jdhmnovel Chapter 386 Marriage Grant
Chapter 386 Marriage Grant
Chapter 386 Imperial Marriage
"W-What!?"
Zhao Hongsheng was somewhat annoyed. Looking at the handsome face that was so close to him, not much shorter than himself, he was momentarily stunned.
"Hey, Fourth Prince, do you have bad eyesight?"
Jiang Xiaoqi then laid his face right in front of Zhao Hongsheng, wanting him to see clearly whether he was male or female!
Jiang Xiaoqi could have taken off her top after entering the private room, which would have been more direct and straightforward.
However, he still had some pride, so taking off his clothes in front of a man was, well, a bit stimulating.
Although I am flawless in my physical appearance, I still can't get over it psychologically.
When I first went to Chunyi Hot Springs, I bathed there by myself, and I've always taken care of myself over the years, refusing to let anyone serve me baths.
As Jiang Xiaoqi's thoughts returned, she saw Zhao Hongsheng looking like a boiled shrimp, his head practically steaming.
Huh? Why are you blushing?
"I... I have good eyesight. I've admired you for a long time. I know it's not easy for you to make a living, and I never intended to force you..."
"Buzz~" Jiang Xiaoqi's temples throbbed.
He grabbed Zhao Hongsheng's hand and pressed it against his rather broad chest.
Zhao Hongsheng felt his whole body stiffen, from his fingertips to his palms, then to his wrists, forearms, and shoulders, as if he had lost all feeling.
After a few moments, he realized what was happening and withdrew his hand.
"You! What are you doing!?"
Jiang Xiaoqi: ...Is your reaction that slow?
"I am a 24K pure man!"
"Twenty what?"
"I, Jiang Jiamingfei, am a 100% real man!"
I don't care what the Fourth Prince thought in the past, but don't think about it anymore, he was completely wrong!
Zhao Hongsheng then realized that what he had just touched was a flat chest. No, it seemed to have a thin layer of pectoral muscles, which were not soft at all, but rather a bit hard.
It's hard! Is it reinforced with iron plates? Or is it armor?
When Jiang Xiaoqi saw Zhao Hongsheng's deadpan expression, she knew that he had started to imagine things. This guy had far too much of an inner monologue.
After rolling my eyes dozens of times in my mind, I hesitated about whether or not to take off my shirt.
Just as Jiang Xiaoqi was still hesitating about whether to loosen her belt, Zhao Hongsheng spoke as if he had made a great decision:
"Even if you were a man, this prince would not change his mind!"
Jiang Xiaoqi's eyes widened. This is calcium!
"You! Cough, cough, cough, cough, cough!"
Jiang Xiaoqi choked on her own saliva and couldn't think of anything to retort for a long time.
During this delay, a silk handkerchief was handed to him.
Jiang Xiaoqi instinctively slapped the handkerchief away, but the owner of the handkerchief wasn't angry at all; instead, she seemed quite worried.
"Are you alright? Drink some water to calm down."
Jiang Xiaoqi used her internal energy to suppress her cough so she wouldn't drink the water here, in case it was spiked and her chrysanthemum might be in danger.
"Does Your Highness know what you're saying? I am a future Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) and the only son of the Jiang family. Why must Your Highness keep pestering me?"
Zhao Hongsheng paused, holding his teacup, and sighed.
“I know this is not acceptable to the world, but I can’t control myself. The year I accidentally bumped into you, my heart could never hold anyone else.”
Jiang Xiaoqi felt a chill run through her body, and goosebumps covered her skin.
He bumped into him? Of course he bumped into him! He remembered that he had bumped into this person quite badly. What do you mean he can't even have room for others in his heart?
Hehe, it's just lust at first sight. Jiang Xiaoqi doesn't think the royal family would produce any devoted lovers. It's just possessiveness at play!
Jiang Xiaoqi sneered, "Your Highness, as a prince, you represent the dignity of the royal family. Don't spout such nonsense!"
Zhao Hongsheng's eyes were red: "Xiao Qi, my feelings for you are genuine, not as bad as you think."
Jiang Xiaoqi: Hehe, it will only be worse than I imagined!
Feeling agitated, he just wanted to get rid of this person as soon as possible, so he threw the jade pendant back, thinking that he would have something to rely on if he became an official in the future.
"It's getting late, I need to go home for dinner, goodbye!"
Zhao Hongsheng hurriedly grabbed his sleeve, "Little Seven, if you don't believe me, I can prove it to you. As long as you're willing, I can give up my princely status and elope with you!"
Jiang Xiaoqi was speechless. What kind of melodramatic BL/domineering CEO drama are you acting in?!
Jiang Xiaoqi quickly shook off Zhao Hongsheng's hand, almost throwing him into the window frame.
Taking advantage of the opening, Jiang Xiaoqi leaped out of the window.
It's just the second floor; it's nothing to him.
He jumped directly onto his horse's back and gently tugged, pulling the harness away.
"drive!"
They evacuated the troubled area as quickly as possible.
Zhao Hongsheng rubbed his wrist, which had been bruised and red, and stared intently at Jiang Xiaoqi's departing figure.
He looked like he hadn't given up.
Jiang Xiaoqi knew that galloping at full speed would attract patrolling soldiers, so after a few gallops, when he no longer felt the thorns behind him, he slowed down.
Once inside the house, he decided that he would not leave the house again until the results of the imperial examination were announced.
Wenbin and Li Mo sent back all the account books for Liuxiang Pavilion and its other businesses, so there was no need to check the accounts.
While Jiang Xiaoqi and his family were waiting for the results to be announced, several imperial decrees bestowing marriages upon them were issued from the palace first.
The eldest prince, the second prince, the third prince, the fourth prince, and the fifth prince all received imperial decrees of marriage at the same time.
It was not an imperial edict from the Empress Dowager, but an imperial edict from the Emperor.
The Empress personally selected the Second Prince's bride, who was the youngest daughter of a minor official of the fifth rank.
Given the Second Prince's noble status, he could have chosen a woman from a better family, but his intellectual disability is a major drawback.
It's only because he was born into the royal family that he could find a wife. Otherwise, it would be difficult to find a wife among ordinary people. He would either have to buy a child bride or find someone with the same intellectual disability.
This fifth-rank official position was one with little real power; he was in charge of purchasing at the restaurant, which was quite lucrative, but he had no real authority in the court.
This official did not want a promotion, nor did he want to curry favor with the powerful, but since his family had been chosen, they could not refuse.
During the flower-viewing banquet, the lady of the house learned that her daughter had caught the eye of the Empress.
She wasn't particularly happy inside, but she didn't show it to the Empress. Fortunately, she had many daughters in her family, while her sons were the most precious.
Otherwise, they really wouldn't be willing to give their youngest legitimate daughter to the royal second prince, who has a disability.
The Empress chose this family because she had inquired about them well in advance. They had five legitimate daughters, and the Empress valued this family for having so many daughters.
The wife of this family had five daughters before finally having a son, and she devoted most of her energy and attention to her youngest son, whom she had raised late in life.
This is where the Empress's wisdom lies; being the legitimate daughter of an official, she did not disgrace her son.
The other party held a low official position and had no ambition. Although his youngest daughter was the legitimate daughter, she was not arrogant and was very gentle and sensible.
I heard that she also helps take care of her youngest brother at home. When he was seven or eight years old, she acted as both an older sister and a mother, and she was very patient.
The Empress was very pleased. Wasn't this the princess consort that Heaven had prepared for Chang'er?