From afar, it looked like a patch of red clouds, but upon closer inspection, it was actually a garden of red plum blossoms.
"My mother loved red plum blossoms, so my father planted them here. Every winter, my father would bring my mother here to relax and soak in the hot spring. It was only when my grandmother and uncle urged us to return to the capital that we returned to the capital. "
Feng Cang held Murong Qiqi's hand as they strolled through the plum forest.
Listening to Feng Cang's story of his parents, Murong Qiqi could imagine how loving General Feng Xie and Princess Mingyue were. It was said that Princess Mingyue was known as the most beautiful woman in the world, while Feng Xie was also known as the most handsome man in the world.
Feng Xie and Wanyan Lie had grown up together, and their relationship was better than that of real brothers. Wanyan Mingyue and Feng Xie were also childhood sweethearts, and the two of them had been betrothed since they were young. Wanyan Mingyue had just turned sixteen when she married Feng Xie, becoming his bride. A year later, Feng Cang was born.
Perhaps it was because he was reminded of the past, or because he now had a woman he loved by his side, Feng Cang began to reminisce about his parents. That day, Feng Cang told Murong Qiqi many things about Feng Xie and Princess Ming Yue. Murong Qiqi did not say a word as she quietly listened to Feng Cang reminisce about the past.
"Ever since my father and mother passed away, I did not want to come here anymore. I was afraid that seeing this garden full of red plum blossoms would remind me of those happy times. That was why I had the manor sealed off, and only rearranged it when I brought you here this time. "
Murong Qiqi finally understood why Feng Cang had not brought her here. Feng Cang had sealed off the Phoenix Feather Manor for a whole sixteen years, and this was the first time it was welcoming its owner back.
"Your Highness, I will be with you!" Murong Qiqi buried her head in Feng Cang's chest, wrapping her arms around Feng Cang's slender waist. "Your Highness, I will be with you in place of General and Princess Mingyue for the rest of your life!"
Murong Qiqi's' promise 'made Feng Cang's eyes warm up. He tapped Murong Qiqi's nose with his large hand. "Soon, you will have to call them Father and Mother like me. Qingqing, come with me, I will bring you to another place. "
The place that Feng Cang was referring to was a lonely grave behind Phoenix Feather Manor.
"My father's remains are still there, but my mother's remains have been burned to ashes. Although Uncle wanted to bury my parents in the Imperial Mausoleum, I insisted on burying them here. This was the favorite place of my father and my mother. My father's bones and my mother's clothes were kept here. Actually, there should have been three people inside, including my unborn sister. She was only seven months old at that time and was still in my mother's womb. She was burned to ashes along with my mother. "
Murong Qiqi was surprised and happy that Feng Cang had brought her to meet the late great general and Princess Mingyue. Was this considered as bringing her to meet his parents?
Feng Xie and Wanyan Mingyue's graves had clearly been cleaned up very neatly, with all sorts of fruits, roasted meat, and pig's legs in the open. There were three bright yellow incense sticks in the incense burner in front of the grave. The green smoke was scattered in all directions along with the cold wind. The surroundings of the grave were filled with a faint smell.
"Father, mother, this is my wife, and also your future daughter-in-law." Feng Cang hugged Murong Qiqi tightly as he introduced his beloved to Feng Xie and Wanyan Mingyue.
"Her name is Murong Qiqi. She's a woman that I've gone through a lot of trouble to find. I love her. From the first time I saw her, I've loved her. I love everything about her, more than myself. Today, I've specially brought her to meet you, father and mother. I believe that both of you will like her! "
"This year, we'll stay at Phoenix Feather Manor to celebrate the New Year with both of you. When we return to the capital, we'll hold our wedding. She'll be my only wife in this life. I'll love her, protect her, and spoil her just like how father dotes on mother! We'll definitely live happily together, have children, grow old together, and never leave each other! "
Feng Cang's words made Murong Qiqi's eyes tear up. He really brought her here to 'meet his parents'. This man's thoughts were so meticulous. How could she not love him!
"Your Highness …" Murong Qiqi quietly leaned against Feng Cang as she stared at the bold words on the tombstone. She made a wish in her heart. "General, Princess, I'll love His Highness on your behalf. Don't worry."
Phoenix Feather Manor's open-air hot spring emitted waves of hot air. The temperature was just right, and it brought endless warmth on this cold winter night. Although it was open-air, the hot spring was divided into two sides.
Murong Qiqi, Su Mei, and Su Yue were on one side, while Feng Cang, Wan Yankang, and Jin Mo were on the other.
Wan Yankang placed his ear against the wall, trying to eavesdrop, but Jin Mo pulled his ear back. "Hey, hey, Jin Mo, what are you doing?"
"Fifth Highness, can you act like a gentleman?" Jin Mo felt that Wan Yankang's behavior was shameless. Eavesdropping on a woman's bathing side was something that others would look down on.
Seeing how serious Jin Mo was, Wan Yankang scoffed. "I don't believe that cousin doesn't have any ideas. Right, cousin? Don't you want to go over there to see my cousin-in-law? "
Feng Cang did not say anything. His black hair floated in the water like black seaweed, bobbing up and down in the water. That devilish face looked even more illusory in the hazy mist.
"Alright! I'll take your silence as agreement. Jin Mo, don't be so serious. You have not met the woman you love yet. Once you meet someone who moves you, you will be even more anxious than me. "
Jin Mo scoffed at Wan Yankang's words again. In the end, he simply closed his eyes and ignored Wan Yankang. He did not want a woman! What he pursued was the highest level of medical skills! How could he be the same as these ordinary people?!
On the women's side, Su Mei and Su Yue left after soaking for a while, leaving Murong Qiqi to lean against the shore quietly. She allowed the hot spring water to cover her neck, hiding everything below it in the water.
How comfortable! With no one else around, Murong Qiqi took out the Water Moon Mirror and closed her eyes, enjoying the warm water. It seemed like she had not felt so comfortable in a long time.
She heaved a sigh of relief when the North Zhou Nation won the Four Nation Youth Competition. She hoped that when they returned to the capital, the Empress Dowager would not find an excuse to stop her. She had already fulfilled Dongfang Lan's request.
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