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The shopkeeper brewed tea and respectfully brought it to Jiang Xi, saying, "I did not mean to conceal anything from the princess; I hope you can forgive me."
Jiang Xi raised her lips in a light smile and replied, "This matter has nothing to do with you, so there's no need to be nervous."
She took the tea and continued, "However, I must ask Fong Yang about this. What does he mean by it? My mother had to pay silver when she came to buy jewelry; last time, she spent a whole ten thousand taels on a bracelet."
The shopkeeper's heart sank at her words, and he broke into a cold sweat.
The more Jiang Xi interacted with Shu Qingcheng, the more curious she became about this enigmatic woman.
In order to have Jiang Xi speak well of her in front of Fong Yang, Shu Qingcheng generously said, "If you want to know about my background, I can tell you now. After all, my fate is tied to Yun Ting, and there’s nothing I need to hide from your husband."
After returning to the royal residence, the two sat in a quiet pavilion. Shu Qingcheng got straight to the point and said, "Have you heard of the Phoenix Tribe? My background starts with this tribe. The Phoenix Tribe is a mysterious and peaceful little community filled with extraordinary individuals. Their bloodline is unlike any other; they are born with rare abilities such as soul capture, beast mastery, astrology, divination, and predicting the future. These skills are commonplace for them. They do not engage in conflict but live a life of tranquility within their tribe."
"About seventeen or eighteen years ago, the affairs of the tribe were exaggerated by those with ulterior motives and spread far and wide. The rumors grew increasingly absurd until they reached the king's ears; the Phoenix Tribe had become a land of miracles. The Mian Kingdom Emperor feared that the Phoenix Clan posed a threat to Mian Kingdom and dispatched one hundred thousand cavalry to sweep across the grasslands and annihilate them."
"My mother, as the most beautiful woman of the Phoenix Clan, was forcibly taken into the palace by the Mian Kingdom army and soon fell under the emperor's favor. A woman born under such a fateful sign would naturally arouse the jealousy of the Mian Kingdom Empress. Under her schemes, my mother quickly met her tragic end. So although I am a Princess of Mian Kingdom, I have only hatred and disdain for the Mian Kingdom Royal Family. If it weren't for my mission, Shu Yan would have long been dead on our way here."
"I lost my mother's protection when I was four years old and had to survive alone amidst palace intrigues and schemes. I witnessed much death and darkness over time and became a solitary and indifferent person myself. However, during the darkest period of my life, a gentle youth unexpectedly entered my world."
Shu Qingcheng rested her chin on her hand, nostalgia tinting her expression as she said, "He was so gentle, pure, and beautiful—like someone who had never been tainted by worldly affairs."
Jiang Xi quietly waited for Shu Qingcheng to share her beautiful memories with Yun Ting but noticed that Shu Qingcheng's expression shifted as she said, "Let's leave it at that for now; if you want to know what happens next, you'll have to wait for another time."
Jiang Xi sighed wistfully and said, "I was just getting into it."
Shu Qingcheng clenched her teeth and explained, "If I tell you everything today, you won't be interested next time! I have to keep some leverage for our discussions!"
Jiang Xi nodded reluctantly and said, "Alright then. So that's why the Mian Kingdom Emperor chose you for marriage—it’s because you inherited the soul capture technique of the Phoenix Clan."
Shu Qingcheng lifted her gaze to him and praised, "So clever. No wonder the Regent likes you so much. The Mian Kingdom has always been ambitious; how could they genuinely seek peace and stability? They intend to use my beauty and soul-capturing techniques to win the heart of the Great Zhou Emperor, thereby controlling the court and creating chaos within the Great Zhou. That is the true scheme of the Mian Kingdom Emperor."
Fong Yang had been plotting since birth, and now he was living a happy life with Jiang Xi, truly reaping the rewards of hard work. Shu Qingcheng spoke of her background lightly, but Jiang Xi could hear the helplessness and tragedy of a weak tribe, as well as her hatred for the Mian Kingdom.
Jiang Xi softly asked her, "Do you plan to return to the Mian Kingdom in the future?"
Shu Qingcheng smiled and replied, "Of course I will go back. After all, revenge is something one must take into their own hands for it to feel satisfying."
Catching sight of Fong Yang approaching from a distance, not wanting to intrude on their affection, she wisely stood up to leave, saying, "I won't disturb your marital bliss any longer."
Jiang Xi turned back in surprise and asked, "Fong Yang, why are you back so early today?"
Fong Yang felt a bit anxious and replied, "You both went to Moyu Pavilion today."
Jiang Xi teased him deliberately, saying, "We went there to buy jewelry. The jewelry there is quite expensive; last time my mother bought a bracelet for ten thousand taels."
Fong Yang reached out to pull her up from the chair and embraced her, saying, "Moyu Pavilion is indeed part of Sky Pavilion's estate. I didn't mean to hide it from you; from now on, the entire Moyu Pavilion will be yours, and so will the money. Please don't be angry with me."
What Jiang Xi responded with was a lingering kiss that lasted until they could barely breathe. She then softly said, "When did I say I would be angry?"
Gently brushing away Fong Yang's furrowed brow, she added, "What’s there to be angry about? Am I really that petty in your heart?"
Fong Yang quickly shook his head and said, "No."
Jiang Xi took advantage of the moment to wrap her arms around Fong Yang's neck and smiled sweetly. "If you truly feel guilty and want to make amends, you can carry me back since my feet are sore and I don’t want to walk."
Fong Yang's heart melted at her playful tone; he couldn't resist her charm. He squatted down on the spot and said, "I would be more than happy to do so."
The usually cool and distant expression softened involuntarily, and a happy smile graced her lips as she walked step by step toward Zhaochin Palace.
Jiang Xi leaned on his back and suddenly asked, "Am I heavy?"
Fong Yang gently replied with a soft "Mm," saying, "Very heavy."
Fong Yang's unexpected response made Jiang Xi start to doubt herself. She asked, "Really heavy? Should I eat less to lose some weight?"
Fong Yang softly said, "No need. I meant you weigh more than the Kingdom in my heart."
Jiang Xi was taken aback by this sudden confession, her cheeks flushing with surprise. Joy and sweetness filled her heart.
She nuzzled closer and said, "Fong Yang, you are just as important to me, so we must stay like this for a lifetime."
Fong Yang's eyes were warm as he replied, "For a lifetime."
On the day of the Empress Dowager's birthday, although Jiang Xi didn't need to curry favor, she had to outshine everyone else and intimidate those little vixens.
With Han Yue and the other maidservants attending to her, she changed into an exquisite light blue palace gown. After checking herself in the mirror, she asked Han Yue, "What do you think of this outfit?"
Han Yue, the little fan girl, praised her, "The princess is naturally beautiful; everything looks good on you."
Jiang Xi smiled lightly and said, "That's good to hear. Although I don't like the Empress Dowager much, it's still necessary to shine brightly in front of the Clan Relative's ladies. If I look good, Fong Yang will have more face."
Han Yue nodded cheerfully and said, "What the princess says is absolutely right. It would be best if those little vixens eyeing the prince feel ashamed and retreat."
Jiang Xi reached out to touch Han Yue's small face and said, "Only someone who knows me like Han Yue does."
Han Yue blushed and chuckled, saying, "Princess, don't tease me. If the Prince sees this, he will definitely get jealous, and I won't be able to handle it."
Jiang Xi winked at the adorable Han Yue and replied, "Don't worry, I'll take care of you."
Just as she finished speaking, Fong Yang walked in from outside the hall, dressed in a black robe, and asked, "Who are you going to take care of?"
After saying that, he was once again captivated by his wife's beauty.
Jiang Xi slowly stood up and said, "It's nothing. I was just joking with Han Yue. Are we about to set off?"
Fong Yang's gaze was fixed on Jiang Xi as he softly replied, "No rush."
As he spoke, he reached out to wrap his arm around Jiang Xi's waist, pulling her into his embrace for a gentle kiss. "You look truly beautiful today. A woman adorns herself for the one she loves, and it seems the effect is immediate."
Jiang Xi felt happy as she said, "It was worth all the time I spent getting ready. Speaking of which, Master Yun really hasn't escaped the grasp of Charming Princess."
Fong Yang's eyes glimmered with warmth as he said, "He understands Yun Ting's mindset very well. Because he likes her, he willingly lets himself be controlled."
Jiang Xi was taken aback and asked, "Are you saying Master Yun also likes Charming Princess? Then there should be quite a show tonight."
Fong Yang's gaze deepened slightly as he replied, "Indeed, it will be quite a spectacle. After all, she has put in a lot of effort to keep Huo Xingwen at Prince's Villa until now."
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