Chapter 301 The Pretty Boy
Huo Ran also came over to take a look at Jiang Mi. He had promised Jiang's mother that he would accompany the Jiang family to see the lantern festival today, but he had to attend Princess Chongyang's birthday banquet during the day, so he could only come over in the evening. Before leaving, he wanted to come and see Jiang Mi again.
"Business is good today. It seems I'll have to rely on you to support me from now on," Huo Ran whispered sweet nothings in Jiang Mi's ear.
Jiang Mi couldn't help but lower her head, then looked up and glared at him: "What nonsense are you talking about? How could I possibly support you? Besides, do you even need me to support you? Does Your Highness, the Prince, want to be a gigolo?"
Huo Ran wasn't angry; no matter what Jiang Mi said to him, he wouldn't be upset.
"Yes, are you willing? As long as you're willing and happy, I'll do anything." Huo Ran said this not just to make Jiang Mi happy, but he meant it sincerely.
"Alright, if others heard you say that, they'd probably laugh at you. How would you ever be able to survive in Beijing after that?" Jiang Mi had no intention of supporting any gigolo. Besides, with Huo Ran's abilities, even without his family background, he could live a very comfortable life. Jiang Mi wasn't worried at all.
Huo Ran smiled and watched Jiang Mi carefully handling each bar of soap. He asked, "Aren't you going to sell your peach blossom wine anymore?"
Jiang Mi certainly wouldn't give up: "Of course I will! Just one peach blossom wine won't attract more people. I need to research more flavors, just like these soaps. Some people like the peach blossom scent, but others don't. They prefer apricot blossom instead. I can't satisfy everyone with my peach blossom wine, but I can offer them more choices."
Huo Ran nodded: "Alright, if there's anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask. I even gave the Emperor your peach blossom wine before, and he liked it very much. If you continue to sell it, I can recommend it to the Emperor."
Jiang Mi had always thought about relying on herself for everything, but if someone could help her, and it didn't violate any laws or morals, why not?
"Alright, then thank you very much for patronizing my business, Young Master." Jiang Mi even gave a deliberate curtsy. Huo Ran saw how charming she was and really wanted to hug her tightly and ravage her, but this place was not suitable, and besides, they were not yet married, so being too impulsive might frighten Jiang Mi.
At this moment, Liu Min popped up, quite a spoilsport: "Master, it's time. You should keep your appointment."
Upon hearing this, Huo Ran and Jiang Mi's smiles diminished considerably. Liu Min, seeing this, wished he could disappear into the ground. However, if he didn't remind her, Princess Chongyang would blame him later, and his master would still hold him accountable. No matter what he did, he would still offend his master.
"You should go now." Jiang Mi said, but her eyes showed reluctance. Even though they lived so close and saw each other almost every day, she still felt a little sad to see him leave so suddenly. "Okay, we'll see each other again tonight. I'll watch the lanterns with you then."
Jiang Mi laughed and said, "What do you mean by 'accompany me'? Aren't you going to stay with my mother until you die?"
Seeing Jiang Mi teasing him again, Huo Ran said helplessly, "Everyone knows who I'm doing this for. Instead of helping me, you're making fun of me. I'm really having a hard time."
Seeing that he had made Jiang Mi laugh again, Huo Ran reluctantly left. He looked back every few steps until he reached the door, at which point his smile vanished, and his expression turned displeased, as if his good time had been interrupted. However, he also knew that now was not the time for the two of them to be affectionate.
Seeing Huo Ran's murderous expression, Liu Min tried to speak several times, but didn't dare. Huo Ran noticed and asked him, "What are you doing? Just say what you want to say. Stop stammering like a woman."
Liu Min felt wronged. He was the one who was considering his master's feelings, but he was still being disliked. He could only remind her, "I mean, you can't go to Princess Chongyang's birthday banquet empty-handed. You have to bring a gift, or Princess Chongyang will get angry again."
Huo Ran sighed deeply. He really didn't have the patience to deal with these relationships. He wished he could stop caring about these people's feelings someday.
"Okay, just buy one from the street, as long as the gesture is there."
Liu Min was taken aback. He didn't know what to buy. Who could know Princess Chongyang's preferences? But since his master had given the order, he had no choice but to choose an expensive gift.
Huo Ran took Liu Min to the palace. Because it was Princess Chongyang's birthday, the entire palace was decorated very festively, with chrysanthemums, which Princess Chongyang liked, everywhere.
"So Princess Chongyang likes chrysanthemums. No wonder she insisted on getting the chrysanthemum soap made by Miss Jiang. If you could give that soap to Princess Chongyang, she would definitely love it."
Huo Ran dismissed it: "What she likes has nothing to do with me. I just need to do my job well. As for the soap and honey, she can sell them to whomever she wants. I won't get involved in her affairs."
Upon hearing this, Liu Min said nothing more.
"Oh, this is quite a rare guest. The young master has actually come. Princess Chongyang has a lot of influence. If we had invited him, the young master probably wouldn't have paid any attention to us at all."
Huo Ran simply nodded and said, "It's been a long time. I hope all the ladies and young women are well."
Upon hearing the news of Huo Ran's arrival, Princess Chongyang rushed over. She was not usually one to smile, but upon seeing Huo Ran, she couldn't help but show a joyful expression.
"Huo Ran, you're here. I thought you were going to make up an excuse to decline again today."
Huo Ran said calmly, "I did have something to attend to before. Today is your birthday, and this is a gift from your humble servant."
Princess Chongyang was overjoyed. She glanced at the gift Huo Ran had given her and asked curiously, "What is this? A hairpin?"
Although it wasn't Princess Chongyang's usual type, she liked anything Huo Ran gave her.
"I've kept all the things you gave me carefully. Huo Ran, come in quickly, the banquet is about to start."
Huo Ran walked in and sat down behind the princes. When the Ninth Prince saw Huo Ran, he said happily, "Huo Ran, it's been a long time! You look so radiant. Is it because of the upcoming wedding with the Liu family that you're so happy?"
People around heard it and looked over.
Huo Ran disliked this kind of occasion the most, and he had to patiently reply: "No, I have no marriage agreement with the Liu family. Don't talk nonsense, otherwise it will only damage Miss Liu's reputation."
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