Her hair was cloud-like and beautiful! She opened her eyes and found herself back in the third year

Chapter 234 Sima Wuxu

It is said that it is easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature. Liking someone may not last a lifetime, but a person's nature is very difficult to change.

Marry a responsible man, and even if the love between husband and wife fades in the future, he will not discard you like trash, nor will he trample on your face to please others.

Qin Yizhen selected a cloisonné peony tassel hairpin for Princess Huizhen, along with two hairpins to cover her temples, and had her maid put them on for her. Finally, she added a gold bracelet inlaid with mutton fat jade.

"Gold inlaid with jade, golden branches and jade leaves, a perfect match for the imperial sister."

Princess Huizhen glanced at her and said, "Do you think I'm stupid? This gold-inlaid jade sounds nice, but it's just scraps or the inner ring of material left over from cutting a bracelet. The real treasure is that mutton fat jade bracelet."

Qin Yizhen coughed and said, "Elder sister, sometimes you have to learn to play dumb, you know? Besides, this gold-inlaid jade is quite well made and very valuable."

"Moreover, this mutton fat jade bracelet is not with me. Although I have a pair, their color is somewhat different from this one."

It wasn't that she wore the bracelet herself and gave the scraps to Princess Huizhen.

"Besides, as long as this thing looks good, that's enough. Don't think about where the best things are. There are plenty of good things in the world, and not everything that's good can be yours."

"Alright, you're getting more and more nagging." Princess Huizhen was getting annoyed. After the maid finished putting on her jewelry, she stood up. "We can go now."

Seeing that she didn't like to hear it, Qin Yizhen naturally stopped talking, took her back to Chunxie Courtyard, and then went to Wanshi Tower with Cheng Yan.

The carriage traveled slowly, and arrived at Wanshi Tower in less than half an hour.

As soon as the three arrived, Steward Wan led them to an unnamed private room on the third floor.

Sima Wuxu, the fourth son of the Sima family, had been waiting there for a long time. When he saw them arrive, he stood up and greeted them, saying, "There were too many people downstairs and I was unable to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

Qin Yizhen glanced at him subtly.

This person was probably a young man in his early twenties, maybe twenty-two at most. He was somewhat thin, but not short. When he bowed and greeted others, he had a rather elegant demeanor.

Her face was elegant and understated, yet possessed a touch of beauty. Though she could not compare to Xie Zhan, a celestial being banished from the heavens, a fairy of unparalleled grace, she was nonetheless a magnolia and lotus in the mortal world.

The rippling spring water and the distant white jade lotus perfectly describe him.

Because his complexion was indeed somewhat pale, unlike the robust and masculine appearance of a normal man, he did have a delicate and gentle appearance that resembled that of a woman.

"No need for formalities." Cheng Yan told him to rise and led Qin Yizhen and Princess Huizhen into the house. The three of them sat down at the tea table in the private room before inviting Sima Wuxu to sit down as well.

Although Sima Wuxu was not a sycophant, he was not ignorant of worldly affairs either. He personally brewed tea for everyone and, after serving the tea, asked them to savor it. "It's just a cup of coarse tea, but the water is from a clear spring in the deep mountains. It's clear and cool, and brewing tea with it has a unique flavor."

Cheng Yan was somewhat surprised to see that he was neither humble nor arrogant, and spoke casually and calmly, as if he had come to meet friends and enjoy tea rather than to find a girl.

It should be noted that even his own elder brother, General Sima, might not be able to be so composed and at ease.

"I heard that you're now in charge of the Sima family's business?" Cheng Yan asked him.

"Partly so," Sima Wuxu said with a faint smile. "I have nothing to do at home, and I've spent a lot of money on health maintenance since I was a child. Fortunately, I'm still quite smart, so I do what I can."

Sima Wuxu's mother was plotted against by the inner quarters when she gave birth to him, and he was born at seven months, which caused him to be born prematurely and have residual poison in his body, so his health was not good from childhood.

Others laugh at him as the "True Illusionist Prince," and it's not entirely unfounded.

Cheng Yan nodded and then asked him, "If you get married, will you still be in charge of these things?"

"I'll take care of my share."

Cheng Yan nodded again, drank a cup of tea with Qin Yizhen, and then got up to leave: "My wife and I are listening to the storytelling in the Peony Pavilion next door. You and Huizhen can say a few words."

"Yes."

Cheng Yan asked a couple of questions, then left with Qin Yizhen, leaving Princess Huizhen behind. She wanted to follow but didn't dare to slip away, and watched them anxiously.

Once the two left, the private room became quiet.

Princess Huizhen was restless, as if the chair she was sitting on had grown hands that kept scratching at her.

Sima Wuxu pretended not to see it and said indifferently, "Would the princess like to have tea or wine? I've heard that the princess also enjoys a drink or two. The Hundred Flowers Wine brewed by Wanshilou is quite good."

"Why bother with pretense?" Princess Huizhen was annoyed by this situation for the first time. She felt like a monkey scratching at herself. "I've been arrogant and domineering in the Qin capital all these years, and I'm sure you know that."

"You should also know that I am not a good wife candidate. If you want to marry a virtuous and gentle lady, you should give up as soon as possible."

Yes, it is said that a good match is based on mutual attraction and mutual affection, but in reality, whether it can be successful depends on Princess Huizhen. Only if Sima Wuxu can win the princess's favor and agree to marry her can it be successful.

Sima Wuxu nodded: "We still need to invite the princess for a cup of tea and a few words, so that we don't have trouble explaining things to our families."

Princess Huizhen's expression stiffened slightly: "What do you mean?"

Does this person really dare to look down on her?

Sima Wuxu poured himself a cup of tea and said, "As the princess said, I wish to marry a virtuous and gentle lady. Since the princess is not one, and I am unwilling to do so, I am either deceiving myself or the princess."

Princess Huizhen's face turned somewhat green, but the other party was using her words to shut her up again. If she got angry, it would only make her seem unreasonable.

Princess Huizhen snorted coldly: "Aren't you afraid that I'll leave right now?"

“If the princess leaves, there will be no way to explain to the Empress Dowager and the Marquis of Pingxi.” Sima Wuxu said calmly, “How many men in the world leave all the marriages of their children to women and do not care about them? They don’t care who she marries, as long as it is beneficial to the family.”

"The Marquis of Pingxi came in person despite his busy schedule, which shows that he wanted to see what kind of person I am. Even though the princess didn't take a liking to me, she sat with me for a while, exchanged a few words with me, and ultimately didn't like me. That's enough for the Marquis of Pingxi."

Princess Huizhen gritted her teeth: "You have quite the nerve."

"To make a living in Qin capital, one naturally needs some courage. However, even if the princess does not fancy me, her marriage is imminent. Why don't you tell me what kind of man you prefer?"

"I have been in the Qin capital for many years and know quite a few families. Perhaps I know of a suitable candidate for the princess?"