Quick Transmigration: Leisure

The Fifth Prince and his princess are the male and female protagonists of the original story.

Unlike those who ascended the throne through conventional means, they were the losers in the struggle for succession.

but,

This failure was not acknowledged by most of the witnesses.

The Fifth Prince was undoubtedly outstanding; otherwise, he wouldn't have become the most promising candidate among the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Princes. Most of the important officials in the court initially secretly supported him, and the late emperor also valued this son highly.

It can be said that the Fifth Prince enjoyed immense prestige in his youth.

It was also during this period that he met his one and only wife. Together they experienced the impact of multiple conflicts, including family background, emotions, and power struggles, and ultimately transformed into a steadfast bond.

It was this same emotion that sustained the five kings as they rallied after their defeat.

Although he was outmaneuvered by his seventh brother, who was also in the same camp, and who clearly marginalized him in politics after taking power, the fact that the princess only offered a word of advice shows that he was wary of you and recognized your abilities.

From then on, the Fifth Prince let go of his defeat and instead began to plan the rest of his life with his queen.

First, he proactively withdrew from the old power struggles, appeased his followers, and changed his approach to handle the tasks assigned to him by the new emperor, effectively eliminating any minor or insignificant aspects and leaving no future problems.

then,

Starting from the capital, he often took the princess on trips around the country.

In these three years, who didn't envy the harmony of the Fifth Prince's family? At this age and with this position, there was basically no one left to curry favor with him and scold him for having more children.

Not long after, they each saw off their elders.

The five kings and their spouses would then bid farewell to their affairs in the capital and begin a thirty-year-long life of traveling and solving cases.

They were finally able to shed the burdens of the late emperor and focus on things they loved and that benefited the people. Their deeds in solving cases across the country were recorded and praised, forming the latter half of the original text, which was truly remarkable.

Not only did he have bizarre adventures, but he also met all sorts of people, took on apprentices, and gained fame.

Furthermore, they had a clear understanding of the imperial family and politics, and they promptly reported on corruption in various regions, helping the emperor to eliminate a few corrupt officials. Once the imperial family arrived, they would deliver the intelligence and then leave.

They showed no interest in sharing the subsequent "benefits".

gradually,

The emperor understood. He had always admired the five princes' unique and steadfast love, and now their character was impeccable, and they were still able to be elegant and dignified. He felt both bitter and grateful.

With the emperor's tacit approval, the five princes had even less to hide when judging cases.

In their carefree lives, the imperial court and the capital city occupied most of their time, yet they seemed too small and too easily deceived. When they truly felt their souls set free, all constraints had long since turned to ashes.

Afterwards, they did not return to the capital to retire and be buried, but instead went to a secluded paradise, where they were surrounded by their disciples and slept peacefully in contentment.

Even if an emperor wins the position, he can only bear the heavy burden, which he can never escape for the rest of his life.

When he grew old and looked back on his eventful and magnificent life, he still envied Fifth Brother, and even said in his dying words that it would be good to be a loser in the next life.

Based on the original text,

The emperor's furrowed brow and displeased expression at the banquet are quite understandable.

Despite his young age and stature, which couldn't fully support the magnificent robes, the empress, with her equally solemn and dignified expression, sat beside him, constantly reminding him how far he was from his ideal state.

Even after experiencing countless trials, the emperor, no longer naive, could not convince himself to accept an empress who was significantly older than him.

especially,

He considered himself to be in his prime.

Xia Youmi and Niannian were able to deduce the Seventh Prince's success thanks to his clear vision and superb insight.

This allows him to be exceptionally precise in appointing his subordinates and seizing opportunities, knowing exactly what to take and what to let go of, and he almost never makes a mistake on the Seventh Prince's limited path.

His subsequent reign, whether it was the heavy use of the four kings, the reconciliation with the five kings, the elimination of the six kings, or the decision not to abandon the nine kings, all proved the correctness of this decision in a macro sense.

therefore,

The more someone is in control of the big picture, the less they can tolerate failures in smaller matters.

He had resisted from the moment the Empress's family was chosen, thinking that by elevating his aunt, a member of the same clan, to the rank of concubine, and later to the rank of imperial concubine, he could avoid having any further contact with her. But in the end, when he was put on the spot and the outcome was decided, he could only accept his fate and prioritize the overall situation.

Although the discussion only began to gain traction this year when the Empress came of age.

But from the moment he agreed, he realized that he could never wash away the pretense he had worn before, and he could never match the happiness of his fifth brother. Because the person sitting beside him could only be interpreted in two ways.

Either it proves he is incompetent and can only be manipulated and blackmailed.

Either it proves that he is incompetent and has lost his mind, that he is corrupt and incapable of conquering the world and strong women like an eagle, and that he can only show his pitiful greatness against the backdrop of weakness.

Either way, it's embarrassing.

The emperor's attempts at self-preservation went far beyond this, and Xia Youmi was one of them.

......

It was late at night.

The evening breeze brought a sense of drowsiness. Xia Youmi pulled the covers up and lay down. She glanced around casually and was about to tell Niannian that tonight would be peaceful, so she wouldn't howl for the time being. She was also feeling low and didn't have the energy.

"Alas?"

"The banquet is over, why are we going in the opposite direction?" What was originally a routine check for potential problems turned into a surprise when they discovered that the protagonist, who should have been by the Empress's side tonight, was wandering alone in the Imperial Garden with his attendants.

As they walked, they seemed to be moving closer to this direction.

"I'm not seeing things, am I?"

"Eight or nine out of ten."

Nian Nian easily analyzed the emperor's route and arrived here in less than a quarter of an hour. His initial aimlessness was confirmed after he looked up in this direction.

"Never mind, let's go to sleep."

Xia Youmi checked the furnishings inside and outside the room. Thanks to their constant attention to eliminating traces, they were able to remain confident in the face of the surprise attack. Even if there were any minor issues, they didn't plan to rush to get up and clean up.

One is that it's not pleasant; if you're going to put on a show, you have to go all the way. Right now, getting out of bed makes it cold, and your body starts to sweat.

If someone comes in, she can't hide her racing heart even if she pretends to be asleep.

Why not start counting sheep now? Even the emperor can't do anything to her then.

If his previous speculation about his unhappiness tonight stemmed from jealousy of Fifth Brother was plausible, then his move towards the Cold Palace confirmed that suspicion; he still couldn't let go of his feelings on this important day.

"There's rice..."

Every year, they should have avoided suspicion and prevented others from noticing their close relationship. However, Youmi needed this warmth during her period nights, as well as a sense of psychological security. In case anything happened, they could rely on each other.

then,

The black cat didn't leave; it remained curled up on the lower abdomen.

The window paper naturally tore open in several places,

The soft moonlight shone down and fell on the blindfolded sleeping woman. The blindfold was plain and unremarkable, without any luster, but it only made her exposed skin stand out, pale as paper.

This was the first striking sight that greeted Feng Chengyuan as he stepped into the dilapidated and desolate courtyard.

He wasn't amazed, nor was he resentful; he simply looked at the frail woman and felt a pang of regret.

He knew that her madness was not without reason, and he understood her reasons and mindset. However, he was the one who had been wronged, and no one could forgive him.

Ashamed to admit that the hopes I once had were wrong.

Therefore, we have no choice but to sacrifice this troublemaker.

Feng Chengyuan had no intention of scolding her, and didn't even want anyone to know that he had been there. However, when his gaze shifted downwards and he saw the bulge in the middle of the woman's body under the thin blanket, he couldn't help but feel a sad suspicion.

Nian Nian quickly noticed and twitched its tail.

The shape of the plush cat became more distinct. Recalling the black cat that Xuanfei had taken away a few days ago and all the jokes, Feng Chengyuan put down his hand and suddenly felt a little relieved.

My judgment is remarkably good; even the cat knows who is worthy of my trust.

He stepped outside, his heart filled with even more bitterness.

Either way,

Even the most regrettable mistake can only remain a mistake.

......

Xia Youmi didn't open her eyes until the emperor was far away and back in the palace, in a safe place. She had truly fallen asleep after being comforted by Nian Nian.

Although Feng Chengyuan exuded a pitiful aura, it was a pity that she hadn't developed any compassion yet.

Or,

Compared to what he already has, this loss is nothing.

But compared to the normal life she lost, her sins are unforgivable.

No one forced him to use women as a weapon.

No one considered whether she would accept being taken away by the Ninth Prince at the banquet, after being chosen as his concubine, and becoming a pawn in their power struggle.

No one forced Feng Chengyuan to pick up a pawn when he was powerless to fight for the empress's position, valuing her wit and placing his hopes on her.

even,

Using absurd appearances, he promoted her to the rank of concubine and then made her a royal consort.

The woman never made any demands; she had no ambition and no choice.

Moreover, he had carefully considered and decided on everything.

However, he suddenly discovered that this woman had always been in love with the Ninth Prince, and that she would have been happy to be his concubine, but because of his interference, her wish had been thwarted.

After making his choice, he brought up the past again due to his sensitivity and suspicion, and personally overturned the carefully built pagoda, easily destroying the other party.

So what's wrong with the woman choosing to fight to the death?