Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 343 - 9: Princess (Part 9)

The Sixth Princess, the most pampered by the Emperor, still lived a life of luxury, with the best materials naturally coming from the Imperial Palace.

In the harem, even the most favored Imperial Concubine was polite to her, and naturally, no one dared to lay a hand on Li Shuning.

After all, the drowning incident years ago stirred up quite a commotion, and many people in the palace lost their lives.

Moreover, the Sixth Princess was not naive. A few years ago during the selection, a newly favored concubine dared to provoke the Sixth Princess, who quickly picked out her faults and embarrassed her. Afterward, she was confined by the Emperor and was never favored by him again after the confinement ended.

In this way, Li Shuning spent her days as a lazy worm, pleasing the Emperor and cultivating in private, living quite a good life.

After the Shao Yao incident, although the Eldest Prince occasionally visited Li Shuning, most of the time, the siblings had no interactions.

The more it was like this, the more the Emperor cherished Li Shuning.

In the blink of an eye, five years had passed, Li Shuning was twelve years old, and the Eldest Prince was already seventeen.

On this day, the Emperor came to visit Li Shuning. During their conversation, the Emperor suddenly said, "Sixth girl, your brother is of marrying age. You’ve interacted with many noble daughters; do you think any of them are suitable for your brother?"

Li Shuning frowned, "Father, as far as I know, Brother already has someone in his heart."

Indeed, over the years, Su Zi had grown older. At such an age, in other families, she would’ve had several children by now, yet she was still waiting for the Eldest Prince.

Moreover, the Eldest Prince and Su Zi were quite affectionate, even having a public relationship recently. Previously, they didn’t hide their relationship, so naturally, rumors spread.

Li Shuning, in the palace, often invited the daughters of ministers to tea parties, to appreciate paintings and calligraphy, among other things.

These noble girls got along well with Li Shuning; some even kindly reminded her.

Li Shuning naturally knew that families did not regard the Eldest Prince’s marriage favorably. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

After all, who wasn’t smart? Marrying off their innocent daughter to the Eldest Prince, knowing he had feelings for an older woman, would be wronging their daughter.

In the storyline, Li Shuning and the Eldest Prince’s relationship wasn’t like it is now. The Emperor valued the Eldest Prince significantly, so naturally, the Eldest Prince was more cautious about his relationship with Su Zi, keeping it tightly wrapped.

Hence, he married the Crown Princess Consort, followed closely by a Concubine, and even drugged the Crown Princess Consort.

Now it’s different; the Emperor is disappointed with the Eldest Prince and rather indifferent. The Eldest Prince, lacking in pressure resilience, is naturally less cautious.

"Silly girl, how could such a woman be worthy of your brother? Naturally, we need to find a good legitimate wife from among the other noble daughters," he said.

Li Shuning replied solemnly, "Father, I had heard some things before; I fear Brother’s marriage is not easy to handle. With such a woman around, which family would willingly marry their daughter into such a situation?"

The Emperor scoffed, "My son marrying their daughter, how could that wrong them."

"Father, you know that’s not what I mean. I also don’t know why there’s a distance between Brother and me, but I still hope for his well-being. Brother being entangled with that woman might affect his reputation. Father, why not let Brother officially take her in, otherwise the ambiguity might lead to more rumors."

The Emperor felt a bit disgusted too. Why hadn’t the Eldest Prince formally sought him out, keeping things honorable and showing some responsibility, then he wouldn’t feel so repelled.

"Oh dear, Father, let’s not talk about this anymore. Shall we go horseback riding?"

Yet at this point, Li Shuning’s spiritual power extended out, and just as the Emperor was about to agree, another idea popped into his mind. In fact, Li Shuning had subtly suggested it with her spiritual power. But generally, Li Shuning wouldn’t dare do this, considering it’s the Emperor. If he noticed anything unusual, it would be over.

"Girl, how about your father takes you outside the palace for a look? Last time I took your Second Brother out to play, you were upset for days."

Li Shuning widened her eyes, seemingly a bit shy, "Father."

"Haha, today Father will accompany little Xiao Six outside the palace for fun, shall we?"

Li Shuning smiled, "Alright, Father, then let’s go quickly. Father, what should I wear?"

The Emperor instructed Li Fu to prepare some simple clothes for Li Shuning. Once dressed, the group left the Imperial Palace and started enjoying their time outside.

Since they were out, they intended to have a good time, to truly relax.

Li Shuning bought many small trinkets along the way, also saw many snacks, purchasing quite a few. The Emperor, however, was alarmed and dared not let Li Shuning eat them all, lest she ended up with an upset stomach.

Seeing Li Shuning a bit unhappy, Li Fu thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Huang, perhaps take the young lady to Zui Feng Lou for some delicious food, I’ve heard Zui Feng Lou is quite renowned in the Imperial City."

The Emperor, known as Mr. Huang, nodded. The food in the restaurant was at least cleaner than the street snacks.

Now that they were out, they couldn’t let Xiao Six not have her fill of fun.

They made their way to Zui Feng Lou, acquiring many more trinkets along the route.

"Father, I want to have some fermented rice balls later."

"Alright, you’ll order the dishes later, eat whatever you want."

"Really? Father, you’re the best." Li Shuning stuck out her tongue, continually acting cute.

The waiter, seeing Li Shuning’s group accompanied by guards, with an extraordinary aura and unusual attire, immediately welcomed them.

Soon, the group was led to a private room on the second floor, reportedly the last available, as the rest were reserved.

Li Shuning ordered many delicious dishes; naturally, it was only Li Shuning and the Emperor who could eat at the table.

After the eunuch tasted the food, Li Shuning began to feast joyfully.

As she enjoyed the food, she used public chopsticks to serve some to the Emperor, making him happy as well.

Even when Xiao Six ate happily, she never forgot about her father, who found her to be the most considerate.

Thus, it is said that people’s hearts are biased, the Emperor, favoring Li Shuning, finds everything about her wonderful.

In comparison, other princes and princesses, when dining with the Emperor, wouldn’t think of serving him food.

Yet the Emperor felt those around him were always unnatural, overly flattering; a meal with them was always somewhat indigestible.

Unlike with Xiao Six, where meals were hearty and delightful.

After a satisfying meal, Li Fu personally prepared a pot of honey water, the honey taken from the palace.

This was an Emperor’s habit.

After all, his health improved notably after drinking honey water. Though it’s unclear why honey water had such miraculous effects, the improvement in health was undeniable.