The Slender Waist-Chapter 720 - 516: All Blessings_2

Pei Jue, though powerful and high-ranking, has a cold face and an intimidating presence that not everyone can handle.

After so many years, many concubines still dare not look him in the eye...

The fear in their hearts has reached extreme levels, how could they dare to harbor any other thoughts?

Chunyu Yan also has no spouse, and doesn’t even have a servant concubine by his side, neither is he a real target for the hearts of concubines...

The reason is simple: the Crown Prince of Yunchuan is too mysterious, too sinister, too inscrutable.

What normal person wears a mask all the time?

It’s either because they’re ugly, or mad.

Therefore, Wen Xingsu and Ao Qi, being as they are, are far too appealing.

One is sunny and handsome, like a rising sun, brilliant and radiant.

The other is refined and elegant, with the posture of a deity, the demeanor of a gentleman.

Not only are they tall and handsome, but they are also gentle with people. If you’re lucky, you can get an unforgettable smile that can intoxicate you as it brightens your eyes...Who wouldn’t like them?

However, it’s a pity, both gentlemen are also married.

As the concubines chatted and laughed, they also felt sentimental.

"We are still of lowly origins, like the light of fireflies, how can we match the sun and the moon?"

"We can’t say it like that. Daman is now the favored concubine of Nanqi, serving the Emperor. Xiaoman also married the Left Guard, and how good the Left Guard is, with military and literary talents, a favorite by the king’s side, just a nod from the king, any official position granted would elevate one higher. And Wen Hui, Luo Yue, didn’t they also marry well..."

"Better not mention Luo Yue, Wei Residence has a new wife, her days are probably not easy."

"It might be better to return to Huaxi, to look at us, being so free and easy..."

Feng Yun was writing invitations in the study room.

Wen Xingsu had no time to arrange these trivial matters, leaving it all to her.

After finishing, she stretched lazily, pushed open the window and walked out, seeing a group of young women chattering in the yard, all spirited.

Only Jiang Yin was silent.

Tu Lan and Tian Yi occasionally exchanged glances, their expressions also somewhat melancholic.

Feng Yun’s eyes slightly narrowed.

These days, she hadn’t paid much attention to the concubines in the manor.

It seemed that in her absence, a lot had happened.

Feng Yun faintly smiled and said to Xiaoman:

"Go call Ge Guang."

These invitations must be sent out today.

If it is delayed further, it will seem insincere to the guests.

Because Wen Xingsu’s new residence is completed in Huaxi, many guests also intend to take a trip to "New Huaxi."

Therefore, the wedding ceremony is set in Huaxi.

Initially, the Grand Princess had some reservations.

In her view, her daughter was like a precious pearl, and having the celebration in Huaxi seemed too simple, hardly showcasing the honor and dignity, and it didn’t look good on the face...

However, Puyang Yi didn’t care at all.

Let alone the fact that Huaxi is no longer a poor and remote village, Andu is already an accompanying capital of Dajin, even if Wen Xingsu had nothing at all, she would still willingly offer everything...

The Grand Princess saw through it, turning a blind eye, approving every wedding ritual proposed by Changmen without any objection...

Just after Ge Guang left with the happy invitations, Puyang Zong came over to the residence.

"I respectfully greet the Princess, wishing her safety and prosperity."

This Prince of Danyang, Feng Yun, had not been seen for days. He walked over with an upright demeanor, greeted politely with a calm expression, devoid of sharpness, a world of difference from when they first met.

It seems that being a teacher at Huaxi Village School and dealing with those children truly cultivated his good temperament.

Feng Yun smiled slightly, returned the greeting, and invited him into the guest hall for tea.

"Is the Prince’s health much better now?"

Puyang Zong smiled and looked at his palm.

"Thanks to the Princess’s generous help, I am much better now."

"Is it convenient now?" Feng Yun asked with concern about his recovering fingers.

Puyang Zong moved his palm, "Not like the original, but I am already content."

Feng Yun nodded, "Take care of it slowly, over time it will surely become more flexible."

Puyang Zong completely agreed.

He continued: "I came today at the behest of my mother, wishing to alleviate some worries regarding my younger sister’s marriage. Mother said, wherever you need my assistance, just command, and I shall comply."

It was apparent that Puyang Zong was very concerned about his sister’s marriage.

Other than some marriage rituals, Feng Yun would seek his opinion, but all other trivial matters, she would not let him worry about.

Puyang Zong felt it was inappropriate.

Being in Huaxi, and it being his own dear sister’s big celebration, he felt that he hadn’t done enough.

Feng Yun said: "In the future, we are one family, there’s no need for the Prince to be courteous."

Puyang Zong exchanged polite pleasantries, but suddenly, as if remembering something, his brow furrowed.

"There is another matter I wish to discuss with the Princess."

Feng Yun smiled, "Feel free to speak, Prince." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Puyang Zong’s expression turned somewhat somber, "After my sister’s marriage, I will return to the capital for the New Year, and then, I will not come back. The teaching duties at the village school... will have to be handed over to someone else..."

Feng Yun was not too surprised, but still feigned a bit of shock.

"You are leaving so soon?"

Puyang Zong nodded.

In his eyes, there was a trace of melancholy.

"After my sister’s marriage, with no one to take care of mother, as her son, I must dutifully stay by her side. Also, next year I will join the Imperial Court to serve Dajin, to not fail the great kindness bestowed by the Imperial Court since my childhood..."

There’s no nobility among the poor nor soldiers from commoners. Dajin’s selection system for officials inherently meant that Puyang Zong inevitably would walk this path.

Moreover, how could the Grand Princess possibly allow her only son to spend his life teaching in Huaxi?

Feng Yun looked at Puyang Zong, "Congratulations, Prince."

The experiences in Huaxi, it seemed, had satisfied the Grand Princess.

The current Puyang Zong is much more reserved, and has become steadier...

Returning to Xijing, once joining the Imperial Court, not to mention the Grand Princess, with his father-in-law Ruan Pu there, even if unwilling, he would inevitably be drawn into the struggle between old and new factions within the court...

"I will miss this a lot." he said.

Feng Yun smiled, "The future is what matters most."

Puyang Zong opened his mouth, as if wanting to say more.

But in the end, looking at the smile on Feng Yun’s face, he sighed and slowly raised his sleeves to bid farewell with a bow.

Being in a position of high authority, whether there is more joy in holding power or in teaching at Huaxi’s three-foot podium, perhaps it would take some years before Puyang Zong could answer this himself.