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Chapter 413: Our Precious Daughter
Chapter 413: Our Precious Daughter
Emperor Xian had yet to decide whether to speak up when Duke Ling arrived and loudly reported the incident.
Report!
He had to report it!
Emperor Xian had also heard about the incident the day before and initially thought it was an accident.
Later, when the secret agent returned and informed him that it wasn't an accident, he had already sent people to investigate.
What he discovered was even more than what Duke Ling had found out.
Now, upon hearing Duke Ling's question, "With so many granddaughters of her own, why is she trying to snatch away my treasure?"
Regarding this, Emperor Xian combined the information Chen Yueyao revealed with Madam Xu's dream, and he pieced together quite a lot.
Suixui, this child...
It seemed that she was indeed blessed with good fortune.
In her previous life, she had brought blessings to the Jingyangzi Manor and the Tang family.
This life...
Due to a twist of fate, she had returned to her original position.
However, Emperor Xian felt that this change was actually not bad.
For Suixui, it was quite fair.
She already had her biological parents, so why should she recognize others as such? Moreover, being a royal princess, she would undoubtedly bring blessings to the royal family.
At this moment, Emperor Xian was already considering the possibility of bestowing Suixui the title of princess.
Regarding the information Chen Yueyao revealed, Emperor Xian did not hide anything from Duke Ling and carefully explained it to him.
Upon hearing this, Duke Ling immediately exploded: "That stinking brat from the Tang family, what gives him the right? Is it because he has a sly and cunning appearance?"
Emperor Xian: ...
Duke Ling left him speechless. After a long while, he heaved a soft sigh: "After all, he is the nephew of the Empress, and the Crown Prince's cousin. You should still show some restraint in your words."
Duke Ling felt so aggrieved that he didn't want to speak.
However, thinking about the happy scene Chen Yueyao described, coupled with the magnificent vision of the Xu family's prosperity in Madam Xu's dream, Emperor Xian couldn't help but feel...
Perhaps, the happiness and splendor that Chen Yueyao saw might not be the same for Suixui herself?
Returning to the manor as a concubine, without the protection of her biological mother, what kind of tribulations and hardships did she have to endure before someone discovered her good fortune?
Moreover, would the people of the Jingyangzi Manor truly cherish her?
Would they only treat her well because of her good fortune and not because they genuinely cared for her?
Emperor Xian had many thoughts, and the more he thought, the more he couldn't help but feel sorry for Suixui from her previous life.
That child might have had a bitter heart in her past life.
However, in the eyes of others, her maternal family doted on her, her marital family respected her, her husband cherished her, and she never had any concubines or bedchamber consorts.
But was this really the truth?
Emperor Xian couldn't see her past life, so he couldn't find the answer.
Nevertheless, he felt that this life's twist of fate was just fine.
Let everyone be in their rightful places, and at least Suixui could live more peacefully.
With these thoughts in mind, Emperor Xian tentatively said, "Actually, Tang Xiaowu isn't bad either. Although he seems mischievous, he's still young, and..."
Upon hearing his royal brother's words, Duke Ling immediately flew into a rage: "No, absolutely not! I disagree! He's not worthy, not at all!"
Emperor Xian: ...
Alright, that's how our precious daughter is.
However, Emperor Xian was merely testing the waters with his words.
In truth, he didn't have a good feeling about Suixui marrying into the Tang family.
One reason was that Suixui carried good fortune, and Emperor Xian had to handle her matters with utmost care.
Another reason was that he naturally didn't want to see the Tang family becoming too powerful.
Suixui's husband...
Emperor Xian thought that he must carefully consider this matter.
After comforting Duke Ling and assuring him that he would thoroughly investigate the Jingyangzi Manor, Emperor Xian finally asked about Lu Yinsong's situation.
Duke Ling pondered for a moment before describing Lu Yinsong's injuries, "That child... sigh, it wasn't easy for him either. I was surprised by how he protected Precious yesterday. Today, when I return to the manor, I'll prepare a grand gift and personally deliver it to express my gratitude."
Yesterday, Duke Ling was preoccupied with Suixui's injuries and didn't have the mind to think about anything else.
Today, he only came to report, and didn't have time to consider other matters.
After listening, the Emperor nodded, "Indeed, we should thank him. That child..."
Mentioning Lu Yinsong, the Emperor also felt a sense of regret.
They lacked capable generals!
Originally, Lu Yinsong was the most promising among the younger generation.
Now, they had to carefully select from the younger generation again to see if there was a suitable candidate.
However, naturally gifted individuals were already rare.
Having lost one, they could only sigh in regret.
After reporting, Duke Ling received numerous rewards and returned to the manor.
Upon returning, he shared with Prince Xing the information revealed by Chen Yueyao.
Prince Xing's brows furrowed after hearing this, "She really reincarnated?"
Duke Ling nodded, "According to her, Little Six was injured by the falling rocks on your way back to Qingzhou. I blamed you for it, and our relationship gradually deteriorated. You felt guilty and didn't live long after that. Because of..."
At this point, Duke Ling clenched his teeth, "Because of that despicable Lady Che's mistreatment, which we discovered too late. She passed away early, leaving behind a manor full of orphans and widows. It's truly tragic! We were fortunate to have Precious, both of us were saved by her!"
Prince Xing's heart ached and softened upon hearing this. After some thought, he sighed, "Tang Xiaowu might not be suitable. I always feel that child... is not what he seems."
Although Prince Xing was straightforward in nature, his words could sometimes be harsh.
However, he was quite accurate in judging people.
Perhaps it was the insight honed on the battlefield.
Although Tang Xiaowu was still young, Prince Xing had met him a few times and always felt that the child...
Seemed to be hiding something, appearing lively on the surface but possibly harboring some schemes within?
Although he wasn't certain, Prince Xing's intuition told him he didn't like that child.
So, in the previous life, did Suixui marry him?
He wondered if she had suffered any grievances.
Although Chen Yueyao said that they were a loving couple and Tang Xiaowu didn't even have bedchamber consorts because of Suixui, Prince Xing thought that men understood men best.
He pondered, "If there's nothing on the surface, what about behind the scenes?"
In such matters, the main wife could only suffer in silence if it happened behind closed doors.
It wouldn't look good if it became a scandal.
Moreover, given Suixui's position, she probably wouldn't even have the courage to make a scene.
Although the Jingyangzi Manor seemed to dote on her, this affection stemmed from her longevity and the benefits she brought after marrying into the Tang family.
If Suixui's actions affected these interests, they would find ways to control and stop her.
Thinking of this possibility, Prince Xing felt a tightness in his chest.
In the end, it was his own incompetence.
If he had been more suspicious and searched harder, perhaps he could have found Suixui earlier, sparing her from so much suffering.
As Prince Xing fell into self-loathing, Duke Ling, after careful consideration, nodded, "The person you said might not be suitable, and I also have my doubts. He often made scary faces to frighten Suixui, too mischievous and not mature enough. His temperament isn't good, and he doesn't know how to care for others. I'm not satisfied with him."
After saying this, Duke Ling emphasized, "I'm not satisfied with any of these young men in the capital!"
(End of Chapter)
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