Chapter 641: Express your feelings and propose marriage

Tao Min'er was also confused, "What letter? I didn't see the letter you wrote."

Song Tanhua was stunned when he heard this.

When Mr. Tao heard the letter, he had a bad feeling. Could it be that letter?

Tao Miner seemed to have thought of something and turned to look at her father, "Dad, do you know the letter?"

Tao's father looked at his daughter with a guilty conscience, "Someone sent me a letter the day before yesterday, but I was busy discussing the engagement at the time, so I thought it was from my previous blind date, so I didn't give it to you."

As soon as Mr. Tao finished speaking, Wang grabbed his arm and said, "Are you getting old and confused? You hid your daughter's letter and didn't give it to her."

Tao Min'er looked at her unreliable father. If she had the letter, maybe she would not have been engaged to Mr. Chen, and there would not have been all these troubles.

She stretched out her hand in front of Tao's father, "Dad, here's the letter."

"I'll get it for you." Father Tao said as he quickly went to the room to get the letter.

When the letter was brought, Tao's father felt so guilty, "Min'er, the letter is here, I haven't even read it."

When Tao Min'er saw the letter, she couldn't wait to take it. The wax seal on it had not been touched. She opened the wax, took out the letter, and opened it in a flash.

The letter was not long. In just a few sentences, it explained why she didn't come that day. Not only that, Song Tanhua also said that he would treat her to a meal as an apology.

Missed it, missed it...

She couldn't help but complain loudly in her heart, Dad, you almost ruined my marriage.

Although eating doesn't mean anything, it is still a little progress.

Song Tanhua watched Tao Min'er open the letter with his own eyes, and it was only then that he realized that Tao Min'er did not go to the appointment and did not see the letter.

After reading the letter, Tao Miner raised her head and looked at Song Tanhua expectantly, "Song Tanhua, is it too late to eat now?"

Song Tanhua was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "I haven't had lunch yet."

Tao Miner said, "I didn't eat just now either, so let's go together, let's go to the Fujian Restaurant, the food and wine there are good, I'll treat you, thank you Song Tanhua for exposing the scumbag today."

Song Tanhua shook his head and refused, "No, no, I said it's my treat, so let's go now?"

"Right now, I didn't eat any breakfast in the morning and only had two bites for lunch. I'm hungry." Tao Miner's tone was so anxious that she almost wanted to pull Song Tanhua out the door.

Song Tanhua responded with a "OK", and the two of them went out.

Tao's father and Mrs. Wang watched the two figures disappear through the door before they reacted.

"Master, what's going on?"

Father Tao asked, "Doesn't Min'er like Song Tanhua?"

"Mr. Song..." Wang paused and guessed, "Could it be that Mr. Song has feelings for Min'er?"

Tao's father said, "How should I know? I heard that Song Tanhua is well-educated, talented, humble and polite, and is highly appreciated by the emperor and the prince. Inviting Min'er to dinner may just be a courtesy."

"But Min'er looks so happy..." Wang sighed, "Let's just let Min'er do what she wants. We can't just marry Min'er off casually. The character of the husband's family is very important."

Mr. Tao nodded repeatedly, "Madam is right."

Tao Miner was riding in Song Tanhua's carriage. The carriage was not big, but there was enough space for two people.

Tao Min'er was excited just now because she didn't have to get engaged to Mr. Chen, and the depression in her heart was gone.

It would be tense, riding in the same carriage with Mr. Song.

Song Tanhua didn't know what to say, and both of them were silent.

It was not until we arrived at the Tomie Restaurant that the tension gradually dissipated.

Tao Min'er often came to Fujiang Restaurant to dine. She was very familiar with the owner of the restaurant and asked for a quiet private room.

After Tao Miner and Song Tanhua sat down face to face, they began to order food.

Song Tanhua said, "Miss Tao, please order whatever you like. You're welcome."

Tao Miner naturally wouldn't be polite, as she was an old customer of this family. Although she hadn't been here for a few years after entering the palace, her parents still came often.

"So what do you want to eat?"

Song Tanhua thought for a moment and said, "I prefer something lighter."

Tao Min'er felt a little disappointed when she heard this, because she has a strong taste and likes spicy food. Speaking of spicy food, she hasn't eaten hot pot for a long time.

It seems that she is less compatible with Song Tanhua.

But soon, she thought of the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince. The Crown Princess likes spicy food, but the Prince does not like it. His taste is a bit like Song Tanhua's, he prefers light food.

So, she still has a chance?

Seeing her holding the menu without saying anything, Song Tanhua asked in confusion, "Miss Tao, what's wrong?"

Tao Miner suddenly came back to her senses, "I'm fine, I'll order the food then."

As he spoke, he lowered his head and continued to order food.

She ordered four dishes, two of which were light and the other two were to her taste.

After we ordered, the waiter walked out with the menu.

It was already past dinner time, so the food came out very quickly.

Four dishes and one soup, all delicious and tasty.

Song Tanhua glanced at the food in front of him: two pork dishes, two vegetable dishes, and a bowl of chicken soup.

Tao Min'er was really hungry. She picked up two pieces of meat with her chopsticks and ate them. She asked casually, "Song Tanhua, what were you busy with the past few days?"

Song Tanhua raised his head and looked at Tao Miner, saying in a gentle voice: "I caught a cold a few days ago and rested at home for three days."

Tao Miner paused while chewing and couldn't help but worry, "Are you okay now? It's cold, you might catch a cold if you're not careful."

Song Tanhua said: "It's no longer a problem now."

Tao Min'er pursed her lips and looked at Song Tanhua. She couldn't help but wonder if Song Tanhua had caught a cold and that was why he waited four days to write to her.

It should be, Song Tanhua is humble and polite, pays attention to etiquette and keeps his promises.

"Song Tanhua."

Song Tanhua raised his head and looked over. "Hmm?"

Tao Min'er was confused for a while, not knowing how to start. She wanted to confess her feelings directly, but Song Tanhua was a scholar and an upright man.

What if I scare him by suddenly confessing my feelings?

Song Tanhua is different from Jun Wuxian.

"Why did Mr. Song come to my house today?"

Song Tanhua explained, "I was waiting for you at the Fujiang Restaurant yesterday, but I didn't see you coming, which was a bit abrupt."

Tao Min'er didn't know how long Song Tanhua had waited yesterday. A man like Song Tanhua who kept his promise must have waited for a long time before leaving.

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I didn't expect you to give me a gift."

Song Tanhua said: "We have just met, and since you are having a happy event, it is only natural for me to send you some gifts, but..."

Tao Min'er asked, "Just what?"

Song Tanhua said, "I didn't expect you to get engaged so soon. It's just a coincidence that I came to your house on the day of your engagement."

Tao Miner smiled, "That means it must be God's arrangement for you to save me from that scumbag. Otherwise, if I didn't know the truth, I would find out after I got married next spring, and it would be too late."

Song Tanhua was stunned when he heard this.

Tao Miner added, "I don't like Master Chen. My parents want me to get married soon. I'm not young anymore. The Crown Princess is younger than me, and her child is already three years old. When I met Master Chen that day, he impressed me as gentle and polite, knowing when to advance and retreat. He was different from the men I dated before, and he seemed like a human being. So I compromised. I didn't expect that he was just pretending, and I was fooled by his pretense."

Song Tanhua listened quietly and understood why Tao Miner would make such a choice. Tao Miner came from the palace and was old enough, so it was normal for her parents to be anxious.

That's why I was deceived by Mr. Chen.

Tao Miner reminded: "Song Tanhua, eat quickly, or the food will get cold."

"Yeah." Song Tanhua responded and continued eating the rice in the bowl.

After lunch, Song Tanhua sent Tao Miner home.

Fujiang Restaurant was not far from Tao Mansion, and we arrived there soon.

After the carriage stopped, Tao Miner looked up at Song Tanhua who was sitting opposite her. He was wearing a plain long gown, had a handsome face, sat upright, and exuded the scent of books.

"I'm going back."

Song Tanhua nodded, "Yes."

Tao Min'er then retracted her gaze, opened the door and walked out. Ji Yuan had already taken down the stool. She stepped down on the stool, and after taking a few steps, she heard a question from behind her.

"Ms. Tao, you just said that Mr. Chen resembles someone. Who is that person?"

Tao Miner paused, looked back, and found that Song Tanhua had come out of the carriage at some point and was standing next to it.

Upon closer inspection, I noticed that his face looked a little pale. I didn't know if it was because he had just recovered from an illness or because of the cold wind.

She thought for a while, then walked back a few steps and came in front of Song Tanhua.

She felt a little embarrassed, but since Mr. Song had asked, why not take this opportunity to speak out?

After hesitating for a while, she raised her head and looked at Song Tanhua, and told him a very simple question.

“Far away in the horizon, yet close at hand.”

Song Tanhua was among the top three, and he was given the title because of his handsome appearance.

Song Tanhua knew without thinking that Tao Miner was talking about him.

He was stunned for a moment. He was just curious and wanted to know who the person Tao Miner was talking about was. But because Mr. Chen looked a bit like him, he compromised.

It turns out to be like myself.

Song Tanhua felt a little ashamed, "I was too stupid."

Tao Min'er stared at Song Tanhua without blinking, not knowing what he meant by that sentence.

Because she wanted to know, she asked.

"What does Song Tanhua mean by this?"

Song Tanhua bowed and said, "I am too stupid. I only understand Miss Tao's feelings now."

"It's okay. You don't have to feel any burden. It's my business to like you. That's it. I'll go back first." After saying this, Tao Miner turned around and left. She finally mustered up the courage to express her feelings.

After I finished speaking, I realized that it was much better than keeping it in my heart.

Song Tanhua stood there, watching Tao Miner walk into the Tao residence. He retracted his gaze and said, "Go back."

After saying this, he got on the carriage.

Ji Yuan shook his head and got on the carriage with a puzzled look on his face.

When Tao Miner stepped into the main hall, she saw her parents sitting on chairs drinking tea. When they saw her come back, they put down their teacups in their hands and walked over to her at the same time, as if they had discussed it beforehand.

"Min'er, have you finished your meal?"

"Where is Song Tanhua? Did he go back?"

Tao Miner nodded, "I'm done eating, let's go back."

Tao's father looked gossipy: "When did you and Song Tanhua become so familiar with each other?"

Wang also had a gossipy look on her face: "Why haven't I heard you mention this before? If I had known, I should have invited Song Tanhua to my house for a meal and some wine."

Tao Min'er told the truth: "I met him in the palace."

Tao's father, Wang, said "Oh" at the same time, and then looked at his daughter with wide eyes?

"In the palace, you flirted with Song Tanhua?"

Tao Miner: "..." Dad, you are so brave~

"What do you mean by flirting? This is the imperial palace. If you are caught doing something wrong, you will be banished to the cold palace."

Wang pinched Tao's arm again and said, "I told you not to talk nonsense. If anything happens to my daughter, I will never forgive you."

"I'm just asking casually. Didn't Min'er leave the palace?" Father Tao looked at his daughter again and asked curiously, "What about you, Song Tanhua, how are you doing now?"

"I've already told Song Tanhua that I like him. That's it. I'm tired and I'm going to take a nap."

Tao Miner yawned and went back to her room.

Tao's father and Wang looked at each other and asked, "What's going on?"

Without Mr. Chen and the engagement, Tao Miner felt relieved and ate breakfast happily.

I was thinking in my mind whether I should go to Tanhua's house in the afternoon to wait for him to come back and invite him to dinner or to the theater.

Thinking about the fact that I just had a meal yesterday, would it be too urgent to have another meal today?

Tao Miner sighed.

"Min'er, Min'er..."

Tao Miner heard her mother calling her from a distance. She looked up and saw Wang trotting in. She reminded her, "Mom, please be careful. We are all elderly. What if we fall?"

Wang looked nonchalant and said cheerfully, "Someone came to propose marriage."

Tao Min'er said without thinking: "Forget it. I don't want to marry anyone casually now."

Wang was still smiling: "Silly girl, how can you back out? Don't you like Song Tanhua? Now that someone has come to propose marriage, why are you not happy?"

Tao Min'er was stunned for a moment, suspecting that she had heard wrongly. She raised her head and looked at Wang, "Mom, you just said you were here to propose marriage?"

Wang said, "Song Tanhua."

Tao Min'er still couldn't believe it. "How is it possible? How could he come to propose marriage? He didn't even mention it yesterday. If he had this idea, why didn't he say it yesterday?"

Wang said happily, "My daughter, go out and have a look. Mr. Song is here too."

Tao Min'er was stunned for a moment, then stood up and ran out.

Wang saw this and while chasing after him, she reminded him, "Min'er, go slower. It's slippery in the snow. What if you fall?"

Tao Miner ran to the main hall in one breath and saw several people sitting there, including her father and Song Tanhua.

The other two are...His Royal Highness and the Crown Princess.

She was so shocked that she didn't react for a while.

Yesterday, after Song Tanhua returned, he went straight into the palace.

Xiao Jinyan was reviewing memorials at the time. When he saw Song Tanhua coming in hurriedly, he thought there was something urgent.

He knelt on the ground with a thump and said, "Your Highness, I am here to ask for an arranged marriage."

No matter how calm Xiao Jinyan was, he was still stunned for a moment. Yesterday, Xiaojiu said that Song Tanhua was not as good as her brother, but today she came to ask for an arranged marriage?

"Which girl do you fancy?"

Song Tanhua said: "Your Highness, it's Tao Min'er."

Xiao Jinyan was happy, this speed doesn't seem slow~

"I will keep my promise to you."

Song Tanhua added: "I would like to ask the Crown Princess to be the matchmaker."

Xiao Jinyan chuckled, "You do know how to think about Tao Min'er. However, the Crown Princess has a good relationship with Tao Min'er, so she is naturally willing to be the matchmaker. Just pick a good day and let me know."

Song Tanhua said: "It has been chosen, and it will be tomorrow."