Chapter 197 Familiar Tone

Su Jingyao looked around the warehouse curiously. Although she had seen a lot of good things in her two lifetimes, her eyes lit up instantly when she saw this warehouse.

I can't help but want to move all the treasures here away.

Jun Zechen had been paying attention to her expression, and seeing that she seemed to be very interested in the things here, he felt secretly proud in his heart.

The things in this warehouse are all his carefully collected items over the years as well as the trophies he won on the battlefield.

"Whatever Yaoyao likes, I will have someone send it to the Su Mansion for you."

Su Jingyao was never polite about the gifts he gave her.

When she saw something she liked, she would point to it without hesitation. An Shun, who followed behind her, would carefully remember it and arrange for someone to deliver it to the Su Mansion later.

"What is this?"

Su Jingyao stretched out her hand and pointed at several things that looked like necklaces, her eyes full of confusion.

Jun Zechen looked in the direction she pointed and said calmly, "They are all my spoils of war."

Su Jingyao was even more confused, her brows slightly furrowed, "Huh? What trophy?"

"These are necklaces made from the finger bones of my enemies over the years, with their names engraved on them."

Jun Zechen's voice was low and cold, with a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.

Among them were even those of his royal brother, and this time he also brought back those of the barbarian leader.

Jun Zechen bent down and slowly moved closer to her ear, his warm breath gently caressing her skin.

"Will Yaoyao be scared?" His voice was a little playful.

Su Jingyao shook her head. She was not afraid, but just a little curious that Jun Zechen would actually collect the finger bones of his enemy.

Jun Zechen then reached out his hands, put his arms around her waist, and gently brought her into his arms.

"Since you have accepted my things, you are mine. When will Yaoyao agree to become my fiancée?"

His eyes were fiery and eager, and his tone was overbearing and unyielding.

He must lock her up as soon as possible, otherwise the men in the capital will always be eyeing her and trying to seduce her.

"Wait until I'm 15 years old, okay?"

Su Jingyao said coquettishly, her voice soft and sweet.

"So, in the next two years, Yaoyao is planning to have a private relationship with me?"

Jun Zechen said as he reached out and pinched her cheek.

“Ah, that hurts.”

Su Jingyao frowned, covered her face, and quickly took two steps back, her eyes full of anger.

Without saying a word, Jun Zechen picked the person up steadily, just like he did before, as if he were holding a child.

"Since Yaoyao doesn't want to be exposed outside, I will obey you."

"But in the Prince's Mansion, I don't like being too unfamiliar."

"Brother Zechen, why don't you ask me? Why don't you want to tell others?"

Su Jingyao put her hands around his neck affectionately and put her head close to his ear. Her voice was like the breeze blowing across the strings of a musical instrument, soft and melodious.

Jun Zechen raised his lips and jokingly said, "Are you afraid that I won't need you in the future?"

There was a hint of ridicule in his eyes. In fact, he knew in his heart that no matter who he was, they would be afraid because of his identity, and might even not believe in the promises he made. No matter how many assurances he made now, it would not completely dispel the little girl's worries.

"No!"

Su Jingyao hit him coquettishly.

"No matter how many people you read, there is no one like me."

Her tone was firm and confident.

Su Jingyao is irreplaceable.

When Jun Zechen heard her words, he was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that it was true.

She has always been different.

This life was more confident and lively than the last time he saw her, like a bright pearl, emitting dazzling light.

"Well, I am afraid that Yaoyao doesn't want me."

Su Jingyao raised her head proudly with the corners of her mouth raised.

"If Brother Zechen doesn't like me anymore, we'll break up and I'll marry someone else."

There was a hint of provocation in her eyes, deliberately trying to irritate him.

“You dare!”

Jun Zechen frowned, his face darkened, and he raised his hand and spanked her on the butt lightly.

"I haven't asked you yet, who are those four men today, and why are you together?"

His eyes became stern, staring closely at the person in his arms, his tone full of questioning.

"They came uninvited. I have nothing to do with them. Brother Zechen, please don't be so stingy."

"Besides, Brother Zechen controls the universe and everything. He has tremendous power and his appearance is unparalleled. He is like a god descended from heaven, making people fall in love with him at first sight. How could I be attracted to someone else?"

Su Jingyao deliberately spoke in an exaggerated tone, her eyes full of flattery.

Jun Zechen raised his eyebrows because of her compliment and couldn't help feeling happy.

She still loves power as always. Only he can give her what she wants, so she naturally won't like anyone else.

"You are very honest." He snorted.

"Don't let me find out about your involvement with them again, or I will lock you up in the Prince's Mansion until you reach the age of marriage and marry me. Do you understand?"

"Um."

Su Jingyao agreed obediently, but she pouted where he couldn't see.

Who made him absent?

"Then why doesn't Yaoyao want to be Gu's fiancée?"

"Because I want to have a chance to regret it. If Brother Zechen treats me badly, I won't marry you."

Su Jingyao speaks her mind.

With the imperial decree of marriage, not marrying would bring disaster to the family.

Since Jun Zechen has the memories of his previous life, he should pursue her well in this life.

Jun Zechen chuckled, "I will always be good to you."

All the way out of the warehouse, Jun Zechen held her steadily.

The servants in the Prince's Mansion are well-trained and keep their mouths shut, and no one would dare to reveal the "private affair" between the two.

He held her in his arms like this, walked through the corridors, and came to the dining area.

The table was already filled with her favorite meals.

Su Jingyao sat on the chair and ate in small bites.

Jun Zechen seemed to suddenly remember something and his brows wrinkled slightly.

"Has Minghui been bullying you for the past two years? Is she planning to beat you today?"

Minghui had always acted pitiful in front of her mother, but she relied on her status to do whatever she wanted outside the palace.

Fortunately, nothing serious happened, and he was able to please his mother, so Jun Zechen turned a blind eye to it.

"Princess Minghui is Brother Zechen's sister, how could she bully me? It's my fault."

Su Jingyao lowered her head slightly so that Jun Zechen couldn't see her expression clearly, and started chatting again.

When Jun Zechen heard the familiar tone, he felt a little confused and couldn't help but look at her a few more times.

"Didn't I give you a token? Don't let others bully you and not know how to fight back."

"If I use the crown prince's token to rebel against Princess Minghui, and Princess Minghui complains to the Empress, I will be in big trouble. If I go to His Majesty, he will definitely help his daughter. How can a little girl like me dare to rebel against the princess?"

"I am not like the princess who has a brother like you, the crown prince, and the Empress and His Majesty as her backers. Since you are not in the capital, I can only let the princess bully me."

Su Jingyao raised her head, her eyes filled with grievance.

Jun Zechen stared in deep thought, tapping the table lightly with his fingers.

What Yaoyao said made sense, he came back too late.

Minghui is old enough and it’s time for her to get married.

"In a few days, let the Queen Mother hold a wedding banquet for Minghui. She is already sixteen or seventeen years old. Finding a prince consort will calm her temper and allow the prince consort to discipline her properly."

Jun Zechen's tone was firm and his eyes revealed decisiveness.

The prince consort controls the princess? Can he?

"Well, Brother Zechen is really a 'good brother'."

"But if the Queen Mother were to host this banquet, it would most likely be held in the Imperial Palace, and the young men and women from the aristocratic families would also be invited."

His eyes were deep as he pondered over every detail of the banquet.

Although the purpose is to select a consort for the princess, it is certainly not possible to just have these young masters from aristocratic families stand in a row at a banquet and let the princess choose. That would be too embarrassing for these young masters.

"Will I go too?"

Jun Zechen naturally didn't want her to go. If she went to the banquet, wouldn't the men who were there today also be there, except Yan Shuhan who was transferred away by him.

However, his mother would definitely invite the Su family. He hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

If he didn't let her go, she would probably not agree.

He added, "I will go there when the time comes."

"Doesn't Brother Zechen dislike attending banquets?"

"I don't like attending a party without you."

Su Jingyao lowered her head shyly, but another idea suddenly popped up in her mind.

He asked tentatively, "Does Miss Qi, who followed Brother Zechen today, like Brother Zechen?"

Jun Zechen also thought of Qi Wanyin because of her question.

Or should Qi Wanyin and Minghui choose their husbands together? This will prevent any trouble from happening in the future.

"There are many women who like me, but I only like you. Qi Wanyin is about the same age as Minghui. I will ask my mother to prepare for both of them."

Su Jingyao lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, concealing the emotions in her eyes.

If Jun Zechen took the initiative to propose to choose a husband for Qi Wanyin, the Queen would probably not want to marry Qi Wanyin and Jun Zechen.

But my brother won't be back in Beijing for another month, so he might not be able to attend...