Marry a Duke

Chapter 167 Hungry

As soon as Nadu agreed, Chang Ying immediately wanted to take Ruhui away.

Poor Xing stopped her.

Her tone was gentle, not noisy or aggressive.

"Ruhui, you tore up my painting, but you didn't even say an apology? If you really went back to the Princess's Mansion like this in public, I'm afraid the people present today would not know how to spread the news."

Lian Xing sighed.

The people around immediately started to make a noise.

"That's right, Princess Lianxing did nothing wrong. It seems that Princess Ruhui is used to being overbearing and arrogant. She dares to do anything."

"That's right. She relied on her status as the eldest princess to bully everyone she saw. Fortunately, her husband divorced her, otherwise she would not be able to live like this."

There was not much discussion and ordinary people did not dare to say such things.

But those standing in this Sifang Pavilion today are some talented scholars with lofty ambitions. What they despise most is bullying by taking advantage of one's power. And it just so happens that Princess Ruhui's reputation outside is so bad that it is beyond words.

How could Ruhui listen to such remarks?

She immediately flew into a rage.

Chang Ying, who was standing by, narrowly stopped her.

"Princess, these are just the arrogant words of ignorant people. How can you be on the same level as them? There are many people here today, so let's go back first." Chang Ying apologized on behalf of Rujun and took Ruhui away.

Lian Xing stood there with her back straight.

The eyes are indifferent.

The expression of neither sadness nor joy indeed seemed to have come from Fengxian Temple.

People who have practiced Taoism have a different state of mind than others.

What's more, Princess Lianxing's life experience is indeed very sympathetic.

The scholars and students nearby began to comfort Lianxing.

"Princess Lianxing, Princess Ruhui is just a junior and has been spoiled since she was a child. You should not argue with her or you will hurt yourself."

"That's right, Princess Lianxing. You are talented, beautiful, and magnanimous, but Princess Ruhui can never compare to you."

Lian Xing smiled in return.

But I thought in my heart, so what even if it looks good on the surface.

If you have a good background, you have the capital to be arrogant.

Nadu also felt sorry for Lianxing and invited her to the second floor.

Lord Guo and the owner of Sifang Pavilion appeased the scholars and continued their normal communication.

When Fu Ran saw them coming up, she stopped looking down and retreated directly behind Wei Xuan, holding the kettle in her hand, looking like a competent little maid.

Lianxing sat in Lord Guo's seat just now, and everyone was very attentive and repeatedly praised Princess Lianxing as a rare talented woman.

She is a good person, beautiful and talented in literature, which is hard to find in this world.

"You are too kind, Prince." Lian Xing replied modestly, smiling faintly: "My level is not ordinary, so I don't deserve such praise."

Everyone knew that she was being modest.

"I have personally seen Princess Lianxing's painting skills, and they are very impressive. I would like to ask for a painting of Princess Lianxing's calligraphy. How about having me in the painting?"

That's indeed a bit shameless.

Fu Ran glanced at Nadu silently.

With his appearance, it would be really difficult for Princess Lianxing to paint him.

His beard alone is not easy to draw.

Princess Lianxing naturally agreed.

She moved her eyes over, glanced at Fu Ran, and then slowly looked away.

Fu Ran pursed his lips.

Princess Lianxing has a very calm personality. In such a situation, she didn't show any sign of abnormality. She looked at Wei Xuan, and Wei Xuan felt the same.

Outsiders couldn't tell at all that the two of them had already colluded with each other.

Princess Lianxing then stayed to draw the faces of the people.

This won't happen overnight.

Wei Xuan asked Lord Guo to stay and accompany Princess Lianxing. After all, the two of them didn't have much of a relationship at this time, and it wouldn't sound good if the news got out that the man was unmarried and the woman was unmarried.

Fu Ran followed Wei Xuan and left Sifang Pavilion first.

After getting on the carriage, Fu Ran breathed a sigh of relief.

No need to tense up and pretend to be a maid anymore.

"Is Princess Lianxing really going to marry Nadu? Nadu has also accepted the invitation of the eldest princess. I'm afraid he is trying to play both sides to see which big fish he can catch."

Princess Lianxing is beautiful and talented, and her appearance is indeed what everyone likes.

She is also a princess.

But she only had the title and no real power, and she was not even favored.

Daliang might not gain much benefit by marrying her.

But Princess Ruhui of the Princess's Mansion is different. The Princess has real power, and the Emperor of Dayue listens to her. Even the country has her share of credit.

As Princess Ruhui, the most beloved of the eldest princess, she naturally received a lot of help from the eldest princess.

That hasn't been decided yet.

This time he can choose, so of course he will choose carefully.

"Nadoo does want to find the greatest benefit, but since he has come to Dayue Country, Dayue Country is not a place where he can be picky. He is also being picked by others. After today, I am afraid that when he sees Ruhui, he will find Ruhui even more unworthy." Wei Xuan knew Naadoo's temperament best.

Since the person sent by Daliang was Nadu, in addition to the previous understanding of each other during the border war, there was also information that people had inquired about afterwards.

There are no secrets left for this person.

"That's good." Fu Ran breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Even though I'm a woman, it would be really sad if I ended up being chosen by others."

She clasped her hands and looked calm.

It doesn't seem like she's talking about herself.

"That's right. Women in this world rarely have the opportunity to make their own choices. Even for country girls, their marriages are decided by their parents, aren't they?" He looked at her intently.

Fu Ran did not dodge.

She nodded.

Admit that what he said is absolutely right.

"So, this world is not good to women. All men in the world are born by women, but women are restricted in every way. Tell me, is there something wrong with this world?"

Fu Ran's words left Wei Xuan speechless.

After a moment, he smiled faintly.

"You're right. There are indeed many restrictions on women in this world."

"That's right. You men are afraid that women are stronger than men, so you suppress them everywhere and set limits everywhere. Well, now that women are finally trapped in the inner house, men no longer need to worry about many women competing with them for a share of the sky. After all, there are very few people like the eldest princess who have status, bloodline, and ability."

Most of them are women from ordinary families.

"It seems that Madam has lofty ambitions." He said indifferently.

Fu Ran pursed his lips and stopped talking.

It is useless to have ambitions, no matter how high they are. Women in this world have their wings broken from the moment they are born. Even if they want to fly later, they cannot.

She still has self-knowledge and knows that it is impossible for her to change the world on her own.

What she could do was to adapt as quickly as possible and choose an environment that made her more comfortable.

"Why aren't you talking?" He stared at her with his dark eyes.

Fu Ran lifted the car curtain and took a look at the people coming and going outside the car.

"I'm hungry." She said indifferently.