She concealed her unease and annoyance, silently turning her head to the side. Prince Qing assumed she was just shy and didn't take it to heart, continuing, "
"Yao Niang, why is it that a man would think of a woman in every way, and bring her gifts to cheer her up when he goes out? The imperial chefs in the palace have all kinds of delicacies, so why do I come to Jin Yu Lou to dine every day after I finish my duty? Do you really not understand?"
Prince Qing was an extremely tough man, and his approaching and relentless pressure only amplified the sense of oppression he felt.
Gu Yaoniang was flustered, but she knew that she could not avoid it today, so she could only say, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. But I am just a lowly merchant's daughter, and I dare not presume to be worthy of your status."
She looked away, unwilling to look at Prince Qing.
She had no intention of getting married. Having already experienced the vastness of the world, how could she be willing to be confined to a secluded mansion? Moreover, she had no desire to get involved in royal affairs.
Moreover, how long can Prince Qing's sincerity last? She didn't believe it.
Prince Qing laughed: "Nowadays, there is no longer a distinction between merchants and commoners. You are just a commoner woman. Why despise yourself? I say you are worthy, and you are worthy."
As he spoke, he moved closer to Gu Yaoniang.
He was confident that with his status and gentle nature, how many women in the world could remain unmoved?
Gu Yaoniang subtly avoided Prince Qing's approach. Looking around, she realized that Bizhu and all of Prince Qing's servants had gone outside, leaving only herself and Prince Qing in the private room.
Seeing that her strategy of feigning fear and trepidation had failed, she composed herself and asked, "Your Highness, do you mean that you are fond of me?"
Prince Qing was somewhat dazed by her sudden change, and then, as if struck by a sudden thought, he laughed again.
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