The two met the queen in the harem, and Shen Huaixu learned that Fuyin was meeting the emperor in the imperial study.
After talking for a while, Chaohua became a little absent-minded. The Queen smiled helplessly and said that she wanted to rest, and asked Chaohua and Shen Huaixu to go for a stroll in the Imperial Garden.
After leaving the Queen's bedroom, Chen Huaixu looked at Chaohua, who was walking hurriedly but with some anticipation. After thinking for a moment, he decided not to get involved in this matter.
She still remembered Fu Yin saying that Fei Yuan was a person who valued privacy very much. Being honest with her did not mean that she needed to be the one to point fingers at everything he did.
Thinking this in her heart, when Shen Huaixu looked up again, she found that the road she was walking on was not the road to the Imperial Garden. She didn't find it strange, but still asked, "Chaohua, where do you want to go? This is not the direction to the Imperial Garden."
Chao Hua shook the hand that was holding Shen Huaixu, leaned close to her ear and whispered: "I heard that Master Fu is entering the palace today. Let's go and take a look secretly. It just so happens that I also want to see the emperor's grandfather."
"If your Majesty blames me..."
Chaohua answered confidently, "Then I will go to complain to the Empress Dowager!"
"You have the bag to take care of it, so go ahead."
Soon, the two of them arrived outside the imperial study and asked for a meeting.
The eunuch came out, hunched over, and said to the two, "Please wait a moment, Princess and County Lady. Your Majesty and General Fu have something to discuss."
Chen Huaixu was stunned. Fu Yin jumped a little too fast. He didn't know what rank of general he was.
She heard Chaohua lose control of his voice and asked loudly, "General Fu?"
After she finished speaking, she realized something and suddenly covered her mouth. Her bright eyes glanced at the door of the imperial study. Seeing that no one came out and no one asked loudly, she lowered her voice and asked, "What general? What rank is he?"
The eunuch said softly, "Your Highness, Master Fu has been appointed General Dingyuan. This honor is unprecedented."
Chao Hua's face was filled with joy. He bowed to the eunuch and signaled him to leave. He whispered to Chen Huaixu, "From the fifth rank, this is truly a first."
As he finished speaking, he heard footsteps coming from the imperial study. They looked and saw that it was the newly appointed General Dingyuan.
Fu Yin had lost the desire to talk to the old man as soon as he found out about Shen Huaixu's affairs. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up. He knew that pretending to be pitiful was effective and Shen Huaixu would not ignore him.
Thinking of this, he suppressed the corners of his mouth, not wanting others to see how happy he was. He came to the two of them and bowed. Before he looked up, he heard Princess Chaohua say, "General Fu, you...you haven't suffered much these days, have you?"
Her voice was a little low, and there was caution and shyness in her words. Fu Yin had a pretty good memory and remembered that he had seen this kind of behavior in humans before. He couldn't help but look up at Chen Huaixu.
Shen Huaixu stood aside, watching the situation like an outsider. When he saw him looking at him, he raised his eyebrows slightly, as if to say, "Why are you standing there?"
The hint of joy in his eyes completely disappeared.
"My Lady, I am doing well." After a pause, he added, "I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
After Chaohua nodded, Fuyin strode away.
At this time, the emperor's voice came from the imperial study, "You two, hurry up and come in."
After the two men went in and talked for a few words, the emperor started talking about how Shen Huaixu's horse had gone crazy for no reason a few days ago.
Chen Huaixu pretended to be surprised, but still explained the whole story in detail.
“…That’s about it.”
Speaking of this matter, a few days ago, the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion pushed all the blame on Yingluan, and used the excuse that Shangguan Ruoyan was seriously ill to delay the conclusion. After the Youhe incident was exposed, the "innocent" Shangguan Ruoyan was implicated again.
At this time, everyone in the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion must be having a hard time. Shu Yun listened to her and stayed away from trouble, which made her trip to the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion worthwhile.
Chao Hua interrupted, "Grandfather, Shangguan Ruoyan has always been petty, so it's not surprising that she would do something like this."
The emperor glared at her and said, "Don't talk about people behind their backs."
Chaohua was very perceptive and immediately apologized, "It's Chaohua's fault. Grandfather, please don't be angry with Chaohua."
After some coquettish behavior, the emperor was cheered up again. The emperor looked at Shen Huaixu again, and after a moment of contemplation, he said, "Mingyi is entering the Zhenyuan Marquis's Mansion alone on horseback. Aren't you afraid?"
Knowing this was a test, Chen Huaixu remained calm, "Your Majesty, although my father and the Marquis of Zhenyuan had some misunderstandings in the previous dynasty, and I and Shangguan Ruoyan also had some disagreements, we are not afraid to even set foot in the Marquis of Zhenyuan's mansion. As for me, if Miss Shangguan wanted to visit the Marquis of Xuanping's mansion, I would also welcome her with open arms. Putting myself in her shoes, I am not afraid."
After saying this, she changed the subject and began to flatter him, "Besides, Your Majesty is under the Emperor's feet. His majesty is so majestic, the seas are clear and the rivers are calm, and the world is at peace. If anyone dares to attack a county lord appointed by Your Majesty personally and deliberately provoke trouble, wouldn't that be disregarding Your Majesty?"
The emperor laughed and said to Chang Xi, "Listen to what she said. Fortunately, she is a girl. If she was a boy, it would be terrible."
Shen Huaixu said modestly, "Your Majesty, I am too kind. I am only good at talking, not really any real talent."
Only after leaving the imperial study did Shen Huaixu breathe a sigh of relief. He had to be on guard at all times when talking to the emperor, otherwise he would fall into a trap at any time.
Are you tired?
She looked at Da Chaohua beside her and found that she seemed to be thinking about something, so she asked, "What's wrong?"
Chaohua leaned forward and whispered in her ear, "Ah Xu, how about I ask the Emperor to grant me a marriage?"
Chen Huaixu's heart skipped a beat. He never expected Chaohua to be so decisive and decisive. He wanted to marry someone he had just fallen in love with. He immediately tried to dissuade him, saying, "It's okay."
"You don't even know who I like, how can you be so sure?" Chao Hua wondered.
I'm trying to persuade you not to commit suicide, Shen Huaixu thought. His gaze fell on Chaohua, and he hesitated to speak.
"I play with you all day long, how could I not know who you like? I'll tell you the reason on the way back." She said vaguely.
Chaohua nodded, looking as limp as an eggplant hit by frost. "Okay."
On the way back, Chen Huaixu profoundly analyzed the disadvantages of a quick marriage for Chaohua. Who would have thought that Chaohua didn't mind. "As a princess, marrying him is a blessing he earned in his previous life. How dare he treat me badly? If he dares, I will let my grandfather chop him down..."
Chaohua felt a little reluctant when he said this. The most beautiful thing about Fuyin was his head. It would be a shame to chop it off.
She frowned in confusion and waved her hand impatiently, "Anyway, as long as we get married, I don't believe he doesn't like me!"
"A forced melon is not sweet. You can try to twist it, but Fu Yin has a way out. He can leave the Great Jin."
Chaohua's eyes widened. Knowing that Shen Huaixu knew more about Fuyin than she did, she didn't doubt it. Her face wrinkled and she said dejectedly, "Am I that bad? He even left his homeland just to avoid marrying me..."
Seeing her like this, Chen Huaixu couldn't bear it anymore, "No, no, no, what I mean is, if you two are willing to communicate with each other, then marriage is up to your own wishes. Forced marriage is the same as forced marriage, both are unacceptable."
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