Pampered By All In Different Planes-Chapter 199 - Extra Cassia Twigs Sweep the Falling

Chapter 199 -199 Extra: Cassia Twigs Sweep the Falling Stars (Fu Huaichu)

Chapter 199 -199 Extra: Cassia Twigs Sweep the Falling Stars (Fu Huaichu)

When Fu Huaichu learned that his wife was the lost daughter of the National Guardian General’s family who had disappeared for over a decade, it was already the second day after the flower appreciation banquet.

At first, he was just surprised, but he didn’t think much of it.

However, when his wife, the Crown Princess Consort, began to be frequently invited to stay in the National Guardian General’s residence for various reasons, he felt that something was amiss.

Just when he thought his wife and children were all content, was someone trying to take her away?

Thus, another rumor started circulating in the Capital City, alleging a conflict between the National Guardian General and the Crown Prince over a person, with both sides sticking to their own versions of the story.

Fu Huaichu wanted to take his wife away, while the National Guardian General’s family unanimously believed that their precious daughter, who they had cradled in their palms, had finally returned and must be cherished and pampered.

Su Zhiruan hadn’t expected that the original owner of the body she occupied was truly the National Guardian General’s daughter. Initially, she didn’t want to get too involved again, but the National Guardian General’s family treated her with openhearted kindness. The family wanted to compensate for everything she had missed, and she suddenly became the talk of the town among the noble ladies in the Capital City.

Later on, Su Zhiruan also met the daughter of the Prime Minister who, according to the rumors, secretly adored Fu Huaichu. She was a beauty, but whenever she saw Su Zhiruan, her expression became filled with unwillingness and even a hint of madness.

The Prime Minister, concerned that his daughter might act rashly against Su Zhiruan, the Crown Princess Consort, quickly found her a suitable marriage alliance and married her off.

Fu Huaichu, seeing that his wife was attracting the attention of the General Residence’s family, began to feel jealous and clingy, making it hard for her to even step down from the bed.

After a while, the target of the General Residence shifted to the sweet-speaking, lovable Zhezhi.

Little Zhezhi, who was doted on immensely, was now the Commandery Princess Zhaoyang. Whether in the General Residence or in the Imperial Palace, she was someone who could do as she pleased. The General Residence had only Su Zhiruan as a daughter for many generations, and now she had married into the Imperial Palace. Zhezhi, resembling her, received the love and favor of everyone in the General Residence, making her a distinguished Commandery Princess throughout the entire Capital City.

*

Su Zhiruan’s business grew ever larger.

After the Su Family was granted an imperial plaque, a family clan actually formed around her, recognizing her as the Family Head.

As the younger generation married and had children, or as young women found good husbands, the family’s numbers grew from the initial hundreds to several thousand members.

The Su Family’s business people were scattered all over the world, and some even went to the Western Regions, directly controlling the economic lifeblood of the region.

Other members of the Su Family took to the seas, discovered new lands, and reported all the news back to Su Zhiruan, who in turn informed Fu Huaichu.

For a time, Su Zhiruan dealt with affairs from all around the world far more than Fu Huaichu did.

With her numerous offspring and their absolute trust in her from all aspects,

through their word of mouth, Su Zhiruan became a legendary woman, a role model among ladies, and her reputation soared high in the Capital City.

Those who once looked down upon her, or even slandered and insulted her, now feared she would settle old scores and none dared to speak up.

Fu Huaichu was utterly confident in his wife beside him.

Su Zhiruan was his Imperial Merchant; the money she earned also meant that the national treasury was overflowing.

He was extremely pleased with this life, frequently boasting in front of Huaizhong, who had become Prince Xiaoyao, causing the latter to be moved to tears.

*

One day after Fu Huaichu ascended the throne, there was a courtier who prepared to propose an expansion of the harem.

Now that the land had flourished for several generations under wise monarchs, it had grown even stronger under Fu Huaichu’s rule.

With the sea calm and the rivers clear, the people lived in peace and contentment, and the population thrived.

It was a time of universal peace, with a consistent breeze over a thousand miles, bringing peace to the land.

The courtiers, with nothing else to do, quietly discussed the idea of sneaking some beauties into the harem.

This proposal naturally could not be discussed openly, as Fu Huaichu was deeply infatuated with his wife, wishing every day to stick by Su Zhiruan’s side, unable to bear the sight of anyone else.

At the court, there was also the Great General, the Imperial Uncle.

A group of courtiers quietly discussed, deciding to send the one who was least afraid of death to offer a remonstrance.

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However, that very night, this most fearless of courtiers went out to dine, and amidst the night aglow with lights and festivity, he saw two people who should have been in the Imperial Palace.

Fu Huaichu and Su Zhiruan were holding hands, smiling as he watched her linger at each little stall, “Buy whatever you like.”

“That’s what I should be saying to you,” Su Zhiruan said with a touch of pride, tilting her head towards the street, “It’s all mine, what do you wish for?”

“Well, then, today I shall depend on my dear wife,” Fu Huaichu played along, “By doing so, would I be considered your concubine?”

The courtier, mingling in the crowd, froze in shock upon hearing him say this, but he couldn’t bring himself to leave and so continued to eavesdrop.

“I wouldn’t have the heart,” Su Zhiruan pretended to spread her hands helplessly, “After all, having a monarch as my concubine would be too much of a disgrace for him.”

“Not at all,” Fu Huaichu replied carelessly and without any consideration, he kissed her amidst the surging crowd, “As long as I’m with you, that’s the best arrangement.”

“Such sweet talk, you must have been playing with Zhezhi recently. Alright, let’s go,” Su Zhiruan touched her belly and smiled gently, “By the way, I forgot to tell you, we’re having another child.”

…

The crowd was pulsing around them.

The words that followed were not clearly heard by the courtier, but he saw the ecstasy on Fu Huaichu’s face, and how he immediately stood up to spin Su Zhiruan around in his arms three times, then kissed her again.

They were having another child!

The courtier had originally prepared to admonish Fu Huaichu to open his harem widely.

But the Emperor and Empress were having another child! To speak up now, he would not only offend Fu Huaichu but also Su Zhiruan, the Eldest Prince, Princess Zhaoyang, and the Great General’s entire family!!

Only a fool would do such a thing!

The courtier felt envious of their marital affection but decided he would not intrude anymore.

The news of Su Zhiruan’s pregnancy quickly spread, and the courtiers’ initial plans to stuff more people into the harem were completely dispelled, never to be brought up again.

Unless one wished an early death.

After a ten-month pregnancy, Su Zhiruan gave birth to a healthy boy, named Fu Zhesong, who became the Second Prince.

Zhezhi and Zheye, curious about having a younger brother, came to visit.

By this time, the siblings were six years old and making rapid progress under the tutelage of the Grand Tutor. After Fu Huaichu’s ascension, Zheye became the Eldest Prince and Zhezhi was titled Princess Zhaoyang.

Fu Huaichu looked at his wife and children with deep feeling.

A joyous family, blessed with both sons and daughters, he was indeed a fortunate man.

*

The Third Prince was titled Prince Xiaoyao. Originally, he drank to drown his sorrows, thinking he would live a lonely life forever.

Then one day, when he was out enjoying nature, he accidentally caught a young girl who fell from a tree.

The lively and clever girl was the youngest daughter of the Prefect Lin.

Perhaps it was fate.

Fu Huaizhong found that his heart was moved.

After spending time together, the Third Prince fell deeply in love with her. Once he revealed his identity and asked for her hand, the two of them also formed a beautiful marital bond.