"Hmm." A deep voice came from inside the private room. Xuan Yi heard his master's voice, pushed open the door, stepped back out, bowed and clasped his hands in greeting to the private room, and then said to Yan Wan, "Miss Yan, please come in."
"Thank you, I appreciate your help." Yan Wan nodded to Xuan Yi as she went in.
With a creak, the door was closed from the outside by Xuan Yi after Yan Wan went inside. The two people in the private room remained silent, making the atmosphere even more eerie.
In the end, Yan Wan was the first to give in, and said with a smile, "What? Did His Highness Prince Han invite me here to have a staring contest? Or is it that His Highness Prince Han misses me terribly if I don't see him for a day?"
A sweet, soft voice, tinged with teasing, came from beside him. Ji Mohan's face turned cold, and he frowned, saying, "Miss Yan, watch your words. I invited you here to ask if it's true or false that you know clues about the cause of your mother's death."
“Of course it’s true. I know the clues about my mother-in-law’s cause of death.” Yan Wan deliberately said “mother-in-law” instead of “mother” or “Consort Xue” to test Ji Mohan’s attitude.
As expected, upon hearing this, Ji Mohan frowned even more deeply, his handsome face turned cold, and he swept his sharp eyes over the smiling woman sitting opposite him. He pursed his thin lips and said, "Miss Yan, we are not yet married. It is probably not proper for you to call my mother 'mother-in-law'!"
Yan Wan seemed not to understand the threat in Ji Mohan's words, and said aggrievedly, "What? Does Your Highness not want to marry me anymore?"
Ji Mo Han was taken aback. He had only said he was afraid of damaging her reputation, so how did it turn into the topic of not wanting to marry her? But he didn't know how to respond, so he could only turn his head away and remain silent.
Li Shang behind the screen was laughing hysterically. He had never seen Ji Mohan so embarrassed in his life. This was the first time he had seen it, and it was quite a novel experience.
It seems my friend's fiancée is quite an interesting person, causing ripples in my friend's usually stagnant state. The Han Prince's mansion is about to be thrown into chaos!
Because the screen was shaking so violently, Li Shang's mockery became blatantly real. Although Yan Wan couldn't hear it, Ji Mohan, who had practiced martial arts since childhood, heard it clearly. He glanced at the screen with some annoyance, and the screen instantly returned to silence.
Ji Mohan nodded in satisfaction, while Li Shang thought bitterly to himself, "How stingy!"
Sure enough, smiles can be transferred, only this time from Li Shang's face to the reader's face.
Yan Wan watched as anger, resentment, and satisfaction flashed across Ji Mohan's face. Unable to decipher his meaning, she could only remain silent, lowering her head to think of a solution. Had Ji Mohan gone back on his word? Should she reveal a clue first?
Yan Wan was still struggling with her decision, while Ji Mohan looked at the pitiful woman in front of him, her fluffy head hanging down like a little rabbit. She looked so pitiful that he felt a little sorry for her. He wondered if she really wanted him to marry her and was deliberately putting on this act.
Immediately, Ji Mohan spoke up, "Miss Yan, rest assured, the imperial decree has already granted our marriage, and our marriage is a done deal."
Upon hearing this, Yan Wan's heart stirred slightly. Was he explaining something to her? Composing herself, Yan Wan said firmly, "I will tell Your Highness about the clues regarding Consort Xue after the wedding. Please rest assured, Your Highness."
Ji Mohan nodded, but inwardly he was reflecting. Hadn't he just called her "mother-in-law"? Why was he calling her "Consort Xue" now? Had he frightened her?
Yan Wan then remembered that the imperial edict stated "the Imperial Observatory will select an auspicious day for the wedding." She wondered when that auspicious day would be. Three months later, a severe drought would strike the Northwest, and Ji Mohan would have to return to the Northwest to provide disaster relief. Therefore, the wedding had to be done as soon as possible!
Why don't we ask Ji Mohan? He should know.
Yan Wan tentatively asked, "Your Highness, do you know when the Imperial Observatory will select candidates?"
Ji Mohan thought for a moment. The Director of the Imperial Observatory had gone to the Prince's Mansion yesterday to ask for his instructions. He said that three times had been divined, and he could choose an auspicious day to get married. It was all up to him to decide.
Looking at the expectant woman in front of him, Ji Mohan parted his thin lips slightly and said three dates: May 20, June 23, and August 15.
Since she's so looking forward to it, let her pick a date so she doesn't have to rack her brains and waste her time.
Upon hearing the three dates, Yan Wan considered her options. It was already April 9th, and while a little over a month was a bit tight for preparations, the large number of people in the household meant it wasn't impossible. August 15th was too late; the drought had already begun, and Ji Mohan would definitely not be in the capital then, potentially causing further delays. June 23rd was also out of the question; Ji Mohan was going to the Northwest right after their marriage, and he probably wouldn't take her there. It seemed she needed to get married sooner, cultivate their relationship first, and then find a way to get him to take her to the Northwest.
If I were there, he might have escaped this disaster. The power of the plot should not be underestimated.
"How about May 20th? Let's get married on May 20th. What does Your Highness think?" Yan Wan said.
Ji Mohan was a little surprised to hear the date. It was too rushed. Looking at the woman in front of him, he originally thought she would choose the latest date, the Mid-Autumn Festival. After all, he had heard that the Prime Minister and his wife doted on their youngest daughter, and it was only natural for her to want to stay at home and spend more time with her parents. However, she chose the closest date.
Why did she rush into marrying me? Was there some ulterior motive? Or did she genuinely like me? It couldn't possibly be that she liked me!
Well, since that's the case, it's better to get married sooner rather than later, so we can find out her true colors sooner.
"Alright, then it will be May 20th. I will have my steward check the betrothal gifts when I get back today, and the betrothal ceremony will be held in a few days."
"Okay." Yan Wan smiled gently.
"Oh, by the way, Your Highness, my coming-of-age ceremony is in a few days. My father and mother are preparing a grand celebration, and we would be honored if Your Highness would grace us with your presence." With that, he took out an invitation from his sleeve and handed it over.
"Yes, I will go when I'm not busy." Ji Mohan did not give a complete answer, fearing that there might be important matters at the military camp in the suburbs of the capital that he would not be able to leave.
I'm afraid she'll be disappointed if I agree but don't go.
The room returned to silence, and Yan Wan took the initiative to start a conversation.
"I wonder what Your Highness likes to do on a daily basis?"
Since we're getting married soon anyway, I should get to know him better first. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory, and maybe I can win him over, although the chances are slim.
"Handling military affairs and training troops in the barracks," Ji Mohan replied.
"Besides these, does Your Highness have anything else that interests you?" Yan Wan asked persistently, wondering if he was deliberately keeping it from her.
Although the book mentions Ji Mohan, it mainly describes how he avenged his mother and rebelled, with very little characterization of him. It only describes his handsome appearance, cold and hard personality, and he is called a "living Yama" and a "plague god." There is no in-depth portrayal of him. It seems that I still need to put more effort into his character development.
"None," Ji Mohan said succinctly.
"All right!"
Yan Wan felt that Ji Mohan didn't want to tell her, which was why he answered that way. Anyway, she didn't believe that someone could be so old-fashioned and lifeless. Sigh, it seems she still needs to work harder to gain his trust.
Ji Mohan: What I said is the truth!
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