Chapter 210: Chapter 168: That’s What Everyone Says

Fu Xuan returned to Xingyang.

On the day he returned, Prince Xingyang and several of his illegitimate brothers were present.

Fu Xuan could clearly see the ambition and malice in the eyes of those illegitimate sons, as well as the disappointment in Prince Xingyang’s eyes.

“Has our brother finally decided to return? Did you have fun with the Princess in the Capital?” This was Fu Xuan’s eldest brother, a gentle fake smile on his face.

“Not only did I have fun, but I also understood many things. What Fu Xuan did in the past was indeed reckless, but please rest assured, Father and all my brothers, Fu Xuan will no longer be so foolish in the future.”

Fu Xuan used to always have a cheeky smile on his face, his body pliable as if he could drunkenly collapse at any moment, exuding temptation in every move. But now, Fu Xuan stood straight, his posture poised, his face determined, his long hair always left loose was now tied high, revealing his delicate features, and the earring he always wore was now gone, shedding his previous careless demeanor, adding a sense of pressure.

Very much like Prince Xingyang.

The indifferent words paired with the cold gaze shut the mouths of the other illegitimate brothers who hadn’t yet managed to start their mockery.

The greatest skill of an illegitimate son is to see how others think. Although Fu Xuan was a legitimate son, he lacked the majesty of one, and they were not afraid of him at all. But now, they felt that Fu Xuan was very dangerous and could no longer be manipulated at will like before.

Prince Xingyang had always just watched his sons vying with each other, never stepping in to defend Fu Xuan when he was bullied, but today he rarely opened his mouth and scolded his eldest son, “Zhang’er, you may be the elder brother, but there is a difference between legitimate and illegitimate sons. Furthermore, Xuan’er is a Commandery Prince; you must observe the proper etiquette, lest others say the people of Xingyang Prince Mansion do not understand the rules.”

Prince Xingyang’s words caused everyone present to change expressions, vaguely guessing something.

Could it be that this boy Fu Xuan really made a connection with the Princess?

Prince Xingyang did not care what those around him thought, he casually said a few formalities to dismiss them, leaving only Fu Xuan behind.

The two walked side by side on the small path of the Prince Mansion, like an ordinary father and son.

“Are you sure about this?”

“I am sure, Father.”

Prince Xingyang looked at Fu Xuan for a long time, finally sighing, “You truly are my son, even in unattainable pursuits.”

Fu Xuan said nothing.

“If you take my place, you will no longer be just Fu Xuan; your every move will affect the survival of the entire Xingyang Prince Mansion.”

“I understand, Father.”

“Since you’ve decided, don’t go to those places anymore, show the skills you’ve hidden for so many years to your brothers, at least let them know that I am not senile for handing over the mansion to you.”

Fu Xuan was surprised and looked up; he had always thought he hid it well all these years.

Prince Xingyang rolled his eyes secretly, silly boy, you’re only playing with things your father abandoned long ago.

The next day, Prince Xingyang submitted a memorial, putting the inheritance of the Prince Mansion by the legitimate son Fu Xuan on the agenda.

The illegitimate sons were unwilling, but helpless.

They could not fight against Fu Xuan.

They once thought Fu Xuan was just an unlearned dandy, believing they could surpass him in every way except appearance, but now they realized they were wrong.

Fu Xuan had means, intelligence, and could play the fool to catch the tiger.

After suffering some losses, the illegitimate sons became wiser and no longer opposed Fu Xuan.

Fu Xuan, from Commandery Prince of Xingyang, became Prince Xingyang.

The evaluations of him by others, in a very short time, changed from dandy to promising youth.

The things he did in the past became necessary disguises.

Now, Fu Xuan truly became the man most desired to wed among the women of Xingyang.

In the dead of night, Fu Xuan sometimes wondered how his sister would react upon hearing he inherited the Prince Mansion, whether it would be surprise, comfort, or even a bit of regret.

In fact, Shen Jingxian was being kept by the Emperor and Empress in Yi Fen Palace, knowing nothing except how to laugh every day.

Being surrounded by a dozen maids listening to flattery everyday was so joyful; no wonder the leaders always looked happy every day. Whether it’s true or false, flattery truly can bring happiness!

To make the Princess even happier, Xiao Qi had found many secret weapons for her, successfully positioning himself as one of the Princess’s most favored Hidden Guards.

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So-called miracles and prophecies, after erupting from the Capital, spread throughout the entire Yunyi Country in an extremely short time.

This kind of spreading speed makes it hard not to suspect it was premeditated.

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