Chapter 51: Saint Girl Doesn’t Fall in Love 20

Mingnan was not surprised at all when he received the imperial edict and accepted it calmly.

The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict saw that she was not surprised by such flattery and humiliation, and he praised her again.

She was a little confused by the compliment, but she soon realized that he was probably like the others, thinking that she would become a crown princess in the future, so he tried to build a good relationship with her in advance.

Mingnan was a little amused and helpless. What about the Crown Princess? Even if the Emperor agreed, she hadn't thought it through yet.

She is a little confused now and needs time to digest it.

205: [How long do you need to think about it? Otherwise, I will just seal your memory of your past life, so that you won’t be confused.]

It comforted him: [People in our line of work——]

[Shut up! As soon as you start talking I feel like I've done something shameful.]

205: [……]

Mingnan sat on the steps, holding his chin, looking at the flowers in the courtyard, but his heart was empty. [And I don’t want to forget Muyan Mountain. ]

That was the first person she loved, and the first time she learned to love.

[And you can't seal it off for every life, right? If they were released all at once at the end, I'd probably go crazy right there.]

Those intense feelings of love and hate are enough to crush the strongest will.

205 was silent, and it seemed to be the same reason.

Mingnan felt sad for a while, then suddenly stood up and counted the days on his fingers. If he remembered correctly, there would be a flood in the south in a month.

She had to get people prepared in advance. She couldn't stop natural disasters, but she could try to prevent them and try to minimize the losses to the people.

In the previous life, it was Xiao Zhe who went to provide relief for the disaster and became famous because of his outstanding performance.

But in fact, many strategies were proposed by his advisers and the original owner. Xiao Zhe just sat back and reaped the benefits. He went to the disaster victims every day and helped them serve some porridge. He did his best to save face, and actually won the praise of the people without much effort.

In this life, she would never give him this chance again.

*

As July approached, the weather became hotter day by day, and Mingnan became more and more reluctant to move.

Just at this moment she received an invitation from Princess Anguo.

Princess Anguo is the youngest sister of the current Majesty. She was quite favored when the late emperor was alive. The late emperor personally selected a prince consort for her. The two were very loving and harmonious after their marriage.

After His Majesty ascended the throne, he took good care of this sister, giving her many gifts and allowing her to live a life of luxury.

Every July, she would hold a banquet to invite all the unmarried princes, princesses, young men and young ladies in Shengdu to get together and match them up.

When people have free time, they like to find something to do, and Princess Anguo is one of them.

Since she is happy herself, she is very keen on finding couples for others, and she has actually helped to pair up quite a few couples who are all living happily.

Gradually, people in Shengdu spread the word that she had some abilities, and the fact that she received an invitation meant that she was recognized by Princess Anguo, and it was very likely that she would rise to fame through this banquet.

Therefore, in recent years, both young men and young ladies are honored to receive her invitation.

Mingnan was not interested in this, but he did not want to offend Princess Anguo, so he called people to the storehouse to pick out gifts.

She dressed up and put on a rare light blue dress with gold woven patterns.

It is simple and elegant, without being too loud or too rude.

She got on the carriage with her beautiful words and beautiful appearance and headed for the princess's villa outside the city.

The villa is surrounded by mountains, with beautiful scenery and cool weather.

As soon as Mingnan got off the carriage, he smelled a fresh scent of grass and trees.

She handed over the invitation and asked someone to bring the gift. The doorman in charge of reception immediately said respectfully: "I pay my respects to Princess Anping. Princess, please--"

Mingnan nodded, and immediately there was a burst of whispers from behind.

"She is Princess Anping?"

"Why are you still wearing a veil?"

"You don't know? She always wears a veil when she's outside, unless she's in the palace. I don't know why, maybe it's just a rule."

"But just by looking at her eyes, I can tell she's a beauty. No wonder the prince can't stop thinking about her."

"She doesn't have to be the Crown Princess, right? His Majesty hasn't issued an order yet. I heard that the Crown Prince will be here today, so we still have a chance."

“…”

Mingnan just laughed it off.

Everyone has their own aspirations. They are eyeing the position of Crown Princess not necessarily because they like the Crown Prince, but simply because that position has the most promising future.

She pretended not to hear and walked in leisurely.

The village is filled with flowers and trees of various colors, and it feels like entering a fairyland once you enter.

Even Mingnan, who was used to the beautiful scenery of the Imperial Master's Mansion, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The princess and her husband have a really good sense of aesthetics and know how to enjoy themselves. There are two swings entangled with vines in the sea of ​​flowers.

Princess Anguo took one seat, and her husband was standing behind her, pushing her.

The intimacy between the two of them, without paying attention to others, is really enviable.

Mingnan couldn't help but be mesmerized as he watched.

She didn't know when everything behind her became quiet, but she didn't realize anything was wrong.

Until someone said to me: "It is said that one only envies the birds and not the fairies, that is all."

Mingnan: “…”

[205, When did this bad luck come? Why didn't you remind me?]

205: [You are just too absorbed in watching. I am embarrassed to disturb you.]

Mingnan was speechless.

She turned around and distanced herself from the visitor, then smiled and leaned forward, saying, "If Your Highness the Twelfth Prince is jealous, he can find someone who understands you."

Xiao Yu couldn't hold back his expression when he heard that. He took a step closer, veins throbbing on his forehead.

"Saint, you know my feelings, why do you say such hurtful words? Could it be that as others say, you already have someone in your heart?"

Mingnan's expression also turned cold. "Your Highness, please respect yourself. This is the eldest princess's villa, not a place where you can act wildly."

Xiao Yu knew he had said something wrong and wanted to make amends but was humiliated again. He stood there in a daze for a moment, not knowing what to say.

As luck would have it, greetings were heard one after another not far away.

"I have met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Um."

The prince responded softly, then noticed someone was looking at him and immediately looked over.

Mingnan's eyes softened and he walked towards him.

Xiao Yu: “…”

He clenched his back teeth and glared at the prince hatefully.

"Your Highness."

Mingnan stepped forward and said hello, "May I have a word with you?"

The prince raised his eyebrows, glanced at Xiao Yu who was still lingering over there, and smiled: "Of course."

He took a step closer and stood shoulder to shoulder with Mingnan, just blocking Xiao Che's prying sight.

As he turned around, he looked back suddenly, his eyes cold and gave Xiao Yu a warning look.

Xiao Yu clenched his fists even tighter and almost laughed out of anger.

What does he mean?

Are you showing off?

What does he rely on?!

Jealousy burned away Xiao Zhe's last bit of rationality. He touched his wallet with a cold look in his eyes.

Just wait and see!

*

Mingnan and the prince walked away from the crowd and went to a secluded place.

It’s also because the princess’s manor is big enough that no one would think too much of the missing two people for a while.

"Tell me, what's the matter?" The prince turned around and looked at Mingnan with a smile.

Mingnan was dissatisfied: "Don't talk like I'm asking you to work for me for free. When have you never made a profit?"

"You know what I want is never that."

The prince was still smiling, but there was something indescribable in his eyes.

Very tempting.

Mingnan admitted that she was bewitched at that moment.