Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 139 - : Loving Husband and Wife in a Previous Life
Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Loving Husband and Wife in a Previous Life
Kesi’s arguments, naturally, were not believed by General Fu and the others.
The incident had caused such a stir that besides being beaten, Kesi suffered no real harm.
The ones who suffered a loss of reputation were General’s Mansion, and especially Fu Baozhu.
One could imagine how people would talk about her after today; for a woman in this world, nothing was more important than her reputation.
However, as General Fu watched Fu Baozhu embracing Kesi, he felt an indescribable rage that somehow turned into laughter.
Yes, once married off to the Western Regions, she wouldn’t hear these voices, and in the end, the only reputation tarnished would be that of General of the Northern Command’s Residence.
The Emperor would also become suspicious, wondering whether he and Kesi had reached some agreement and were engaging with the Western Regions through such means.
Everyone in Capital City knew that Fu Baozhu was his most beloved daughter, and the Emperor was well aware of this too.
Thus, Fu Baozhu hadn’t considered the situation of General’s Mansion at all; to marry into the Western Regions as Princess Consort, she even discarded her own dignity.
General Fu was immensely disappointed; he felt that this version of Fu Baozhu was too alien to him. How could he have fathered such a daughter?
What kind of love potion had Nanny Fan given her that she had turned into this? Or was Marquis Yongning also involved?
Suddenly, General Fu lost all his energy, feeling exhausted, as if he had aged several years all at once.
He waved his hand to his sons, saying, “Take Fu Baozhu back first.”
“No! I won’t go with you! You just want to separate me from Kesi!”
Fu Baozhu suddenly cried out loud, clinging to Kesi as if General Fu and her three brothers were utterly villainous.
Seeing this scene, everyone frowned. Fu Baozhu was the jewel of the General’s Mansion, how could she be so oblivious to propriety?
Even if she had lost her chastity to Kesi, she still should not act so intimately with a man before they were married.
Had all decorum gone to the dogs?
Kesi also tried to strike while the iron was hot, loudly saying, “General Fu, things have come to this point; I will personally take Treasure Bead to the palace to seek an audience with His Majesty and request that he grant our marriage. I hope that you, General, can grant us this pair of star-crossed lovers your blessing.”
Upon hearing this, Fu Baozhu gripped Kesi even tighter.
A lot could happen in one night; if they could be granted marriage today, it would indeed be wonderful.
“A truly star-crossed couple.”
Just then, an ornate carriage stopped on the road; it was a carriage from Prince Ling’s Mansion, and the commoners conscientiously made way.
But Prince Ling did not get off the carriage; he merely lifted one side of the curtain, his lips under the silver mask revealing a mocking smile.
“Who would have thought that the Prince of the Western Regions, barely a month in Capital City, could have such deep feelings for Miss Fu. Those unaware might think you two had been childhood sweethearts and in love for many years.”
His mocking tone was undisguised, as if stripping Fu Baozhu of her last veil of modesty, leaving her blushing and utterly humiliated.
Of course, his words weren’t wrong; Kesi and Fu Baozhu had known each other for only a few days and yet they had defied their families to commit to each other for life.
Talking of a meeting of minds and mutual agreement of hearts was just a veil of modesty after all.
But Fu Baozhu hadn’t expected that Jun Yuyan would publicly say such things and embarrass her and Kesi like this.
She looked up and saw another graceful face inside the carriage, the person’s expression was lazy, half-leaning inside the carriage, seemingly smiling yet not, glancing outside a few times.
Suddenly, she felt as if facing a great enemy, recalling how, during the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet, Na Kesi had stared unblinkingly at Murong Jiu.
Fu Baozhu subconsciously looked towards Na Kesi, who indeed was intently gazing inside the carriage, his eyes showing a bit of obsession.
Murong Jiu’s face indeed had the capital to charm all living beings, but Na Kesi had just been intimate with her last night, and now, upon seeing Murong Jiu, still harbored thoughts about her. It felt as if millions of ants were gnawing at her heart, and jealousy and hatred almost distorted her face.
At this moment, Jun Yuyan subtly blocked the outsiders’ view of Murong Jiu, allowing only a faint glimpse of her silhouette.
Na Kesi came to his senses and bowed to Jun Yuyan, saying,
“Prince Ling must find this quite amusing. Baozhu and I fell in love at first sight, regretting we didn’t meet sooner. I wouldn’t marry anyone but her, and she wouldn’t marry anyone but me. Unfortunately, vile people intervened, drugged us, and brought us onto the street, creating this unsightly scene. However, I have decided to take Baozhu to see the Emperor and request his blessing for our marriage.”
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Fu Baozhu was finally satisfied, although Na Kesi harbored unspeakable thoughts, he was at least clear-headed, knowing what he should pursue.
Jun Yuyan said, “That really is wonderful news for both of you.”
General Fu furrowed his brows deeply: “I will never agree to this marriage!”
Speaking to Jun Yuyan, he said, “Indeed, Prince, you must find this laughable. The situation has progressed to this point unexpectedly, and it’s due to my failure to educate my daughter properly. However, the Fu Family will not enter into a marriage with a foreigner. I have decided to have Fu Baozhu become a nun and spend her life in solemn monasticism!”
Fu Baozhu, incredulous, widened her eyes, and screamed, “Why should I become a nun! I don’t agree!”
Na Kesi’s face slightly darkened: “General Fu, why must you tear apart two lovers?”
General Fu snorted heavily, about to speak, when Murong Jiu next to Jun Yuyan suddenly said,
“General Fu, Sister Baozhu blames you for breaking up lovers. If you make her become a nun, she might hate you to death. But please, calm down first, the Prince and I have something important to discuss with you.”
How could General Fu not be angry?
He and his three sons all knew that Fu Baozhu had been problematic lately, and they had begun to suspect certain things, actively seeking confirmation.
Yet, Fu Baozhu was the girl they had watched grow up, showered with endless affection over the years, and brought the best teachers for her, never expecting her to turn into someone they hardly recognized.
Anger, disappointment, various emotions accumulated, leaving General Fu’s mind in chaos, but under no circumstances would he allow Fu Baozhu to marry Na Kesi.
“What is the matter?”
General Fu knew that at this time, whatever Prince Ling and Murong Jiu had to say must not be trivial.
Unexpectedly, his heartbeat quickened significantly.
Upon hearing this, Fu Baozhu felt a sudden surge of panic and fear.
She subconsciously gripped Na Kesi’s arm, urging him to seize the opportunity to hasten to the palace and request the Emperor’s decree for marriage.
Jun Yuyan stepped down from the carriage, and then assisted Murong Jiu as she descended.
Several guards from Prince Mansion gathered around to prevent anyone from potentially harming the pregnant Murong Jiu.
Na Kesi stared at Murong Jiu, eyes unblinking once again.
After Murong Jiu descended, she didn’t immediately discuss matters but instead looked towards Na Kesi and said, “Your Royal Highness the Prince, you and Sister Baozhu, are you truly in love, and would accept no one else but each other?”
Before Na Kesi could respond, Fu Baozhu loudly said, “Yes! Na Kesi and I regret not meeting sooner, like a couple from the Three Lifes Stone, feeling an uncanny familiarity as if we were a loving couple in our past life!”
