Quick Wear: Love still depends on two love brains

Hua Shi: “…”

What should he know?

"Sir, Miss Chen is a scholar who will take the imperial examination this year. She promised me that if she passes, she will redeem me. But don't worry, sir, I will still be by your side."

Bai Yi spoke, his eyes filled with joy and anticipation, but also with a hint of uneasiness, as he carefully observed Hua Shi's expression.

"Have you already decided to be together forever?"

"Yes, sir, Mr. Chen promised me that he would marry me and we would be together for the rest of our lives." A happy smile was on Bai Yi's face, and the smile was bright and pure.

Hua Shi lowered his eyes, a pair of people for life, what a beautiful vision.

Unfortunately, he never had such luck. A bitter smile appeared on his lips, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions.

"Bai Yi, when you get married, I will definitely prepare a generous dowry for you."

Hua Shi raised his head and tried to make his voice sound full of joy and blessing.

"Young Master, for so many years, we have had a place to live thanks to your care. I will never forget your kindness. I have also bought several courtyards in the past few years. How can I trouble you to spend money again?" The man in white said anxiously, his eyes full of gratitude and determination.

Hua Shi smiled and shook his head, his smile showing a sense of relief and comfort. "You all grew up with me, and I regard you as my own brothers. I only wish you happiness."

Bai Yi's eyes turned red when he heard this, and he knelt down with a plop.

"Thank you very much, sir. I only hope that you can also win the heart of one person and stay with him till old age."

Hua Shi paused without saying a word.

He slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the moonlight in the sky with dark eyes.

The dream kept replaying in his mind. If she betrayed him in the future, then they would go to hell together. After all, he had nothing to lose, right?

Hua Shi curled the corners of his mouth, and with a wave of his hand, the Buddhist scriptures on the table shattered into pieces.

The torn pieces of paper fell like snowflakes, as if symbolizing his almost collapsed sanity.

The night wind blew, ruffling his hair, but it couldn't blow away the darkness that was spreading wildly in his heart.

Hua Shi just stood there quietly, his figure looking lonely, resolute and with a creepy madness in the moonlight.

……

Quan Jiuxi began her simple and unpretentious life in court. Every day before dawn, when the capital was still shrouded in thick darkness, she would slowly wake up to the gentle calls of the palace maids.

The candlelight flickered in the dim light, illuminating her sleepy yet quickly awake face.

Dressed in gorgeous and solemn court robes with exquisite embroidery, every stitch shows the royal majesty and dignity.

The morning breeze brought a hint of coolness and gently blew across the numerous palaces of the imperial palace.

Surrounded by palace maids, Quan Jiuxi hurried to the court along the winding bluestone road.

The palace lanterns swayed slightly in the wind, casting hazy and blurred light and shadows.

After the morning court session ended, before she had time to relax her tense nerves, she was pulled away by the Grand Tutor to learn how to govern the country.

In the study, warm sunlight shines through the carved window lattices, falling on the ground in strands, forming patches of mottled and dazzling light.

Quan Jiuxi sat upright at the desk, his expression focused and serious. He nodded slightly from time to time while listening to the Taifu's teachings. The pen in his hand rustled on the paper, recording those important strategies for governing the country.

In the past few days, she not only had to learn these things, but also had to be pestered by Quan Tanghua to go to the military camp.

In the military camp, the military flags were flying majestically and the soldiers' shouts were deafening.

Quan Jiuxi exchanged martial arts with several female generals and also improved the food for Quan Tanghua's army.

The soldiers who were originally suspicious of her, saw that Her Royal Highness not only displayed superb martial arts, but also had no arrogance of a noble family, and could also ensure that everyone had meat to eat every meal. Their attitude towards her gradually changed from suspicion to admiration.

……

In the study, bright sunlight shines through the thin curtains and softly falls on Kwon Sook-mu and Kwon Jiu-hee.

Quan Shumu had a serious face and his eyes were as sharp as a sword. He stared at Quan Jiuxi's answer, not missing any details.

The lesson was over, the tutor left, and Quan Jiuxi was left alone.

"Ask your father to prepare a banquet for you tomorrow, and it's time for you to choose a concubine." Quan Shumu tilted his head slightly and said solemnly.

When Quan Jiuxi heard this, his thoughts drifted away instantly. He remembered that he had been busy these days and had not even visited Hua Shi.

Let’s deal with the selection of a concubine first.

"Mother, what if I already have someone I like?" Quan Jiuxi raised his head and looked directly at Quan Shumu.

"Oh? Who is it? Which family's son?" Quan Shumu raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

"They are not the minister's family."

"So you are from the common people? So what? You can stay and be a concubine. If you really like her, there is nothing wrong with being a concubine." Quan Shumu's expression did not change, and his tone was flat but revealed unquestionable majesty.

Quan Jiuxi knew in his heart that saying this was the biggest concession the empress had made.

But how could Quan Jiuxi let down the little villain he had been thinking about?

"His name is Hua Shi." Quan Jiuxi's face was calm, and his voice, although soft, revealed unquestionable firmness.

"Who are you talking about?! The brothel man?!"

Quan Shumu slammed the table in anger, and the heavy sandalwood table made a dull "bang" sound under the huge force, as if the whole palace was shaking.

The phoenix's eyes were wide open, with anger burning in them, and his face was ashen, like a dark cloud. The wrath of thunder suddenly erupted, which was chilling.

Quan Jiuxi looked calm and unmoved, "Yes."

It's just one simple word, but it reveals unwavering determination.

Quan Shumu covered her chest with her hands, as if she was so angry at the disobedient words that her heart and lungs were about to burst. She stretched out a trembling jade finger and pointed it directly at Quan Jiuxi, "I thought you had grown up, you..."

The words got stuck in her throat, she was extremely angry, her delicate body trembled slightly, and the pearls and jade on her gorgeous clothes swayed with it.

Quan Jiuxi's expression did not change at all, and he looked at the empress calmly.

"Do you know who you really are? You are the Crown Princess! You will inherit my throne in the future. Even if you are not from an official family, you must have a clean background. You... are you crazy?"

Quan Shumu shouted angrily, his voice was deafening and echoed in the empty palace, full of anger and disappointment.

"Your son's thoughts are very clear." Quan Jiuxi's voice was as firm as a rock. Although his voice was not loud, it had the power to penetrate people's hearts.

"You...kneel down." Quan Shumu's delicate body trembled slightly as she shouted angrily, her voice carrying an order that could not be disobeyed.

Quan Jiuxi didn't hesitate at all, and knelt down with a "thump", his body straight.

"You will kneel here today until you figure it out, then you can stand up and answer!"

After Quan Shumu finished speaking, she angrily turned away, and her wide sleeves brought up a gust of wind. The female officials behind her were silent as a mouse and hurriedly followed her.

Quan Jiuxi straightened his back and made his position clear, "Mother Queen, if I cannot control the people around me, I would rather not take the position of Crown Princess."

The voice echoed in the empty palace, revealing determination and fearlessness.

"You...you...a rebellious son!"

Quan Shumu stepped forward and raised her jade palm, which stopped in mid-air, trembling slightly with anger.

However, when he met Quan Jiuxi's determined eyes, he was unable to let go and could only turn around and leave angrily.

Quan Jiuxi knelt on the ground and pursed her lips. Raindrops fell, wetting her clothes and hair.

Soon, the news that Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess was punished to kneel spread throughout the palace, and everyone had different expressions.

Some looked surprised, some were secretly delighted, and some were worried.

A fine drizzle fell from the sky, as thin as silk threads, and the entire palace was shrouded in mist.

Jiang Chen came slowly, carefully supported by his attendants, his embroidered shoes stepping lightly on the slippery stone road.

When she arrived next to Quan Jiuxi, the hem of her skirt was slightly wet.

"Xi'er, how did you make your mother so angry?" Jiang Chen's face was full of worry, and his brows were slightly furrowed.