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Chapter 1573 The Tale of Two Beauties in the Floating World: Fu Yuzhan

"Emperor Lingyang hasn't made any moves; he's just worried about his successor," Bai Canlan said.

"Emperor Lingyang, Xue Wei, has no son of his own. How could he not worry about his successor..." Jiang Chen smiled and said, "It's uncomfortable for anyone to hand over the country they've conquered to someone else."

"Too."

Meng Qianxue smiled and said, "Xue Wei never thought of raising his daughter. Otherwise, Lingyang might have had an empress."

Meng Qianxue had never thought of becoming an empress before.

But after following Jiang Chen, she met many empresses and has come to accept them.

Moreover, she didn't think there was anything wrong with the Empress.

"This is normal."

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "If Emperor Lingyang wants to raise his daughter, Xue Rong will kill his daughter immediately, or even kill the emperor directly."

Bai Canlan and the others nodded in agreement.

The struggle for imperial power is indeed this cruel.

Jiang Chen is telling the truth.

"We don't need to worry about these things. We just need to develop the Jiang family step by step." Jiang Chen is interested in the potential of the Floating World Continent. As long as the Jiang family opens up the market there, they can get hundreds of times the return.

Moreover, the original deal with Prince Wei, Fu Yanxin, was precisely to cultivate the Fu family.

Once the King of Wei has his own son, Fu Yanxin will turn against the Xue family, especially Xue Rong.

After chatting with Bai Canlan and the others about Lingyang for a while, Jiang Chen went to the Prince Wei's residence.

"It seems the King of Wei is in a good mood." Jiang Chen appeared directly in front of Fu Yanxin.

"Young Master Jiang."

Unlike last time, Fu Yanxin was much more respectful to Jiang Chen this time.

However, this is normal.

There are three types of unfilial piety, the greatest of which is not having offspring.

In this era, not having a son is considered unfilial.

"King Wei..."

Jiang Chen and Fu Yanxin started chatting.

Although Fu Yanxin appeared to be older than Jiang Chen, he was inferior to Jiang Chen in terms of experience and other aspects. Therefore, Jiang Chen dominated the conversation.

Under Jiang Chen's masterful use of language, Fu Yanxin wished he could become sworn brothers with Jiang Chen.

At noon, Fu Yanxin prepared a large table of delicacies.

The two enjoyed their drinks and conversation.

"Young Master Jiang, do you have a wife?" Fu Yanxin asked after a few rounds of drinks.

“Of course I have it,” Jiang Chen replied.

“Young Master Jiang already has a wife? That’s a real pity,” Fu Yanxin said.

"What a pity? What's a pity?" Fu Yanxin asked.

"I even considered marrying my daughter to you." After witnessing Jiang Chen's abilities, Fu Yanxin had this idea. After all, Jiang Chen intended for the Fu family to become a vassal family of the Jiang family. As the Prince of Lingyang and the head of the Fu family, Fu Yanxin naturally understood the survival strategies of vassal families. This was because the Fu family also had many vassal families.

Many vassal families sent women to the Fu family, hoping to form a marriage alliance. In Fu Yanxin's view, marriage was the best way to survive.

“Your Highness, I have many wives,” Jiang Chen said calmly. “The people in charge of the Jiang family in Lingyang Capital are all my wives. I think you should have investigated this thoroughly.”

Jiang Chen was referring to Bai Canlan, Hao Liren, Dayuer, Meng Qianxue, and Mu Nihuang.

This is the person in charge of the Jiang family in Lingyang, the capital.

When Jiang Chen was making a deal with Fu Yanxin, he wasn't worried that Fu Yanxin would investigate.

“It’s normal for a real man to have three wives and four concubines.” Fu Yanxin glanced at Jiang Chen, then called over a servant and gave him instructions.

A little while later, Fu Yuzhan arrived.

"Greetings, Father." Fu Yuzhan bowed to Fu Yanxin.

"Yes, Yuzhan, let me introduce you. This is Young Master Jiang Chen." Fu Yanxin introduced the two of them: "Young Master Jiang, this is my eldest daughter, Fu Yuzhan."

"Miss Fu."

The last time Jiang Chen saw Fu Yuzhan was in the Lingyang Imperial Palace. However, it was he who saw Fu Yuzhan, but Fu Yuzhan did not see him.

"Young Master Jiang." Fu Yuzhan didn't recognize Jiang Chen, but she didn't think much of it and gave him a proper bow.

“Yuzhan, you’re not young anymore. I’d like to betroth you to Young Master Jiang,” Fu Yanxin said.

“Ah…” Upon hearing Fu Yanxin’s words, Fu Yuzhan looked at Fu Yanxin in disbelief.

When the nursery rhymes about the Fu family girls became popular in Lingyang, Fu Yuzhan felt that she could only marry a member of the royal family, but was Jiang Chen in front of her a member of the royal family?
Obviously not.

None of the royal family members, even the princes' husbands, have the surname Jiang.

Now her father actually wants to marry her off to Jiang Chen?

"Your Highness, are you drunk?" Jiang Chen hadn't expected Fu Yanxin to say that. It was impossible for him not to have feelings for the Fu sisters, Yuzhan and Jinzhan; that was the reason he had partnered with Fu Yanxin in the first place.

"No, I feel at ease entrusting Yuzhan to you." Fu Yanxin had no intention of having Fu Yuzhan marry Jiang Chen as his principal wife. Given Jiang Chen's abilities (Fu Yanxin only knew that Jiang Chen could fly thousands of meters into the air, but even that was godlike in his eyes), Fu Yuzhan was unworthy. Moreover, this world valued marriage between equals. According to his agreement with Jiang Chen, the Fu family was merely a vassal family of the Jiang family. What kind of vassal family woman would marry into the Fu family as their principal wife?

“Your Highness, I have already said…” Jiang Chen did not finish his sentence because Fu Yuzhan was there, but his meaning was clear, and he believed that Fu Yanxin would understand.

“I understand, but that’s not important. It’s settled then.” Fu Yanxin looked at Jiang Chen and said, “Young Master Jiang, if you are willing, I will have the marriage certificate prepared right now.”

Fu Yanxin did not ask Fu Yuzhan what he meant.

After all, marriage is a major life event that is decided by parents and arranged by matchmakers.

“Okay.” Jiang Chen naturally wouldn’t refuse, nor would he be foolish enough to ask Fu Yuzhan’s opinion. This was the Second World, not the First World. Even in the First World, countless people still obeyed the orders of their parents and the words of matchmakers.

Immediately, Fu Yanxin ordered the marriage certificate to be prepared.

Fu Yuzhan, the person involved, stood there, somewhat at a loss.

She never expected that her father would arrange her marriage like this.

However, Fu Yuzhan also understood that once the marriage certificate was signed, her marriage could not be changed.

So, she couldn't help but glance at Jiang Chen.

Soon, Fu Yanxin wrote the marriage certificate.

"Miss Fu, this jade hairpin is for you." Jiang Chen took out a jade hairpin and handed it to Fu Yuzhan.

Jiang Chen gave away a white jade phoenix hairpin.

Her dark hair is gradually tied up with a jade hairpin, adorning her head with a dream of three thousand splendors!
This white jade phoenix hairpin is made of fine and dense material, with a smooth and clear texture and a white color. It is carved with a phoenix shape, which is unique and elegant. The phoenix, a traditional auspicious pattern, is flying on the head of the hairpin, symbolizing a happy and fulfilling life and good fortune.

“This…” Fu Yuzhan hesitated for a moment, and after glancing at Fu Yanxin, she accepted the white jade phoenix hairpin.

After accepting the white jade phoenix hairpin, Fu Yuzhan took her leave.

"Young Master Jiang, the Fu family will be in great need of your care from now on," Fu Yanxin said meaningfully.

“King Wei, no, Father-in-law.” Jiang Chen took out a wooden box and handed it to Fu Yanxin, then said, “This is a pill. Give it to Emperor Lingyang, Xue Wei, and tell him that you were able to continue having children only after taking it.”

“You mean…” Fu Yanxin’s heart stirred.

“If Xue Wei had his own son, he wouldn’t have passed the throne to Xue Rong; instead, he would have suppressed Xue Rong,” Jiang Chen said.

“Okay.” Fu Yanxin understood Jiang Chen’s meaning.

"Thank you for your trouble, Father-in-law." Jiang Chen actually understood that Emperor Lingyang, Xue Wei, had a biological son named Jiang Shao.

In the drama, Jiang Shao never knew who his biological father was. For years, he had been searching for him and investigating the murderer of his mother. However, he never expected that he had already met his father on his first visit to the palace, and that his father had even instructed him to personally hand over the imperial seal to Xue Rong. Although Xue Rong was not Xue Wei's biological son, he had received meticulous guidance from Xue Wei and was very capable, making him a competent heir. Jiang Shao, on the other hand, came from a background in the martial arts world. Compared to Xue Rong, Xue Rong was clearly more suited to be a good emperor. Therefore, Xue Wei did not pass the throne to his biological son but to his adopted son.

Some say this shows that the late emperor was a good emperor who did not care about the continuation of his bloodline, but only about the well-being of his country and its people.

But is this possible?
In Jiang Chen's view, this was simply impossible.

In Jiang Chen's view, this was because Xue Rong was strong enough, and Xue Wei felt that if he passed the throne to his own son, his son would definitely not have a chance to survive.

The reason Jiang Chen isn't bringing up Jiang Shao now is because he feels that if Xue Wei knew about Jiang Shao's existence beforehand, he would definitely make Jiang Shao marry Fu Yuzhan, and then the trouble he would encounter would be him, not Xue Rong.

As for why people think Xue Wei would suppress Xue Rong after having a biological son?

Even if it had been some time earlier, Jiang Chen didn't think Xue Wei would choose his biological son. Because even if he were born now, the son would be too young.

Jiang Chen's true intentions were not what they seemed.

Jiang Chen wanted to take advantage of the Eldest Princess.

In the drama, the eldest princess was always resentful of Xue Rong becoming emperor. She opposed him at every turn and even tried to force him to step down by using Jiang Shao's identity. Unfortunately, she made a miscalculation and was caught by Xue Rong, resulting in her death in prison. After the eldest princess's death, her son Huaijin turned to the dark side and became her successor, taking it upon himself to overthrow Xue Rong.

Therefore, as long as Jiang Shao remains unexposed, the Princess will support Xue Wei as long as he has a son. As for Xue Wei not wanting children? That's impossible. Even if he wanted to pass the throne to Xue Rong, he still wanted a son.

After all, of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is having no offspring.

Unaware of Jiang Shao's existence, Xue Wei had a strong desire to have a son.

Once Xue Wei has a son, and with the support of the Eldest Princess, Jiang Chen can secretly facilitate the Eldest Princess's assassination of Xue Rong. With Xue Rong dead, the Fu family's position in Lingyang can be consolidated, and the Jiang family can also develop more effectively.

This can be described as killing two birds with one stone.

"It's a small matter." Fu Yanxin had no idea that Jiang Chen had so many plans, and he didn't think much of it at the moment.

Jiang Chen smiled and continued drinking with Fu Yanxin.

Jiang Chen was known for his inability to drink heavily. Fu Yanxin, on the other hand, quickly became drunk.

Jiang Chen summoned a servant from the Prince Wei's residence. "Your prince is drunk," Jiang Chen said.

"Young Master Jiang, let me help the Prince to rest first," the servant said.

"Mm." Jiang Chen nodded.

After the servants helped Fu Yanxin downstairs, Fu Yuzhan said.

“Miss Fu.” Jiang Chen stood up and bowed.

"Young Master Jiang."

Fu Yuzhan came over because Fu Yanxin was drunk, since Jiang Chen was a guest.

However, the thought that Jiang Chen was her fiancé made her feel somewhat restrained.

"Miss Fu..."

Jiang Chen was also very happy to see Fu Yuzhan. After all, even if he wanted to take Fu Yuzhan as a concubine, he wanted to talk to her first: "I haven't finished eating yet, shall we eat some together?"

"Isn't this inappropriate?" Fu Yuzhan asked.

“It wasn’t suitable before, but it’s suitable now,” Jiang Chen said.

Fu Yuzhan understood.

Jiang Chen is now her fiancé.

Therefore, it is quite normal for the two to collaborate.

“Then I’ll have a drink with Young Master Jiang,” Fu Yuzhan said.

"Miss Fu, please." Jiang Chen said to Fu Yuzhan.

Fu Yuzhan then sat down.

"Miss Fu..."

Jiang Chen and Fu Yuzhan ate and chatted.

Of course, most of the time Jiang Chen was the one talking and Fu Yuzhan was the one listening.

However, Jiang Chen was erudite and knowledgeable, and even though Fu Yuzhan was listening, he didn't show any impatience. After listening for a quarter of an hour, admiration appeared in Fu Yuzhan's beautiful eyes.

Jiang Chen was already quite handsome, and coupled with his extensive knowledge, Fu Yuzhan was not dissatisfied.

Half an hour later.

"Miss Fu, it's getting late, so I'll take my leave now," Jiang Chen said.

“Young Master Jiang, let me see you off,” Fu Yuzhan said.

"No need. My identity is still a secret, and I can't leave through the main gate." Jiang Chen didn't hide anything, because he knew that there were many people monitoring the Prince Wei's residence outside.

"Ah..." Fu Yuzhan looked at Jiang Chen in disbelief.

“You can ask your father about this,” Jiang Chen said.

Fu Yuzhan nodded slightly.

"Miss Fu, you don't need to see me off. I'll take my leave now." Jiang Chen said and left.

Fu Yuzhan stood there, frowning.

Because she was thinking about what happened with Jiang Chen earlier.

……

the other side.

After leaving the Prince Wei's mansion, Jiang Chen strolled around the streets.

Lingyang's historical background is somewhat similar to that of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period; however, Lingyang was relatively stable.

This also explains why Jiang Chen did not change the dynasty in Lingyang.

"Ok?"

Just then, Jiang Chen saw a woman.

This woman was none other than Wu Linglang.

A character in "The Matchmaker of the Great Zhou Dynasty".

In the drama, she is the head of the official matchmakers of the Great Zhou Dynasty and a beautiful ice lady in the Luoyang palace. It is said that she has eyes that can see through people's hearts and is good at using illusions to bewitch people. She is accurate and ruthless in matchmaking, and there are few cases where she fails.

"I didn't expect it to be Wu Linglang."

"I didn't expect Wu Linglang to be only in her twenties..."

However, Jiang Chen also understood that being in his twenties in the Second World was not considered young.

However, Jiang Chen didn't pay much attention and continued walking forward.

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from ahead.

Jiang Chen looked up and saw a huge procession.

Soon, the group passed by Jiang Chen.

"Is it Princess Fuqing?"

Jiang Chen saw the woman in the carriage.

"I didn't expect it to be her."

Jiang Chen's eyes flickered.

Princess Fuqing was narrow-minded, but Jiang Chen didn't think so.

Jiang Chen did not think that Princess Fuqing had done anything wrong.

Princess Fuqing was Xue Wei's younger sister and also had Xue family blood.

Princess Fuqing's son also had Xue family blood.

For a family, this is much better than Xue Rong.

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on a young man next to the carriage.

He is Li Huaijin.

A character in "The Legend of Two Sisters in the Chaos".

In the drama, he is the son of Princess Fuqing, a gentle, kind, humble, and polite young master from a noble family, possessing great learning and talent. He and Fu Jinzhan are childhood sweethearts, and he is deeply in love with her, always ready to grant her every request and appearing in time to rescue her when she is in danger. Later, due to a misunderstanding caused by his mother's death, he becomes a person who will stop at nothing to achieve his love.

"Li Huaijin in the drama is a noble young master from a prominent family."

"Compared to Xue Rong, Li Huaijin lacks ruthlessness."

Jiang Chen sized up Li Huaijin.

The plot involving Li Huaijin from the drama came to mind.

Just from that one glance, Jiang Chen understood why Li Huaijin was no match for Xue Rong.

After seeing Li Huaijin and the others leave, Jiang Chen returned to the Jiang residence.

"My husband is back."

Mu Nihuang came to greet Jiang Chen as soon as she saw him.

"Hmm, what are you doing?" Jiang Chen asked.

“Dealing with the caravan matters.” Mu Nihuang pointed to the account book in her hand: “Looking at account books is a headache. I’d rather go to war.”

“In the Second World, you probably won’t need your skills,” Jiang Chen said.

The Second World is too low-level.

If it were during Jiang Chen's first few transmigrations, Mu Nihuang's ability to lead troops into battle would be useful.

But now even Han Maisui can carry out military campaigns.

"Fortunately, I spend most of my time cultivating now," Mu Nihuang said.

"Then let's start our cultivation earlier today," Jiang Chen said.

“Husband, it’s daytime now.” Mu Nihuang rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen.

"There's no one else here now, is there?" Jiang Chen chuckled and whispered in Mu Nihuang's ear, "Besides, with my abilities, if I don't want others to know, they definitely won't."

Mu Nihuang naturally understood Jiang Chen's meaning, but she still snorted.

"I just went to see Prince Wei..." Jiang Chen recounted his meeting with Fu Yanxin, including his engagement to Fu Yuzhan.

"Congratulations, my husband." Mu Nihuang rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen.

"Congratulations to you too." Jiang Chen didn't feel embarrassed at all.

"Is the jade cup beautiful?" Mu Nihuang asked.

"I can't compare to you," Jiang Chen said.

"Really?" Mu Nihuang's beautiful eyes sparkled.

"Of course." Jiang Chen liked Mu Nihuang because he liked her heroic and spirited appearance. Fu Yuzhan was still a little inferior to Mu Nihuang: "When I first saw you, I thought, you must look very... beautiful in your armor..."

"Husband, let's talk about these things tonight." Mu Nihuang quickly covered Jiang Chen's mouth.

Just then, Meng Qianxue walked in: "It's daytime now, husband, aren't you two careful..."