bestfiction Chapter 442: So Scheming
Chapter 442: So Scheming
Bei Jingyu observed the etiquette and sent Chang Xi back before nightfall.
After all, the rules of the noble families are much stricter than those of ordinary families. They can meet, but they cannot stay overnight outside without a curfew.
After Chang Xi returned home, she heard her brother complaining about the unfairness of the imperial examination. She became angry immediately and the brother and sister started arguing.
It was because of him nagging at home every day that she was embarrassed today!
Chang Xi repeated what the prince had said just now, and her brother could only stare blankly at her.
The two quarreled so much that their mother ordered someone to pull them apart.
In the past, if she was disrespectful to her brother, she would inevitably be scolded.
But her parents would not show partiality now, because Chang Xi was the future Princess Qin granted by the imperial decree, and her parents did not want to create any rift between her and the family in the two years before she was to get married.
Chang Xi experienced firsthand the benefits of power and how noble the identity of the future Princess Qin is.
Her mother took her away and asked her, "Xier, why are you so angry today? Did your brother do something wrong?"
There was a hint of sarcasm in Chang Xi's eyes. When she and her brother had conflicts in the past, their arguments were not like this.
Chang Xi yearned for power, but then he remembered another thing.
"Mother said that if I marry the King of Qin, I will be able to become the queen with the support of the nobles and become the most noble woman in the world."
"But today, even the King of Qin is afraid of the Crown Prince's majesty, and I can only be humble and serve my husband after marrying into the palace."
The elders in the family who are officials are all men. In Chang Xi's opinion, the status of a woman depends entirely on the status of her father, brother, or husband.
It was the first time she had seen a woman who held great power. Her solemn look was different from the elegance of the Chang family's mistress. It was more like meeting her grandfather.
If she hadn't really wanted to stand up for her brother and knew that she was the future Princess Qin, she would never have dared to question him today.
In Chang Xi's eyes, she looked very incongruous, as if people shouldn't look like this.
Women should be dignified, like delicate flowers, vying with each other in beauty and having their own merits, just like the ladies she had met and befriended since childhood.
But today, as she sat there lazily, she was reminded of the lions resting in the zoo, lazy yet powerful.
Once the prey passes by, it can burst out with great force and bite off its throat.
For the first time in Chang Xi's life, a strong yearning emerged, just like a floating boat that found its direction and knew the shore it wanted to dock.
She said, "I think your Highness is different from what mother said."
"She's not a vicious, selfish person..."
Chang's mother was horrified: "Xi'er!"
"You don't have a crush on His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, do you?"
"Just pretend to be respectful on the surface. Once the prince takes the throne, it is only a matter of time before our Chang family falls into decline."
Her mother woke her up and said, "You are the daughter of the Chang family. You should consider the family and not harbor unnecessary fantasies."
Chang Xi's eyes dimmed. Yes, she was Chang's wife and was born to stand with her family.
With such a background, he enjoyed the wealth of the aristocracy, but lost the freedom to leave home and had no choice.
Chang Xi's subtle hope was burst like a bubble, and he came to his senses and replied, "I know, and I will assist the King of Qin well."
It was getting light outside, and Bei Yanyu didn't want to go back to the palace. There was no curfew today, so Bei Jingchu walked with her outside.
The two of them went together to worship the Seventh Sister, also known as Vega.
But he met Miss Qiu in the Weaver Girl Temple.
Bei Yanyu is torn between her elder sister and her study partner, as if she is dealing with some huge life problem.
Bei Jingchu said with a smile: "Go and have fun. I've been tired of you for a long time. Remember to bring your guards with you."
Bei Yanyu felt rejected. She snorted in grievance and walked away angrily.
Jiang Longshou then stepped forward.
Lei Nian'er accompanied the expedition to other countries. As the only commander of the imperial guards in the Eastern Palace, he had the responsibility to protect the crown prince. When Bei Jingchu left the palace, he naturally followed her.
She didn't believe that she could meet Madam Qiu by chance in such a big city like Beijing, so she asked tentatively, "Did you find her?"
Jiang Longshou explained, "I have no dealings with Madam Qiu. I just found a passerby and told her that the Seventh Sister Temple is bustling right now."
Bei Jingchu:......
That's not what she meant.
But it's quite interesting to see someone trying so hard to protect their chastity.
She didn't continue to question him, as she had let the matter slip. Xiao Yanyu was indeed quite noisy, so it was better for her to leave.
She turned around and bowed to the statue of the Weaver Girl.
"Does my lady also believe in the Weaver Girl?"
When they were out and about and surrounded by people, they would call Bei Jingchu "wife" to avoid causing trouble.
After Bei Jingchu finished praying, she straightened up and replied, "I don't need to do needlework. I pray to the Weaver Girl to bless Dai Viet's textile industry to advance further so that the people can have clothes to cover their bodies."
Jiang Longshou:......
It has to be you.
He also followed suit and bowed.
Although Bei Yanyu left, Bei Jingchu had no intention of returning to the palace and wanted to have fun tonight.
At this time, the palace gates were locked and people could only spend the night in a house outside the palace.
She couldn't help but look at the person next to her suspiciously, wondering if it was intentional.
Why didn't he send the second brother away earlier or send her away later, but got stuck behind the key of the palace gate?
Hey~ what a scheming person~