Pampered By All In Different Planes-Chapter 193 - Lucky Star Farmland Keeps Calm

Chapter 193: Chapter 193: Lucky Star Farmland Keeps Calm, Heirless Husband Busy Chasing Wife 53

Chapter 193 -193: Lucky Star Farmland Keeps Calm, Heirless Husband Busy Chasing Wife 53

Fu Huaichu was surrounded by two children, each seeking his attention and warmth, and he lifted one with each arm and played with them for a while.

Su Zhiruan was speaking with the Emperor and Empress. Fu Huaizhong originally wanted to sit beside her, but Fu Huaichu certainly did not let him stay, so the two brothers took the children out.

“It’s unexpected to reunite here in the Capital City after we parted in Jiangnan,” the Empress said, sitting beside the Emperor. Both elders smiled warmly at her, expressing kindness and benevolence.

“It’s my fortune to enter the palace and meet Your Majesty and the Empress,” Su Zhiruan bowed again, showing perfect etiquette, “Thank you, Your Majesty and Lady, for kindly taking Zhezhi and Zheye back to the palace for care.”

“Zhezhi and Zheye are your children with Huaichu, the Imperial Grandson and Granddaughter. It’s only right for us as grandparents,” the Empress dismissed with a wave of her hand and exchanged a glance with the Emperor.

The Emperor caught the hint from the Empress. Nearly everyone knew that Zhezhi and Zheye were the Crown Prince’s children, but alas, the son had not impressively pursued the matter, so he indirectly inquired, “Miss Ruan, when do you and Huaichu plan to set the date?”

The Empress chimed in, “If Huaichu has done anything to wrong you, just tell us. We will decide for you. Once you become the Crown Princess Consort, we will cherish you like our own daughter. Just set the date, and later, the court and harem will prepare together—Emperor, perhaps ask the Observatory if there are any auspicious dates coming up.”

The Emperor and Empress placed great importance on Fu Huaichu’s marriage as they had only these two sons. Unfortunately, neither son took matters of arranged marriages or the discreet advances of noble ladies from the Capital City seriously.

Initially, they intended to find a courtier’s daughter of equal social standing, but Fu Huaichu repeatedly refused and kept delaying, leading them to lower their standards to any woman he favored.

They were quite satisfied with Su Zhiruan, even though she was an orphan from a village and currently a mere merchant. Her demeanor and grace made her refreshing, especially since she had given birth to grandchildren Zhezhi and Zheye, making the royal couple even more content, wishing they could grant the marriage immediately.

“Your Majesty and Lady’s magnanimity fills me with gratitude,” Su Zhiruan was somewhat helpless, finding herself pressured like this for the first time, but she couldn’t deny that the Emperor and Empress had good intentions. Their fondness was sincere, and they eagerly hoped for her and Fu Huaichu to marry soon, “However, may I ask for more time for the Crown Prince and myself to be together, and for Zhezhi and Zheye to slowly familiarize themselves with their relatives?”

Su Zhiruan’s earnestness, combined with the fact that the Emperor and Empress brought up the matter because they had been considering it, made them both agree with a smile.

The Emperor was cheerful, but the Empress, observing the doorway, appeared thoughtful. Just now, when Fu Huaizhong wanted to sit next to Su Zhiruan, she distinctly noticed an intense emotion in the young man’s eyes.

Thinking back to Fu Huaichu’s peculiar actions, like suddenly wanting to host a flower-viewing feast to select consorts for the Third Prince and now taking Fu Huaizhong to see the children, it all came together.

After piecing her thoughts together, the Empress’s smile grew even wider. She previously hadn’t realized this son was also a jealous type, unable to bear his Crown Princess Consort being coveted by others.

“Very well, you are both still young. Spend more time together. Whenever you wish to marry, come to us anytime,” the Empress was joyful, her eyes showering unstoppable affection on Su Zhiruan, “Ruanruan, when you have time, bring Zhezhi and Zheye to the palace to play. During these days since the accident, Zhezhi and Zheye have been distressed. Now that you’ve returned safely, there’s naturally endless things for a mother and children to share. Go back earlier. Here’s a jade pendant for you, allowing you access to the palace anytime. For today, that will be all. Return early to spend time with Zhezhi and Zheye.”

The Empress raised her hand, and the Chief Court Lady beside her approached Su Zhiruan with the jade pendant, bowing as she presented it before her.

“Thank you for your deep affection, Your Majesty and Lady.” She accepted the pendant, bowed, and excused herself, “I shall take my leave now.”

The Emperor and Empress nodded, watching her depart.

After she left, Fu Huaichu took the initiative to escort her and the two children back to their residence.

Fu Huaizhong watched their family of four walking away and suddenly felt very lonely.

In the carriage.

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Zhezhi and Zheye had been very worried about her these days; they had grown up by Su Zhiruan’s side since they were born. If anything truly happened to her, it would be a lifelong burden for them. Therefore, on the way back, the siblings clung to Su Zhiruan, one on each side, unable to let go even for a moment.

*

After sending the person back, Fu Huaichu then returned to the Imperial Palace.

The Emperor and Empress were still in the Imperial Study Room and had not left. After being announced by the eunuch, Fu Huaichu entered.

“Did you send the Crown Princess Consort back?” the Empress asked, seeing him return, while grinding ink for the Emperor, and glanced at him, “Why did you come back so quickly?”

“What did Father Emperor and Mother Empress say to her? Why are all of you calling her Crown Princess Consort?” Fu Huaichu sensed something was off the moment he entered. With some resignation, he said, “She went back with Zhezhi and Zheye. I didn’t go in.”

“You, as the Crown Prince, are thorough and careful in handling state affairs yet why are you so timid in pursuing her?” the Emperor pretended to frown, setting down his pen and taking the Empress’s hand as if to show off, “Your Father Emperor pursued your Mother Empress swiftly and then we had you. Now Zhezhi and Zheye are already three and a half years old, and you haven’t even won over the Crown Princess Consort. What have you been doing all this time?”

Seeing Fu Huaichu unmoved even after hearing this, the Empress retained her composure. Her eyes darted about, quickly devising a strategy. She sat down on the chair beside the Emperor, “I heard that Huaizhong also knows Ruanruan? The way he looks at Ruanruan is not that simple…”

Indeed!

Fu Huaichu hadn’t paid much attention to their words until now, but when Huaizhong was mentioned, he suddenly couldn’t sit still.

“Father Emperor, let the Observatory choose a good day. I will go and formally propose for the Crown Princess Consort soon,” Fu Huaichu stood up, as if he had thought of something, and added, “And grant us another Imperial Marriage Decree.”

“…Go then.” The Emperor was somewhat surprised; his eldest son had seemed quite unperturbed just moments ago, yet now, influenced just by a word from the Empress, Fu Huaichu looked ready to marry her immediately.

The Empress, with her deep cunning and ambition, couldn’t help but smile broadly.

As for the Third Prince, used by her to provoke Fu Huaichu, he bore all alone and could only feel anxious about the imminent arranged meetings for marriage back at his residence.

*

After Su Zhiruan returned with Zhezhi and Zheye, the butler and the servants were brimming with tears.

“You have finally come back, and the young master and young miss too!” the butler wept copiously.

The servants respectfully knelt on the ground to pay their respects, and all the servants of the mansion came out to greet them.

After briefly consoling everyone, Su Zhiruan left the butler to inquire about the situation in the mansion.