Then, he began to look at himself with an expression that seemed to crave praise.
Come on!
Praise me!
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhizhi thought to herself: This kid, I didn't expect him to be even more ruthless than her, even betraying his own family.
"Hmm... a little bit clever. I didn't teach you to betray your own family. When you betray those who bullied us in the future, I'll praise you properly."
He Yang grinned, "You don't need to praise me, just keep feeding me delicious food in the future!"
"Yangyang! Can't we have some ambition? Stop thinking about eating all day long and think more about how to make our stall business bigger and stronger!"
"Aren't we setting up a stall to sell food?"
It's true that he's thinking about food!
Yu Zhizhi raised her index finger and waved it, "No. We'll be selling a wide variety of things at our stall in the future, not just food. In short, you've made the right choice by joining me."
He Yang knew how to flatter. "The best thing I've ever done since I was a child is to follow the boss."
Yu Zhizhi smiled knowingly; she liked hearing those words.
“From now on, I will be yours. Now that you are no longer the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s family, if no one marries you in the future, I will reluctantly lower the conditions to marry you.”
Upon hearing this, Yu Zhizhi frowned. "What do you mean by 'reluctantly marrying me'?"
Am I really that unpresentable? Although the original owner's arrogant and domineering personality was indeed not very likable, it shouldn't be enough to make people dislike me like this.
He Yang's voice softened as he explained, "Boss, that's not what I meant. Actually, I've always hoped to marry a gentle woman."
Yu Zhizhi started joking with him.
"Does that mean I have absolutely nothing to do with the word 'gentle'?"
"Yangyang, don't underestimate me. I can be very versatile and gentle too."
He Yang stared wide-eyed as Yu Zhizhi held a large knife, yet smiled and said these insincere words.
He was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat.
"Boss, I suddenly remembered that there are still some things to take care of at the manor."
He Yang stammered, then turned and ran, his feet moving as if the wind were on their backs.
Yu Zhizhi watched He Yang's disheveled escape and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
He's an idle man; what business could he possibly have in the mansion to handle?
She was just teasing him, look how scared he is!
After entering the palace, the sixth prince, Zhao Yunjin, hurried straight to the Yixin Palace where the empress resided.
Like the Crown Prince and the Eighth Princess, he was the Empress's biological child, but due to his busy schedule with state affairs, he was unable to go to the palace to pay his respects to his mother every day.
The Eighth Princess, however, was different. She spent her days idly in the palace and would come to the Yixin Palace when she felt bored.
At this moment, she was using her lively personality to make the Empress laugh heartily.
Zhao Yunjin stepped into the garden and immediately saw this heartwarming scene.
He strode forward, respectfully greeted the Empress, and then leisurely sat down beside the Eighth Princess. He then raised his eyes and subtly gestured to the guard Zhao Er behind him.
Zhao Er immediately understood his meaning, quickly took out pastries from the food box, and said:
"Your Majesty, these are your favorite jujube paste cake and osmanthus cake. The Emperor specially instructed his subordinates to queue up at Fangxiangju to buy them."
The Empress smiled and replied, "Jin'er is so thoughtful." Then she turned to the Eighth Princess, "Xin'er, you should try some too."
Zhao Yunxin nodded happily and immediately took a piece of osmanthus cake to taste. "Fangxiangju is indeed a century-old brand. The cakes are soft, sweet and fragrant, with a faint osmanthus fragrance. Mother, you should try some too."
Zhao Yunjin took a sip of the finest tea from Qihua Mountain and said calmly, "Mother, what brings you to me?"
The Empress put down the pastries, took the teacup handed to her by the nanny, and took a sip to moisten her lips. "You still are the same. I don't always call you when there's something important."
The Eighth Princess chimed in, "That's right! Sixth Brother, Mother and I miss you."
"Is that so? If there's nothing else, Eighth Sister, you should spend more time with Mother. I have to take my leave now."
Seeing Zhao Yunjin stand up, and realizing he wasn't joking, the Empress grew anxious.
"Sit down! I summoned you here to discuss your marriage."
Her tone carried a hint of anxiety and worry.
"The Crown Prince, the Third Prince, the Fifth Prince, and even the Seventh Prince, who is younger than you, are all married, and some of them already have many wives and concubines. And you? You are still all alone."
"I have recently met some young ladies from noble families, among whom the eldest daughters of the Minister's family and the Grand Commandant's family are quite remarkable and would be a good match for you. Would you like me to arrange for you to meet and get to know each other?"
The Empress looked at Zhao Yunjin expectantly, hoping he would respond.
However, Zhao Yunjin remained indifferent, his lips slightly parted, his voice icy: "Mother, I have no plans to get married for the time being."
His tone was firm, his words concise and clear, leaving no room for negotiation.
The Empress sighed helplessly, "You're already nineteen, are you still holding a grudge about what happened three years ago?"
Five years ago, Jin'er was wounded on the battlefield, leaving a deep scar on his face. Lin Qianyu, the daughter of the Grand Tutor who was originally engaged to him, did not choose to break off the engagement after learning the news.
Everyone says that the eldest daughter of the Lin family is loyal and righteous, and does not judge people by their appearance. She is a rare and excellent woman.
Since then, even more young men have fallen for her.
Even the fourth prince harbored feelings for her.
They thought the two would get married as agreed, with Zhao Yunjin turning 17. But three years ago, when Lin Qianyu came of age, Grand Tutor Lin pleaded with the Emperor and Empress Dowager to cancel the betrothal.
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