Shen Jiayan smiled faintly: "I only hope to find a close friend and grow old together in this life. If others like me, that is my blessing, but I am not destined to be with them."
In short, he didn't like those people.
The emperor nodded, half-jokingly saying, "Jia Yan, how about I betroth Qing Yuan to you? That girl is used to being wild, and no one can control her, but she listens to you the most!"
As if he felt his words were inappropriate, the emperor smiled and explained, "Qisheng Qingyuan also knows his limits, but he is a bit stubborn."
Shen Jiayan lowered his head and replied respectfully, "Princess Qingyuan is of noble status. How could a humble minister possibly marry her?"
"Hey, I don't like to hear that!"
The emperor raised his hand and punched Shen Jiayan on the shoulder.
"We've been friends for so many years, there's no need for those roundabout polite words. Jia Yan, don't you really have any feelings for Qing Yuan?"
No?
How is that possible?
After so many years of childhood sweethearts, Lu Qingyuan's shadow has been engraved in the deepest part of his heart and can never be erased.
If he didn't have someone in his heart, he wouldn't have remained unmarried for so many years.
only……
If the price of marrying his beloved is to sacrifice everything in the Shen family, how could he dare...
The Queen Mother's attitude towards him was obvious, so why should he create trouble for himself and make everyone unhappy?
It would be better to just drag it on like this.
"Marriage is always a matter of fate. I, your humble servant, am not destined to be with the Princess."
After pondering for a long time, Shen Jiayan forced himself to say something against his will.
The emperor glared at him, seemed to want to say something but stopped, and finally left in anger.
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Inside the Yongle Palace, the palace maids and eunuchs were busy as hell.
The table was filled with fruits and sweets, and many novel lanterns were hung on the trees in the yard.
The festive atmosphere is very strong.
Several children were running around laughing and playing, having a lot of fun.
General Shen and the Queen Mother are playing chess.
Shen Mingyue and Lu Qingyuan sat nearby and watched, with Lu Qingyuan glancing towards the door from time to time.
"The Emperor has arrived—"
The eunuch at the door announced in a hoarse voice.
Shen Jiayan and Shen Jiarui followed the emperor and walked in together.
The moment she saw Shen Jiayan, Lu Qingyuan's eyes were filled with hot tears.
"Your humble servant pays respects to the Queen Mother."
Shen Jiayan and Shen Jiarui knelt down and saluted the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother rubbed her head with her hand and murmured in confusion: "Who... are you?"
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