Mythical Three Kingdoms

Regarding the arrival of Wang Yi brought by Lu Xun, Fa Zheng was quite puzzled. However, given his trust in Lu Xun, Fa Zheng did not ask too many questions.

With the presence of Wang Yi and Lu Xun, Fa Zheng and Zhao Yun did not delve into a deep conversation. Zhao Yun and Fa Zheng had already talked quite thoroughly about the previous situation in Xuzhou, and with Fa Zheng’s own estimations, the rest was nothing more than a few casual exchanges before he left with Lu Xun and Wang Yi.

”May I ask what Miss Wang is seeking from me?” After leaving the military camp, Fa Zheng formally met with Wang Yi and, after bowing slightly as a gesture of politeness, he inquired.

”Wang Yi of Fufeng pays her respects to Prime Minister Fa,” Wang Yi said, bending in a courteous bow.

”Oh, so we are actually old acquaintances from the same hometown.” Fa Zheng said with a smile, a glint of surprise flashing in his eyes as he felt the presence of Jiangg Ying in a vague sense.

”As the Prime Minister stands prominent like the midday sun, naturally you would not remember me. After all, we have met before,” Wang Yi hinted towards the direction she intended the conversation to go.

”Let Ying’er come; anything else you say is futile. Some words only carry weight when she speaks them herself,” Fa Zheng said, his eyes as serene as still water, leaving Wang Yi feeling a chill in her heart.

”Does Prime Minister Fa hold such certainty?” Wang Yi asked, trying to stay calm, knowing it would not be a good thing for Jiangg Ying to meet with Fa Zheng at this moment.

”I don’t blame her. Even if she cannot come, I will personally go to welcome her; her presence alone suffices. The mere Jiangg Family cannot stop Ying’er nor me. Since Uncle Lu could bring you before me, surely Ying’er’s departure from Liangzhou must have involved your strategies,” Fa Zheng addressed Wang Yi respectfully, ”I thank you deeply.”

”Do you truly not blame her?” Wang Yi asked in surprise.

”I only regret my own insufficiency. In truth, a single letter from her would have sufficed. My influence is enough to give the Jiangg Family sleepless nights. My inaction was only because I didn’t know what Ying’er was thinking,” Fa Zheng spoke calmly, ”The position of my legal wife remains vacant, awaiting her response.”

”Aren’t you worried that we have come to climb the dragon and attach to the phoenix?” Wang Yi asked, marveling at the tranquil Prime Minister Fa, feeling a sense of reverence towards him. She had absolute confidence in her own intelligence, but she never expected someone to understand the entire picture without asking anything.

”I am not worried, nor do I mind. My wife rightfully shares in all my status and glory; moreover, the marriage document remains undestroyed, and my family acknowledges this marriage. Regardless of the reasons, she is my wife; it’s that simple,” Fa Zheng said with a hearty laugh. Whether it was ambition or a pure childhood friendship, having her share in his status and glory was enough, far better than waiting alone and lonely.

Wang Yi was momentarily stunned; she had prepared herself for Fa Zheng to reject the marriage, considering that he was a young man achieving great success. Jiangg Ying was not the most stunning beauty in the mortal world, nor was the Jiangg Family a strong support for Prime Minister Fa. Even considering the union as an act of reaching far above one’s station was not overstating it, not to mention the Jiangg Family had previously embarrassed Fa Zheng.

”Go call her here. The Jiangg Family’s short-sightedness is their own issue. After all, I hail from Fufeng, and I know well the local customs and spirit of that place. Let her come; my father is right here,” Fa Zheng said, too lazy to engage in further conversation with Wang Yi, confident in his knowledge of Fufeng.

”I will call Sister Ying,” Wang Yi said, looking deeply at Fa Zheng. She had not anticipated that he would see through her so clearly. If she remembered correctly, the old Fa Zheng was rather petty. Why was he being so generous this time?

”Your fiancée has arrived, hasn’t she?” Lu Xun said to Fa Zheng.

”A wish has been fulfilled, and my mood is quite good,” Fa Zheng said, a smile appearing on his face, ”After returning to Mount Tai, I will send out the wedding invitations and prepare to marry.”

”Congratulations, congratulations,” Lu Xun quickly offered, ”But don’t you plan to wait for three months? If I remember correctly, someone of your status needs to wait three months to get married. Aren’t you waiting?”

”No, I won’t wait. The six-month period of the feudal lords’ ritual has already passed. I’m getting married as soon as I get back,” Fa Zheng said with a cold laugh, ”I won’t even bother to send a wedding announcement to the Jiangg Family.”

”The ritual of the feudal lords?” Lu Xun was startled, ”Are you a Duke or Marquis?”

”Nonsense, don’t you know?” Fa Zheng rolled his eyes as he spoke.

”Then what did you mean by saying you would become a marquis at twenty-three?” Lu Xun said, exasperated, ”You’re already a Duke or Marquis, and you were ennobled before even reaching twenty. What’s this about becoming a marquis again?”

”What’s the point of being a marquis without a fief? When I said I’d become a marquis at twenty-three, I meant titles like Pavilion Marquis, Marquis of the Township, County Marquis – those kinds of titles. A Marquis within the Pass is nothing but a joke,” said Fa Zheng disdainfully, showing complete contempt for the social rank of Marquis within the Pass.

”You’re impressive,” Lu Xun said, giving him a thumbs up.

On the other side, Jiangg Ying’s previously anxious mood had strangely calmed down after Wang Yi’s departure. She had been prepared for the marriage to be annulled, and she did not know what her mindset was when she stepped out of the Jiangg family’s door. But now her emotions had settled completely; success or failure did not matter anymore.

”Alas, after all, it is my Jiangg family that has wronged him first,” Jiangg Ying sighed deeply, soothing her own heart.

”Sister,” Wang Yi’s voice reached Jiangg Ying.

”You’re back,” Jiangg Ying said calmly.

”Congratulations, Fa Xiaozhi, oh, I should call him brother-in-law now,” Wang Yi said succinctly, but her words conveyed everything Jiangg Ying wanted to know, ”He’s looking for you.”

Jiangg Ying did not know how to describe her feelings, looking at Wang Yi with a lost expression, unsure of what to do next.

”Get up, Sister. It’s time to meet your brother-in-law. He says he’s willing to share his status and glory with you,” Wang Yi said with a light chuckle, pulling Jiangg Ying to her feet. It seemed some outcomes remain unknown until one takes action.