"You were the one who led the troops back to quell the unrest in the capital. So how did the current emperor ascend the throne?" Su Ruojin asked.
Xiao Yanchu was the late emperor's son, and it was he who quelled the rebellion; he should rightfully ascend the throne.
Xiao Yanchu smiled and said, "Ah Jin, I have no interest in that position. It only makes people addicted to power and unable to extricate themselves, ignoring the most precious things in the world, such as family, friendship, and love. How is that any different from being a walking corpse? The reason I let Xiao Chenyi ascend the throne was because, apart from me, he was the only suitable member of the royal bloodline."
As for why this mother and son want to get rid of Xiao Yanchu, Su Ruojin understands without Xiao Yanchu having to say it.
Power is indeed a powerful force that can be blinding.
"Empress Dowager Wei wants to force Wei Yingshuang into my life so she can control my movements. Ah Jin, only if you marry into the Regent's Palace can you put an end to their schemes. Ah Jin, please help me." Xiao Yanchu put on a pitiful look again.
Su Ruojin rolled her eyes at him: "We'll see."
"Ah Jin, you broke your promise! You clearly agreed in the cave, but now that we're out, you're going back on your word. Don't you want to take responsibility for me?"
Su Ruojin: ......
Xiao Yanchu, you're supposed to be a regent, what's with this coquettish behavior?
Marry him?
It doesn't seem like it's impossible.
"Let's talk about it when Grandma gets back."
“Alright, let’s set off together tomorrow to bring Grandma back,” Xiao Yanchu said.
Su Ruojin: ......
"Get out of here! Grandma's only been gone a few days, and you're already bringing people back. Have you even finished curing your poison? Have you even finished treating Xiaobao's illness?"
Xiao Yanchu looked disappointed: "Fine."
He knew, of course, that it was impossible to leave for Yunqi tomorrow, but it felt really good to tease Ajin.
Ah Jin agreed to marry him!
Hu Qing watched as his prince returned to Yunqi Courtyard with a smile all the way from Yunwu Courtyard, and was really worried that the prince's mouth would cramp from laughing.
"Hu Qing, start preparing the betrothal gifts. Once Grandmother returns, we will immediately present the betrothal gifts."
Hu Qing: Huh?
bride price?
grandmother?
Your Highness's speed...
ox!
The next day, Su Ruojin still refused Xiao Yanchu's company and came to the Beauty Pavilion with Yanluo.
Sure enough, a large crowd gathered.
The queue at the entrance was divided into two lines, one of which was for people holding silver coins to buy goods in cash.
The other row consisted of people holding silver notes to register for membership.
Su Ruojin walked to the door. With the help of the dragon scale grass, her face had fully recovered.
Perhaps because she was well-dressed, the shop assistant who was in charge of greeting her warmly stepped forward and said, "Miss, would you like to become a member of our store, or would you like to buy some items in stock?"
Yan Luo replied, "Buy in stock."
Upon hearing that he wanted to buy in-stock items, the shop assistant was noticeably less enthusiastic than before: "If you want to buy in-stock items, go over there and queue up. Let me make this clear beforehand: our store has limited stock. Even if you queue for half a day, you might not be able to buy anything. Don't come looking for us to explain later."
After saying that, he turned and left.
"You..." Yan Luo was so angry she wanted to curse, but Su Ruojin stopped her.
Even if you don't buy anything, it's always good to come in and take a look.
Upon entering the store, Su Ruojin saw rows of goods arranged like those in a modern self-service supermarket. Each display case was accompanied by two maids who explained how to use the products and helped customers try on the colors.
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