Astute Princess: Married to be the Empress Novel - Chapter 35

Chapter 35 And Under a Pro-Imperial Edict
When Ying Ran returned to the imperial daughter’s mansion, it was already dinner time. Prince Shuo had already returned and was resting in the main courtyard. Ying Ran hurriedly instructed the kitchen to prepare dinner. She went back to her room to freshen up, blew the wind for a day, and rode a horse. Her body was covered in dust.

After about an incense stick of time, Cui’er came and called, “Princess, the food is ready. Princess, hurry up and eat in the main hall. This servant has already sent someone to invite His Highness the Crown Prince.”

“I understand. I’ll be right there.” As soon as Ying Ran finished speaking, she opened the door and walked into the main hall. She and Crown Prince Shuo entered the main hall with their feet behind their back and sat down. Jin’er Cui’er served the dishes and rice. The two of them only ate silently and didn’t say anything.

After Ying Ran finished eating, she put down the bowls and chopsticks and said to Huyan Mingshuo, “Shuo Crown Prince, can we have a chat? I have something to say to the Crown Prince.” She was in a bad mood today and wanted to talk to someone.

“Alright, then let’s go for a walk. I just happen to have something to talk to you about.”

Crown Prince Shuo also saw that she was in a bad mood, so he agreed to accompany her for a walk. Since he knew that she would be his wife, he should put in more effort.

After leaving the main hall, the two of them walked along the corridor to the backyard. Suddenly, Huyan Mingshuo said, “Today, the Great Wei Emperor has already announced that he will make you the eldest princess and let you and Ye Lan kiss each other. It is estimated that the imperial edict will come down tomorrow.”

“He’s really fast. He’s forcing me.” Yes, I’m forcing her. Under the imperial edict, if she doesn’t comply, she will be disrespectful to the imperial edict. The Emperor will be able to take care of Prince Duan’s Mansion with this. Therefore, for the sake of her father and brother, she must accept the imperial edict and marry him.

Seeing the pain on Ying Ran’s face, Crown Prince Shuo couldn’t bear it anymore. It was because he had first proposed that marriage must be with Princess Jing Xian. However, he didn’t regret it. Since marriage was inevitable, he had to accept the person he chose. Although he didn’t like her yet, he didn’t hate her at the very least.

“You can rest assured. I can assure you that no one will dare to disrespect you when you go to Ye Lan in the future. Even if I, Na Fei, am the Crown Princess in the future, you will forever be the Crown Princess. If I ascend to the throne, you will definitely be the next.” This was a promise he could afford.

“I’m very selfish and don’t want to share it with others. If you can’t give me everything, please let me go free. If you marry another person, please let me leave.” This was her bottom line.

“Alright, I promise. If you insist on leaving, I will not obstruct you.” He believed that time would change everything. If she fell in love with him in the future, she would understand him. If she could not change, even if she was tied up, she would still be left behind. Because only she was the most suitable person to be the future mistress of Yelan.

“Alright, when are you going back to Ye Lan?” She wanted to leave. She was afraid to see the tears of her mother and master mother. She was afraid to face her relatives who were about to be separated.

“After the peace and trade agreement between Ye Lan and Great Wei is reached, I can return home. It will be New Year’s Eve in a few days. I plan to leave after the New Year so that you and your family can reunite.” Crown Prince Shuo was quite reasonable.

“Well, that’s good. My father, mother, and concubine will return to the manor in a few days. When the time comes, you should go and live in Prince Duan’s Manor. My imperial daughter’s manor is too small. Besides, you should also meet them. After all, your Ye Lan Kingdom wants to meet my father by name.” This was how she was. Her bad mood wouldn’t last long. As long as she made a decision, she would face it and recover to a heartless and heartless state.

‘”Yes, we should meet.” In the future, he would be his father-in-law and mother-in-law, so it was necessary to meet him.

“Mm, it’s getting late. Let’s go back.” Only now did Ying Ran realize that he was almost frozen stiff, and his tongue was a little too big to speak.

“Alright.” Crown Prince Shuo still cherished his words like gold. Seeing Fu Yingran shrink into a ball of cold, he hesitated for a moment before walking over and pulling her into his embrace. In order to keep warm, he suddenly realized that he did not dislike Fu Yingran’s touch. She did not smell of foul powder, so the two supported each other back to the front yard and went back to their rooms.

Early the next morning, the emperor’s imperial edict came down. Ying Ran had just eaten breakfast when Eunuch Li entered. In fact, Fu Yingran was also very depressed. Back then, when she first came to the Imperial Daughter’s Mansion, it took her a long time to find it. Why did these people come so easily?

She didn’t know that in order to establish the imperial daughter’s mansion, she needed to report to the internal affairs mansion in advance. She was afraid that the emperor would not be able to find anyone if he wanted to make a decree or give a reward. Once the internal affairs mansion had a record, it would be very easy to find the imperial daughter’s mansion.

It was precisely this mansion that did not match the plaque. That plaque was magnificent and heroic, but this mansion was pitifully small.

Eunuch Li looked up at the heroic plaque and shouted, “Imperial edict arrives. Princess Jingxian Fu Yingran accepts the edict.” After waiting for a while, he saw Fu Yingran sickly coming out.

Looking at the imperial edict in Eunuch Li’s hand, he said reluctantly, “This official daughter Fu Yingran accepts the edict.”

Then, Eunuch Li spread out his imperial edict and read, “Feng Tian Cheng Yun, the Emperor decrees that Prince Zha Duan’s daughter Fu Ying Ran is dignified, virtuous, intelligent, and appropriately named the Eldest Princess, and His Highness the Crown Prince of Yelan Kingdom, Huyan Mingshuo, respectfully.”

“This official received the decree. Long live! Long live!” Fu Yingran looked at the imperial edict and silently cried in her heart. Within a month, she had already received three imperial edicts, and they were all related to the engagement. This Great Wei Kingdom really couldn’t tolerate her anymore.

Huyan Mingshuo entered the palace early in the morning, so he wasn’t in the manor at this moment. Thus, Ying Ran brought the imperial edict to Prince Duan’s manor. It was as if she was meeting her elder brother now, explaining the grievances in her heart.

Fu Yingran walked into Prince Duan’s mansion. Seeing his two brothers, he handed the decree to his eldest brother and second brother with tears in his eyes. Then, he sat down on a chair and felt unspeakable grievances. Fu Tianchen opened the decree and looked at it. He walked over to comfort his younger sister, “Sister, don’t be afraid. Father has already returned. He will be in the capital in three days.”

Ying Ran listened and said, “Second Brother, I’m afraid we’ll have to go this time. Auntie Huang is right. Only when I leave Great Wei will father and brothers not be kept on guard by the Emperor.” Ying Ran told her brother what the Empress Dowager had said that day.

The two brothers fell silent after hearing this. What the Empress Dowager said was the truth. However, they had always been unwilling to let Fu Yingran endure such pressure, so they didn’t say it out loud. Now that the Empress Dowager had broken it like this, it was no wonder that Ying Ran was in a bad mood.

Thus, Fu Tianchen and the other two brothers were speechless for a moment. They only said, “Little sister, don’t think too much. Everything will be decided after father returns to the manor.”

Fu Yingran then went back to Prince Duan’s Mansion after talking to his brother for a while. After a few days, it was New Year’s Eve. Suddenly, the servant reported, “Report to Princess, Prince Duan and Princess Duan have returned. Manor Master Duanmu and his wife have also gone to Prince Duan’s Mansion. The Crown Prince has sent someone to invite Princess Duan over immediately.”

“Got it. You go prepare. I’ll go see my father and mother. Is Crown Prince Shuo in the manor right now?” Ying Ran still decided to bring Huyan Mingshuo to Prince Duan’s Mansion for the New Year. After all, this imperial daughter’s mansion was too deserted.

“Commandery Princess, His Highness the Crown Prince is resting in the courtyard.” Huyan Mingshuo didn’t go out today, so everything that needed to be discussed was settled. After the new year, he could leave for Yelan.

“Go invite His Highness the Crown Prince. Tell him to bring a stick of incense to the manor’s entrance in the future and bring it to the Prince’s Manor.” Ying Ran said as he changed his clothes and wrapped his cloak before leaving the house. Prince Shuo was already waiting there. Seeing her come over, he reached out a few steps to help her tighten the cloak and helped her get into the carriage. He was like an old man and wife for many years, so he naturally didn’t feel embarrassed.

It was too cold. He didn’t want to ride a horse today, so he accompanied Fu Yingran in the carriage. Besides, he could talk to Yingran in the carriage.

“I’ve already told my brothers that this matter has nothing to do with you. They won’t make things difficult for you.” After spending a few days together, Ying Ran also tried to slowly accept him. Therefore, every time she faced him, her heart would inevitably throb. After all, he was a handsome and pleasing guy.

She had heard that there were several young ladies who had met him once, and then they could create all sorts of coincidental encounters. She only hoped that Prince Shuo would bring them along, even if it was a concubine. At that time, she had mocked him after hearing about it.

“Yes, it’s fine. I can understand their feelings.” No one would want to separate their flesh and bones. If Ying Ran went to Ye Lan, perhaps he would never see his family again in this life.