Chapter 315 I have a feeling of wanting to start a family.
"After I told you last time that I wanted to marry you, you responded, and I really thought about it a lot when I got back."
Actually, I don't even know when I had this idea.
"Song Zhimian, let's go over there and talk!" Xiao Huaijin said, pointing to the small pavilion outside Fengwu Palace.
Song Zhimian thought for a moment and realized that it seemed inappropriate to bring up this matter while standing at the entrance of Fengwu Palace. People were coming and going, and who knew what they would say to those passing by!
The two of them immediately moved to the pavilion and sat down.
The moment the two sat down, eunuchs and palace servants immediately brought over a charcoal brazier and hot tea...
Xiao Huaijin and Song Zhimian both knew that it must have been sent by the person from Fengwu Palace.
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Song Zhimian pulled her cloak tighter around herself and carefully took a sip of hot tea.
"Your Highness, speak!" Song Zhimian glanced at Xiao Huaijin's handsome face.
Xiao Huaijin glanced at Song Zhimin, then gently kicked the charcoal brazier closer to her.
“You seem to be having a good time with your older sister!” Xiao Huaijin suddenly blurted out.
Song Zhimian nodded.
Of course she'd be happy! The top boss's special assistant, even the Minister of State, the head of all officials, and the esteemed Lady Han, everyone who sees her always has a smile on their face.
Such a job is extremely rare, you couldn't find one even with a lantern.
If possible, she really wants to work until the day she dies!
"Your Highness, please answer the question I just asked you!" Song Zhimian reminded him.
She's quite busy too; there are still many things to do with His Majesty!
Xiao Huaijin nodded, took a sip of hot tea, and then spoke about the question he had been pondering for many days.
"Why do I want to marry you? To be honest, I don't know how to answer this question, or rather, I don't know when I first had this thought."
As you know, I've always been reluctant to get married, and even after I established my own household early on, I never considered it.
My father and grandmother both told me about this.
My father also wanted to arrange a marriage for me, but I refused.
At that time, I thought it would be fine for me to guard the palace by myself, as long as my brother the crown prince and my son Jue were both well.
There's also my eldest sister; all I need to do is protect her.
As for myself, I think it's best to be alone, so I have no worries and don't have to worry about the messy in-law relationships in the mansion.
Later... my father sent me to the southwest.
And you went to the southwest too!
Song Zhimian, don't laugh at me. The first time I saw you, I thought you were a pitiful little thing, a pitiful little thing who was struggling to survive.
I always subconsciously want to help you in some way, and want you to have a better life.
But then I realized... you don't seem to need to rely on others to live; you can live very well on your own.
Sometimes I even wonder what your brain is made of, how can you be so smart.
It seems like no matter what happens, you can always find a way to solve it.
From the very beginning, you subtly plotted to kill the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an, to later saving Juege'er at the palace banquet.
You can achieve your goals no matter what you do. You are meticulous, but you also know how to protect yourself.
That's when I realized you didn't need anyone's protection.
After you arrived in the southwest, you said that your elder sister wanted to cause chaos in the Biao Kingdom, and that your elder sister wanted you to kill Ruan Xingzhi, which you did.
Song Zhimian, I have to admit, you are the smartest woman I have ever met.
Not only did I say so, but Uncle Jiu and Wei Yanli also said so. They both said that you have all the virtues of a woman from the Great Yu region.
Kind, intelligent, patient, considerate of the bigger picture, and possessing a strong sense of righteousness...
Song Zhimian, tell me, I'm a normal man, how could I not like a woman like this!
After you left the Southwest, I felt anxious for many days.
I even had an urge to start a family.
Every time I return to my place, I subconsciously glance at the courtyard where you used to live, and I also sit for a while in the little pavilion where you got drunk.
I always wonder, how are you doing back in Beijing? Have you encountered any difficulties?
But then I thought, you're so smart, you're the one who's going to make things difficult for others, why would others make things difficult for you!
Song Zhimian, I want to marry you for no other reason than simply want to marry you.
I want to be able to see you when I return to the manor after finishing my daily official duties!
As for the things others might think of... I haven't thought of them at all!" Xiao Huaijin said a lot in one breath.
Song Zhimian listened attentively, becoming more and more surprised as she listened.
Am I really that good?
Isn't she just a pitiful little thing who couldn't survive in the Marquis's mansion and had no other choice but to take a desperate gamble?
As for what happened later, those were all things we had to do to survive!
"Is it because of these things that His Highness wants to marry me?" Song Zhimian was still a little skeptical.
Xiao Huaijin nodded seriously.
"That's why I want to marry you. As for what you're thinking... none of that exists." Xiao Huaijin looked at Song Zhimian.
Song Zhimian made Xiao Huaijin feel a little uncomfortable.
It would be a lie to say that Song Zhimin wasn't moved by that handsome face.
If she really married Xiao Huaijin, she would have both substance and prestige. In other people's eyes, she might really be the luckiest woman in Dayu.
Who wouldn't want to marry a regent like that!
But Song Zhimian is different from others!
After thinking for a moment, Song Zhimian gently shook her head.
“Your Highness, I’m not being pretentious, nor am I saying I look down on you.”
Your esteemed status, for you to speak to a lady like me in such a manner, is, frankly, the greatest respect you can show me.
His Highness said I am intelligent, meticulous, and possess the virtues of a woman from the Great Yu Kingdom.
Your Highness has many virtues! Your Highness has the people in your heart, and you think of everything for the Great Yu. You are a very good prince.
It is my honor to have gained Your Highness's favor.
But Your Highness, my feelings for you right now are truly one of reverence. I dare not have any other feelings...
Your Highness, do you understand what I mean? Perhaps one day, I will also have the idea of settling down, just like Your Highness.
"When that day comes..." Song Zhimian also met Xiao Huaijin's gaze and forced herself to say something.
There was nothing Xiao Huaijin didn't understand.
Song Zhimian's meaning was very clear: he was a good man, and everyone would want to marry him, but she didn't want to marry him yet.
Or rather, Xiao Huaijin is currently very good, but not good enough to give Song Zhimian the courage to step into an unknown territory.
"Okay, I'll wait for that day!"
"Song Zhimian, whatever you want to do, I will let you have your way. I won't expect you to just revolve around the Prince's Mansion like everyone else," Xiao Huaijin said with a smile.
Song Zhimian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly gave Xiao Huaijin a sweet smile.
It's already hard to resist when a handsome man confesses his love, but this guy is not only handsome, he's also rich and powerful...
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"Have you thought it through? You really don't want to marry me?" Ye Yunshu looked at Song Zhimian cautiously.
"I won't get married, at least not for now!" Song Zhimian said with absolute certainty.
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