The Butterfly couldn't help but mutter to himself, "So it wasn't the girl I gave the jade pendant to back then. But they're both his daughters. It'll turn out the same, the same..." Over the years, he and a certain lady had traveled around the Great Yong for a few years, missing the news of Xihe's wedding. Plus, his son had been secretly reporting to him that he'd found the girl who received the jade pendant from him. So he didn't think much about it.
Xi Yao looked at the strange - acting father - in - law in front of her warily and asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
The Butterfly replied, "It's nothing. There's no problem. I'm here this time to take you back and propose marriage to your parents!"
"Really?" Xi Yao instantly jumped for joy!
A certain someone covered his mouth and whispered to his father, "Is this really okay?"
The Butterfly whispered back, "Don't worry. Leave everything to me."
Then he began to carefully examine the jumping girl, thinking, "So this is what that emperor would look like if he were a woman..."
Of course, the emperor would never know this thought. But half a month later, when the emperor saw his daughter being shyly led in by the Butterfly in the imperial study, he couldn't help but fly into a rage. Of course, what made him angry wasn't his daughter's return, but the swaggering return of his former rival in love. Fortunately, his queen wasn't around at this moment...
" Butterfly! It was really you who planned all this! You despicable and shameless villain! Give me back my daughter!"
The Butterfly waved his fan, smiling calmly, and intoned, "My noble emperor, I'm not here to show off. I'm here to propose marriage to your most noble princess on behalf of my son!"
A certain someone rolled his eyes at his extremely pretentious father. The emperor, however, was so angry that veins popped out on his forehead. He thundered, "Don't even think about it!"
The Butterfly said, "Really? But they already have a child. Are you really heartless enough to break them up?"
"What?" The emperor exploded in fury. Looking at Xi Yao, he said, "Is this true? You and him have already... slept...?" The emperor couldn't go on.
Xi Yao, not understanding what was going on, nodded and said, "Yes. We sleep together every day!"
The emperor pounded on the table.
Xi Yao was startled and quickly asked, "Father, what's wrong with you? I just wanted to have a child with him..."
When the emperor saw his innocent daughter saying this, he couldn't stand the shock any longer and went berserk.
Fine. You win, Butterfly!
The Butterfly heaved a huge sigh of relief. He thought that if he'd known Xi Yao was like this, he wouldn't have been so nervous. Xi Yao was completely confused: Why was Father so happy when Mother had a child, but so... terrifying when she had a child?
The Butterfly nudged a certain someone and winked, "See? Your father was right. It would definitely succeed!"
A certain someone forced a laugh, then took Xi Yao's hand and said, "Don't be so straightforward when you speak in the future. It'll scare people..."
Xi Yao nodded. "Okay."
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Three days later, the emperor reluctantly announced Xi Yao's wedding. The former fiancé had rushed over eagerly but was told that the groom had been changed. He couldn't catch his breath and fainted.
Ji Feiyu attended her daughter's wedding in full regalia, but tears of excitement welled up in her eyes.
The Butterfly took off half of his mask, dressed up in his finest, and attended Xi Yao's wedding as the father - in - law of the princess. He saw Ji Feiyu again. Ji Feiyu was just the same as before, not a bit changed. They exchanged a meaningful look.
During the wedding, the Butterfly sneaked over to Ji Feiyu's side, handed her a handkerchief, and whispered, "Didn't you expect that we'd meet like this?"
Ji Feiyu took the handkerchief and wiped away her tears. Looking at him, she smiled and said, "You haven't changed a bit."
The emperor saw this scene and glared at them several times, but unfortunately, no one paid any attention to him. He was so angry.
The Butterfly said, "Do you regret not choosing me back then?"
Ji Feiyu shook her head. "I knew that boy wouldn't do anything bad to Xi Yao. I also knew that you wouldn't treat my child badly. So this isn't really revenge for me."
"So, I still lost to that guy?" the Butterfly asked softly.
Ji Feiyu said, "You didn't lose. Look at how angry he is. You can tell he cares."
After they finished speaking, they both looked at a certain someone. That someone snorted heavily and turned his head away.
The two of them looked at each other and smiled. In an instant, they felt relieved.
Some feelings can't be forced. He understood.
Some feelings will always be there. She understood too.
Love doesn't last forever. One day, it will be replaced by family affection.
Love isn't precious. What's truly precious is friendship, everlasting friendship.
It was really nice to have met the Butterfly in this life.
When Ji Feiyu and the Butterfly turned their heads together and watched their children walking into the hall in their solemn wedding clothes, nothing else mattered.
Yong Yaxuan watched the wedding ceremony end. Finally, he let out a long sigh in his heart.
Suddenly, he remembered that night when they got back. Ji Feiyu had said, "If Xi Yao likes him, then let them be together. I've never regretted choosing you in my life. So you don't need to worry about that guy, no matter what."
At that time, he had held Ji Feiyu in his arms for a long time. Finally, at this moment of the wedding, he understood what she meant.
As long as the children are happy, that's really more important than anything else.
(The extra chapter of Xi Yao ends)
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[Bonus with this chapter: The Best Crown Prince of the Great Yong in the World]
Yong Ziming never thought that he would one day be all alone.
Looking at the mountain - like pile of memorials, he felt depressed.
His father and mother had left him behind and gone traveling outside the palace. His beloved younger sisters had all gotten married and were showing their love everywhere in the imperial city. Only he, only he had been given the task of overseeing the country and was left in the deep palace. He was so frustrated! He was already of age, but he couldn't move out of the palace and build his own mansion because he had to stay in the Eastern Palace.
Although Yong Ziming was well - read, his mind wasn't on political affairs. He only wanted to paint.
So, after feeling a headache for a while, he thought of Zizhen, who wasn't yet of age. He decided to go find him.
"Brother, what's up?" Zizhen was reading a book when it was suddenly snatched away. Looking up, he saw his handsome brother's face.
"Come on. I've found some good books for you. Follow me."
Zizhen was so innocent that he really fell for it.
When he got to the Eastern Palace, he realized he'd been tricked. His brother locked the door and said to him, "Zizhen, could you please help me review these memorials today? Don't worry about not being able to do it. I'll check them all later."
Zizhen pounded on the door. Was this a joke? Brother! "Let me out! I haven't finished reading my book!!!"
Yong Ziming laughed heartily and ran away. He went to paint again. He thought having a younger brother in the palace was just great!
Zizhen had no choice but to pick up the memorials on the table and start reading. As he read, he seemed to discover a new world, a world where he could apply what he had learned.
When noon came, Yong Ziming sent someone to bring food for Zizhen. Zizhen ate a few mouthfuls absent - mindedly and then continued to read the memorials.
The day passed quickly. When Yong Ziming came back, he opened the door and found Zizhen sleeping on the table. He walked to the table and casually flipped through a few memorials. He found that his younger brother was much more reliable than him. Zizhen had actually reviewed all the memorials. He skimmed through them quickly and was very pleased. His younger brother had great insights. He was the material for a future crown prince!
Yong Ziming made up his mind. From now on, he would leave all these things to Zizhen. When Zizhen was of age, he would abdicate the position of crown prince! Being a crown prince was really too troublesome. There were so many things to learn!
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After Yong Yaxuan and Ji Feiyu came back, Yong Ziming knelt down in front of them, admitting his mistakes on his own initiative. He explained how he had behaved improperly and bullied his younger brother, and asked to be deposed as the crown prince.
Ji Feiyu laughed when she heard this. Glancing at Yong Yaxuan, she said, "I said it would be more reliable to leave this matter to Zizhen than to Ziming. Look, in the end, it was Zizhen who shouldered everything."
Yong Yaxuan was helpless. "I had no choice. Who asked Ziming to be the elder brother? Having him oversee the country won't be impeached by the censors. If it were Zizhen, I'm afraid everyone would think the royal family is unreliable."
Yong Ziming was a smart guy. Hearing this, he instantly understood his parents' thoughts. He was overjoyed and said, "So, do I just need to work hard for a few more years? After Zizhen grows up, I can get rid of the position of crown prince?"
Yong Yaxuan asked, "Do you really not want to be the crown prince?"
Yong Ziming said, "Father, you know me! I'm just like Mother. I only want to have fun."
Ji Feiyu:??? Is it my fault?
Yong Yaxuan kicked Yong Ziming over and said in disgust, "You're not even a fraction of your mother. Get out of here."
Yong Ziming said with a smile, "Okay, okay. As long as you don't make me the crown prince, I'll get out right now."
After saying that, he really rolled on the ground. Yong Yaxuan covered his forehead. He really disliked him. Although they looked alike, Xihe was much more reliable than him. At this moment, he missed Xihe again. At the same time, he decided to intensify the cultivation of Zizhen.
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A few years later, when Yong Zizhen was crowned as the crown prince, he was completely stunned.
After the coronation, he asked, "What about Brother?"
Yong Yaxuan said, "Your brother wants to be a carefree prince. He's good - for - nothing. Don't be like him."
Yong Zizhen: "So what about me?"
His mother patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Mother has high hopes for you. In a while, your father and I are going to leave the palace again. This time, it's all up to you!"
Yong Zizhen:??? Are they serious? Why did he have such parents and a brother? Second Sister, come and save me quickly!
At this moment, Xihe, who was having breakfast in Yu Chichen's arms, sneezed heavily. What's going on?
(The whole story ends)