Chapter 037: The True Face Shamelessly Kissing the Lady

Ji Lingchuan was being stared at closely by Chu Li, with a look of despair on his face. Until now, he still had no idea what the Crown Prince and He An meant by their words last night.

No matter what you say, if you want the Second Prince to let down his guard, it all depends on him.

He is willing to rely on him for some help, but how exactly?

Just as I was thinking about it, I heard the prince mention me: "Today's palace banquet is just to gather with all the adults and talk about heaven, and it can be regarded as a favor to the prime minister. This trip to Lucheng will take at least one or two months, and at most two or three months. Along the way, the adults in the Ministry of Revenue need to work together with the prime minister to control the disaster to the greatest extent possible."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue agreed. After waiting for a long time, they saw no response. Then they realized that he had been distracted. The official next to him pushed him, and then Lord Qi came back to his senses with a bewildered look on his face.

He An didn't care about Minister Qi's reaction and replied, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely live up to the trust of the Emperor and Your Highness and handle the disaster relief matter well."

"Okay, let's not talk about it. I'll leave the matter of Lucheng to the Prime Minister and Lord Qi. I hope they can report back with good news soon." When the disaster in Lucheng was mentioned, the atmosphere in the room became much more depressed, and the prince changed the subject: "Speaking of which, there are finally some happy events in the court."

Finally, the matter of Lucheng was no longer mentioned. The officials breathed a sigh of relief, and someone immediately greeted and asked, "I wonder what happy event Your Highness is talking about...?"

"We returned victorious from the battle against the southern barbarians. General Ji and General Liu played an indispensable role. Father sympathized with General Ji for his many years of defending the border for the country and not having a family yet. He has issued an imperial decree to grant him marriage, which should have been sent to Ji's residence by now."

Ji Lingchuan, who had no desire in life, suddenly jumped up from his chair. Chu Li was also excited: "Your Highness, which girl did the emperor give her?"

Seeing that Chu Li was about to cry, the prince shook his head and said, "Who else could it be except you?"

Chu Li reacted with surprise and joy, while Ji Lingchuan had a look of despair on his face.

There was a complicated look in his eyes when he looked at the Crown Prince and He'an. Could it be that what they said, the way to avoid arousing the Second Prince's suspicion, was to let him escape the marriage?

Ji Lingchuan's mind was in a mess. He turned around and ran out without paying any attention to the officials present. He had to go home and see if this was true.

The marriage was granted by the imperial decree, and the incident happened suddenly. Chu Li was stunned for a moment and even forgot to chase after him. When she came to her senses, where was Ji Lingchuan?

Humph, forget it. The monk can run away but the temple cannot. Sooner or later, he will be hers.

After lunch, Ruan Qinghuan saw that the Crown Princess was also tired, so she made an excuse to go back. As soon as she went out, He An followed her out.

Ruan Qinghuan glanced inside and asked: "Sir, are you leaving now?"

"Only after I leave can others leave one after another."

Ruan Qinghuan: “…”

That's right, as a first-rank prime minister, he is a role model for all officials and must take the lead.

The two were in no hurry and walked out along the path of the Prime Minister's Mansion. There were few people on this path and it was very quiet. But as they walked, there seemed to be movement in front of them, and then a skirt suddenly flashed at the corner.

Look at the color...it's similar to what Ruan Xiaoyue is wearing.

"My lord, please be gentle, my lord. This is the prince's residence. Please don't be like this..."

"I'll be waiting for you in the afternoon at the Tianzihao restaurant in Pinming Building."

Now, Ruan Qinghuan was sure that it was her cousin Ruan Xiaoyue.

He'an pulled her to hide in a corner and saw Pei Chong coming out and leaving over the wall. Ruan Qinghuan shook off He'an's hand, came out of the corner, and bumped into Ruan Xiaoyue who was tidying up her dress.

At this moment, Ruan Xiaoyue was really panicked, but on the surface she forced herself to remain calm: "Why is my cousin here?"

"Then why are you here?"

"I...I just came out to get some fresh air."

Ruan Qinghuan frowned: "The wind is not strong today, how come your hair is so messy that even your swaying foot is crooked?"

Ruan Xiaoyue heard it and discovered what had just happened. Her face turned pale instantly.

"Ruan Xiaoyue, what would happen if Second Uncle knew about this?"

"It's none of your business. Lord Pei and I love each other. He said he would marry me." He snorted arrogantly, "Unlike you, you know that the Prime Minister doesn't like you, but you still insist on marrying into the Prime Minister's mansion."

"Pinminglou, that is the Ruan family's property, and even if you have feelings for each other, you can't cross the bottom line. Do you understand Pei Chong?"

Ruan Xiaoyue was really scared now: "Sister, I won't go to Pinminglou anymore. You must not tell my father about this."

Ruan Qinghuan had no feelings for this cousin. On the contrary, because of his aunt, the two had been at odds since childhood and had many quarrels and fights.

But if she really marries Pei Chong, she will regret it for the rest of her life.

After all, they both have the surname Ruan. It’s one thing that she doesn’t like her, but she also doesn’t want to see her doomed.

"It's just this once. If it happens again, you can't blame me."

After Ruan Xiaoyue left, He An came out from the darkness.

Seeing Ruan Qinghuan's unhappy face, he advised: "Everyone has his own destiny."

"That's what she said, but she and Pei Chong will not have a good ending." Ruan Qinghuan suddenly raised his head: "Prime Minister, I just want to ask, am I so shameless that I have to marry you?"

"Of course not, it was the real one who shamelessly kissed the lady."

Kiss?

Ruan Qinghuan discovered that if a man looked serious, it was because his inner filth had not yet been developed.

"Is the marriage offer true?"

"Um."

"No, this is just a temporary solution for disaster relief."

Everyone knows Ji Lingchuan's temper. He has never been kind to others. If he doesn't want to get married, I'm afraid he would never agree to it even if he dies.

He An did not answer her directly: "There is no specific date in the imperial decree of marriage."

Ruan Qinghuan understood.

This marriage decree was real, but it also gave Ji Lingchuan and Chu Li time. However, the way Chu Li liked people was what men feared the most. After receiving this marriage decree, she would become even more aggressive.

Although they were deeply in love, it became a confinement, which only made Ji Lingchuan want to escape even more.

He An was not very happy to see her worrying about other people's affairs again: "Madam, how about we go back to the villa today, watch the moon, drink some wine, and chat..."

Ruan Qinghuan's eyes immediately turned cold when he heard this: "Go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion."

In fact, things were not peaceful at the Prime Minister's Residence either. As soon as they got off the carriage, Wei Mingxi came forward to greet them. It could be seen that she had been guarding the gate of the Prime Minister's Residence for half a day, waiting for them to come back.

Ruan Qinghuan thought she was looking for He'an, so she wanted to bypass her and go back to Changchun Garden, but Wei Mingxi took her arm affectionately and said, "Sister-in-law, I want to learn embroidery from you."

Wei Mingxi's sudden change made Ruan Qinghuan very uncomfortable, and he said lightly: "I can't."

"How is that possible? My cousin has already said that you gave him a lot of purses." Wei Mingxi begged, "I was rude the other day, sister-in-law, please be magnanimous and don't bother with me."

Ruan Qinghuan glared at He'an, who smiled in response.

"I really can't."

“Sister-in-law…”

Wei Mingxi changed her tactics. I'm afraid she didn't really want to learn embroidery from her, but wanted to find a way to sneak into Changchun Garden.

But if she didn't give in, she would keep complaining. After thinking for a moment, Ruan Qinghuan gave in: "As for embroidery, you just need to practice more. So, starting from today, you come to Changchun Garden every day to embroider a pattern and let me see it first."

"Embroider one a day?" Wei Mingxi was shocked. Even if it was a simple one, she would probably have to embroider from morning to night.

"If cousin finds it difficult, forget it."

"No, no, no, I embroider."

Ruan Qinghuan nodded. She heard from the prince that He'an should leave Beijing in five days. By then, Wei Mingxi might not even come to Changchun Garden even if she was invited.