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Seeing the Sixth Prince's carriage taking Ren Xifeng away, the son of the Left Censor-in-Chief was completely dumbfounded. The onlookers also knew that after this incident, the Left Censor-in-Chief's career would probably end. The Sixth Prince rarely gets angry, but that doesn't mean he won't get angry, especially after more than a year as regent. The scholar has changed a lot.
In the palace carriage, Ren Xifeng felt extremely uncomfortable. After the man made a fuss, the marriage, which she had not taken too seriously to begin with, suddenly made her feel very upset.
"Thank you, Sixth Prince." She thanked him in a low voice, and moved away, creating a distance between her and Xuan Tianfeng. Although some people have helped you, it does not mean that they mean what you think in your heart. Ren Xifeng knew that the Sixth Prince was the future emperor, and his status was different from that of the other princes. She and him were only more familiar with each other because of Ah Heng. They had several exchanges, but she could not think deeply in a certain direction, because... she could not think about it, and she could not reach him. "My father drank too much, and my brother sent him back first, which delayed the carriage to pick me up." She explained to herself without raising her head.
Xuan Tianfeng looked at her. By moving his body and lowering his head, he had already figured out what the girl was thinking. He smiled bitterly, "Even though we are not close friends, we are acquaintances. You don't have to be so polite to me. I am just the regent. Even if I want to go further in the future, I won't hide away when I see you."
"I didn't mean that." Ren Xifeng wanted to say a few more words, but she felt that this atmosphere was really aggrieved and awkward. She had never been a coquettish person. After several interactions with the Sixth Prince, they had already established a good relationship. It was really awkward for them to become estranged all of a sudden. So she waved her hand, and the tense person instantly relaxed. When she spoke again, she returned to her previous state. She said, "I was also irritated by the son of the Left Capital Censor. I didn't mean to be estranged with you, Your Highness."
"That's good." Xuan Tianfeng nodded, "I'm really afraid that I have to get used to being alone from now on. At least, don't be shy about anything between us. You have helped me many times. If you hadn't gone to the palace to report the matter of Concubine Yunmu last time, I wouldn't have known what happened. I would be even more sorry for my ninth brother." He handed a dry towel to Ren Xifeng, "Wipe your forehead, it's wet with rain. The son of the Zuodu Censor said he went to propose marriage. What's wrong? Have many people gone to the General's Mansion to propose marriage recently? Does this cause you trouble?"
Ren Xifeng sighed and nodded, "My family is arranging a marriage for me. I'm twenty years old and can't wait any longer. But I don't have anyone in my heart. Do you know that feeling? I don't have anyone in my heart, but I have to marry just to get married. I can't follow the eternal law. It's very sad and I'm at a loss for my future life." As she spoke, her eyes were confused. She didn't know what she was looking at. She just stared at the carriage blankly, without any energy. "Sixth Prince, I know that Ah Heng has a very good relationship with you. I envy her, but I don't envy her for being familiar with you, but for being able to spend her life with the man she loves. Today, I also envy Feng Fendai because the Fifth Prince treats her wholeheartedly and makes her the only promise in her life. And Tiange, there is a wonderful fate thousands of miles away. Furong is also good. I heard that Ah Heng is going to arrange a marriage for her and Bai Ze. But I... dragged myself to the age of twenty, but I still can't wait for a good man."
Ren Xifeng's voice was bitter, and he smiled occasionally, but he didn't look happy at all.
Xuan Tianfeng listened to her words, and felt a wave in his heart, but he couldn't tell what it meant. He thought about himself, and it seemed that he also had the troubles that Ren Xifeng was facing. If he inherited the throne one day, for the sake of the Xuan family, those old ministers would persuade him to enrich his harem and multiply his offspring, right? But Ren Xifeng was right. If the person beside you is not truly in your heart, then what is the meaning of being a husband and wife?
Soon, the imperial carriage stopped, and the guard driving the carriage turned around and said, "Your Highness, we have arrived at the general's mansion."
Xuan Tianfeng nodded, stood up and helped him: "It's still raining outside, I'll take you to the gate of the mansion."
Ren Xifeng didn't refuse, and followed Xuan Tianfeng out of the car, only to find that the rain seemed to be getting heavier. Xuan Tianfeng looked up, stretched out his hand, pulled the cloak behind him, and raised it above his head with his arms, covering Ren Xifeng's head and blocking the continuous drizzle.
Ren Xifeng's heart trembled, as if a nerve was touched. She took a deep breath and suppressed the throbbing in her heart. Then she walked towards the door of the mansion and turned around: "Thank you, Sixth Prince. It's late at night. Go back quickly!"
Xuan Tianfeng did not stay any longer, nodded and returned to the imperial carriage. At this time, the gate of the general's mansion was also opened. He saw Ren Xifeng enter the door through the curtain, and then said to the guard driving the carriage: "Let's go! Go back to the palace."
The doorman of the general's mansion held an umbrella for Ren Xifeng, and a servant ran over to apologize and said, "The master was too drunk when he returned home, and he made a fuss at the door for a long time, so we were delayed in picking up the young lady. How did you get back? It's all my fault, please punish me."
"A friend gave me a ride, it's not a problem, you are also here to take care of my father, we are family, there is no need to punish you." She waved her hand and asked, "How is my father?"
The servant replied, "They have gone to bed. It was just that the mistress got angry and had a few words with the master, but everything is fine now."
"Where are my brother and sister-in-law?"
"The eldest young master and the young mistress went back to their rooms after visiting the old master. Everything is fine, don't worry, young lady."
"Yes." Ren Xifeng nodded and sent the servant away. The doorman also handed the umbrella to her maid. After the two servants walked away, the maid pursed her lips and smiled softly, "The young lady said that she couldn't find a good man. In my opinion, the Sixth Prince is not bad! Just now at the gate of Prince Li's mansion, when he rescued the young lady, didn't you see how many young ladies from official families were so envious that their eyes were straight!"
"Don't talk nonsense." Ren Xifeng frowned and said coldly, "The Sixth Prince is the regent prince. If I were to say something beyond the pale, he might even be the future emperor. How can I be so high up as to marry him?"
"Miss." The maidservant was a little unconvinced, "It's not that high-class. Our general's mansion is not an ordinary wealthy family. Not to mention marrying a prince, even if you become a queen in the future, it's more than enough!"
"What's so good about being a queen?" Ren Xifeng asked her, "Which of the queens in the palace is truly happy? So many people share one husband, so what even if she is favored? Just look at Queen Concubine Yun and you will know."
The maid was speechless, but she was thinking, isn't it always like this? How many families can be like the general's mansion, where the master only has one wife in his life! Alas, if the young lady is looking for such conditions, it is really too difficult.
It was too difficult, and Ren Xifeng knew it was too difficult. But she just couldn't give up. Love and liking are selfish. She didn't want to share with others, and she didn't want to compromise because of her age. If she was the only one in the world, she wouldn't have to worry about her family, and she would definitely live her life according to her own will. Unfortunately, after all, she was not alone, and she had to take care of the face of the general's mansion. The general's mansion couldn't keep an old girl at home.
"Will there be anyone who will come to propose marriage tomorrow?" She asked the maid beside her. Without waiting for the maid's answer, she continued, "Go and tell mother. It's OK. As long as they are not as bad as the son of the Left Capital Censor, the rest don't matter. They are all strangers anyway. It doesn't make any difference to me."
Tonight, the last couple to leave Prince Li's Mansion were Xuan Tianming and Feng Yuheng. When they returned to Prince Yu's Mansion, the servants were walking Xiaobai in the rain. There was a chain tied around Xiaobai's neck, which was not thick or strong. When Xiaobai grew up, he could break the chain with just a little effort. So, the chain was not to prevent it from hurting people. Xiaobai didn't bite people. The chain was just for show and to make it look more beautiful.
But Feng Yuheng was puzzled. "It's the middle of the night and it's raining. Why did they bring the tiger out?"
The servant in the mansion said helplessly: "To answer your question, Princess, this tiger refuses to stay in the small courtyard, let alone enter the cage. It won't listen to anyone and just wanders around in the front yard. I think it may be waiting for you and His Highness to come back?" As he said that, he loosened the chain in his hand. Sure enough, the little tiger shook its big head and walked to Feng Yuheng, rubbing against its legs, and was very close.
Feng Yuheng patted its big head and walked towards his courtyard with the big tiger. As they walked, he asked, "I originally wanted to leave you in the palace to accompany my mother, and I wanted to come back and ask you if you wanted to do it."
Xiaobai seemed to understand and growled, then continued to rub his head against her, looking unhappy.
Xuan Tianming said: "This tiger was brought back by my seventh brother. It is very humane. Let's take it with us. We still have the old man at my mother's place. He can always make her happy."
"But I always feel that neither of them is suitable for the palace." Feng Yuheng concluded: "Maybe when father was young, he was a wise ruler and a good emperor. But now he is old and has become more sentimental. In addition, with the matter of mother, father has no intention of managing state affairs. Instead of this, it is better to completely give up power and pass on the throne, and then live your life peacefully and coax your wife steadily. Xuan Tianming, why don't you talk to father and pass on the throne! Leave the throne to Sixth Brother, and then follow us."
"Go together?" Xuan Tianming frowned. He had never thought about this question. "If you take them with you, you will be in trouble. Those two are too annoying." Especially the old man, it gave him a headache just thinking about it.
"No worries." His wife actually said she wasn't afraid, "It's more fun with more people."
Xuan Tianming gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, you will lead the way when it's time to make me cry. You will comfort me, but you are not allowed to cry when the time comes."
"But, when can we leave?" She lowered her head and patted Xiaobai. When can we leave?
But I heard a reply from above my head: "Soon."
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