He paused, then continued, "Of course, you can try to avoid me and not let me know about this. Unless one day you are willing to share this secret with me."
Finally, he promised firmly and solemnly, "I will keep this secret for you until I am buried in my coffin."
Zhao Yunjin's words were like a reassuring pill, allowing Yun Zhizhi's anxious heart to slowly settle down.
She admitted that she had an inexplicable fondness and attraction to the sixth prince in front of her.
However, her only concern deep down was that he was afraid he would find out her secret about running a stall. She worried that once he knew the truth, he would see her as a strange person.
His words dispelled her concerns, and she chose to believe him.
"One more thing, after we get married, will you stop me from going out to set up a stall?" Yun Zhizhi looked up and asked seriously.
Zhao Yunjin looked at her gently and replied softly, "After we get married, you can continue to do what you want. I will fully support you, be your backing, and be your eternal support."
Hearing this, Yun Zhizhi's face lit up with a bright smile. She blinked her lively eyes at him and nodded firmly: "Okay, then I agree!"
Zhao Yunjin's heart skipped a beat. He raised his hand and gently patted her head, a doting smile playing on his lips.
"I am very happy. My future princess, seven days from now is an auspicious day. I will go to the Yun residence to propose marriage, shall I?"
Yun Zhizhi was taken aback for a moment, and replied incoherently, "Sixth Prince, this...this is too fast!"
Zhao Yunjin smiled and corrected, "Zhizhi, you can call me Yunjin from now on."
"Seven days is not fast enough for the betrothal ceremony. I originally planned to marry you a month later. If you think it's too soon, we can postpone the wedding for another month, what do you say?"
Yun Zhizhi blushed and lowered her head, a sweet and nervous feeling welling up inside her.
She gently bit her lip, pondered for a moment, and then said softly, "Then let's exchange betrothal gifts in seven days and get married in two months."
Zhao Yunjin breathed a sigh of relief, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Okay."
However, Yun Zhizhi was still taken aback by his efficiency and hurriedly asked, "Yun Jin, shouldn't we get the Emperor and Empress's approval beforehand for this marriage? What if they disagree?"
Zhao Yunjin looked at her firmly and said, "There is no 'what if'. I can decide my own marriage. Since I have chosen you, even if they disagree, I will try my best to persuade them to agree."
Yun Zhizhi nodded, and the two smiled at each other.
"Zhao Yi, go and call Zhao Er and the other five over here."
Zhao Yunjin turned around gracefully and spoke to Zhao Yi, who was not far away.
"Yes, Master."
Although Zhao Yi had some doubts, he still quickly walked out of the back garden.
After a cup of tea.
Zhao Yi brought back Zhao Er, Zhao San, Zhao Si, Zhao Wu, and Zhao Liu.
Zhao Yunjin pointed to the six bodyguards standing in a row, "Zhizhi, choose one of them to stay by your side for the long term! Besides protecting you, they can also help you."
He paused for a moment, then added, "If one isn't enough, you can choose two."
One is enough.
Yun Zhizhi didn't stand on ceremony and glanced at the six guards in front of her.
Of the six people, all except Zhao Wu stood there expressionless, their expressions very similar to Zhao Yunjin's.
Only Zhao Wu, with his honest and simple face, grinned, stood tall and looked at Yun Zhizhi with a smile.
It's as if they're saying: Pick me, pick me.
Yun Zhizhi smiled slightly and pointed at Zhao Wu: "You're the one."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wu immediately patted his chest and assured her, "Your Highness, I will definitely protect you well in the future. If you need any help, just ask me. I will do my best even if it means going through fire and water."
Seeing how vigorously he patted his chest, Yun Zhizhi smiled and said, "No need to be so serious. Just take your bundle and come back to the Yun residence with me later! You'll be able to set up a stall with me from now on, and I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury."
Zhao Wu immediately replied, "I'll go and get it sorted out right now."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Zhao Yunjin again.
Zhao Yunjin nodded slightly and said, "Go! In the future, just listen to her on these matters."
Zhao Wu nodded quickly and replied, "Okay."
Even after Zhao Wu left, he was still a little confused.
Does he have two masters now?
If the two masters quarrel in the future, whose advice should he listen to?
While Zhao Wu was packing his things, he was surrounded by Zhao Yi and the other four.
Zhao San asked with a puzzled look, "Fifth Brother, did you use some underhanded tricks? Otherwise, why would the future princess choose such a simpleton like you?"
Zhao Si chimed in, "That's right! The six of us clearly agreed that we wouldn't use underhanded tricks to attract the future princess's attention."
Zhao Wu glanced at them and said, "What underhanded tricks could I possibly come up with? The future princess probably just thinks I'm sweet-talking and wants me to continue going to the stall with her and that fat guy He."
Zhao Liu disagreed with Zhao Wu's words at all, and retorted, "That was clearly flattery, not sweet talk!"
Seeing that Zhao Wu was almost finished packing, Zhao Si chuckled and reminded him, "Fifth brother, don't forget, there are still five of us good brothers who have been through thick and thin with you in the Imperial Palace."
"When you go to set up a stall with the future princess, if you come across anything good, be sure to share it with us."
Zhao Er also took the opportunity to tease, "If you dare to secretly eat alone, be careful you'll become bald and greasy at a young age."
After packing his things, Zhao Wu quickly left the room.
Otherwise, he was afraid that if he moved any slower, they would spray his face with saliva.
Before leaving, Yun Zhizhi suddenly realized that she would need to find a highly skilled artist to help her paint the dolls when she set up her stall next time.
So she turned to Zhao Yunjin and asked, "Yunjin, do you know any painters?"
Zhao Yunjin raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "Why are you suddenly asking about this?"
Yun Zhizhi explained simply, "I'll need an artist for the next time I set up a stall. However, I need someone with exceptional drawing skills."
She wanted to first draw simple designs of the dolls, and then tell the artist the detailed features of each doll so that he could draw them again.
Then we'll find some embroiderers to make them one by one according to the patterns drawn by the painter.
Otherwise, she was afraid that with her mediocre drawing skills, no one would buy the dolls she made.
Zhao Yunjin looked at her with a half-smile: "My painting skills are quite exquisite. How about becoming your painter?"
"You're kidding, right!"
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