As Ren Yaoqi expected, Ren Shimin was indeed just struggling and temporarily unable to adapt to the fact that his youngest daughter was getting married.
In reality, Ren Shimin thought a son-in-law like Meng Shilin was the best. His character and talent were impeccable, and with no elders to pressure him, he had a powerful presence. Meng Shilin would never dare bully his daughter. Otherwise, Ren Shimin would sue him for betraying his teacher and ancestors. But even so, Ren Shimin couldn't help but feel that it wasn't right to give his most precious youngest daughter to Meng Shilin.
"Does father agree to this marriage?" Ren Yaoqi didn't have many concerns in front of Ren Shimin, and asked with a smile.
Ren Shimin looked at Ren Yaoqi, looking somewhat unhappy: "Aren't you willing? Don't you resent Dad for not agreeing?"
Ren Yaoqi smiled and gently tugged at Ren Shimin's sleeve with his fingers: "I'll listen to Daddy. If Daddy really doesn't like it, just refuse it."
Ren Shimin's expression finally brightened a bit, and his previous depressed mood also improved a lot. After thinking for a while, he said seriously, "But the princess seems to be very easy to get along with. It can be seen that she likes you very much. Dad, think about it. When you marry someone, whether your husband is good or not is secondary. What matters most is that the elders like you."
Ren Yaoqi was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect that his father could say such a thing.
Ren Shimin knew what Ren Yaoqi was thinking when he saw her expression, and sighed, "Just look at your mother and you'll know."
Ren Yaoqi: “…”
"You go in and talk to the princess. Dad has gone to the study." Ren Shimin was stunned for a while, then turned to look at the main room, waved to Ren Yaoqi, and walked towards the study. His clothes fluttered, and his every move still looked like that of a gentleman.
Ren Yaoqi shook his head, went to the tea room and personally made a cup of tea for Ren Shimin, asked the maid to bring it to him, and then put a few plates of snacks on a tray and took it to the main room.
When Ren Yaoqi entered, the princess and Li were having a pleasant conversation. They didn't seem to be talking about anything important. The princess was talking about some interesting things when she was Madam Xu's disciple. Li was laughing happily while listening to them.
Seeing Ren Yaoqi come in, the princess stopped talking and said to Li half-seriously, "This is just between the two of us, but don't let Yaoqi know. I'm the elder, and if the younger generation knew about my embarrassing moments in my youth, I wouldn't be able to show off my power anymore."
Mrs. Li laughed again and nodded, saying, "That makes sense. Sister Yun, don't worry. I will keep my mouth shut."
Ren Yaoqi placed the snacks one by one on the coffee table, lowering her head and smiling, "If I had known that the princess was talking about such an important matter, I should have come in earlier to eavesdrop." But in her heart she couldn't help but think that the princess was worthy of being the mother of the black fox Xiao Jingxi. After talking for a while, Li let down her guard and courtesy and called her sister Yun.
Upon hearing this, the princess pretended to pat Ren Yaoqi lightly.
The princess sat for a while longer, then stood up to take her leave. Li and Ren Yaoqi escorted her out the second gate. As she boarded the carriage, she glanced at Ren Yaoqi and said to Li, "The guards outside the palace will be withdrawn tomorrow, making it easier for you to proceed." After a pause, she smiled meaningfully and said, "I'll send someone over in a few days to discuss the real matter."
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