Tang Haoling's expression faltered, the pain in his heart intensifying. "That..."

"Oh dear, I have to go get my aunt's clothes. It would be a big deal if she caught cold."

Having said that, Hung Chi-hsin quickly entered Fengming Palace. Tang Hao-ching looked dejected, but he didn't notice that Hung Chi-hsin's face was flushed.

It's the winter solstice now, a trip to Nan Yu would take ages, who knows how long it'd be? Who's celebrating the New Year outside?

Big fool.

……

Zhou has already impatiently asked Fuju to help choose, “Jiujiu, which one do you like?”

"What does your sister-in-law think?"

Zhou looked at the two young ladies' faces again and again, "I think An is a good choice. She's talkative and cheerful, and she gets along well with everyone. Look, she's very capable."

Fu Jiujiao laughed, "That An girl, if I've counted correctly, has peeked at me seven times in this short while."

"Miss Mo doesn't talk much and is quite capable. I don't mind that she's a concubine's daughter; our family doesn't care about such things. However, I'm afraid she's too quiet and won't get along with Tiān Bǎo."

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Zhou's worries are all that a mother should have, Fu JiuJiu wouldn't think it's overthinking.

Marrying a wife is a lifelong matter, so every family should choose carefully.

"Chirp chirp, which one do you choose?" Zhou asked helplessly, not daring to take such a big decision herself.

Fu Jiujiu, however, discovered that Miss Mo, despite her quiet demeanor, packed the fastest and most items. Though a commoner's daughter, she was not intimidated by the other noble ladies. Moreover, given Big Sister-in-law's personality, it was certain that she had been to the Mo household before. The girl from that family must have also been instructed like those in the An family to behave well. Yet, Miss Mo had never once glanced at her.

Always down-to-earth, conscientiously wrapping dumplings.

"Didn't your sister-in-law ask how Tianbao chose it?"

"He said, 'He said he'll listen to you.'"

Fu Jiujiao sighed, "Such an important matter like marriage, why wouldn't you take it seriously yourself? Leave it to me. If I choose someone unsuitable for him, how will he live his life? This isn't like buying something; if it doesn't fit, you can return it."

"Cheep cheep, you chose him, it must be the best choice. That kid Tien Bao doesn't have a cunning mind, he can get along well with whoever he chooses. Just rest assured."

"Sigh, alright. I'll tell you which one to choose before tonight."

"Well then, are you dissatisfied with Miss An?" Mrs. Zhou was surprisingly sharp this time.

"It's not dissatisfaction, but I still need to be cautious."

By this point, Hung Chi-hsing had already given Fu Chiu-chiu the bamboo leaf green embroidered with gold thread and phoenix pattern large fur cloak. The journey wasn't short, and she was eager to get back, so her breath was a little unsteady now.

“Little aunt, put on your clothes quickly, be sure not to catch a cold. You’re carrying a little sister now, so you must be careful.” Hung Chi-hsing said.

Fuju couldn't help but laugh, "Qixing has grown up and knows how to care about people now."

Hong Qixing's cheeks flushed red, "Little aunt-mother, you always tease people."

Zhou likes girls. Hung Chi-hsing, even as a child and now, considers the Fu family his own. He visits them every few days, sometimes staying until late at night. He and Jiaojiao can talk until nearly dawn.

"That's right, she's all grown up now and it's time for her to get married."

"Aunty!" Hong Qixing glared at Zhou, who laughed with delight.

Okay, you guys chat. Chiu Chiu is very popular right now, I won't compete with you. I'm going to go keep my mother company.

Fujujiao nodded and pulled Hong Qixing to sit beside her, "Why is your face so red?"

"No...no there isn't."

"Yes!"

"That... that's just tiring, I was worried you would get cold, so I hurried back and forth. You don't even know how big this palace is."

Fu Jiujiu curled her lips, "Haven't seen Haojing?"

"Ahem...Auntie, so it's you..."

"It's me, I won't help, do you still want to drag him on for another six years? If you have no interest in him, that's fine, but since you both clearly like each other, why waste time?"

"Who said I like her."

“Are you really not interested?” Fu Jiujiu looked at her and asked deliberately, “Well then, he’s not a young man anymore. At this age, both I and your uncle have already had children. Haoyun is almost born. Since you don’t like him, there are quite a few wealthy young ladies here today. Then I’ll choose one for him and let him bring her back to Nanyu in a few days. If you like someone, your aunt will also arrange a marriage for you!”

"Little aunt!" Hung Chi-hsing acted coquettishly, pulling her hand. "You did it on purpose! You definitely did it on purpose."

Fu Jiujiu couldn't help but chuckle, "Two people liking each other is a good thing, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. He has been waiting for you for so many years. Although the little cutie was killed by his own hands, no one can get everything right in their lifetime. In that situation, his first reaction was to protect you. Qixing, do you understand his feelings at that time?"

Hong Qixing fell silent.

“You’re right, he treats her like a treasure. But you also need to understand, she was his beloved pet for a long time. He saw you liked her, so he gave her up out of love and killed her to protect you. He put you first, even though he's reckless and made you wait so long. What if you’re truly angry? Then marry him and torment him for a lifetime, discipline him every day. How about that?”

Hong Qixing lowered his head, his eyes red-rimmed. The knot in his heart that had already loosened now seemed to have been completely untied, but there was still a slight connection.

"Haojing is going back, and Haoding wants to go with him. I was thinking, letting the current prince send you off as a bride wouldn't be a loss of face for you. If you truly don't want to, if it's something you can't get past in your heart, then I won't force you. It's not a problem if you don't marry."

"Auntie, is it already this quick?" Hung Chi-hsing spoke with red eyes, "I still wanted to spend the New Year at home. During the New Year, I could still visit each aunt's house and receive red envelopes."

Fu Jiujiu let out a giggle and lightly poked her forehead with her finger. "It's getting close, but you two have been going at it for ages now. Your parents are prepared, as for the red envelopes for New Year's, let them add it to your dowry. Nan Yu traveled a long way this time, if you want him to come again, then I'll go talk to him."

"Wait, that's a waste! I mean...Aunt, am I really going to marry him?"

"Then you have to ask yourself. Would you be happy if you didn't marry him and saw him marry someone else?"

"Let me think..." Hong Qixing gritted his teeth, "That's not right. I haven't seen Wei Ling'er get what she deserves yet. She's the one who hurt my sweetheart!"

Fu Jiujiu curled her lips, "Don't let one bad person affect your own affairs. I promise you, I will definitely help you get revenge on the little cutie. Will you be able to marry peacefully this time?"

"Is that all there is to it? You're just getting married like that?" Hong Qixing asked again.

"What do you want?" Fu Jiujiu saw that she had a childish expression on her face. She was indeed a girl who had been spoiled and raised. No matter what, she wouldn't lose that innocence.

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