jdhmnovel Chapter 116 Meeting
Chapter 116 Meeting
However, Zisu never expected that fate would take such a dramatic turn in this life. It caught her off guard, but also gave her a tremendous surprise. She no longer had to worry about how to rekindle her relationship with Fang Heng. After all, men and women are different, and without an introduction, she really didn't know how to create an opportunity to meet him.
Accompanied by Xiangli, Yingtao, and Shen Laihui, Zisu arrived at the place where Fang Heng had saved her in her past life. This place was bordered by mountains and forests on one side and cliffs on the other. The scenery was actually very beautiful, with wildflowers in full bloom, babbling brooks, lush green trees and grasses, and beautiful flowers everywhere.
Recalling the scene of being saved by Fang Heng in her past life, everything seemed like it was just yesterday, so clear and so unforgettable.
She still remembered the words Fang Heng said when he rescued her: "Alright, it's alright now. However, Miss Shangguan, you need to be vigilant. Someone tampered with your horse. When you get back, you'd better investigate. The one who did it might be someone very close to you!"
He called her Miss Shangguan, which meant he must know her and be somewhat aware of her situation. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said such things. If she had listened to him then, perhaps she wouldn't have ended up in such a miserable state later.
Unfortunately, at that time, I was blinded by greed. I firmly believed that my uncle and aunt treated me like their own daughter, and that my cousin, Shangguan Zhihua, was as close to me as a sister. Now, looking back, why did Shangguan Zhihua treat me so cruelly? It was because she coveted Xiao Fan and the wealth and power of the Rong'an Prince's Mansion, so she had to get rid of her!
In this life, Shangguan Zhihua died, and Xiao Fan was exiled to the Northeast.
So, will she meet Fang Heng again in this place today? And if they meet, will they have any interaction? Zisu couldn't help but look forward to this moment.
In her memory, Fang Heng was handsome and dashing, giving off a sunny vibe. Rumors said he was a man of great courage, upright, and kind—exactly her type. In particular, he was devoted to his wife, never having a maid or concubine, and never indulging in debauchery; he was a very responsible and devoted husband.
In my past life, my wife was the envy of all women; everyone couldn't help but be jealous of her. She was of average appearance, at most a little pretty, but not stunningly beautiful. However, she had a very good temperament, was generous and tolerant.
That's true. With such a loving husband, it's impossible for someone not to have a good temperament. Even if someone originally had a bad temperament, it should change under the influence of love.
Zisu sat on the beautiful hillside, watching the babbling brook and the blooming wildflowers, basking in the beauty of early spring. Suddenly, the sound of horses neighing came from ahead, followed by cries of alarm: "Fang Heng, tighten the reins and stop the horse!"
Fang Heng? The horse is startled?!
Before she could think, a white figure flashed past, hurtling straight towards the cliff. Zisu immediately shouted, "Brother Shen, hurry and save them!"
"Yes, young lady!" Before the words were even finished, Shen Laihui had already darted past like an arrow released from a bow, and in the blink of an eye, he had subdued the frightened horse.
At this moment, the frightened horse was only a foot away from the cliff. Just a hair's breadth away, and both man and horse would tumble off the cliff, a stark resemblance to Zisu's past life. The difference was that in her past life, Fang Heng suffered a serious arm injury while saving her, while the highly skilled Shen Laihui was completely unharmed.
In their past life, Fang Heng saved Zi Su; in this life, Zi Su's people saved Fang Heng. The situation has drastically reversed. This new situation is far more advantageous for Zi Su!
While surprised, Zisu was also overwhelmed with joy. This would make it even easier for her to get closer to Fang Heng. After all, Fang Heng was a grateful person, and the two would surely have another chance to meet in the future!
No, she was determined to seize this rare opportunity! Wasn't Fang Heng here for a spring outing with his friends? Since that was the case, she might as well go with them!
Just then, a melodious voice came to my ears: "Princess Yulin, thank you for saving my life. I am Fang Heng. I greet you, Princess. If you need any help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask me!"
Zisu snapped out of her daze, took a closer look, and was immediately stunned.
In this life, Fang Heng seems even more handsome and radiant than in his previous one. At this moment, he is smiling politely at her, a bright and warm smile that warms her heart.
She only glanced at it, and her heart began to pound.
This was different from her feelings for Prince Duan. When she was with Prince Duan, she was attracted by his appearance, overwhelmed by his noble temperament, and moved by him.
She was initially drawn to Prince Duan because of his breathtakingly beautiful appearance; later, she was moved by his unwavering devotion to her. If he weren't Prince Duan, perhaps she would have chosen him because of his persistence and his stunning beauty.
However, he happened to be Prince Duan, the Emperor's most beloved nephew. Which noble family didn't have multiple wives and concubines? Moreover, he had a troublesome mother, a mother who was extremely fond of arranging women for her son. Being Prince Duan's wife would be too much pressure; she didn't want to endure that boundless suffering.
Fang Heng was different. The Fang family had a clan rule that a man could only take a concubine if he was thirty years old and had no son. Moreover, he could not take a concubine of high status, but only a concubine of low social standing. Furthermore, if the principal wife had no son, the son born to the concubine had to be raised by the principal wife. And from then on, the concubine was not allowed to have any contact with the son she had given birth to.
Besides, Fang Heng was a man of impeccable morals. He was devoted to his wife, never strayed, and never had any entanglements with the maids. Fang Heng's mother was also an excellent mother-in-law who never tried to arrange extramarital affairs for her daughter-in-law.
Comparing the two, Zisu's heart immediately tipped in favor of Fang Heng.
Xiangli tugged at Zisu's sleeve and whispered, "Miss, this young master is greeting you!"
Zisu suddenly snapped out of her daze and smiled sheepishly, "Young Master Fang, I'm sorry, your smile was so bright, I was stunned!"
Fang Heng was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but smile.
People say that Princess Yulin is straightforward, quick-witted, humorous, strong, courageous, intelligent, kind, and cheerful—truly an extraordinary woman unparalleled in the world.
When I saw it today, it certainly lived up to its reputation.
Fang Heng: "Princess, you are indeed a straightforward person. Thank you again for saving my life. This is the Fang family crest. Princess, take this crest to the Fang family, and they will provide assistance unconditionally!"
As he spoke, he handed over a small, exquisite badge.
"Okay, thank you, then I won't be polite!" Zisu hesitated for only a moment before readily accepting the gift, holding it in her hand, then opening it and presenting it to Fang Heng, asking with a smile, "Young Master Fang, can you provide me with unconditional assistance today?"
"Huh?" Fang Heng was stunned for a moment, but quickly came to his senses and smiled warmly and kindly: "Okay, no problem, Princess, please speak!"
Zisu: "May I ask first, are you traveling alone today, young master, or with friends?"
Fang Heng: "My sister, a few friends and I came out for a spring outing."
Zisu sighed, "Alas, it's shameful to admit, but I grew up in the countryside and was exiled to the Northwest. This area is completely unfamiliar to me; I'm just here for a spring outing. If you don't mind, could I join you?"
Fang Heng couldn't help but laugh: "That's all the requirements? That's too simple, no problem! As long as the princess doesn't mind, I naturally have no problem with it!"
Just then, a little girl of about ten years old rushed over, crying and shouting, "Big brother, are you alright? I'm so glad you're alright, you scared me to death!"
Fang Heng hugged his younger sister: "Qiong'er, don't cry. Your brother is alright, isn't he? By the way, this is Princess Yulin. It's all thanks to her guards who saved your brother. Otherwise, he would have definitely fallen off the cliff. Stop crying and come and greet the princess!"
Fang Qiong raised her head, looked at Zisu with embarrassment, wiped away her tears, and curtsied: "This humble girl, Fang Qiong, greets Princess Yulin. May the Princess live a thousand years!"
Zisu couldn't help but laugh and quickly said, "Sister Fang Qiong, just call me Sister Zisu. In the future, you can treat me as an equal. There's no need for such a grand gesture!"
Fang Qiong hesitated and said, "But aren't you a princess? Is it alright if I don't perform the grand ceremony? Is it alright if I call you Sister Zisu?"
Zisu laughed heartily: "I'm not a real royal princess, so don't put on airs. Just call me Sister Zisu!" She paused, then added: "I don't even perform the grand ceremony in front of the Princess. You're very pleasing to the eye; I like you the moment I see you, so there's no need to be so formal."
Upon hearing this, Fang Qiong happily took Zisu's arm: "Sister Zisu, I feel very close to you, I like you very much! Sister Zisu, where are you going today? Would you like to go on a spring outing with us?"
As he spoke, he looked longingly at Zisu.
Zisu chuckled: "Alright then, since Sister Qiong'er is so insistent, I'll reluctantly go on a spring outing with you!"
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