Chapter 38 Don't Take Me Seriously
When Wang Zhiyan heard the queen's praise, she felt a warm current surge in her heart and she straightened her back instantly.
She took a deep breath, trying to suppress her inner excitement, and bowed slightly, with just the right amount of shyness on her face:
"Thank you for the compliment, Queen. It is a blessing for Zhiyan to receive such praise from Her Majesty. But when it comes to stunning beauty, who in the capital can compare to Her Majesty? Her Majesty is the mother of the country. Her noble bearing and beautiful appearance are truly beyond the reach of others."
Upon hearing this, Empress Xiao's eyes were full of admiration, and she couldn't help but praise: "Good, good, she is really beautiful and sweet-mouthed, I like her."
As she spoke, Empress Xiao inadvertently glanced at Concubine Chen who was sitting next to her. Seeing that her expression was a little cold, a hint of pride flashed in her eyes.
Then, she turned her head to look at Jing Siye and said earnestly:
"Ye'er, take a look at this Miss Wang. She is both talented and beautiful, and her family background is clean. She is indeed a good match. You are already grown up, and the position of the princess is vacant. How about we make a perfect match today? I will serve you two..."
"Thank you for your concern, mother," Jing Siye quickly interrupted with a bow.
"It's just that the emperor is naturally free and easy, he likes to be alone and free, and he really has no interest in love affairs."
Above the Golden Palace, the atmosphere suddenly froze.
Wang Zhiyan: ...
Lack of interest? Humph, my soul has been seduced away by that bitch in the mansion.
But if the emperor and the empress knew that in Jing Siye's eyes, she was not even as good as a guard, she would be too embarrassed, so she could only hold her anger and keep silent.
The originally gentle faces of Emperor Decheng and Empress Xiao turned as gloomy as the sky before a storm the moment they heard Jing Siye's words.
Ever since his biological mother, Concubine He, passed away, there was no one in the world who could truly tie Jing Siye down.
Over the years, he has fought many battles in the south and the north, commanded a large number of troops, and his voice in the court has become increasingly important.
Now, if he doesn't want to do something, it seems that no one can force him.
Emperor Decheng frowned, his eyes full of majesty and dissatisfaction, he snorted heavily and said:
"Ye'er, you are so rude! Your mother's painstaking efforts are all for your own good, how can you be so ungrateful?"
Jing Siye was neither humble nor arrogant. He bowed slightly and saluted, his voice steady and firm:
"Thank you for your kindness, Father and Mother. I have grown up now and have experienced many hardships. I hope that Father and Mother will allow me to make my own decisions on my own private affairs."
"How dare you!" Emperor Decheng was furious. "You have grown too powerful and no longer take my father and mother seriously."
"Your son dare not!" Jing Siye bowed his head, but his tone was very firm.
He didn't dare to bring up Zhu Wenqin at the moment. If the emperor found out that he was Li Xiao's nephew, it would be troublesome.
At this tense moment, Wang Zhiyan leaned forward and spoke at the right time:
"Your Majesty, Empress, the Second Prince is a man of extraordinary talent, proficient in both civil and military tactics. Zhiyan knows that her own talent and knowledge are far inferior to those of the Second Prince, and she is not worthy of a man like him."
At this point, Wang Zhiyan's face flushed with shyness, and she lowered her head and continued:
"But Zhiyan has admired the Second Prince for a long time. If I am lucky enough to serve him, I will do my best to help him have children and continue the royal bloodline. In the future, I will take care of the trivial matters at home so that he has no worries and can serve his country wholeheartedly."
After saying this, she lowered her eyes respectfully and waited for the response from everyone in the hall.
"Well said,"
Emperor Decheng walked down the steps and came to Jing Siye's side.
"Ye'er, look at how well-educated Miss Wang is. You are my second prince, and you are almost thirty years old and still alone."
"The Queen and I are also anxious. We have found so many children from noble families for you before, but we have never directly arranged a marriage for you. We know your personality and asked you to make a decision after getting to know them well. But you didn't even bother to take a look. Today, I will make the decision for you..."
"Father,"
Jing Siye interrupted again.
"This son of yours does not like Wang Zhiyan."
If beating around the bush fails, just be straightforward.
Jing Siye's words were nothing more than dropping a bombshell in the hall.
When Wang Zhiyan heard this, her body trembled violently, and the blood color on her face instantly faded, turning as pale as paper.
The gazes of several people in the hall were like thorns in her back, stinging her so much that she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
"Well, Jing Siye, you really are becoming more and more... less and less respectful of me..."
Emperor Decheng pointed at Jing Siye, his chest heaving violently, the anger on his face becoming more intense, and even his voice trembled slightly with anger:
"I grant you marriage, it is a great favor from heaven, ordinary subjects can't even ask for it, but you keep refusing, what is your intention?"
"You have been extremely intelligent since you were young. I have high hopes for you. I thought you could understand my painstaking efforts and expand the royal family and consolidate the foundation of the court. But what you are doing now really disappoints me!"
Listening to her husband, Emperor Decheng, accusing Jing Siye harshly, Empress Xiao secretly applauded in her heart. She lowered her eyes slightly to hide the flash of pride in her eyes, but her face still maintained a dignified and virtuous look.
Emperor Decheng paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and calmed down:
"You command a large number of troops. I have never doubted you and have always trusted you. But you disobeyed me on such an important matter."
"Think about it carefully. If everyone acts as recklessly as you do, where is the dignity of the royal family? How can the laws of the country be enforced?
"If you don't give a reasonable explanation today, can you bear the charge of disobeying the emperor's order?"
"Ouch..." A subtle but just right moan pierced the almost frozen tense atmosphere in the hall.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Concubine Chen leaning against a chair, one hand covering her forehead, the other hand weakly supporting the armrest of the chair, her brows slightly furrowed.
"What happened, my dear?"
Upon seeing this, Emperor Decheng instantly put away his angry look towards Jing Siye, and the majesty and anger in his eyes were instantly replaced by worry.
The sight of him caring so much about Concubine Chen made Emperor Xiao's heart sink instantly. Although he still maintained a dignified smile on his face, that smile did not reach his eyes.
Once upon a time, she was also very favored, but now as time goes by, Emperor Decheng's heart clearly leans towards Concubine Chen.
She suppressed her inner displeasure, pulled out a concerned smile, and said:
"What's wrong with you, sister? Are you feeling unwell? Send the imperial physician to take a look."
Concubine Chen opened her red lips slightly, her voice was a little weak:
"Your Majesty, sister, I am sorry for my rudeness. I suddenly feel dizzy and will go back to the palace to rest."
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