"Princess Xuan, you're welcome," Lin Shangde said. "It's just that I've never heard that Your Majesty likes the sound of the pipa. Why is it that you suddenly..."
A trace of worry crossed Changan's face, "I believe Prime Minister Lin knows that Prince Xuan's health is getting worse.
Actually, we were just chatting yesterday. When talking about elegant things, I naturally thought of the sound of Miss Lin's pipa.
In this imperial capital, if Miss Lin is ranked second, then no one dares to claim to be first, so I want to listen to Miss Lin's pipa music. I hope Prime Minister Lin will grant me this."
"No." Lin Shangde sighed, "Prince Xuan is actually a capable prince. He is low-key and kind, especially his love for the people, which not everyone has. It's a pity, a pity..."
"It's fate, there's nothing to regret." Chang'an said, "As long as I stay here, the prince won't be in vain. I didn't know it before. It wasn't until Chang'an married into the prince's palace that I learned that the prince had been taking in homeless children and teaching them to read."
"Oh?" Lin Shangde was surprised, "I've never heard Prince Xuan mention it before."
"God is watching what we do. As long as we have a clear conscience and live up to our status as the Prince of Shuzhou, and do what a prince can do, why bother letting others know?" Chang'an looked at Lin Shangde. "These are the exact words Prince Xuan said to Chang'an. Now that I think about it, someone who cares so much about the people may die one day. It's a loss for our Shuzhou nation and also for our father."
As he spoke, Chang'an's eyes seemed to show a little confidence, and tears were swirling in his eye sockets, but he was just trying hard to hold them back.
"Princess Hyun, don't worry," the Prime Minister's wife consoled him. "I heard the Emperor has already sent for the ghost doctor from Zuo Shiguo to treat Prince Hyun. Perhaps he will recover by then. Princess Hyun, please take good care of yourself so you can serve Prince Hyun in the future."
"Yes." Chang'an raised the corners of his lips with a peaceful smile.
"It would be even more perfect if we could give Prince Xuan a child." The Prime Minister's wife continued, "Prince Xuan and you two are truly an enviable couple, unconcerned with wealth, power, and wealth. You live your lives contentedly, peacefully for the rest of your lives."
"Haha, having Prince Xuan by my side is Chang'an's blessing in this life." Chang'an laughed. "I'm not greedy for power, that's true. As for gold and silver, although I don't need too much, I can't have too little either, otherwise the peaceful days will no longer be peaceful. Chang'an doesn't mind too much gold and silver, as long as it's clean."
"Haha, that's the truth. It seems that she has the same personality as your father. She never beats around the bush when she speaks. It makes me happy to listen to her." Lin Shangde had never seen Chang'an before. He had only heard people mention the daughter of Gu Qingfeng and the Princess of the Southern Kingdom. She seemed to be very cowardly and incompetent. Now that he saw her, she was not as bad as the rumors said. He thought she was deliberately trying to discredit her.
Think about it carefully. If it is really as bad as the rumors outside, how could the emperor let Gu Changan marry his son, even if he is an unfavored son.
Especially at the Winter Solstice Palace Family Dinner, everyone was watching. Gu Changan's every word and action was deeply appreciated by the Emperor, but the future Crown Princess Gu Shijia seemed a little confused.
After all, maybe he was spoiled by General Gu Qingyun.
Lin Yanran came to the hall and saw Changan at a glance, "Your servant, Lin Yanran, greets Princess Xuan."
"Hurry up." Chang'an chuckled and looked at Lin Yanran carefully. "Although her eyebrows and eyes are not the most beautiful, they are the most comfortable. This is the best photo. It is suitable for a family and a lifetime."
"..." When Lin Yanran heard Chang'an say this when they met for the first time, she felt a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say.
"Miss Lin, please don't be offended." Dongxue said with a smile, "My young lady is straightforward and says whatever she thinks. When she was in the mansion before, the aunt who served her always felt sorry for her. My young lady was born with a beautiful appearance."
"Haha." Lin Yanran felt awkward after hearing this, but she didn't show it on her face. She looked at Dongxue with the same smile, "Since she is so beautiful, how can you say it's a pity? Princess Xuan's appearance is something that many people envy."
"Miss Lin might have made many people envious of what she said," Dongxue said immediately, "but my aunt doesn't think so. She says that most men only see a woman's beauty, but once that beauty fades, there's nothing left. On the other hand, the best women are those who are ordinary-looking but seem comfortable. People like that are like a steady stream, silently and unnoticed over the long days that pass."
Dongxue's words stunned everyone present.
She also admired Chang'an. The maids around her were so smart and insightful. Wouldn't her master be even smarter and wiser?
Lin Yanran was very interested in meeting the aunt Dongxue mentioned. "It is Yanran's blessing to receive such praise from Princess Xuan."
The reason why Chang'an said that Lin Yanran was not as pretty as himself, but she looked the most comfortable.
That's because she knew Lin Shangde very well, and she knew what he liked and hated. Although he didn't like flattery, he did.
But you still have to flatter, and you can't be hypocritical.
Chang'an thought that Lin Yanran was indeed not as pretty as himself, and anyone with eyes could see it.
Don't say she is pretty, just say she looks comfortable, so this flattery is justified!
Prime Minister Lin and his wife looked at their daughter and started chatting with her as if they were familiar with each other. They were very happy.
Especially Lin Shangde, who had always been optimistic about Prince Xuan and had reminded him several times that it would be best if he could contribute to the success of Shuzhou Kingdom.
However, all his attempts were in vain. He didn't know whether Prince Xuan really had no intention or he had some reservations in his heart.
Although he is the prince's teacher, he cannot just watch the great country of Shuzhou and its people being handed over to a person who is unable to carry the burden. That would harm the prince and would also implicate all the people of Shuzhou.
Chang'an and Lin Yanran had a very pleasant chat.
She glanced at Lin Shangde and his wife from time to time, and saw that they were satisfied with the explanation given by herself and Lin Yanran.
"Yanran, if you don't mind, I'll call you that." Chang'an said as he took out the [Begonia Noodles] from Qinxin Pavilion. "When visiting for the first time, a gift is always necessary. I thought the daughter of the current Prime Minister must be well-informed and knowledgeable. I'm afraid Yanran wouldn't be impressed by any vulgarity. So I bought the [Begonia Noodles] from Qinxin Pavilion specially for you. I hope Yanran doesn't mind."
"Qinxin Pavilion? [Begonia Noodles]?" Lin Yanran was surprised. "That's something that costs thousands of gold per box. And Qinxin Pavilion only produces eight boxes of [Begonia Noodles] every year. They're all reserved long ago."
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