The Prime Minister’s Darling-Chapter 465 - 236 The Youngest Son (First Update)

Chapter 465: 236 The Youngest Son (First Update)

Chapter 465: 236 The Youngest Son (First Update)

The performance of the Rui Wang’s wife was so excellent that it reflected well on Rui Wang too. The Emperor summoned his third son and praised him a few times.

Rui Wang was overjoyed.

Among all the princes, Rui Wang was actually the least conspicuous one. He wasn’t as distinctive as his eldest brother, Ning Wang; he wasn’t as valuable as his second brother, the crown prince; he wasn’t as smart as the fourth prince; and he wasn’t as handsome as the fifth prince.

From childhood to adulthood, he had always been an easily overlooked prince.

But from the beginning of this year, was he starting to get lucky?

“Go back and cherish your pregnant wife. Pregnancy is hard,” said the emperor to Rui Wang. After finishing, he muttered a few words, “Who arranged for her to play the zither while pregnant? What if she gets tired?”

Zhuang Empress smiled, “It’s my fault, I won’t do it again.”

Although the emperor disagreed with Rui Wang’s pregnant wife playing the zither, it has to be said that without this performance today, Zhan Country’s prestige would not have been enhanced.

Zhuang Empress also understood this point, so she admitted it decisively. As for the credit of the Crown Princess, she didn’t mention a word.

The Crown Princess inadvertently cultivated the willows that populated the shade.

Strategically speaking, the Crown Princess’s approach of pairing Rui Wang’s wife with the Liang Country musician to steal the limelight was by no means wrong. It was not only the way to treat guests but also the art of maintaining the interest.

When Liang Country is pleased, wouldn’t the ensuing negotiations be easier?

The only disadvantage was to Rui Wang’s wife.

But as a daughter-in-law of the royal family, some sacrifices were expected.

But nobody expected that Rui Wang’s wife would bring out a dilapidated zither, which was undoubtedly insulting the other party—wanting me to accompany you, right? Well, you only deserve me using this old zither!

No one saw this twist coming.

But an even bigger twist was still to come.

The heart of the emissary from Liang Country went through ups and downs, it was a truly spectacular welcome banquet.

As for the matter of the Guqin overshadowing the flute, only knowledgeable people like Rui Wang’s wife and Wuming knew it. In the eyes of others, Zhan Country included such outstanding pieces, which obviously meant it was highly appreciating Liang Country!

This is what you call a top-notch banquet!

After the banquet.

Rui Wang’s wife walked out with the company of Xu, the woman officer. The Emperor had enjoyed himself tonight and inevitably drank a bit too much. Rui Wang took him back to the Sleeping Palace first, and then went to meet with his wife outside the Palace Gate.

As soon as she left Qilin Palace, a familiar voice called out to her: “Rui Wang’s wife, please wait.”

Rui Wang’s wife turned around.

Xu, the woman officer who held the zither box, also stopped.

The person who called her was Wuming.

Wuming looked younger than he did under the candlelight. Perhaps he was too serious during the banquet because it was his first time. After the banquet, he was much more relaxed.

He bowed to Rui Wang’s wife.

Among the six countries, the rituals of Liang Country and Zhan Country were quite similar, possibly due to Liang Country’s extensive cultural output to Zhan Country.

Rui Wang’s wife slightly nodded her head as a response, “What can I do for you, Mr. Wuming?”

Wuming was not as arrogant as he had been before the ensemble began, he politely said: “Rui Wang’s wife, you can just call me Wuming.”

Rui Wang’s wife nodded slightly.

Yes, she heard him, but would she call him that was a different matter.

Wuming looked at the zither in Xu’s hands: “Could Rui Wang’s wife sell me this zither?”

Rui Wang’s wife was stunned by his sudden request, she looked him up and down before saying: “As I said, this zither belongs to my friend.”

How could she sell her friend’s zither?

Didn’t this man understand this simple principle?

It was an outright rude request!

Wuming knew his request was unreasonable, but he really wanted this zither: “Please relay my intentions to your friend, we can negotiate the price.”

Rui Wang’s wife looked at him like he was an idiot, then turned and left.

Wuming watched her back and said: “Rui Wang’s wife, I sincerely want this zither, please help me get it!”

Rui Wang’s wife won’t do something that would trouble Gu Jiao. This was a good zither. If Gu Jiao wanted to sell it, she would have sold it long ago.

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There’s a women’s academy next door, full of wealthy ladies. Gu Jiao doesn’t worry about not being able to sell the Guqin.

“This Wuming, so annoying!” Rui Wang’s wife walked away in a huff.

Wuming looked at her back with a sense of unwillingness.

The Prince and Princess of Liang Country also came out from the hall, seeing him shouting at Rui Wang’s wife’s back, they couldn’t help but frown slightly.

Wuming was a court musician of Liang Country, deeply loved by the ruler of Liang Country, which was why he had the privilege to accompany them. However, if we talk about the political connections, he was not helpful at all.

He was purely here for fun.

Prince Yu sternly said, “Wuming, be mindful of your position, this isn’t Liang Country.”

Wuming turned around, gave a bow, “My apologies, Your Highness, Madame.”

“What were you discussing with Princess Rui just now?” Princess Yu asked.

Princess Yu was a decent and gentle woman, whose temperament wasn’t as cold as Prince Yu’s.

Wuming replied, “I want to buy the zither that Princess Rui has.”

Princess Yu did not ask him how he could make such a rude request, but inquired, “Why do you want that zither?”

Wuming replied, “I suspect it is the genuine Fo Xi zither. Judging from Princess Rui’s response, it seems like she doesn’t even know it herself.”

If she knew that it is indeed the real Fo Xi, would she have let a servant hold it?

The way she treated that zither was just like treating an ordinary old zither, without a hint of show-off in her eyes.

Others in Zhan Country probably didn’t know either.

“Are you sure?” Princess Yu asked.

Wuming nodded, “I’m certain. The reason my master could make the best imitation zithers was because he had seen and heard the real Fo Xi zither. I was young back then, couldn’t enter the room, so I just stood outside the curtain listening to a tune. I’ll never forget that sound.”

Princess Yu was puzzled, “But how could the Fo Xi zither get burned? And there’s also the word ‘Fo Xi’.”

After pondering for a moment, Wuming guessed, “The two words should have been inscribed later. As for why there is a burned mark… I have no idea.”

Could it be that someone used the Fo Xi zither for firewood?

Isn’t that going too far?

Princess Yu said to Prince Yu, “Does Princess Rui know the owner of the Fo Xi zither?”

Prince Yu frowned, “I don’t know.”

He asked Wuming, “Have you ever seen the owner of the Fo Xi zither?”

Wuming shook his head in regret, “I haven’t. My master has, he even drew many portraits of the owner, but he treasures those portraits and doesn’t let any of us sneak a look.”

Prince Yu: “So, you don’t know if it’s a man or a woman?”

Wuming shrugged, “I really don’t know.”

Prince Yu felt a headache coming on.

If it truly were the Fo Xi zither, he did want it.

Everyone knew that the ruler of Liang Country appreciated music. If he could obtain the Fo Xi zither, he would surely earn the ruler’s favor.

Princess Yu looked at her husband, grabbed his arm, and gently shook her head, “We must not use force.”

Prince Yu’s stern expression instantly softened, he jokingly replied, “I know, I know, my dear wife, rest assured, I won’t use force.”

Princess Yu thought for a moment and decided it was inappropriate, “It’s fate that we got to hear Fo Xi zither once. We better not bother her.”

“Don’t you like the zither? I will buy it for you!” I won’t give it to the king! Prince Yu was famously doting to his wife.

Princess Yu shook her head, “A true gentleman doesn’t take what others love.”

Prince Yu held his wife’s hand, “Okay, I’ll listen to you!”

Wuming was perplexed, seriously, Your Highness, is it good to be this unprincipled?

Princess Yu nodded, added, “It’s getting late, We should go back and check on Minmin.”

Minmin was the son of Prince and Princess Yu, ten years old this year, he also came to Zhan Country with them.

Actually, this was not the first time Prince and Princess Yu had made a diplomatic visit to Zhan Country. They first visited five years ago. Then, Princess Yu was pregnant

She only realized in the middle of the journey. It was too late to send her back, and Prince Yu did not feel comfortable leaving her alone.

The couple stayed in Zhan Country for a period. They remained residing even after the emissaries were gone. They had intended to give birth to the child, finish maternity confinement, and then return to Liang Country.

Four years ago, Princess Yu gave birth to a son in Zhan Country, but it was said that he died shortly after birth.

Now, the child named Minmin is the couple’s young son.

Having lost a child before, they were particularly indulgent towards this child.

Last time, they did not bring him to Zhan Country, but this time they did.

Fortunately, the child is a prodigy. Despite being only ten years old, he has already finished learning Four Books and Five Classics and was also excellent in mathematics.

The only thing is, his constitution was a bit delicate. The other day Prince Yu took him horse riding, he started coughing afterwards.

Prince Yu: “Don’t worry about Minmin, he will get better soon.”

Princess Yu: “You are not allowed to take him horse riding in the future. It’s too windy outside.”

Prince Yu: “Alright, alright, I understand!”

The voices of the couple slowly faded into the distance, Wuming sighed and also exited the palace.