The Princess of the Substitute Bride Strikes Back

"How did Zhao Hengzhi introduce you to the emperor?"

Fu Yunxi understood that in this era, identity and class were insurmountable obstacles.

Fu Ziyan said that she was not a noble lady here, and their acquaintance was purely a coincidence of "the hero saving the beauty".

So how exactly was he going to explain her identity to the world?

"He told the truth, but he slightly embellished my image and attributed most of the credit to me. The emperor knew that the queen and the imperial concubine had been secretly making trouble, and he thought it was not a big deal for Hengzhi to have a commoner girl as a concubine, so he didn't say anything more about our affairs."

When talking about this, Fu Ziyan seemed a little depressed.

"The Emperor thinks Zhao Hengzhi wants you to be his concubine?"

Fu Yunxi was greatly shocked. Could it be that she had made a mistake?

Could it be that Zhao Hengzhi, who appears to be a handsome man, is actually an ungrateful and heartless person?

"That's not the case. It was Zhao Hengzhi who made the emperor think so. In fact, it's not like that. Zhao Hengzhi didn't explicitly say he wanted to marry me in a formal way. He told the emperor that true love is tested in times of adversity, and we have a mutual understanding. He will never abandon me. Maybe Zhao Hengzhi felt that he didn't need to be frank with the emperor, because he told me privately that he would only marry me, and when he was more mature, he would make the emperor willing to burn himself, and then the first thing he would do after he ascended to the throne was to make me the queen."

Fu Zi Yan spoke quite calmly. Fu Yunxi looked at her and felt that she had already accepted the matter. However, such a peaceful tone made her wonder whether Fu Zi Yan had been wronged in this relationship?

"According to the plot, he should have made you his queen, but did he mention that he would not take concubines in the future?"

Fu Yunxi did not see the finale and was not clear about the subsequent developments of the male and female protagonists after Mu Yibai's death. From what she saw now, Zhao Hengzhi's feelings for Fu Ziyan were not false. The question was whether he could remain loyal and whether he would have three palaces and six courtyards like other emperors.

"He never told me about taking a concubine. Now he is focusing on his career. What you have seen these few days is actually our most relaxed moment. I can also feel his love for me, but which emperor has only one queen? I have been slowly preparing myself mentally."

Fu Ziyan also hoped that she was the exception, but she didn't dare to ask for it.

"Zi Yan, you were not like this in the past, and this idea is extremely incorrect. I told Mu Yibai a long time ago that I only want to be with one person for the rest of my life. If all the ideas of the ancients were correct, then why were so many rules abolished a thousand years later?"

"Polygamy is illogical in itself. How many women have wasted their youth and lives in it? You should fight for yourself. Even if you love him, this love should not be humble. Love should be mutual. If you can become his partner in battle, you can also become his wife. How can you build up your mentality at this time?"

Fu Yunxi immediately sat up from the bed. She looked at Fu Ziyan in disbelief, with a bit of disappointment in her eyes. Was it because she had been influenced by this era for a year, or was it because love made people lost?

She could see that Fu Zi Yan longed for monogamous love, otherwise she wouldn't have looked so lonely when she mentioned this.

"Yun Xi, he is the emperor, can I do it?"

Fu Ziyan's heart was moved again by Fu Yunxi's words. Could she really make such a request to Zhao Hengzhi?

She had originally planned that she would be able to gain a foothold among the women in the harem with the help of the system. She didn't believe that she couldn't beat them even with cheats?

"Of course you can. Look at which leader in our country has many wives? On the contrary, the image of a good husband who cares about his family can add a lot of charm to a man. Isn't the love between the leader and his wife also praised by the people?"

Fu Yunxi was determined to wake up this slightly confused best friend.

Fu Ziyan bit her lip lightly and said with a firm look in her eyes: "You are absolutely right. I must at least strive for myself. I must not retreat cowardly or give up easily before trying!"

In the world of love, women's minds are always so complicated and subtle. Sometimes they are brave and fearless, able to break through numerous obstacles for love and do anything beyond their imagination. But sometimes they are as timid as mice, and will worry about the slightest thing, fearing that this insignificant flaw will cause a rift in their relationship.

This is the case with Fu Ziyan. When she is in love, her heart is often mixed with courage and timidity.

Fu Yunxi looked at Fu Ziyan gently, her eyes full of determination and support, "Well, I support you, don't worry, I will always be your most solid support. If you have a dispute one day, or feel depressed and suffocated in the palace, you are welcome to come to Lianjiang County to find me at any time. I am your in-laws, and you can always be your true self here!"

These words were like the warm sunshine in spring, warming Fu Ziyan's heart. Tears welled up in her eyes and her heart was filled with emotion. It was a gift from God to have such a caring and good friend in this strange world.

"Well, I'm a little hungry. Let's have a midnight snack!" Fu Ziyan sniffed, trying hard to control her emotions and not let herself appear too embarrassed and sentimental at this moment. She turned her gaze to the food prepared by Fu Yunxi, thinking about eating more so that she could accumulate strength to continue chatting with her bestie.

As the night deepened, the two of them ate and talked, sharing each other's thoughts. Their laughter echoed in the room until the night was quiet. Only then did they go to bed feeling satisfied and sleepy.

The next morning, sunlight shone through the window onto the bed, and as expected, Fu Yunxi and Fu Ziyan failed to get up on time.

Mu Yibai and Zhao Hengzhi were quite understanding and did not force them to wake up. Instead, they followed the old rules and went to the front yard for breakfast, and even thoughtfully left some for them.

After breakfast, Mu Yibai and Zhao Hengzhi went out for a stroll in Mojia Village before returning and waiting for the two sisters to get up.

In the following days, Mu Yibai and Zhao Hengzhi accompanied the two girls to travel around Lianjiang County. They tried all kinds of food, and the hot pot restaurant was undoubtedly Fu Ziyan's first choice.

"Yun Xi, I feel like the hot pot restaurant you opened has really hit the nail on the head! Open a few more in the future, as well as barbecue restaurants, teppanyaki buffets, pizza burgers, and grilled fish. I want to try all of these!"

Fu Zi Yan's face was filled with an excited smile and her eyes were full of anticipation. She had never expected that every dish Fu Yunxi prepared for her would taste very similar to that in her previous life.

When she first came here, she was not used to such light dishes. After all, in that famine year when everyone just wanted to fill their stomachs, they could not have too many extravagant demands on food.

But now, being able to taste such delicious food, she has been eating to her heart's content these days.

Fu Yunxi responded with a smile: "Okay, I will open these shops one by one in Lianjiang County in the future, and you remember to come and enjoy them!" She naturally knew Fu Ziyan's taste very well. After all, they used to be close partners who dined together.

"Okay, okay, I will definitely come. You must reserve a private room for me. I want to have a feast to my heart's content!"

Fu Ziyan happily agreed. Although the days ahead were full of unknowns, she firmly believed that as long as Mu Yibai was in Shunfeng County, Zhao Hengzhi would never leave, and her friendship with Fu Yunxi would last forever.