1330 Xiaoyao, the prince is the local emperor
Feng Qingchen expressed her dissatisfaction and fear so directly, how could the Ninth Prince pretend not to know? However, the path he chose destined his life to be extraordinary, and destined him and Feng Qingchen to go through thick and thin.
Having come to this point, he cannot turn back even if he wants to. If he does not reach the highest position, he will die.
He could not promise Feng Qingchen a peaceful life. The only way he could compensate Feng Qingchen now was to take her to live an ordinary life and enjoy the rare tranquility when he had nothing to do.
The water town of Jiangnan is beautiful and has countless fascinating places. The Ninth Prince would certainly not miss this opportunity. As soon as he arrived in Jiangnan, he sent away the guards and Doudou and took Feng Qingchen on a boat to travel around Jiangnan.
Things are different now. As the fief of the former crown prince and King Qing, King Qing had long built Jiangnan into an impregnable place. Here they don’t have to worry about the emperor’s people and can enjoy the autumn scenery of Jiangnan in September with peace of mind.
Needless to say, the beauty of the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is so great that many literati and poets have spent a lot of time and effort on it. However, the Ninth Prince and Feng Qingchen are both ordinary people, and they cannot do the elegant thing of standing on the bow of the boat and reciting poems.
It was a clear and pleasant autumn day. The Ninth Prince and Feng Qingchen did not stay in the cabin, but sat on the deck to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river.
There was a small coffee table between the two of them, which was filled with various nuts. Feng Qingchen had a sweet look on her face as she ate this and that. Occasionally, she would complain that the Ninth Prince's cooking skills were not good, and the peeled walnuts or almonds did not look good, which affected her appetite.
The Ninth Prince had never known that women could be so formidable when they became difficult to deal with. When the Ninth Prince listened to Feng Qingchen's scolding, he couldn't slow down his hands, as if he did, Feng Qingchen would not be able to take it.
"Young Master and Madam have a very good relationship. You two must be newlyweds." The old man rowing the oar was originally quite afraid of the Ninth Prince's cold face, but seeing how obedient the Ninth Prince was in front of Feng Qingchen, he was not afraid at all.
A man who loves his wife has a limit no matter how cruel he is. Most of these men are cold on the outside but warm on the inside.
Feng Qingchen smiled but said nothing. The Ninth Prince responded. The old man believed in his own judgment even more and said with a smile, "My wife and I are the same as you when we just got married. She loves to eat fish and is very picky. She insisted that I catch them early in the morning and catch them alive, saying that only such fish are fresh and delicious. She also only eats fish weighing eight taels. If they are too big, the meat is too tough, and if they are too small, they are full of bones."
The old man spoke of his old lady's pickiness without any disdain, but rather a look of nostalgia.
Feng Qingchen looked at the old man enviously and asked, "Are you still catching fish for her now? Do you want another eight taels?" It is not difficult to catch fish for a day or two, but it is difficult to catch fish for a lifetime.
A small thing, as long as it can be persisted for a lifetime, is also a big thing. It is impossible for the Ninth Prince to peel walnuts for her for a lifetime.
"Catch, of course I would. As long as I don't leave the boat, I'll catch fish for her every day. But she knows I'm old and my eyesight is not good, so she's not picky anymore. She's happy just because I want fish." The old man smiled foolishly, as if he was thinking about his old lady, thinking about going back to catch fish for her...
"You two have such a great relationship. I'm so happy." For a woman, mountains of gold and silver are not as good as a man who will pamper her unconditionally.
"Haha, Madam, you really like to joke. What happiness or unhappiness do we have? I'm a boatman who makes a living by smoking. Although I won't starve to death, I can't provide her with fine clothes and delicious food. Unlike you, Madam, you are good. Your husband is handsome and treats you well." The old man was good at speaking. He praised the Ninth Uncle in just a few words, which made the Ninth Uncle very satisfied.
"You're treating me very well now." Feng Qingchen replied with a smile, but the smile did not reach his eyes.
Whether she and the Ninth Prince can grow old together is still unknown.
"I will treat you well in the future." The Ninth Prince handed the freshly peeled melon seeds to Feng Qingchen and said seriously.
"I believe you." Feng Qingchen used a smile to cover up the uncertainty in his heart, grabbed a handful and stuffed it into his mouth, and said vaguely: "It's delicious, I want more."
Seeing that the melon seeds he had worked so hard to peel for half a day were gone in an instant, the Ninth Prince became upset: "I have been peeling for most of the day, can't you just eat them one bite at a time?"
"No, it tastes better if we eat them together. Hurry up, I'm waiting to eat." Feng Qingchen poured all the melon seeds from a small bag at her feet onto the table, signaling the Ninth Prince to hurry up.
"You're a foodie." Although the Ninth Prince said this, his hands were not slow, and he resigned himself to peeling melon seeds for Feng Qingchen.
. Put the almonds in a small dish, and when it is full, place it in front of Feng Qingchen.
The scenery on both sides was beautiful, but neither the Ninth Uncle nor Feng Qingchen had the heart to appreciate it. The Ninth Uncle was concentrating on peeling melon seeds, while Feng Qingchen stared at the Ninth Uncle without blinking...
Because she knew that such a scene was a luxury for them, and she didn't know when the next time would be.
The two of them didn't need to worry about their identities on the boat, nor did they need to care about all those intrigues and scheming. They just did what they wanted.
The two of them played and joked all the way, and Feng Qingchen's bell-like laughter could be heard from time to time on the boat. The Ninth Prince looked at his cracked thumb and thought to himself, worth it!
The two of them were laughing and joking, and the days passed quickly, but they didn't know that the former crown prince, now the King of Jiangnan, the King of Qing, Yun Xiao, the Valley Master and others were watching the fun of the Ninth Prince and Feng Qingchen.
"Hahaha, I didn't realize until today that Uncle Jiu has the potential to be a good man. It was worth it that I waited here for them for such a long time." King Jiangnan looked at the information sent by his subordinates and laughed so hard that tears came out of his eyes.
"I never thought that Uncle Jiu is actually henpecked." Prince Qing smiled and was secretly happy for Feng Qingchen.
Even without the title of Ninth Princess, Feng Qingchen's life would be worth it.
"I will treat you well in the future." The Valley Master said seriously, imitating the words of the Ninth Prince, which made Prince Qing and Yun Xiao burst into laughter.
"Stop talking, stop talking now, my stomach hurts because of laughing." Yun Xiao kept rubbing his stomach and laughed so hard that he almost fell down.
"It turns out that melon seeds and kernels taste better when eaten together. Junior brother, I also want to try it." Chi Lianshui's peach eyes raised slightly, looking charming and elegant, so charming.
Guo Baoji looked at his hands honestly and said, "Brother, please help me prepare the ointment first. If my hands are cracked, I won't be able to catch the corpse worms."
In the Jiangnan Palace, this group of people with nothing to do make fun of the Ninth Prince and Feng Qingchen every day.
The King of Jiangnan even requested that his subordinates report every day, recording in detail what the Ninth Prince and Feng Qingchen had done, where they had been, and what they had said.
"Royal brother, aren't you afraid that Uncle Jiu will find out? Although there are no secret guards around Uncle Jiu, it doesn't mean that Uncle Jiu doesn't know about your private actions. He doesn't say it... just because he doesn't want to ruin Feng Qingchen's mood for fun." Seeing that Prince Jiangnan was playing too much, Prince Qing had to speak up and remind him.
"Don't be afraid. Jiangnan is my territory. I have the final say here. Even Uncle Jiu can't do anything to me. Besides, I didn't do anything. I just sent people to protect Uncle Jiu. If Uncle Jiu gets into trouble in my territory, how can I, as his nephew, face him?" The King of Jiangnan gave himself a high-sounding name for his own pleasure, leaving the King of Qing speechless...
Well, my brother, you'll have to pray for your own good fortune. Let's see whether you, the local tyrant of Jiangnan, are more powerful, or Uncle Jiu, the powerful dragon, is more powerful...
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Ninth Uncle: I will take over the territories of the four kingdoms and nine cities, and will never allow them to fall into the hands of outsiders.
Wang Jinling: Don’t go too far, the Lord of Nine Cities will rebel.
Ninth Prince: It’s better to do it anyway. I’m worried that I can’t find a reason to beat them.
Wang Jinling: It's fine if you take over the four kingdoms, but what are you going to do with the nine cities? Haven't they been obedient for a long time, surrendering their military power and paying tribute every year?
Ninth Prince: Do you think I am so tired? Feng Qingchen has to treat people. He is afraid of cold in winter, heat in summer, dryness in autumn, and humidity in spring. If I don't take over the four countries, how can I satisfy Feng Qingchen's desire for not being cold in winter, not being hot in summer, not being dry in autumn, and not being humid in spring?
Wang Jinling: Don’t tell me that you want to take over Yucheng and Yuncheng just to grow medicinal herbs for Feng Qingchen?
Ninth Prince: If not for this, why would I take over Yucheng? It would be a waste of time.
Wang Jinling: What about places like Taicheng, Yecheng, and Ancheng?
Ninth Prince: There is a mine that can be used to refine fine iron and make tools for Feng Qingchen.
Wang Jinling: It makes it sound like you are fighting for the world just for Feng Qingchen.
Ninth Prince: That’s right!
Wang Jinling: I am not as good as you...
Ninth Prince: That is a must.
Wang Jinling: I’m not as thick-skinned as you…
Ninth Uncle: ...
Feng Qingchen: Hahahaha…