Entering July, the weather is getting hotter and hotter. Shi Fuyin, who is eight months pregnant, cannot sleep well or eat well. For this reason, Shi Fuxin has to go to Anguo Palace every now and then.
"Sister, everything is fine with you. Now, you just need to relax."
With Xiao Ziqing's company and the Empress Dowager often sending people to visit, Shi Fuyin was well taken care of and said with a smile: "I understand."
As he said that, he looked at Shi Fuxin with some hesitation.
Shi Fuxin laughed: "Sister, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Shi Fuyin: "My mother and grandmother came to see me a few days ago and told me about your quarrel with Mr. Fan Xiaohou. My mother said that you still wanted to argue with Mr. Fan Xiaohou, but she stopped you several times."<
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Shi Fuxin was a little helpless. Originally it was just a matter between her and Fan Mingyu, but family members got involved and the trivial matter became complicated: "It's not a quarrel, it's some differences."
Shi Fuyin looked at her sister: "Sister, I know you won't make trouble unreasonably." After saying that, she patted Shi Fuxin's hand, "I asked your brother-in-law to help find out about the Yongchuan Marquis Mansion."
"Princess Chengyang does have a very high vision, but she is also a person who can listen to reason. As long as this person is willing to be reasonable, it will not be difficult to get along with her."
"As for Marquis Yongchuan, he respects Princess Chengyang very much and will discuss everything with her. There is only one concubine in the house, and she is the maid who has served him since childhood. The concubine only gave birth to one daughter."<
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"As children, we like to imitate our parents and learn from their behavior."
"Princess Chengyang is reasonable, Marquis Yongchuan is strict with himself, and Master Fan Xiaohou's character will not be any worse."
Shi Fuyin said seriously: "Sister Xin, I know you are high-spirited, but in my opinion, Mr. Fan Xiaohou is really a good candidate for husband."
"As the son of a princess and a marquis, his status is noble enough, but he is still willing to bow his head and accommodate you. This is enough to show his love for you."
"He is willing to let go of some of his pride for you, can't you also give up some of your persistence for him?"
"Some things are in the past, and bringing them up again will only hurt the relationship between you. My mother said that she has stopped you from bringing up old things several times. It's time for you to change."
Shi Fuxin frowned: "Sister, I know you are all caring about me, but if there is a problem between two people, it needs to be solved. If you don't solve it and just avoid it, the problem will still lie between them.
It won’t disappear as time goes by, it will only accumulate and become more complicated.”
Shi Fuyin was silent: "Some people get closer and closer when they argue, but some people break up after they argue."
"Master Fan Xiaohou may not be able to completely satisfy you, but can you guarantee that you will find a better husband than him?"
"Sister Xin, sometimes you have to compromise."
Shi Fuxin nodded: "Sister, don't worry, I will pay attention to how I get along with Fan Mingyu."
Seeing that her sister had listened, Shi Fuyin said no more, picked up the children's clothes sent by Shi Fuxin, and said with a smile: "When you go back, say thank you to Fifth Sister and the others for me. When the child is born,
Invite them to come and play at Duke Anguo's Mansion again."
Shi Fuxin agreed with a smile, and left after having lunch with Shi Fuyin. On the way back to the uncle's residence, she met the carriage of Duke Dingguo's residence.
"Sister Xiahou."
"Are you free? Let's go to the teahouse and have a cup of tea together."
"Okay."
Shi Fuxin followed Xiahou Huanyan to a nearby teahouse.
After the two of them entered the private room and sat down, Shi Fuxin looked at Xiahou Huanyan: "Sister Xiahou, how are you doing recently?"
Xia Hou smiled happily: "Very good, I'm engaged."
Perhaps because the incident of rescuing Cao Yunting brought her closer to Shi Fuxin, she felt that she could be trusted, so she actually wanted to talk to her about the engagement.
Shi Fuxin's expression paused for a moment. Seeing that there was no reluctance on Xiahou Huanyan's face, she asked with a smile: "Which family's young master is so lucky?"
Xiahou Huanyan said softly: "Your Majesty, Prince Gong."
Shi Fuxin was very surprised: "Sister Xiahou, how come aunt and others chose a prince's son for you?"
The emperor has many brothers today, but only Prince Duan and Prince Gong are still alive.
Xiahou Huanyan understood what Shi Fuxin meant, because neither the former emperor nor the current emperor were very close to clan members after the regent's rebellion, and many of today's royal clan members were just idlers who only received salaries.
King Duan also received the position of commander of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division, but Prince Gong did not receive any errand.
"This marriage was decided by our ancestors. The population of Prince Gong's Mansion is simple, and there is only one male heir, Crown Prince Gong. Although Prince Gong's Mansion has no real power, this is the best thing for me."
Duke Dingguo's palace has the power, and Prince Gong's palace has a distinguished status. After the two families get married, they can satisfy each other.
Shi Fuxin looked at Xia Hou Huanyan, but hesitated to speak.
Xiahou Huanyan understood Shi Fuxin's expression and suddenly smiled: "My family has not forced me, I am willing. Prince Gong, I have met him and he is quite kind."
If the person involved is willing, Shi Fuxin will of course not say anything more and say with a smile: "Sister Xiahou, congratulations. A woman like you will be happy no matter who she marries."
Xiahou Huanyan laughed again: "Thank you for your blessing." After saying that, he looked at Shi Fuxin again.
Shi Fuxin was puzzled: "What's wrong?"
Xia Hou Huanyan: "I heard about you and Mr. Fan Xiaohou."
Shi Fuxin looked a little embarrassed: "This news spread so fast."
Xia Hou smiled happily and said: "There are no secrets in the honorable circle, not to mention you and Mr. Fan Xiaohou are not hiding it, right?"
Shi Fuxin smiled.
Xia Houhuanyan said: "I have met Mr. Fan Xiaohou too. He is a very nice person." He paused and said, "Princess Chengyang has a high vision, and Marquis Yongchuan is a shrewd man. If you want to achieve success with Mr. Fan Xiaohou, I'm afraid there will be some resistance." Shi Fuxin sighed: "Fan Mingyu and I are still in the stage of getting to know each other, and it's far from time to consider the opinions of both parents. Maybe, without Princess Chengyang's objection, Fan Mingyu and I will break up."
Xiahou Huanyan was a little surprised when he heard this: "Don't these all have to be considered clearly in advance?"
Shi Fuxin thought about it and said, "We have to consider it, but we also have to prioritize it. If I have identified Fan Mingyu now, then I will naturally start thinking about how to take down his parents."
"But the problem is, I still don't know whether Fan Mingyu and I are suitable for each other. Now that I think about his parents, I'm asking for trouble."
Xiahou Huanyan said unexpectedly: "I thought you liked Mr. Fan Xiaohou very much."
Shi Fuxin: "I do like him. If I didn't like him, I wouldn't be so close to him. But liking him is one thing, but whether he is suitable for marriage is another."
Xiahou Huanyan was silent: "You are right, for the person you like, you don't have to be together." After saying that, he raised his eyes and looked at Shi Fuxin, his eyes shining: "Sister Xin, I find that the more
The more I come into contact with you, the more I like you."
Shi Fuxin replied with a bright smile: "I have liked you for a long time."
First it was her brother, and then her sister. Xiahou Huanyan did not get angry because of this, which shows that she has an open mind.
Xiahou Huanyan sent out an invitation: "On the Qixi Festival, Prince Gong invited me out to play. Do you want to invite Fan Mingyu out too, and let's go to the begging market together?"
Shi Fuxin nodded hurriedly: "Okay." If it was just her and Fan Mingyu, it would be a bit bad to be seen, but it would be more appropriate if Xiahou Huanyan and Prince Gong were included.
After separating from Xiahou Huanyan, Shi Fuxin went straight back home, but unexpectedly, she met an acquaintance again on the way.
"Is there something wrong, Mr. Yao San?"
Looking at Chu Yao who was blocking his carriage and his lackey Meng Moling, Shi Fuxin's tone was a little bad.
Chu Yao glanced at her: "You are so happy every time you see Fan Mingyu, why do you get so angry when you see me?"
Shi Fuxin didn't expect Chu Yao to ask herself this question. She was surprised at first, and then looked at him warily: "What do you mean? You can't be."
Although Shi Fuxin didn't finish her words, Chu Yao understood immediately: "What are you thinking about? I just asked casually."
Shi Fuxin looked at him and said, "Do you not know how to woo a girl and come to me to learn from me?"
After hearing this, Chu Yao rolled his eyes, raised his whip, and was about to ride away.
Meng Moling saw it and quickly stopped him: "Brother Yao, let's talk business."
Chu Yao then looked at Shi Fuxin with a sullen face: "The day after tomorrow, the Ministry of Accounts will hold an election for imperial merchant qualifications that changes every three years. Merchants with more than one million in tax revenue can participate."
Shi Fuxin's eyes widened: "Why didn't I know about this?" Hongyanxiao paid more than a million dollars in taxes.
Chu Yao chuckled: "You have spent all your thoughts on Fan Mingyu, how can you pay attention to other things?" After saying that, without waiting for Shi Fuxin to answer, he took Meng Moling and left on horseback.
When Shi Fuxin saw it, she didn't stay long and quickly returned to the uncle's house, and sent someone to inquire about Huang Shang's election.