Great talent wasted on trivial matters

  At dawn, Wu Mingyuan burst into the Xiao Mansion, declaring that he wanted to see Xiao Congrong. Qi Ze's attempts to block him were ineffective, and he broke into the backyard.

  Xiao Congrong spent a sleepless night, and only fell asleep when the sky was getting light. He was woken up by the commotion, and just managed to grab his clothes and put them on before Wu Mingyuan burst in.

  She was so frightened that she grabbed the quilt and wrapped it around her body, angrily saying: "Wu Mingyuan, who allowed you to barge in here like this?"

  Wu Mingyuan sneered, "Rongrong, I'll give you a chance. Tell me who it was that kidnapped you and you still have the opportunity to become my concubine! Otherwise, this king won't let you or him off!"

  Qing Xiao laughed out loud, looking at Wu Mingyuan speechlessly, then gazing up at the sky, and sighed: "It's dawn already, am I still not awake or are you dreaming? When did I ever say I wanted to be your concubine again? Why do you keep bringing this up over and over like a ghost that won't leave?! Are you tired of it?"

  Qī Zé on the side also burst out laughing, and teased: "Róng little sister, I've heard this so many times before. I think it's not Third Highness having a dream, but he must be too tired from handling state affairs recently, and has forgotten! He's forgotten that you already rejected him, so he keeps asking for your hand in marriage again and again! You might as well tell him the answer once more!"

  "Xiao Cong Rong, are you going to say it or not?" Wu Ming Yuan was enraged with shame and rushed over to grab Xiao Cong Rong.

  Xiao, still sleepy and in a bad mood, slapped him without thinking and shouted: "Is this going to end? Can you also barge into my bedroom? Get out!"

  Qi Ze hadn't even come over to help yet, when Wu Mingyuan retreated several steps before stabilizing himself. Wu Mingyuan stared at Xiao Zong in shock and stuttered: "You... you dare hit me? You... what move did you use?"

  Xiao Congrong finally came to her senses and realized that she had actually used her internal energy. Thinking that this was in the Xiao Mansion, even if she didn't admit it, Zhen Wu Mingyuan wouldn't dare do anything to her. So, she innocently said: "What move? I just hit you, what's wrong with that? Do I need to go to the Emperor and apologize? We don't have any relationship anymore, why did you barge into my room? I was just defending my own innocence, it makes perfect sense no matter how you look at it. I'm not afraid of you!"

  "Xiao Cong Rong, you just wait for me to deal with you! I don't believe that today I won't be able to handle you. Come on, take her away and bring her to me..."

  As soon as Wu Mingyuan's words fell, a light cough was heard from outside, followed by the sound of Hong Kun: "Third Highness, what are you doing so early in the morning? What crime has Rong'er committed again? Third Highness didn't even tell me and rushed in to take someone away, isn't that a bit excessive?"

  Wu Mingyuan's expression changed slightly, and he could only walk out and say, "Uncle, I just came to ask Rongrong something, but there was a misunderstanding!"

  " Misunderstanding?" Hong Kun glanced at the guards beside him, with a hint of a smile, and said: "I'm in the process of choosing a husband for Rong'er... Although she used to be your concubine, it doesn't matter now. Third Prince, you brought someone into her boudoir so abruptly, if this gets out, it won't look good, will it?"

  Wu Mingyuan hung his head in anger and hatred: "Young nephew was momentarily negligent! Rongrong will not be married, young nephew will take responsibility!"

  Damn! Xiao Zongrong was dressing inside and almost rushed out to kick him when he heard this, who asked him to take responsibility?!

  Hong Kun was also stunned by Wu Mingyuan's words and didn't know how to respond, feeling a bit awkward. Just then, a gentle voice laughed softly: "So many people are here, it's so lively! Is there something good happening? I'll join in on the fun too!"

  The person behind him turned around and hastily bowed: "Your Highness!"

  Provide you with the best online service.

  The fourth prince has arrived? Xiao Zong was slightly surprised, what's going on, the Xiao Mansion is already bustling with activity early in the morning!

  Wu Mingyuan was also surprised to see Wu Mingyu, this sickly prince usually liked to hide in his own palace, how come he has been appearing frequently recently? Spring hasn't arrived yet? What's going on? They're all like bees flying around Xiao Zongrong!

  As soon as he mentioned Hong Kun helping Xiao Zongrong choose a husband, his face turned gloomy and he asked in an unfriendly tone: "Fourth Imperial Brother, aren't you supposed to be seriously ill? Why aren't you resting at the mansion? You're running around everywhere so early in the morning, don't you feel exhausted?"

  "Oh, so Third Brother is here too! What a coincidence! Thanks to your concern, I've been feeling much better these past few days! The other day when I went to the palace, Father also said my complexion has improved and told me not to stay cooped up in the mansion all the time, saying that I need to get out more often for my health!"

  Wu Mingyu innocently said: "Younger brother listened to the emperor's words and came out for a walk! Walking near the Xiao Mansion, I remembered that Third Miss said she liked plum blossoms. Look, the plum blossoms on the back mountain of the Great Buddha Temple are in full bloom. I just came to ask if Third Miss is interested in going to admire them together!"

  Xiao Congrong heard it and her heart moved, she remembered that she had never told the Fourth Prince that she liked plum blossoms, was he making excuses for himself or really inviting her to see the plum blossoms?

  Just then, Wu Mingyuan sneered, "Appreciate the plum blossoms? What a wonderful idea! Fourth brother has forgotten that Rongrong's legs and feet are inconvenient. The road behind the Great Buddha Temple is slippery and difficult to walk on, how can you let her go?"

  Wu Mingyu smiled and said, "Brother Emperor, you're worrying too much. This little brother has already thought of it and ordered the servants to prepare the horse carriage and sedan chair. We won't let Third Miss walk up there! Third Miss, are you interested in going to admire the plum blossoms together?"

  "This remark was directed at the people inside, and Xiao Zong had no reason not to respond. He leaned on his cane and walked to the door, smiling: "It's rare for Your Highness to be so enthusiastic, and to have considered everything so thoroughly for me. How could I possibly refuse? Please wait a moment, Your Highness, and I'll go with you after I've washed up!"

  "I'll go wait outside first!"

  Wu Mingyu smiled and looked at Hong Kun: "Uncle, don't worry! I'll take Third Miss out, and I'll definitely bring her back safely!"

  Hong Kun smiled and followed him out, saying with a mixture of intention and unintention: "The fourth master's promise, my brother-in-law is at ease! Hmm, you guys go have fun, bring a few more family guards, must pay attention to safety! I won't accompany you, later I'll enter the palace to discuss important matters with your father emperor, Rong Er is handed over to you!"

  Wu Mingyuan gazed fiercely at their backs, catching the implicit tone in Hong Kun's words. He hesitated for a moment, thinking to himself that he shouldn't give the old man any reason to obstruct his path to becoming the crown prince! At this critical juncture, don't offend the old man because of Xiao Zongrong! First become the crown prince, then slowly settle accounts with Xiao Zongrong later!

  With that thought, he took his men and left the Xiao estate. After walking two streets away, he ordered Rong Guang to lead a team of soldiers to follow Xiao Zongrong and the Fourth Prince, reporting back any movements they made. He didn't believe it was possible to find out who was behind her otherwise!

  "Is there a master named Faxiang in the Great Buddha Temple?"

  Sitting in Wu Mingyu's carriage, Xiao Congrong thought of what Hong Kun had said to her and couldn't help but ask Wu Mingyu.

  Wu Mingyu smiled slightly and leaned against the car wall, then said: "There is a master named Fa Zheng, how about it, Third Miss wants to find him to write her destiny?"

  The fourth prince Wu Mingyu's carriage was very luxurious, with soft cushions that were warm and comfortable to sit on. Adding to this the gentle nature of the fourth prince, whose speech was always so clean and refined, Xiao Zongrong also relaxed himself, smiling faintly: "Doesn't the fourth prince know? He once wrote a memorial for me, saying I had no children in my fate, just because of this, I was divorced by the empress dowager!"

  ——(

  "Oh, I forgot, it seems like there is such a thing, but I don't know if it's a critique written by Master Fa Zheng!"

  Wu Mingyu looked at her strangely and suddenly said: "Third Miss, do you believe in these things too?"

  "Nonsense!" Xiao Zongrong rudely blurted out, coldly sneering: "Is Master Fa Zheng a god? If he says I won't have an heir, then I won't have an heir? He's so good at calculations, let him calculate who will be the crown prince and who will be the emperor! These are matters of national destiny, what's the big deal about staring at the fate of a small woman?"

  Wu Mingyu nodded and said, "What you said is right. A country's prosperity depends on its people's well-being, a country's wealth depends on its people's strength. The crown prince is the foundation of the country, if he is not careful, it will affect the country's fate. Whether a woman has children or not is a small matter, it can't be compared to the country's fate! Master Fa Zheng used his talent to calculate your destiny, what a waste of great talent on a trivial matter!"

  "That's right! I've heard that writing a batch of documents is very laborious, so I think he should put his energy where it's needed and not waste his youth on me, a small woman!"

  Xiao Congrong sighed and said, "You say that if it's used to predict heaven's calamities, floods, earthquakes and the like, wouldn't that be great? It could save countless people and avoid so much loss!"

  Essentially, Xiao Zongrong is an atheist, but she also doesn't reject the mysterious aspects of the universe in her rational mind. The world is vast and full of wonders, and she can traverse them all; it's only reasonable that those with supernatural abilities exist too!

  No matter in ancient times or in modern times, natural disasters are inevitable. She sincerely hopes that these people with supernatural powers can make good use of their abilities and do something useful for the common people, so as not to waste their extraordinary abilities!

  So even if Master Fa Zheng said that she had no descendants, it would be correct. She wouldn't blame heaven or earth, but sincerely hoped that the highly respected and renowned Master Fa Zheng would make more predictions about natural disasters, rather than degenerating into a street fortune teller.

  Cough, a few relatives pointed out the mistake, that is, several princes called Hong Kun should be his uncle, not his father. The author didn't argue and decided to make corrections from this chapter onwards. Sincere apologies to all relatives for the trouble caused! Sorry~~~~(>0<)~~~~