It is another annual ceremony, and the people and nobles of the capital gathered in Baiyun Taoist Temple to pray for the good weather and rain in the coming year.

Shen Yuanqi wandered in the blooming peach blossom forest. He heard the familiar laughter ahead, and paused, turned around and left.

"Mr. Shen, wait for me!" The Ninth Princess hurriedly caught up with two palace maids who were carrying food boxes behind her. "Mr. Shen, peach blossoms are in full bloom here and the scenery is pleasant. Why don't we sit down and eat something?"

She raised her little face, and her dark and bright eyes were filled with joy of seeing her lover. The two palace maids immediately took out the cloth towel and spread it on the soft grass, and took out the refreshments from the food box one by one to place neatly.

"Come and sit down!"

Shen Yuanqi was still hesitating, and the Ninth Princess had already pulled him to the ground. Seeing that he was sitting in a little embarrassed, she smiled happily with her little mouth pursed.

"This green tea cake was newly developed by the chef of the imperial kitchen. It is sweet but not greasy, melts in your mouth. It is full of tea fragrance when you eat it. I like it very much. Lord Shen, try it too." The Ninth Princess twisted a light green pastry and fed it to Shen Yuanqi's mouth, with a little expectation.

Shen Yuanqi couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Although the Ninth Princess was good at the deep palace, she was very simple and always had her heart for those who cared about her. She had no other means, and she didn't know how to induce her to fall in love with her. The only thing she could do was to give all her favorite things to the other party. She loved to eat, so she sent delicious pastries to the Shen Mansion from time to time, which made Shen Yuanqi very distressed.

A long time ago, Shen Yuanqi had imagined what kind of wife he would marry in the future. The other party must be virtuous, capable, gentle and gentle, and smooth. When he worked hard in the court, his wife helped him manage housework and stabilize the house. The Ninth Princess was not in line with his idea at all, but she had the most valuable quality - sincerity.

Who doesn't like sincere people? After experiencing so many betrayals and hardships, Shen Yuanqi longs for a simple life and simple relationship. It's not that he doesn't love the Ninth Princess, but the other party is the emperor's legitimate sister and his status is unattainable. Although he is the second-rank minister of the Ministry of Personnel, he is a merchant and has sold himself as a slave. No matter how he thinks, he is not worthy of a proud daughter like the Ninth Princess.

In order not to increase his sadness, he could only suppress his inner desire and waved his hand, "Princess, please eat it yourself. The official has no feelings for the sweet pastry. Please don't send anyone to the official office in the future."

The Ninth Princess was stunned and forced a smile, "So you don't like eating pastries. Actually, I don't like it either, and I will never eat it again. So what do you like? I'll give it away instead."

She stretched out her fingertips and unconsciously pulled the pastry in the shape of petals, looking very depressed.

"When I go back to the Ninth Princess, Xiaguan has no other hobbies, so I dare not bother the princess to worry about it." Shen Yuanqi couldn't bear it and added, "The pastries have been brought, and it's a waste not to eat them. Xiaguan accompanied the princess for a little bit of one or two, and after eating, there are important things to discuss with his colleagues, so he has to take a step forward. The princess doesn't have to deliver things to our mansion in the future. Xiaguan is very blessed and is afraid that he can't afford it."

How could the Ninth Princess not feel such an obvious rejection attitude? She blinked her wet eyes and said stutteringly, "You, have you left after you have finished the pastry with me?"

Shen Yuanqi hesitated for a moment before nodding, "Yes."

The Ninth Princess picked up a piece of pastry and grinded it bit by bit with her teeth. After grinding for a long time, she couldn't get rid of the outer pastry. According to this method, even if the sun sets, she couldn't finish the pastry.

Shen Yuanqi wanted to laugh a little, but the corner of his mouth was restrained as soon as he raised his lips. The girl in front of him was so innocent and beautiful, and she should be combined with the best man in the man, but she was not a poor man with no background.

The ninth princess slowly licked the crust with the tip of her tongue, and her wet eyes were frozen on the young man's handsome and unparalleled face, as if the other party was the wine that served. She was drunk before she could drink it, and her cheeks quietly rose.

Shen Yuanqi was so hot that she looked at her, as if she was sitting on pins and needles. She was hesitating whether she should say goodbye when she saw her servant running over hurriedly and reported, "Master, Lord Wu is looking for you."

"What's the matter?"

"I don't know, I said there is something important to discuss with you." After that, I saw the Ninth Princess and quickly knelt down and bowed.

It was an excuse I had made at will, but unexpectedly someone would cooperate so much. Shen Yuanqi breathed a sigh of relief and immediately stood up to say goodbye. When he walked away, the Ninth Princess ate the pastry in her hand in two or three bites and rubbed her red eyes hard.

"I want Lord Shen to be my son-in-law, and I ask the emperor to give me a marriage." She stood up with a firm look on her face.

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Half a year ago, Yu Xiang successfully gave birth to the eldest son of Duke Yu's mansion. Because he inherited all the advantages of his parents' appearance, the baby had the ability to capture all the Han women when he was still in his infancy. The old lady was so confused that she was confused and refused to let go of her. Even if Yu Xiang sent someone to ask for it, she would complain and criticize her. She also repeatedly urged her grandson to submit a memorial to the young great-grandson to be granted the title of the crown prince.

Before he could even become the prince of Duke Yu's mansion, his speed was unprecedented and unparalleled. This shows how the Yu family loved the baby.

At this time, the old lady carried her great-grandson to the Taoist temple to watch the ceremony, leaving Yu Xiang to socialize with a group of noble ladies. Mrs. Xue pulled Yu Xiang to the side hall and asked, "Your elder brother is already in his twenties, and there is not even a person who knows the cold and the hot. Have you ever paid for him?"

Shen Yuanqi neither took a concubine nor refused to marry a wife. He was already twenty-four or fifteen years old, and he was considered an older left-handed man in the Han Dynasty. However, Yu Xiang was not an ancient man and had never been anxious for him at all. So he smiled and said, "If he wants to marry, he doesn't want to marry him. How can I do it for him? This matter focuses on one fate and two people's love, and it's impossible to force him."

"You can't say that. A man first starts a family and then starts a career. With a family, he can only be comfortable and have a success." Mrs. Xue smiled on her face, and her eyes looked at Yu Xiang a little cold. She thought that she was a half-way brother and sister after all, and she had no feelings. Otherwise, how could she be so indifferent to her brother? She didn't think about how much effort Shen Yuanqi put into when the Yu family was in a downturn. She was really an ungrateful ungrateful wolf.

Yu Xiang noticed her expression changed, but she didn't care. She raised her eyebrows and asked, "Madam is right. Since Madam has asked, I must have a candidate already? Tell me quickly, so I can help my elder brother with his eyes."

When Mrs. Xue saw her coming, she finally showed a satisfied look on her face, "I did help him see a girl, who is my niece. She just came to the forefront this year. Not only is she gentle and beautiful in appearance, but she is also quite talented. She must be very intimate with Yuan Qi. Today I brought her, right there, right in the dojo. Do you go and take a look?"

Hearing that the other party was Mrs. Xue's niece, Yu Xiang's eyes were shining coldly. He was about to say he would refuse, but an angry voice sounded at the door of the hall, "No! Lord Shen is my son-in-law, and you can't marry anyone else!"

The two of them immediately turned around, but saw the Ninth Princess pouting and glaring at Mrs. Xue fiercely.

Mrs. Xue was startled and stuttered, "Yuan, when did Yuanqi become the prince consort? Why don't the civilian woman know?"

"It's all right after today. I'll go back to the palace to ask the emperor to issue an order." The Ninth Princess walked to Mrs. Xue, looked down at her with her nostrils, imitating the majesty of the empress dowager and the emperor's sister-in-law and scolded, "You are so brave. You even dare to rob me of my princess! Which family are you from? Come and report it quickly!"

No matter how stupid the Ninth Princess was, she was raised by the emperor, empress and prince Qianjiao. She was so arrogant that she could not bear it. Mrs. Xue was so overwhelmed by her that she looked at Yu Xiang with a look of help.

Yu Xiang smiled and patted Princess Jiu and introduced, "This is Mrs. Xue, my elder brother's adopted mother. Mr. Xue had the kindness of knowing my elder brother back then, so please don't bother with Mrs. Xue for his sake."

"So it's you." Princess Ninth stopped pouting, and her chin raised high also took back, looking at the sweet Ninth Princess again.

"Mrs. Xue has something to do, I'll give her a trip. The princess is here for a while, and I'll come back to discuss my elder brother's marriage with you." After deliberately increasing the pronunciation of the last two words, Yu Xiang glanced at the Ninth Princess deeply and helped Mrs. Xue, who was like an amnesty, go out.

When they arrived at the corner, Yu Xiang whispered in her ear, "My elder brother remembers your kindness. He has taken good care of your Xue Mansion over the years, and has never had any unbearable thoughts. However, you judge a gentleman by the heart of a villain. You always think that my elder brother and you often walk around and look at the family business of the Xue Mansion, so they set guard against him everywhere, and from time to time they sting coldly. These are nothing, my elder brother can tolerate it, I can tolerate it, but

You took our tolerance for granted, and now you are plotting against him. After marrying your niece, my elder brother's inner house will be held in your hands. If you give birth to a legitimate son and inherit the family business, will my elder brother's mansion be surnamed Shen or Xue? Let me be honest, my tolerance for you has reached the limit. If you dare to think about anything wrong, I can destroy the little business of your Xue Mansion with just moving your little finger. You should do it yourself!"

Mrs. Xue heard that the bones began to get cold, and she could not recover when Yu Xiang walked out far away. Over the years, Shen Yuanqi was very respectful to her, and even Yu Xiang was polite and helpful to her, which made her forget what a vengeful and crazy person she was before she got married.

Although the Xue Mansion has a large family business, what is it compared to the Duke of Yu Mansion? Being against Yu Xiang is like shaking a big tree, not to mention involving a ninth princess in it.

A cold wind blew, and Mrs. Xue finally woke up, suppressed the fear in her heart, and ran away with her niece.

When Shen Yuanqi heard about the Ninth Princess’ declaration in Leiyin Hall, she couldn’t tell what she felt. It was like eating dozens of kilograms of honey, her sweet teeth were a little soft. Even though she knew she couldn’t, she still couldn’t help but look forward to the future.

Emperor Chengqian, who had just succeeded to the throne, needed to win over a group of capable people with a low background and foundation for his own use. In addition, Shen Yuanqi's style was clean and his inner house was clean. After several considerations, he still helped the Ninth Princess.
Chapter completed!