The Virtuous Concubine

Wen Xian heard it and reached out to twist his ear: "It's already this late, and you're still perfunctory with me like this. Be careful or I'll take you to Korqin too, and then I'll find you a big and strong woman to beat you every day."

Yinzuo felt pain and begged for mercy: "Sister, spare my life. I will never dare to do it again."

Wen Xian then let go of her hand, but her expression was still sad. Yin Zuo felt very uncomfortable seeing his sister like this.

My sister and I are born of the same mother and grew up together, so naturally I hope she can be happy. The two of us usually play and fight, and our relationship is the best.

I just hate that she is a girl. There are many things that she can do by herself, but she can’t. . .

Yinzuo asked Wenxian: "What do you think?"

Wen Xian lowered his eyes slightly, and after a moment of silence, he said, "What else can I think? I just feel a little unwilling in my heart. Am I going to marry like this and become another man's foil and embellishment?"

"My mother always told me that girls can also achieve success and shine in their own areas of expertise. If men are dragons, then women are phoenixes that can rival them side by side. It can even be the case that the phoenix is ​​on top and the dragon is on the bottom."

"Mother tried her best to persuade me not to give up my studies, and she also persuaded the Emperor and several tutors to allow me to go to school with you."

Wen Xian's eyes revealed a trace of nostalgia and regret. "I have always kept my mother's words in my heart and tried hard to do them. But now, it seems that I am getting further and further away from that goal."

Yin Zuo looked at Wen Xian, and his heart was filled with emotion. His sister was indeed more serious and excellent in her studies than he was. The Grand Tutor always said that the princess was good, but he had more potential and a promising future.

At that time, Yin Zuo didn't take it seriously. If he really had a talent that surpassed his sister, why couldn't he compare with her now? The tutor was just comforting himself.

But now it seems that the words of the Grand Tutor will come true. If my sister gets married, she won't even study anymore, and I will have enough energy.

Yinzuo also understood that his sister did not want to get married now, whether it was the Tong family or Khorchin.

But if the engagement is done this time, my sister will still have to get married even if my mother can delay it until she is eighteen or twenty years old.

"Sister, how about we go and ask the Emperor? He may not agree with you deciding on the marriage so early."

Wen Xian shook his head slightly. "Fourth brother is right. If there is no Khorchin, there are Khalkha, Chaerha, and Junggar. Besides, we can't ignore the Empress Dowager's dying wish."

"Is there no other way?" Yinzuo's face was full of anxiety.

Wen Xian also shed tears: "Perhaps this is my fate, this is the fate of all women in the world!"

"Sister, don't say that." Yinzuo held Wen Xian's hand tightly, "I will definitely find a way to help you. Just pretend you don't know about this now, and we can talk about it after we return to the palace.

"No matter what the Emperor or the Empress Dowager think, this matter can only be resolved after we return to the palace. There is no point in rushing now."

After saying this, Yinzuo went out.

Although he was not as knowledgeable as his sister in scriptures and books, he was very good at the design and production of construction equipment, and he often discussed this with Malu when he was in Yonghe Palace.

Later, he moved to the prince's residence and had frequent contacts with Dai Zi and Nan Huairen, who were around his fourth brother.

He had an idea in his mind, but he was just a bald prince and still needed his mother's help.

Seeing Yinzuo was so determined, Wen Xian began to think about how to tell his fourth brother and how he should respond if the emperor asked about it.

Fortunately, Yinzuo was right, and Kangxi felt that the matter was not urgent.

Kangxi himself was not very willing to marry his Princess Xiangrui to Khorchin.

In addition, Mingzhu and Suo'etu both had doubts about the Empress Dowager's move to marry Wen Xian, so Kangxi put the matter on hold for the time being.

If it is said that Soetu said this because the prince had a close relationship with Yonghe Palace, he did so at the prince's instruction or considering the prince.

In Kangxi's view, Mingzhu and Defei had no common interests. If he and Suo'etu had the same idea, then there was a high probability that there was something wrong with this matter.

Wen Xian felt a little relieved when she learned that the matter had been shelved, but she also understood that this was only temporary.

She knew that the Emperor would have to make a decision sooner or later, and she had to be prepared.

Yinzuo stepped up the preparation of his plan. He repeatedly tested it when his troops were resting at night, and constantly improved his design when he was in the carriage.

When Yinzuo's ideas gradually took shape, he pulled Wen Xian over and showed her how to do it.

Yinzuo took out a small box, lit a row of candles, and kept adjusting the position of the candles and the box.

Wen Xian watched him busying around, and after a closer look he discovered that there was a small hole in the box.

Yinzuo mysteriously asked Wen Xian to stand in a specific position. Then, he began to fiddle with the simple device he had carefully made.

This device was made using the principle of pinhole imaging. Although it was a bit crude, Yinzuo was full of confidence.

He adjusted the angle and intensity of the candles, constantly fine-tuning the various parts of the device.

As he operated, a strange light and shadow gradually appeared around Wen Xian. The outline of the light and shadow gradually became clearer, just like a phoenix spreading its wings and ready to fly.

Wen Xian's eyes widened, her face full of surprise and joy. She looked at the magical phoenix projection around her, as if she was surrounded by auspicious aura.

Wen Xian stretched out his hand and gently touched the light and shadow of the phoenix, but only felt the flow of air.

Surprised, she stood further away and discovered that it was only the shadow of a phoenix, and still a little blurry. It looked even more intimidating from a distance.

As the light and shadows flickered, the phoenix seemed to come alive, dancing its wings.

She knew how much effort Yinzuo had put into this device, and this magical projection also gave her a glimmer of hope.

"Yinzuo, this is truly amazing." Wen Xian exclaimed softly.

Yinzuo smiled brightly and said, "I'll find a good time to have my mother embroider a phoenix, and it will be more realistic. I'll also find a suitable opportunity to create a big momentum for you. By then, it will be up to you whether you want to get married or not."

Wen Xian shook his head slightly and said, "Time waits for no one. Moreover, you cannot do this in the palace, otherwise it will bring great danger to Yonghe Palace and my mother."

What does Phoenix mean?

If she did this in the palace, people would think that her mother was aiming for the position of empress. Moreover, there were many people in the palace, and if she did this in the palace, although the effect would be more realistic and bluffing, it would also be easier for people to find clues.

After hearing Wen Xian's words, Yinzuo reacted immediately.

This matter of natural phenomena was indeed too sensitive. He knew that his sister's worries were not unreasonable, but he was unwilling to give up the opportunity to fight for her freedom.

"Then what should we do? We have to return to Beijing soon and time is running out." Yinzuo asked with a frown.

Wen Xian smiled and blew out the candle, then picked up the box and handed it to him: "Go find Fourth Brother."