Phi-Fic Chapter 681 The Wedding is Set!
Chapter 681 The Wedding is Set!
After spending several days together, Chu Chu had some indescribable feelings for Mu Xin Nuan.
There was admiration, envy, gratitude, and even a sense of worship.
Chu Chu didn't actually enroll in the girls' school to teach riding and archery. The girls' school hadn't prepared such a course yet, because practicing riding and archery naturally required going out. This was something that Duanmu Chuze hadn't agreed to.
Now Mu Xin Nuan understands that some things cannot be rushed.
She was already very excited that the girls' school could open smoothly. At this time, new things should be done step by step, and one should not be too hasty.
Having finally gained the Empress's support, Mu Xin Nuan understood that she had to achieve something.
She chose to have these ordinary women from her palace perform this dance, firstly to tell the female students in the girls' school that women in this world do not only have the opportunity to live a good life if they are born beautiful.
"Chuchu, Madam Fu has already agreed to your marriage. I believe she will send someone to propose in the next couple of days. Perhaps, that young master Fu will even come in person. Have you thought it through?"
Although Chu Chu has a new identity, which is enough to match Fu Hongyang in terms of status alone, it seems that Chu Chu has a serious knot in her heart. If this knot is not untied, even if they get married in the future, there will probably still be conflicts.
“Master’s wife, actually, after I had a heart-to-heart talk with Young Master Fu that time, I realized that as long as he doesn’t look down on me, I am willing to spend my life with him, whether he is good to me for a year or for ten years, I will accept it.”
Mu Xin Nuan frowned, "What kind of talk is that?"
Chu Chu smiled faintly, "Teacher's wife, I'm telling the truth. Actually, I saw him drunk that time with my own eyes, and I knew that no matter whether I marry him in the future, I can never let him go in my heart."
As Chu Chu spoke, her face flushed slightly.
"In that instant, I understood. Family background and social status became completely unimportant. Even if I were to marry him as a concubine and experience what it's like to be husband and wife, I would be content."
Looking at Chu Chu like this, Mu Xin Nuan couldn't help but feel sorry for her. Such a good girl almost missed her happiness just because of her background. In this vast world, how many women like her are there?
"Chuchu, you are a good girl. Even without this status, you are still worthy of Fu Hongyang. Believe it or not, when I first met you, I even felt that he was not good enough for you."
"Teacher's wife." Chu Chu blushed, tears welled in her eyes, and she lowered her head.
"Chuchu, I understand your feelings. I'll agree to this marriage on your behalf. Since you call me 'teacher's wife,' I should act like one, right? As for the dowry, the Duchess of Yingguo wrote to say she's willing to help me prepare it. So, you don't need to worry about anything; just be a good bride."
Chu Chu's face turned even redder. "Teacher's wife, please stop talking."
Prefect He soon learned that Bingji had been ordered to rehearse dances at the Prince's mansion.
Upon further inquiry, it was learned that the performance was to be held at the girls' school before the Mid-Autumn Festival. Magistrate He did not say anything else, and it seemed that the princess did not look down on Bing Ji.
Therefore, Magistrate He naturally stopped paying attention to the matter.
However, Chu Chu's situation evoked many emotions in Mu Xin Nuan.
That evening, while Duanmu Chuze and I were enjoying the cool air in the waterside pavilion with our child, the topic inevitably came up again.
"Do you think this woman has had a really tough time?"
Mu Xin Nuan was quite melancholy. "A Ze, I am lucky and happy. And Chu Chu is undoubtedly lucky too. She met you and Fu Hongyang. So, her life is still her own. But in this vast world, there are so few women as lucky as us."
“Anuan, you are just a person, and a mortal one at that. Don’t think you can do everything or change everything. If you do, you will have a very hard life.”
"I understand, I just feel a little uncomfortable."
"Why don't you think about it from a different perspective? There are indeed many unfortunate women in this world, but there are also quite a few fortunate ones. Take Bing Ji for example. If she hadn't been smart enough back then and had still insisted on entering the Chang Le Prince's Mansion, do you think she would still have the comfortable life she has now?"
Mu Xin Nuan had to admit that Bing Ji was also an extremely lucky woman.
“Anuan, I’ve heard that Bingji is doing quite well in the He family. So, no matter how bitter or difficult a woman’s life is, at the most crucial moment, it’s still up to her own choices and decisions. No one else can change that.”
Mu Xin Nuan nodded. Chatting with Duanmu Chu Ze made her feel quite comfortable.
He always manages to say something that makes her suddenly realize something, even if it's unintentional.
"Take the Crown Princess, for example. She's a role model for women. Do you think she's lucky? If she hadn't changed so much and hadn't been plotting against us, do you think she would be in such a sorry state now?"
A hint of sympathy appeared in Mu Xin Nuan's eyes. "Speaking of which, the Crown Princess really went too far. If she hadn't provoked them, perhaps the Prince Ming and the Crown Prince wouldn't have ended up like this."
"So what if a woman is lucky? Take the Crown Princess, for example. Out of so many women, she was the only one who became the Crown Princess and was doted on by the Crown Prince for so many years. Who can say that she wasn't happy or lucky during those years? But what about now?"
Duanmu Chuze's tone was also full of disappointment, "If she hadn't taken everything so seriously, perhaps things wouldn't be like this now. She's practically under house arrest by the Crown Prince, and even her own son isn't someone she can see whenever she wants. How can such a life be simply described as fortunate or unfortunate?"
Mu Xin Nuan sighed softly, looking at Xiao Zong Hua in Duanmu Chu Ze's arms. He was already asleep. In fact, in this life, are power and influence really that important?
Even someone as wise as Duanmu Chuze, who was skilled in both literature and martial arts, saw through this and calmly chose to let go.
He only sought self-preservation and a peaceful life, yet he could not escape the Crown Princess's schemes. If it weren't for her schemes, perhaps neither Duanmu Chuze nor she would be wary of the Crown Prince now.
Now look what's happened; even the purest bond between brothers has been messed up.
Is this what the Crown Princess wanted?
impossible!