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"Please forgive me, Your Highness, but I cannot grant you this request! Although I am not the Crown Prince of Dayuan, I am of Dayuan royal blood and will not serve as a slave to anyone." Suhar's expression was neither humble nor arrogant; he simply spoke calmly.
These words were reasonable and persuasive. Even though the Fourth Master was angry that he had refused his request, he couldn't help but look at this outsider in a different light.
Lanqin looked at Suhar with a smile. The more humble he appeared, the less the Fourth Master might like him. His reaction at this moment was just right.
"Your Highness, we can prepare their residence in the capital, but we shouldn't interfere with how long they choose to stay," Lanqin quickly said, trying to smooth things over when the atmosphere became awkward.
“But how could Ushiha get used to the Western Regions where people don’t bathe much for a month? And most of the foods that Ushiha likes to eat are probably not available there.” Seeing that Suhar was not being persuaded, Fourth Master quickly turned to threaten Ushiha.
“Your Highness, although Dayuan is not as rich and vast as the Qing Dynasty, it has many hot springs, so bathing there is not a problem. Moreover, the water in our hot springs is rich in various nutrients, which is very good for the skin. Ushiha, if you like, I will have a hot spring specially built for your exclusive use. As for your favorite foods, if Dayuan does not have them, I will have them continuously transported from the Qing Dynasty every month,” Suhar said.
"Ushiha, you love listening to operas, but after you go to Dayuan, you won't be able to listen to operas anymore," Fourth Master said, his eyes practically killing Suhar.
“That’s easy. Just bring musicians and teach the people of Dayuan, and then Ushiha can listen anytime,” Suhar said.
“But Dayuan is thousands of miles away from here, Wuxiha, don’t you miss your father and mother at all?” Fourth Master finally pulled out his trump card.
Ushiha was actually a little hesitant, because if he went to Dayuan with Suhar, he probably wouldn't be able to see his father and mother so easily.
Suhar said no more at this point, after all, it was up to Ushiha to make the decision herself. He could fulfill all her requests, but the one thing he couldn't grant was letting her stay here.
“Father, Mother, Ushiha really misses you, but you don’t want Ushiha to be heartbroken because she can’t marry the man she wants, right?” Ushiha said, having made up her mind.
Fourth Master looked helplessly at Wuxiha, exchanged a glance with Lanqin, and said, "Then when shall we make the engagement? The three matchmakers and six betrothal gifts are all indispensable. Wuxiha, from today onwards, you must not wander around anymore, and you must not see him again."
Lanqin nodded and continued, "Prince Suhar, you have your customs, and we have our traditions. If you want to marry our Fourth Princess, you must first follow our traditions step by step."
“I am very familiar with the marriage customs of the Qing Dynasty. I will go back and make preparations now,” Suhar said, bowing.
As Ushiha watched his departing figure, a pang of sadness struck her. The whole process of matchmaking, consulting horoscopes, and choosing an auspicious day had taken a considerable amount of time. She knew she would no longer be able to meet him privately.
"Wu Xiha, you are to go back and stay home for a month. Without my permission, you are not allowed to step out of Lanxing Residence. Otherwise, all the maids serving you in your room will be beaten to death!" Fourth Master stood up and roared at Wu Xiha, then threw down his sleeves and left the main room.
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