Tang Zhuyun: Sure enough, there's no kinship relationship that they can't form a marriage alliance with, only the most unexpected ones.
For the sake of her son, the old Prince Who Guards the South devised various schemes and tried to win over every possible force.
Then, when Yuan Yi went to the Xiao Family, he met the Prince of Jin.
One glimpse of Xiao Lang and her life was ruined.
What a melodramatic story.
Nanxing whispered, "Yuan Yi had feelings for the Prince back then, but the Prince's status was awkward, and the old Prince Who Guards the South strongly opposed it..."
Indeed, Prince of Jin was originally the illegitimate son of a daughter of the Xiao Family family. Who would have known he had such a high-ranking father?
Moreover, even if one knew his identity as the emperor's heir, it wouldn't necessarily guarantee him a meteoric rise to power.
Even if she soars to great heights, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst, and the Prince Who Guards the South might still not agree.
"... The prince hadn't thought about matters of the heart back then, so he probably never knew that Yuan Yi loved him."
In short, this one-sided relationship was nipped in the bud.
Ren Yingying, engrossed in gossip, exclaimed, "I'm interested, but he's indifferent... But Yuan Yi is already twenty-four or twenty-five years old, shouldn't he be married by now? Could it be that he's widowed again?"
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Nanxing said, "If I remember correctly, she has never married."
"Is she that amazing?" Ren Yingying said in disbelief.
Wasn't it said that their branch of the family was declining? How could they withstand the pressure and not marry?
According to the ancients, shouldn't they quickly find a powerful patron for marriage to pave the way for their brother?
"Yuan Yi was the most beloved daughter of the late Prince Who Guards the South," Nanxing said.
Ren Yingying slapped her thigh. "Tangbao, this level is a bit too high!"
Despite her mother being out of favor, her elder brother's position being precarious, and her younger brother being still young, she managed to break through all obstacles and win the favor of the Prince of Prince Who Guards the South.
Tang Zhuyun said, "I just want to know why Yuan Han hit someone."
She couldn't possibly hold a grudge just because the Prince of Jin married her instead of Yuan Yi.
Ren Yingying: "Judging from what Qu Nian said, it's most likely related to Yuan Yi. When Prince of Jin returns, make him kneel on a washboard and explain himself!"
Just then, Yanran returned with the food, sat down next to Tang Zhuyun, and listened to their gossip with her chin in her hand.
Nanxing said, "I think it's probably just Yuan Han's brain that's acting up. Yuan Yi wouldn't do something like that."
As a princess of the Prince Who Guards the South's Residence, Yuan Yi possessed both refinement and composure. Even if she couldn't obtain what she desired, she wouldn't have acted so rudely.
Moreover, the prince has already married the princess, and someone like Yuan Yi would never condescend to be a concubine.
After listening to Nanxing's analysis, Ren Yingying said, "I'd like to add something: we no longer have the resources to be a mistress."
The little ones here, fifteen or sixteen, are still considered too old; let alone twenty-five or twenty-six?
"We have to be careful that she doesn't harm Tangbao, what if she wants to become the concubine!" Ren Yingying said.
They chatted animatedly, one after another, while Tang Zhuyun, the person involved, remained completely calm.
She even had the mood to "educate" Yanran.
"Look, whether it's Zhou Yanhui or Yuan Yi, the women who can attract your father are all extremely capable. What does that tell us?"
Yanran: "Does that mean you're more capable than them, which is why you won over Father?"
Tang Zhuyun: "... You're right."
But what she really meant was that gold will always shine.
The world may not see the truth, but a woman with keen insight can still see through appearances to the essence.
Prince of Jin is excellent!
"It also shows that love is blind." Tang Zhuyun covered her mouth and laughed, her eyes sparkling with a hint of teasing. "You see, I'm not as good as them as I am, but he still likes me."
Ren Yingying said lazily, "You might as well just say that the Prince of Jin is blind."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
That makes some sense.
But what she really wanted to tell Yanran was that all the excellence that others see in her might not be a plus in love.
If you encounter a man who is completely indifferent to your excellence, the best solution is --
Try another one.
"If the person you like in the future doesn't like you back, then we'll find someone else," Tang Zhuyun said.
Yanran blinked. "I know, I can't put all my eggs in one basket. Don't worry, Qu Hua teach me even more."
There are countless handsome men out there; if one doesn't suit you, we'll find another.
"Mother, aren't you nervous?" she asked curiously.
"What's there to be nervous about?" Tang Zhuyun said. "The one who should be nervous right now is your father, not me."
The Prince of Jin needs to return and explain today's situation to her, clarifying the matter of Yuan Yi. She only needs to listen and give him a score, either approving or disapproving.
Shouldn't it be the Prince of Jin's worried?
"If he falls for someone else, whose side will you and your brothers take?"
"Of course it's you!" Yanran immediately replied in a loud voice.
"That's right, you guys are my support. If he wants to leave, he can leave on his own. I still have you guys, what's there to be afraid of?"
Yanran heartily.
As expected, Prince of Jin returned with a wound on his lip, and his lips twitched as he drank the plum juice prepared by Tang Zhuyun.
Tang Zhuyun said meaningfully, "I'm really getting old. I've actually been slapped in the face by a young upstart."
Prince of Jin glared at her. "If I hadn't been talking to Yuan Fang, would he have succeeded in his surprise attack?"
"Consummating the marriage?"
Who is this?
I think Qu Nian should like it.
"The Prince Who Guards the South," Prince of Jin said irritably, "Is probably the only normal person in the Prince Who Guards the South's Residence."
Everyone else is crazy.
Tang Zhuyun: "Tsk tsk, so you're trying to distance yourself now? Go ahead and say it!"
She leaned back in her chair, looking like she was saying, "I'm very generous."
Confess and you'll be treated leniently; resist and you'll be punished severely!
"That madman Yuan Han insists that I've held his sister back."
Honestly, he Zidu forgotten what Yuan Yi even looked like.
"... According to him, I'm responsible for all the unmarried women in the world?"
Tang Zhuyun chuckled. "Don't try to twist my words. The reason I'm not marrying is different from others..."
"Does she mean I have to believe her?"
Tang Zhuyun looked at him and sighed, "Why do you feel so much pressure when a man is too outstanding?"
She said the same thing to Ren Yingying and the others during the day.
Ren Yingying retorted, "Tangbao, have you no shame? Has Prince of Jin ever caused you any trouble when it comes to women?"
This script has bugs!
You two don't even have a proper female supporting character, how dare you talk about dating?
That's actually why Tang Zhuyun wasn't upset at all today.
--The Prince of Jin has always been very easy to deal with when it comes to women.
If a top student occasionally loses their homework, it's not their fault; it's because their homework is being disobedient.
The Prince of Jin came over and pinned the man to the chair...
After a long pause, Tang Zhuyun pushed Prince of Jin away with both hands and feet, saying, "I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore, it's my fault, okay? I shouldn't have brought her up and upset you, alright?"
"Yuan Fang and I have a very good personal relationship. I don't need to sell myself; he will support me anyway. After all, I supported him to get to his position first."
Tang Zhuyun gleaned a great deal of information from the conversation.
They have such a good personal relationship, Nanxing didn't even know?
Moreover, even though the Prince of Jin was so busy, he still secretly supported this friend?
Could it be that they sent the old Prince Who Guards the South on his way?
Parricide is absolutely unacceptable, but if you kill my father, I'll kill yours, and we take turns killing each other, is that acceptable?
Tang Zhuyun thought she was a genius.
(Happy Valentine's Day, may you be happy every day~ One more chapter~)