Prince Rong and Xuanyuan Jing caught them at the restaurant last time when they went to meet the Fifth Prince, Xiao Fuguang pondered for a moment.
"Take him to the house next to the Xiao family."
"Xingyue prepares the carriage. I'm going back to see my grandfather."
A house next to the Xiao family.
Hu Yanqing looked around the yard, which was obviously a bit deserted.
I picked up a chair at random, and it was covered in dust.
This princess is really cautious, but why does it feel like she is having an affair despite being so cautious?
The attendant guards hurriedly wiped the chair with their sleeves.
"Prince, why did the princess choose such a place? This is really inappropriate..."
Hu Yanqing sat down calmly.
"I can only say that she is too outstanding. There are too many people watching her. It's always right to be careful."
Suddenly a voice sounded.
"The eldest prince still has to be understanding."
Xiao Fuguang was wearing a black long dress embroidered with golden auspicious clouds, and her three thousand strands of hair were tied up with a simple cuttlefish hairpin.
Suddenly, Qing's eyes lit up. She looked so solemn even though she was dressed so simply.
"Princess Regent."
Xiao Fuguang bowed in return.
"The eldest prince."
Then he sat down aside.
"The situation is special, and I'm sorry to have wronged the eldest prince."
Hu Yanqing bowed.
"Princess, Emperor Xuanyuan has agreed to trade between the two countries. I would like to thank you on behalf of the people of Beipan."
Xiao Fuguang smiled and spoke when he heard this.
"Prince, please take a seat. You're welcome. This princess went to the battlefield before and saw the hardships faced by the people of Xuanyuan. We all don't want to start a war. After all, it's the people who are crying. However, we have different standpoints and are always frustrated. I hope that trade between our two countries can improve the lives of the people of both countries."
When Hu Yanqing heard this, his expression became more sincere and emotional.
"Your Highness is kindhearted. The peace between Beipan and Xuanyuan is a blessing for the people of both countries. I have come here to express my gratitude and to discuss something with you."
Xiao Fuguang raised his hand slightly and made a gesture for permission to speak.
"Emperor Xuanyuan has already arranged for Pearl to be married to Prince Rong. The princess is young and far away from home. I hope the princess can take care of her when the time is right. I know this request may be abrupt, but I really can't find anyone else in Xuanyuan to entrust my care to."
Xiao Fuguang nodded slightly, a hint of deep thought flashing in his eyes.
"Prince, you should know that this princess and Prince Rong are probably not very familiar with each other."
Hu Yanqing spoke helplessly after hearing this.
"Princess, the choice of relatives is not up to us. It has become a foregone conclusion now. As for me, I have observed the situation in Xuanyuan. No matter who Zhenzhu marries, she will not be able to remain unscathed."
"If the princess is willing to take care of Zhenzhu, I have already told her that Zhenzhu will not oppose her. In fact, when the time comes, Zhenzhu can even do something for her."
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