If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Chapter 580 Ending 1 - No Resentment

Fu Jinyuan came out of the palace and went to the Zhenfu Division to deal with some backlog of case files.

It was not until the next day that he went to Ruan's house to meet his grandparents.

Old Master Ruan held his hand and sighed.

"You two brothers are doing well in Suzhou and take care of each other," said Old Master Ruan.

He felt guilty towards Fu Jinyuan.

This child has suffered hardships since the first day he was born. Fortunately, he was tough enough and was able to stand up again and again in the midst of hardships, becoming the big tree that no one can shake today.

Old Master Ruan pleaded in a low voice, "My Lord, please don't resent your mother."

Fu Jinyuan said, "Grandfather, I have never resented my mother for being abandoned since childhood. She had her reasons."

"I have tried my best not to feel resentful about the nursery rhyme and assassination that followed, but she could have come up with a better solution."

Old Master Ruan also knew that Queen Mother Ruan had not handled this matter well and had hurt the child's heart.

"Grandpa, we are fine like this."

He has tried not to feel resentful and he cherishes everything he has now.

Old Master Ruan sighed in the letter, "Yes, Prince, you are a good child."

Ruan Xinglin, who had been silent on the side, changed the subject at the right time, "Your Majesty, is the Emperor doing well in Suzhou?"

He felt that outsiders could not interfere in the problems between Queen Mother Nguyen and the Regent, let alone mediate.

Neither he nor the old man had ever experienced the suffering of the Regent, so what qualifications did they have to persuade him to let go, let alone persuade him to forgive.

The Regent had a clear conscience and would continue to respect the Queen Mother. This was already his greatest concession.

Fu Jinyuan smiled faintly, "I came to the capital this time for Yi'er. He and the sister of the Yunzhou Zhennan King are in love, and I want to ask my uncle to propose marriage on his behalf."

"Prince of Zhennan?" Old Master Ruan was stunned.

"She is Princess Yuanjia, the elder sister of Feng Chunhua, the Prince of Zhennan who just inherited the title." Fu Jinyuan said.

Ruan Xinglin was overjoyed, "The emperor has been saying that he doesn't want to get married, but now he has a woman he likes."

Fu Jinyuan: "Princess Yuanjia has a kind nature, which matches Yier's personality."

"Since the prince is satisfied with the candidate, Princess Yuanjia must be a good one." said Old Master Ruan.

Ruan Xinglin: "I will go and propose marriage myself."

Fu Jinyuan was surprised, "Can my uncle get away?"

"Now that the world is at peace, why can't we leave?" Ruan Xinglin said with a smile, "Besides, it's the Emperor's marriage, how can we treat it perfunctorily?"

Fu Jinyuan was silent for a moment, "After the wedding, Yi'er will not return to the capital."

"He is not fit to be emperor."

Ruan Xinglin had guessed this long ago. He thought that since Fu Jinyi had given up the throne, he probably didn't want to come back.

"Well, the emperor's health is important. It would be better if he could give birth to a child as soon as possible." Ruan Xinglin said.

Fu Jinyuan nodded, "Yes, I think so too."

Ruan Xinglin asked about his two children again.

"Xia Jie'er and Xi Ge'er have caused you trouble in Suzhou."

Old Master Ruan said, "The two children are just like fish in water in Suzhou. They don't want to go home at all."

"Your Highness, what do you think of Zhao Jiuling?" Ruan Xinglin asked.

He admired Zhao Jiuling's abilities, but he didn't really know what kind of person he was.

Fu Jinyuan smiled, "Jiuling has always been a clean man, with servants serving him. He is a man who knows how to repay kindness and values ​​friendship."

Hearing Fu Jinyuan's high evaluation of Zhao Jiuling, Ruan Xinglin was completely relieved.

Aunt Liang, who had just walked to the door, also heard this and a satisfied smile appeared in her eyes.

Although she was not very happy about her daughter marrying Zhao Jiuling, who came from a merchant family, her husband was right that being in love was the most important thing. Besides, their Ruan family was powerful enough now, so who else could she marry to?

It seems that it’s time to start preparing my daughter’s dowry.

Ruan Xinglin continued to speak, "How about I go to Suzhou with you first, and then go to Yunzhou to propose marriage to the Prince of Zhennan?"

He had to go and meet Princess Yuanjia and Zhao Jiuling in person.

"Then my uncle will set off with me in a few days." Fu Jinyuan said.

Ruan Xinglin quickly agreed, "I will go to the palace tomorrow to ask the Queen Mother for instructions."

……

After Fu Jinyuan left the palace, Empress Dowager Ruan continued to review memorials, but Qingli beside her looked at her with some concern.

Others may not be able to see the Queen Mother Ruan’s emotions at this moment, but the palace maids who have served her for many years can still keenly perceive the Queen Mother’s sadness.

"Your Majesty the Queen Mother, Commander Zhou requests to see you." The palace maid replied in a low voice.

Queen Mother Ruan put down the red brush in her hand and said, "Transmit it."

Zhou Bian's handsome figure soon appeared outside the door. He looked straight at Queen Dowager Ruan, wanting to see something on her face.

"Why are you entering the palace at this time?" Empress Dowager Ruan asked softly.

"I heard that the Regent has returned to the capital." Zhou Bian bowed and then walked towards Queen Dowager Ruan.

Queen Mother Ruan leaned back in her chair tiredly, "Well, I'm back."

Zhou Bian reached out and rubbed her shoulders.

"The Emperor hasn't come back, what's the purpose of the Regent?" Zhou Bian lowered his eyes and looked at her, his eyes revealing a hint of infatuation.

Empress Dowager Ruan said calmly, "For the Emperor's marriage."

Zhou Bian's eyes flashed with sternness, "The emperor is getting married? To which noble lady?"

"Princess Yuanjia of the Yong Dynasty, the elder sister of the new Prince Zhennan of Yunzhou." Empress Dowager Ruan curved her lips, "Yier has finally grown up."

"The emperor will not come back for the wedding? What is the regent's plan?" Zhou Bian asked again.

Queen Mother Ruan looked up and glanced at him indifferently, thinking that he had said too much.

Zhou Bian smiled and said, "I am just worried that the Regent has come back for other matters."

"The Regent is an upright person. If he has other purposes, he will tell me," said Queen Dowager Ruan.

"Does everyone outside the palace know that the Regent has returned? What are they talking about?"

The news that Fu Jinyuan had returned to the royal capital had already spread among the various families.

Everyone was wondering why the Regent came back to the capital so quietly at this time.

"Regent... Can Wuzhao return to the royal capital?" Zhou Bian asked the question that many people were wondering.

Queen Mother Ruan looked at him coldly, "The Emperor is in Suzhou. He agreed to the Regent coming to the capital. How can this be considered as no summons?"

Zhou Bian was stunned when he heard this. Isn’t the Queen Mother the one in power now?

"He is my son!" Queen Mother Ruan's eyes were cold.

"I spoke out of turn." Zhou Bian said immediately.

Queen Mother Ruan waved his hand away and said, "Go down."

From what Fu Jinyuan said today, she knew very well that this was the only way between them.

This made her feel endless regret in her heart, but she knew that she could not change it.

Zhou Bian saw her gloomy face and knew that she was in a bad mood, "I'll stay with you."

"Go away." Empress Dowager Ruan's voice turned cold.

"Yes."

"Call the chief steward of the Ministry of Internal Affairs here." Queen Mother Ruan ordered.

Yier is getting married, so she has to prepare a good betrothal gift for him.