Fu Hanlai stood in the study of the Marquis of Jing'an, looking hesitant in the face of the Marquis's question.
I can't bring myself to say it.
He didn't want to tell anyone that he had clashed with those spoiled brats because of Jiang Xuelin, especially not the people from the Jing'an Marquis's mansion.
The cup fell onto the table with a crisp sound, startling Fu Hanlai.
He never felt this trepidation when facing the Marquis of Jing'an before.
“Although you are the heir of a prince, I shouldn’t have the right to discipline you. However, the day you officially marry my daughter is just over a month away. If you act recklessly outside, it will not look good for you, nor will it look good for the Jing’an Marquis’s mansion.”
Marquis Jing'an frowned as he looked at the injury on Fu Hanlai's face. He thought about how he had scolded those纨绔 (playboys) before he left and made them compensate for the restaurant's losses. He wondered if they had paid for it.
Although the restaurant had a powerful background, among the troublemakers was Fu Hanlai, the heir of a prince. The waiter clearly didn't dare to offend anyone, fearing he would cause trouble, and probably didn't know what had happened.
“…It was just a little argument, nothing serious. I was a bit impulsive.” Once Fu Han said it, the rest of the conversation flowed much more smoothly.
He didn't care where the Marquis of Jing'an found out later, as long as it wasn't from him, otherwise it would be too awkward.
"No, it's not that I was impulsive, it's just that I was angry at those guys who were spewing nonsense."
Marquis Jing'an: "..."
The private rooms in that restaurant weren't soundproof; otherwise, how could you hear the storyteller downstairs from inside? If Fu Hanlai could hear the sounds from next door, then naturally everyone else could hear their noise as well.
So this matter probably can't be kept secret in the end.
Seeing that Fu Hanlai looked hesitant, Marquis Jing'an was not angry.
He knew what kind of person Fu Hanlai was before.
"You're getting married soon. After that, you'll be a full-fledged adult, and things will be quite different from before."
—Getting married means you're an adult, not a child anymore. Don't cause trouble for my daughter.
"Lin'er is a person who hates evil and cannot stand injustice."
Marquis Jing'an was unaware that Fu Hanlai, like Jiang Xuelin, was thinking about how to escape this marriage, so he spoke with a hint of warning and reminder.
Otherwise, given his daughter's personality, if Fu Hanlai continues to misbehave after they get married, he might get a severe beating.
Even if she were to marry into the Prince of Ping's household, Jiang Xuelin would likely become more restrained.
Fu Hanlai felt a pang in his heart, becoming even more certain that he could not marry Jiang Xuelin.
Otherwise, in the future, will we really have to be disciplined twice a day, according to the morning and evening rituals?
"...Thank you for the reminder, Lord Marquis."
Marquis Jing'an sent a servant to inform Prince Ping's residence that Fu Hanlai had stayed for dinner before being released. The two of them, along with Jiang Xuetao who had returned from school, had dinner together in the front courtyard before being allowed to return home.
Ping An followed behind Fu Hanlai, glancing at him every now and then. Fu Hanlai was no longer the same person he was at the Jing'an Marquis's residence; his face was expressionless.
Back at the Prince Ping's residence, he went to the main courtyard and spoke with Prince Ping and Princess Ping. Then he told Prince Ping the reason for his conflict with those纨绔 (playboys).
He beat those guys up without holding back at all. Who knows if those useless fellows will complain to their families when they get back? If they have the nerve to complain to their families but omit the reason for the conflict, the Prince Ping's mansion will definitely be impeached by the censor tomorrow.
Oh, even if no one complains, if today's events were to get out, the censor would still have to submit a report.
Informing King Ping in advance would allow him to prepare.
—Your son has gotten into trouble again. Be prepared.
"So this injury was sustained during the conflict?"
Fu Hanlai: "...Yes, they don't hold back when they fight. It's just a minor injury, nothing serious."
Ping An hesitated behind him, unsure whether to tell the prince and princess that the young master had fallen and hurt himself upon hearing that the marquis had arrived. After thinking about it, she swallowed her words.
After all, if he hadn't called the Marquis up, the young master wouldn't have slipped and fallen.
Princess Ping was initially angry because Fu Hanlai had caused trouble outside again, but upon hearing that it was because of this, her anger dissipated, and she felt sorry for the injury on his face. She quickly sent him back.
Back in his courtyard, Fu Han saw that Ping An seemed to have something to say, so while having someone help her undress, he asked, "What are you curious about?"
"I simply don't understand why Your Highness is so angry."
Fu Hanlai looked at the sandalwood clothes rack in front of him, his expression indifferent, "That's Jiang Xuelin."
She was a proud and arrogant young woman, so flamboyant that she didn't even put him, the heir of the Prince of Ping, in her eyes. She would attack without hesitation and showed no intention of backing down.
And this person, whom he regarded as an opponent and mortal enemy, whom he would defeat in the future, became the subject of ridicule and comments by those playboys. No one knew how much resentment Fu Hanlai harbored at that time.
He did not like Jiang Xuelin. Who would like their mortal enemy? But since they were mortal enemies, he must have regarded each other as equals.
He never dared to belittle or ridicule them in this regard. What right did those people have? Were they trying to humiliate Jiang Xuelin? No, they were trying to humiliate him.
He placed Jiang Xuelin on an equal footing, showing her dissatisfaction but also sufficient respect, because their statuses were unequal and their ways of speaking differed.
Such a proud person...
Fu Hanlai used to study with his teachers in the Imperial Study, but he was a playful person and didn't do well in his studies. He didn't know how to accurately describe his feelings at this moment, but he was very clear about the frustration he felt.
And no matter what they were discussing, it was always about his fiancée.
Even if he's about to find a way to sabotage the marriage, she's still his fiancée now!
Someone is making arbitrary comments and belittling his fiancée, denigrating her to nothing. Is he not allowed to retaliate?
He wouldn't be a man if he didn't take action.
It was as if that proud and flamboyant princess was someone who, in the eyes of those good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing playboys, was not even as good as a courtesan. The fact that he didn't knock out all their teeth on the spot was because he went easy on them.
The thought of the illegitimate son of the Vice Minister of Rites comparing Jiang Xuelin to Hua Niang rekindled Fu Hanlai's resentment.
He had never found the other person so disgusting.
"...Your Highness, think about the temperament of the eldest daughter of the Jiang family."
Don't worry, if any of these people dare to say a single bad word about her, they won't be able to walk back standing up.
That's the kind of person you dare to lay a hand on!
Upon hearing this, Fu Hanlai recalled the warning from Marquis Jing'an.
no!
Originally, I was hoping to enjoy watching Jiang Xuelin make a fool of himself for a while longer, but now that's no longer an option. I have to find a way to cancel the engagement as soon as possible, otherwise he will really be in deep trouble in the future!
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