Chapter 410: Our Daughter‑Slaves Are Like This

His Majesty hadn't decided whether to speak, but when Prince Qi arrived he loudly complained.

Complain!

He must complain!

His Majesty also heard about yesterday's incident and at first thought it was an accident.

Later, after the covert scout reported back that it wasn't an accident, he had already sent people to investigate.

What he uncovered is even more than what Prince Qi has.

Now, when Prince Qi asks, "She has so many granddaughters herself and doesn't want to manage them, why does she still come to snatch my treasure?"

In response, His Majesty combined the information Chen Yueyao revealed with Xu Lao Fu Ren's dream, and synthesized a great deal.

Sui Sui, that child…

It's hard to say whether she truly carries good fortune.

In her previous life, she was protected by the Jin Yangzi Residence and the Tang family.

In this life…

Through a twist of fate, she returned to her original place.

However, His Majesty thinks this change is actually not bad.

For Sui Sui, it's quite fair.

She already has her own biological parents, why should she recognize others?

Moreover, a royal princess certainly protects the royal family.

His Majesty is now contemplating the feasibility of granting Sui Sui the title of princess.

Regarding the bits Chen Yueyao disclosed, His Majesty didn't hide them from Prince Qi and explained them carefully.

Prince Qi exploded on hearing it: "That stinky kid from the Tang family, on what grounds? Because he has sneaky eyebrows and mouse eyes?"

His Majesty: …

His Majesty was left speechless by him; after a long pause he sighed lightly: "After all, they're the empress's natal family, the crown prince's cousins; you still need to hold your tongue."

Prince Qi, feeling aggrieved, didn't want to speak.

But thinking of the happy scene Chen Yueyao described, plus Xu Lao Fu Ren's dream of the Xu family's splendid situation, which seemed like a fantasy.

His Majesty always feels…

Perhaps happiness or brilliance are all what Chen Yueyao sees.

Sui Sui herself may not be as happy as others perceive.

Returning to the mansion as a concubine's daughter, without her birth mother's protection, after what kind of trials and hardships must she be before people notice she carries good fortune?

And would the people of the Jin Yangzi Residence truly cherish her?

Just because someone bears good fortune, they treat her well—does Sui Sui not feel that?

His Majesty thinks a lot; the more he thinks, the more he can't help feeling sorry for the previous-life Sui Sui.

That child might have been bitter in her previous life.

However, to others, her natal family dotes on her a thousand ways, her husband's family respects her greatly, her husband loves her, and she has never had a concubine or shared chamber.

But is the reality truly like that?

His Majesty cannot see the previous life, so he cannot find the answer.

Nevertheless, he thinks this life's twist of fate is fine.

Everyone returns to their place; at least Sui Sui can live more peacefully.

Thinking of this, His Majesty tentatively said, "Actually Tang Xiao Wu is quite good; although he looks mischievous, he's young, and still…"

Prince Qi, hearing the imperial brother say that, instantly flared up: "No, absolutely not! I disagree, does he even deserve it? He doesn't deserve anything!"

His Majesty: …

Alright, this is how you daughter‑slaves are.

However, His Majesty originally only said it tentatively.

In fact, he is not optimistic about Sui Sui marrying into the Tang family.

One reason is that Sui Sui's good fortune is inherent, so His Majesty must handle her affairs cautiously.

The other is, naturally, he does not wish to see the Tang family become too powerful.

Sui Sui's husband…

His Majesty thought, he must consider it carefully.

After pacifying Prince Qi and assuring that he will thoroughly investigate the Jin Yangzi Residence, His Majesty then asked about Lu Yin Song's situation.

Prince Qi thought for a moment and described Lu Yin Song's injuries: "That child… sigh, it's not easy. Yesterday he could protect obediently like that, which surprised me. Today returning to the mansion, I plan a grand ceremony and will go personally to thank him."

Yesterday, preoccupied with Sui Sui's injury, Prince Qi had no mind for anything else.

Today he only thought of filing a complaint, and couldn't attend to it.

His Majesty nodded after listening: "Indeed, we must thank him, that child…"

Mentioning Lu Yin Song, His Majesty also felt regretful.

They lack good generals!

Originally, Lu Yin Song was the most promising of the younger generation.

Now they must again sift through the younger generation to see if there are suitable candidates.

However, naturally gifted individuals are already rare.

They lost one; looking back now, all that remains is a sigh.

After filing the complaint, Prince Qi received many rewards and returned to his mansion.

After returning, he told Prince Qing about the news Chen Yueyao had revealed.

Prince Qing finished listening, his brows furrowed: "Really reborn?"

Prince Qi nodded: "Furthermore, according to her, Xiao Liu, on the way back to Qingzhou with you, didn't avoid that rockslide; Xiao Liu's leg was shattered by the rocks, so I came to resent you, we grew distant, and you, feeling guilty, didn't live many years, and I because…"

Saying this, Prince Qi gritted his teeth: "Because of that bitch Che Shi's cruelty, it was discovered too late, and she died early, leaving the orphaned widows of this courtyard of the Qi Wang Fu, wuwu, too tragic, really too tragic, thanks to us being obedient, we both managed to save our lives!"

Prince Qing listened, his heart feeling sour and soft; after thinking, he let out a light sigh: "Tang Xiao Wu might not be suitable; I always feel that child…… is inconsistent inside and out."

Although Prince Qing is straightforward, his words can sometimes be rather choking.

But he is still quite good at judging people.

Perhaps it is the insight honed on the battlefield.

Although Tang Xiao Wu is still young.

But Prince Qing, having seen him a few times, always feels that child……

His heart seems to be hiding something; he looks lively, but inside he might still have some scheming.

Although not certain, Prince Qing intuitively dislikes that child.

So, in the previous life, did Sui Sui follow him?

Also unknown whether she suffered any grievance.

Although Chen Yueyao said the couple was loving, Tang Xiao Wu didn't even take a concubine for Sui Sui's sake.

But men understand men best.

Prince Qing thought, none on the surface, but what about in secret?

Putting such matters in the dark only lets the Principal Wife suffer a dumb loss.

Shall we kick up a fuss?

Not pretty.

Moreover, Sui Sui is in that position; she probably doesn't even have the courage to kick up a fuss.

Jin Yangzi Fu appears to dote on her with myriad affection, but this affection stems from her fortune and the benefits brought by her marriage into the Tang family.

Once Sui Sui's actions affect these, they will try to control and stop her.

Thinking of this possibility, Prince Qing feels his chest constricted.

After all, it's just his inadequacy.

If he had been more suspicious earlier and searched more, perhaps Sui Sui would have been found by him sooner, and she wouldn't have suffered so much.

When Prince Qing sank into self-loathing, Prince Qi, after careful thought, nodded: "The person you say is not good, I estimate is also not good; moreover, he previously kept making scary faces to frighten Sui Sui, too mischievous, not steady, his disposition not good either, doesn't know how to care for people, I am dissatisfied."

After saying that, Prince Qi again emphasized: "All those young men in Jing Cheng, I am dissatisfied with every one of them!"