As for Feng Changge and Feng Wuchen, they exchanged glances with Feng Qiwu, each harboring different thoughts, then stepped forward and cupped their fists, saying, "Congratulations on your good match, Second Prince/Second Brother!"
"However, when it comes to treating the lady, it's best not to be too forward." At this moment, Feng Changge cast a sidelong glance at Feng Qiwu's hand.
In his heart, he was full of resentment: Previously, none of the noble young ladies in the entire Imperial City were willing to marry him, yet today, he managed to snag the most valuable one!
Indeed, even if the Crown Prince has turned into a madman, he's still a madman with a scheming heart!
Today, has it not been revealed?
Otherwise, why would he insist on marrying Bai Susu of all people?
It's evident he had plans all along.
Feng Qiwu listened to their congratulations but coldly replied, "My beloved consort is mine to treat as I wish, without others meddling."
Upon hearing this, Feng Changge's face instantly sank.
The next moment, he suddenly smiled, glanced at the dark-faced Prime Minister Bai, and shook his head, saying, "Second Brother is right; it's my business to mind my own business."
Yet, inside, he sneered: To dare say such things in front of Prime Minister Bai, you must think he doesn't dislike you enough already.
However, the more Feng Qiwu offends people, the more advantageous it is for him.
Thinking of this, Feng Changge then said, "It's getting late, I'll take my leave first, farewell!"
With that, Feng Changge turned and walked away.
The Third Prince Feng Wuchen also bade farewell, but before leaving, he exchanged a quick glance with Bai Wanwan.
After they all left, Bai Susu softly said, "Then it troubles the Crown Prince to escort us back."
Hearing this, Prime Minister Bai looked at Bai Susu with a mix of surprise and helplessness.
Did she really agree to this?
This girl, didn't she hate Feng Qiwu the most before? What's going on today?
...
Feng Qiwu nodded, then ordered someone to bring a sedan chair to carry Bai Susu to the palace gate.
At these words, Bai Susu quickly whispered, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, that won't do, everyone else is walking, how can I be so special?"
"My woman has every right to be special, don't forget, you're soon to be the Crown Princess Consort." Feng Qiwu replied with some disapproval.
The distance from here to the palace gate was still quite long.
Didn't she want to be more comfortable?
Bai Susu knew he meant well, but being special right now was indeed unwise.
So she quickly changed her mind, appearing bashfully as she softly said, "But this way, I won't be able to walk alongside you, and by walking, if we go slowly... we can spend more time together."
Feng Qiwu was stunned for a moment, then realized her intention.
His ears immediately turned red, almost to the point of dripping blood.
Ahem!
So she wants to spend more time with him, which is why she refuses the sedan chair.
This little fool truly loves him!
Otherwise, she wouldn't care so much about every moment spent with him.
Thinking of this, Feng Qiwu quickly nodded pretentiously, "Very well, since you refuse the sedan chair, I will accompany you on foot."
"Mm, Your Highness the Crown Prince, you're so kind." Bai Susu looked at him with a smile, her eyes filled with adoration and admiration.
Feng Qiwu coughed lightly, his face starting to heat up.
"Alright, let's go then, Xiao Quanzi, lead the way ahead." Feng Qiwu said coldly to his personal attendant eunuch.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Quanzi, who almost made a big mistake tonight, quickly bowed respectfully, "Yes!"
He then lifted the palace lantern to lead the way.
Bai Susu originally intended to walk side by side with Feng Qiwu, so she could increase his affection at any time.
But her grandfather was always thwarting her, being cautious of Feng Qiwu as if guarding against a thief, not allowing the two of them the slightest chance to get close.
All the way to the palace gate, Bai Susu still hadn't found an opportunity to speak with Feng Qiwu alone.
Thus, she regrettably got into the Bai Mansion carriage.
But Feng Qiwu didn't just leave; instead, he mounted his horse, determined to personally escort her back, showing no ambiguity at all.
Seeing this, Prime Minister Bai's face finally looked a bit better.
At least there was some sincerity.
...
Inside the carriage, Bai Wanwan lowered her voice and looked at Bai Susu, "Sister, I know you must not feel good about this, since the imperial edict hasn't been issued yet, if you really don't want to marry, you could ask grandfather as soon as we return to plead with His Majesty to withdraw the order."
But in her heart she thought: The emperor's words are as good as gold, once spoken in front of so many ministers, he surely wouldn't break his promise.
Whether there is a plea or not, this marriage is absolutely set.
However, if Bai Susu were to cause a scene over it, there would be a spectacle to watch.
But Bai Susu didn't fall for Bai Wanwan's trick.
She glanced at Bai Wanwan, maintaining the demeanor of a dignified noble lady, saying, "Since ancient times, marriage is determined by the parents' command and the matchmaking words, especially when it's the Crown Prince personally requesting my hand in marriage before His Majesty, why wouldn't I be happy?"
Then, with a sincere tone, she said to Bai Wanwan, "Moreover, people change, you shouldn't always view others through old perspectives, making assumptions without evidence. I've told you before, His Highness the Crown Prince is not the kind of person rumors make him out to be; I trust my own eyes."
Bai Wanwan: ...
Wise words are hard to persuade a ghost seeking doom.
Her persuasion was fake, but Bai Susu's courting doom... seems to be real.
So Bai Wanwan could only say, "Since Sister knows your own mind, I won't say more."
"Mm." Bai Susu nodded.
But inside, she saw through Bai Wanwan's little tricks clearly.
It was nothing more than trying to get her to refuse the marriage and create an embarrassing scene.
If it were the original Bai Susu, she might indeed refuse to marry no matter what, but she's different.
Not to mention she already liked Feng Qiwu's appearance, even if only to evade Bai Wanwan and Feng Wuchen's schemes, she had to marry Feng Qiwu.
...
The carriage soon arrived at the Bai Mansion gate.
Prime Minister Bai got out of the car in a huff, his gaze particularly wary of Feng Qiwu.
At this moment, Feng Qiwu rode his horse towards the carriage Bai Susu was in, then swiftly and agilely dismounted.
"Open the door, I'm here to receive you." Feng Qiwu said with a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Bai Susu couldn't help but feel a trace of sweetness in her heart.
This guy was quite considerate.
She then opened the carriage door and extended her hand towards Feng Qiwu.
As soon as her right hand was stretched out, Feng Qiwu's firm and strong palm held it steadily.
The blazing warmth transmitted through the skin to Bai Susu's fingertips, making her blush and her heart race a bit.
And just as her body stepped out of the carriage, Feng Qiwu's arm supported her waist to steadily help her down, triggering another round of mustache-blowing and eye-rolling from the staring Prime Minister Bai.