Xiao Wangye's Beloved Wife

Chapter 51. Past 1: The Promise of Being a Huanghou

"Niangniang, you're back." Yui heaved a sigh of relief as she saw Huang Mingxiang coming out of the cold Palace alright.

Huang Mingxiang smiled faintly. "I'm fine, Yui. Come on, hurry up and leave. Tell the coachman to go to Chuan Wuqi first."

Yui nodded, then relayed Huang Mingxiang's message to the coachman. Huang Mingxiang was already inside his carriage again, he was still thinking about Xiao Jihuang. Xiao Jihuang, ever since she married Xiao Muqing, that man seemed to have turned into someone else. In the past Xiao Jihuang had never said anything regarding the feelings that reeked of the world of romance, the man focused on studying and devoted himself to helping the late Emperor before.

Huang Mingxiang had never expected the position of Huanghou, nor did he show any gestures that he agreed Huang Mingxiang would be his Huanghou. However, after Huang Mingxiang got married, the man immediately moved aggressively to grab his hand.

Take a few minutes, wait. Huang Mingxiang had only realized that the man had not changed since his marriage to Xiao Muqing, but at the announcement of Xiao Jihuang's marriage to Rong Xuan. Is correct. That night, Xiao Jihuang first appeared weak before Huang Mingxiang.

Huang Mingxiang massaged his forehead, he shouldn't have thought of such an insignificant matter. Nothing would change, the man would remain Emperor and Huang Mingxiang would remain Xiao Muqing's wife. After all the past they both used to have no serious romance whatsoever.

But, true. Since that night ....

*THE CAPITAL OF THE EASTERN EMPIRE*

THREE AND A HALF YEARS AGO

"Your majesty, why do you keep looking at my hairpick?" Fifteen-year-old Huang Mingxiang looked at Xiao Jihuang with both corners of his eyebrows fused together. Currently, Xiao Jihuang's status was still that of a Crown Prince.

They were currently inside the Pavilion, in front of them was a very beautiful lotus lake. The scenery and air here were extremely cold, no one dared to disturb the two of them here. Behind them was a table upon which there were many books on political understanding. Yes, the two of them had just studied together on Huanghou's orders.

Xiao Jihuang smiled faintly, shaking her head. "I've only seen that hairpin for the first time. Where did you buy it? Looks unique."

Huang Mingxiang smiled happily, as Xiao Jihuang praised his hair skewer. That means his taste is not bad. Huang Mingxiang touched the hairpin gently with his fingers, then replied, "What do you think? Nice, no? I bought it while it was quietly sneaking out of Huang Fu."

"A Junzhu sneaked out?" Xiao Jihuang raised her left eyebrow.

Huang Mingxiang quickly placed his index finger on his lips. "Shhtt ... Your Majesty, please slow down your tone. If father or aunt heard this, Mingxiang would get into trouble." Huang Mingxiang turned to his right and left to confirm the situation, then looked back at Xiao Jihuang while sticking out his little finger. "here, promise. This secret will be both of us."

Xiao Jihuang frowned, then the look on her face loosened. The man smiled faintly again, then returned Huang Mingxiang's pinky finger stick out. "Yes. But, what will I get if I manage to keep your secret?"

Huang Mingxiang was silent for a moment, then excitedly replied, "Mingxiang will be your best friend! Mingxiang promise!"

Xiao Jihuang frowned. "That's all?"

Huang Mingxiang was silent, thinking hard. If you don't become a best friend, what else? His relationship with Xiao Jihuang had only been getting closer and closer lately, all because of Huanghou's orders asking Xiao Jihuang to teach Huang Mingxiang how to understand politics in person. Previously, their relationship was not this fluid. They used to look at each other sometimes or throw some small talk, not too intense.

Huang Mingxiang looked at Xiao Jihuang puzzledly. "What noble expects political support from the Huang family? But .. I am only the second daughter of the Huang family, as you know, women are also not allowed into politics too deeply."

Xiao Jihuang shook her head. "Without your presence, the Huang family has become the vanguard support because of Muhou."

Huang Mingxiang was getting confused. "Then what do you want, your majesty?"

Huang Mingxiang smiled. "I never dared to crave the position of that noble companion, your majesty. However, Mingxiang understood about Huanghou's expectations. You certainly know, what my goal is to study hard and prepare to be 'perfect woman' as early as possible."

Xiao Jihuang frowned. "Then, are you ready to become a Huanghou?"

Huang Mingxiang lowered his head slightly, his lips still smiling. "I dare not hope."

"Why not? You have learned very hard," asked Xiao Jihuang.

Huang Mingxiang again raised his gaze, then let out a thin sigh. "Being a Junzhu and getting treated and cared for like an Imperial Princess when I was only the son of a concubine, it was already very lucky. Your Honor, I don't want to be someone who is blind to luxury and titles. I remind myself every day not to forget who I was before."

"But what if I asked you to become Huanghou?" xiao Jihuang asked, making Huang Mingxiang turn his head to look at him.

Huang Mingxiang soon chuckled. "Your highness, the Emperor even today is still very healthy, you are ungodly!"

Xiao Jihuang's face changed, then she shook her head. "No, I don't mean to pray for the Emperor with bad things. But, you certainly know, I am the Crown Prince. Sooner or later, I will become an Emperor in my stead. An Emperor must have an official main companion, Huanghou. Therefore, I ask you to fill that position."

Huang Mingxiang let out a crisp laugh, Xiao Jihuang's frantic countenance was extremely sweet. Huang Mingxiang then looked at Xiao Jihuang more seriously. "Your highness, the position of the main escort must be filled by the woman you love, you ask me to fill that position, do you love me?"

Xiao Jihuang was silent, then threw her gaze towards the lotus lake. "Mingxiang, I've never been close to a woman other than you. Even some political people who insist that I get married soon I never ignore. I'm not sure I really understand love, therefore rather than the confusion of finding a suitable person, I better choose you who have known me for a long time since childhood, right?"

Xiao Jihuang, the man said another sentence to express his feelings. He says "i love you" in a different sentence. But Huang Mingxiang was not aware of this, the woman assumed that Xiao Jihuang was just lazy to know new people, especially women.

Huang Mingxiang nodded, what Xiao Jihuang said is indeed true. Instead of bothering to find a new person who is not sure of his sense of loyalty, it is better to use an existing person, whose loyalty is clear.

Huang Mingxiang stood up, then said, "Alright then, I accept your offer to become Huanghou! I promise to be a good Huanghou to you!" The woman's smile was bright, the sunlight shone on her delicate white face, her cheerful figure was wearing pink hanfu, adding to the sweet impression.

Xiao Jihuang looked up, looked at Huang Mingxiang who was standing, then stood up. "Promises must be kept, Mingxiang. You promised."

Huang Mingxiang nodded. "Sure!"

"Your highness, what if we meet Huanghou now? At a time like this must be a cake made by An Mama is ready! Huanghou can't enjoy it alone!" Huang Mingxiang gently pulled the sleeves of Xiao Jihuang's clothes.

Xiao Jihuang nodded. "Sure, come on." The two of them finally walked away from the lotus lake Pavilion. In the middle of the road, a carriage bearing the emblem of Xiao Wangfu appeared. Making Huang Mingxiang and Xiao Jihuang willingly stop first. The two of them did not ride on a stretcher or horse carriage, as it was indeed a short distance away from the Huanghou Palace residence.

Huang Mingxiang and Xiao Jihuang bowed, inside the horse carriage was Xiao Muqing. The military aura of the man was deeply felt, making anyone reluctant to stand in his way.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Muqing's horse carriage stopped right beside the two of them.

"Greetings, Imperial uncle, Xiao Wangye." Xiao Jihuang greeted Xiao Muqing, while Huang Mingxiang was silent behind Xiao Jihuang while continuing to bow deeply.

Xiao Muqing, this is the first time Huang Mingxiang has come this close to the man. Previously the man had always been busy working at the border, rarely returning to the Capital City. Three months ago the man had just returned.