Chapter 247 Criteria for Choosing a Spouse
Princess Mingzhu was drunk and had no idea what she was doing.
She counted on her greasy fingers and began to list her criteria for choosing a partner.
"First, he can't be all smiles all the time; it looks sleazy, like a fox!"
As she spoke, she gave Shen Yi a disdainful look.
Shen Yi was suddenly called upon, and the smile on his face instantly froze.
Is this about him? What's wrong with him?
He just wanted to watch the show quietly from the sidelines. What did he do to provoke her?
Princess Mingzhu was completely oblivious to Shen Yi's expression and continued counting on her fingers.
"Secondly, he can't be too lazy, he can't be like... like Shen Yi, who spends all day drinking and watching plays, idling around, and not doing anything serious. Just looking at him makes me angry."
Shen Yi nearly dropped the wine glass in his hand.
He's innocent! He was clearly gathering intelligence, and intelligence workers work very hard.
"Third, he can't be too fickle, he can't be like...like him, flirting with so many older sisters, not being faithful!" Princess Mingzhu got angrier and angrier as she spoke, her little face puffed up like a steamed bun.
Shen Yi choked on a mouthful of wine and coughed violently.
"Cough cough cough..."
That was just normal socializing; it was all for intelligence.
This is slander, blatant slander!
Princess Mingzhu, getting excited, suddenly stood up, slammed her hand on the table, making the dishes clatter, and then pointed at Chen Yi, loudly announcing.
"Anyway, the person I marry in the future absolutely cannot be like Shen Yi, absolutely not!"
The entire room fell silent.
Shen Yi pointed at Princess Mingzhu, his fingers trembling like leaves in the wind, his face turning red, and it took him a long time to squeeze out a sentence.
"I...I'm innocent!"
How did he, the dashing and debonair Lord Shen, become a negative example?
Seeing Shen Yi's embarrassed expression, Huo Lin could no longer suppress the smile on his lips and almost burst out laughing. He quickly picked up his wine glass to cover it up.
[Haha, perfect accuracy, every shot hits!]
[I never expected Mingzhu to have such good taste.]
Jiang Huan looked at Princess Mingzhu's indignant and flushed drunken state, and then at Shen Yi's speechless expression, laughing so hard her shoulders shook.
After Princess Mingzhu finished venting her anger, the effects of the alcohol completely took hold, and she swayed, about to fall. The nanny next to her reacted quickly and stepped forward to support her.
"Princess, you are drunk. This old servant will help you back to rest."
The nanny coaxed her while gesturing for the palace maids to help.
"I'm not drunk, I can still drink!" Princess Mingzhu struggled, muttering, "Someone like Shen Yi, no... absolutely not..."
Her voice grew softer and softer until she was finally carried away from the scene by the nanny and the palace maid.
Shen Yi watched Princess Mingzhu being dragged away, let out a long sigh, and then picked up his wine cup and took a big gulp.
What kind of mess is this? What did he do to deserve this? He got caught in the crossfire just by watching a show.
And it even became a negative example?
That brat, I need to stay away from her from now on!
After Princess Mingzhu left, the atmosphere eased a little.
He Ling sat in the corner, taking small bites of sweet fermented rice balls.
The cool, sweet soup had a faint aroma of wine, and before we knew it, the bowl was empty.
She was already a light drinker, and the tension she had felt from being frightened by Huo Lin made her face flush and her eyes become glazed over.
"Mmm, delicious."
She held the empty bowl, smiling foolishly, her eyes darting around until they landed on Jiang Huan.
"Your Majesty..."
Jiang Huan smiled and replied, "Hmm? What's wrong?"
He Ling staggered to her feet, rushed towards Jiang Huan, and grabbed her arm.
"Your Majesty, you are so kind."
She buried her head in Jiang Huan's shoulder and rubbed against her, her voice muffled, "It's...it's much better than that lousy system..."
Jiang Huan's heart skipped a beat.
Huo Lin and Shen Yi also looked over at this moment, but they didn't hear it clearly.
He Ling was completely oblivious and continued muttering, her voice not loud, but loud enough for Jiang Huan to hear.
"That...that stupid quest is so annoying, it forces me to complete it every day...ugh..."
The moment the word "strategy" left her lips, Jiang Huan's pupils constricted sharply.
She reacted extremely quickly, and before He Ling could utter the more crucial words, she suddenly reached out and covered her mouth.
"Hmm."
He Ling was startled by the cover and blinked blankly at Jiang Huan.
Jiang Huan's face instantly broke into a smile as she explained to Huo Lin and Shen Yi, "Your Majesty, Lord Shen, she's drunk and starting to talk nonsense. I'll take her back to her room to rest."
"Okay, go ahead." Huo Lin nodded slightly.
Shen Yi also cupped his hands in greeting: "Your Majesty, please proceed."
Without further delay, Jiang Huan half-supported and half-carried He Ling, and turned to walk towards the bedroom.
Only Huo Lin and Shen Yi remained on the open ground.
The charcoal fire was still warm, and several plates of drunken crab and half a pot of sake were placed on the table.
Shen Yi watched as Jiang Huan helped He Ling disappear at the end of the corridor before turning his gaze away. He then poured himself another glass of wine to calm his nerves.
Phew, finally some peace and quiet.
Today's meal was truly a thrilling experience.
The Emperor is jealous, the Princess goes on a drunken rampage, and He Ling talks nonsense...
Wow, this is more exciting than watching a play.
Huo Lin picked up his wine glass and looked at Shen Yi, who was clearly relaxed across from him.
Shen Yi, who is usually dashing and arrogant, was rendered speechless by Mingzhu's sharp tongue today.
The key point is that he hasn't even offered any explanation or defense yet, which is quite interesting.
He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and an idea quietly surfaced in his mind.
“Chen Yi”.
"Hmm?" Shen Yi looked up.
Huo Lin looked at him, a slight smile curving his lips.
“Mingzhu is not young anymore. Although she is a bit impulsive, she is simple-minded and of noble status.”
Shen Yi, not understanding, casually replied, "Yes, the princess is innocent and carefree, but she gets a bit rowdy when she's drunk."
Huo Lin nodded, and said casually, "I think she seems to care quite a bit about you."
Shen Yi paused, his relaxed expression freezing instantly.
Does the Emperor call that caring?
That's called pointing fingers and insulting someone; that's a negative example!
Is there something wrong with his eyesight?
Shen Yi chuckled twice: "Your Majesty is joking. The princess was just drunk and talking nonsense. Don't take it seriously."
"Nonsense?" Huo Lin raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with a hint of mockery. "She speaks the truth when she's drunk, so it might not be false. She cares about you so much that she even uses you as a negative example in her criteria for choosing a partner. It's clear that you have a profound influence on her."
Mingzhu grew up in the palace since childhood, and Shenyi often went to the palace to do errands. Over the years, the two have had quite a bit of contact.
Shen Yi felt a chill run down his spine, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.
Wait, the Emperor's tone... could it be...?
Sure enough, Shen Yi's premonition came true the next second.
Huo Lin then said, "What I mean is, since she cares about you so much, and you are not yet married, why don't I bestow a marriage upon you two? What do you think?"
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