Chapter 1879: No Feeling of Being Flattered, Only Emotions
Chapter 1879: Chapter 1879: No Feeling of Being Flattered, Only Emotions
Having placed the bucket of water down, the little eunuch approached the head eunuch with a beaming smile and cheerfully said, “Head Eunuch, when the Emperor returns, will we truly have an Empress in Dongxiao?”
An Empress?
Xue Yang’s eyes narrowed slightly.
The head eunuch immediately gave him a stern look, “Don’t spread such words outside.”
The little eunuch grinned, “I didn’t speak outside; it’s just that everyone in the palace knows, and we’re discussing it among ourselves. We’re happy about it. The harem has been empty for too long with no Empress; it’s been so many years, sometimes we even doubt if this harem is a place for consorts.”
After receiving a cup of tea from a palace maid, the head eunuch took a sip before slowly saying, “Even if the Emperor marries the princess royal, it’s unlikely that he would allow the princess royal to reside in the harem. You all should stop thinking about things that won’t happen. If the Emperor really wanted a harem filled with three thousand, he would have established an Empress and taken in concubines a long time ago, why wait until he’s of such an advanced age? Besides, the princess royal is from Da Ling, she has been regent and frequently moves in military camps. She might even succeed the throne of Da Ling in the future. It’s impossible for her to be confined within the harem.”
“Right, right, right,” the little eunuch agreed, “You’re absolutely right, Head Eunuch. We were peeking through the cracks.”
And Xue Yang, his lips had already curled up into a smile upon hearing the words ‘princess royal’.
So, she has come to her senses?
So, she secretly went to Da Ling, pretending to be ill?
Good.
Then Xue Yang stopped listening and teleported back to Da Ling, waiting for Qu Xiao to appear before her.
*
Qu Xiao knew Xue Yang was acting as regent in the imperial capital, so entering Da Ling, he naturally headed towards the capital, but to reach the capital, one must pass through Xinyuan County, and Peace Town was within Xinyuan County. Jiang Yue and Xue Yan didn’t stay in Locust Village because Xue Yi and Xue Tian were studying at the academy; they lived in the town usually. Needing to pass by, regardless of whether Jiang Yue and Xue Yan would be his future mother-in-law and father-in-law, Qu Xiao intended to visit them.
Over the years, Da Ling and Dongxiao had closely interacted. Privately, Qu Xiao had frequent contact with Jiang Yue and Xue Yan, and ever since Xue Yang gained full control of her special ability, Jiang Yue and Xue Yan sometimes teleported with Xue Yang to Dongxiao to see Qu Xiao. Naturally, their relationship improved.
That day, in the morning, Xue Yi and Xue Tian went to the academy, while Jiang Yue and Xue Yan were in their residence, planning to visit the village again when suddenly the gatekeeper came to report, “The Emperor of Dongxiao has arrived.”
Jiang Yue and Xue Yan exchanged a glance immediately.
Then they both made their way to the front hall, and sure enough, Qu Xiao had arrived.
When Qu Xiao visited Da Ling before, Jiang Yue and Xue Yan had both taught him various things. In Qu Xiao’s eyes, they were like his teachers. But now that he had recognized his feelings, knowing that he loved Xue Yang, the couple in front of him would likely be his future in-laws. For a moment, Qu Xiao didn’t know how to greet them and eventually changed his usual form of address, referring to Xue Yan and Jiang Yue as, “Uncle, Aunt.”
As soon as they heard Qu Xiao addressing them in this manner, Jiang Yue and Xue Yan, who had some speculation, instantly understood Qu Xiao’s intent for this visit even more clearly.
In their hearts, they thought their daughter was truly cunning.
Apparently, the man was anxious.
And they knew Qu Xiao well. They actually had no objections to Qu Xiao becoming their son-in-law.
But after all, it was their daughter whom they had raised; whether she was to be married off or whatever else, although they didn’t quite feel like they were losing a lush cabbage to a pig, they still had their own sentimentality. Their eldest daughter had grown up in the blink of an eye, and now she truly was about to discuss marriage.