After rebirth, the abstinent prince wants to marry me every day

"Princess, tell me, does the King of Loyalty like you?"

After Fu Guang and Zhu Qing'an left the Zhongyi Palace, they walked a long way before getting on a plain-looking carriage. They even carefully checked to see if anyone was following them.

Fu Guang's words stunned Zhu Qing'an, who was about to take a plum to satisfy his craving. Then he smiled silently and stuffed the plum directly into Fu Guang's mouth.

Fu Guang's face suddenly wrinkled up because of the sour taste of the dried plums, and his little face looked like a bitter gourd.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could the King of Loyalty fall for me?" Zhu Qing'an said as he took another plum and put it into his mouth. The sour and sweet taste made Zhu Qing'an squint his eyes in satisfaction.

Although Zhu Qing'an knew that she was beautiful and had a good family background, she was not so narcissistic as to think that all the outstanding men in the world would like her.

Others might be fooled by appearance, but Zhu Qingan knew that Bian Jingsheng would not.

Bian Jingsheng didn't seem to be interested in women. Even at the end of his previous life, she had never heard that Bian Jingsheng had any concubines or married.

In Zhu Qing'an's opinion, Bian Jingsheng has great ambitions in his heart. How could such an ambitious and broad-minded man be obsessed with petty love affairs?

"But the King of Loyalty treats you, Princess, very differently. I have never heard of the King of Loyalty being so close to other girls!" Fu Guang explained softly.

There was one thing she didn't tell the princess, which was that Prince Zhongyi would always secretly look at the princess. How could she describe the look in his eyes? Even she, an outsider, felt that it was so affectionate.

"What's the difference? Do you like him just because he helped me a few times? Fu Guang, have you ever thought that standing behind me is Marquis Wen'an and the Queen Mother. Maybe the King of Loyalty helps me not only because of me, but also because of my identity!" Zhu Qing'an analyzed calmly.

After all, compared to everyone around her, she was the only one who knew that Prince Zhongyi had ambitions for the chair. For such an ambitious person, wouldn't it be much easier to achieve twice the result with half the effort if the Marquis Wen'an and the Queen Mother could help?

She didn't want to think of Bian Jingsheng as being so utilitarian, and even admitted in her heart that Bian Jingsheng was excellent, but there were some things that she always had to consider more, instead of just thinking that others admired her when they showed a little kindness.

My aunt once said that the worst thing a girl should do is be in love.

"It was I who wanted to cheat!" Fu Guang also came to her senses instantly, even though she still felt that Prince Zhongyi had some feelings for her princess.

It was already dark when the two returned to the mansion. Fu Guang and Zhu Qing'an were unaware of this. In the dark, Chuan Gu watched the two return home safely, then turned around and went back to report.

In Yongfu Courtyard, Wen Anhou had been waiting for a long time. When he saw his daughter come back, he first asked about Bian Jingsheng's injuries.

Zhu Qing'an told everyone the truth, but he concealed the fact that he had to go to the Prince of Loyalty's Mansion every day to supervise Bian Jingsheng changing the medicine.

She knew that given how much her father cared about her, he would never let a girl like her be alone with a man like the King of Loyalty.

"Thank goodness, thank goodness!" Marquis Wen'an breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand to let the servants serve dinner. Tonight Marquis Wen'an will have dinner at his daughter's Yongfuyuan.

The father and daughter hadn't had a meal together for some time. Although they were both in the mansion, Marquis Wen'an was usually very busy and rarely had meals in the mansion.

He was also considerate of his daughter and never asked her to come to pay her respects in the morning or evening, giving her a lot of freedom.

"Father, what do you think of the King of Loyalty?" Zhu Qing'an asked, but she answered her own question. "My daughter thinks that the King of Loyalty is ruthless but not cruel. He is a master at using troops, cares for the people, and commands a large army. He is truly rare!"

"What does my daughter mean?" Marquis Wen'an's expression darkened. It was not a good idea for a prince to have the support of the people and the power of the military.

"My daughter is dull, I just think that this person can only be befriended!" Zhu Qing'an said, but worried that her father would not understand, she continued, "Now your majesty is very suspicious of the Wen'an Marquis Mansion and my aunt, and your majesty is extravagant, and the people are already suffering. If..."

She didn't say what came next, but she knew her father would understand, and she also hoped that her father would not offend Bian Jingsheng.

"Father understands!" Wen Anhou patted his daughter's shoulder with relief.

Being in the court, Marquis Wen'an knew very well that the current emperor was extremely licentious. He was also very clear that as long as the time came, the Marquis Wen'an Mansion would be eliminated by the emperor.

His daughter's words reminded him and also made Marquis Wen'an plan to go to the palace to discuss with the empress dowager soon. Some things should be prepared early.

"I heard that it was you who recommended Yiqing to join the Xiushen Pavilion?" Wen Anhou picked up a piece of lotus root slice for his daughter and asked casually.

Although Zhu Yiqing is the only son of Marquis Wen'an, Marquis Wen'an has never paid attention to this son over the years. Apart from providing him with food and clothing, he has no fatherly love for him. He always feels that his actions back then were a betrayal of his wife.

But these days, the lady's repeated behavior has hurt Marquis Wen'an's heart. He often goes to Qu Garden for a short rest, and he finds that he feels a little guilty towards Qu Yuan and her two children.

"Father, you also know that those teachers in the Self-cultivation Pavilion cannot be admitted just by my recommendation. It is also because of my own ability, my third brother!" Zhu Qing'an praised.

"How could I not know that you and Concubine Qu are very close!" Marquis Wen'an asked tentatively. It was not that he was dissatisfied with his daughter's behavior, but he was a little puzzled as to why his daughter suddenly stopped being close to her biological mother and instead cared so much about a concubine.

Zhu Qing'an stood up, scooped a bowl of duck soup for his father, and spoke with a smile.

"Mrs. Qu is kindhearted, and my second sister and third brother know their limits and are sensible. After all, they are always a father's children, and the Marquis's family has few descendants, so naturally they should be close! My daughter was unaware of the true circumstances of what happened back then, and I believe my second sister and third brother are innocent. Father should compensate them, so as to avoid leaving others heartbroken!"

As Marquis Wen'an looked at the golden and non-greasy duck soup in the bowl, he couldn't help but think of Concubine Qu's good cooking skills. He also heard from Butler Mai that Concubine Qu often made meals and pastries for his daughter and sent her clothes embroidered by herself. This kind of thoughtfulness was very rare.

"I see, you're the most sensible!" Wen Anhou drank a mouthful of duck soup and said with satisfaction, "Mrs. Qu has mentioned your kindness to me more than once!"

"That's also the duty of Aunt Qu and her two sons. After all, the third brother is father's only son, and father should pay attention to him. The Wen'an Marquis Mansion will still need the third brother in the future!" Zhu Qing'an advised.

She knew that many people were secretly laughing at her father for not having a successor, and that this was actually her father's own fault, but now Zhu Qing'an wanted to change all that.

Marquis Wen'an sighed deeply. He was smart and wise in public, but he had been stumbling in love all his life.

Before, even if his daughter had mentioned this matter, Marquis Wen'an would not have considered it. But now, thinking of the letters from his wife and the Yang family pouring out their heartfelt feelings, he finally compromised.

He has failed miserably in love, and he cannot fail again in family and children. I hope it's not too late.