The woman's mournful crying lasted for a long time, and the clothes on Fu Shen's chest were completely soaked. He hugged Huan Ci tightly and gently stroked her hair.
Finally, Huan Ci's crying gradually became quieter. She was so tired that she leaned on Fu Shen's shoulder and fell asleep.
Fu Shen gently helped her lie down with his hands and feet, covering her tightly.
The people serving in the room had just been dismissed by him, and now he could only hear the woman's shallow breathing.
He stared at the woman's profile for a long time. After a long time, he sighed deeply and walked out the door with gentle steps.
Sao Ye saw him coming out and quickly took a step forward.
Fu Shen glanced at him lightly, and was about to turn away when the man suddenly knelt down in front of him with a thud.
Everyone in the courtyard was startled and looked at the scene in front of them in surprise.
"Third Master." Saoye had already thought about many things in his mind, but now he couldn't say a word.
"Get up." Fu Shen said coldly.
Saoye stood up quickly, but his face was still tense: "Third Master, please punish me."
"You deserve to be punished." Fu Shen narrowed his eyes and looked at him. He seemed to have been thinking for a long time, and it was difficult for him to say these words: "Sweep leaves, clean up as soon as possible, and accompany me to negotiate peace with Yong Kingdom."
"Peace talks? Why?" Saoye screamed and hurriedly covered his mouth because of Fu Shen's warning eyes.
Fu Shen stared deeply at the short trees in the yard that were about to sprout, and whispered: "This is your Majesty's decision. Let's leave as soon as possible."
"What about Miss Huan?" Sao Ye was really confused.
Fu Shen looked back at the closed door: "Lan Fu is also coming with me. Send someone to find the little maid who has been following Huan Ci, and leave more people to guard here."
"I'll do it now," said Sao Ye, cupping his hands.
After turning around and walking two steps, he suddenly heard Fu Shen whisper: "Remember to write a letter home before leaving."
Su Ye paused and quickly understood what he meant. He turned back and smiled at Fu Shen: "I understand, don't worry."
Fu Shen nodded, lowering his eyes to hide the gloomy look in his eyes.
After sleeping for more than an hour, Huan Ci finally woke up. Fu Shen was sitting in front of the bed, but his head was lowered. He didn't know what he was thinking about writing, and he didn't notice that she was awake.
Huan Ci stretched out his hand and scratched his palm: "What's wrong with you?"
"It's okay." Fu Shen chuckled and said, "I heard from Saoye that you refused to eat. How can this be okay? I asked them to make a lot of things you like to eat. Now that you're awake, prepare to eat."
"Okay, you stay with me." Huan Ci forced a smile and let him help him up.
Suddenly, the man bent down and picked her up, and whispered: "Let's go eat at Luohan Tower. It's not convenient for this person."
"Okay." Huan Ci put his arms around him and leaned gently on his shoulder.
After a while, many dishes were served one after another. Each dish was something Huan Ci liked to eat. She suddenly felt much better and had a rare appetite.
"Eat some of this, you should recuperate now." Fu Shen finished the beef soup and placed it in front of her.
Huan Ci lowered his head and ate silently, but he heard her dismissing the other people in the room.
"Ah Mo, why are you acting weird?" Huan Ci frowned.
With a smile in his eyes, Fu Shen served her many dishes one after another: "I just want to stay with you."
Huan Ci hummed in a low voice, lowered his head and said nothing.
It should obviously be a very warm moment, but for some reason, Fu Shen didn't speak for a long time, just watching her keep eating.
No matter how dull he was, Huan Ci noticed something was wrong.
"Fu Shen, are you hiding something from me?"
"Are you full?" Fu Shen asked her softly.
Huan Ci pushed away the bowl in front of him and nodded vigorously: "I'm full. I haven't eaten so much in a long time."
"You should have a good meal, even if I'm not with you." The man whispered. He paused and suddenly took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it to Huan Ci. Huan Ci took it and saw that Fu Shen had taken it.
That marriage certificate.
"Fu Shen, what do you mean?" She quickly changed her expression and stared at the man with her eyes.
Fu Shen lowered his head and looked at the short boy next to him, and his voice was a little unclear: "Aci, I want to go to Yong Kingdom."
"what are you up to?"
"Make peace with them."
"Peace talks? You want peace talks? Fu Shen, are you crazy?" Huan Ci's tears had already fallen, and his voice was a little louder.
Fu Shen clenched his fist and slowly turned his head to look at her: "Aci, this is the best way so far."
Huan Ci cried silently, unable to utter a word after all.
How could she not know? Rong Guo had just experienced a civil strife and was tired. Not only did he not have good generals, he also had no money to fight. At this time, peace talks were indeed an excellent way, but she was not willing to let her father go to waste like this.
It was just a sacrifice, but what was more important than her father and mother were the people of Rongguo. She could understand the court's decision.
"I know." She whispered.
Under the flickering candle, the two people's eyes intertwined and could not be separated for a long time.
Huan Ci raised his hand to wipe away his tears and reached out to hold the man's hand: "I'll wait for you to come back."
"Aci." Fu Shen took her hands and hugged her tightly from behind: "If I can't come back, just destroy this marriage letter and treat it as if it never happened."
"Fu Shen, what are you talking about?" She got out of the man's arms and forced Fu Shen to look at her. "Isn't this a peace talk? How could there be danger?"
Fu Shen didn't speak for a long time.
"What exactly are you going to do?"
"The emperor has promised me. If I can't come back, he will definitely find you a new husband, who will be much better than me."
"Pah——"
The crisp sound shocked both of them.
Huan Ci clenched his fists and looked at the stunned man with disappointment: "Fu Shen, who do you think I am?"
Fu Shen stood up and stared at the woman with lowered eyes: "Aci."
Huan Ci's chest heaved and he twisted the handkerchief in his hands angrily.
The two were in a stalemate for a long time, neither of them said a word.
I don’t know how long it took, but the man finally moved his feet.
He picked up the small coat that had just fallen to the ground and put it on Huan Ci: "You have to eat well and take good care of yourself. I asked Lan Fu to take care of you, and Sao Ye has also sent someone to find A Yao. Wait.
After you recover, the palace will send someone to pick you up, and then you will go to live in the capital. Zong Zhengtang is also there. The emperor did not kill her. She said she misses you very much. You can't do it while I'm away.
If you continue to be as playful as before, don’t climb other people’s walls, and don’t always call the Emperor by his first name.”
"Stop talking." Huan Ci said coldly.
Fu Shen was silent for a moment and continued: "The decree to make you a princess will come soon. Your father's posthumous title has also been agreed upon. Don't worry, he will be satisfied."
The woman still said nothing. Fu Shen lowered his head and smiled bitterly, and took out a small box from his sleeve: "Here you go, I'm leaving."
"Fu Xuanmo!" Huan Ci shouted angrily.
She jumped off the couch, walked barefoot in front of the man, grabbed his collar and kissed him lightly on the lips.
Fu Shen was stunned for a moment, then hugged her into his arms.