allonlinenovel Chapter 207 You said, make him change it!
Chapter 207 You said, make him change it!
Hua Buyu then told him about the phoenix carriage. Although Xin Moyan had no concept of the meaning of this half of the imperial carriage, Xuan Yuan and Buyu were so nervous, and her brother's expression looked... particularly serious.
"The suggestions I made this morning were about what we talked about the other day. His Majesty was in a good mood and rewarded me with gold and this. Brother, Prince Ze and Lou Shenghan were also there at the time, and I didn't have much contact with His Majesty!"
"Yes, brother understands." Xin Moling's voice was devoid of emotion, his eyes lowered, revealing a myriad of thoughts.
"Besides, brother, His Majesty has always been very kind to me, and I can't see anything wrong with him. Could it be that Bu Yu and... the Prince have misunderstood?"
"Yan Yan, look at your brother's expression. Do you still think there's no problem?"
"Yan'er, did you go to the Imperial Study to discuss something today?"
"Yes! It's a pity that you're not here, brother. I never imagined that those court officials were so wicked in private. When we have some free time, I'll talk to you about it in detail."
Xin Moling pulled herself out of her thoughts, looked up at the two of them, and said seriously, "Even if His Majesty intends to make you Empress, my brother will refuse. There is no need for Prince Xuan to ask for a decree to grant us a marriage. I want Yan'er to be a carefree and leisurely person. The palace is as deep as the sea. Whether it is an Empress or a Princess, none of them are good people."
"Hahaha~ Xin Moling, it's rare to hear such vulgar words from you."
"...Is it that funny?"
She fell silent for a second, then shook Xin Moyan's shoulder, "Yan Yan, does your brother mean he plans to keep you at home forever and never let you get married!"
"What nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever say that?"
"Then let me ask you, what exactly do you dislike about the Xuan King? Tell me, and I'll make him change!"
Xin Molin narrowed his eyes sharply, scrutinizing Hua Buyu. "Why do I find that you've been speaking up for him quite often lately?"
"I...I'm just thinking about Yan Yan's happiness! Looking around, which man in Yuanqi is as upright and peerless as the Prince Xuan? Besides, Yan Yan's appearance is arguably the most beautiful woman in the capital. Isn't this a match made in heaven?"
"So what? I don't know him, so how can I know if he's a good man? In any case, I will not agree to this marriage."
"Then you should put your agreement aside for now. He's going to ask the Emperor for an imperial decree tonight, not for your opinion. The two are not contradictory. You can refuse after the imperial decree is issued."
"..."
He glared fiercely at Hua Buyu. "Do you think I'm stupid? This is clearly acting first and reporting later. Where is the 'no conflict' part?"
Hua Buyu shrugged and asked curiously, "Do you think it's more appropriate for Prince Xuan to be your brother-in-law, or for the Emperor to be your brother-in-law?"
"It's not appropriate!"
"So do you think it's easier for Yan Yan to annul the engagement, or to disobey the imperial decree and refuse to become empress?"
"..."
"Don't speak. What if His Majesty doesn't mean it that way? It wouldn't be good if we started speculating here!" She was a little embarrassed. This was at home. If outsiders heard this, they might think she wanted to be empress!
"Alright, go to the palace early tonight. I'll go see His Majesty first and explain things to him. As for you, Hua Buyu..."
Xin Moling stopped halfway through her sentence, stared at her face, and smiled meaningfully.
"W-what? Is there something on my face?"
"I have a task for you."
"No! Unsolicited kindness is either a trick or a theft."
His face instantly fell. "You have no choice but to agree. Tonight you will go to the palace with Yan'er. With your glib tongue and flirtatious glances, you'll make Yuan Huaixuan notice you."
Upon hearing this, both of them gaped wide open...
Hua Buyu jumped up immediately, "Xin Moling, are you sick? You want me to seduce the Xuan King in front of Yan Yan?"
"It makes outsiders think you're seducing him."
"Why should I care what others think? I don't care, he'll kill me."
"Tell him that I have something to ask him, and that he should come to the General's Mansion after the banquet to talk. Once I approve, it won't be too late for him to ask for permission."
"...Just one sentence, you can have Qingque deliver it."
"Qingque and Hongluan must protect Yan'er and Yi'er's safety at all times from now on."
"So my life isn't a life? You're so biased!"
"..."
Xin Moyan reached out and tugged at his robe. "Brother, what do you want to ask him?"
"It's just a few old stories, Yan'er, don't worry, your brother won't make things difficult for him."
"I do not believe!"
"Hua Buyu, you can get out now."
"..."
Then, the three of them talked for a long time, especially about the strange phenomena that occurred during the sacrificial ceremony this morning...
Two hours later, it was already evening, and the sky was a hazy gray.
Hearing the noise outside, Shuiyi quickly dressed and opened the door to find Xin Moling directing a large group of servants, with boxes and chests of various sizes placed in the courtyard outside the door.
"Ah Ling, why don't you go and rest?"
He strode forward, his face full of tenderness, "Yi'er, did I wake you up?"
Shui Yi shook her head. "I don't sleep much during the day. A-Ling, what are you doing?"
He raised his hand to stroke her thick, beautiful hair and said softly, "Yi'er, these are some clothes and women's items that I prepared temporarily. They were all arranged according to Yan'er's room. You can use them for now. If there is anything inappropriate, please let me know."
Hearing this, Shui Yi looked up and gazed at his exceptionally handsome face, her beautiful eyes filled with even more love. She parted her lips slightly and said, "A-Ling, you are the bright moon in the sky. What have I done to deserve such a sincere heart from you?"
He held Shuiyi's hand tightly. "Yi'er, you are my bright moon. Before I met you, I never thought about marriage, but now I want you to stay by my side forever."
Having experienced love firsthand, he now understands Yan'er's deep love for Yuan Huailie back then. But Yan'er was still young then, and everything was still unguided...
"What kind of karma have I created! Every time I walk around, I run into couples showing off their love."
Hua Buyu's voice appeared at just the right time, which was extremely jarring and left Xin Moling speechless.
Ignoring Xin Moling's expression, she walked straight to Shui Yi and said happily, "Shui Yi, I was just about to come and wake you up!"
"Hua Buyu, where is Yan'er?"
"Yan Yan is getting ready!"
"Then you should go and get dressed up too."
"No need, I'm used to it."
Hua Buyu was still dressed in a fiery red gauze dress, without any embellishment or decoration. Her face was only covered with a thin layer of powder, and her makeup was not heavy, except for bright red lips. Coupled with her unruly and unrestrained behavior, she looked like a phoenix that was born to be flamboyant and proud.
"Shuiyi, you'll come to the palace with us later. You're so beautiful and gentle, you'll definitely make Xin Moling look good."
"Yi'er, just be yourself."