Chapter 1891 - 1829: The Princess Consort Faces a Calamity
Chapter 1891: Chapter 1829: The Princess Consort Faces a Calamity
He Mingya looked at Wufu, her delicate face pointed and full of sincerity.
"Are you planning to return to the Northern Region?" Wufu asked, "With only you left in your family, how do you plan your future? Now that your father has been exonerated and your family estate fully restored, if you, a lone girl, have no support, you could settle in the Capital. If anything happens, I, the Princess Consort, can assist you."
Hearing Wufu’s words, the gratitude on He Mingya’s face deepened, she rose and bowed, saying, "Mingya thanks the Princess Consort for your kindness."
Wufu’s words were undoubtedly a promise of support. If she were to stay in the Capital, with Wufu’s words, she could live steadily. The other party not only helped clear her father’s name but now also made this promise, naturally, He Mingya was grateful.
"Princess Consort, my parents have both passed away. I must observe the double mourning. I plan to return to the Northern Region, continue my practice in the monastery, and mourn for my parents. Once the mourning period ends, I want to choose an heir from my clan to continue the He family’s lineage."
Wufu was surprised, "You’re not planning to become a Taoist Nun, are you?"
He Mingya smiled and nodded, "Princess Consort, I don’t want to be part of the mortal world. The monastery is very nice, and I feel a connection with Buddhism."
Wufu was momentarily speechless, then chuckled, "You seem to be scared by one matter. Even in the monastery, you’re still a part of the mortal world, you still need to eat, drink, and attend to other needs. As for worldly love...forget it, you’re still young now; you might change your mind in the future!"
"Princess Consort..."
"Don’t rush to refute me; people’s minds change as they age," Wufu interrupted her, saying, "You want to practice the Way now. My advice is to put it aside for the moment, practice with your hair intact, and see later. As for the heir, while there are good ones, none can compare to having your own child to continue your lineage."
He Mingya frowned slightly.
"You’re still young. If you wish to practice, just get through these few years first. Choosing an heir is not urgent. If your wish to join the monastery persists after your mourning, you can decide then, to avoid unnecessary complications now."
He Mingya pondered for a while and said, "I will listen to the Princess Consort." She believed Wufu wouldn’t harm her and that everything was considered with her best interests at heart.
Wufu nodded with a smile.
He Mingya looked at her again, appearing as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Wufu was about to sip tea when she noticed and asked, "What is it, have you been reading my face again?"
He Mingya blushed slightly, feeling shy, "Congratulations, Princess Consort."
Wufu raised an eyebrow, her eyes narrowing slightly.
He Mingya hesitated for a moment, then took out a triangular peace charm from her sleeve, offering it to Wufu with both hands, "Princess Consort, I know you don’t believe in gods or Buddha, but upon seeing you today, the calamity aura around you has grown stronger. I drew this peace charm myself, and it has been offered before the Buddha for days, receiving the Buddha’s blessing. I give it to you, Princess Consort, to protect you from danger, wishing you peace and success, and a life of long happiness."
Wufu took it; the charm was tied with a red string into a fortune knot and said, "Thank you."
Purple Jade couldn’t contain herself and asked through gritted teeth, "You say the Princess Consort will face a calamity, when will it occur?"
He Mingya replied, "Within three years."
Purple Jade’s face changed slightly, looking at Wufu.
Wufu laughed, "If it’s fortune, it’s not a disaster; if it’s a disaster, it can’t be avoided. Everything is arranged by heaven, just be more careful in the future."
Purple Jade fell silent upon hearing this but felt uneasy inside, thinking secretly that she should ensure Wufu is never short of capable people around her in the future.
Meanwhile, He Mingya looked at Wufu with a calm and composed gaze, sighed softly in her heart, and silently recited a few Buddhist verses, wishing the kind-hearted Princess Consort a safe passage through her trials.