Seeing Yun Zhizhi's cheeks puffed out like a little squirrel, Zhao Yunjin couldn't help but chuckle: "Do you like the pastries from the palace?"
Yun Zhizhi said frankly, "It's a bit too sweet."
After saying that, she immediately drank a large cup of tea to relieve the sweetness in her mouth.
Zhao Yunjin liked her genuine and unpretentious nature.
After Zhao Yunjin sat down next to her, Yun Zhizhi suddenly felt countless eyes staring at her fiercely.
Compared to that gaze just now.
It's like comparing a great wizard to a small one.
Yun Zhizhi looked at him and teased, "It seems that the Sixth Prince is quite popular now that he has regained his appearance."
This was both a joke and an observation; she wanted to see how Zhao Yunjin would respond.
Then, she probed further: "Sixth Prince, among these noble ladies, is there one who has captured your heart?"
This question may seem casual, but it actually contains profound meaning.
Zhao Yunjin stared directly into her eyes, his voice low and husky: "Yes."
His answer was concise and direct, without the slightest hesitation.
Yun Zhizhi was stunned for a moment, and a strange emotion welled up in her heart.
It turns out he really did have someone he liked, and she was among these noble ladies.
Just as she was feeling down, she heard him say, "Does being a fake noblewoman count?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhizhi's heart pounded uncontrollably, and she looked up at him.
Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still.
At that moment, there seemed to be an unspoken understanding and emotion flowing between them.
Zhao Yunjin's lips curled into a charming smile, his eyes filled with deep affection and earnestness as he began his heartfelt confession:
"The fake noble lady that I like is very special. Her every smile and frown is as warm as a spring breeze; her ingenious ideas are like dazzling stars, which are eye-opening; her excellent skills are amazing; her authenticity and unpretentiousness are like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, pure and beautiful."
"Even her fiery side has attracted my attention."
Zhao Yunjin tilted his head slightly, his gaze falling gently on Yun Zhizhi. His voice was deep and magnetic as he softly said, "She is right beside me right now."
The Empress Dowager's purpose in holding this palace banquet was quite clear: she didn't want to give those noble ladies any more hope, nor did she want to see Yun Zhizhi unhappy.
He could sense the change in her emotions from her facial expressions and tone of voice.
That's why he took this opportunity to confess his feelings.
He paused for a moment, then looked at Yun Zhizhi with deep affection: "Are you interested in marrying me?"
Yun Zhizhi never expected him to say such explosive things. Her face turned red to her ears, and her heart pounded like a rabbit's.
He had just confessed his feelings to her, and she hadn't quite recovered yet.
He wants to marry her so soon? She's a modern person, but he's an ancient person, and he's more accepting of it.
Although she also had feelings for him and was happy to hear his confession, she still chickened out at the thought of becoming a princess.
With a rosy complexion, Yun Zhizhi replied weakly, "No...no interest."
Zhao Yunjin frowned slightly, and his peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly.
He rubbed his furrowed brow, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly, his eyes shimmering, and his voice was so low it was almost unfair: "Why?"
Yun Zhizhi's heart pounded even faster under his gaze, as if it were about to leap out of her throat.
She lowered her head, not daring to look into his eyes, her voice barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz: "It's too much trouble."
Zhao Yunjin pressed further, "What's the problem?"
“I don’t like power struggles within a family, nor do I like sharing a husband with others, and I can’t learn those rules. Right now, I’m just a lowly businesswoman, and in the eyes of outsiders, I’m not good enough for you at all!” Yun Zhizhi said earnestly.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yunjin looked at her with gentle eyes and softly comforted her, "Don't worry, I have always been virtuous and will only marry you as my concubine. You won't have a chance to fight among yourselves in the palace."
Then, he asked gently, "Don't worry about what others think. Now, look at me. Do you think you are worthy of me?"
Yun Zhizhi looked at him, pouted her little mouth, and confidently replied, "Of course I'm worthy! I'm a first-rate street vendor, and the things I sell are all unique. Even if you have money, you might not be able to buy them."
"Your literary and military talents are among the best in the entire Chu Yun Kingdom, and my various skills are also top-notch in the entire Chu Yun Kingdom."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yunjin smiled slightly and agreed, "Then we really are a match made in heaven!"
Then, he continued in a serious tone, "I take this matter very seriously. We can get married first, and then get to know each other better and develop our feelings. What do you think?"
"I hope you won't refuse so quickly. I'll give you three days to think it over, okay?"
Seeing how serious he was, Yun Zhizhi pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Five days, three days is too short. I need more time to think about this."
Zhao Yunjin was silent for a moment, then spoke again: "How about we each compromise and I give you four days to consider?"
Yun Zhizhi pondered for a moment, then finally nodded, "Alright!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yunjin breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, the scene of the two of them whispering in this small corner has been noticed by those around them.
Especially over at the pavilion, a group of noble ladies had already gone wild.
One of the noble ladies gripped her handkerchief tightly, gritting her teeth as she said, "That Yun Zhizhi is truly cunning! Just now, the Sixth Prince actually smiled at her. Humph, does she think she can attract the Sixth Prince's attention with some tricks? She's simply delusional!"
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