At this time, Fu Hanlai also returned from Yuanshan Temple to the Pingwang Mansion. His face was also gloomy. The first thing he did after returning was to see the Pingwang Princess, who was dealing with internal affairs.
Prince Ping shielded the current emperor from a knife when he was young, resulting in few children. He only had one son, Fu Hanlai. Fu Hanlai was born weak and sickly, so Prince Ping and his wife always doted on this son and did not expect him to become successful, but only that he live a long and peaceful life.
It can be said that Prince Ping and his wife bear part of the responsibility for Fu Hanlai becoming a spoiled brat, while the current emperor bears the other part of the responsibility.
Because the younger brother had few children, and his only son was weak and sickly from childhood, which the doctor said was a congenital condition, the emperor naturally doted on this only nephew.
The same applies to the Empress Dowager.
Ironically, this powerful and fearless Prince Ping has repeatedly stumbled over Jiang Xuelin.
"Ah Shou is back? Did you draw the fortune sticks I asked you to? Xiangguo Temple is more effective, but you insisted on going to Yuanshan Temple." Seeing her son return, Princess Ping immediately put down what she was doing and scolded him.
"Mother, could you please not call your son Ashou? It sounds like a servant's name, and people will definitely laugh at us if they hear it." Fu Hanlai complained, but he sat down intimately next to Princess Ping. Immediately, servants came up to serve him his favorite tea and some snacks.
"I've already drawn the divination sticks, and the old monk who interpreted them said they're very auspicious, a very lucky sign."
Today was not a good day, but Fu Hanlai did not tell Princess Ping that he had slipped and fallen off the small waterfall, so as not to make Princess Ping worry about his health.
First he fell into the water and almost lost his life, then his nemesis rescued him and made fun of him. Fu Hanlai is now in no mood for anything.
Upon hearing that it was an auspicious fortune slip, Princess Ping's face lit up with joy. She then changed the subject, saying, "Although Yuanshan Temple is not as lively as Xiangguo Temple, the master's words are certainly accurate."
She had already discussed it with the Yongchang Marquis's family. Both sides were interested. The Princess Consort of Ping had met Fei Qing, the second daughter of the Yongchang Marquis's family. She was dignified and elegant, well-educated and reasonable, and a good housekeeper. She was also quite attractive. The two families had already exchanged betrothal gifts.
Today, Fu Han came to enjoy the spring scenery and offer incense, and also drew a fortune stick, just to wish for good luck.
Who doesn't love the auspicious saying of double happiness?
Fu Hanlai: "..."
Mother, that's not what you said just now.
Is this the legendary "those who obey me will be blessed, and those who defy me will surely triumph over fate"?
"What's wrong? You seem a little unhappy. Who upset you?"
That shouldn't be the case. There aren't many people in the entire capital who can make her son suffer a setback.
Although Fu Hanlai is a playboy, he is not without principles. This is not the Princess Consort's bias as his mother, but the truth.
Even the most spoiled brats wouldn't dare to mess with him. Everyone knows he has a high status and is pampered by his family, so how could they possibly offend him? What's going on here?
Everything was fine when you left home, wasn't it?
It's no wonder that Princess Ping was curious.
"It's nothing, I just ran into some unlucky people." Fu Hanlai didn't want to say more, and he was also a little hungry, so he picked up some snacks from the table and ate them.
Princess Ping shook her head without saying anything, but brought up another matter, "The engagement will be in a few days. Although the two families have an understanding, you should still give the Yongchang Marquis's family some face. After all, you are marrying their daughter. Don't go out and cause trouble again, otherwise, when your father deals with you this time, your mother will not help you."
“My son isn’t the type to cause trouble either.”
As for the marriage mentioned by Princess Ping, Fu Hanlai had met Fei Qing, the second daughter of the Yongchang Marquis's family, before when she was with Jiang Xuelin. She had a good relationship with Jiang Xuelin, but since his mother valued her, he figured she should be alright, so he wasn't worried.
Fu Hanlai doesn't have much of an opinion about who he will marry in the future, as long as it's not Jiang Xuelin. In any case, he feels that there is probably no woman in the world less feminine than Jiang Xuelin.
Fearing that Princess Ping would continue to ask questions, Fu Hanlai hastily stuffed another pastry into his mouth, got up, and took his leave.
"Mother, I sweated a bit while offering incense. It's not convenient to bathe on the mountain, so I'll go back and tidy up first."
Princess Ping wanted to say something, but upon hearing Fu Hanlai's words, she immediately swallowed back the words that were about to come out.
"This child."
"The young master is so filial. He came to see you in a hurry, covered in sweat. He clearly takes your instructions to heart." The old nanny next to him stepped forward and flattered him, her face showing obvious affection.
She was the wet nurse of Princess Ping and was currently on duty at the manor. She was deeply trusted by Princess Ping and had watched Fu Hanlai grow up. Although it was somewhat rebellious, she truly loved Fu Hanlai as her own grandson.
"As long as he doesn't cause me trouble, I feel at ease." With a smile on her face, Princess Ping couldn't help but think of the Lady of Jing'an Marquis.
Many times, she felt that she and Lady Jing'an Marquis would have a lot to talk about, since they both had a child who was not easy to discipline.
She had also heard that the eldest daughter of the Jiang family had caused the Marquis of Jing'an and his wife a lot of worry. She was truly the apple of the eye of the entire Jiang family, and she was very unrestrained and flamboyant. Although many ladies in the capital had some complaints about her manners, how could they not envy her and want such a daughter-in-law?
I envy her status at home. Her parents and brothers are all capable people, so she doesn't have to sacrifice her marriage for the family. She is the only girl in the family, and her parents and brothers dote on her. Isn't that wonderful?
As for wanting a daughter-in-law like that, that's even simpler.
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