Prince Rui, don't spoil your adopted daughter too much: she will eventually get married

It feels like a long time since they last saw each other. Not only have he and Feng Chenyi grown up, but Feng Chenji has also grown smarter over the years than in his previous life. No matter when, he still maintains the virtuous character of the prince.

No matter how much fighting there is, no matter how complicated the feelings of the person offering the glass of wine are, no matter how reluctant the person drinking the glass of wine is, the glass of wine is still drunk.

The eunuch outside the door suddenly shouted: "The Emperor has arrived——"

The prince hurriedly stepped down from his seat, and Feng Chenyi and the other princes followed behind him to greet him. Zhai Yun stood in that position and knelt down with them.

"My son, please see your father."

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

A jumble of voices rang out. Zhai Yun raised her head slightly and saw Emperor Xing'an approaching slowly. He looked old and frail. As he passed the Crown Prince, he said calmly, "Get up."

Originally, only the Crown Prince hosted the banquet, but I didn't expect that Emperor Xing'an would also come. I haven't seen Emperor Xing'an for a long time. He was scared so much by Feng Chenyi that day. I don't know whether his coming this time is a blessing or a curse.

Emperor Xing'an walked to the Crown Prince's seat and sat down. The Crown Prince walked to the Fifth Prince's seat, and the Fifth Prince moved one seat down.

Emperor Xing'an's slightly plump body seemed a bit cramped sitting in the Crown Prince's seat. His face was covered with a frown and flesh. When he spoke, the flesh on his face trembled slightly. "I didn't celebrate properly for you last time. This time, I heard that Ji'er invited you to the banquet, so I came here uninvited."

Emperor Xing'an looked at the Crown Prince after he finished speaking, "I hope I didn't interrupt you brothers from reminiscing about the past!"

The prince quickly stood up and saluted respectfully, "It is an honor for your father to come here in person."

Emperor Xing'an said, then turned to look at Feng Chenyi. He carefully examined Feng Chenyi, his face full of old age, "Now that you've grown up and are back, you must learn to help your father share his worries."

Feng Chenyi slowly stood up and saluted, "Your Highness will obey your father's orders."

Emperor Xing'an thought for a moment and said, "You are already quite old. I have indeed neglected you over the years. In a few days, I will ask your mother to help you choose a concubine. After the wedding, the military camp in the north of the city will be handed over to you, and the training of the new recruits will also be in your hands."

When Feng Chenyi heard the word "marriage", a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and even Zhai Yun's heart ached. Although Feng Chenyi was indeed past the age of marriage, Emperor Xing'an asked the Queen to help arrange it.

It was obvious that there was something fishy going on. He even brought a woman back, and Emperor Xing'an didn't even ask about it. Emperor Xing'an was so anxious to grant the marriage and give Feng Chenyi military power. It was obviously not that simple.

During these days since I returned, Prince Rui's Mansion has been like an iron cage. People outside know nothing about it, including Emperor Xing'an.

Feng Chenyi and the guards around him are all extremely powerful, and there is no shortage of gold and silver in the mansion. Emperor Xing'an wants to arrange a spy to enter Prince Rui's mansion. With the spy, Emperor Xing'an can rest assured to hand over the matter to him.

Before Feng Chenyi could say anything, Emperor Xing'an had already made up his mind, leaving no room for rebuttal: "That's it! I'm leaving."

After Emperor Xing'an finished speaking, he stood up and left.

The Fifth Prince looked at Emperor Xing'an as he left, his face filled with dissatisfaction. "I've always been in charge of that northern military camp. Why should I give it to him? I'm going to complain to Mother."

After the Fifth Prince finished speaking, he snorted at Feng Chenyi and ran away.

Feng Chenmu pulled up a smug smile, as if he had thought of something.

The Crown Prince congratulated Feng Chenyi repeatedly, "Second brother, why not take this opportunity to choose a few more concubines and also give Miss Xia in your mansion a position."

When Zhai Yun and Feng Chenyi returned home, Feng Chenyi kept frowning. Zhai Yun couldn't help but say, "Brother Yi, why don't you take this opportunity to marry Miss Xia? Fortunately, Emperor An only needs to place someone in, and whether she is the main wife or not is not that important."

Feng Chenyi forced a wry smile: "Even you can see that he is planting spies."

"Well, Prince Rui's Mansion is usually as strong as a solid wall, and he wants to know more about you." Zhai Yun didn't explain it too clearly, trying to comfort him as much as possible.

The act of Emperor Xing'an planting spies was beautified as a father's love for his son.

Feng Chenyi stopped and looked at Zhai Yun with a mixture of curiosity and displeasure. "How well do you know?" Feng Chenyi laughed at himself. "When did you start thinking of deceiving me too?"

This kind of low-level lie made Feng Chenyi feel a little ridiculous.

Seeing Feng Chenyi expose her, Zhai Yun simply spoke frankly, "He can't infiltrate you. He doesn't understand you and feels he can't control you, so he won't entrust you with important tasks."

Feng Chenyi looked at Zhai Yun, a strange emotion flashing in his eyes, like heartache and reluctance. "Do you really want me to get married? Do you think marriage is a tool to exchange for benefits?"

"Isn't this what it's like to be born into a royal family?" Zhai Yun looked at Feng Chenyi. Although she felt an indescribable emotion in her heart, she still forced herself to say, "You can't disobey his orders, right?"

Zhai Yun always spoke to Feng Chenyi's heart. He really could not disobey Emperor Xing'an's orders. He was the monarch and he was the minister.

Feng Chenyi touched Zhai Yun's hair, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he sighed: "Go back!"

She was right. This was how it was in the royal family. He had no choice but to compromise, unless he did nothing and gave up even this last bit of blood relationship.

Zhai Yun saw things more clearly than he did.

When Zhai Yun and Feng Chenyi returned to the palace, Xia Lanyan ran out crying. She looked at Feng Chenyi with tears in her eyes and choked up, "Your Highness... Is Your Highness really going to choose a concubine?"

Xia Lanyan felt very pitiful when she saw Feng Chenyi. Her tears were like beads that had broken off the string. Her face was extremely beautiful even without rouge and powder, but now it looked as miserable as a paper doll that was about to break.

Feng Chenyi glanced at him coldly and said calmly, "Yes. It's my father's decision."

Xia Lanyan choked up and burst into tears after hearing Feng Chenyi's answer. She looked at Feng Chenyi and could no longer suppress her emotions. "Then, Your Highness, can you...can you take me along...together..."

"No." Feng Chenyi said without even thinking, "This time, it was my father who chose the concubine for me, and the queen decided on her."

Xia Lanyan is just an orphan and she cannot participate in the talent show.

"I am fine with being your concubine. I don't ask for anything else. As long as I can be with the prince, everything is fine." Xia Lanyan begged desperately, not wanting to miss any chance to waver Feng Chenyi.

Zhai Yun looked at the two of them, somewhat puzzled. Wasn't Xia Lanyan Feng Chenyi's wife in his previous life? Why did Feng Chenyi seem to have no interest in Xia Lanyan in this life?

Xia Lanyan is so pitiful, but Feng Chenyi is not shaken at all and is reluctant to give her a status. Is it to protect her?

Zhai Yun was a little confused. Seeing Xia Lanyan's expression, she couldn't bear it. Zhai Yun walked over to help her up, crying so hard that she had no strength left. She explained, "This time, the prince really can't make the decision."