He was unaware of this matter, because it was always Dugu Jue who appeared at the birthday banquet that day.
Dugu Ling's neck stiffened slightly as she turned to look at Chu Yuan, her heart pounding wildly, fearing she would hear a painful answer from Chu Yuan.
Fortunately, Chu Yuan didn't even think about it and said directly, "I don't like it. I only said that at the banquet that day because I was angered by the Princess Consort of Xiaoyao."
Of course! No matter how bad her taste is, she would never fall for that kind of weak mama's boy!
Empress Dowager: "Oh? Is that so? I was just saying that if you really like her, since Yu Qian and Pingting have already broken off their engagement, I wouldn't mind if the lovers were to be together in the end, and I would bestow a marriage upon you."
When the time comes, the dowry originally intended for Pingting will all be given to her as compensation for her studying the scriptures during this period. Wouldn't that be a win-win situation?
The Crown Prince's heart skipped a beat as he looked at the old lady's enigmatic smile. He blurted out, "Impossible! How could Ji Yun possibly marry that Yu Qian? Grandmother, please stop playing matchmaker!"
The Empress Dowager, having achieved her goal, smiled and said, "Ling'er, why are you reacting so strongly? If anyone is to marry, it should be Ji Yun. What business is it of yours?"
"How can it not concern me? Ji Yun and I..." Dugu Ling's voice rose with excitement, but he suddenly fell silent halfway through his sentence.
He... hasn't convinced Dugu Jue yet.
What if Dugu Jue messes around during his wedding night?
Thinking about this, Dugu Ling's eyes, as clear as ice springs, were filled with regret.
He could have married Ji Yun much sooner, but he had to delay it because of Dugu Jue.
The Empress Dowager was just waiting for Dugu Ling to reveal his true colors, but the silly boy stopped halfway through his sentence, and she almost couldn't catch her breath.
Looking at Chu Yuan, the latter's expression remained unchanged.
The emperor isn't worried, but the eunuchs are.
The Empress Dowager chuckled to herself and waved her hand, "Then let it be. Let Ji Yun search for herself. If she finds someone suitable, she can tell me, so that I won't point out anything that doesn't suit your taste."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Chu Yuan curtsied.
The next moment, Dugu Ling pulled him outside, saying, "Come on, the weather is nice today. Let's leave the palace. I, the Crown Prince, will take you to a good place."
As he pulled her along, Chu Yuan couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Does this guy think everyone at Shou Kang Palace is dead?
They don't talk a good game, but their actions are much more honest than their words!
Upon seeing this, the Empress Dowager shook her head.
These young people these days, you just can't figure them out!
After everyone had left, Dugu Yue came out from the inner room.
He hesitated, embarrassed, and muttered as if unwilling, "...Is Ji Yun really that good? So many people like her."
She wasn't stupid; judging from the situation just now, she guessed that the Crown Prince definitely had feelings for Chu Yuan!
So although I was happy to hear Chu Yuan say that she didn't like Shen You'an, I was also inexplicably a little unhappy. Why does everyone like her?
She was nothing more than a princess of a fallen kingdom!
Am I, the legitimate eldest princess of Huaxu Kingdom, really inferior to her?
It has to be said that Dugu Yue is somewhat depressed.
The Empress Dowager, with her sharp eyes, noticed and teased her, "Now that everything is clear, why are you still unhappy?"
The little girl is definitely jealous.
She really can't hide what she's thinking on her face.
The Empress Dowager was helpless.
With Fu Shun's temperament, it's only because she's the only princess in the harem. If the harem were like those of ministers, with many concubine daughters, she wouldn't be able to live as freely as she does now.
However, she is the only princess in the royal family. Her willfulness and simplicity are better than her viciousness and arrogance.
"Alright, from now on, try to avoid causing trouble for Ji Yun. She used to be the high and mighty eldest princess of Ji Yun Kingdom, no different from you now."
Regarding Shen You'an's matter, I said I would arrange a marriage for you, but you refused. So you'll have to work hard to get her yourself, and then come to me to intercede.
"Just like Ji Yun, I won't mistreat you; I'll give you more good things than anyone else."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yue's hidden displeasure slowly dissipated.
Ultimately, the two most noble people in the world, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, are not ones that Ji Yun can take away.
As the carriage left the palace gates, the pressure on Chu Yuan's chest suddenly dissipated.
It must be the original owner's resentment towards the Huaxu Kingdom's royal palace.
After all, her country was destroyed, her father, brothers, and mother all died, and she had been living alone in a foreign land for so many years, completely different from Chu Yuan who came prepared.
Throughout the journey, Dugu Ling held tightly to Chu Yuan's hand and wouldn't let go.
Despite the winter weather, their palms were sweaty. Chu Yuan instinctively tried to break free, but Dugu Ling pulled her back nervously.
"Don't move, I, the Crown Prince, want to keep holding you like this forever."
Chu Yuan felt a chill run down her spine. "When did Your Highness become so clingy?"
"You don't like it?" Dugu Ling was stunned for a moment, seemingly never having considered that Chu Yuan might not like it. She then sat back a little, loosened her grip, but not completely; instead, her little finger gently hooked around Chu Yuan's. "If you really don't like it, this... is fine too."
Chu Yuan, "..."
Is there a difference?
Thinking that he was probably just curious, and that Dugu Ling's hands were even more beautiful than his face, and that being dragged along wouldn't be a loss for her, Chu Yuan stopped worrying about it.
He lifted the curtain and looked out of the carriage. "Where is Your Highness taking me?"
Dugu Ling held Chu Yuan's hand and leaned back, "To the residence of the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice."
"Why go to his house?" Chu Yuan asked, puzzled.
Dugu Ling deliberately kept her in suspense, not saying a word, while his little finger drew circles on Chu Yuan's palm, making Chu Yuan feel itchy.
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