The Eternal Beauty of the City of Wealth

The Queen glanced around at everyone and said, "My Lords, I have decided to include the King's wedding day in the holiday."

"From the first to the tenth day of May every year, we have a ten-day holiday to commemorate the occasion."

Zixuan looked at the queen in surprise and anger, opened his mouth but dared not say anything.

This was happening in the imperial court, and he couldn't quarrel with his mother in front of so many ministers.

After thinking about it, she closed her mouth helplessly.

The ministers were delighted again. It was great that there were so many holidays every year. They finally had time to take their families out for a trip.

Time passed quickly, and half a month had passed before we knew it. Everyone was busy preparing for Zixuan's wedding.

After several months of careful care from everyone, Xiao Zixu's body has finally returned to normal.

That afternoon, Zixuan was playing with his son when Zichi came to report that Prince Guang wanted to see him and was already waiting in the imperial study.

She was immediately stunned. What was Prince Guang doing here again?

The study was right next to the bedroom, and she walked in.

As soon as Jiang Guang saw Zixuan, he strode up to her.

He immediately held her in his arms and said in a trembling voice: "Xuan, Xuan'er, Guang, Guang is almost missing you to death!"

Zixuan was startled. What was going on? Why were they hugging each other as soon as they met?

She pushed Jiang Guang away forcefully: "Brother Guang, what do you mean by this? Don't you know that there are differences between men and women, and that you shouldn't touch each other?"

Jiang Guang was startled and quickly let go of the big hand that was holding her.

Then he said with a look of grievance: "I'm sorry, Sister Xuan."

"My brother missed you so much that he couldn't help himself and offended you. Please don't be angry, sister."

Zixuan calmed himself down and said amiably, "It's alright, my brother is not young anymore. You need to be more prudent in your actions in the future."

"Okay, okay, I will follow your instructions and will discipline myself in the future."

"Well, please take a seat. I wonder why you've come all the way to see me, Brother Guang?"

"Sister, I heard that you are getting married. I have been in love with you for a long time."

"I came here this time to marry my sister and become her husband."

Prince Guang blushed and said everything he wanted to say in one breath.

Zixuan chuckled awkwardly, "Brother Guang, I've known your feelings for a long time."

"I have thought about this matter. From all aspects, it is impossible for the two of us to become husband and wife."

"Why? Why can others do it, but I can't?"

"Because you are the crown prince of Qi."

"For you, I can give up being the crown prince!"

Zixuan smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Brother Guang, this matter is not as simple as you said."

"Even if you don't become the crown prince, your father and the ministers will not agree."

"Listen to my analysis. Ever since the Great Zhou divided the feudal states, our ancestors have been engaged in constant warfare, resulting in countless casualties."

"Now, Qi has destroyed my Lai State, and the entire Zi clan has been slaughtered by your father."

"Lai and Qi have been feuding for generations."

"Even if your father agreed to this, my mother, the ministers in the court, and the countless families of the soldiers who died because of Qi would not agree."

"Have you ever thought that it's just because of our little affair?"

"My ministers, my people, how will they view me, and where will they place me?"

"Who would still support a king like me who is disloyal, unfilial, unkind and unjust?"

"If this incident causes civil unrest in my Fugui City, won't I become a sinner for all eternity?"

"The marriage I'm waiting for is not as casual as that of ordinary people's families."

"This marriage involves many aspects and it's not something we can change at will."

"Brother Guang, do you understand now?"

Prince Guang sat down on the chair like a deflated ball.

The passion just now disappeared immediately.

He stretched out his hands in frustration and grabbed his hair hard.

He murmured to himself with a look of pain on his face, "Why was I born into an imperial family? Why did I have the surname Jiang? Why am I the crown prince?"

"But, Xuan'er, I really like you so much. I really can't forget you."

"Do you know how my brother spends his days?"

"I have no appetite, and all I can think of is your shadow."

"You said you won't marry your brother. So, sister, please tell me, what should Guang do from now on?"

Zixuan shook her head gently: "Brother Guang, there is nothing I can do about this matter."

"The only way is to rely on time. Time is the best medicine."

"As time goes by, your feelings for your sister will gradually fade away."

Then she stood up again and patted Jiang Guang's shoulder heavily.

Gently comforting him, "Brother Guang, let go of this feeling. It will never be possible for the two of us."

"Listen to my sister's advice. There are many better flowers in the world. Why should you be so obsessed with just one flower, my sister?"

"A real man should be able to take on responsibilities and let go, and always put the overall situation first."

"You have to look forward to everything. You are still young and have a long way to go."

"Maybe in the near future, you will meet a woman who is better than your sister."

The prince buried his head in Zixuan's arms in pain, wrapped his arms around her slender waist, and cried.

Zixuan stood there, looking at the big boy silently.

This time she did not refuse the prince's hug, but gently stroked his hair with her hands out of heartache.

It seems that this is the child's first love. Alas, there is nothing we can do. The painful feeling of a broken heart is known to everyone who has experienced it.

Alas, I really can't do the opposite, although she also likes this child very much, alas, I don't want to think about it anymore.

After crying for a while, Jiang Guang slowly straightened up and wiped his tears.

In a tone of grievance, he said, "Since my sister doesn't want to marry me, can we still be brother and sister like before?"

Zixuan wiped the tears from his eyes with pity: "It's okay, brother Guang, sister will always be your sister Xuan, and will always be your strong and reliable backing."

Upon hearing this, the prince immediately burst into laughter: "Yes, okay, thank you Sister Xuan."

"Excuse me, sister, can I, as your family member, go and welcome your brothers-in-law in?"

"That's great. Sister is worried about not having anyone close to her. It just so happens that Guangdi can take on this important task."

"Okay, listen to my father. On your wedding day, he and the queen will also attend your wedding."

"Oh? That's great! I've already sent invitations to all the vassal states. I didn't expect your father to get the news so quickly."

"Yes, because we are close, we receive news quickly."

"Very good. There is still half a month before my wedding. Brother, please don't go back to Linzi."

"I will arrange for you to stay at the Ambassador Hotel, and I will cover all expenses."

Jiang Guang was delighted and bowed, saying, "Thank you very much, sister. Thank you very much, sister."

"My brother came so suddenly that I didn't have time to buy a gift for me. I even made you spend money on me. I feel so ashamed."

Zixuan smiled faintly: "Brother Guang, what are you talking about?"

"Now, you and I are as close as family. We are one family and we should not talk behind each other's backs. You must never be so polite again in the future."

Jiang Guang nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay."

At this time, Prince Guang's mood had improved greatly, so the two of them started chatting happily in the study.

Jiang Guang was very talkative. He told Zixuan everything about his life from childhood to adulthood.

He told everything, including the fact that he was sent to the State of Jin as a hostage by his father when he was young.

Zi Xuan listened to his story attentively, and couldn't help but feel more sympathy for this big boy.