in2ebook Chapter 158 To have such a husband is better than countless others in the world.
Chapter 158 To have such a husband is better than countless others in the world.
It's simply a disaster.
"If possible, I will definitely ask my mother to ban this matter."
Cheng Yan touched her slightly sweaty temples. Seeing that even when she was angry, she still had a bright and cheerful appearance, he felt a little emotional and teased her, "Then I'll have to trouble the princess with everything."
Cheng Yan felt that she was doing very well as she was now. She had things she wanted to do, and she worked hard to do them. She had the courage to face difficulties head-on and was no longer as depressed as before.
Humans are indeed far too complex.
Sometimes he thought she only had eyes for him, that he was the only one in her heart and mind, and he wanted to hide her away in a place where only he could see her, so that she would belong to him forever.
But sometimes I hope she won't be too dependent on him, that she can stand on her own two feet and have the courage to face life's storms, so that even if he's gone one day, she can protect herself and live a good life.
Thinking of this, Cheng Yan reminded her again: "However, things need to be done slowly. You must not act rashly. Right now, it's time to get involved in these matters."
"I know, I know, I'm not stupid. Don't always treat me like a clueless child." Qin Yizhen knew that in the current state of the world, if she rashly interfered and caused problems with the marriage, she would not only be disliked by both sides, but would also probably be accused of being vicious by the world.
"I have listened to you, and I will ensure my own safety before doing anything."
"That's right." Cheng Yan stroked her hair and pulled her toward the carriage parked to the side. "Come on, let's go change your shoes first."
Once they were in the carriage, Qin Yizhen had just sat down and hadn't even reacted when he sat down next to her and bent down to take off her shoes. Lü Qiao came in and took out a pair of identical shoes and socks from a cabinet nearby.
Qin Yizhen's face flushed, and she said somewhat embarrassedly, "I can do it myself."
"Don't move." He pinched her ankle.
Qin Yizhen bit her lip. Seeing that Lü Qiao had taken the shoes and left the carriage, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief and immediately stopped moving.
Cheng Yan took off her shoes and socks, gave her new shoes and socks to wear, and then had someone drive away.
Qin Yizhen leaned against the soft pillow, picked up the small blanket next to her, covered her face, and remained silent.
Cheng Yan chuckled softly, reached out and pulled her over, letting her rest her head on his lap. He gently stroked her hair with his fingers and casually removed the hairpins from her hair.
"Don't take them apart, they'll make a mess later." Qin Yizhen reached out and covered them, feeling helpless. She didn't know what was wrong with him, he always liked to take apart her hairpins.
Cheng Yan had no choice but to give up regretfully and asked her, "How did it go with your sister?"
Qin Yizhen said, "I have already spoken to the Empress Dowager, and she said she will make the arrangements, so I don't need to worry about these things."
With that matter put aside, Qin Yizhen felt relieved. She squinted at the slightly swaying carriage and suddenly remembered her encounter with Princess Huizhen earlier.
"I just saw my elder sister. She said you punished her? Her hands are covered in bruises now."
"What? You want to plead for her?"
"It's not that bad." Qin Yizhen shook her head vigorously. "You've always been kind to her. If she's been punished, it must be because she did something wrong. Even if she begs me to plead for her, I won't agree."
"Really?"
"Of course it's true." Qin Yizhen nodded vigorously.
“She definitely deserves to be punished.” Cheng Yan’s gaze was somewhat unfathomable. He reached out and ruffled her hair, saying to her, “Just ignore her. If she doesn’t behave, I’ll let her know that there’s always someone in this world who can control her.”
Princess Huizhen was talking nonsense on the day of the lantern festival. Cheng Yan thought she was being unreasonable and irrational, but he didn't think about doing anything to her. He just wanted to go to the princess's residence in a couple of days and teach her a lesson.
What annoyed him most was that Princess Huizhen had someone imitate Qin Yizhen's handwriting in order to invite Xie Zhan.
What was she trying to do?
Didn't he realize that if he didn't believe Qin Yizhen after this letter was sent, the couple would misunderstand each other and their relationship would break down?
She abandoned her sisters and even her uncle in pursuit of a man, didn't she?
Cheng Yan was truly enraged, which is why he punished Princess Huizhen in this way.
"After the late emperor passed away, His Majesty was still young, and the Empress Dowager was busy with state affairs, so she neglected to discipline you and Huizhen. You are sensitive and thoughtful, and you are cautious, while she is like a wild horse that has been let loose, unrestrained and no one can control her."
"I plan to train her for a while first, and then send her out to suffer a bit."
"Where should we send them to suffer?"
"I haven't decided yet, but I might send her to the military." Cheng Yan frowned. "We need to find a place that is safe enough, but not too unstable, so that she can gain some experience."
We need to ensure her safety and prevent her from making serious mistakes due to her momentary recklessness.
This place is not easy to choose.
Qin Yizhen's eyes darted around, and she suddenly asked, "What do you think of the Dali Temple?"
"Dali Temple?"
"Yes, the Dali Temple handles major cases, and one must encounter many things there. Given my elder sister's personality, she certainly doesn't like a peaceful and uneventful life, so the Dali Temple is just right for her."
"Give her something to do, and let her see the world clearly. However, Dali Temple may not be safe, so we need to arrange for a few people to protect her."
“I think this is better than the military. The military is complicated and it’s all men. She’s a woman, and there’s a good chance something will happen to her. I’ve also heard that she has several handsome young men in her life. What if she goes to the military and has a few more in her life?”
Cheng Yan had concerns about the first few points, but if he sent someone to look after her, he could certainly ensure Princess Huizhen's safety. However, when he heard the latter part, his face turned green.
Qin Yizhen had only heard about it, but he had personally witnessed how Princess Huizhen was surrounded by women on both sides.
Cheng Yan, recalling the stories of princesses throughout history keeping male concubines, turned green with rage, then black with rage. He looked at Qin Yizhen with a warning in his eyes: "You must never follow her example. If you dare to, I will..."
"What about you?" Qin Yizhen blinked and asked him curiously.
Cheng Yan reached out and covered her eyes, saying slowly, "You don't want to know."
He might lose control and kill all those people, then keep her by his side so she can't see anyone else.
Qin Yizhen inexplicably felt a strong sense of danger in his words, and her heart trembled involuntarily. She immediately assured him, "Don't worry, I have a perfectly good life. Why would I want to keep a gigolo like other people? Besides, how can those people compare to you?"
"To have such a husband is better than countless others in the world."
Cheng Yan raised an eyebrow. Although he didn't know if she was just trying to coax him or if she was being honest, the gloom that had been weighing on his heart seemed to dissipate instantly like a receding tide.
He reached out and touched her face: "Remember what you said."
Qin Yizhen snorted: "You should also remember what you said. We've already made our ugly points clear from the beginning. You said you would stay with me for life, and I'll believe you for now. But if you have someone else, don't blame me."
"I'm a princess, you know that?"
"Understood, Your Highness."