Astute Princess: Married to be the Empress Novel - Chapter 13

Chapter 13 Prince Duan’s Lecture
Duanmu Yuan listened to his son’s words. After a long silence, “Since that’s the case, father will accompany you to the Prince Duan’s Mansion to take a look at Ying Ran. Anyway, you are already prepared. The betrothal gift has already been given. Just wait for the wedding. There are a lot of things to do in Tianyi Villa, so father won’t stay any longer. Let’s go back tomorrow. By the way, send the things your mother brought to Ying Ran.”

“Father, didn’t you just say that the mother would arrive before the son’s wedding? The father wants to go back now? Could it be that even the son’s wedding father won’t show up? How could his son be so embarrassed?” When Prince Jing heard that his father was going back, he panicked.

‘”Father is old, you have also grown up. Father can’t help you anymore, so we won’t delay in the capital anymore. Go back and accompany your mother as soon as possible. We are already old, and we don’t know how many more years we can keep watch over her. Our children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. You can do it yourself.” Duanmu Yuan was not stupid. As soon as he entered the mansion, he saw that everything was ready in Prince Jing’s mansion. He could also see that his son was being used as a gun. This kid was still too young and was not someone else’s match.

Seeing that his father had made up his mind, Prince Jing knew that his father’s temperament was useless. He could only helplessly say, “Son knows that for the sake of Junior Sister, Father is not happy. Father really wants to leave, and Son does not dare to force him. He only asks Father to go back and persuade Mother on behalf of his son. Let Junior Sister be his wife is really forced by the situation. I hope that Father and Mother can forgive me.” Prince Jing was also helpless. He didn’t want to wronge Fu Yingran himself. However, his right was confused for a moment. Now that the imperial edict had been issued, it was already difficult for him to ride a tiger.

“Yes, Father knows. Go prepare it. Bring along what your mother prepared. I’ll accompany you to Prince Duan’s Mansion.” He was ashamed of his old friend. Good daughter, the imperial daughter of a country, her entire body was filled with glory. However, her son had teamed up with others to plot against her. What kind of face did he have to face her? He only hoped that Prince Duan would take care of his only son for the sake of his old face.

“Yes, father, son.” Prince Jing turned around and left the main hall. He went to find someone to prepare his horse, drive his car, and move his things.

Everything was ready in a short while. Although the servants and guards of Prince Jing’s Mansion could not compare to those of Prince Duan’s Mansion, they were still better than ordinary families.

Not long after, the servant came to report and was ready to set off. Duanmu Yuan said, “Let’s go. It’s not far anyway. We just finished our meal and are not suitable for riding. Let’s walk over slowly and treat it as food.” He had just finished his meal and was indeed not suitable for riding a horse. In addition, he had been riding a horse all along the way for the past two days, so he wanted to walk around now.

Duanmu Yuan was no longer young. He was tired after traveling for two days. Originally, he should have had a good rest. But when he saw the red-robed and green-robed Prince Jing’s mansion, he was annoyed. Looking at this unlucky child again, his heart was stuffed.

Therefore, he decided to go to Prince Duan’s Mansion to avoid it. He also wanted to see what Prince Duan said about this matter. He always felt that this matter was not simple. Look at that naughty girl again. That girl is a ghost and a freak, much more pleasing to the eye than this unlucky son.

“Alright, listen to father. Let’s walk over.” Prince Jing’s Mansion was not far from Prince Duan’s Mansion, and it was only half an hour’s walk away. Thus, the father and son brought a carriage with them and headed towards Duan Prince’s Mansion.

With less than a month to go before the New Year, Everyone was buying new year’s goods. They heard that this year’s New Year would be very lively, because the Crown Prince of Ye Lan would arrive in the capital soon. Many ministers’ wives were busy dressing up their daughters beautifully. They thought that at that time, they would leave a good impression on the Crown Prince of Ye Lan. One had to know that the Crown Prince of Ye Lan was here to choose a concubine.

The current Emperor is only 30 years old. He does not have such an old princess. The previous Emperor did leave behind a few princesses. However, two years ago, the Emperor had just ascended the throne. For the sake of peace at the border, princesses of the right age were sent to other countries to be kissed. Therefore, the royal family does not have any princesses suitable to be kissed.

Of all the prince’s mansions in the Great Wei Kingdom, only Duanwang Mansion had an adult imperial daughter. Because the Crown Prince of Ye Lan chose Yuanfei (first wife), the daughter of a concubine was not qualified. Although Fu Yingran was a first wife, she had just been bestowed a marriage by the Emperor two days ago.

Hence, when they heard that the Emperor was planning to choose a female of the right age from the ministers’ house to get married, everyone put forth all their strength in the hope that the Crown Prince of Ye Lan would take a fancy to his daughter.

Although they had to be far away from their parents in the future, perhaps they would never see each other again for the rest of their lives, but they could not shelve their tempting interests. Besides, they were the Crown Princess when they married, so who would not be tempted? Moreover, it was said that the Crown Prince of Ye Lan looked like flowers blooming and grass declining. Many women were willing to marry into his Crown Prince’s Mansion, even if they didn’t have a name.

Speaking of which, Prince Jing and his son strolled around and arrived at Prince Duan’s Mansion half an hour later. Under the eaves of Duanwang Mansion’s main entrance, there were a few tents that were especially eye-catching, and two guards were guarding them.

Housekeeper Wang quickly walked over and cupped his fists to a guard. “Please inform Manor Master Duanmu and Prince Jing to see Prince Duan.”

The bodyguard looked at Prince Jing and thought about what happened yesterday. He originally didn’t plan to pay attention to it. However, Villa Master Duanmu came with him. He didn’t dare to neglect him. This Villa Master Duanmu was a good friend of his highness and the imperial daughter’s master. Therefore, the bodyguard hurriedly replied, “Alright, please wait a moment. The younger one will inform him.” The bodyguard turned around and reported.

About fifteen minutes later, the door to Prince Duan’s Mansion opened and Prince Duan and Fu Yingran walked out. Fu Yingran pounced over like a butterfly, “Master, I miss you so much. What good stuff did you bring me? Where’s Master and Mother? Why didn’t she come with you?”

Fu Yingran’s hands were hanging on his master’s arms, but his eyes were staring at the carriage behind him, his face full of money.

Actually, Fu Yingran had never seen Duanmu Yuan before. However, according to the memories left behind by the original owner, this was the way they got along. Fortunately, their personalities weren’t too different from the original owner’s, so he didn’t find it awkward to do such a thing.

“You ghost spirit, do you miss me or the things on the carriage? Fortunately, you still remember your master and mother. She finally didn’t love you for nothing.” Ai, it seems like this wife is hanging. Even the bride price is blocking the door. Obviously, she doesn’t recognize this marriage. But Duanmu Jing, this bastard, still doesn’t know it.

“Master, look at what you said. Once a master becomes a father for the rest of his life, this disciple really misses you, even more so than a pearl.”

“Hahaha, it’s still you who pleases me. Unlike my unlucky son, who is always causing trouble, I’m tired of looking at him.” Duanmu Yuan glanced sideways at his son.

Uh… Listening to his father’s life-threatening survival, Prince Jing was speechless. Was he this bad? Why did his father not like him like this? He was just cold to himself. He looked at the children of other families with a face full of spring flowers. As for him, was that so? Prince Jing had no choice but to ask again, who exactly is your biological son?

“Let’s go take a look. Your master’s mother prepared those for you. Let’s see if you like them.” This girl had already looked at the carriage for the fifth time. As for the dignified imperial daughter, how could she be so rich? I don’t know how poor she is.

“Alright, thank you Master, thank Master Mother for me. Tell Master that when I’m free, I’ll go and play with her. I want to eat the food she cooked. I’m sure Master has something to tell my father. I won’t disturb you anymore. I’ll go take a look first.” Fu Yingran’s face was full of flattery as he looked at the carriage full of gifts and the saliva flowed down.

At this time, Prince Duan also walked out, “Brother Duanmu, I haven’t seen you for many years. How have you been recently?”

“I entrust Brother Fu with my good fortune. With this girl accompanying me all these years, she has become a few years younger.” Duanmu Yuan stroked his beard as he looked at Fu Yingran. He hoped that his son would not regret it in the future.

“Hahaha, with her strange appearance, as long as she doesn’t cause any trouble, I’ll burn incense. Come, come, treat her inside. We haven’t seen each other for many years. We should have a good drink today.” Prince Duan pulled Duanmu Yuan inside. He really didn’t have eyes to look at the two of them.

At this moment, Ying Ran was ordering the servants to move the things to Orchid Garden. No matter how he looked at it, the appearance of that rich fanatic was very eye-catching.

But King Jing ignored them and could only follow behind his father in sluggishly.

Prince Duan brought their father and son directly to the study. The servants brought in two chairs and the three sat down. Prince Duan looked at Prince Jing. “This prince remembers that on the day Ying Ran fainted, this prince had already said that Prince Jing would not come to Prince Duan’s Mansion if he was fine. May I know if Prince Jing has anything important to do with his arrival today?”

It was hard to say just now at the entrance of the mansion, but now that the mansion was filled with people from our own family, Prince Duan was not polite.

For the past five years, he had treated Prince Jing as his own child. He truly did not want him to go the wrong way. Now, it was still too late. He hoped that he could be pulled back to the right path.