La pluie printanière est comme du vin, les saules comme de la fumée

Chapitre 10

Situ Xingyun narrowed his eyes slightly.

"I wonder where the princess likes to linger? When I have some free time, I will accompany her for a walk. It would be a beautiful story in Fengxi. His Majesty will surely be pleased."

Feng Xue bit her lip. He's really not easily fooled! She still underestimated him.

At this moment, the woman in green offered Luohua tea, saying, "Princess, tea."

Feng Xue accepted the Luohua tea, slightly lifted her veil, and took a small sip.

The tea was icy cold, refreshing and invigorating. The fatigue from writing all night seemed to gradually disappear as the tea entered my heart.

Feng Xue's eyes flashed with a piercing light, as if the Feng Xue with the dim eyes just now was just an illusion.

"Your Highness, let's make a deal!"

Situ Xingyun was slightly taken aback. Looking into her bright eyes, he found that she possessed a captivating charm.

“…Oh?! A deal?” Situ Xingyun raised his eyebrows, seemingly surprised.

Feng Xue sat down, and Qingyi immediately took the remaining half cup of Luohua tea.

Clearing her throat, Fengxue said, "Your Highness, since our marriage, we haven't had a proper talk about our relationship. I think it's better to be upfront and discuss things directly than to continue living like this in vain. This will be beneficial for both of us."

Situ Xingyun remained silent, simply staring at her.

Feng Xue continued, "For the Prince, marrying Feng Xue must have been an unwilling thing. Moreover, before marrying the Prince, Feng Xue had already heard that he was extremely fond of beauty. However, due to the imperial decree, the Emperor's favor towards me, and the fact that I am the only princess of Fengxi, the Prince was forced to marry Feng Xue..."

A woman in green handed over tea. Feng Xue took a sip of the Luohua tea to moisten her throat and said, "Feng Xue is self-aware enough to know that the Prince's feelings for Feng Xue are absolutely... um... like..." She pointed a finger to a fly lingering on the table, "...like that fly..."

Situ Xingyun raised an eyebrow and opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, Feng Xue's words are definitely not a ploy to win me over. Besides, Feng Xue grew up in the palace and has seen all kinds of men. Moreover, it is impossible for Feng Xue to fall in love with a man who abandoned his bride on their wedding night and whom he has only met once or twice. Feng Xue's feelings for Your Highness are the same as Your Highness's feelings for Feng Xue. So, please rest assured, Your Highness."

Situ Xingyun's lips curled slightly, clearly intrigued.

"Princess, what do you wish to trade with me?"

Feng Xue, her lips curved into a smile beneath the veil.

Blinking, Feng Xue said softly, "In front of everyone, Feng Xue will cooperate with Your Highness to be a virtuous wife and loving mother, just like at yesterday's banquet. Moreover, no matter how long Your Highness wants to take a concubine or how long you want to stay in the brothel, Feng Xue will never interfere and will manage the Pingyan Prince's Mansion in an orderly manner, never disgracing the Pingyan Prince's Mansion..." Looking at Situ Xingyun, his expression was indifferent, as if he was not interested in these conditions, "Furthermore, if Your Highness ever wants to divorce his wife, Feng Xue will definitely cooperate fully, and Your Highness's military power will remain safe and sound."

Situ Xingyun trembled violently and stood up abruptly.

"Hehe..." A light laugh rang out. "Your Highness, why be surprised? You and I both know that this grand wedding is nothing more than a bargaining chip for mutual checks and balances. No matter how much Father Emperor dotes on Fengxue, he will prioritize the safety of the nation. Besides, this has always been the case throughout history."

A faint hint of mockery flickered in Feng Xue's eyes.

Situ Xingyun suddenly laughed: "Truly worthy of being called the talented princess of Fengxi, your mind is indeed clear!" He said seriously: "Then what are the conditions for the princess's deal with me?"

"Freedom." Feng Xue said, word by word, "Feng Xue only asks that Your Highness not interfere with what Feng Xue does and not ask where Feng Xue goes. Of course, everything Feng Xue does will absolutely not harm Your Highness's interests."

Staring at her, Situ Xingyun's eyes flashed with a complex light. After a long while, a smile appeared on his lips. "Okay, I agree."

Feng Xue lowered her eyes, concealing the joy in them. This would make things much easier.

Suddenly, remembering something, Feng Xue raised her eyes and said, "Your Highness, Qingyi is my person."

"Know."

"That's good." Beneath her veil, Feng Xue smiled in a way that Situ Xingyun couldn't see, but to Situ Xingyun, her eyes were filled with smiles for the first time. "I hope we can have a pleasant collaboration."

Seemingly infected by her smile, Situ Xingyun also smiled.

The princess's eyes have an infectious magic. Looking at the prince and princess's smiles, the woman in green thought to herself.

Looking into her smiling eyes, Situ Xingyun suddenly felt a sense of disorientation, as if he remembered something, and felt a slight pang in his heart.

He shook his head, shaking off the sting in his heart, and nodded to Feng Xue, saying, "I will not disturb the princess's rest any longer."

Feng Xue nodded slightly.

Volume One: A Woman Among the People Knows Qingyun's Night Walk

When Fengxue opened her eyes, the sun was already high in the sky. Brilliant sunlight streamed into the snow pavilion, and Fengxue seemed to be enveloped in its warmth.

She smiled.

She loves waking up in the sunlight.

That way, she would feel as if she were awakened by the sunlight. She considered it a wonderful experience.

Turning her head, she saw Qingyi looking at her with a beaming smile.

"Princess, Qingyi will help you with your hair and makeup."

"No, thank you." Feng Xue shook her head. "Qingyi, didn't I tell you I don't need anyone to serve me when I'm asleep?"

"But Qingyi wants to watch the princess sleep." Qingyi still smiled.

Feng Xue's lips twitched. "You're hopeless." She touched her face. "What's so attractive about a face like this? Isn't Qingyi afraid?"

"No, Princess. I've served you since I was a child, and I've seen so much of you that I'm used to it. I even think the Princess's face is more beautiful than the beauties in the Prince's mansion!"

"Always talking nonsense!" Feng Xue walked to the dressing table, sat down, and looked at Qingyi's reflection in the bronze mirror. She asked, "Qingyi, are you not afraid of Situ Xingyun now? If Situ Xingyun hears you, Qingyi might be punished!"