Chapter 414: Shooting Yourself in the Foot

"I will stay with my father and mother for a few more years, accompany you and respect you, okay?"

Chu Shengrui did not answer Chu Yunzhao's words for a moment.

Chu Yunzhao saw that his coquettish behavior didn't work, so he simply said, "Father, how about this?"

"Jinnian and I were born in the same year, so how about I follow Jinnian? When he gets engaged, I won't delay any longer and will definitely marry him in the same year as him."

"What do you think, Father?"

Because of the affair between the Prince of Qi and his wife, Chu Jinnian has always been indifferent to marriage. It can even be said that he intends to remain single for life. Even at this age, it seems that he has never said anything to the girls in the boudoir.

Chu Yunzhao said this, clearly intending to use Chu Jinnian as a shield.

"Are you sure?" Chu Jinnian curled the corners of his lips and glanced at Chu Yunzhao.

There was a hint of mockery in that look.

Chu Yunzhao was stunned for a moment.

No way…

Chu Shengrui saw all the changes in the expressions of the two people and smiled slightly, "Since you said so, if the emperor doesn't agree, wouldn't it be too inhumane?"

"Then it's as you said. When Jinnian gets married, you must also get married."

"Wait, father..." Chu Yunzhao now regretted his suggestion just now.

Judging from Chu Jinnian's expression just now, it was clear that he already had someone he loved. If they were going to get married soon, wouldn't he have too much time to solve the problem of incompatibility between him and Luo Shishan? "It's settled." Seeing that Chu Yunzhao seemed to have regrets, Chu Shengrui made a prompt decision and gave the order directly, "If not, settle it soon."

If it was a choice between the two, Chu Yunzhao did not hesitate and hung his head, "Yes, I will obey your order. I will get married just like Jinnian. At the latest, when he gets married, I will also get married."

After saying that, he glanced at Chu Jinnian.

You are really going to kill me.

Chu Jinnian glared back unceremoniously.

You can only say that you shot yourself in the foot, how can you blame others? Chu Yunzhao understood this truth, so he could only hold his chin up and sigh in his heart for a long time.

Chu Jinnian didn't take it seriously and just enjoyed the delicious food in front of him.

However, Concubine Hui smiled knowingly when she saw this scene.

I have to say that although my son is a smart man, he is still far behind my nephew.

But it doesn't matter if we can't see through it, it seems particularly real and doesn't attract attention.

Concubine Hui concealed the thoughts in her eyes and just smiled and blamed Chu Shengrui for letting Chu Yunzhao do whatever he wanted.

New dishes were served one after another. Chu Shengrui looked up and saw a black and white dish that he had never seen before. He asked curiously, "What is this?"

"Your Majesty, this is what I just said, the novelty food that Jinnian brought back. It is called preserved egg. It tastes very good when mixed with tofu. Your Majesty, would you like to try it?"

Concubine Hui picked up a piece of preserved egg for Chu Shengrui.

"Then I really have to try it." Chu Shengrui put the strange black dish into his mouth, chewed it, and sighed, "It's really good, it looks quite novel, and it tastes good too."

The flavor is rich and the aftertaste is long.

Chu Shengrui then picked up two more pieces and ate them.

"As long as the emperor likes it." Concubine Hui smiled slightly when she saw that Chu Shengrui liked this dish very much.

With Chu Shengrui present, Chu Jinnian and the other two were not as comfortable talking as before. They just followed Chu Shengrui's lead and talked about trivial matters in the palace, interesting stories among the people, etc.

After lunch, Chu Shengrui, who had the habit of taking a nap, went back to the palace to rest. Concubine Hui was also very tired and wanted to take a short rest. Chu Jinnian and Chu Yunzhao then said goodbye and left, heading for Qing'an Garden.

"Jinnian, we two have to make this clear first. Your marriage cannot be arranged within two years." Chu Yunzhao was worried about this matter, so he pulled Chu Jinnian aside to discuss it on the way.

“It’s hard to say.” Chu Jinnian touched his chin and looked at Chu Yunzhao with interest, “Unless…”

"Unless what?"

"Unless the Fourth Prince promises me one thing." Chu Jinnian said with a smile.

"You said it was..."

At this point, Chu Yunzhao naturally did whatever Chu Jinnian said.

"As long as I can do it, I will do it without ambiguity."

"I remember you have a shop in the west of the city. The location of the shop is very good and it is very spacious. How about giving it to me?" Chu Jinnian said bluntly.

Chu Yunzhao's jaw dropped in shock. "No way, what did I think you were going to say? This is what you were going to say?"

"I remember that you, the Prince of Qi, have countless assets under your name. Logically speaking, you should not be short of a shop. Why do you want a shop from me?"

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"Since the Fourth Prince is reluctant, then this matter..." Chu Jinnian glanced at Chu Yunzhao.

"I'm willing to give it up, I'm willing to give it up, why am I unwilling to give it up? It's just a shop. I have two shops in the west of the city. Which one do you want?"

Chu Yunzhao immediately smiled flatteringly, "One is slightly bigger, it's a cloth shop, and the other is slightly smaller, it's a jewelry store. I remember that both seem to be doing pretty good business."

"How about this? I'll give you a jewelry store. Although it's a little smaller, the business is better. Moreover, the craftsmen hired there include retired craftsmen from the palace. They have excellent skills and a great reputation in the capital. Although I can't say that I can make a fortune every day, I can still..."

"Cloth shop." Chu Jinnian interrupted Chu Yunzhao.

Well, I guessed wrong again.

However, since Chu Jinnian did this, he must have his purpose, and he had no intention of revealing the reason and purpose, so Chu Yunzhao did not ask any further questions.

"Wait a moment and I'll ask someone to send the house deed, land deeds and accounts of this shop to your house." Chu Yunzhao said.

"Thank you, Fourth Prince."

Having acquired such a big shop, Chu Jinnian was not too stingy and expressed his gratitude in disguise.

"But you have to promise not to get married for at least two years."

"Don't worry." Chu Jinnian nodded slightly.

Considering her age, it would take at least two years at the earliest.

And since she likes doing business so much, then we can prepare more shops and then she can do whatever business she wants to do.

Chu Jinnian curled his lips, a smile appeared on the corners of his mouth, and even his steps became much lighter.

Chu Yunzhao was left behind, chasing after Chu Jinnian, feeling extremely depressed. ——The days were as busy as before, and the north wind blew stronger day by day.

And the wind is getting colder day by day.

There is less and less work to do in the fields every day.

First came corn, then peanuts and sesame seeds, then soybeans and sweet potatoes...

The heavy crops in the fields were carried back home little by little by the hard-working farmers, dried, threshed, and stored in warehouses.

Enjizhuang has been immersed in joy these days.

(End of this chapter)