kvmb Chapter 828 A better choice
Chapter 828 A better choice
Xiao Tianshi already felt sorry for Cheng Ruoxue, and hearing her say this made him even more heartbroken.
Since their marriage, Ruoxue has always been considerate of him, and the two have been a perfect match. If his feelings for her before were only those of the white moonlight in the hearts of all the men in the capital, then after truly spending time with Cheng Ruoxue, he realized that there could be such a captivating woman in this world. She may not be the most beautiful, but she is certainly the most understanding.
Men can love beautiful women and power, but what they need most is someone who can understand them.
He never imagined he would be so lucky to have such a charming and discerning person in his life.
Her kindness completely overwhelmed him.
She was just too good, and therefore too coveted.
Not to mention the scions of noble families in the capital who always speak ill of him, even members of the Xiao family are being eyed, not to mention the Third Prince who is also watching him with a covetous gaze.
Even if he understood his father's intentions, knowing that marrying Cheng Ruoxue was for the sake of the Cheng family's military power to consolidate the Third Prince's position, his marriage to Cheng Ruoxue was merely a political alliance. But what man could tolerate his wife being coveted by someone in a higher position? Especially since that person was his cousin, someone the entire Xiao family had poured all their resources into supporting!
Whenever he thought of this moment, Xiao Tianshi found it increasingly difficult to remain calm.
His wife was so good that even his usually picky and cold-hearted father was won over by her thoughtfulness and allowed her to take on the role of matriarch.
The Third Prince has not yet ascended the throne, yet he acts like this, and more than once. Where does this leave his cousin?
If one day, the Third Prince really becomes the Crown Prince and ascends the throne, wouldn't that be...
As the heir of the Duke of Xiao's mansion, Xiao Tianshi naturally knew many secret matters. For example, the current emperor, who appeared to be so powerful and strategic on the surface, secretly forced the eldest princess to have an affair with him. Others may not know about Princess Zhaohe Zongliduan's background, but he did.
And what about his wife? Will she become another princess in the future?
Or, they could change the person's name and surname and simply abduct them into the palace!
Or perhaps, since the current dynasty does not oppose women divorcing and remarrying, the Third Prince may have already intended to discard them after they have served their purpose, and in the future, the Duke of Xiao's mansion will merely be a stepping stone on his path to seizing the throne, which he will then eliminate.
Xiao Tianshi's expression shifted unpredictably. Cheng Ruoxue looked into his eyes, lowered her gaze, and remained silent, only letting tears fall one by one. The tears landed on the back of Xiao Tianshi's hand, causing his hand to tremble. He hurriedly wiped away her tears, saying, "No, that day will never come. As long as I am here, I will never let anyone take you away!"
Cheng Ruoxue choked out, "My husband is willing to believe me, and I have no other wish."
Xiao Tianshi pulled her into his arms and let out a soft sigh: "How could I not believe you? No one knows you better than me. Don't say things like that again. If you're gone, what's the point of me living?"
“Husband,” Cheng Ruoxue said worriedly, “The Third Prince just came down and said that the Consort was implicated by someone close to her and might be affected. What should we do? He also said that Granny Zhuang is actually from the Lu family, whose property was confiscated and who was exiled. If His Majesty finds out, wouldn’t that be a grave crime? I shouldn’t have inquired about these things, but I’m really worried that it might implicate the Xiao family. I heard that His Majesty is very concerned about the death of the Tenth Prince…”
Xiao Tianshi was surprised that the Third Prince had even told Cheng Ruoxue these things, revealing his wolfish ambitions. He quickly comforted her, "Don't worry, she's just a servant girl. His Majesty wouldn't implicate the Xiao family or your aunt because of this. Even if..."
Xiao Tianshi hesitated for a moment, but looking down at his wife's worried eyes, he lowered his voice and whispered in her ear, "Even if Aunt and the Third Prince are really crippled, the Xiao family is not without other princes to support."
Cheng Ruoxue was startled, but outwardly appeared bewildered. "But would the other princes be suitable?"
If we disregard the Third Prince, could it be that the Xiao family intends to support a young prince and use him to command the other princes?
Xiao Tianshi gently stroked the tip of her nose with his finger. "Of course not. There is a better choice, also His Majesty's bloodline."
Cheng Ruoxue's eyes widened, then she blinked. "Husband, I'm hungry. I didn't have much of an appetite at noon when you weren't here."
Xiao Tianshi looked at her and laughed, "You."
She is truly intelligent and perceptive; no matter what you say to her, she always knows what she should and shouldn't listen to.
Cheng Ruoxue was still a little embarrassed. "I'm going to wash my face."
Xiao Tianshi nodded with a smile.
Cheng Ruoxue turned and left, ordering someone to prepare water. She then placed her face in the water and smiled, realizing that Her Majesty had indeed found a hidden gem.
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The next day, His Majesty summoned all civil and military officials to discuss the case of the murder of the Tenth Prince.