Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 269 The struggle between the three uncles has always been like this.

Qin Wangfu.

Yuan Baoju was pulled away by Yuan Mingyue. He was completely unaware of the unfriendly looks from Yuan Mingyue and Princess Yifu, as he was focused entirely on his sister's residence.

"With its waterside pavilions, gardens, and warm chambers, and so many flowers, plants, and trees, little sister, your residence is quite nice!"

Yuan Mingyue was not in the mood to chat with Yuan Baoju about mundane matters at the moment, and asked:

"What exactly is your purpose in coming to Chang'an?"

Yuan Baoju looked around and finally found a stool to sit down.

"What else could it be? It was His Majesty and Erzhu Rong who sent me. Why send Xiao Gang to Luoyang?"

Yuan Mingyue was somewhat incredulous and said:
"So you came, and you actually asked?"

"if not!"

"..."

After Yuan Baoju finished speaking, he looked at his queen, Yifu, and asked:

"What did you mean by your reply regarding my suggestion that you buy a house in Chang'an?"

Princess Yifu glanced at Yuan Mingyue, who was too angry to speak, then looked at her husband and said:
"As the letter said, we're short of money!"

"Didn't the Yifu tribe move from Qinghai to Guanzhong and take some of your family property with them?"

"I'm not in charge of the Yifu tribe. There are so many clansmen there. The money I was given is barely enough to buy some property and settle the servants and maids. How am I supposed to buy a house?"

Seeing that Yuan Baoju still looked awkward, Princess Yifu said:

“If my husband really wants to buy a house, he can buy one in Xiyefang, Xicheng.”

"That place is low-lying and uninhabited. It's several streets away from the market area. If you want to buy, you should buy in the neighborhood near the Prince of Qin's residence!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Baoju complained to Yuan Mingyue:

“I inquired before I came. When Da Ye Shuang was allocating houses to his retainers and subordinates, he didn’t even blink an eye. Why are you being so stingy with me? Why don’t you talk to him and ask him to give me a house in Yongxingfang or Chongrenfang near the Qin Prince’s Mansion? If that’s not possible, Tongyefang or Chongyifang will also work.”

Yuan Mingyue opened her eyes and looked at Yuan Baoju in disbelief.

Seeing the situation was turning bad, Princess Yifu quickly pulled Yuan Baoju away. Only Yuan Mingyue was left behind, furious.

Princess Yifu was temporarily staying with Yuan Mingyue. After pulling Yuan Baoju into her room, Yuan Baoju immediately complained upon entering:

"Why are you pulling me? I haven't finished speaking yet!"

"What do you want to say? Haven't you said enough today?"

Seeing his wife's serious expression, Yuan Baoju seemed to realize something, but he didn't seem to care and said:

"I am the emperor's envoy, and I have received the order from General Tianzhu. Even if he doesn't care about the emperor, he can't possibly disrespect General Tianzhu!"

Princess Yifu's expression darkened upon hearing this, and her mood worsened. Just as Yuan Baoju was about to step forward to approach her, she said:
"Do not touch me!"

Yuan Baoju looked displeased upon hearing this.

“I am your husband. Since you came to Chang’an, you have become distant from me.”

Seeing Yuan Baoju's listless appearance, Princess Yifu asked:
"What brings you here?"

"His Majesty sent me, what else could it be for!"

"What about yourself?"

Yuan Baoju smiled and said:
"As I said, the war in Luoyang is not going well. I have written to you many times, but you said you couldn't handle it. So I had no choice but to come in person to get this house settled!"

Princess Yifu felt somewhat uneasy and said:

"Go back immediately, don't stay in Chang'an."

"If I go back like this, how am I supposed to explain this to His Majesty and Erzhu Rong?" "Do you think they'll expect an explanation from you?"

Yuan Baoju was somewhat dissatisfied upon hearing this.

"Are you underestimating me? I am the Prince of Nanyang, and I am a prince just like Da Ye Shuang!"

Upon hearing this, Queen Yifu felt even more uneasy.

"Go, you must leave right now! Do you even know what kind of place Chang'an is? Your insolence is outrageous! Do you want my Yifu tribe to be buried with you?"

……

"Yuan Mingyue's silly brother is hilarious!"

At the other end of the Qin Prince's mansion, in Dugu Ru's residence, smiles filled the room.

Dugu Ru's belly was already bulging; she was three months pregnant, and she couldn't stop smiling.

Across from her sat Erzhu Ying'e, her belly larger, already five months pregnant, and a smile on her face.

"I never imagined that someone as smart as Yuan Mingyue would have such a brother."

Dugu Ru nodded after hearing Erzhu Ying'e's words and asked:
"Let's not talk about him anymore. I heard there's been some movement on Gao Leling's side as well?"

Erzhu Ying'e glanced at a pretty young girl in palace attire beside her and said:
"I just saw a doctor, and they diagnosed me; I'm already a month pregnant."

Dugu Ru glanced at Xiao Erzhu, who was speaking beside Erzhu Ying'e, and then said:
"In the blink of an eye, Little Erzhu has grown up so much. Has he taken a fancy to any young man? Should I select a few handsome and brave young men from among the King's relatives for you to meet?"

Xiao Erzhu bowed gracefully and said:
"Thank you, Your Highness. I would like to spend more time with my aunt!"

Erzhu Ying'e nodded and said:

"Her troublesome father sends her more than a dozen letters a month, I don't know what he's urging her to do. With the fighting between Luoyang and Jinyang in such a state of chaos, what's the point of going back?"

After the Northern Wei Dynasty adopted Sinicization, intermarriage among powerful families was encouraged, but the northern people were excluded.

Under Erzhu Rong's leadership, the Northerners have become more assertive, and they are no longer as subservient as before when facing those from powerful families. Naturally, the marriage requirements for children in the Northern families have also become higher.

With her good looks, great figure, and illustrious family background, Xiao Erzhu naturally attracted many admirers.

"That's it!"

Dugu Ru nodded slightly, but looking at the little Erzhu beside Erzhu Ying'e, she had a strange feeling in her heart.

……

After returning from Dugu Ru's place, Xiao Erzhu helped his aunt sit down on the bed.

"Aunt, you're not feeling well, so why do you keep going to Princess Dugu's place?"

"Now that Princess Dugu and Princess Pingyuan are vying for power in this palace, I naturally have to help one side."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Erzhu asked in confusion:
"Aunt, given your past temper, how could you be willing to submit to Princess Dugu?"

Erzhu Ying'e sighed and said:

"Who told me to be so stupid before? I got on your uncle's pirate ship without any status or relationship, and now I have to be inferior to them in everything."

Erzhu Ying'e touched her belly and smiled.

"But it doesn't matter. I'll wait until they fight each other to the death, then I, the fisherman, can reap the benefits. Just watch, Uncle Three will eventually be mine!"

After settling Erzhu Ying'e in, Xiao Erzhu went outside, looked at the bright moon, pouted, and said:

"Not always!"

……

(End of this chapter)