The Eldest Daughter Reborn: She Provoked the Obsessive Crown Prince and Couldn't Escape

When Fu Luan arrived at the Liangyi Hall, Yuan Jiu had already arrived ahead of him; Fu Yuan was also present.

"This child is named Fu Jin, the twin sister of my fourth son Fu Ze, as mentioned before, and the true eldest daughter of the Fu family," Yu Weiyan said, glancing at Fu Luan with a mocking smile.

The Emperor raised an eyebrow and said, "I remember... didn't you say last time that this child was born..."

Yu Weiyan smiled and said, "I only recently learned that she was not completely dead back then. The lady's family's physician saved her from the brink of death!"

"Later, the lady secretly named her 'Fu Jin' and raised her in the countryside without informing me, so that she could grow up carefree until she was seventeen years old."

"Recently, because she wanted to acknowledge her ancestral roots, so..."

The Emperor frowned and said, "Logically speaking, this is a private matter between your Chang'an Marquis's Mansion and the Fu family, and I have no need to interfere."

"However, the matter of the 'eldest daughter of the Fu family' involves the ancestral precepts of the Great Wei and the matter of establishing an heir, so I have to inquire about it carefully."

“Your family says one minute that A-Luan is the eldest legitimate daughter, and the next minute that she isn’t, and that the eldest legitimate daughter died at birth.”

"Now you're saying the eldest daughter isn't dead, that she's the young woman right here... Marquis of Chang'an, you're really something!"

The emperor slammed his hand on the table and rose to his feet, and everyone knelt down.

Only Fu Yuan bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger! This matter is a secret of the Fu family, and my father... truly did not know about it before."

"Even I, your humble servant, only learned of this matter when my mother entrusted the Fu family to me before her death."

“Fu Jin is indeed the eldest daughter of the Fu family in this generation. Your humble servant is willing to guarantee this with the title of ‘Marquis of Yongning’ and the official position of ‘General of the Left’!”

Yu Weiyan wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and continued, "Yes, Your Majesty! There is a female physician who will deliver the baby for the lady—"

"As evidenced by the records of Fu Ling's mother, who once treated Prince Yan, the baby girl had a black birthmark on her right ankle..."

Fu Luan glanced at her father.

Back when Zhengzheng was still his daughter, he kicked Fuling out because Fuling publicly pointed out that Zhengzheng had miscarried;

Now, in order to prove Fu Jin's identity and to use her status as the "eldest daughter of the Fu family" to make himself the "father of the Crown Princess" again, he shamelessly brought out Fu Ling's mother's records as evidence...

Yu Weiyan's shamelessness is probably only comparable to that of Yuan Lu, whose head has been stolen!

The Emperor checked the records and then sent a palace maid to examine the birthmark in secret. It was indeed consistent with the drawing in the records.

The Emperor, however, was in no hurry to make a decision. He simply smiled and asked Fu Luan, "A Luan, your position and status are about to be replaced by someone else. You're probably going to be sad!"

Fu Luan laughed and said, "I'm overjoyed to have an older sister, how could I be sad? Besides..."

She glanced at Fu Jin, her smile widening. "Besides, you're a great beauty, sister!"

Upon hearing this, everyone felt much more at ease; only Xiao Jiu remained solemn, lost in thought.

The Emperor nodded and said, "Truly a display of great character, neither jealous nor angry! With the head of the Fu family stepping forward and the midwife's records as evidence, I order the Grand Minister to change Fu Jin's household registration. However, Fu Jin..."

"This humble woman is here!" Fu Jin had been standing in the hall for half a day, and only spoke when she heard the Emperor call her name.

Her voice was clear and refined, yet it also carried a hint of heroism and resilience.

The Emperor said solemnly, “Since you are the eldest daughter of the Fu family, your father should have told you that according to the ancestral teachings of the Great Wei Dynasty, the eldest daughter of the Fu family can only marry a prince of the current dynasty.”

"And whichever prince you marry, he will become the Crown Prince and the heir apparent of the Great Wei Dynasty because of you!"

Fu Jin replied, "This humble woman understands... Everything is up to His Majesty!"

The Emperor said disdainfully, "You're quite clever, knowing how to shift the blame onto me! But... I'm not willing to be the villain!"

"I'll give you a few days to think it over carefully, and you can also discuss it with your father and brothers. As long as they are not married princes, you can choose any one of them!"

"If you choose someone younger, I can grant you a marriage or engagement first, and then you can marry when you reach the appropriate age!"

Yu Weiyan was overjoyed, grinning from ear to ear; before Fu Jin could reply, he stepped forward and knelt in a deep bow, "Your subject Yu Weiyan thanks you..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Emperor rebuked him, "I am speaking to the eldest daughter of the Fu family; Marquis of Chang'an, are you the eldest daughter of the Fu family?"

"No, I dare not..." Yu Weiyan had no choice but to retreat.

The dignified Marquis of Chang'an was reprimanded by the emperor in front of his three children, which was quite embarrassing. His face turned red and white in turns.

Fu Jin replied, "Your Majesty, there's no better time than now. I already have someone in mind, so let's say it now to save Your Majesty's time!"

Ignoring the fact that she was in front of the Emperor and that she had just been reprimanded by him, Yu Weiyan whispered to her daughter, whom she had just regained, "How dare you speak so carelessly in front of the Emperor! What did I tell you when we came here?"

The Emperor waved his hand, quite interested in the matter. "It's alright... I'm rather curious, you've just arrived in Chang'an and haven't even met the princes yet, so who could you possibly have taken a fancy to?"

Yu Weiyan was about to speak up to remind him, but Fu Jin ignored her and said, "This humble woman admires... Your Highness, the Prince of Yan!"

These words naturally elicited joy from some and sorrow from others.

Yuan Jiu came to the palace today to pay his respects to his father, the Emperor, but he only sat down to listen because the Emperor had summoned Fu Luan.

Ever since that unpleasant encounter at the Marquis of Chang'an's residence, he had tried to find Fu Luan, but she always refused to see him; he was determined not to let this opportunity slip by. He just hadn't expected that, as he listened, this matter would actually be related to him?

Fu Luan looked up at Yuan Jiu, a half-smile on her face.

The Emperor looked at Yuan Jiu and then at Fu Luan, and laughed heartily, "I knew it! Little Jiu is such a lovable child!"

"But Fu Jin, I have already decreed a marriage between Xiao Jiu and your sister, so he is your future brother-in-law..."

Fu Jin didn't even look at Fu Luan, but said to the Emperor, "Just now Your Majesty said, 'Those who are already married cannot be chosen,' but Prince Yan is not married, is he?"

"The marriage decree is just that—a marriage decree. Your Highness has not actually married my sister. I dare to ask Your Majesty: Which is more important, the ancestral precepts of the Great Wei or your imperial edict?"

Upon hearing this, everyone held their breath for Fu Jin. Especially Yu Weiyan, who scolded again, "Are you crazy? A little girl like you, showing no respect in front of the Emperor!"

His anger wasn't solely due to Fu Jin's words. Yuan Lu and Yuan Jiu were both chosen by Fu Luan herself, and he had never thought much of them. The one he truly desired was Prince Ning, Yuan Jia.

He couldn't understand women's thoughts. What was so good about Yuan Jiu? Fu Luan could at least feel guilty towards him, but what about Fu Jin? Yuan Jiu was good-looking, but he wasn't exactly "as handsome as Pan An".

The emperor only glanced at Yu Weiyan before he shut his mouth.

The Emperor said sternly, "As expected of sisters! Your sister is also adept at using the ancestral precepts of the Great Wei to pressure me! That's right, with the ancestral precepts of the Great Wei in place, my decree can naturally be nullified!"

Fu Jinyun said calmly, "Since that's the case... I still choose His Highness Prince Yan, and I will not change my mind until death!"