Chapter 279 Marriage Requirements
However, looking at the stubbornness in Mingzhu's eyes and feeling Jiang Huan's bold aura, one can see the determination in her eyes.
He Ling's modern soul, which had been suppressed since her transmigration, was completely awakened.
Thinking of her helplessness in being forced into the palace, that frustration instantly turned into courage.
Yes, why can't we make our own decisions about our marriage? Why should we be treated like commodities and arranged for us to marry?
So be it if it's difficult to implement; after all, people make their way through the world.
"Count me in, I'll support you too, I'll fully support you!"
"When choosing a handsome man, choose a good one, choose one who can bring emotional value. Our princess has such a status, we absolutely cannot wrong ourselves."
Jiang Huan slapped He Ling on the shoulder and laughed heartily: "Good! You're really insightful. The three of us will discuss the requirements for marriage today and make sure this is done perfectly."
The three women immediately sat down together and began a lively discussion.
"First of all, you have to be good-looking!" Mingzhu made the final decision, her face flushed with excitement. "You can't be ugly, you have to be pleasing to the eye, your eyes have to be bright, your nose have to be straight, and your smile has to be able to charm thousands of girls."
Jiang Huan took notes and nodded in agreement: "That's a must, good looks are everything."
He Ling added in a low voice: "Uh...it's best if they are healthy and have no bad habits. I've heard that some scions of wealthy families appear respectable on the surface, but are actually good at eating, drinking, gambling and whoring in secret."
"Yes, yes, yes." Mingzhu nodded vigorously. "He can't be sickly, nor can he be a pretty but useless person. He has to be able to go hiking with me, admire flowers, ride horses, and shoot arrows!"
Jiang Huan continued writing: "As for family background, it doesn't have to be too high, but it can't be too low either, to avoid trouble in the future. The key is to have good character and be ambitious."
He Ling weakly raised her hand again: "I want... I want someone with a gentle temperament, right? Someone who can't hit his wife..."
Mingzhu: "You still have to play with me. You can't always have a stern face. You have to be good at talking, you have to be humorous, you have to... you have to be like..."
She hesitated for a moment because she couldn't bring herself to say the person she had in mind.
Jiang Huan accurately saw the key point and raised an eyebrow: "Does it mean you have to be able to make people laugh like Shen Yi, but not be as sarcastic and annoying as him?"
Mingzhu was caught off guard and hurriedly nodded and shook her head, quickly changing the subject.
She definitely doesn't want that stingy guy on her dating list! Humph!
The three chattered away, engrossed in their discussion, unaware that a figure had appeared outside the window.
Huo Lin had come to check on Jiang Huan after hearing that Mingzhu had come to Weiyang Palace crying and making a scene, and he was worried that Jiang Huan wouldn't be able to handle it.
As soon as I stepped outside the window, I heard the discussion inside.
He stopped in his tracks, his brows furrowing slightly.
Are they discussing their ideal husband?
Good-looking? Gentle-tempered? Funny?
Huo Lin subconsciously touched his face.
She's definitely good-looking, but she also has a gentle personality and is quite funny...
Huo Lin recalled his usual image.
The cold-faced monarch rarely smiled, reviewed memorials late into the night, and showed no mercy when reprimanding his ministers.
Hmm... it doesn't seem to have much to do with these words.
Oh no, will she find him too boring and not gentle enough?
The moment this thought crossed Huo Lin's mind, his face fell, and a dark aura of despondency emanated from his body.
Inside the hall, Jiang Huan was talking animatedly when she suddenly felt a chill down her back for no apparent reason and sneezed.
Achoo!
She rubbed her nose and looked around suspiciously.
Strange, why do I suddenly feel a bit cold? It sounds like someone is talking about her?
Meanwhile, His Majesty the Emperor outside the window was completely overwhelmed by the devastating blow.
Actually, he... he can also be funny, but he doesn't have the opportunity to show it when facing ministers on a daily basis.
Huo Lin felt increasingly uneasy, completely forgetting why he had originally come here.
Just then, the discussion inside the hall suddenly intensified.
"Royal Uncle!" Mingzhu noticed the figure outside the window at some point, her eyes lit up, and she ran out, lifting her skirt.
"Uncle, you've come at the perfect time!"
Huo Lin was pulled back to reality by this sudden call, barely managing to maintain his imperial demeanor.
"What is it?"
Mingzhu was no longer afraid of his stern face; instead, she moved closer to him.
She was determined to give it her all for her happiness in the second half of her life!
"Uncle, you love me the most, don't you?"
She blinked her big eyes, looking charming and adorable: "Then help me out, issue an imperial decree allowing me to publicly choose a husband, okay? That way I can pick the best one, and my royal uncle won't have to worry about my marriage."
Huo Lin looked at Mingzhu, his brows furrowing slightly, clearly considering the feasibility.
Mingzhu has gotten used to being mischievous, and her courage has grown too.
[But it's still better than letting the Empress Dowager just randomly send someone.]
While publicly seeking a son-in-law may be shocking, it at least allows one to maintain control of the situation.
"Besides..." He glanced at Jiang Huan, "lest someone think I'm heartless."
"Approved," Huo Lin said calmly. "I will have Xie Yunzhi help you record and organize the applicants' information."
Mingzhu cheered and almost rushed over to hug him, but Huo Lin stopped her with a look.
[How old are you? Still hugging and cuddling?]
My imperial authority must not be compromised.
"Thank you, Imperial Uncle! You're the best!" Mingzhu didn't mind and gave a cheerful bow.
Seeing her loud and boisterous manner, Huo Lin shook his head and turned to instruct Wang Degui.
"Summon Xie Yunzhi."
Before long, Xie Yunzhi arrived as summoned.
Upon seeing the person in this palace, his head instantly felt dizzy, and he felt as if his nose was refusing to breathe.
"Your subject, Your subject, thanks Yunzhi for his assistance and pays respects to Your Majesty."
Huo Lin waved his hand, telling him to dispense with the formalities: "Princess Mingzhu is going to publicly recruit a son-in-law. You will assist the princess in recording and organizing the information of the applicants, and you must be thorough and complete."
This cowardice is good for him to learn from; otherwise, how will he shoulder important responsibilities in the future?
Xie Yunzhi looked up abruptly, his face turning deathly pale.
When he saw Princess Mingzhu standing to the side with her eyes sparkling, he broke out in a cold sweat.
“Your Highness? Your Majesty… Your Majesty…” he stammered, “I fear I am not up to the task.”
"This is an imperial edict." Huo Lin's tone left no room for argument. "You can't just deal with me all the time."
Mingzhu had already hopped up to Xie Yunzhi and looked him up and down curiously: "You look so young, how old are you?"
Xie Yunzhi was so startled by her sudden approach that he took three steps back, his face turning bright red.
"Your subject is eighteen years old this year."
"Eighteen? You look more like sixteen!" Mingzhu grinned and took another step closer. "Why are you blushing? Am I that scary?"
No, I wouldn't dare.
Xie Yunzhi wished he could shrink into a crack in the ground, and his voice grew softer and softer.
"Princess, Princess is a beauty of unparalleled grace..."
Jiang Huan and He Ling found it amusing.
He Ling whispered to Jiang Huan, "Why does this Lord Xie act like Jerry sees Tom when he sees the princess?"
Jiang Huan thought the analogy was very apt: "Socially anxious people are like this. It's a pity that this kind of persona isn't popular in the workplace. The boss definitely wants him to get some experience. Look at this time, he was asked to help the princess find a husband. He's going to have a tough time."
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