Chapter 70: Confirmation of Love
Walking on the mountain road, you can't go more than a mile or two. Princess Anqing's expression changed from excitement to exhaustion.
The education Princess Anqing received was a standard lady's education. She was not very good at physical strength and had never done such an exercise before. So I got tired in no time. Seeing this, He Xi said, "There is a pavilion ahead. Just wait a little longer and we'll be there."
Princess Anqing saw it from a distance. He nodded and said, "Yeah."
He Xi was also a little tired. It's just that I'm tired.
Along the way, He Xi kept talking. Talk about how to climb mountains, talk about Purple Mountain, and talk about the allusions here.
Speaking of where, what.
It's just that Princess Anqing was like a quail, not saying a complete sentence. But it would be wrong to say that Princess Anqing didn't care. Princess Anqing looked at He Xi with burning eyes and rouge on her face.
That kind of gaze made He Xi a little unable to resist.
This also made He Xi a little overwhelmed. Then he kept talking.
When the two of them arrived at the pavilion, the guards who had just stood in front of them had already cleaned up the place. And put cushions on the chairs in the gazebo.
After He Xi and Princess Anqing sat down, someone immediately served tea and fruit snacks. arranged.
Princess Anqing then spoke and said, "Actually, grandma is pretty good to me." This voice was light and gentle.
He Xi was stunned, not knowing what Princess Anqing meant.
Princess Anqing said: "Although I am the biological daughter of the Queen Mother, I grew up under the Queen Mother's knees. But in fact, the Queen Mother is very busy. The affairs of the Sixth Palace. She also has to meet with the ministers and their families. I am more often disciplined by my grandmother." Anqing The princess' tone became softer and softer, as if she was lost in memories. He said: "Mammy was very strict with me. She was the daughter of an official in the previous dynasty, but during the troubled times, the whole family and all her children died, leaving her alone. She treated me just like her daughter. You must raise me to be a lady.”
"Although I don't like it, you can't do this to her. She is very upset."
Only then did He Xi realize that she had said so much. But he was interceding with his mother for the scene just now.
He Xi smiled softly and said, "It's just a quarrel, nothing like that."
Princess Anqing said: "Are you sure?"
He Xi said: "How could I, a manly man, lie to you? But, don't you also like grandma disciplining you like this?"
Princess Anqing nodded and said nothing.
He Xi said: "Then what do you want?"
Princess Anqing did not answer He Xi directly, but said, "Actually, we have spoken before."
He Xi said: "Isn't it Kunning Palace?"
Princess Anqing said: "No, it is in the small bamboo forest of Qianqing Palace."
He Xi suddenly recalled that day. Said: "That day it was you?"
Princess Anqing nodded and said: "It's me. This is actually the reason why I don't object to this marriage. Because only you can understand my worries. Many people can't understand me. I don't dare to tell anyone what I'm thinking. . The palace is full of people. I don’t dare to express my thoughts. I came out with you today just to talk about this matter."
He Xi said: "Okay. What do you want to say?"
Princess Anqing said: "I want to make an agreement in three chapters."
He Xi said: "Okay, let's make a three-chapter agreement. What is the agreement?"
Princess Anqing said: "I take care of my own affairs. I will do a good job for you in front of the elders, even when hosting the middle school. But other than that, you don't need to worry about what I want to do in the backyard. This It’s one of them.”
He Xi didn't feel anything wrong after hearing this, but was very happy. He nodded and said, "Okay."
The reason is very simple. Although women in the Ming Dynasty were taught the three obediences and four virtues, they were as gentle as water. It seems to be very popular with men. But He Xi received a modern education. He must be considered a bitch. That kind of gentleness has no bottom line. No temper at all. He Xi may not like it.
Yes. It wouldn't be a big deal if you just spent the night sleeping together, or even as a plaything. But as a true life partner, it may not be too boring.
On the contrary, although Princess Anqing is as gentle as water, she has her own little thoughts and rebelliousness inside, which is similar to modern women. Let He Xi have some liking.
When Princess Anqing saw this, her eyes became a little brighter. Said: "You really agreed."
He Xi said: "What's this?"
For He Xi, is there really nothing? Even if my wife dismantles the house at home, she will just decorate it again. Princess Anqing is in the backyard, having a little freedom. What does it matter? But in this era, men have absolute power over the family. Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang respected etiquette and law. Princesses in the Ming Dynasty generally integrated into the family and treated their parents-in-law like ordinary daughters-in-law.
Of course, the husband's family would not dare to treat the princess like an ordinary daughter-in-law.
If Princess Anqing were an ordinary woman, this worry might be true. But Princess Anqing is a princess, and she has Zhu Yuanzhang as her father. Many etiquette laws in the world cannot restrain her. It's just that Princess Anqing doesn't know the preciousness of her identity.
Princess Anqing said: "You can have concubines and concubines, but without my permission, you are not allowed to bring them into the house, and without my permission. If you have children, they cannot be recorded in my name."
He Xi smiled slightly and said, "Didn't I tell you?"
Princess Anqing said: "What?"
He Xi said: "Everyone in my hometown is monogamous. I won't do any of these things without your permission. From now on, all the things at home will be left to you. Outside things I am responsible, and you are responsible for everything at home. My salary, family property, these are all your responsibility."
"By the way, you don't need to tell me what you want to do. All the money at home is yours."
"If I want to travel again, I can do it at any time. If possible, I also want to be together for the rest of my life."
"What else do you want?"
Princess Anqing was stunned for a moment. Don't know what to say.
He Xi said: "Tell me, your third chapter?"
Princess Anqing was speechless and said: "You----, I----, I forgot."
Princess Anqing thought a lot before coming up with these three chapters of the agreement. But in the face of He Xi's words, they were all defeated.
Monogamy is something that many women in this era dare not think about.
Although for aristocratic women, top aristocratic women like Princess Anqing, naturally have a lot of extra freedoms compared to ordinary women. But aristocratic men have more freedom than women. At least, there is never a lack of women in their lives.
Even if you are a princess, it is the same.
The Prince Consort does many things a little more secretly and less blatantly. So what if she is a princess? What she did seemed so inhumane.
Even though He Xi doesn't mean what he says, he can still talk about the two of them for the rest of their lives. Even if it's a lie. Princess Anqing is also willing to be deceived. And Princess Anqing doesn't have a bad impression of He Xi. Now Princess Anqing's head is dizzy. I was struck down by love words.
How can I still remember what the three chapters of the agreement I thought about before were.
He Xi said, "Let me tell you. I don't have any ideas about my family. But I think women should have their own careers? I support whatever you want to do. If you want to do business, the family's property is yours." Host. You can do whatever you want. If you want to read and write, I will find the best teacher for you. I can also collect your poems into a collection. If you want to study medicine, we will open a small door in the backyard in the future. , it can be used as a medical clinic.”
"I have always felt that a real couple should complement each other. Not only is the woman a good wife for the man, but the man is also a good helper for the woman. You don't have to worry about anything."
Princess Anqing's face turned red and she said shyly: "Actually, I like reading. I like reading all kinds of books. I have no other hobbies, I just like reading and collecting books."
He Xi said: "Okay. I will definitely find you a lot of novel books, books that are not available anywhere else."
For a moment, He Xi thought of the books he had downloaded on his mobile phone, especially the books he had downloaded on WeChat. When he was a member, he downloaded many books. But I didn’t see much. I think Princess Anqing will definitely like it.
He Xi had the idea of telling Princess Anqing about his origin.
But He Xi quickly rejected the idea.
On the one hand, He Xi is a little more dangerous when someone knows. At the same time, this matter is not He Xi's own business. If he wants to tell Princess Anqing, he also needs to say hello to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Princess Anqing said: "Thank you then." She didn't care too much about He Xi's ability to find books. You know, when Zhu Yuanzhang was conquering the world, he also collected a lot of books. It can be said that the books in the palace are almost the most complete in the world.
I'm afraid He Xi can't be the icing on the cake either.
However, Princess Anqing secretly thought: "If I miss He Xi, I'm afraid I will never have such a beloved person in my life."
Yes, Princess Anqing has seen many noble children seeking marriage, but their appearance and conversation indicate that they are not educated. And He Xi has a bookish temperament. Not to mention, He Xi's various promises were made with his father, the emperor, and his mother.
Princess Anqing whispered: "My name only has the character 'Yuan'."
He Xi didn't notice it at first. After a moment, I suddenly understood what Princess Anqing meant.
The woman's name is always kept secret. Even the princess is like that. Only the husband, the husband-in-law knows. No one else knows. Now Princess Anqing told He Xi her name, hiding Princess Anqing's meaning: "I like you."
He Xi said: "I know. My name is He Xi."
Princess Anqing, no, Zhu Yuan smiled softly, and now she felt that He Xi was so cute and silly.
For He Xi and Princess Anqing, they may not have fallen in love at first sight, but they are each other's best choice.
