Walking on the mountain road, it was only a mile or two. Princess Anqing's expression changed from excitement to exhaustion.
The education Princess Anqing received was a standard lady's education. She was not very good at physical strength and had never done such an exercise before. So she became tired after a while. Seeing this, He Xi said: "There is a pavilion in front of you.
. Just wait a little longer and we’ll be there.”
Princess Anqing saw it from a distance. She nodded and said, "Yes."
He Xi was also a little tired. It was just because of her heart.
Along the way, He Xi kept talking. He talked about how to climb mountains, things about Purple Mountain, and the allusions here.
Speaking of where and what.
It's just that Princess Anqing was like a quail, and she didn't say a complete sentence. But it would be wrong to say that Princess Anqing didn't care. Princess Anqing's eyes were burning and her face was rouge, and she looked at He Xi.
That kind of gaze made He Xi a little unable to resist.
This also made He Xi a little unable to resist, so he kept talking.
When the two of them arrived at the pavilion, the guards who had just stood in front had already cleaned up the place and put cushions on the chairs in the pavilion.
After He Xi and Princess Anqing sat down, tea, fruit and snacks were immediately arranged.
Princess Anqing then spoke and said, "Actually, grandma is pretty good to me." This voice was light and gentle.
He Xi was stunned, not knowing what Princess Anqing meant.
Princess Anqing said: "Although I am the biological daughter of the Queen Mother, I grew up under the Queen Mother's knees. But in fact, the Queen Mother is very busy with the affairs of the Sixth Palace and meeting with the ministers and their families. I am more often disciplined by my grandmother." Anqing
The princess' tone became softer and softer, as if she was lost in memories. She said: "Mommy was very strict with me. She was the daughter of an official family in the previous dynasty, but she was born in troubled times. All her family and children died, and she was the only one left.
She treats me like her daughter. She must raise me to be a lady."
"Although I don't like it, you can't do this to her. She will be very uneasy."
Only then did He Xi realize that she had said so much to intercede with her mother for the scene just now.
He Xi smiled softly and said, "It's just a squabble, nothing like that."
Princess Anqing said: "Are you sure?"
He Xi said: "How could I, a manly man, lie to you? But, don't you also like your grandma disciplining you like this?"
Princess Anqing nodded and said nothing.
He Xi said: "Then what do you want?"
Princess Anqing did not answer He Xi directly, but said: "Actually, we have spoken before."
He Xi said: "Isn't it Kunning Palace?"
Princess Anqing said: "No, it is in the small bamboo forest of Qianqing Palace."
He Xi suddenly recalled that day and said, "That day was it you?"
Princess Anqing nodded and said: "It's me. This is actually the reason why I don't object to this marriage. Because only you can understand my worries. Many people can't understand me. I don't dare to tell anyone what I'm thinking.
.The palace is full of people. I don’t dare to express my thoughts. I came out with you today just to talk about this matter.”
He Xi said: "Okay. What do you want to say?"
Princess Anqing said: "I want to make an agreement in three chapters."
He Xi said: "Okay, let's make a three-chapter agreement. What is the agreement?"
Princess Anqing said: "I take care of my own affairs. I will do a good job for you in front of the elders, and even when hosting the ceremony. But other than that, you don't need to worry about what I want to do in the backyard. This
It’s one of them.”
After hearing this, He Xi didn't think anything was wrong, but was very happy. She nodded and said, "Okay."
The reason is very simple. Although the Ming Dynasty women were taught the three obediences and four virtues, they were as gentle as water. They seemed to be very popular with men. But He Xi received a modern education. He was considered a bitch. That kind of gentleness has no bottom line and no temper. He Xi may not like it.
.
Yes. It's okay if you have sex overnight or even as a plaything. But as a real life partner, it may not be too boring.
On the contrary, although Princess Anqing is as gentle as water, she has her own little thoughts and rebelliousness inside, and is similar to modern women. This makes He Xi like her a little.
When Princess Anqing saw this, her eyes became a little brighter. She said, "You really agreed."
He Xi said: "What's this?"
For He Xi, it really doesn't matter. Even if his wife opens the house at home, it's nothing more than decorating it again. Princess Anqing has a little freedom in the backyard. It doesn't matter. But in this era, men have a lot of responsibility for their families.
Absolute power. Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang respected etiquette and law. Princesses in the Ming Dynasty were generally integrated into the family and treated their parents-in-law like ordinary daughters-in-law.
Of course, the husband's family would not dare to treat an ordinary daughter-in-law like a princess.
If Princess Anqing was an ordinary woman, this worry might be true. But Princess Anqing is a princess, and she has Zhu Yuanzhang as her father. Many etiquette in the world cannot restrain her. It's just that Princess Anqing herself doesn't know the preciousness of her identity.
Princess Anqing said: "You can have concubines and concubines, but without my permission, you are not allowed to bring them into the house, and you are not allowed to have my permission. If you have children, they cannot be recorded in my name."
He Xi smiled slightly and said, "Didn't the empress tell you?"
Princess Anqing said: "What?"
He Xi said: "Everyone in my hometown is monogamous. I won't do any of these things without your permission. From now on, all the things at home will be left to you. The things outside
I am in charge, and you are responsible for everything at home. My salary, family property, these are all your responsibility."
"By the way, you don't need to tell me what you want to do. You can use all the money at home."
"If I want to travel again, I can do it at any time. If possible, I also want to be together for the rest of my life."
"What else do you want?"
Princess Anqing was stunned for a moment. She didn't know what to say.
He Xi said: "Tell me, your third chapter?"
Princess Anqing was speechless and said: "You----, I----, I forgot."
Princess Anqing thought a lot before coming up with the three chapters of the agreement. But when faced with He Xi's words, she was completely defeated.
Monogamy is something that many women in this era dare not think about.
Although aristocratic women, such as Princess Anqing, naturally have a lot of extra freedoms compared to ordinary women. However, aristocratic men have more freedoms than women. At least, they never lack women in their lives.
.
Even if you are a princess, it is the same.
The consort does many things a little more secretly and less blatantly. So what can a princess do? Whatever she does, it seems too inhumane.
Even if He Xi doesn't mean what he says, he can talk about a life-long relationship. Even if it is a lie, Princess Anqing is willing to be deceived. And Princess Anqing does not have a good impression of He Xi. Now Princess Anqing has a headache.
I was dizzy. I was struck down by the words of love.
How can I still remember what the three chapters of the agreement were that I had thought about before?
He Xi said, "Let me tell you. I don't have any ideas about my family. But I think women should have their own careers. I support whatever you want to do. If you want to do business, the family's property is yours."
Host. You can do whatever you want. If you want to read and write, I will find the best teacher for you. I can also collect your poems into a collection. If you want to study medicine, we will open a small door in the backyard in the future.
, it can be used as a medical clinic."
"I have always felt that a real couple should complement each other. Not only is the woman a good wife for the man, but the man is also a good helper for the woman. You don't have to worry about anything."
Princess Anqing's face turned red and she said shyly: "Actually, I like reading. I like reading all kinds of books. I have no other hobbies, I just like reading and collecting books."
He Xi said: "Okay. I will definitely find you a lot of novel books, books that are not available anywhere else."
For a moment, He Xi thought of the books he had downloaded on his mobile phone, especially when he was reading on WeChat. When he was a member, he had downloaded many books, but he had not read many of them. He thought Princess Anqing would definitely like them.
He Xi suddenly had the idea of telling Princess Anqing about his origins.
But He Xi quickly rejected the idea.
On the one hand, if someone knows about it, He Xi will be in more danger. At the same time, this matter is not He Xi's own business. If he wants to tell Princess Anqing, he also needs to say hello to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Princess Anqing said: "Thank you then." She didn't care too much about He Xi's ability to find books. You know, when Zhu Yuanzhang conquered the world, he also collected a lot of books. It can be said that the books in the palace are almost the best in the world.
The most complete.
I'm afraid He Xi can't be the icing on the cake either.
However, Princess Anqing secretly thought: "If I miss He Xi, I'm afraid I will never have such a beloved person in my life."
Yes, Princess Anqing has seen many noble children seeking marriage, but their appearance and conversation indicate that they do not study. And He Xi's own temperament is bookish. Not to mention, He Xi's various promises are inconsistent with
Father, queen and mother made the choice.
Princess Anqing whispered: "My name only has the character 'Yuan'."
He Xi didn't notice it at first. After a moment, he suddenly understood what Princess Anqing meant.
A woman's name has always been kept secret, even for princesses. Only her husband and husband-in-law know it. No one else knows. Now that Princess Anqing told He Xi her name, she hid Princess Anqing's meaning: "I
I like you."
He Xi said: "I know. My name is He Xi."
Princess Anqing, no, Zhu Yuan smiled softly, and now she felt that He Xi was so cute and silly.
For He Xi and Princess Anqing, they may not have fallen in love at first sight, but they are each other's best choice.