Fu Yuanxiao took two breaths and watched Xiao Ji's figure disappear from the door. She curled her lips and her clear eyes were full of loss.
Xiao Ji doesn't really want to marry a concubine, right?
Who is Tang Wanqing?
The housekeeper happened to be passing by and saw the princess. He bowed and saluted, "Princess, are you looking for the prince?"
Fu Yuanxiao looked up and saw the housekeeper standing behind her. She nodded, "I saw the prince going out."
The housekeeper said: "Your Majesty just proposed marriage recently and is really busy. He will also be busy planning to marry his concubine in the future. The princess can go back and wait."
Fu Yuanxiao heard again that Xiao Ji was going to marry a concubine, and was startled for a while. Even the housekeeper said that Xiao Ji was going to marry a concubine, which seemed to be true.
Why didn't he tell her about it?
Everyone in the house knew, and she was the last to know.
She was obviously the person closest to Xiao Ji, but she didn't know anything.
Fu Yuanxiao waved away the housekeeper and returned to Chu Yuwan with his head hanging down.
Bao Zhu was following behind. Seeing that the girl was unhappy, she said warmly: "Girl, can I prepare some delicious food for you?"
Fu Yuanxiao thought for a while and said, "I want to eat sweets."
"No problem, I'll go get ready now." Baozhu responded, turned around and got into the kitchen.
After Baozhu left, Fu Yuanxiao returned to the house, sat on the couch, and looked at the remaining two pastries. Suddenly, a loud cry came from above his head: "Xiao'er, Xiao'er, don't be afraid!"
Fu Yuanxiao raised his head and looked at the parrot in the cage. He saw it flapping its wings happily and shouting, "Xiao'er, don't be afraid!"
She withdrew her gaze and looked out the window. The sunshine outside was burning the bluestone tiles.
When the parrot saw that Fu Yuanxiao was no longer looking at him, he continued to flap his wings and shouted: "Xiao'er, Xiao'er..."
Fu Yuanxiao listened to the parrot's cry and felt it was a little annoying. She got up and moved a stool, held the stool up, took down the birdcage, and hung it on the corridor.
Summer is inherently hot, and the sun shining down on the porch makes it even hotter than inside the house.
The parrot cried for a while and became very thirsty. He lowered his head to drink water.
Fu Yuanxiao's ears became much quieter, and he climbed onto the couch again. As soon as he picked up the fan, he heard Cui'er saying at the door: "Princess, Prince Chen's side concubine is here."
As soon as he finished speaking, Fu Yinshuang strode in.
When Fu Yuanxiao saw Fu Yinshuang coming, a smile appeared on her face, "Sister, you are here."
Fu Yinshuang rushed over without stopping when she learned that Xiao Ji was marrying the prime minister to propose marriage.
The plot line was advanced. Originally, Xiao Ji married Tang Wanqing half a year later, which was two months before her sister died.
"Xiaoxiao, I heard that King Yu went to the Prime Minister's Mansion to propose marriage today."
Fu Yuanxiao felt sad when he mentioned it. Even the eldest sister knew about it. She just found out about it.
"I just found out about it, Xiao Ji didn't even discuss it with me."
Fu Yinshuang heard the words and immediately heard the grievance in Xiaoxiao's tone. Who is Xiaoji?
A person who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Xiaoxiao was stupid, so how could Xiaoji discuss marrying a concubine with her?
How could he tell her that in order to fight for imperial power, he must win over the prime minister and other important ministers?
From Xiao Ji's perspective, marrying Tang Wanqing was just an ordinary thing.
For Xiaoxiao, it is indeed very disrespectful.
Be the last to know.
"Prince Yu doesn't like Tang Wanqing."
Fu Yinshuang quickly told the truth, but she quickly kept her mouth shut.
She was really afraid that Xiao Ji would find out. If she ruined his good deeds, even if she was Xiao Che's woman, she would be ruined.
Fu Yuanxiao raised his head and looked at Fu Yinshuang, his beautiful peach blossom eyes full of doubts: "If he doesn't like Tang Wanqing, why should he marry her? It's not like the emperor granted her a marriage, so he has to marry her."
Fu Yuanxiao paused for a moment and realized a problem.
"When I selected him, I didn't ask him if he was willing."
The more Fu Yuanxiao thought about it, the more he felt that he had been too hasty.
Fu Yinshuang was a little helpless. She was obviously talking about Tang Wanqing, why did she bring it up again?
Xiao Ji would be angry if you didn't choose Xiao Ji.
She took Xiaoxiao's hand and said comfortingly: "Xiaoxiao, don't think so much. You had no choice but to do it. Besides, isn't Prince Yu very happy to be married to you?"
Fu Yuanxiao recalled the contacts he had had over the past few days. Xiao Ji seemed very happy and treated her well.
"Then why did he marry Tang Wanqing?"
Fu Yinshuang looked at her silly sister and felt helpless. The princes were fighting overtly and covertly for the throne, so all the princes had help, but Xiao Ji had no help.
Which prince doesn't marry a courtier who is beneficial to them?
In their opinion, these are common things, but it is still unfair if the person involved does not know about it.
For example, Tang Wanqing thought Xiao Ji liked her and was willing to marry into Prince Yu's palace as a concubine, but ended up becoming depressed and ill?
"Xiaoxiao, we don't care who King Yu marries."
"Xiao Xiao, just pretend they don't exist. Prince Yu is not a man who loves beauty anyway." Fu Yinshuang didn't know what to say to make Xiao Xiao understand that Xiao Ji would definitely win over the ministers of the court as long as he competed for the throne.
What they can do is to make Xiaoji like Xiaoxiao, change Xiaoxiao's ending, and at the same time change the ending of the Fu family.
Fu Yuanxiao snorted when he heard this, "Then why did he marry Tang Wanqing? I think he just likes beauty. I heard that Tang Wanqing is talented and beautiful. Doesn't he like to marry her back as a decoration?"
When Fu Yinshuang heard Xiaoxiao's tone, she felt that she was angry. To be precise, she was jealous.
Xiaoxiao is actually jealous.
Fu Yinshuang stared at Xiaoxiao for a long time, then asked with a smile: "Xiaoxiao, don't you want Prince Yu to marry Tang Wanqing?"
Fu Yuanxiao nodded when he heard this.
Fu Yinshuang thought for a while and decided to take the risk and give it a try.
"When King Yu comes back, Xiaoxiao asks him if he must marry Tang Wanqing?"
Even if Fu Yinshuang didn't remind her, she still wanted to ask, why he wanted to marry Tang Wanqing, why didn't he tell her?
Why was she the last to know?
"Sister, does King Chen also have many concubines?"
Fu Yinshuang said: "Of course there is, but he is a sick man and cannot consummate a marriage with a woman. He is probably still a boy..."
Thinking that Xiaoxiao didn't understand anything, it was better not to say vulgar words.
Fu Yuanxiao asked: "What about boy?"
Fu Yinshuang said with a smile: "It's nothing, I just don't have much experience."
Kissing is very unfamiliar, let alone what happens between the bed.
"Oh, Xiao Ji seems to be quite experienced." In Fu Yuanxiao's eyes, Xiao Ji knows everything, and he can do this naturally.
Fu Yinshuang couldn't help laughing, "He doesn't have much experience either."
She was certain that Xiao Ji had never slept with a woman.
Fu Yuanxiao heard this and asked curiously: "Sister, why do you think he has no experience?"
Fu Yinshuang touched her nose. Not only did she know that Xiao Ji was inexperienced, she also knew that he never had a son or a daughter until his death.
Xiao Ji served as emperor for three years and died in Longquan Mountain.
Of course, this cannot be said to Xiaoxiao.
She leaned into Fu Yuanxiao's ear and whispered, "I heard what King Chen said."
Fu Yuanxiao suddenly realized that Xiao Che and Xiao Ji seemed to have a good relationship. Xiao Che knew that it was normal for Xiao Ji to be inexperienced.
"So that's it."
Seeing that Xiaoxiao was convinced, Fu Yinshuang nodded vigorously, "That's it."
After Fu Yinshuang arrived, Fu Yuanxiao's depressed mood improved a lot. After chatting for a while, Fu Yinshuang went back.
After returning, Fu Yinshuang wrote an invitation to Tang Wanqing and asked her to meet at West Lake tomorrow.
After the letter is written, ask Yan Hong to deliver it.
When Tang Wanqing accepted the invitation, she guessed Fu Yinshuang's intention and did not refuse.
"Go back and tell Prince Yu's concubine that I will be on time for the appointment tomorrow."
Yan Hong got the word right and left.
Seeing Yan Hong leave, Huan Yu said, "Girl, this Princess Yu is not a good one. It's better for me to be careful when I go to the appointment tomorrow."
Tang Wanqing naturally knew what kind of person Fu Yinshuang was, so it was best to be careful tomorrow.
When it was time to hold the lantern, Xiao Ji hurried back home and went to Chu Yuwan as soon as possible.
Fu Yuanxiao sat on the couch after dinner, holding his chin with his hands, but looking out the window. The lights in the yard gave off a dark yellow light, and the chirping of insects could be heard from time to time.
Xiao Ji went out in the afternoon and hasn't come back yet, so I don't know what he is busy with.
This shouldn't be the case between husband and wife. I remember that in the daily life of a couple, every time the male protagonist goes out, he will explain to the female protagonist that returning home late will make the female protagonist not wait for her.
The male protagonist will also often discuss family affairs and some trivial matters with the female protagonist.
Xiao Ji never told her or discussed with her.
Fu Yuanxiao sighed when he thought of this. She can learn even if she doesn't understand. The master said that she is very smart and can learn many things in one go.
Just when Fu Yuanxiao was depressed, a clear voice came from behind, with obvious tenderness.
"Xia'er."
Fu Yuanxiao looked over and saw Xiao Ji, still wearing the clothes he had worn when he went out in the afternoon, walking over with a smile on his face.
Xiao Ji walked to the couch and sat down, placing the food box in her hand on the low table, opening the lid of the food box, taking out the pastries inside and placing them one by one in front of her.
"I saw this when I came back. I heard it tasted good, so I bought some for you to try."
Fu Yuanxiao glanced at the pastries in front of her. They were Poria Cake, Shou Wang Cake, and Roselle Haw Cake. They were exquisitely made and delicious, but she had no particular desire to eat them now.
Xiao Ji saw that she was just staring at the pastries. If it was normal, he would have picked them up and tasted them.
When I see him on weekdays, I will smile and call him husband.
Today, when he came in, he didn't hear her wake him up, nor did he see her smile.
He also keenly noticed that something was wrong with Fu Yuanxiao today.
Judging from past experience, she was angry, and she was angry with him.
"Xiao'er, don't you try it?"
Fu Yuanxiao raised his beautiful peach blossom eyes and looked at Xiao Ji. At this time, he didn't even mention that he wanted to marry Tang Wanqing as his concubine. Or did he think there was no need for her to know?
After being silent for a while, I finally couldn't help but ask, "Do you consider me your wife?"
Xiao Ji looked at her young face with seriousness written on it, as if she was asking something extremely important.
He vaguely guessed why Fu Yuanxiao was angry.
"Of course I regard you as my wife." Xiao Ji paused and said, "Do you know that I am going to marry a concubine?"
Seeing that he mentioned it, Fu Yuanxiao nodded, "I was the last one to know. You never told me that you wanted to marry a concubine, and you also said that you would treat me as your wife."
"You didn't discuss such a big thing as marrying a concubine with me. Do you think it doesn't matter whether I know or not?"
Xiao Ji has always made her own decisions. No matter what she does, no one will discuss or help her.
This time he decided to marry Tang Wanqing as his concubine and win over Tang Xiangguo. Naturally, all these plans were arranged by him.
Now someone is asking why he didn't discuss it with her or tell her.
He was stunned for a while, it was indeed his negligence.
"This matter is my fault. I didn't inform you in advance."
Xiao Ji went to take her hand, but as soon as he touched it, Fu Yuanxiao withdrew his hand. Looking at the empty hand, he was startled again.
Fu Yuanxiao put his hands on his legs and raised his eyes to look at Xiao Ji. His apology did not make her sad mood any better.
"Why didn't you tell me? And why did you marry Tang Wanqing as a concubine? They all said that you like Tang Wanqing very much, is it true?"
After asking three times in a row, Xiao Ji fell into silence.
He looked at Fu Yuanxiao without saying a word. There was unconcealable grievance in her eyes and in her voice.
"Xiao'er, I really didn't think well enough. I naturally have my own reasons for marrying her. You are still young..."
Fu Yuanxiao knew that he would use this sentence to deal with her, and interrupted him before he finished speaking, "I'm not young anymore. I'm old enough. I don't understand. You can tell me and listen to me. I'm not stupid." .”
She deliberately emphasized the last three words.
Xiao Ji pursed her lips tightly and looked at the angry little fool, not knowing what to do with her for a moment.
Of course, the truth cannot be told.
The fight for the throne should not be discussed with her.
She didn't understand anything and couldn't get involved.
He has been walking on thin ice so far and cannot make a single mistake, otherwise the consequences will be catastrophic.
"Xiao'er, you just need to remember what I promised you. As for the rest, you don't have to worry about it."
Of course Fu Yuanxiao remembered Xiao Ji's promise to him, and he also swore a poisonous oath.
If you break your promise, you will be struck by thunder.
"Then you don't want to marry a concubine, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ji stood up, walked to her side, sat down, and held the hand on her leg. This time, Fu Yuanxiao did not hide away. She looked up at Xiao Ji, waiting for his answer.
Xiao Ji lowered his eyes and looked at Fu Yuanxiao, who was still waiting for his answer. His slender fingers touched her delicate cheeks, "Xiao'er, I can't agree to this. Concubine, I must marry you." Yes, I will tell you the reason in the future, but not now."
The expectation and hope in Fu Yuanxiao's eyes were instantly replaced by disappointment. She wanted to pull her hand away, but Xiao Ji held it tightly in her hand. A woman's strength can never be as strong as a man's, and she couldn't pull her hand back after a long time.
Fu Yuanxiao's face turned red with anger, and he held back a sentence for a long time, "You bullied me."
Xiao Ji heard something was wrong in her voice, and raised her chin with his slender fingers, forcing her to raise her head. Her eyes were red and she looked like she was crying.
He immediately lied.
"Xiao'er, how could I be willing to bully you?"
Fu Yuanxiao's chin was pinched by Xiao Ji, and she had to raise her head to look at him. However, thinking that he was going to marry his concubine, she didn't want to look at him, so she simply closed her eyes.
The moment he closed his eyes, his eyes were completely dark, and Xiao Ji could not be seen.
Xiao Ji saw her suddenly closing her eyes and thought, does she want him to kiss her?
His eyes slowly fell on her lips, and their tender lips became more and more alluring under the dim light.
Xiao Ji leaned over and kissed the seductive pink lips without even thinking about it.
Fu Yuanxiao felt that it was not good to see nothing. She was about to open her eyes when her lips softened. She opened her eyes suddenly and saw an enlarged handsome face.
She was stunned for a while, then started to struggle.
Xiao Ji grabbed her hand and held it behind her back, and continued to attack the city. He didn't let her go until he had kissed her enough.
At this time, Fu Yuanxiao was out of breath from being kissed.
This kiss was different from the previous kisses, it was aggressive and forced.
After Xiao Ji had kissed her enough, he hugged her while she was still breathing, his chin rubbed her soft hair, and said warmly: "Xiao'er, don't be angry with me."
The next day, Fu Yinshuang had prepared tea early and was waiting on the boat.
Tang Wanqing also attended the appointment on time.
Fu Yinshuang had never met Tang Wanqing, but she had heard that Tang Wanqing was talented and beautiful, and the object of admiration for the noble prince in the capital, but she fell in love with Xiao Ji at first sight.
If Xiao Ji hadn't approached Tang Wanqing in order to win over Xiang Guo, Tang Wanqing's ending might have been different.
In the late Tang Dynasty, she had her curly hair tied at the side and a pearl hairpin as she walked, her brows were lightly swept and her eyes were full of spring, her skin was as smooth as warm jade, and her small cherry mouth was not dotted but red, as delicate as drops.
Wearing a long purple dress, embroidered with rich peonies, the dark patterns of the aqua clothes are faintly visible in the sunlight.
The temperament is dignified and the manners are elegant.
Tang Wanqing came slowly, accompanied by her personal maid.
Fu Yinshuang couldn't help but sigh, this is a classical beauty, as if she stepped out of a painting.
After Tang Wanqing came up with the hem of her skirt, she put it down and raised her head to look at the woman in front of her. Judging from her dress, it was not difficult to tell that she was Fu Yinshuang.
The Fu family is the richest. Although Fu Yinshuang is a concubine, her dowry is unmatched by other legitimate daughters of a noble family.
She was blessed with the title of "Prince Chen's side concubine."
Fu Yinshuang smiled and said: "Miss Tang, please come inside."
Tang Wanqing smiled slightly, "Yeah."
The two of them walked into the cabin one after another and sat down at the table.
Tang Wanqing raised her head and looked at Fu Yinshuang, who was drunk opposite, with a slight smile still on her lips, "Prince Chen's side concubine invited me here today, what's the matter?"
Fu Yinshuang raised her head and glanced at the maid Huan Yu behind Tang Wanqing, but stopped talking.
Tang Wanqing understood immediately and ordered: "Huan Yu, you go outside and wait."
Huan Yu glanced at Fu Yinshuang, hesitated for a while, and then exited.
In order to lighten the atmosphere, Fu Yinshuang smiled and praised: "Huanyu's name is very nice."
Tang Wanqing smiled and said, "Prince Chen's side concubine deserves a compliment."
Fu Yinshuang picked up the teapot and poured her a cup of tea.
Tang Wanqing glanced at the tea in front of her and asked, "Why did Princess Chen invite me over?"
Fu Yinshuang picked up the tea cup and put it to her lips and took a sip to quench her thirst.
Seeing her calm demeanor, Tang Wanqing didn't say anything serious. Others would have lost their patience.
Her eyes fell on the tea cup in front of her, she picked it up and brought it to her lips and took a sip.
Fu Yinshuang had already put down the tea cup, raised her head to look at Tang Wanqing, and then said with a mysterious face: "Miss Tang will marry into Prince Yu's palace in September. Originally, I didn't want to take care of this matter, but , Miss Tang is also a kind person, but I can't bear it."
When Tang Wanqing heard this, she knew that Fu Yinshuang asked her out for this matter.
He obviously wanted to stop this marriage, but he said it so grandly.
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ps: This chapter is 5,000 words long!
Good night, babies!
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