Chapter 245: Progress
There was an 80% chance that Xiling would let the eldest princess Ye Ninglan stay in Daxing for the marriage. Chunzhi already knew about this when she was in Xizhou.
At that time, Huo Zheng said that Ye Ninglan would choose between the Ninth Prince and the Fourth Prince, and would probably choose the Ninth Prince Huo Yan. What did Chunzhi say at that time?
She just hoped this wouldn't happen to Huo Zheng, but...it actually happened to Huo Zheng.
Chunzhi's mood was a little difficult to describe for a moment.
There is both sadness and anxiety.
However, at the same time, she felt a little relieved: I hope nothing happened to Huo Zheng.
"Chunzhi...don't overthink it for now. The Prince of Chang'an and you have a deep love for each other, so he won't necessarily agree to such an outrageous request from the Xiling people."
Seeing that Chunzhi didn't say anything, Mrs. Mu quickly comforted her.
But the major issue of the peace talks between the two countries cannot be reversed by the love between Huo Zheng and Chunzhi.
Then, Madam Mu couldn't help but blame Mu Qingshan again, "On the way here, I saw you with a sullen face and asked you what happened, but you refused to tell me. Now you're telling me in front of your daughter, and you didn't even lay the groundwork first..."
Mu Qingshan always spoke directly to his son. He had been separated from his daughter for too long and had spent too little time together. When he heard his wife say this, he couldn't help but look at Chunzhi with a worried look on his face.
"It's important to tell it sooner or later. Daddy, just be direct so I don't have to keep guessing and adding to my troubles."
Haruji's reaction was much calmer than everyone imagined.
She even tried to appease Madam Mu, "It's just that Princess Xiling has chosen Huo Zheng, but Huo Zheng doesn't insist on marrying her. The matter is still under discussion, and the outcome is still unknown."
Madam Mu was at a loss for words about Chunzhi's reaction. "But... this matter has already been written down in the memorial and presented to the emperor..."
Song Wan'er also took Chunzhi's hand and whispered, "Sister...don't worry, no matter what happens, the Song Mansion is your home. If you are not happy living in the Chang'an Palace, you can come with me and my brother!"
"What are you talking about?" Chunzhi said, "You don't have to think too much. I don't think the situation has reached its worst point yet, so there's no need to worry too much. Just calm down and see how things develop."
"you mean?"
Mrs. Mu was surprised at Chunzhi's calmness. She was a young girl who was obviously worried about her future before getting married, but after returning from Xizhou this time, she seemed to be different from before.
Song Anlan and others also looked at Chunzhi.
Chunzhi said, "You haven't met Princess Xiling, so you don't know how talented she is in both civil and military matters. She has a plan in mind. This time, Ye Ninglan chose Huo Zheng not because of his appearance or personality, but because of his status."
After all, among the emperor's sons, Huo Zheng is the most capable and most likely to inherit the throne in the future.
Ye Ninglan came to Daxing for marriage, she must have wanted to gain the greatest benefits for Xiling, so it was not surprising at all that she chose Huo Zheng.
She said, "Even Princess Xiling may not really want to marry Huo Zheng. It's very likely that she wants to create a problem for Daxing in exchange for other conditions for peace talks. After all, the conditions we Daxing proposed for peace talks with Xiling are not ordinary excessive."
"Chunzhi, you..." Mu Qingshan didn't expect Chunzhi to say such a thing. "It seems that you really saw the world and learned a lot during your trip to Xizhou this time."
Moreover, he discovered that Prince Chang'an's requirements for Chunzhi were completely different from those of other royal relatives towards their wives. Prince Chang'an actually made Chunzhi understand these state affairs, so that when she heard such bad news thousands of miles away from her husband, she could still analyze it rationally.
Huo Zheng must have given Chunzhi enough love to allow her to live positively in such a complicated situation.
Chunzhi said, "After meeting some people and things, one will always make some progress."
Madam Mu looked at her daughter with both relief and heartache, "It's good that you think this way."
Chunzhi held her mother's hand and whispered, "What's more, I now have father and mother, a brother, my brother and Wan'er, and Xiao Xinghui. There are so many people in this world that I care about... God has been kind to me, so naturally I want to make my life better."
Moreover, even if Huo Zheng really had to marry Princess Xiling, she could still live a good life without him.
Chunzhi didn't say this out loud.
Even though Lu Jingyun had let her down.
In her heart, she still believes that there is true love in the world.
She believed that Huo Zheng would handle the matter.
At the same time, she also insisted that as a woman she must be clear-headed, have the ability to survive on her own, and have the courage to cope with any situation.
Just in case, if something bad really happens, you can still live well.
Madam Mu saw a light in Chunzhi's eyes that was hard to ignore. She knew that her daughter was a strong-willed person and not a weak and helpless person. She felt a little relieved. "I am relieved that you think this way."
Song Wan'er had originally wanted to curse the Xiling Princess, but after hearing her sister's words, all her words were completely useless. She was troubled and frowned. "Then... should I still praise the Xiling Princess—she has good taste?"
After all, she had not yet met Prince Rui and the Fourth Prince, but she had already picked out the best one among the emperor's sons.
Upon hearing this, Chunzhi smiled and said, "Princess Xiling does have good taste."
She also thinks Huo Zheng is very good.
The best in the world.
Song Wan'er opened her mouth and said, "Forget it. Princess Xiling is trying to snatch her husband from her sister. I really can't praise her enough."
"Okay, let's stop standing here and talking. Let's go sit in the hall first." Chunzhi took Madam Mu's arm. "Dad, Mom, brother, and Wan'er, let's go over and have some tea together."
Song Anlan raised his hand and gestured towards Mu Qingshan and his wife, "Please."
Song Wan'er walked to the right side of Madam Mu, and together with Chunzhi, they walked affectionately and arm in arm with her stepmother into the flower hall.
Song Anlan and Mu Qingshan were a few steps behind them, walking together.
Mu Qingshan asked about Song Anlan's recent situation.
Song Anlan said: "Everything has been going well recently..."
Chunzhi also changed the subject with her mother and Song Wan'er, "I remember Wan'er's birthday is in March, so it's not too long before your coming-of-age party."
"My coming-of-age party is only half a month away!" Song Wan'er was delighted to see her sister, despite being so busy in Xizhou, actually remember her birthday. "I told you yesterday that my coming-of-age party is coming soon. It's such a shame that I can't come for such an important occasion, and yet you're back today!"
It couldn't be more coincidental.
After all, during the Chinese New Year, Chunzhi did not return to Beijing for Xiaoxing's first birthday party, which was such an important day. Xizhou was really busy, so Song Wan'er thought that her sister would not come to her coming-of-age party either.
Fortunately, my sister came back early.
Chunzhi said with a gentle look, "I will always rush back for such a big day as our Wan'er's coming-of-age ceremony."
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