Chapter 308 Why Don't You Want to Marry Me

Ye Yunshu never expected that beneath Song Zhimian's gentle and proper demeanor lay such a restless heart yearning to see handsome men...

"Don't forget you used to be a Lady-in-Waiting!" Ye Yunshu reminded her.

"So what if I'm a Lady-in-Waiting? I am His Majesty's lady-in-waiting now."

"Your Majesty, does being a lady-in-waiting mean that one must not watch handsome men dance, nor listen to them play the zither or flute?" Song Zhimian asked.

Ye Yunshu...

"No, not at all!" Ye Yunshu said with a smile.

After all, she herself had also favored a handsome man, so she really couldn't say anything about Song Zhimian on this issue.

"That's right! His Majesty didn't ask, so why can't I see it?"

Anyway, there are already quite a few people outside who are secretly cursing me behind my back. At worst, let them curse me a few more times. Do you think the Censorate will impeach me for this?

"Which of them doesn't have three wives and four concubines?" Song Zhimian chuckled.

Ye Yunshu hummed in agreement.

Indeed, others have no right to criticize Song Zhimian. After all, they also suddenly became pregnant and gave birth. If others dare to openly criticize Song Zhimian, wouldn't that be slapping themselves in the face?

"Don't worry! I've said it before, no one around me, not even the Censorate, dares to impeach me."

"But Song Zhimian, tell me, when did you come up with this idea?" Ye Yunshu was very curious.

When it comes to this issue, Song Zhimian has a lot to say.

When did she get this idea...? Haha, she's always had this idea, you know!

What young woman of their generation wouldn't want to see a row of male models standing there showing off their abs and doing a couple of leg sweeps?

"Your Majesty, actually... I never thought about this question at the beginning."

After those things happened in our household, I suddenly saw many things clearly.

My mother toiled for Song Kaishan her whole life, but what did she get in return for all that hard work and worry?

Everything is gone. Not only did I lose my life, but I almost lost even the dowry that was left for me.

On the other hand, doesn't Song Kaishan still spoil the younger one and betray my mother's sincerity?

Men are all the same! They're nice to you at the beginning, but how many of them are truly loyal and stay together forever?

I don't have time to worry about these things; life is pretty good right now.

Your Majesty, think about it. I am now your lady-in-waiting. No one else can control me, and I don't have the responsibility to be loyal to my husband.

You can see whichever handsome man you want, and listen to whomever plays the piano you want. Isn't that great?

Actually, I'm quite envious of Princess Shou Kang. She has a separate residence with male concubines, and she can see whomever she wants. Isn't that wonderful? Song Zhimian said with a smile.

Ye Yunshu gave an "oh" and then glanced subtly in the direction of the side hall.

Did you hear that?! She only likes looking at handsome men!

"So that means you don't want to marry anyone, no matter who it is?" Ye Yunshu asked again, making it clear.

Song Zhimian nodded immediately.

"Yes, let alone a princess, I wouldn't even accept the position of empress if you offered me the title."

Being a lady-in-waiting is great these days! I can help you with things every day, and do whatever I want the rest of the time.

"Anyway, I think being your lady-in-waiting is better than being some damn princess!" Song Zhimian said confidently.

Ye Yunshu was relieved.

Look, everyone around me is doing the same thing, just like me. I was so focused on checking and calculating accounts back then, but what about the people around me now?

Song Zhimian was determined to be a good female official.

And then there's Zheng Wanwan, who's single-mindedly focused on being a good maid.

Everyone has their own clear goals, isn't that great!

Song Zhimian is right. Isn't being a female official better than being a princess?

"I am relieved to hear you say that. It seems I did not misjudge you."

Alright, go to the Ye family first and check if the tutors they have prepared are ready.

And also... Song Zhimian, if you want to get married, just tell me, and I will definitely prepare a grand dowry for you and send you off on your journey.

"Here's another get-out-of-jail-free card for you!" Ye Yunshu looked at Song Zhimian with a smile.

Song Zhimian...

"Your Majesty, let's talk about those things later! At least right now, I don't want to marry anyone."

Perhaps I also wish to be like Aunt Cui, spending my whole life in the palace!

"Your Majesty, I will go to the Ye family immediately."

After finishing her sentence, Song Zhimian got up and walked out of the hall.

After Song Zhimian left, Xiao Huaijin walked out of the side hall with a sullen face.

"See? I wasn't wrong! Song Zhimian doesn't want to marry anyone, and she doesn't want to marry you either! You should just give up on that idea!" Ye Yunshu said with a smile.

Song Zhimian still chose her side, so she didn't need to find another female official.

Xiao Huaijin snorted.

"Maybe... she doesn't know she's going to marry me! If she did, she definitely wouldn't have refused so quickly!" Xiao Huaijin was still a little skeptical.

Ye Yunshu, however, was very confident.

"No problem! Why don't you go and ask her yourself? As long as she agrees, I will immediately grant you a marriage."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Huaijin immediately bowed and strode out of the hall without saying a word.

Song Zhimian walks slowly, so she shouldn't have gone far yet.

Watching Xiao Huaijin walk away, Ye Yunshu leaned comfortably against the soft pillows, and Zheng Wanwan came in from outside to serve her.

"Your Majesty, His Highness Prince Qi really wants to marry Lady Song!"

"What? You can't bear to part with it?" Ye Yunshu asked with a smile.

Zheng Wanwan nodded.

"It is a little hard to part with her! Lady Song is loyal to His Majesty and is calm and steady. If she goes to become the Princess Consort of Qi, His Majesty will lose a capable person by his side."

Besides, what's so good about getting married?

Lady Song is intelligent and decisive, and she is very good at helping His Majesty handle government affairs. Why should such a good person be confined to the palace to be a wife and mother?

I don't believe His Highness Prince Qi could get Lady Song to come and do errands after the marriage.

"Isn't it good as it is now?" Zheng Wanwan muttered softly.

Ye Yunshu tapped Zheng Wanwan's head.

"Seventh Brother isn't that old-fashioned! But this is their business, let them handle it themselves!"

And you, if you ever want to get married, just tell me, and I'll prepare a dowry for you too..."

"I won't get married! I'll stay with His Majesty like this!" Zheng Wanwan immediately refused.

Ye Yunshu...

Okay, this one also doesn't want to get married; she just wants to stay by my side.

...

Xiao Huaijin quickened his pace and soon spotted Song Zhimian, who was about to board the carriage to go to the Ye family.

"Song Zhimin, wait a moment before you leave. I have something to say to you!" Xiao Huaijin called out to Song Zhimin.

Song Zhimian was startled by Xiao Huaijin.

When did the King of Qi enter the palace? How come I didn't know?

"Your Highness... what are your orders?" Song Zhimian had no choice but to turn around.

Xiao Huaijin took two steps forward and gestured to the eunuch to move the carriage forward a couple of steps, as he wanted to speak with Lady Song.

Song Zhimian didn't say anything, but she felt that Xiao Huaijin was acting a bit strange today.

"Your Highness Prince Qi..."

"Song Zhimin, why are you unwilling to be my princess?" Xiao Huaijin looked at Song Zhimin.

Song Zhimin's brain immediately went blank...