"Right, Fengfeng?!"
The Fifth Master lightly tugged her sleeve.
Hai Feng lowered her head.
The anger inside her dared not be expressed. She managed a crooked smile and vaguely replied yes.
Prince Jin sighed in relief and nodded.
"Then this old man can rest assured!"
"Fengfeng, once you’re married, you can’t be reckless anymore. You must serve your husband well!"
"Prince Zhe is a talented man, skilled in both literature and martial arts, well-rounded inside and out. He certainly won’t let you down!"
"Do you hear me?!"
Hai Feng lowered her head even further.
"I understand, Father!"
Prince Jin nodded with satisfaction, smiling.
Beside him, King Western Xia also laughed.
"There’s a saying in the Central Plains, ’fate brings people together from far away!’"
"And another, ’it takes a hundred years of cultivation to cross a river in the same boat, and a thousand years to share a pillow!’ "
"Your union is a rare fate, you must cherish it well!"
"Strive to... expand your branches and leaves soon!"
King Western Xia patted the Fifth Master on the shoulder.
The Fifth Master bowed slightly, responding modestly.
Hai Feng also lowered her head.
Instinctively, she touched her still aching belly, looking quite uneasy.
’Must expanding branches and leaves always be so... painful??’
She was lost in thought.
The Fifth Master lightly pulled her again.
"Let’s go inside!"
Hai Feng was somewhat displeased, glaring at him.
She discreetly shook off his hand and went inside by herself.
The Fifth Master appeared helpless, shaking his head slightly, and went inside too.
This scene fell right into Prince Jin’s eyes.
He said nothing but sighed inwardly.
’Fengfeng’s temper really is...’
...
The midday meal was a joyous occasion.
King Western Xia and Prince Jin prepared a fine feast to entertain the Fifth Master and the Commandery Princess.
The Fifth Master did not refuse.
During the feast, there was much laughter and cups exchanged, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
Hai Feng, however, kept her head down and spoke little.
Prince Jin felt somewhat displeased.
’Returning home after three days with such a sour face, as if someone owes her something?!’
’Wasn’t she the one who was adamant about getting married in the first place!’
’Now that she got what she wished for, she’s acting like this, what’s she doing?!’
King Western Xia also felt a bit puzzled.
But after all, she was his niece, and it wasn’t right to ask too much.
He could only pretend not to notice and continue entertaining the Fifth Master.
After lunch.
Prince Jin’s expression soured.
King Western Xia noticed something was amiss, thinking father and daughter might have something to say.
So he took the Fifth Master to play chess.
On this side.
Hai Feng was pulled by Prince Jin into his courtyard.
As soon as they entered and closed the door.
Prince Jin was furious, loudly reprimanding.
"Fengfeng!"
"Although Western Xia has some strength, it’s far from the Chu Dynasty!"
"Your father worked hard to arrange this and fulfill your wish to become Prince Zhe’s main wife."
"What else are you dissatisfied with?!"
"Returning home after three days with such a sour face, who are you showing it to?!"
Hai Feng couldn’t hold her grievance any longer, and with red eyes, she loudly retorted.
"Father, he’s not as good as he appears!"
"Behind the scenes, he’s ruthless and vicious, shameless and despicable, he..."
"Enough!"
Prince Jin struck her abruptly.
Hai Feng, caught off guard, took the hit.
Covering her face, she stared at Prince Jin, full of disbelief.
"Father, you hit me..."
Prince Jin felt uneasy being watched, glancing at his own hand, his heart filled with reluctance.
"Fengfeng, you..."
He raised his hand intending to hit again but couldn’t bring himself to do it, so he threw his hand aside, turning away in disappointment.
"Fengfeng, he’s your husband!"
"Moreover, you say he’s ruthless, how has he harmed you?"
"Aren’t you fine?!"
"He..."
Hai Feng only uttered this word but couldn’t speak further.
She couldn’t possibly say.
He’s too rough in bed, but indeed...
Apart from that, he really hasn’t done anything too serious to her!
Damn, so cunning! She couldn’t even make a complaint!
Hai Feng stomped her foot in frustration, but remained helpless!
Prince Jin sighed, his tone softening.
"Enough!"
"Your father knows you still like that Emperor of Great Chu!"
"But the Emperor has three thousand beauties; marrying him, you would only be a concubine!"
"Prince Zhe is different; you are now the main wife!"
"Which is more important, weigh it properly!"
"In any case, don’t let your father see you like this again!"
After saying this, Prince Jin left.
Leaving only Hai Feng.
Her heart was full of grievance and anger, both conflicting emotions making her feel like she was going to explode.
"Such cunning methods, Zhao Junzhe, you just wait!"
After speaking fiercely, Hai Feng also left angrily.
...
In the carriage back to the residence.
The Fifth Master looked at the furious Hai Feng, feigning confusion.
"Princess Consort, what’s wrong with you?"
"Could it be that seeing family has upset you?"