Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 864 - 21: A Happy Family (End) (4)

"It seems, the Crown Prince and I were indeed destined." She smiled gently, "The Crown Prince came to my Nanyue Country, and I took him as Prince Consort, but he left without a goodbye. Now I know it was because of palace turmoil; he worried about my panic and didn’t reveal his identity to me. I came to Zhao Country to marry, and it seems our family of four has reunited."

Ziying, observing the thoughts of these noblewomen, intentionally said, "Look, Little Prince and Little Princess resemble the Crown Prince, don’t they? The Empress said Little Prince and Crown Prince looked exactly alike as children. Little Princess, however, only half resembles, with the other half like the Crown Princess Consort."

What?

The Crown Prince was once the Prince Consort of this Nanyue Princess?

A family reunion of four?

The noblewomen felt disheartened.

It turns out, the Crown Prince was not dismissive of them but nostalgic for his wife and children!

Several of them, feeling dispirited, no longer wished to stay and hoped to leave quickly.

Ling Yuezi smiled again, "By the way, the weather has been quite nice recently; I wonder if you all are free the day after tomorrow to go hunting outside the city? I hear there are tigers in the western outskirts, and we can catch some together."

Catch tigers?

Are you crazy?

Several declined, saying they had embroidery and household tasks scheduled, and requested that the Crown Princess Consort nominate others.

Ling Yuezi smiled again, "Speaking of embroidery, I would like to consult with you all."

She instructed someone to bring a partially embroidered piece she had started so that the noblewomen could evaluate it.

"I’m learning the popular patterns of the Capital; tell me, is this the trendy style here?" Ling Yuezi held up a piece of fabric, smiling, "This is a cloak of the Crown Prince; I embroidered some patterns on it."

Among those present, some knew nothing of martial arts nor hunting, yet were proficient in various arts like embroidery, chess, and painting.

They considered themselves leaders in embroidery, but upon seeing Ling Yuezi’s handiwork, fell silent collectively once more.

Because Ling Yuezi’s embroidery technique was not inferior to theirs.

At this, none dared to look down on Ling Yuezi any longer; one by one, they claimed other matters had arisen and left rather dejectedly.

After they had left, Ziying coldly sneered, "Princess, these people came here with ill intentions."

Ling Yuezi smiled, "I could see their intentions at once; they came to see what skills this foreign princess has to become Crown Princess Consort. If inferior to them, they would certainly humiliate me—I wouldn’t let them have their way."

Ziying rolled her eyes, "In the end, it’s all the Crown Prince’s fault!"

Ling Yuezi shook her head, "How can it be his fault? Not marrying them wasn’t his fault; it’s those people who dream too much!"

To demonstrate her competence to the Capital’s noblewomen, Ling Yuezi deliberately invited several to go hunting together outside the city.

If they didn’t come, she’d send them invitations directly.

She was Crown Princess Consort; when she commands, none dare refuse.

Ling Yuezi publicly shot and killed a majestic tiger.

Moreover, her archery prowess left them speechless.

Three arrows released simultaneously—two struck the eyes, one pierced the throat.

The tiger jumped just once before dropping dead.

Such masterful archery was something they’d never heard nor seen before.

"After giving birth, I’ve merely held my child daily and haven’t practiced archery much, so I’m quite rusty, forgive my embarrassment," Ling Yuezi said humbly with a smile.

Ziying added, "If it were before, the Crown Princess Consort could pierce the throat with a single arrow— the tiger wouldn’t even have the chance to jump a few times before falling—one arrow would immobilize it completely."

The noblewomen’s faces grew even paler, each now reluctantly flattering Ling Yuezi, "The Crown Princess Consort’s archery is truly outstanding."

The tale of Ling Yuezi slaying the tiger quickly spread across the Capital.

Once titled Crown Princess Consort, Ling Yuezi frequently met guests; everyone knew her beauty and intellect, but never her martial prowess. After she slew the tiger, people finally saw what a truly intellectually and martially accomplished woman looked like.

Additionally, they considered she wasn’t merely Nanyue’s Eldest Princess but also the General of Nanyue, who had once led troops to repel Funan Country. Naturally, she would possess martial skills.

Only such a woman could be worthy of marrying their equally talented Crown Prince.

Since then, no one dared look down on Ling Yuezi anymore.

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The Wei Family chose the closest auspicious date for the wedding of Li Xingsheng and Ling Yuezi.

The grand wedding was held in the Imperial Palace.

Upon hearing the news, Li Xingmao and Chai Eying returned with their children.

The entire family gathered together in joyous celebration.

The pregnant Li Yuwen and Li Yu En also attended the banquet to offer their congratulations.

The two were taken aback upon seeing Li Xingsheng’s Crown Princess Consort.

They both praised, exclaiming it’s truly a heaven-made pair.

After hearing how Ling Yuezi forced Li Xingsheng to retreat, Li Yuwen clapped and laughed, telling Li Yuzhu and Li Yu En, "Second Brother finally met his match today! He’s always been the one outsmarting others; now, he finally has a formidable woman keeping him honest."

Li Yuzhu admired Ling Yuezi as well; her courage to love and hate, her ability to act decisively, no wonder she was the Nanyue Princess.

Li Xingsheng’s face darkened, "Shen Yan, control your wife!"

Pei Shenyan quickly dismissed other ministers chatting with him and approached Li Yuwen, "Yuwen, you’re about to give birth; don’t laugh too heartily. This was advised by Third Sister—beware of laughing so much you disrupt your pregnancy."

Li Yuwen was scared and immediately curbed her laughter, sitting quietly like a chicken.

Li Xingsheng scoffed softly, curled his lips upward, and went to look at his children.

Li Yuzhu and Li Yu En chuckled along quietly.

Meanwhile, as Prince Consorts, Mu Yuanxiu and Lou Chengye were busy chatting with other congratulating ministers.

While occupied, they occasionally walked over to glance at their own wives. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Li Xingmao was even busier; having the most children, he worried about one getting lost and another being squeezed.

He frantically rushed about.

Chai Eying and Ling Yuezi sat together, chatting about their little ones.

Seated at the top were Uncle Li Boxuan and the Wei Family, their faces filled with joy as they looked around at their grandchildren.

But soon, they both collected their smiles.

Because they saw that their third son was still alone.

"Old Third, get over here to me!"

Li Xing’an was sitting next to Li Jing, eating a crab.

Upon hearing his dad’s roar, he tossed aside the crab and walked over in confusion, "Father—"

"Don’t call me Father, where’s your wife?" Uncle Li Boxuan barked coldly.

"Where would I have a wife?" Li Xing’an spread his hands.

"Eating without a wife? You’re the only single one in the family; off you go to find a wife!" Uncle Li Boxuan lifted his robe, ready to kick him.

Li Xing’an didn’t wait for the foot to kick out but lifted his robe and ran away.

Finding a wife, as if it were effortless?

Li Xing’an sighed inwardly, honestly wishing for a wife to fall right out of the sky.