Chapter 321: Sadomasochism (Part 26)
Gu Qingcheng seemed not to have heard the rumors outside.
He was dressed in new clothes and left the palace in a grand procession with his guards.
On the contrary, the Huo family noticed that the wind direction outside was not right, so they stopped Huo Wu Niang who was about to go out.
Grandmother Huo spoke first, "Fifth Lady, are you getting along well with the Ninth Prince?"
Huo Wuniang didn't react for a moment, so she answered truthfully: "Excellent!"
The ninth prince is about the same age as himself, with outstanding looks and considerable talent.
Although he has lost his memory, his brain is not stupid.
Huo Wuniang felt very comfortable getting along with "him".
At least he’s better than that blind date guy, some noble young man from Beijing?
Bullshit! He is not as good-looking as the Ninth Prince, nor as talented as the Ninth Prince.
Even this brain, tsk tsk——
Well, Huo Wuniang felt that she shouldn't compare that man with the Ninth Prince.
He doesn't deserve it! Moreover, there is another wonderful thing about her and the Ninth Prince.
They were not arranged blind dates by their parents or matchmakers, but were in a free love relationship of "love at first sight".
Huo Wuniang is a devout beauty lover, while the Ninth Prince remembers her life-saving grace and is particularly close to her.
Perhaps, the relationship between them cannot be called love, but it is also an excellent start.
Huo Wuniang was very satisfied and she was already looking forward to their daily life after marriage.
There is no problem with the cooperation between the two parties.
At least for now, the whole collaboration is beneficial to both parties.
The Ninth Prince gained the Yue family, which holds a large number of troops, and strengthened his own power; as for the Huo family, they have temporarily "allied" with the royal family, and will not be the focus of suspicion in the next few years.
As for the future——
Haha, that was after that time.
Why think too much? Besides, everything depends on human effort. As long as you manage it carefully, a political marriage can also be very successful! She and the Ninth Prince can always find a win-win model that satisfies both parties.
“Excellent?”
Grandma Huo was not comforted. She looked at her bright and outspoken granddaughter, then thought of the rumors outside and fell into a brief silence.
Grandma Huo was not someone who would easily believe in rumors.
But, what people say is scary.
The Huo family may not care, but what about the Ninth Prince?
He was a sixteen-year-old boy, full of vigor and enthusiasm.
People of this age are easily influenced.
Not to mention the Ninth Prince, there is also the Third Princess who is the daughter-in-law of Princess Ruyang.
He looks humble, cowardly and submissive, but this is only on the surface.
Just seeing that she was able to sneak out of the palace and have a secret meeting with her cousin who was already in the marriage negotiation, you can tell that there are still some rebellious bones in her weak body.
The Third Princess has a rebellious streak, let alone the Ninth Prince, who is His Majesty's beloved son? Living off women!
It's just short of pointing at someone's nose and calling him a "son-in-law".
In ancient times, the existence of a son-in-law was absolutely humble and despised.
Only the most incompetent and undignified men would marry into a woman's family.
Not only will a son-in-law be looked down upon and ridiculed by the world, but he will also be classified as a merchant or a criminal by the government.
If the imperial court encountered any situation and needed to recruit soldiers, merchants, sons-in-law, criminals, etc. would be forcibly conscripted and used as cannon fodder! So, at that time, saying that a man was a gigolo (marrying into the family) was definitely the greatest humiliation!
Grandmother Huo was an experienced woman and she knew that the rumors were probably directed at Huo Wuniang.
Although on the surface, it was the Ninth Prince who was being scolded, but in the end, the ones most likely to get hurt were the girls from their Huo family.
Huo Wuniang has already experienced "broken engagement" once, is she going to be "abandoned" by a man again?
"I don't know who is so vicious as to resort to such despicable means."
"If this ruins my good marriage, I, an old woman, will never forgive you!"
Grandmother Huo was secretly angry, but when facing her granddaughter, she didn't dare to say too much.
However, Huo Wuniang is not stupid after all.
She was not a lady from the Feng Dynasty who never left the house.
She was the daughter of a nobleman of the Qing Dynasty who was dressed in fine clothes and rode a horse! In addition to hanging out with the Ninth Prince, Huo Wuniang also had a few friends in the capital.
The sisters drank tea and appreciated flowers together, rode horses and played ball together, and when they chatted, they would also mention all kinds of gossip in the capital.
After hearing her grandmother's question and seeing her hesitant and uncertain look, Huo Wuniang immediately thought of some words that the little sister had kindly told her when she went shopping at Dongda's with others two days ago.
"Grandma, are you worried about the rumors out there?"
Huo Wuniang asked loudly.
Seeing her granddaughter being so direct, Grandmother Huo could no longer be tactful, so she said, "Those messages are all nonsense, but they were deliberately released by someone who couldn't bear to see you and the Ninth Prince get married."
"His heart is evil, his words are ridiculous! But, people's words are scary!"
"The Ninth Prince is a descendant of the royal family, of noble status, and favored by the Emperor. How could he listen to such unbearable words?"
Huo Wuniang waved her hand indifferently, "Grandma, don't worry, the Ninth Prince is not that kind of person!"
Although he is a little weak, he is more open-minded than many tall and strong men.
Huo Wuniang spoke confidently and firmly.
Grandmother Huo believed in her granddaughter's vision and judgment, and concluded that the Ninth Prince was indeed a man with a broad mind.
However, she still reminded Huo Wuniang, "The Ninth Prince is open-minded, tolerant and calm, but you also have to be careful about your degree."
A woman can be strong, but she cannot be competitive in everything.
Especially in front of men, you must never show the meaning of "you rely on my family".
Even if this is true, it cannot be revealed.
Everyone has self-esteem. You cannot act arrogant and condescending just because you help others.
It's like the saying: sharp tongue but soft heart.
He did a good thing, but it was ruined by his mouth.
Can't you be kind-hearted and polite? Can you talk things over nicely? In Grandma Huo's opinion, those people are all idiots.
You need to help people and have a good attitude.
I have done ninety-nine prostrations, is there still one more thing missing?
"Grandma, it's up to your granddaughter to save it!"
Although Huo Wuniang complained in her heart, "I'm not stupid," she still responded obediently.
Because she knew that her grandmother was doing it for her own good.
…
After leaving the Huo family, Huo Wuniang rode a horse and came to the place where she had an appointment with Gu Qingcheng with her maids and attendants.
Gu Qingcheng has arrived and is looking around.
When she saw Huo Wuniang in her bright red riding clothes, Gu Qingcheng's charming almond-shaped eyes instantly lit up.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
"Five Lady!"
Gu Qingcheng waved excitedly at Huo Wuniang like a little child who finally met a good friend.
If she hadn't been surrounded by a group of guards, Gu Qingcheng would probably have performed the "A Bird Flies into Her Arms" trick on the spot.
"Your Highness!"
Huo Wuniang was enthusiastic but also polite as she dismounted from her horse and greeted Gu Qingcheng.
"Oh, I told you not to call me Your Highness! Call me Jiulang or Donglang!"
Gu Qingcheng reminded Huo Wuniang in a slightly coquettish tone.
Her closeness and dependence on Huo Wuniang were already written on her face.
"Jiulang!"
Huo Wuniang followed suit and seemed to obey Gu Qingcheng's words very much.
However, she did not call the Ninth Prince by his nickname, but chose a less wrong title.
"..." Gu Qingcheng pursed her lips, seeming a little disappointed.
Immediately, she became happy again: Jiulang is Jiulang, at least it seems much closer than some "Your Highness"! Gu Qingcheng's acting skills are so superb that she made the original owner's face become a blank sheet of paper.
Whatever you think in your heart will show on your face.
I have long been accustomed to the troublemakers hiding in the corner and watching the show.
Huo Wuniang and the guards were secretly amazed: the Ninth Prince's face really couldn't hide his inner thoughts.
Huo Wuniang was surprised, but also very happy.
Because she saw closeness and trust in the Ninth Prince's eyes.
“He” likes her! They are both young girls in love, and the object is such a talented and beautiful man. It would be abnormal if Huo Wuniang was not moved.
With two blushes on her cheeks, Huo Wuniang got on the horse in a panic.
The two teams joined together and headed towards the city gate.
The soldiers at the city gate did not dare to stop this group of young men and women in bright clothes and riding horses.
The large group of people marched away and arrived at Longshouyuan.
Here, there is a polo field.
Many of the dignitaries in Beijing like to come here to play polo or race horses.
"Jiulang! Are you okay?"
While riding the horse, Huo Wuniang observed Gu Qingcheng's complexion.
Gu Qingcheng: ...Not so good!
Ahem, the original owner was a premature baby, with congenital deficiencies that could not be compensated by acquired efforts.
When Gu Qingcheng came here, she used part of her physical strength to exchange for her appearance.
With the attribute values added up, the current Ninth Prince can definitely be described as "all show and no substance".
This body is even worse than those of little noble ladies, it is as fragile as a porcelain doll.
She did not regard Huo Wuniang as an outsider. When she heard the other party's question, she made a bitter face and said pitifully, "Not good!"
"My thighs seem to be rubbed raw!"
Gu Qingcheng acted like the young actors of later generations who would scream in pain when their fingertips were broken during filming, looking miserable and contrived.
Huo Wuniang: ...
She knew that the Ninth Prince was a weakling, but she still didn't expect that he would be so weak.
It was only a few steps, and even a horse galloped for only a quarter of an hour, but he, he actually got his skin frayed.
So, is his butt injured too? Huo Wuniang has been learning horseback archery since she was a child. She knows that those are the places where novices get injured when riding horses.
However, it’s hard to say things like tailbone.
Huo Wuniang could only glance at Gu Qingcheng's whole body with concern.
The guards around were also speechless.
In their Qing Dynasty, martial spirit was prevalent.
There is no need to mention the eldest prince and the second prince, they are all brave warriors on horseback.
Even the younger princes were skilled in riding and shooting, and were extremely brave.
But the Ninth Prince, but——
Oh, are you sure this is the Ninth Prince and not the Ninth Princess?
To put it bluntly, most of the princesses in the palace are very tough!
“Puff!”
A sneer that was obviously full of sarcasm suddenly sounded.
Guards: ...It wasn't me! I didn't!
They are all professionally trained and won't fail easily.
Even if you can't help it, you have to endure it.
There is no wife in their family who wants to give birth to a child!
(End of this chapter)
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