Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

He pretended to be displeased and said, "I am the emperor and I can't order her around!"

Eunuch Fu quickly explained with a smile, "Of course I can. Your Majesty is the most powerful in this world. However, Xiao Guangzi just reported that Her Royal Highness the Princess has been waiting outside the palace gate for a long time. The sun is scorching today, and I am worried that the Princess will suffer from heatstroke. Your Majesty would be distressed by that, wouldn't you?"

After hearing this, Emperor Qing Zhao's expression softened slightly, but he still reluctantly put down the papers in his hand and carefully sorted them out before saying, "Hmph! I'm too lazy to bother with you, old fellow. Let's go to Yikun Palace!"

Eunuch Fu responded with a smile, and then quickly arranged for people to prepare the sedan chair.

On the way to Yikun Palace, Emperor Qing Zhao couldn't help but recall the time when Mu Yunxi had explained to him how to use those strategies. Her understanding of these strategies was so thorough, her thoughts so clear and lucid, as if she had experienced them firsthand. He secretly suspected that Mu Yunxi must have frequently used these strategies before her rebirth. The more he thought about it, the more curious he became about Mu Yunxi's past life. He murmured to himself, "Perhaps... she could also serve on the battlefield!" At this thought, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and a hint of anticipation and admiration flashed in his eyes.

As soon as Mu Yunxi left the palace, she saw Yongle's exclusive carriage. She knew Yongle had come to pick her up. She quickly walked to the carriage and got in. Yongle smiled when he saw her coming. "I thought the emperor would keep you for a while! I was about to hand over a sign to go into the palace to find you."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunxi joked, "Do you miss me so much?" Then she came and sat down next to Yongle, put her left arm around Yongle's waist, hooked Yongle's chin with her right hand, and then kissed him gently, all in one go.

After a while, the two of them were breathing rapidly. They stopped at the right time. Although there were no other waiters in the car, they couldn't go too far. Yongle's face flushed, and he looked at Mu Yunxi, who remained calm, and asked unhappily, "Are you not moved?"

Mu Yunxi smiled and said, "How could there not be..." Then she kissed Yongle lightly on the forehead.

Yongle studied her face carefully, not missing any details, and said softly, "But I've never seen you shy."

Mu Yunxi gently hugged Yongle, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "Because the lights are off at night, you naturally can't see my expression."

Yongle's face flushed as he recalled the intimate scene of the two of them whispering in each other's ears that night. Mu Yunxi couldn't help but find it a little funny, and teased with a doting look in her eyes, "Then I won't turn off the lights tonight, so you can see what I look like when I'm shy?"

Yongle raised her head and met Mu Yunxi's eyes. She could clearly see the love in Mu Yunxi's eyes. Her eyes gradually became blurred, as if she was caught in a vortex filled with love. But she was suddenly interrupted by a crisp voice. Yongle was also awakened by the sudden sound and turned to look. It turned out to be Ruo Ling outside, reminding them that they had arrived at the mansion.

Back at the mansion, lunch was already prepared. After the two of them finished their meal, they rested for a while. Yongle revealed to Mu Yunxi that she had already sent her brother and sister to school.

Mu Yunxi showed a hint of surprise on her face and asked, "When did this happen? I didn't ask Mother yesterday and thought they went to play with the children from my cousin's family. I didn't expect you to send them to school. Yunxiao is fine, but can Yunyue be accepted as well?"

Yongle smiled and said softly, "I sent it over a few days ago. I was so excited to see you that I forgot to tell you. Aunt Xiao and the others probably felt the same way."

"Why was it sent there suddenly?" Mu Yunxi asked in confusion.

Yongle explained: "Isn't your cousin's daughter Shuwan also of marriageable age?"

Mu Yunxi was even more confused. "Is there any connection between the two?" She really couldn't figure out the connection.

Yongle sighed and said, "Outsiders think you and I are close. They think Uncle Mu was transferred to the capital because of our relationship. So many officials of varying ranks went to your Uncle Mu and Aunt Xiao to inquire about your marriage. But they rejected them all, saying that you only care about your career and have no interest in romantic matters. You are willing to dedicate yourself to your family and country, and they strongly support you."

Mu Yunxi nodded, indicating that she understood, but she still didn't understand why her cousin was involved. "Why is it related to her cousin? What does this have to do with them going to the academy?"

Yongle poked Mu Yunxi's forehead with a smirk and said, "You, you're smart about other things, but you're clueless about these things when it comes to women."

Mu Yunxi, on the other hand, came closer to her and said lovingly, "Then tell me in detail."

"Everyone who wanted to propose to you was rejected! So they set their sights on your brother and sister! But your parents rejected them all because they were too young. Therefore, now people outside are saying that your parents are ignorant of the times, and this... will only harm you in the future." Yongle frowned after saying this.

After taking a sip of tea, he continued, "But there are those who don't know what's good for them, actually letting their daughter run into your brother, intending to 'get' close to him! Luckily, your brother's servant is a perceptive person, otherwise... you would have officially gained another brother and sister-in-law! After Aunt Xiao found out about this, she no longer allowed your brother and sister to go out. So she thought of finding a school to send your brother to, and since they're all boys, he can just be on his own. It's better than being 'approached' by unknown ladies at the inn every day!"

Mu Yunxi frowned even more after hearing this, "So?"

Yongle looked at her puzzled expression and couldn't help laughing. He reached out and rubbed her cheek, "My dear Yunxi! Don't you understand? Of course, your family saw no hope, so they set their sights on your cousin's family! After all, they are all relatives, so if they get married, they will always have some connection. Your cousin's family has two daughters. Your cousin is just a clerk. The two boys in his family are fine. They can't marry their daughters here, but your cousin's daughter can."

Mu Yunxi was still a little confused: "But... what I don't understand is that my cousins' status is not good enough for the official's son, right? Of course, I'm not saying this to say anything bad about my cousins, but don't people in the capital always value matching?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she suddenly stood up and her tone became very unhappy: "They want cousin Shuwan to be a concubine?"

Yongle nodded in response, "And there are quite a few people who have this intention, and most of them are of the fourth, fifth, and sixth ranks. Although your cousin and his family also live in the post house, he is only your father's chief clerk, and these people don't take him seriously. They are always disturbing your cousin and his family, openly or secretly."

"Do you know if my cousin has agreed?" Mu Yunxi asked worriedly.

Yongle gave her a reassuring look. "No, your cousin is a man of sense. I also know that your parents feel very guilty towards your cousin's family because of this matter. I thought of helping them find a place for those two girls so that they don't have to be on guard day and night and can relax a little. So I arranged for them to work in my Qixiu Pavilion. According to the manager, those two girls are very good at embroidery. But this matter has made several elders very upset."

Mu Yunxi hugged her, kissed her on the face several times, and thanked her from the bottom of her heart: "Ayin, thank you! Thank you! Thank you for doing so much for my family!"

Yongle also kissed her face several times and said with a smile: "I am a princess, it is not difficult for me to do this! Besides, you are working hard in the front, and I don't want you to have any worries."

Mu Yunxi was moved, but suddenly she thought of where her younger brothers and sisters were now! She asked again, "Where did she send that person?"

Yongle knew what she was asking and replied, "At the Duke's Mansion! My great-grandfather and his family specially hired a teacher to teach my cousins how to read and write, so they set up a school at home. Since they were looking for a school, we sent them there so Aunt Xiao and her family wouldn't have to worry about them. When I first suggested sending them there, my great-grandfather was against it because he was worried about teaching them since they weren't his own children. But when I mentioned they were your younger siblings, he happily agreed."

Mu Yunxi suddenly remembered that Prime Minister Lin was still serving as Prime Minister, and asked curiously, "Why is Prime Minister Lin still the Prime Minister?"

Upon hearing this, Yongle explained to her, "My great-grandfather didn't want to be the prime minister. He only wanted to be the prime minister. When my royal grandfather was on the throne, he wanted to make him a marquis so that he could enjoy his old age, but he refused, saying that he only wanted to be the prime minister in this life. My royal grandfather had no choice but to ask my great-grandfather's opinion before making him the Marquis of Huai'an. Many years have passed, and my grandfather is now a duke, but my great-grandfather is still the prime minister."

Mu Yunxi objectively commented, "Old Prime Minister Lin is a man with clear career aspirations, unperturbed by external temptations. Furthermore, he is fully aware of his own talents and strengths, and is determined to fully utilize them in his position as Prime Minister to contribute to the country and its people. He's truly remarkable!"

Yongle nodded slightly in agreement, then continued, "Yes! However, many people say he's foolish. As the saying goes, 'People strive for higher places, water flows to lower places.' He could have served the country in any position, but he insisted on clinging to the position of Prime Minister. Everyone laughed at him, but my great-grandfather said, 'This is enough for my life. I don't want to waste my life's learning by living in comfort at home."

Mu Yunxi couldn't help but admire: "Prime Minister Lin is so righteous."

Yongle sighed softly, "Alas! A few days ago, when I went to the palace to pay my respects to my mother, I ran into my grandmother. She said that my eldest and second uncles were unwilling to inherit the title of Duke, and my grandfather also didn't want to be a Duke anymore. He longed to travel. But because he was old, my mother was naturally worried. In the end, she couldn't persuade my grandfather, so she had to recall my eldest uncle's eldest son, Qingfeng, who had volunteered to be an official, to the capital and make him the crown prince. As soon as Qingfeng returned, my grandfather couldn't wait to let him inherit the title of Duke. My father knew that this was unreasonable, and my great-grandfather also said that if no one was willing to inherit, it would be better to just take back the title of Duke. My father didn't agree! So he issued an edict to make my eldest cousin the Duke."