Chen Su was always willing to talk to Chen Huaixu about the affairs of the court, and the two of them talked about this matter in the evening.
It was not surprising to Shen Huaixu that Prince Yan was named the Crown Prince. She was more interested in whether Cang Heng would really become the emperor as Fu Tuan said.
"Dad, what do you think of Jinghe?"
Chen Su thought about the few times he had met Prince Jinghe. "I haven't had much contact with him, but he's certainly a handsome man. What do you think of him fleeing with you?"
"Miao Miao thought that he at least understood the suffering of the people and was a low-key person. As long as he could stick to his original intention, he would be a good person."
"I heard that the Princess of Yan is looking for a daughter from an aristocratic family to marry him. I think she'll be able to settle it soon after he arrives in Beijing."
Shen Huaixu had heard a little about this matter, and she learned about it from a letter written by Chaohua to her, which was about the Cui family in Huaiyuan.
The Cui family has produced many beauties, and Cui Liuniang is the most beautiful among the younger generation. The Princess of Yan likes Cui Liuniang's temperament, but thinks that being too beautiful is not a good thing. She always nags Chaohua in his ears every time she thinks of her, which makes Chaohua complain in a letter, and Shen Huaixu is amused by it.
Because of Fu Tuan's divine prophecy, Shen Huaixu regarded Cang Heng as the next emperor after King Yan. She would still pay a little attention to the person who could come together with Cang Heng to become the common ruler of the world.
Thinking of this, Chen Huaixu couldn't help but think of Qiao Man again. Qiao Man should also know about this. He wondered if she would take action against King Yan or Cang Heng.
Shen Miaomiao's long silence attracted Shen Su's attention. The longer the silence lasted, the more his brows furrowed.
Miaomiao's birthday was the first of February, so she would be twelve in a few days. He had never raised a daughter, but he was experienced. After Ruier married him, she said she had developed a vague affection for him when she was eleven or twelve...
The worry in his eyes grew thicker. He had never dealt with such a thing before and was at a loss. After thinking for a moment, he asked directly, "Is Miaomiao interested in Jinghe?"
"Ah?" Shen Huaixu was confused by the sudden question. She answered blankly, "No, why would Daddy think that?"
Chen Su's expression relaxed, "Daddy is overthinking it."
He was unwilling to let Miaomiao marry into the royal family. The emperor had three thousand beauties in his harem, and the princes and dukes' backyards could not have only one person. His daughter, Shen Su, could not suffer this.
The conversation between father and daughter passed by in a daze. Later, when Shen Huaixu thought about it, she realized that her father was worried about her lifelong affairs, and she couldn't help laughing.
In modern times, she was used to instability and life and death. In this life, she only wanted stability and freedom. She saved people because it gave her peace of mind.
She didn't think there was anything wrong with it now. Admiring Qiao Man's ambition didn't mean she would have the same ambition. As for the harem, a place where people were eaten without leaving any bones, there was no way she would set foot in it.
When Shen Huaixu's birthday was approaching, Prince Yan, who was named the crown prince, moved into the East Palace.
On the first day of February, Jinghe, Chaohua, Yixi, her two good friends and a young apprentice Fang Cangli all brought gifts to celebrate with her.
Fang Cangli was the first to arrive and spoke the most. As more people came later, she became like a gourd with a sawed-off mouth. Chen Huaixu had no choice but to talk to her more to prevent her from feeling restrained.
Jinghe, Chaohua and their apprentice Shen Huaixu had expected this, but she had not expected Yi Qian and her friends to come.
What’s even more bizarre is that one of Lai Yixi’s good friends is the legendary Cui Liuniang.
Yi Qian blinked, "Marquis Xuanping is on good terms with my father. He mentioned the County Lady's birthday to me overtly and covertly a few days ago. My father couldn't ignore it, so he asked me to come and celebrate with her. I hope the County Lady will forgive me for coming uninvited."
As he said this, he bowed.
Cui Liuniang seemed to be oblivious to Prince Jinghe. She smiled and said to Shen Huaixu, "I've long heard of the great name of County Lady Mingyi. Now that I've met her, I can see that she truly lives up to her reputation. Sanniang and I begged Sister Qian to come here. I hope the County Lady won't mind."
Wei Sanniang was a shy person, so she didn't say anything and just bowed.
Chen Huaixu glanced at Cang Heng who was calm and composed and Chao Hua who was giggling like a little hamster. He felt helpless, but he did not forget to ask them to sit down.
She was an outlier among the children of court officials. Aside from the two princesses, she had few close friends among the noble ladies of the capital. She couldn't even fill a table with enough guests for her birthday.
Now that no one was invited, there were a few people who showed up uninvited. However, she didn't mind, but was rather excited. Who doesn't like watching a show?
It was really difficult to arrange things for Jing and one male guest. Just when I was worrying about it, a savior came.
Yinghua approached Chen Huaixu cautiously and whispered a few words, with excitement that could not be hidden in her eyes.
Shen Huaixu looked a little strange. She coughed lightly and said, "Please invite Master Fu in."
Yinghua barely restrained herself from jumping up.
After the incident with Hua Ronger, she was transferred to work in the kitchen. She was full of resentment all day long. When Sister Shuangjiang saw her, she said that her face had changed.
If it wasn't the young lady's birthday, she would have been asked to help and would still be lighting the fire in the kitchen.
After organizing her thoughts, Yinghua took small steps to invite someone over.
"Mr. Fu?" Yi Qian was surprised. "Is it Mr. Fu Yin?"
Shen Huaixu nodded, "It's him."
Chao Hua also became excited, "I've heard of this Mr. Fu, but..."
She looked at Shen Huaixu, "Do you recognize him?"
Before Shen Huaixu could say anything, Cui Liuniang spoke up, "I heard that Princess Mingyi accidentally met Master Fu while fleeing from famine, and that Master Fu had also saved Lord Shen a few days ago."
Chaohua nodded in realization, but Jinghe looked puzzled. "How come I didn't know you'd run into someone named Fu on the road?"
Before Shen Huaixu could speak, someone spoke for her, saying, "I met Lady Mingyi on Fuyun Mountain. She was alone. I remember the floods were still raging. Does Your Highness have any impression of her?"
Everyone's eyes were focused on the newcomer, and the room was unusually quiet.
Facing everyone's gaze, Fu Yin, without a mask, saluted everyone. Now his saluting movements have become very smooth.
Jinghe broke the silence, "At that time, I had not yet been rescued by Mingyi, and I didn't know about this."
"I see." Fu Yin replied casually, looking at Chen Huaixu, the smile in his eyes deepened a little, "Please don't blame me for coming here uninvited, County Lady. This is my birthday gift for you, County Lady, please accept it."
"Mr. Fu, you are so thoughtful. Please take a seat." Chen Huaixu smiled and looked at the people present, thinking that this birthday was really lively.
Yi Qian said, "I heard that Master Fu never reveals his true face, but now it seems that's not the case."
"Just to avoid trouble."
Yi Qian nodded and lowered her brows, then took a sip of tea.
Everyone talked for a long time until Chaohua felt "empty in the stomach" - Chaohua's original words, and Chen Huaixu led everyone to eat somewhere else.
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