“Yuan’er and the prince have spent so many years together, and as their father, I naturally understand the bond between you two. That’s why I’ve come here today. Since the prince and Yuan’er get along so well, why not recognize Yuan’er as your sister? It would be better for the siblings to be closer and avoid a lot of gossip.”
An Chaoli's words chilled Yi Chenli's expression, and his previously composed facade crumbled.
Without even a second thought, he bluntly refused, saying, "My father has so many children. When it comes to siblings, he has no fewer than anyone else. I don't need another sister."
But An Chaoli had no intention of letting it go so easily. He suddenly took out the portrait and opened it in front of Yi Chenli.
The portraits that An Chaoli opened were portraits of men. The people in the portraits were young talents from Shengjing.
"Yuan'er has reached marriageable age, and as his father, I am naturally extremely concerned. Among many talented young men, I have carefully selected three candidates. The first is Gu Chuzhi, the youngest son of the Prime Minister. He has traveled extensively over the years, has broad insights, and is very eloquent. The second is Situ Yuan, the eldest son of the Grand Historian. Although his family background is not as impressive as Gu Chuzhi's, he is honest and kind, and has excellent interpersonal relationships in Shengjing. And the third one..."
"Enough!" Yi Chenli interrupted An Chaoli sharply.
These men were chosen by An Chaoli for Yuan'er. Yi Chenli naturally believed that these men were all highly regarded. In fact, they wouldn't have broken their legs at a young age like him.
In most people's eyes, those people are the ones who deserve Yuan'er.
Yi Chenli delivered a karate chop, severing the portrait brought by An Chaoli and destroying it completely.
"Did Lord An come here today just to tell me these things? Lord An should know Yuan'er and my thoughts well. What is the meaning behind this action? Doesn't Your Excellency know who Yuan'er truly loves?"
Yi Chenli was furious. If it weren't for the fact that Yuan'er's father was standing in front of him, it wouldn't just be the portrait in front of him that would have been destroyed.
An Chaoli was not intimidated by Yi Chenli's sharp words. Instead, he asked, "My daughter has been with the prince since she was a child. As her father, I naturally understand her personality. She must have some affection for the prince. But how long does the prince think such affection can last? For many years, her vision has been limited to the corner of Chenyang Palace. She has never even seen the wider world or met more people. Does the Sixth Prince intend to bind her for life? To let her follow the prince namelessly and without status for the rest of her life, suffering the criticism of the world?"
"What are the prince's true feelings for my daughter?"
Yi Chenli said firmly, "Yuan'er is more important to me than my own life. It's not that I'm unwilling to give Yuan'er a title, but if I let her marry me now, it would put her in danger within the royal family, and I can't bear to do that. I will only have one wife in my life, and that person will only be called An Yuan'er. If I can't have her, I won't want anyone else."
Heaven and earth bear witness. In front of An Yuan'er's father, Yi Chenli openly admitted his true feelings.
Listening to Yi Chenli's sincere words, An Chaoli understood that the young man's thoughts and sincerity were genuine. If he were insincere, he would certainly not have won Yuan'er's heart.
The man Yuan'er likes can't be too bad. While the old father felt gratified, he also felt an indescribable helplessness and sorrow.
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