lcionline Chapter 272 Mother’s Family
Chapter 272 Mother’s Family
His Highness Turner is very fast.
When I saw Chen Xin again, she had already packed her bags and was leading her husbands to prepare to move into the palace of the Ocean Empire.
Chen Xin insisted on passing through Jiang Yu's territory before heading to the royal city from Hollandpur.
It's not that they don't consider Hollandpur their mother's home.
Jiang Yu understood what Prince Turner meant. Chen Xin's status was too low. If it was delayed until he inherited the throne and became emperor, there would definitely be many voices of opposition that would be used against him.
That's why he's in such a hurry.
Even so, Chen Xin and her husbands had no right to resist. In all the handovers and decisions between the Forest Empire and the Ocean Empire, Chen Xin and her husbands were merely the final link in the chain of action.
Chen Xin's original territory, Bifu Town, has been reclaimed by the Forest Empire, and she will likely never have many more opportunities to return to her country in her lifetime.
She was carefully chosen by the emperor as a gift to maintain peace between the two countries and as a counterweight to balance the various forces.
Chen Xin has become much more composed.
When we met again, she was still as warm and radiant as ever. But her eternally fiery eyes held more thought and concern. She had learned to smile before speaking, and to reconsider the words before uttering them.
"The clothes are really nice." Jiang Yu hugged her friend and only managed to say this after a long while.
"If you don't want to praise me, then don't force it, hahaha." Chen Xin saw her friend's distress but still joked cheerfully.
However, Jiang Yu's praise was not unfounded. Chen Xin's clothes had all been remade, as none of her previous clothes matched her current status.
"Be happy for me." Chen Xin patted Jiang Yu on the shoulder. "Romance novels really do live up to their reputation. As long as you transmigrate, you'll have the luck of a female lead. Look at me, haven't I already won over emperors?"
"First Lady? You're kidding! If this were Earth, I'd be the First Lady or the Chairman's wife." Chen Xin gave an exaggerated, smug smile: "You'd have to bow to me from now on!"
"Yes, Madam." Jiang Yu immediately curtsied deeply, allowing Chen Xin to fully indulge in her performance.
"My castle can't possibly hold such a large group of people." Jiang Yu was a little embarrassed. Even though he had made arrangements in advance, he was still worried about whether the post stations near Hollandpur could accommodate so many people.
Hollandpur was ultimately just a slightly more affluent border town.
"Don't worry, you've done your best." Chen Xin waved her hand: "A large group of people have already set off for the capital. The people accompanying me are just security personnel and personal luggage. The main force is still behind. They won't pass through Hollandpur; they'll go directly to the capital."
"I have already given the order that if there is not enough accommodation, they should set off for the capital on their own."
Chen Xin took Jiang Yu's hand and shook it gently. "I have so many secrets I want to tell you. Even though we'll be in the Ocean Empire from now on, we won't be able to see each other often after I enter the palace. We might not even be as free as before."
“Definitely. Let’s not provoke His Highness Turner’s sensitive nerves. Let him think less.” Jiang Yu felt very sad: “If it’s not important, we should try to see each other less. You don’t want His Highness Turner to be constantly on guard against you, do you?”
“Of course we’ll take precautions. I know this prince’s character as well as you do.” Chen Xin sneered. “Let him monitor me if he wants. I’m not as naive as I was when I first came here.”
This time, Gilbert, Xiang Lan, and Dovica were all with Chen Xin.
Gilbert remained as taciturn as ever, but his composure had been tempered with a sharper edge. He and Fan Qingyin had maintained correspondence and contact, and upon meeting this time, he immediately stood beside Fan Qingyin.
Duvika, being from the Aurora Empire, naturally felt closer to Fan Qingyin and subtly hovered around her.
Xiang Lan, on the other hand, was much more familiar with Jiang Yu and the others, and chatted with Lin Yi very familiarly.
Moya, who was left behind, took on the responsibility of entertaining the guests, while Fan Qingyin completely let go. This was the first formal event that was entirely coordinated and arranged by Moya.
Everything was arranged perfectly by him.
Even Chen Xin exclaimed in amazement upon learning of this: "Even Xiang Lan and Dovica couldn't have accomplished something this meticulously!"
It's important to know that people like Fan Qingyin, Lin Yi, and even Gilbert are all from prominent families. Their families' profound heritage has honed and nurtured them for over a decade, which is why they have developed such comprehensive skills.
Moa had no relatives, was raised as a pet by an underwater civilization, and was imprisoned in the forbidden sea for a thousand years. It is certainly amazing that he was able to completely master the rules of human society in such a short period of time.
“If only Gilbert and his men were as powerful as your husbands.” Privately, Chen Xin was still very troubled, and those who didn’t know her personally would definitely misunderstand her words.
“They can handle it.” Jiang Yu naturally understood what her friend was worried about, and could only comfort her in this way.
“It’s all my fault for dragging them down.” Chen Xin said dejectedly. “If they hadn’t chosen me, they could have continued to work hard in their beloved positions and would have been able to focus on their own families like any other man.”
"But now you want to join me in the dark and treacherous inner palace, to confront the ugliness of the center of power politics."
Seeing her friend's downcast appearance, Jiang Yu knew that Chen Xin must have been deeply troubled by these things during this period.
She handed him a stew: "You didn't eat much of such a sumptuous dinner. Eat a little bit. This has lotus petals in it, which have a very good calming effect."
Seeing that Chen Xin had taken it, he continued to persuade her, "They are your husbands, your closest people. I believe that being with you is the most important thing to them."
"Qingyin once told me: 'A wife's will is her husband's will.' I believe they share the same idea."
“Xiaoyu, I’m not as rational and smart as you, and I don’t have a clear head when things happen. I’m afraid I can’t protect them.” Chen Xin had already put down her spoon, but seeing Jiang Yu’s eager gaze, she had no choice but to pick it up again and drink a few more mouthfuls.
“Take Gilbert, for example. His ambition and family background are in history, but the Ocean Empire won’t give him that opportunity. He will soon be locked up in the palace like a canary. Xiang Lan might be a little better off. Dovica is lively by nature and certainly wouldn’t like living in the palace,” Chen Xin continued.
“Gilbert is a good strategist. Qingyin has mentioned it to me more than once. In the future, we should consult with him more often and listen to his opinions.”
"Dovica is even more like a child than my Lin Yi. You need to give him lots of love. As long as he has your love, he can live a vibrant life."
Jiang Yu patted Chen Xin's back: "Don't worry, Xin Xin, you are not alone. All of us who love you are standing with you. We are your support and comrades."
"Just like you said, you will protect me, and so will I. I will spare no effort to protect you."