Chapter 67: Failure
Even Qi Shuo, who was usually calm, was startled by Princess Jing's words and started coughing violently.
"What's going on?"
Qi Shuo covered his heart and shook his head: "It's okay."
"Is it a heart attack?" Princess Jing was a little panicked.
"I feel a little uncomfortable. What did mother just say?"
Princess Jing repeated her previous proposal.
Qi Shuo listened quietly and said seriously: "My son has only a brotherly love for his cousin. If mother has such intentions——"
Before she could finish her sentence, "It's better to give it up as soon as possible," Princess Jing said quickly, "The key is that you are in agreement. Since you treat Xiuhua as your sister, then forget it."
The miracle doctor said that he would make Shuo'er as happy as possible.
Of course my niece is important, but so is my son. Besides, there's also Huan'er.
"Let's just pretend that Mother never mentioned this."
"Thank you for your understanding, Mother."
Princess Jing turned around and called Qi Huan over.
"Mother, do you have something to ask your son?" Qi Huan asked with a smile.
When Princess Jing saw her second son's playful smile, she couldn't help but scold him, "You're nowhere to be seen all day long!"
Qi Huan still smiled and said, "If mother is alright, I will go back and change my clothes."
Experience has taught him that listening to a few criticisms is not a big deal, but talking back and arguing will not end well.
"Something's going on."
"Mother, please tell me."
"What do you think of Xiuhua?"
Qi Huan was stunned: "Cousin? My cousin is very nice."
My mother treats my cousin like her own daughter. If she says something bad about him, she will give him a beating.
Princess Jing smiled and said, "How about letting Xiuhua marry you?"
"Knot, tie, tie what?" Qi Huan's voice changed.
Princess Jing frowned: "What's your reaction?"
"Mother." Qi Huan couldn't hide his fear. "You can't be serious, right?"
Princess Jing's face darkened: "Marriage is such a big deal, how can it be a joke?"
"That's absolutely not possible!" Qi Huan waved his hands repeatedly.
Princess Jing became angry when she saw her son avoiding her as much as possible.
The unfilial son is really incomparable to Shuoer.
Although Shuo'er only had brotherly feelings for Xiuhua and was prepared to compromise based on her intentions, this brat actually refused without hesitation.
It can be seen that he is used to being wild outside.
Qi Huan felt something was wrong when he saw Princess Jing's expression, and hurriedly said, "Mother, it's not that my cousin is wrong, but I just can't accept it."
"Um?"
"Mother, do you look like my aunt?"
"nonsense."
"So do you think your cousin looks like your aunt?"
Princess Jing moved her eyelids.
Qi Huan forced an awkward laugh: "When my son looks at my cousin, he looks at you. How can they become husband and wife..."
"What nonsense!" Princess Jing raised her hand and hit Qi Huan, which gave up the idea of pairing the two of them together.
Come to think of it, it doesn't work.
After sending Qi Huan away, Princess Jing began to think of the outstanding young men of marriageable age in the capital.
Princess Jing was worried about her niece because of the prince's sudden visit, and Lin Chan was also panicked when she returned to the general's mansion.
"Second sister, when did you meet the prince?"
Lin Hao told him about watching street circus.
Lin Chan looked worried: "Is the prince planning to take advantage of you?"
"Don't worry, big sister. Invite the princess to come over and play next time. If we don't go to Prince Jing's Mansion, we won't run into the prince."
"But he is the crown prince. If he really has such intentions, I'm afraid it will be hard to guard against him."
"At least he can't rob you openly. Big sister, be careful when you go out and don't be alone."
In this life, without the cooperation of his father who sold his daughter for fame, it would not be easy for the prince to make his plans openly.
A few days later, the prince went to Prince Jing's Mansion again.
Princess Jing felt as if she was facing a great enemy, and asked Qi Qiong to stay with Sun Xiuhua and not leave the courtyard.
The prince did not see the Lin sisters, nor did he see his pitiful cousin Sun. He was defeated by Qi Shuo in three games and left in frustration after not staying for long.
Princess Jing finally breathed a sigh of relief and sent someone to call Sun Xiuhua over.
"Aunt wants to talk to me about something?"
"Come sit next to your aunt."
Sun Xiuhua sat over there.
Princess Jing looked at her beautiful niece with a smile on her face. "You've grown up so fast, it's time to talk about marriage. I've been eyeing a few families lately. After I've carefully investigated the men's character, I'll choose a suitable husband for you."
Sun Xiuhua was shocked: "Aunt, I haven't thought about these yet——"
Princess Jing laughed and said, "Don't be shy. Men should get married when they are old enough, and women should get married when they are old enough."
"Aunt, I want to stay with you for another two years. For me, seeing you is like seeing my mother..." Tears welled up in Sun Xiuhua's eyes.
Hearing her niece mention her deceased twin sister, Princess Jing's eyes sparkled with tears. She took her hand and sighed, "Silly girl, just for your mother's sake, your aunt will find a good family for you. Don't worry, your aunt will marry you off in the capital. You can come back whenever you want. The palace is your mother's home."
Sun Xiuhua opened her mouth, then lowered her head and said hesitantly, "It's up to my aunt to decide."
When Sun Xiuhua left, Qi Qiong found an excuse to stay and chat with her mother.
Princess Jing told her daughter about the families she had chosen for Sun Xiuhua and told her daughter, "You should also pay attention to which girls are easy to get along with."
A sister-in-law who is easy to get along with will save you a lot of worries in the future.
Qi Qiong pursed her lips and couldn't help but say, "Mother, I see that my cousin seems to be interested in the Crown Prince——"
Princess Jing glared at him and said, "Don't talk nonsense."
"Really, when the prince came over that day, my cousin secretly glanced at him several times."
"That's the Crown Prince." Princess Jing disagreed, "What ordinary girl wouldn't be curious?"
"Then what about today when the prince came and my cousin said several times that she wanted to come see you, but she was put off by my daughter with excuses and became unhappy?"
Princess Jing naturally couldn't tell Sun Xiuhua directly, fearing the Crown Prince would worry about her. She said, "You have to stay away." Qi Qiong went over to accompany her, but it was just to chat and have fun together.
"Your cousin often comes to accompany me." Princess Jing frowned and looked at her daughter. "Qiong'er, are you having a quarrel with your cousin?"
Qi Qiong was a little annoyed: "Mother, just look at my cousin, everything is good!"
Princess Jing's face darkened slightly. "Your cousin has lost her mother, so Mother needs to take better care of her. Didn't I tell you so when I first brought her to the capital? You also promised Mother that you would get along well with your cousin."
"At that time..." Qi Qiong pursed her lips and stood up. "If mother doesn't believe me, forget it. I'm going back to my room."
If she really became the prince's concubine, she wouldn't be the one who was most embarrassed. She didn't care about it anymore.
Seeing her daughter leave angrily, Princess Jing shook her head, thinking that this was just the little girl's jealous thoughts.
There was an endless stream of gossip in the capital. When people gradually stopped talking about Qin Wenyuan's affairs, Lin Hao rode Lin Xiaohua out.
The girl rode her donkey leisurely towards the bridge.
Several months passed, but the fortune-teller's stall was still deserted, and the fortune-teller closed his eyes, drowsy.
"Sir, I want to have my fortune told."
A clear voice sounded, causing Master Mingxin to open his eyes.
"Little girl, why is it you again?"
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