Chapter 442: So Scheming

Bei Jingyu observed the etiquette and sent Chang Xi back before nightfall.

After all, the rules of the aristocratic families are much stricter than those of ordinary families. They can meet, but they cannot stay overnight outside without a curfew.

After Chang Xi returned home, she heard her brother complaining about the unfairness of the imperial examination. She became angry immediately and the two siblings started arguing.

It was because of him nagging at home every day that she was embarrassed today!

Chang Xi repeated what the prince had said just now, and her brother could only stare blankly at her.

The two quarreled so much that their mother ordered someone to pull them apart.

In the past, if she was disrespectful to her brother, she would inevitably be scolded.

But now her parents would not show partiality, because Chang Xi was the future Princess Qin arranged by the imperial decree, and her parents did not want any rift between her and her family in the two years before her marriage.

Chang Xi experienced firsthand the benefits of power and how noble the identity of the Princess of Qin would be in the future.

Her mother took her away and asked her, "Xier, why are you so angry today? Did your brother do something wrong?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in Chang Xi's eyes. When she and her brother had conflicts in the past, they did not talk like this.

Chang Xi yearned for power, but then he thought of another thing.

"My mother said that if I married the King of Qin, I would be able to become the Queen with the support of the nobles and become the most noble woman in the world."

"But today, even the King of Qin is afraid of the Crown Prince's majesty, and I can only be humble and serve my husband after marrying into the palace."

The elders in the family who are officials are all men. In Chang Xi's understanding, the status of a woman depends entirely on the status of her father, brother, or husband.

It was the first time she had seen a woman with great power. Her solemn look was different from the dignified look of the Chang family's mistress. It was more like the feeling of meeting her grandfather.

If she hadn't really wanted to stand up for her brother and knew that she would be the future Princess of Qin, she would never have dared to question him today.

In Chang Xi's eyes, she looked very inconsistent, as if people shouldn't look like this.

Women should be dignified, like delicate flowers, competing with each other for beauty and charm, each with her own merits, just like the ladies she had met and befriended since she was a child.

But today, as she sat there lazily, she was reminded of the lion resting in the menagerie, laziness yet power.

Once the prey passes by, the monster can burst out with great force and bite off its throat.

For the first time in Chang Xi's life, a strong yearning emerged, just like a floating boat that found its direction and knew the shore it wanted to dock.

She said, "I think, Your Highness, what your mother said is different."

"She is not a vicious, selfish person..."

Chang's mother was horrified: "Xi'er!"

"You don't have a crush on His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, do you?"

"Just pretend to show respect on the surface. Once the prince takes the throne, it will be a matter of time before our Chang family falls into decline."

Her mother woke her up: "You are the daughter of the Chang family. You should consider the family and stop harboring unnecessary fantasies."

Chang Xi's eyes dimmed. Yes, she was Chang's wife and was born to stand with her family.

With such a background, he enjoyed the wealth of the aristocracy, but lost the freedom to leave home and had no choice.

Chang Xi's subtle expectation was burst like a bubble, and he came to his senses and replied, "I know, and I will assist the King of Qin well."

It was getting light outside and Bei Yanyu didn't want to go back to the palace. There was no curfew today anyway, so Bei Jingchu walked with her outside.

The two of them went to pay homage to the Seventh Sister, also known as the Weaving Girl Star.

But he met Miss Qiu in the weaving girls' temple.

Bei Yanyu is torn between her elder sister and her schoolmates, as if she is dealing with some huge life problem.

Bei Jingchu said with a smile: "Go and have fun. I've been bothered by you for a long time. Remember to bring your guards with you."

Bei Yanyu felt rejected. She snorted in grievance and walked away angrily.

Jiang Longshou then stepped forward.

Lei Nian'er accompanied the emperor to conquer other countries. As the only guard commander of the Eastern Palace, he had the duty to protect the crown prince. When Bei Jing first left the palace, he naturally followed her.

She didn't believe that she could run into Madam Qiu by chance in such a big city like Beijing, so she asked tentatively, "Did you find her?"

Jiang Longshou explained, "I have no contact with Madam Qiu. I just found a passerby and told her that the Seventh Sister Temple is very busy at this time."

Bei Jingchu:......

That's not what she meant.

But it's quite interesting to see someone trying so hard to maintain his or her integrity.

She didn't continue to question, just let it go. Xiao Yanyu was indeed quite noisy, so it was better for her to leave.

She turned around and bowed to the statue of the Weaving Girl.

"Does my lady also believe in the weaving girl?"

When they were out and about and there were many people around, they would call Bei Jingchu "wife" to avoid causing trouble.

After Bei Jingchu finished praying, she straightened up and replied, "I don't need to do needlework. What I pray for is for the weaving women to bless Dai Viet's textile industry to advance further so that the people can have clothes to cover their bodies."

Jiang Longshou:......

It still has to be you.

He also followed suit and bowed.

Although Bei Yanyu left, Bei Jingchu had no intention of returning to the palace and wanted to have fun tonight.

At this time, the palace gates were locked and they could only spend the night in a house outside the palace.

She couldn't help but look at the people around her suspiciously, wondering if it was intentional.

Why didn't she send the second brother away earlier or send her away later, and why did she get stuck behind the key to the palace gate?

Hey~ what a scheming person~