The princess is so powerful that the fish pond is full of people

Xiang Lin was teased by him and thought of the sweet and loving times they had shared. Under the candlelight, her cheeks flushed and she scolded Xiang Huayan:

"I'm telling you, if you hadn't been so persistent back then, I wouldn't have married you."

"Yes, yes, Madam, you are absolutely right. It was I who was so persistent. Madam was once the most reserved and polite girl in the capital."

Xiang Huayan recalled what happened that year, smiled and sat back on the couch, poured a cup of tea for his wife and handed it to her.

Xiang Lin suddenly thought of something and paused to take the tea.

"Chongyue is such a proud girl, and Jingchuan is not young anymore. If it doesn't work out, it will be a waste of time."

Xiang Lin looked at Xiang Huayan with some worry. The Duke Dingguo's Mansion had a high prestige in the army and held military power. If Jingchuan was really lucky enough to become Chongyue's son-in-law, the Duke Dingguo's Mansion would be even more prestigious.

The emperor may not agree to this.

Xiang Huayan understood what his wife was thinking. He put his arm around her shoulders, held her in his arms, and comforted her softly.

"In the past, you and I fell in love because of a pearl hairpin. When I came to propose marriage, your family was worried that I would be away at the border all year round, facing life and death, and couldn't provide you with adequate protection. If I were to die on the battlefield, you would be lonely for half your life. But didn't I marry you anyway?"

Xiang Huayan looked at the flickering candlelight and recalled the past:

"If I had given up after a single setback and cared about worldly rules, I wouldn't have been able to marry you, and I wouldn't have had such obedient and sensible children."

"We are already an old married couple. I'm not afraid of you laughing at me when I tell you the truth. Every time before I go to the battlefield, I always remember that you and the children are waiting for me at home. If I lose, there will be no one in the army to support me. My father will have to go to the battlefield at such an old age. You and the children will be sad for me. I can't bear to leave the wife I brought home with so much effort."

Xiang Lin was moved to tears and laughter by his words. She was so moved that she had long forgotten that she was worried about her son.

"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Don't worry about them. Jingchuan is a sensible child and has his own ideas. Let him try. Even if he fails, he is a man of integrity and will find his own happiness sooner or later."

"You don't have to worry about this. I'll go talk to my son. A Zheng's coming-of-age ceremony is less than a month away. Madam knows that I'm a skilled warrior on horseback, but I'm not good at this kind of girl's affairs. I'll have to trouble you to take charge. My daughter Xiang Huayan's coming-of-age ceremony must be a grand occasion. I want everyone in the capital to know that my daughter is beautiful and outstanding, and not everyone is worthy of her."

Seeing her husband so excited, Xiang Lin's attention instantly turned to A Zheng's coming-of-age ceremony.

There are less than 25 days left, so it’s time to get started.

"Don't worry, my husband. Although A Zheng's coming-of-age ceremony may not be as majestic as Chong Yue's, it will definitely not be inferior to it."

Xiang Lin still remembers the grand ceremony on the day of her sister-in-law's coming-of-age ceremony, which was almost even grander than the coming-of-age ceremony of the princesses in the imperial palace at that time.

She only has one daughter, A Zheng, and A Zheng will definitely marry into another family in the future. She wants to hold a grand coming-of-age ceremony for A Zheng, and it would be best if everyone in the capital would remember it.

When A Zheng's future husband's family is confused, she has to consider whether she has the ability to do so.

Seeing this, Xiang Huayan felt relieved. As long as his wife didn't take Jingchuan's love for Chongyue to heart, Jingchuan's problem would be easy to solve.

When Xiang Jingchuan learned during dinner that his cousin was actually the Princess Zhenguo, who was famous at a young age, had outstanding political achievements, and was a talented writer, he was only surprised for a moment, but he quickly accepted the reality.

Fortunately, it's Her Royal Highness the Princess, and the Emperor hasn't granted Her Royal Highness the Princess a marriage yet, so he still has a chance.

It's just that it's hard to tell his mother. Her Royal Highness the Princess is different from those noble ladies in the capital. She has an extremely noble status. There are very few people in this world who are worthy of such an outstanding Princess. If his mother knows about this, she will probably directly persuade him to give up.

Xiang Jingchuan was just thinking about it when he heard a servant outside coming to tell him that his father was looking for him.

When Xiang Jingchuan went to Xuancao Garden, he thought again and again in his mind, wondering why his father wanted to see him so late.

When he arrived at the small study in Xuancao Garden, an idea slowly emerged in his mind: Could it be that his father and mother knew that he loved Her Royal Highness the Princess?

"My son greets his father. I wonder what he wants to see me about."

Xiang Huayan turned around and looked at his grown-up son. His facial features resembled him, but his eyebrows and eyes resembled his wife's.

"I've discussed this with your mother. Since you already have someone you like, we don't want to restrict you. If the girl is also interested in you, no matter her family background, as long as she has noble character, we will propose marriage on your behalf. If she doesn't want to, you should not insist too much."

Xiang Jingchuan didn't expect the surprise to come so suddenly. He hadn't figured out how to tell his father and mother, but as expected, nothing could be hidden from his mother.

"I understand, son. Thank you, father."

"Okay, it's getting late, you should go back first."

Xiang Huayan looked at his usually steady son, who was now so happy that he was dizzy because of a single sentence, and shook his head helplessly.

It’s not easy to marry a princess, and Chongyue is even less so. This kid… I’m afraid he’s going to be a disaster for me.

Liang Chongyue had no idea that there was a drama going on in Xuancao Garden after she left. Her carriage got stuck not long after leaving the Duke Dingguo Mansion.

"Your Highness, the carriages ahead have stopped in front of Prince Yi's mansion. They seem to be waiting for someone. I'm afraid they won't leave for a while. I'll ask them to move aside and let our carriage go first."

"Go."

Liang Chongyue remembered that the invitation sent by the doorman today mentioned that there would be a lantern festival on Chang'an Avenue tonight, and these people were here to wait for the young masters and young ladies from Prince Yi's Mansion to accompany them.

Liang Chongyue sat in the carriage and waited for a while, but the carriage didn't move. Instead, he met an acquaintance.

"Ruan Qian, daughter of the Grand Secretary, pays respect to Her Royal Highness. Ever since returning home from her leave, Ruan Qian has often missed the joyful conversations she and Her Royal Highness shared in the palace. The Lantern Festival on Chang'an Avenue tonight is incredibly lively, and we'd like to invite Her Royal Highness to join us. Are you free?"

Liang Chongyue patted the system's dog head, and his fingers slid across the inner wall of the carriage, finally landing in front of where Ruan Qian was standing. He put his mouth close to the system's ear and whispered a conspiracy.

"Do you know how to cook? It's up to you. If you do well, go back and ask Chef Li to roast a whole chicken for you."

Hearing the word roast chicken, the system became excited. It aimed at the place the host had just pointed, slowly moved to the side of the carriage, and opened the door with its head.

Ruan Qian saw the carriage door open from the inside and thought that Her Royal Highness the Princess was about to come out.

Looking at the envious and admiring eyes of the noble ladies around her, the pride in her eyes was about to overflow.