Rong Yuan spoke up: "Tell me, did I do this out of family affection or out of guilt?"
Upon hearing His Majesty the Emperor's words, Hong Fu's hand suddenly tightened.
"Hiss... What are you doing? I just asked you a question, is it really that big of a deal?"
Of course it's something! How am I supposed to answer? If I say it's for family, you definitely won't be happy. If I say it's because of guilt, you still won't be satisfied.
This is too hard for him! All the questions today are death traps!
Hong Fu quickly apologized: "Your Majesty, please calm down. This old servant was just suddenly delirious. As for Your Majesty's question, this old servant will only express my opinion. Your Majesty's marriage alliance with the Feng Prince's Mansion is a double blessing. Not only will the Feng Prince's Mansion be even more loyal in the future, but the princess will also be able to show filial piety to Your Majesty. Isn't this a win-win situation!"
"As for His Majesty's question about whether he feels guilty, that is simply untrue. As Her Majesty the Empress just said, the Eldest Princess and the Crown Prince have never held any grudge against His Majesty. His Majesty should also put down the burden he has carried for more than twenty years."
Rong Yuan: "Alas, how could I not know what the Empress meant? She was just trying to comfort me. Even if they didn't hold a grudge, they were ultimately doing it for the sake of the Azure Dragon Kingdom."
Hong Fu wanted to say something, but Rong Yuan stopped him.
"Alright, you may leave now. I need to be alone for a while."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After Hongfu left, he closed the gate and stood guard outside in case His Majesty needed to summon him.
He understood His Majesty's heart. Whether he resented it or not, the Princess would never come back.
Moreover, that person was the warmest presence for the Emperor; without her, His Majesty would not be His Majesty. The Azure Dragon Kingdom would not be the peaceful and prosperous place it is today.
Phoenix Palace
After receiving the imperial decree, Feng Qingcang rushed home without stopping. As soon as he entered the courtyard, he began shouting, "Wan'er, Wan'er..."
Murong Wan rolled her eyes when she heard the loud voice, but she didn't respond to Feng Qingcang. She continued talking to her daughter and eating snacks.
"My dear daughter, look at your father's loud voice. He's as if he's afraid people won't know he's back. He's always making a racket, it's so annoying."
Feng Qinghuang chuckled, "Mother, Father's loud voice is just a way of letting you know he's back! Saying that will only hurt Father's feelings!"
"Tch, what's there for him to be sad about? My head starts to hurt just hearing that loud voice."
As soon as Feng Qingcang stepped into the hall, he heard his wife say that she had a headache, so he quickly went over to support her.
"Wan'er, why do you have a headache? Did you catch a cold?"
Murong Wan slapped his hand away: "If you stop making noise, my headache will stop."
"Oh." Feng Qingcang said, looking aggrieved.
Murong Wan: "You just finished court, what's the matter? Why are you so excited!"
Upon hearing this, Feng Qingcang perked up: "Wan'er, Huang'er, guess what the Emperor wanted to do when I went to the Imperial Study after court?"
"That must be about Yun'er and Xiao'er's child, right?"
Feng Qingcang: "Yes, is there anything else?"
Murong Wan: "What else? Isn't their matter the most urgent thing right now? Is there anything else about Huang'er?"
Feng Qingcang shook his head.
Murong Wan was furious: "What do you mean by shaking your head? Hurry up and say it, stop dawdling."
Feng Qingcang had no choice but to tell the truth: "Today, after court, I went to the Imperial Study, where the Emperor mentioned Yun'er and the Princess and asked me what I thought. Of course, I agreed. The Emperor said he understood and told me to go back first. Since the Emperor had already agreed, I seized the opportunity and obtained an imperial decree to bestow a marriage upon them, setting the date for two months from now."
After Feng Qingcang finished speaking, he had an expression that said, "How about that? Aren't I great?"
Upon hearing this, Murong Wan was overjoyed and quickly came to Feng Qingcang's side to look at him: "Really? That's great! Hahaha, you've really done a great thing. Now their relationship is a done deal. So, should we start preparing for their wedding?"
Feng Qinghuang was also happy with her parents: "Now my brother doesn't have to worry anymore. I'm going to tell him this good news so he can put his mind at ease."
After Feng Qinghuang finished speaking, she left, leaving her father and mother alone.
Murong Wan: "Your Highness, quickly bring out the imperial edict, let me take a look."
Feng Qingcang took out the imperial edict and handed it to Murong Wan.
After reading it, Murong Wan said, "Oh dear, that's great! Our son and daughter are both settled now, and we don't have to worry about this anymore."
Feng Qingcang embraced her: "From now on, my wife will have to spend more time on her husband."
Murong Wan glared at him: "How old are you? Still so frivolous."
Feng Qingcang: "No matter how old I am, I still hope that my wife will pay more attention to me."
"Okay, okay, I'll see you more often from now on. You're even jealous of the child, what a character."
Feng Qingcang's ingratiating expression pleased Murong Wan. Murong Wan decided that she would no longer yell at him easily in the future and would try her best to give him face.
The two were talking in the main hall, while Feng Qinghuang had already rushed to Qingyun Courtyard to deliver the good news.
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