Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 748 - 746

Chapter 748: 746

Once Shangguan Ruixi was dismissed, the Princess Consort sent for Prince An to return.

Every time she thought of Shangguan Ruixi holding Feng Haoyu’s hand and unwilling to let go, she felt a fear stirring deep inside her.

Prince An returned quickly and she relayed the day’s events to him.

"My Prince, you cannot imagine the frightful sight of Ruixi clinging to Haoyu’s hand, his eyes emitting a green light! It scared me so! Haoyu is a man! This...how could it be so!" The Princess Consort could not help but wipe away her tears.

Where did things go wrong?

Prince An was not like the Princess Consort, he harbored doubts hearing her words, then he further inquired about Shangguan Ruixi’s reaction when Du Yijin was mentioned. The Princess Consort answered all his questions, Prince An then felt he might have read too much into it.

"My Prince, do you think Ruixi would agree to marry Mr. Du’s daughter?"

Prince An was furious and said, "It is not for him to refuse, it depends on whether the girl would be willing to marry him! Du Zhongkai is not a man who would succumb to the nobility, I’m not sure if he would consent to his daughter stepping into a lion’s den!"

The Princess Consort widened her eyes at Prince An’s words, "What are you saying? How did our Wang Mansion become a lion’s den!"

Prince An was unfazed, mumbling under his breath, "A widow at the moment of matrimony, if not a lion’s den then what!"

The Princess Consort was speechless for once!

...

The next day, the Princess Consort asked Shangguan Ruixi if he would be willing to marry Du Yijin. Shangguan Ruixi hesitated before saying, "Give me some time to think."

Seeing that he didn’t outright refuse, the Princess Consort heaved a sigh of relief. Then after another three days, the Princess Consort questioned Shangguan Ruixi at every meal, Shangguan Ruixi was so bothered by this, he finally said impatiently, "Fine! I’ll marry her! I just cannot guarantee my reaction towards her."

The Princess Consort heaved another sigh of relief, she had to send a marriage proposal tomorrow! This matter couldn’t be delayed any longer, or the rumors would grow more outrageous, and she feared her son might change his mind.

Shangguan Ruixi also finally breathed a sigh of relief! After all, the deadline of one month was approaching! However, considering that Du Yijin might regret her decision, he added,

"I don’t know if Miss Du is willing to marry me, Mother shouldn’t force anyone!"

Hearing this, the Princess Consort agreed. Who would want to marry a man with homosexual preferences? With the exception of her, her son was resistant to all other women, showing no reaction at all. She was left with no choice! Since Du Yijin was her son’s savior, it would make sense to use this as an excuse and ask the Empress Dowager for a marriage decree.

That way, even if the girl wanted to refuse, she would have no choice. Please forgive me for my selfishness as a mother, the Princess Consort thought.

"Mother, go ask your Grand Empress Dowager for a favor and have her decree the marriage."

Shangguan Ruixi felt completely at ease after hearing this.

This time, even if Du Yijin wanted to retract, she would have no choice.

As for Du Yijin, as the deadline approached, she sighed with relief on the last day. However, she was thunderstruck when the Empress Dowager’s decree arrived in the morning!

It was like a bolt from the blue!

Following this, the Princess Consort personally visited to propose the marriage. Her words were so touching that even Du Zhongkai was moved!

So, the Wang Mansion knew that his daughter’s reputation was not good and understood that she was the victim. They didn’t mind these things and even asked the Empress Dowager to arrange the marriage.

Du Zhongkai expressed that his daughter’s hardships had not been endured in vain!

As for the rumors about Shangguan Ruixi’s homosexual preferences, Du Zhongkai didn’t believe a single word.

He even told the Princess Consort: he knew how damaging rumors could be, and he believed that the heir would not be an inconstant man.

Upon hearing this, the wife of Prince An felt so guilty that she hastily fled under some pretense.

Thus, their marriage was officially settled.

...

However, how is it that Xiao’er and Shangguan Xuanyi have left on a long journey?

This has to start with the triennial naval review at Hang County.

The Emperor initially intended to send Di Shaowei to review the navy in Hang County, but Shangguan Xuanyi took the initiative to accept this task. He stated that he wanted Crown Prince Di to stay at home and spend a reunion Mid-Autumn Festival with his beloved wife, daughter, and Mrs. Di. Instead, he himself would go to Hang County to review the navy.

Di Shaowei: When did he become so kind and understanding? I don’t know what kind of scheme this guy is concocting.

The Emperor had no objections upon hearing this. It was rare for General Di to be home. If Di Shaowei also couldn’t be home during the Mid-Autumn Festival, their room would indeed seem much emptier.

However, Shangguan Xuanyi was newly married. Leaving his young wife to go to Hang County seemed inappropriate. After pondering a bit, he said, "Let Xiao’er accompany you to Hang County. It’s perfect that the two of you can celebrate the festival together. That girl has a keen understanding of military strategy. Let her take a look at our navy. She might even unearth some unexpected surprises."

Shangguan Xuanyi had originally intended to do just this. Even if the Emperor didn’t suggest it, he still planned to take Xiao’er with him. Now that the Emperor had spoken, it couldn’t be better!

"On behalf of Xiao’er, I thank the Emperor for his kindness," Shangguan Xuanyi performed a bow.

"Alright, go back and prepare properly! There’s not much time left, so take your wife. Don’t rush on the road and set out early!" After all, it was his own son, and the Emperor reminded him.

Only then did Di Shaowei realize why Shangguan Xuanyi had insisted on going!

As a child, he had once accompanied his father to Hang County to watch the naval review. Shangguan Xuanyi was also there at the time. The magnificent scene was truly unforgettable!

This old fox surely planned to use this opportunity for private gain, intending to take Xiao’er to see the tidal wave in Qianjiang!

Otherwise, how could he bear to leave his newlywed wife at this time!

Di Shaowei was considering whether or not to take his beloved wife and daughter along.

...

Naturally, prior to their departure, Shangguan Xuanyi and Xiao’er must visit the Empress and Empress Dowager to bid their farewells.

Once they stepped out of the door, they wouldn’t be able to attend the palace banquet during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

When the Empress Dowager found out Xiao’er intended to accompany Shangguan Xuanyi to Hang County, she was about to hurl some harsh words. But right before she did, Shangguan Xuanyi mentioned that it was by the Emperor’s decree.

Under such circumstances, the Empress Dowager had no choice but to swallow her words. However, she couldn’t help but feel that the Emperor was spoiling Xiao’er too much. Nowadays, she didn’t have to follow any rules!

Seeing the frustrated look on the Empress Dowager - eager to speak out but unable, Xiao’er decided that in the future, she would express more filial piety towards the Emperor whenever there were good food, so the Emperor’s golden mouth would lean more towards her side.

As the saying goes, eating the Emperor’s food and taking the Emperor’s money, she must turn the Emperor into a loyal dog!

On the eighteenth day of the eighth month, there will be a grand military parade in Hang County. During these few days, there will be a magnificent tide in Qianjiang river of Hang County.

Di Shaowei guessed right, Shangguan Xuanyi’s eagerness to take over this task was indeed to take Xiao’er for a personal trip.

Firstly, the review of the navy itself is a grand and highly entertaining spectacle.

Furthermore, the grand and majestic Qianjiang tidal waves that occur every mid-August are also well worth watching.

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