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Fong Yang's gaze fell upon Jiang Xi's delicate neck. He swallowed hard and softly said, "It's a rare and wonderful night; let's not keep discussing these matters. I'm not interested in them right now." Then he pulled Jiang Xi into his embrace. "I'm only interested in you."
With that, he lowered his head and kissed Jiang Xi's fair neck, quickly driving away her curiosity and leaving her in a daze from the kiss.
Fong Yang's deep voice lingered in Jiang Xi's ear. "Be good, call me husband."
Jiang Xi wrapped her arms around Fong Yang, hazily calling out, "Husband."
Fong Yang responded with a satisfied "Mm," saying, "I'm here."
Then followed a passionate encounter.
Meanwhile, Fong Gaoyun arrived at the Empress Dowager's palace and asked, "Mother, I heard that the Regent Consort left without even stepping through the palace gates?"
The Empress Dowager's face darkened as she contemplated how to regain her dignity. She snorted coldly, "The Empress Dowager's temple is small and cannot accommodate the Regent Consort. This Bodhisattva has ignored my commands since before she married the Regent, and now she is even more arrogant because of his power."
Fong Gaoyun immediately understood the situation. The usual intimidation tactics used in the palace had failed against Jiang Xi, further trampling on royal dignity.
Fong Gaoyun gritted his teeth in frustration, thinking: The Little Prince has held onto the regency for too long. I have been on the throne for over a year, yet I cannot even control my own kingdom. I've had enough of this feeling of helplessness.
But right now, there was nothing he could do.
After a moment of thought, the Empress Dowager spoke coldly, "The Empress Dowager does have a plan. Doesn't Your Majesty still have the Princess of Mian Kingdom as a pawn?" Fong Gaoyun was puzzled by her meaning.
The Empress Dowager continued, "If the Princess of Mian Kingdom were to accidentally die in Da Zhou, the two countries would surely go to war. At that time, Your Majesty could justifiably remove the Regent from the imperial capital. This way, you would have enough time to consolidate your supporters and firmly reclaim control over state affairs."
Such a self-destructive strategy of harming eight hundred enemies while losing one thousand of one's own was something Fong Gaoyun could not resist when it came to his desire for power.
He immediately replied, "What the Empress Dowager says makes sense. I must let all the officials in the court know that the one they should submit to is me, not the Regent."
The Emperor and the Empress Dowager, disregarding the lives of the common people for their own selfish desires, actually intended to kill Shu Qingcheng, actively provoking war just to reclaim the regency power for themselves.
To put it bluntly, if power were given to Fong Gaoyun, the Great Zhou would no longer be the second strongest nation; within a year, it would be divided among various countries. Yet Fong Gaoyun remained oblivious, rising with joy as he said, "I will carefully consider Mother’s suggestion. You should rest early."
As he stepped out, he encountered Shu Yan, the Prince of Mian Nation, halfway. It was clear that Shu Yan had something to say.
After a brief greeting, Shu Yan got straight to the point: "I apologize for the intrusion and hope Your Majesty will forgive me. There is something that has been troubling me all day; no matter how I think about it, it feels strange, which is why I came to see you.
As far as I know, the Nine Heavens Pavilion Master’s mother has long since passed away, and he has not married yet; there are no wives or daughters by his side. Therefore, I suspect that the identity of the Regent Consort's daughter from Sky Pavilion might have some hidden issues."
Fong Gaoyun was intrigued.
Shu Yan's words stirred up his previous suspicions as he asked, "Are you suggesting that her identity is fake?"
Shu Yan, being cunning like a fox, left himself an out and shook his head slightly: "I cannot say for certain whether it is fake or not, but I am at least ninety percent sure."
Fong Gaoyun felt that luck was on his side today; if Jiang Xi were indeed an impostor, this could be a useful leverage.
Shu Yan smiled again and said, "As someone who is about to become a ruler myself, I understand Your Majesty's dissatisfaction with the Regent. It is only natural to want to do something about it. Once this marriage alliance succeeds, we will be family; therefore, if Your Majesty needs anything, I can offer my full support."
Fong Gaoyun's expression deepened as he replied, "I appreciate the Crown Prince's intentions and will certainly speak up if I need anything in the future."
This was essentially an alliance between them, both understanding each other's intentions without needing to say more.
Shu Yan claimed not to be greedy: "For the Empress Dowager's Birthday Banquet in two days, just make Sister a consort. If Sister does not adhere to the customs and regulations of the Great Zhou, it is the Emperor's right to punish her however he sees fit, as long as he spares her life to maintain peace between our two nations."
Fong Gaoyun, skilled at reading people's hearts, understood from the words of the Prince of Mian Nation that Shu Qingcheng's life was of no concern to him, which would facilitate his actions.
Fong Yang and Jiang Xi were enjoying a beautiful spring night, completely unaware of how many people were awake, thinking of them.
The next day, Lin Fan returned from Tianqi and went to the royal residence to report the details.
The Grand Princess received a warm welcome from the citizens of Tianqi during her visit.
The royal relatives appeared friendly on the surface, expressing joy at the Grand Princess's return to the palace. Lin Fan had been silently listening to the report when he frowned slightly at this point and deliberately cleared his throat.
Noticing this, Fong Yang said, "Lin Fan, I have already married Xi'er."
Having experienced Fong Yang's "punishment," Lin Fan quickly corrected himself: "Please rest assured, Your Highness and Princess."
Seeing Fong Yang being so serious, Jiang Xi smiled sweetly and then asked Lin Fan, "My mother should be safe over there, right?"
Lin Fan responded respectfully, "Your Highness, the Tianqi Royal Family has shown a favorable attitude towards the Grand Princess and would not dare offend her; they seem capable of self-preservation."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xi felt relieved: "That's good. General Lin, you must be tired from your long journey; please go back and rest."
Lin Fan shook his head: "It is no trouble for me."
Fong Yang spoke lightly: "If the Princess tells you to go rest, then you should go. There’s no need to push yourself."
Lin Fan reacted quickly, pondering to himself: Is the prince implying that I'm just a third wheel? He hurriedly cupped his hands in farewell and turned to leave.
Just then, he encountered a beautiful Red-Clad Woman. Lin Fan paused slightly, then walked past her without glancing sideways.
Shu Qingcheng slowed her steps. She had just deliberately used her Soul Capturing Technique for a test, and it did not disappoint her. With a casual smile, she remarked, "The Regent's subordinates are indeed resolute individuals. To see such a stunning beauty as This Princess and not even lift an eyebrow is truly lacking in romance."
Jiang Xi smiled as she greeted her, "Did the princess sleep well last night?"
Shu Qingcheng teased deliberately, "Not very well. Arriving in a strange place, I’m already sensitive to unfamiliar beds. Last night, with no one to keep me company, the loneliness was quite unbearable."
Fong Yang was left speechless; he had just sent away one third wheel, and now here came an even bigger one.
Clearly unwelcome, he said, "If the princess finds it uncomfortable at the prince's residence, you can go stay in the palace today."
Shu Qingcheng sat down nonchalantly and scoffed, "The way the prince treats his guests is truly disheartening. Perhaps I should just marry the prince; then I could become sisters with the princess and maybe the prince would treat me more gently."
"What does the princess think of this decision?"
Fong Yang's gaze was sharp as a blade. Jiang Xi spoke up first, "I do not think it’s a good idea. If the Princess were a bit wiser, we could be sisters and good friends. But if you dare to have designs on my husband, we will only be enemies."
Jiang Xi's words were gentle yet carried an undeniable air of dominance and threat.
Fong Yang felt increasingly pleased upon hearing this; securing an unshakeable position in Jiang Xi's heart was his long-held wish from two lifetimes.
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