Chapter 47 I don't like him, let him go...
Emerging from Fengzao Palace, Prince Duan felt utterly bewildered.
"Second brother, are you really determined to marry Miss Wang and make her your princess?"
Zhou Chuanxing asked casually, "Otherwise what?"
Prince Duan still couldn't believe it, "What about Miss Tang?"
Zhou Chuanxing couldn't help but recall the scene of the little girl asking for a reward last night.
I never knew a girl's lips could be so soft.
So sweet.
He must marry her as soon as possible.
Just thinking about it makes me smile.
Prince Duan did not hear a reply, and then saw his second brother's lewd smile.
Suddenly, everything became clear.
His second brother's move was brilliant; he proclaimed their commitment to a lifetime of love and companionship, yet his actions remained completely unaffected.
He should marry the Wang family girl, but he still will; he won't let go of the woman he loves.
He had the best of both worlds: beautiful wives and concubines.
If he had known it could be like this, he would have coaxed Chu Yanqing and told her that he would only marry her, and that he would take a few more women after she entered the family. She would have been able to rebel against him!
"Second Brother, I am in awe!"
Tang Xinuan went to the Ordnance Bureau again.
She hadn't had enough fun yesterday because Chu Yannuo ruined her mood, so she's determined to have a good time today.
Xiaoqian couldn't help but worry: "Young master, you were almost caught by the young master yesterday, are you going again today!"
Tang Xinuan said confidently, "It's impossible for my cousin to come to the Ordnance Bureau two days in a row. We definitely won't run into him today."
Ambassador Liu studied many weapons, and Tang Xinuan liked his half-finished catapult that could throw iron balls the most.
If the iron ball were replaced with gunpowder, its power would increase many times over.
It can not only kill enemies, but also carve roads through mountains.
Ambassador Liu listened to his suggestion yesterday and suddenly understood. He studied it all night last night and even produced some simple drawings today.
Upon hearing that Hanxi had come to visit, he hurriedly went out to greet her.
Give him that half-finished blueprint.
"Young Master Han, take a look."
Tang Xinuan didn't understand weapons; she could only offer some opinions based on the data.
This was a great help to Ambassador Liu.
"I knew these parts were a bit off; it turns out the data was miscalculated. Young Master Han is truly the smartest man in the Great Zhou Dynasty."
Tang Xinuan spent most of the day at the Ordnance Bureau and ate lunch there.
We headed home in the afternoon when the weather cooled down a bit.
Passing by Caiyue Tower, I discovered that it was bustling with activity again.
Tang Xinuan was curious and pulled Xiaoqian to squeeze through.
It turns out that Caiyue Tower is holding another contest to test people's intelligence.
"Young master, look, they're going to hold a competition."
Lian Qiao urged, "Young master, why don't you sign up too, and get first place again?"
Tang Xinuan is now more wary.
She felt something was off, especially since Li Pixiu had just asked her to fake it.
Although she couldn't figure out what was wrong.
"Forget it, I'm not participating."
Xiaoqian always supported her decision. "Young master is right. This competition is strange. I don't think they're up to anything."
Lianqiao naturally supported Tang Xinuan as well.
"It's a pity I can't come and watch the fun."
Tang Xinuan asked in confusion, "Why can't I come?"
Lian Qiao loved liveliness even more than Tang Xinuan, "Can you come?"
Tang Xinuan also wanted to see what Caiyuelou was up to, "Of course, we'll all come over when they have their competition."
Zisu has observed all the information. "The preliminary round is the day after tomorrow."
"Then we'll come over the day after tomorrow."
That evening, Prince Duan felt somewhat guilty whenever he saw Tang Xinuan.
My second brother is going to marry the Grand Tutor's daughter. Judging from the situation, the wedding will definitely be held this year.
What will Tang Xinuan do then?
She and Prince Chu grew up together, yet she still managed to escape on the night of his wedding.
Having only known my second brother for two months, do I really want to become his concubine?
Despite her lack of social skills and complete ignorance of worldly matters, she is more decisive than most people when she makes a decision.
The Crown Prince of Chu was practically turning the capital upside down, yet she refused to see him even once.
"Second brother, are you sure Miss Tang will allow you to marry another woman?"
Zhou Chuanxing was dealing with state affairs when he heard this and said calmly, "I never said I was going to marry another woman."
Prince Duan asked in surprise, "Then why did you agree to the Empress's request?"
Zhou Chuanxing took a sip of tea. "Someone is more anxious than us."
Prince Duan racked his brains for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up: "You mean the fourth prince?"
Zhou Chuanxing said calmly, "Do you think he would arrange a marriage between me and the Grand Tutor?"
Prince Duan inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.
"I thought you really wanted to marry the Grand Tutor's daughter, but it turns out you had this in mind."
Second brother, I didn't realize you'd learned to scheme against people.
"If the Dowager Empress is causing you trouble, then let them fight like dogs, and we'll reap the benefits."
My second brother fought for more than ten years, and after only one year back in the capital, he already knew how to manipulate people's hearts.
As expected, talented people excel at everything they do.
At this moment, Prince Duan couldn't help but admire his second brother.
However, he was still worried, "What if Miss Tang finds out about this? She doesn't understand the schemes involved. What if she gets angry with you? It's one thing if she gets angry, but what if she secretly plans to leave the palace..."
Zhou Chuan would talk to the girl about it.
The little girl might not understand the scheming at first, but he believed that if he explained it carefully, she would understand.
When Zhou Chuanxing returned to the Prince's Mansion, Wei Minzhao had already arrived.
Wei Minzhao had no respect whatsoever for Zhou Chuanxing, the regent.
Some time ago, he received an order from the Regent to report to the Imperial Guard, but he pretended to be sick to get away with it.
He was summoned to the Prince's residence today because he was seething with resentment.
Upon seeing him in person, he gave a perfunctory cupped-hand salute.
How could Zhou Chuanxing not see through his attitude? He gave him a cool glance.
He went straight into the Small Hall of Diligent Governance.
Prince Duan wanted nothing more than to kick Wei Minzhao twice. "What kind of attitude is this? Do you think my second brother can't do anything to you?"
Wei Minzhao sneered: "Isn't he just relying on the fact that the Emperor is his own brother? If he were to fight my father in a real battle, would he dare?"
If Zhou Chuanxing had acted according to his old ways, he would have torn Wei Minzhao to pieces long ago.
Talented individuals are hard to find.
For the sake of the country and its people, he had to find a way to tame all kinds of talented people and get them to serve the court.
Since becoming regent, Zhou Chuanxing has gradually stopped recognizing himself.
He was able to repeatedly restrain himself and indulge others.
At this moment, he stopped and looked at Wei Minzhao, a hint of mockery on his lips: "So you're relying on your father's remaining power. I thought Young Master Wei wanted me to fight you. Has Young Master Wei still not weaned himself?"
Prince Duan went even further with sarcasm: "I remember when I was five or six years old I already knew how to solve my own problems. How come Young Master Wei has to go home and call his elders when he encounters trouble!"
These words struck a nerve with Wei Minzhao.
"Zhou Chuanxing, do you dare to challenge me?"
Zhou Chuanxing had nothing to be afraid of: "Then show me what you're capable of!"
Wei Minzhao is indeed an outstanding person.
But he was young and had always lived in the capital, so he hadn't experienced much in life.
Zhou Chuanxing was only a few years older than him, but Zhou Chuanxing had always lived on the battlefield, risking his life and dying on the battlefield if he was not careful.
When the two started fighting, Wei Minzhao couldn't even dodge ten of Zhou Chuanxing's moves before Zhou Chuanxing held a folding fan across her neck.
"you……"
Wei Minzhao was confident in his martial arts skills, believing that none of the young noblemen in the capital could match him.
I actually lost to Zhou Chuanxing today.
And they lost so badly.
He had no face left at all; "Kill me or torture me, it's up to you."
Zhou Chuanxing was too lazy to argue with him. "Go report to the Imperial Guard tomorrow and let me see your true abilities."
Wei Minzhao was unwilling to risk her life for Zhou Chuanxing. "I'm not going. I said you can do whatever you want with me."
Back then, his father hadn't made any mistakes; he simply ordered the suppression of military power.
Why should he risk his life for the Zhou family now?
Zhou Chuanxing's patience was gradually running out.
He repeatedly told himself that his youthful vigor, if properly nurtured, could be a bright gem.
"Don't want to go? Then you stay here and reflect on your actions. When you've reflected it out and want to join the Imperial Guard, then you can leave."
It's just standing as punishment, Wei Minzhao is strong and healthy, why would he be afraid?
"Reflecting is fine, but the result of reflection is still not going away."
He refused to believe that Zhou Chuanxing would let him stand in the Prince's mansion for the rest of his life.
Tang Xinuan returned to the palace in the evening.
Upon noticing someone standing at the entrance of the Small Hall of Diligent Governance, someone asked curiously, "Who is that? What did they do wrong and why are they standing there?"
Eunuch Wei rushed over to explain, "Miss Tang, you're finally back! The Prince was furious with that hothead today. You should go and see him."
Tang Xinuan was worried about Zhou Chuanxing and secretly regretted that she had been too playful and hadn't come back sooner.
She hurriedly jumped down from the carriage and walked towards the Hall of Diligent Governance.
Wei Minzhao, with her keen eyes, immediately recognized Tang Xinuan as the cousin Chu Yannuo was looking for.
Although it was the first time he had met Tang Xinuan.
"Stop," he suddenly said, reaching out to grab Tang Xinuan's wrist tightly.
This was the first time Tang Xinuan had encountered such a rude person, and she was startled. "Who are you? Why are you arresting me?"
Zisu and Lianqiao rushed over immediately.
But Tang Xinuan was captured, so they couldn't take action.
"Release my young master immediately."
Wei Minzhao chuckled and said, "Young Master? I had no idea when the Crown Prince Chu's cousin became a man."
Tang Xinuan pushed his large hand away forcefully, "How do you know I'm a woman?"
Wei Minzhao certainly figured it out through observation.
"The Crown Prince of Chu turned the entire capital upside down for you, yet you hid in the Prince's residence. Why don't you go back?"
Tang Xinuan wouldn't go back. "This is my own business. Let go of me now. You're a bad person. I'm not talking to you."
At this moment, Zhou Chuanxing heard the commotion and rushed out, only to see Wei Minzhao holding onto Tang Xinuan and refusing to let go.
He shouted sternly, "Wei Minzhao, let me go right now!"
There was nothing Wei Minzhao didn't understand.
It turns out that after Tang Xinuan escaped from the Marquis's mansion, she actually followed Zhou Chuanxing.
No wonder Chu Yannuo couldn't find him anywhere in the capital.
He already resented Zhou Chuanxing, and now he wished he could expose all of Zhou Chuanxing's shameful deeds.
Of course, Zhou Chuanxing didn't have any scandalous affairs.
So he just kept stabbing Tang Xinu in the back, saying, "Your cousin is so good to you, how can you bear to let him down!"
Tang Xinuan couldn't refute him, and besides, she didn't know the person in front of her.
"I already told you, it's none of your business. Let go of me now."
Unable to break free, she cried out to Zhou Chuanxing for help: "Erlang, please save me! He's so mean, he's holding me so tightly and won't let go."
Zhou Chuanxing panicked and drew his sword to stab Wei Minzhao.
It was also thanks to Wei Minzhao's quick reflexes that she dodged the sword just as it was thrusting towards her.
Otherwise, the sword would have pierced his heart.
Wei Minzhao was not about to suffer such a loss. "Miss Tang, you don't want Prince Chu because he married someone else, but won't the Regent marry someone else? I just heard that he promised the Empress that he would marry the Empress's sister."
At that time, you were still a concubine.
What's the difference between this and being in the Marquis's mansion?
Tang Xinuan was determined to help Zhou Chuanxing share the burden and find talented people for him.
She even learned how to give a man a formal title.
Zhou Chuanxing had clearly promised her that he would marry her formally in three years and that her bridal sedan chair would leave the Tang family openly and legitimately.
Was he deceiving himself too?
"Nuan Nuan," Zhou Chuanxing hadn't even had a chance to explain to his girl before the truth was laid bare in front of her.
The little girl certainly wouldn't be able to sort it out in a short time.
"Let me explain."
Tang Xinuan couldn't process such complicated information at once; her mind was in complete disarray.
No matter what Zhou Chuanxing is going to do, the man who grabbed her wrist and forced her to return to the Marquis's mansion is a bad person.
"I don't like him, let him go."
Tang Xinuan frowned, her face contorted with disgust for Wei Minzhao.
How could Zhou Chuanxing let him go so easily? "Guards, lock him up in jail!"
He needed a private room, with the room completely covered in black cloth, not allowing a single ray of light to penetrate. He was only allowed one meal a day, and no one was permitted to speak to him.
No sound is allowed within a radius of 100 meters.
"You personally arrange for the clay pot."
Zhou Chuanxing's last shred of reason prevented him from killing Wei Minzhao on the spot.
"Nuan Nuan, I don't like him either. He's a bad person."
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After taking on two husbands, my husband returned.
The day after Xin Yuan married into the Duke's mansion, her husband was ordered to go to war.
Three years later, news of their defection arrived.
The Duke's family was stripped of its title.
He became a traitor and villain whom everyone hated.
The second son of the Duke's mansion was implicated and his engagement was called off. His mother-in-law was worried that the Duke's mansion would have no successor, so she forced Xinyuan to take on the responsibility of inheriting both branches of the family.
After successfully giving birth to a baby boy, her unfaithful husband...
I'm back.
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