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I found out that Old Vine suddenly appeared, looking quite gloomy. He mentioned the Second Prince's Residence, which is neither too big nor too small. Due to his royal status, he had previously been cautious and hadn't paid much attention, which led to your earlier confusion when facing them.
Fortunately, you were alert; their family is not a place one should venture into. This situation is not ideal, so it's best to avoid getting involved.
Let's talk about it.
This story begins with the background of the Consort of the Second Prince. The Consort, named Ling Qian, married the Second Prince when her father was merely a sixth-rank local official in Fuzhou. Due to his mediocre abilities, it took him over ten years to rise in rank because of his daughter's status, and there was no further room for advancement.
Ling Qian was a concubine and only gained recognition after meeting the Second Prince. Sang Qingxiao wondered how someone from such humble beginnings could be accepted by the royal family.
Not only was she accepted, but the Second Prince also held deep feelings for her. In his inner court, aside from her, there were only two low-ranking concubines. They had been married for ten years; the Second Prince was thirty and she was twenty-eight, yet they had no children. Despite this, the Second Prince treated her with unwavering affection.
Was he truly so devoted? It seemed unlike the typical behavior of men in ancient times. Marrying someone like her might make his path to power even more challenging.
Sang Qingxiao was puzzled—was she exceptionally beautiful or talented? Or did the Second Prince have some leverage over her?
Old Vine shook his head. "I can only peek from a distance; I would never intrude into a woman's chamber. Since she stays inside all the time, I naturally cannot see her appearance. However, I can smell the strong medicinal scent from her room, mixed with a faint odor. The Second Prince stayed there for over an hour; I don't know how he managed to endure it."
Qi Xiaomian clarified for Sang Qingxiao that anyone who marries into the royal family cannot be ugly. Ling Qian's looks might not be outstanding, but she had a gentle and kind personality. Although her father was somewhat inept, she had a considerable reputation in Fuzhou.
Fuzhou is near the sea and has many bandits. Despite the court's efforts to resist them, the local coastline is complex, allowing some to slip through and wreak havoc onshore. As a result, there are many orphans in Fuzhou's territory.
Ling Qian self-taught some medical skills and gathered funds to secretly support and care for orphans. Her reputation grew as people began to call her a living Bodhisattva.
Once, while at sea, they encountered bandits attacking their ship. The government couldn't respond in time, and it seemed like certain death. Suddenly, several barriers rose from the sea to protect their vessel while the bandits were struck by violent waves.
The crew was saved and upon reaching shore, they immediately knelt before Ling Qian, claiming that she had summoned soldiers from the sea to protect them during their perilous situation.
Initially met with disbelief due to such incredible claims, similar events occurred multiple times; whenever Ling Qian was on board, everyone would return safely.
As Ling Qian's reputation soared among the people, they began referring to her as the Sea Goddess.
The Second Prince once transported important supplies through Fuzhou's waters and was introduced to this Sea Goddess by local officials. Thus began their fateful connection.
Her experiences are indeed legendary—are we sure she's just an ordinary person?
Yes, the royal family has investigated her past up to three generations back; she comes from a wealthy family in her village with nothing particularly remarkable about her background.
The royal family agreed to the marriage solely because of her reputation, didn't they?
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