Chapter 413: Strong outside and infatuated inside male protagonist x beautiful and cruel reborn female protagonist 7
The atmosphere in Prince Cheng's Mansion was a little depressed. Xie Chengyu was in a bad mood and had already killed several servants for no reason, until Liao Mu comforted him with a few useful words.
"My Lord, since Wang Jingxing is dead, why don't you personally tell the Emperor that you want to marry Miss Qiao?"
"As a prince, you are showing respect to her by marrying her. Prime Minister Qiao has no reason to refuse."
"What's more, if you marry Miss Qiao, wouldn't it be a bigger blow to King Zhao?"
King Cheng shouted as if he had cleared away a fog, "Great! Why didn't I think of that? I knew that King Zhao liked Miss Qiao, and Miss Qiao liked Wang Jingxing. I only knew how to use Wang Jingxing, but I ignored the fact that I could ask for her hand in marriage myself."
"Liao Mu, you really are worthy of being my confidant."
A black shadow flashed across the roof of Prince Cheng's mansion.
Veins bulged on Xie Anhuai's forehead, and he stared in the direction of Prince Cheng's mansion with murderous intent.
"How dare he... Xie Chengyu, if you dare to have any idea about Qiao'er, I will tear you into pieces"
"Keep watching. I want to know when King Cheng is going to ask the emperor for permission to marry him."
That night, Xie Anhuai visited the Prime Minister's residence.
Aunt Qiao took a comfortable hot bath in a white pajamas, her wet hair soaking the back of her clothes.
Just as she sat down in front of the dressing table, a figure appeared behind Aunt Qiao. Xiao Tao smiled slyly, handed the handkerchief to Xie Anhuai, and retreated quietly.
Aunt Qiao closed her eyes and enjoyed the gentle pressure on her head. Suddenly, her brows slightly wrinkled. "Xiao Tao, the force today is a bit too strong."
"Oh? Qiao Er is dissatisfied with my method?"
Aunt Qiao suddenly opened her watery eyes and looked at Xie Anhuai in the bronze mirror with surprise.
"Ah Huai, why are you here?"
Xie Anhuai's hands kept moving, but he reduced the force a little bit. "When you think of Qiao Er, it will come."
Aunt Qiao glanced at Xie Anhuai coquettishly and said, "I don't believe you came here because you missed me. Tell me, do you have something to tell me?"
"Let's talk about it later." Xie Anhuai wiped his wet hair silently. When his hair was almost dry, he helped Qiao Jinjin to sit down on the chair.
"Prince Cheng may ask his father for a marriage."
"The marriage proposal should be to Qiao Er"
Aunt Qiao frowned in disgust. "What has King Cheng done again?"
Could it be that Wang Jingxing died and King Cheng changed his plan? That wouldn't be okay.
"Ah Huai, I will go talk to my father about this tomorrow. If my father doesn't agree with me, I may need to think of other ways."
Xie Anhuai immediately understood what Aunt Qiao was going to do. "Are you going to tell Prime Minister Qiao about our relationship?"
Qiao Jinjin nodded slightly and said, "Ah Huai, I will not allow any uncertainty to exist. Father will know sooner or later anyway. If the emperor really grants me a marriage, then father will find ways to resist this marriage for the sake of the overall situation."
This method is fine for now. Xie Anhuai still doesn't look very good. If Xie Chengyu insists on snatching Qiao'er from him, he doesn't mind killing Xie Chengyu.
At noon the next day, Aunt Qiao appeared exactly in Prime Minister Qiao's study.
Prime Minister Qiao was worried about the flood in Dongling Town. When he saw Aunt Qiao coming over, he waved to her and said, "Qiao'er is here, come quickly."
Aunt Qiao walked closer and saw several letters on the desk.
"Father, the emperor has given you this mission?"
Prime Minister Qiao sighed and said, "Yes, Master Lin suggested to the Emperor that this matter be handed over to me, your father."
"This is really putting things in a difficult position for me as a father. I have never dealt with anything like this before."
"Master Lin... isn't that King Cheng's man?"
"Yeah." Prime Minister Qiao was also worried because of this. Did he offend King Cheng? No, I guess not.
Aunt Qiao sorted out the messy letters on the desk and said, "Father, I came here today because I have something to tell you."
Prime Minister Qiao took a sip of the tea on the table and asked, "What's the matter?"
Suddenly, Qiao Jinjin walked to the desk and knelt down. "Father, I want to marry King Zhao. King Zhao really likes me, and I like him too."
"What?" Prime Minister Qiao was shocked. "Weren't you very reluctant to marry Prince Zhao before? Remember two years ago, Prince Zhao wanted the Emperor to arrange a marriage for you, but you refused when he told you about it?"
When talking about this matter, Jinjin Qiao felt upset. If she could be reborn earlier, she would have been Ah Huai's fiancée, and there would be no place for the annoying Wang Jingxing to mess things up.
"I just want to tell you, father, that I will not marry anyone but King Zhao. I hope you will agree to my wish."
Prime Minister Qiao wiped off his gloomy face and said, "I agree. Why not? If Qiao'er marries Prince Zhao, she will be the princess in the future. It will only benefit our Prime Minister's Mansion."
Aunt Qiao twitched her lips. Now she thought it was a good thing. When King Cheng asked for permission to grant the marriage in a few days, Prime Minister Qiao would be troubled.
Qiao Jinjin was very satisfied with Prime Minister Qiao's answer, "Father, you can discuss the flood control with King Zhao. He has dealt with this kind of thing before."
Prime Minister Qiao's eyes lit up, and he said, "Yes, since King Zhao really likes you, he will definitely help me find a solution for this matter."
A triumphant smile appeared on Qiao Jinjin's lips. After leaving Prime Minister Qiao's study, she tilted her head slightly and said to a dark direction, "Tell your master that my father will consult him about how to deal with the flood."
"Xiao Tao, how is Aunt Liu doing recently?"
Xiao Tao's gossiping heart suddenly arose. "Since Wang Jingxing's death, Aunt Liu has been much more peaceful and doesn't take the initiative to cause trouble."
Speaking of Aunt Liu, she never participated in harming Aunt Qiao in her previous life. Although she had the intention to set a trap for her, she didn't have the courage to do anything serious, otherwise Aunt Qiao wouldn't have kept her in the mansion to be a nuisance. She is still a concubine after so many years. From this point of view alone, Aunt Liu's mind is not that good.
"If she doesn't take the initiative to recruit me, then let her manage the affairs of the palace well, and find a way to tell her through other people that I may become the future Princess Zhao."
After the morning court session the next day, Prime Minister Qiao did not return home, but went directly to Prince Zhao's palace in a carriage.
The butler of the palace was waiting at the door. When he saw Prime Minister Qiao coming, he said politely, "Oh, Prime Minister Qiao is here. My prince is waiting for you in the study."
Just by looking at the butler's attitude, Prime Minister Qiao had a clear idea in his mind. He walked in with his head held high and his chest puffed out, his posture perfectly controlled.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Qiao is here."
Xie Anhuai stood up and said, "Please invite the Prime Minister in."
Prime Minister Qiao walked into the house and saw Xie Anhuai. He first bowed and said, "I pay my respects to His Majesty Prince Zhao."
Xie Anhuai personally helped Prime Minister Qiao up and said, "Prime Minister, please stand up quickly."
"Butler, serve the tea."