Entanglement between people can happen unexpectedly.

As time went on, Prince Rui unknowingly discovered that he had fallen in love with Zhao Qinglin and had the idea of ​​marrying her.

After careful consideration, Prince Rui revealed his true intentions to Zhao Qinglin.

At the same time, they went to propose marriage.

For this, Zhao Qinglin fought with him—a real fight. Although they didn't use knives or guns, they used whips.

It's still that whip made of giant python skin. If someone were to actually be hit by it, their skin would definitely be torn open.

Prince Rui could only dodge and weave, refusing to retaliate. Once Zhao Qinglin had vented her anger, she was no longer irritable.

"Your Highness, it would be best if we didn't see each other again in the future."

Our backgrounds and circumstances destined us to be apart. I will not marry you.

Zhao Qinglin said.

"Why? Don't tell me you think I'm too old?"

Prince Rui was bewildered and at a loss, experiencing helplessness for the first time.

Zhao Qinglin smiled and said,

"If I said I disliked Your Highness's age, I'd probably be drowned in spit by every woman in the world who wanted to marry you."

The Zhao family has an ancestral rule that women cannot become concubines and must be monogamous for life.

Your Highness's status dictates that you can't have only one woman in your life, therefore, there will be no future for us.

The Zhao family woman is jealous and will not accept divorce; she only accepts separation or widowhood.

For the sake of our mutual happiness, Your Highness, please refrain from joking about such matters.

Prince Rui was dumbfounded. It was the first time he had ever seen someone speak so confidently about jealousy, especially since the only explanations were divorce and widowhood. How domineering!

"I am sincere. Please do not rush to refuse me. Moreover, I have no intention of taking a concubine in this life."

Zhao Qinglin shook her head.

"Given the vast difference in their social standing, Your Highness's presence in this remote border town is as casual as eating a meal."

Having grown accustomed to rich and heavy meals, the prince might find it refreshing to occasionally enjoy simple porridge and side dishes.

Living together is a long-term commitment. What should I do if the prince gets tired of me one day?

In the imperial family, there is no divorce, nor is there any separation.

If that day comes, I will either fight to the death or commit suicide.

No matter how you look at it, it's not a good idea.

Your Highness, please return.

Zhao Qinglin thought she had refused decisively, but Prince Rui's antics kept coming one after another.

The proposal to Zhao Yonggeng was much more direct, clearly explaining the reasons for Zhao Qinglin's refusal.

Jian Rui was well aware of the Zhao family's concerns and rules.

But Jian Rui is no naive young man; his marriage proposal today was the result of careful consideration.

Before meeting Qinglin, Jian Rui had no intention of getting married, let alone taking a concubine.

When Jian Rui's mother was alive, she was nominally the emperor's concubine, but in reality, she was just a concubine.

Having witnessed his mother's constant tears since childhood, he understands the hardships of being a son born out of wedlock.

Therefore, Jian Rui will only marry one person in his life.

If the Zhao family is not at ease, Jian Rui can write a guarantee, or even write the divorce papers in advance.

If Jian Rui ever betrays Miss Zhao, he will leave with nothing.

Furthermore, Jian Rui also had a fiefdom, which he would go to after the marriage.

In this way, Qinglin won't have to return to the capital and be subject to so many restrictions..."

After Prince Rui expressed his determination, he even requested an imperial edict to grant the marriage, which was both an imperial decree to grant the marriage and a guarantee that he would only marry one wife.

The Emperor read Prince Rui's memorial; it's unclear what his reaction was.

"Even heroes find it hard to resist the charms of a beautiful woman."

This brat has been away for a few months and already found a wife. What was he thinking when he was in the capital?

He even promised him he wouldn't take a concubine and that he'd leave with nothing. I can't believe it!

This is truly an insult to my dignity. So be it, let's see if he regrets it later. Hmph!

Although the emperor disapproved of his son's lustful and delusional behavior,

That's understandable, after all, the Zhao family's daughter is not easy to marry.

Each one is more formidable than the last, and each one has a worse temper than the last.

The Zhao family girl said, "We are very gentle."

After Prince Rui proposed marriage to Zhao Yonggeng, Zhao Yonggeng sent a letter to Zhao Minggeng via eagle-flying messenger.

A daughter's marriage is a big event, and a daughter finding a member of the royal family is an even bigger event.

Should we agree or not?

Prince Rui's marriage proposal was more like a discussion first, followed by a formal betrothal. The engagement and marriage of a prince were handled entirely by the Ministry of Rites.

Even so, on the day Prince Rui personally proposed marriage and expressed his feelings,

He also brought over all his belongings, including all the property deeds and land deeds from various places.

It was placed in a small box.

This way, regardless of whether the Zhao family agrees or not, it won't cause a huge uproar.

I made a fuss before, which caused some public opinion, because I was really angry about being called a pervert. Now I care because I like it.

Zhao Qianci was quite surprised to learn that his second granddaughter had been chosen by Prince Rui.

"This is simply unbelievable. These are two people who have absolutely no connection."

Not only did Zhao Qianci not believe it, but no one in the Zhao family believed it to be true.

But in fact, this is indeed true.

That's just awful.

Refusing would not only offend people, but more importantly, no one would dare to marry Zhao Qinglin in the future.

Who's so stubborn as to marry a girl who once rejected a prince?

Wouldn't that be a slap in the face to the prince?

That's acceptable, but according to the normal configuration of a prince, there is one princess, two concubines, and then there are secondary concubines, maids and so on. One harem is not enough to hold them all.

Given Zhao Qinglin's temper, wouldn't she whip them all away with one lash?

Zhao Qingyan was even more direct.

"When it comes to marriage, it depends on my second cousin's opinion. If she likes it, we don't have to force them to get married."

If my second cousin doesn't agree,

At worst, we can all give up our official positions, buy more food and supplies, and take the whole clan to sea.

I'll just pick an island, claim it as my own, and be king of it all, ignoring all that jerk stuff.

As soon as Zhao Qingyan finished speaking, she received the attention of five pairs of eyes.

"My dear girl, have you long harbored the ambition to conquer the island and become its king?" Madam Huang asked.

Zhao Qingyan touched her nose.

"How could that be? This was just a sudden whim. Besides, who would rather have a peaceful life than risk their life?"

Besides, this is only a last resort, when there is no other way.

If there's a way, we should try to make the best of it.

After the family discussed it, Zhao Qianci personally picked up his pen to write a reply.

The reply was even simpler: everything was based on Qinglin's wishes, and the Zhao family would always be her strong support.

When Zhao Qinglin received her grandfather's reply, she cried her eyes out.

She knew that her grandparents and family would prioritize her happiness and would not sacrifice her for the sake of the family's interests.

With the support of her grandparents, Zhao Qinglin gradually began to confront her own inner feelings.

If Prince Rui hadn't taken a concubine, and hadn't caused a whole host of messy things afterward, it seems there's nothing to criticize.

Why not give it a try?

"Let's give it a try," Zhao Qinglin agreed, deciding to spend some time with Prince Rui and see how things went.

Prince Rui felt as if his heart was about to jump out of his chest.