Chapter 66: Saint Girl Does Not Fall in Love 35

She didn't notice it at first until she pulled out a piece of red paper from inside.

She stroked the red paper and suddenly realized that the previous ones were just jokes and only this one was serious.

Mingnan raised his eyes to look at the prince, but did not open it immediately. He blinked and smiled slyly, "It is hidden so deeply, it must contain something very important, right?"

The prince pursed his lips, his eyes bright and fiery, "Yeah."

"Then I'll have to take a closer look."

Mingnan carefully opened the red paper. The words on it were golden, glowing faintly in the darkness.

"I wish to make a promise to you in this life, to live up to my promise and never let down the people or you."

A string deep in my heart suddenly trembled, and the lingering sound lasted for a long time.

Mingnan raised his head suddenly and met Xiao Yanshan's gentle eyes.

He took out a uniquely shaped gold hairpin from his sleeve, knelt up, and inserted the hairpin into her bun.

He knelt down, looked straight at her, held out his hand and said solemnly: "I have admired you for a long time, I wonder if you are willing to give me your life?"

Mingnan looked at his large palm and did not answer immediately.

Every detail of the two people's acquaintance flashed through my mind.

She never made promises easily, but if she agreed to him, it meant that she was willing to stay and accompany him through all the ups and downs.

Is she ready?

【205, Why did he give me a gold hairpin? 】

205: [I just checked, this is a folk tradition. A man and a woman will find a suitable place to meet each other under the introduction of a matchmaker. If the man likes the woman, he will give her a gold hairpin to express his satisfaction and love (1).]

Mingnan's heartstrings moved again.

Intertwined with the aftertaste of the previous sound, it becomes the echo of love.

"Do you like it..."

She murmured, and placed her hand on the prince under his expectant yet nervous gaze.

The prince was startled for a moment, then he smiled and held her hand tightly, "Promise me, and you can't go back on your word."

"No regrets." Mingnan finally made up his mind, leaned over and kissed him on the lips, and whispered, "I like you."

The prince took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly, and finally he could not control himself anymore and hugged the person into his arms. The boat also shook twice because of the actions of the two people.

A huge surprise swept over his entire mind.

But after the surprise, he started to worry again. He hugged Mingnan tightly, not daring to look at her. He only looked at their reflections in the water and asked softly, "Do you really like me? Or do you just think of me as someone else's stand-in?"

After that, he hurriedly said: "To this day, I don't care who you still have in your heart. Even if you treat me as a substitute, I am willing to accept it, but I want to hear you tell the truth."

"Is it me you like?"

Mingnan laughed and struggled out of his arms. The prince was reluctant to let go at first, but after hesitating for a moment, he let her go.

Mingnan straightened up, held his face in his hands, and smiled.

"I have never considered you as a substitute for anyone. In my heart, you are you. It is you, Xiao Yanshan, that I like."

"You are the only correct answer after countless struggles."

The prince's breath caught in his throat and he stared at her in a daze.

Before he could finish his words, his eyes suddenly turned red.

Mingnan stroked the corner of his eye with his thumb in surprise, "Why are you crying?"

"It's not shameful to cry for you." The prince pulled her over and kissed her hard, "Nannan, I love you so much."

Mingnan opened his body and soul to him and exchanged a passionate kiss with him under the starry sky.

…

With the prince's persistence, he finally won a reputation for himself.

The emperor was relieved after knowing this and asked sarcastically, "Congratulations, congratulations! Now I can issue an order, right? You won't send me back crying halfway, right?"

Prince: “…”

You really are my father.

He smiled and said, "Your Majesty's words are binding. Who dares to reject your imperial decree?"

The emperor snorted and chuckled, then picked up his brush and wrote an imperial decree of marriage in one go, which he had the chief eunuch beside him deliver personally to the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion.

The prince looked at the imperial edict again and again, and the smile on his face could not be hidden.

The emperor secretly scolded him for being useless, but he was happy for him seeing his expression.

In one's life, it would be great if one could have someone who understands one's feelings and is close to one, and someone to talk to without restraint when one is lonely.

Once the imperial decree of marriage was issued, what everyone had known tacitly was brought to light.

People had been talking about it before, saying that the Saint was going to marry into the East Palace, and they also praised the Imperial Master for being so capable, raising such a good sister. If nothing unexpected happened, it would be the Crown Prince who would ascend the throne in the future, and the Saint would then become the Empress, and the Imperial Master would no longer have to worry about wealth and glory for the rest of his life.

Many people sighed and regretted that they did not have the courage of the imperial teacher and did not pull the prince over before he could show his potential.

He also secretly set his sights on the Crown Prince's concubine.

The Imperial Master was also worried about this, and quietly called Mingnan over to talk to him about it.

"When the prince ascends the throne, he will have three palaces and six courtyards, and concubines will be needed. My Nan Nan will be wronged by then. Love is not long-lasting, and wisdom is always hurt. I am afraid that you will also wither away in the deep palace."

The Imperial Master touched Mingnan's head with a complex and pitying expression, and said softly, "So, sister, no matter what time it is, even if you already have children, you should never put him first. What I said may sound unpleasant, but I can't care so much. I only care about my sister."

"I just hope you are well and that you will always love yourself the most. This way, even if the prince changes his mind in the future, you won't be too upset."

Mingnan was deeply moved when he saw the tolerant eyes of the Imperial Master.

Only loved ones would say these things.

She held the master's hand and said seriously, "Brother, don't worry. No matter how much I like him, I will never compromise for him. I chose him because he likes me too and can give me equal emotional feedback. If I have to suffer grievances and hardships every now and then with him, why should I choose him?"

"If you are heartless, I will give up. Why should I worry about him and suffer so much?"

Mingnan looked at him with a burning gaze and asked, "So, brother, are you relieved?"

The Imperial Master smiled with relief, "You have really grown up. I hope you won't wrong yourself."

"Don't talk about me." Mingnan shook his hand and joked, "How are you and Xueyi doing?"

I feel a little embarrassed when I mention National Master Yan Xueyi.

He avoided her gaze, coughed and said, "It's okay, we are fine."

"Oh~ So you haven't taken any action yet because you don't like her?" Mingnan sighed, "What a pity. If that's the case, I can only find another good husband for Xueyi."

"Hmm, hm?" The Imperial Master glared at her. "Nonsense, what kind of husband are you looking for?"

"Don't you like it? Why don't you allow people to find happiness?"

Mingnan blinked innocently.

Imperial Master: “…”

"Honestly, brother, if you have that intention, be brave like a man and fight for your status. Which good girl can stand it? There are many people of the same age who care about you~"

She patted the imperial teacher on the shoulder and left leisurely.

The Imperial Master fell into deep thought. Does he want a status?... Why? Should he imitate that dog prince?