Chapter 230 Returning to Luoyang

Chapter 230 Returning to Luoyang

Shen Nanzi's eyelashes trembled slightly. Was Xie Yan going to give Cang Jue to Xie Yu?

The situation here is currently unstable, and it will take at least a generation's effort to stabilize the people of this land.

Otherwise, the old forces of Cangjue might seize the opportunity to cause trouble inside.

Is Xie Yan planning to have Xie Yu stay here permanently?

he……? ?

Shen Nanzi glanced sideways and saw Xie Yan drinking his wine in a sullen mood, waiting for Xie Yu's reply.

Xie Yu paused slightly, seemingly understanding Xie Yan's meaning, and said in a clear voice, "Thank you, Third Brother. If you don't mind that Sixth Brother is foolish, Sixth Brother is willing to take charge."

"This is already Yunhan's land, so it is natural for us to integrate into Yunhan."

Xie Yan nodded slightly: "That's very good. I can only feel at ease entrusting this new land to you."

“The other princes are too young to take on this important task.”

Prince Qi also said, "We have been troubled for many days, but with Xie Yu's arrival, the problem has been solved."

"The situation here is complicated, so it will probably take a lot of effort."

"However, Ying Qi can be considered a wise ruler, and he did a good job in terms of people's livelihood."

Zhao Zhendong said, "The Sixth Prince is benevolent and virtuous, and is indeed the best candidate. In my opinion, there is no need to return to Luoyang."

“Prince Jing wrote a letter back to Luoyang, awaiting the Emperor’s decree of appointment, and then took office directly.”

Everyone was laughing and chatting happily, but only Shen Nanzi knew that Xie Yu liked Luoyang.

Would he be happy if he had to stay in Cangjue for the rest of his life?

Did Xie Yan genuinely think Xie Yu was a good match for Cang Jue, or did he have ulterior motives?

This is not the old territory of Yunhan, and there will inevitably be many opposing voices. Can Xie Yu manage it well?

A welcoming banquet quietly passed.

Xie Yan seemed very happy and drank several cups.

After the banquet, Xie Yu was arranged to stay in another palace.

Shen Nanzi was led by Xie Yan's hand as they walked slowly through the night.

As night deepened, the restlessness dissipated.

Shen Nanzi frowned upon smelling the alcohol on him and walked towards the upwind side.

Xie Yan looked at her, his eyes unfathomable. "Disdain? Or dissatisfaction with my decision to have Xie Yu govern Cangjue?"

Shen Nanzi didn't know how to answer him. She hadn't asked Xie Yu, and she didn't know if he was willing.

However, Xie Yan is right; this land must be placed under the control of the royal family.

This is a remote border region, far from the heavens, and others might have ulterior motives.

Of all the adult princes, Xie Yu is the most suitable.

“Xie Yu has always preferred freedom and disliked the court. This place will trap him for life…” Shen Nanzi sighed. She had hoped that Xie Yu could live a free life.

If you want to stay in Luoyang, stay in Luoyang; if you want to go to your fiefdom, go to your fiefdom.

This arrangement is somewhat unexpected, but also reasonable.

"You know him very well?" Xie Yan asked back, her tone full of jealousy.

Shen Nanzi looked up at the starry sky, remaining silent.

Xie Yan was completely jealous and could no longer maintain his pretense of composure, so he picked up Shen Nanzi and carried her in his arms.

She said fiercely, "I knew you had feelings for him?"

“You looked at him fifteen times at the banquet just now.”

“I did it on purpose, I deliberately left him in Cangjue. You’d better never see each other again.”

After Xie Yan finished speaking, he regretted it. It was a decision made after careful consideration, but saying it in front of her now made him seem like a petty person.

However, he couldn't help himself; he couldn't control the mania in his heart, nor could he suppress the fire of jealousy within him.

He felt like he was going crazy, all because Shen Nanzi had glanced at Xie Yu a few more times today.

It was only because Shen Nanzi found a doctor for Xie Yu that Xie Yu traveled a thousand miles without any suspicion.

There was a level of trust between them that he couldn't even imagine, something he lacked and something Shen Nanzi refused to give him.

Therefore, he became unreasonable.

He strode back to their palace and, without waiting for Shen Nanzi's consent, pinned her down beneath him.

It seemed that only by keeping her confined within his own space could he prevent his restless heart from wandering into wild thoughts.

Only in this way will he not go mad.

How ridiculous! Even Xie Yan will one day fall into love and become unable to extricate himself, like a raging lion, powerless to stop it.

The only way to keep his beloved woman confined to the bed is through force.

The summer night was supposed to be cool, but the two people inside the hall were drenched in sweat.

The moonlight outside the window blushed and hid behind the clouds.

...

The day before she left, Shen Nanzi and Xie Yu bumped into each other on the palace road.

The sky was overcast; it was a perfect day.

A gentle breeze rustled the hems of their clothes and ruffled their stray hairs.

On the empty palace path, the two figures stood facing each other.

Shen Nanzi smiled gently, "We're leaving tomorrow!"

"Hmm," Xie Yu said calmly, his voice devoid of emotion, "Have a safe journey."

Shen Nanzi raised her eyes: "Are you really willing to stay here?"

"Um."

"But don't you like Luoyang?"

"My surname is Xie. Having enjoyed the wealth and honor that this surname brings, I should also do my part for Yunhan!"

Shen Nanzi: "Where is Consort Wei? Did she agree to let you come?"

“This is already the best,” Xie Yu said, gazing deeply at her. “Thank you, Shen Nanzi.”

Shen Nanzi turned her face away. He would stay for life, and he would only be able to return to Luoyang City a handful of times in the future.

"How is your back injury being treated?" she asked in a muffled voice, her tone nasal.

Xie Yu turned his face away, his eyes reddening. "The one you recommended really has some real skills. I walked for half a day yesterday and didn't feel any pain."

Shen Nanzi's eyes showed a hint of surprise, but she couldn't tell if he was just trying to comfort her or telling the truth.

Let her take it as the truth!

"From now on, the flower and bird hut will be all mine!"

Xie Yu smiled and said, "Yes, they're all yours."

After hesitating for a moment, Shen Nanzi finally spoke, "Tu Xinya, the younger sister of the Imperial Attendant, seems to have feelings for you!"

"She's the wife your mother found for you, the one you've met."

"Is it necessary to arrange a marriage?"

"No." Xie Yu refused quickly, then looked into the distance, "Shen Nanzi, do you want her to become a second you, and me to become the Third Brother I was back then?"

Shen Nanzi lowered her head. Yes!

Mutual affection is the best beginning; if not, do not hurt others.

Shen Nanzi nodded, "Then take care!"

"Take care of yourself too, if..." Xie Yu didn't finish his sentence.

Leaves fluttered on the ground, bringing a cool sensation, as if beckoning autumn.

The two passed each other by, just like at the ice skating banquet that year.

Beside the broken ice of Hongchi Lake, a boy and a girl, soaked to the bone.

Shen Nanzi released her hand from Xie Yu's mouth. "Do you know that by doing this, you're going to marry me?"

"How could I, a prince, marry a lowly official's daughter like you? Don't even think about clinging to me!"

"Then you'd better keep your mouth shut. If you let anything slip, you'll have to marry me."

At that time, Xie Yu did not know that that turn around would determine the fate of their lives.

Countless times, Xie Yu wondered if they would have been together forever if he hadn't run away back then!