Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 762 - 760

The sky outside had, without their notice, started to snow. By evening when Shangguan Xuanyi returned, Xiao’er was still staring at the scattered snowflakes fluttering outside the window, lost in thought about Shangguan Wanru.

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Hearing the sound of maids saluting outside, Xiao’er came to her senses, stepped forward to help him take off his black mink cloak, and handed it to Yang Mei to hang up.

"You are half an hour later than usual today."

"Hmm, my father’s birthday is upcoming, so my royal brothers and I were discussing some affairs at the Ministry of Rites." As usual, Shangguan Xuanyi pulled Xiao’er into his embrace, held her for a while, then planted a kiss her forehead before letting her go.

"Is everything prepared accordingly?" Xiao’er asked casually.

"Rest assured, everything is ready." Shangguan Xuanyi led Xiao’er to sit next to the round table.

"Did the Princess give you a hard time today?"

Xiao’er thought of Shangguan Wanru’s disappointed figure, shook her head and said, "Not exactly a hassle. She just wants the breeding method for the super rice, which I can’t give her."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xuanyi said, "This is something that cannot be leaked, you don’t need to feel guilty. She’s just resolving the issue in the wrong way."

Naturally, Shangguan Xuanyi knew about Shangguan Wanru’s situation in Nangong Country.

Today, the Empress Dowager specifically summoned the brothers to Cining Palace to devise a plan to support her.

The Empress Dowager only has two granddaughters by blood, one is the Fifth Princess, and the other is Shangguan Wanru. She has great affection for both of them, and of course, also for her maternal granddaughter, Fu Ranhui.

Shangguan Xuanyi revealed the dire illness of the Emperor of Nangong Country and the undercurrent of conflict among the princes.

Xiao’er realized that Shangguan Wanru had resorted to desperate measures out of deep concern.

Securing the basic livelihood of the people is fundamental to the long-term stability of a nation.

It’s not surprising that Nangong Country wants this rice cultivation method, after all, who doesn’t?

If Shangguan Wanru brought back the method of breeding rice, wouldn’t others make use of her once their purpose is fulfilled, and discard her afterward?

Minze Country is her maternal home, her most reliable backup!

How could she forget this point!

Even if they cannot tell her everything due to the differing things they stand to protect, they would never hurt her or disregard her situation!

Seeing Minze Country becoming richer and stronger day by day, could the other two countries not feel anxious?

Perhaps the Emperor of Nangong Country intentionally said those words to indirectly pressure Shangguan Wanru to bring back the rice breeding method.

Now, Minze Country has numerous confidential techniques! Today they pressured Shangguan Wanru to bring back the method of rice breeding, wouldn’t they force her to bring back the method of cement manufacture tomorrow? And the day after tomorrow, to bring back the method of glass production? Not to mention rubber, cast iron, salt...

Such things, too numerous to count and incredibly bothersome!

"Nangong Country has gone too far! They must be taught a lesson!" Xiao’er exclaimed angrily.

Shangguan Wanru didn’t clarify many things to her, leading her to believe that her miscarriages were just internal rumors.

The situation is likely more complicated than it appears!

She only wonders what role Gong Zixuan plays in all this?

He certainly couldn’t be unaware of the good idea his father had conjured.

However, he is the Crown Prince of Nangong, the heir to the throne! As a ruler of a country, his first consideration should naturally be his subjects and the throne.

Such considerations could not make Xiao’er resent him. However, he could not use the woman he loved as a pawn, nor could he use his child as a bargaining chip!

"What did Gong Zixuan do?"

Shangguan Xuanyi shook his head, they couldn’t possibly know the specifics. They only knew some general information.

However, this was enough to see the conspiracy behind!

"No, I’ll go to see the Princess. This young girl has been overly protected at home since she was young and has not experienced anything. She’s being bullied without even knowing she’s been used..." Xiao’er couldn’t finish her words, she stood up and was about to rush out.

Shangguan Xuanyi pulled Xiao’er back onto his lap and hugged her tightly: "It’s getting dark now, where are you going? The big day for Ruixi is the day after tomorrow, you can go see her then! It’s not urgent!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao’er agreed with him, Shangguan Wanru wouldn’t leave in a hurry anyway.

Shangguan Xuanyi ordered the meal. After the couple had dinner, they busied themselves with their own matters in the study. Shangguan Xuanyi was reading books from Xiao’er’s space, he was absorbing knowledge extensively.

Xiao’er was just drawing design diagrams: toys, jewelry, clothes, porcelain...

Every night, the couple would spend around two hours in the study pretending to be busy then they would "sleep" when it’s late.

Speaking of sleep, they would actually go to her space. Shangguan Xuanyi enjoyed going to Xiao’er’s space because he could take advantage of the time difference between the inside and outside of the space to extensively absorb the knowledge he didn’t understand before. Furthermore, he could also spend time with Xiao’er in a world that had only the two of them, farming together, harvesting together, enjoying their time of man farming and woman weaving.

Of course, the most important thing was to do whatever he wanted with Xiao’er there, a deep satisfaction, both in spirit and body.

They often felt tired in the space until they were completely drained, then they had a good sleep and woke up full of energy. After waking up and finishing martial arts, they came out of the space. The sky was still dark, and he still had time to tangle with Xiao’er one more time.

The feeling of living many more days than others every day was great.

The Worry-Free Space? This girl traveled through thousands of years and crossed the spacetime to come to his side. Was it God’s will that she live a carefree life?

He would not fail God’s favor!

The sky outside began to lighten up. Shangguan Xuanyi looked at Xiao’er, who was tired and fell asleep again in his arms, and felt deeply content. He hoped the future days could continue like this every day.

The dreaming Xiao’er, not knowing what she dreamt of, murmured: "I don’t want to!"

Then, Xiao’er’s hands and feet clasped onto Shangguan Xuanyi’s body like the claws of an octopus and continued to sleep deeply.

What a contradictory little girl! Shangguan Xuanyi smiled silently, he lowered his head to kiss Xiao’er’s mouth, then carefully withdrew his arm which Xiao’er was lying on, and quietly got out of the quilt and off the bed.

The moment Shangguan Xuanyi got off the bed, Xiao’ver was awakened by the chill that snuck into the quilt.

The light in the room was still dim, she opened her eyes and saw a vague tall figure dressing by the bed: "Why are you getting up so early?"

"Did I wake you?" Shangguan Xuanyi turned back and asked.

"Cold." She was awoken by the cold. Xiao’er sat up from the bed.

As soon as Shangguan Xuanyi heard this, he hurriedly picked up Xiao’ér’s clothes to put them on her, not even caring that he hadn’t yet slid his other arm into his robe.

"The weather is much colder today. When you go to the Du family later, remember to bring a hand stove." Shangguan Xuanyi instructed while helping Xiao’er dress.

"Okay." Xiao’er replied quietly. She really enjoyed Shangguan Xuanyi pampering her like a child.

Let her unabashedly enjoy it, then! She liked this feeling.