Indirect proposal of marriage

  Xiao Congrong's words made Wu Mingyu seem thoughtful, nodding repeatedly and smiling: "Third Miss's insight is truly unique! How fortunate, I have a slight acquaintance with Master Fa Zheng. Why don't we go find him later and share your thoughts with him? Who knows, it might be of help to the master as well!"

  Xiao Congrong burst out laughing: "Fourth Highness, just go around me! Others are masters, I'm just a little woman, why should I point fingers and draw pictures for them? Those who don't know would think that I resent the criticism Master gave me and am waiting for an opportunity to take revenge!"

  "Master isn't so petty! If you're afraid, I'll say it for you, I'm not afraid of offending him! Hehe!" Wu Mingyu laughed.

  Xiao looked at his smiling face, especially the eyebrows that rose upwards when he smiled, which was exactly like Chu Qingxian. Her heart ached and her mood suddenly became low for no reason.

  It seems that last time was lightly promised to bring her to admire the plum blossoms when they bloom, but now it's someone else who brings her to admire the plum blossoms!

  What's going on with Chu Qing? Just overnight, how did everything change like the seas and mountains, with people and things becoming unrecognizable?!

  "Who does it remind you of?"

  Wu Mingyu's words interrupted her thoughts, and she stared at him blankly, unsure why he had suddenly said such a thing.

  Wu Mingyu's lips slightly curled up, and he smiled softly: "You've been staring at me for half a day, did you think of someone? Some people say I look like someone else, what do you think?"

  Xiao Congrong's face suddenly turned red, and he pulled back his gaze, lowering his head to say: "Nothing, I just remembered something!"

  Wu Mingyu didn't pursue it further and changed the subject: "Third Miss, have you ever thought of leaving the capital and going out for a walk?"

  Xiao Congrong raised his head and looked at him, asking strangely: "Why ask this?"

  Wu Mingyu's face showed a faint sadness, and she said: "I've been sickly since I was young, so I'm often stuck in the palace. The servants would come back from going out on the streets and tell me many interesting stories. I feel that the outside world is so big, so big. I really want to go out and see the high mountains and vast oceans they talk about. I wonder if it's as majestic and boundless as they say?"

  Xiao Congrong didn't know how to respond, as a modern person, she dared not say that she had traveled thousands of mountains and rivers, but the Five Great Mountains and Mount Emei were all places she had climbed. As for the sea, there was no need to mention it, once upon a time, the United Nations' special police skills competition was held on an island near the Pacific Ocean, she stayed by the sea for nearly a month, fully experiencing the vastness of the ocean.

  Listening to Wu Mingyu's words, she couldn't help but feel sympathetic towards him. These two demands that are not even considered anything in modern times, a child in modern times can get satisfaction from TV, yet as a prince he could only hear about it from others' mouths, what is pitiful!

  Xiao Zongrong thought for a moment and said: "I've also heard my grandfather say that, but I couldn't imagine how magnificent it was. If there's an opportunity, I should really go take a look!"

  "Do you have the same idea as me?" Wu Mingyu looked at her unexpectedly and smiled: "Then Third Miss, if there's a chance, I'll invite you to go out and see the sea with me. Are you willing to go?"

  Xiao Congrong was sweating, was this a disguised proposal? Otherwise, in ancient times, could men and women go on outings together?

  It seems like he could see what she was thinking, Wu Mingyu restrained his smile and said seriously: "Third Miss, I don't know if your uncle has told you or not, but I have asked for your hand in marriage before! I am willing to marry you as the Wang princess... Hmm, don't rush to answer me, let me tell you my thoughts, you consider them carefully and then give me a reply, okay?"

  Xiao Congrong rubbed his temples, he had known that this trip to admire the plum blossoms was suspicious, and now it seemed that his suspicions were correct. In this confined carriage, he couldn't help but nod: "Go on!"

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  "Third Miss, before we discuss our matter, I'd like to ask if you're aware of the current situation in the palace? Has your uncle mentioned any recent changes within the palace?" Wu Mingyu coughed lightly and covered her mouth with a handkerchief, then looked at Xiao Congrong expectantly.

  Xiao Congrong didn't know what he meant, so he shook his head and said: "I don't know anything! Father has never discussed state affairs with me!"

  "Hey, don't be nervous, I'm not being malicious! Since he didn't say anything, let me tell you instead. Let you understand first, and then decide whether to follow me or not!"

  He knocked on the front carriage wall and Xiao Zong noticed that the horse cart slowed down. Wu Mingyu smiled and explained, "It's easy to talk in the car, we'll go slowly, and you'll see plum blossoms!"

  Xiao Congrong nodded in approval, she had noticed that Wu Mingyuan's men were following them, and even if they were bold enough, they wouldn't dare to stick to the carriage and eavesdrop on their conversation in broad daylight!

  "Third sister, my father the emperor accepted a minister's advice a few days ago and decided to establish a crown prince. After the position of the crown prince is established, we several grown-up princes will be dispatched to our respective fiefs. Cough... cough... My body naturally cannot become the crown prince, so I will leave the capital to live in my own fief! My father said that before I leave, I must marry a princess, otherwise he will arrange a marriage for me..."

  Wu Mingyu smiled bitterly: "To be honest, I don't want to marry the princess. My body doesn't know how many years it can live, and I don't want to drag others down! Third Miss, I shouldn't have asked for your hand in marriage either, and I shouldn't have dragged you down! But after careful consideration, I think there are many benefits to marrying me, so I dared to ask for your hand. Third Miss, are you interested in hearing what those benefits are?"

  Xiao Congrong's interest was piqued, and she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, teasingly saying: "Go on, go on. If you say something good, maybe Miss will agree!"

  Wu Mingyu smiled and said: "Third Miss, if you stay here, according to your uncle's conditions, the best outcome would be marrying Second Imperial Brother as a concubine. He has two children, and Third Miss would have to become their stepmother. Even if Second Imperial Brother treats you well, can you guarantee that his two children will also treat you well? Marrying me is different, I don't have any children or concubines, I only have you as my queen, and the royal manor truly listens to your words! Even if I die in the future, the fiefdom would still be yours, as long as you manage it well, you'll never have to worry about food and clothing for a lifetime, and you can reign supreme over the fiefdom. Aren't these benefits numerous?"

  Xiao Congrong furrowed her brow: "Why did such a good thing happen to me?" She wouldn't think she was lucky enough for the pie in the sky to fall on her!

  Wu Mingyu said with deep meaning: "I don't like being controlled by others, these years in the capital have been too much for me under Father Emperor's control, I don't even have freedom! My illness is also unknown how long it will last, when I go to the fiefdom I want to live freely for a few more years! Marrying a woman with a family background as a princess, this dream of mine cannot be achieved! Third Miss has no family left, I don't need to worry about who will pressure me, this is my main reason for choosing you! ... As long as Third Miss doesn't control me, I won't interfere with what Third Miss does!"

  Mutual benefit! Xiao Congrong understood that Wu Mingyu told him he needed a princess, but it would be better to say he needed a woman with the title of princess. This woman having a family was a burden, and she being unencumbered was just suitable.

  The fourth prince didn't know if he was really being controlled too tightly by the emperor, but he actually came up with such a move to deal with the emperor. Xiao Zong still can't say that he's wrong, and if it wasn't for knowing Chu Qingkuang beforehand, she might have agreed to this mutually beneficial arrangement immediately.

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  With the title of Wang Fei, do what you want to do. The mountain is high and the emperor is far away, no need to be subject to anyone's jurisdiction, you are the master of your own territory. Where can such a life be found? It was delivered right in front of her, what else could she pick at?

  But thinking of Chu Qingkuang, she just couldn't nod her head in agreement. Although he had deceived her, the thought of marrying someone else still left a lingering sense of reluctance in her heart!

  In ancient times, unlike modern times, divorce was a common occurrence. She had already been deposed once and did not want to spend the rest of her life paying for her own willfulness!

  If she were to meet someone she truly likes, what kind of face would she use to live with him?

  So, although Wu Mingyu's conditions were quite tempting, she still couldn't be moved. She smiled slightly and said: "Fourth Prince, if you only want to marry me for this reason, then you'll be disappointed! I won't marry!"

  Wu Mingyu smiled: "Third Miss, don't be in a hurry to refuse! Judging from the current situation, I think I'm your best choice! Think about it, your uncle will leave Beijing soon and he can't take you with him. Compared to Second Brother, I have the upper hand! Unless you still have feelings for Third Brother, I don't think you'll choose him. Besides us, do you think there's anyone in Beijing who is worthy of you? Who else besides me and Second Brother can protect you from Third Brother's harassment?"

  Wu Mingyu said slyly: "Follow me, I can give you not only wealth and glory, but also freedom and power! You don't have to answer me now, this condition is valid before I leave, I'll wait for you to be my queen!"

  Xiao Congrong silently acknowledged that Wu Mingyu's words were very reasonable. Apart from Chu Qingcang, he was indeed her best choice. Not only could she leave the capital city, but also distance herself from Wu Mingyuan, and more importantly, she could develop in a new place!

  Her heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously asked: "Where is your fief?"

  Wu Mingyu naturally replied: "There are three blocks of land, Jiangnan, Huainan and Shu, Father Emperor let us choose one each, which one do you think I should choose?"

  Xiao Congrong was shocked, whether it was Wu Erdi's generosity or the style of ancient princes, a piece of land to be enfeoffed was even larger than the jurisdiction of a provincial governor!

  No wonder in ancient times, when a king was granted land, he could rebel. This casual piece of land, if governed well, would become the foundation for rebellion!

  Xiao Congrong suddenly felt that no matter who became the crown prince, this position seemed not as solid as he had imagined. Wu Mingyu's desired freedom was also not as simple as he had said!

  There will be an update tomorrow, and there's a surprise, haha!