Actually, if you don't compare them, Gao Dekai is alright. But once Jiang Shu intentionally compares Gao Dekai with Zheng Yu, problems arise.
However, she had already pursued him, but unfortunately Zheng Yu ignored her. Looking at Zheng Yu now, she found that he cared about He Yi very much and even looked at He Yi with a doting gaze throughout.
The tenderness that welled up in his eyes was something he had never shown to her before. This scene was like a poisoned needle, piercing Jiang Shu's heart.
The more she looked, the sadder she became. At this moment, Jiang Shu felt so much pain that she could hardly breathe. She couldn't look anymore, but her hand gripped the carriage curtain tightly and refused to let go.
Finally, seemingly noticing He Yi's gaze, Jiang Shu's hand felt as if it had been cut by a knife, and she quickly lowered the curtain.
She could no longer bear to look at those horrifying, heartbreaking scenes...
[Isn't this a major heart-wrenching scene? She's the female lead, and now, the female lead's heart is shattered.]
[Jiang Shu: All the love and time I've spent these past few years have ultimately been wasted...]
Is Gao Dekai going to become a punching bag?
Inside the carriage, Gao Dekai, sitting opposite Jiang Shu, was completely unaware of what was happening outside. To be honest, he was already very happy to be able to meet Jiang Shu again today.
You know, when he went to the Prince's Mansion some time ago, Princess Ning didn't treat him very well, but now everything has changed. Princess Ning, who used to look down on him, is now surprisingly nice to him.
As for the reason behind this, Gao Dekai still doesn't know. How could he know that a prince from Ulan, thousands of miles away, was about to come to the capital?
Today, he and Jiang Shu had been strolling around outside for a long time, but Jiang Shu didn't seem very interested. He suggested going somewhere to play, and Jiang Shu nodded.
He suggested what to eat, and Jiang Shu ate it without resistance or objection. After wandering around for a while, the two prepared to go back.
The Walking Dead!?
I simply don't like what I don't like, and I won't like anything you do with it.
Gao Dekai didn't notice Jiang Shu's face suddenly turn pale, or her expression suddenly change to one of utter despair.
To be honest, Gao Dekai was still dreaming. At this moment, he took out an exquisite brocade box that he had prepared beforehand and slowly opened it.
Jiang Shu averted her gaze and stared at Gao Dekai, watching him slowly open the box, revealing a gold hairpin inlaid with rubies and sapphires.
That gold hairpin looked priceless, but it didn't suit Jiang Shu's aesthetic taste at all; in fact, she thought it was ugly.
At that moment, Gao Dekai smiled shyly and presented it to Jiang Shu like a treasure, his face immediately displaying that greasy, fawning smile.
"Princess, this hairpin is from the Treasure Shop in the city. Look at the gemstones on it. The tourmaline is crystal clear, and the red gold is also quite nice. It is most suitable for your stunning beauty. With this hairpin, you will truly be even more beautiful and have wings to grow. Wearing this, you will be truly incomparably noble."
[Ugh, what a disgusting guy!]
[Hehe, Miss Jiang Shu, watch out for guys who like to date you.]
Unfortunately, Jiang Shu couldn't see the comments. She disliked Gao Dekai at all, so she didn't appreciate the hairpin he sent. In that instant, Jiang Shu subconsciously turned her face away.
A wave of disgust washed over Jiang Shu as she thought of her own dressing case, which contained countless hair ornaments, each unique and ingeniously crafted. Any one of them could make this incredibly tacky hairpin look ridiculous and laughable.
Her voice was cold and hard, "You've put in a lot of effort, Scholar Gao."
This attitude was completely aloof and distant, keeping people at arm's length. Regardless of what Gao Dekai thought, even Yun Yu next to him was a little surprised, and she was about to remind Jiang Shu.
After all, Gao Dekai was chosen by Princess Ning from among hundreds of men for Jiang Shu, and this scoundrel is very likely to be Jiang Shu's future partner.
But at this moment, Jiang Shu interrupted Gao Dekai directly. In fact, Jiang Shu also understood that her mother had already discussed her marriage with Gao Dekai in private. The reason why Gao Dekai was so high-profile in inviting her out to play was because of this.
His purpose is obvious: to send a message to the outside world that Gao Dekai will soon become the son-in-law of Prince Ning and the husband of Jiang Shu.
As for her fate, Jiang Shu had accepted it and had no intention of resisting anymore. Looking at Gao Dekai, despite her rude and disrespectful attitude, he didn't seem to feel hurt at all.
On the contrary, Gao Dekai still grinned lewdly, while Jiang Shu said coldly, "If the third-ranked scholar wants to discuss the wedding date, you can go directly to my mother. There's no need to ask me about everything."
She didn't even glance at the gold hairpin inside the brocade box. At that moment, the carriage swayed, and the dazzling sunlight outside shone in, illuminating that brilliant hue. In that instant, she felt that the gold was blindingly bright.
Gao Dekai originally planned to use this gold hairpin as a stepping stone to win over Jiang Shu.
But only now did he realize that Jiang Shu was different from Chunqin. Jiang Shu was not the kind of poor girl who lacked discernment at all. This time, Gao Dekai had met with a cold shoulder, but he was still smiling.
Jiang Shu coughed and lowered her head to instruct Yun Yu, "Since it was carefully selected for me by the third-ranked scholar, you can put it away now."
From beginning to end, Jiang Shu didn't even glance at the design of the gold hairpin. Yun Yu understood Jiang Shu's meaning; her refusal was simply because she didn't want to hurt Gao Dekai.
At this moment, Gao Dekai lowered his eyes, a trace of displeasure flashing across them, but in an instant, the dejected light in his eyes disappeared completely, replaced by flattery.
Gao Dekai chuckled awkwardly, carefully closed the brocade box, and hurriedly handed it to Yunyu. Yunyu bowed to Gao Dekai as a way of thanking him.
At this moment, Gao Dekai stared into Jiang Shu's eyes, but in his heart he was already planning how to deal with this proud and arrogant woman after they got married.
He hurriedly replied, "Yes, Your Highness, you are right. Dekai will visit the Princess Consort another day... no! Tomorrow, we will discuss our marriage in detail."
Jiang Shu completely ignored her, and the atmosphere in the carriage instantly plummeted to freezing point.
At the entrance of Zhiweitang, He Yi withdrew her gaze from Jiang Shu and made no further move forward.
After all, she seemed to have seen another person in the carriage just now, and if she wasn't mistaken, it was Gao Dekai, the third-ranked scholar.
She had personally witnessed Gao Dekai and the girl named Chunqin exchanging flirtatious glances, and Zheng Heyi disliked this top scholar at all.
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