Chapter 664 A Good Mind
Gu Yuxin glanced back at Gu Shuyan, and seeing Gu Shuyan nod, she happily pulled Xu Shan'er away.
"It's good that they're this age, carefree."
Xu Shan'er and Gu Yuxin are both thirteen or fourteen years old now. Thinking of herself at that age, Meng Wei couldn't help but sigh.
Gu Shuyan watched the two figures disappear into the distance, but disagreed, saying, "That's not necessarily true."
Take Gu Yuxin, for example. She seems to have everything done for her, but who knows that this child lost her greatest emotional support since birth when she was almost thirteen years old?
Gu Shuyan's face showed a slight sadness. Meng Wei thought of Gu Shuyan's past and assumed that she was thinking of her own days in the countryside.
After a moment's hesitation, Meng Wei said somewhat apologetically, "Life is long. Perhaps some people suffer first and then enjoy happiness later! Look how good your husband is to you now."
Meng Wei's words were meant to reassure Gu Shuyan, but Gu Shuyan felt that what she said made a lot of sense.
Although Gu Yuxin lost Gu Yuhe, she became much more talkative than before.
For example, when she's with Xu Shan'er now, Gu Yuhe used to chatter on and on, but now she can talk to Xu Shan'er for a long time. Isn't this a way of expressing her longing for the other person in a different way?
“My sister-in-law is right. Life is never smooth sailing. If you don’t experience some setbacks, what’s the point of life?”
Hearing Gu Shuyan say this, Meng Wei's face lit up with a smile.
While the two were talking, neither of them noticed two figures slowly walking towards them from a distance.
"Your Highness, perhaps we should listen to the Prince and go back!"
The maidservant beside her whispered words of advice, but Princess Chuxia wouldn't listen.
Princess Chuxia looked unhappy as she thought about the unpleasant incident that morning.
"I really don't know what he's thinking by not going back. As a prince, he doesn't come to the palace for the New Year, even though all the ministers have come. He's the only exception."
After Princess Chuxia and Lu Hexuan got married, the couple lived a harmonious and loving life.
In order not to arouse the emperor's suspicion, Lu Hexuan used the pretext of traveling around to try to help Ji Wenjin go to Wei to gather intelligence.
But as soon as they crossed the border, they encountered Princess Chuxia, who was disguised as a man and had secretly run away to play.
At that time, both of them were hiding their identities. Seeing that the other was a reckless and stubborn person, they had a lot of friction.
One day later, the two bumped into each other again, and Lu Hexuan and Princess Chuxia started arguing in the street. In a fit of anger, Lu Hexuan didn't give in to Princess Chuxia and hit her directly.
Little did anyone know that this blow would not only ruin Princess Chuxia's makeup, but also cause her hair to come undone.
Upon learning that the other party was a woman, Lu Hexuan was naturally a little embarrassed, so he apologized profusely.
They even traveled together in the end, but all of this came to an abrupt end after Lu Hexuan learned that the other party was a princess.
Lu Hexuan even took advantage of the other party's sleep to escape overnight and returned to Da Zhou.
In the midst of busyness, mistakes are bound to happen. Lu Hexuan had run away, but a jade pendant he kept close to his body was left in his room.
Princess Chuxia immediately had someone investigate the origin of the jade pendant's design. Upon learning that it was a favorite item of the nobles of the Great Zhou Dynasty, she took advantage of the Crown Prince of Wei's mission to the Great Zhou and followed him directly to propose a marriage alliance.
The reason why Lu Hexuan hid with Ji Wenjin for so long was naturally because he was afraid of being recognized by Princess Chuxia.
At that time, Lu Hexuan was afraid that the emperor would not be at ease with him, so he dared not marry Princess Chuxia. Fortunately, Gu Shuyan secretly helped him, thus fulfilling his unacknowledged love.
"But what if the princess comes by herself and His Majesty asks about the prince? What should we do then?"
The maid's words successfully put Princess Chuxia in a dilemma. As the Princess Consort of the Prince Xian, she had arrived, but the Prince Xian himself had not. Wasn't this implying that the Prince Xian wanted to disregard the imperial authority?
But if he goes back and the emperor finds out he's come and doesn't see him, wouldn't that also make him unhappy?
Thus, the maid's words successfully annoyed Princess Chuxia even more. Just as she was wondering what she should do, Princess Chuxia saw a familiar face.
Princess Chuxia never knew that she, who had given the other party the cold shoulder as soon as she entered the Great Zhou, would one day see the other party as if she were seeing her own family.
Before the maid could understand why Princess Chuxia had suddenly become happy, Princess Chuxia had already run quickly towards Gu Shuyan.
"Miss Gu, are you here for the banquet too?"
As Princess Chuxia spoke, she sat down next to Gu Shuyan without waiting for Gu Shuyan to invite her to sit, and looked over with an excited expression.
Gu Shuyan was puzzled by her gaze and immediately tried to get up to bow.
Before she could make a move, Princess Chuxia had already grabbed her hand.
"Speaking of which, I owe it all to Miss Gu last time, otherwise Chu Xia would have really gotten into big trouble. Fortunately, although my husband was angry, he didn't really blame me."
Princess Chuxia first expressed her gratitude to Gu Shuyan for her previous visit, then her expression changed, and she looked at Gu Shuyan with some difficulty.
It has to be said that Princess Chuxia really has a personality that can't hide anything. With such obvious behavior, who among those present couldn't see her intentions?
"Princess, please speak frankly if you have something to say."
Gu Shuyan didn't really have any special feelings for this Princess Chuxia, but since she was now Lu Hexuan's wife, she could be considered one of her own.
Princess Chuxia was surprised that Gu Shuyan already knew she had something to ask of her, and immediately agreed with Lu Hexuan's assessment that the eldest daughter of the Gu family was clever.
Of course, Lu Hexuan couldn't really be saying that Gu Shuyan was smart. His original words were: "That daughter of the Gu family is as cunning as a fox. You'd better be careful what you say when you meet her in the future."
"Actually, it's nothing serious. This morning, I had a few words with the prince, and then the prince didn't want to come to the banquet with me."
Princess Chuxia felt a little uncomfortable talking about arguing with Lu Hexuan.
Seeing Princess Chuxia's hesitant manner, Gu Shuyan knew that things were probably more than just a quarrel. She looked at Princess Chuxia's slightly flushed face.
Considering Lu Hexuan's past behavior, Gu Shuyan quickly guessed the answer: "Is the Princess worried that His Majesty might have some thoughts about the Prince if he doesn't attend the banquet?"
Gu Shuyan hit the nail on the head, and Princess Chuxia looked at Gu Shuyan with admiration while nodding frantically.
"Miss Gu, I know you're smarter than me. Could you give me some advice?"
The once arrogant Princess Chuxia is now speaking to her in a humble manner for Lu Hexuan's sake. Gu Shuyan couldn't help but sigh at Lu Hexuan's good fortune.
Princess Chuxia must be truly head over heels in love with Lu Hexuan, otherwise why would she do so much for him?
"Actually, it's very simple to dispel His Majesty's doubts; we just need to feign illness. However, His Majesty will definitely investigate the truth of the matter afterward."
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