A simple task
Zhao Qinglan looked at Zhao Fanghua's actions in confusion, took the rattle from her hand again, recalled Zhao Fanghua's movements of shaking the rattle, and tried to shake it like her, but unfortunately she could not do it right, and the rattle made no sound.
Seeing Zhao Qinglan's frown deepening, Zhao Fanghua put away his smug look in time, hurried forward to hold Zhao Qinglan's hand, and prepared to teach him one-on-one.
She didn't sit across from Zhao Qinglan, but stood beside him, almost leaning halfway towards him. One hand rested on the table, while the other held Zhao Qinglan's hand. "Like this, even though it looks like four fingers are holding it, the index finger and pinky finger are actually just loose, with the middle and ring fingers exerting the main force..."
The two of them intertwined their fingers. Zhao Fanghua's fingers were soft and boneless, and they felt cold against Zhao Qinglan's hands. The woman's faint body fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose. Zhao Qinglan's perspective was just right to face the dazzling white skin of Zhao Fanghua under the skirt she was wearing.
Zhao Qinglan's breathing gradually became heavy. He turned his face away and leaned back quietly.
But Zhao Fanghua became more and more aggressive and got closer and closer.
Zhao Qinglan finally couldn't help herself and shouted louder, "Royal Sister!"
Zhao Fanghua was stunned for a moment. She had never heard Zhao Qinglan speak to her in such a serious tone before. She stood up straight, somewhat confused. "W-What's wrong?"
Zhao Qinglan closed her eyes. "Imperial sister, you came here today. Are you sure you don't have anything to ask of me?"
After Zhao Qinglan finished speaking, she narrowed her eyes slightly and stared straight into Zhao Fanghua's eyes.
Zhao Fanghua's heart was pounding, as if Zhao Qinglan's words had struck her deepest soul. For a moment, she almost wanted to pour out all the secrets buried deep in her heart in one breath.
Is this the power of an emperor?
But she bit her lip, hesitated again and again, and still tried to hold on. She glanced around and denied, "No... no..."
Zhao Qinglan's eyes darkened, and he emphasized his tone and repeated, "Really?"
Zhao Fanghua only took a glance at Zhao Qinglan's eyes and quickly gave up. She was afraid that Zhao Qinglan had seen through her and was giving her an ultimatum. If she didn't know what was good for her, she might never have such a good opportunity again.
"Well...it's true that there is something." Zhao Fanghua gestured with two fingers, "It's just a small matter, very small, just a small favor for the Emperor."
Zhao Qinglan casually threw the rattle on the table and asked, "Tell me."
Zhao Fanghua pointed at her finger and said, "Can you please let me break off my engagement with Shen Xiujin?"
"Chen Xiujin is this year's third place winner. He's talented and handsome. Although he comes from a humble family, he could be a chancellor in the future. Besides, this marriage was arranged by the Empress Dowager. Why did my sister break off the engagement with him? Could it be that she's disliked by his background?"
"Of course not!" Zhao Fanghua was about to angrily criticize Shen Xiujin and his family for their actions, and then recount the grievances he had suffered recently, but he was stunned before he could say anything. Even the Queen Mother, a female elder who treated him very well, couldn't stand on his side, let alone Zhao Qinglan, a man who would naturally side with men. Besides, he was the emperor, with three palaces and six courtyards full of beauties. Although there was no queen at the moment, there must be many beauties in the harem. He would definitely think he was making a big deal out of nothing.
"Because..." Zhao Fanghua's mind was working fast, but it consumed a lot of brain cells, and he couldn't come up with any good reason after hesitating for a long time.
Zhao Qinglan pressed on, "Why?"
"Because..." Zhao Fanghua decided to give it a try. If this reason didn't work, he could just try another one. Finally, he would tell the truth when he had no other choice.
"Because after spending time together, I felt that our personalities, temperaments, and lifestyles were not compatible."
Zhao Fanghua bit his last nail and said, "The most important thing is that he and I have a bad relationship!"
Zhao Qinglan kept smiling as he listened to Zhao Fanghua's words. Originally, he thought Zhao Fanghua would honestly say that it was because Shen Xiujing had a concubine. This reason was reasonable. Not to mention a royal branch and jade leaf, even if it was a noble lady marrying down, it was rare to meet someone like Shen Xiujing who was so lustful that he hurriedly found a concubine before getting married, and he didn't even pretend.
By the way, it seems that he had an affair with that woman while they were still engaged. He had to report this to the Ministry of Personnel. A man who couldn't control his lower body would not be worthy of being reused.
As for emotional discord, it's just the way it is, arranged by parents and matchmakers. There's no real love involved. Being able to treat each other with respect is already a real challenge. Most couples simply reach adulthood, like animals being bred together, forced into the same cage and forced to live out their lives in cahoots. Even worse, some are disliked by their husbands' monarchs and mothers, abused by their husbands' families, and end up dying young.
Emotional discord...
Zhao Qinglan raised her head slightly and looked at Zhao Fanghua, smiling faintly. She was truly ignorant and fearless.
He didn't know where this woman came from. She seemed a little spoiled. Logically, she should have come from a wealthy family and been raised in pampered conditions. However, she acted rashly and only followed her own will, even being a little disrespectful.
But on the other hand, she was not overbearing. Even though she hated Shen Xiujin's mistress very much, she did nothing and even let the child go.
As the eldest princess, it is too easy for her to use her power to suppress others. As long as no one dies in broad daylight, both he and the queen mother will let it go in the end.
Zhao Fanghua looked at Zhao Qinglan, who had a faint smile on her face. She was a little confused, her scalp began to tingle, and she felt a little uneasy. Is this reason really not working?
Zhao Qinglan admired Zhao Fanghua's apprehensive expression for a moment, then finally gave up teasing her and said, "Okay."
Almost at the moment the words fell from his mouth, Zhao Qinglan could see Zhao Fanghua's eyes instantly shining. He seemed to see those two big ears standing up again, and then he was caught off guard and embraced in a wet embrace.
It was like bumping into a ball of water-soaked cotton wool. Sticky hair with lingering moisture rubbed against his cheek, and the half-dry, half-wet sleeves stuck tightly to his neck. The lingering scent of ambergris was completely swallowed up by the woman's body fragrance.
Instantly, Zhao Qinglan's breathing quickened, his heart pounding. He frowned and shouted, "Let go!"
Zhao Fanghua immediately loosened his grip upon hearing this, taking a few steps back sheepishly. He twisted his fingers awkwardly and gave Zhao Qinglan a chuckle, "I was just a little too excited just now. Hehe, the Emperor is such a kind man, hehe."
Zhao Qinglan felt so ashamed to look at Zhao Fanghua, who had a silly smile on her face, that he sighed, turned away, and waved at her.
After a while, Zhao Qinglan saw Zhao Fanghua still standing there with a silly smile on her face. He frowned at her. Didn't she understand that he was asking her to leave?
Zhao Qinglan explained patiently, "If there's nothing else, please excuse me."
Zhao Fanghua still didn't leave. Instead, he spread his hands together, palms slightly bent, and continued to look at Zhao Qinglan expectantly with his sparkling almond-shaped eyes: "Your Majesty, the imperial edict!"
Zhao Qinglan rested her elbows on the table, pressing weakly against her solar plexus. "An imperial decree can't be issued instantly. It still needs to go through the necessary procedures. My sister will receive it tomorrow."
"Oh," Zhao Fanghua nodded, seeming to understand, but still wanting a specific time, she craned her neck and asked, "Is that morning or noon? We can't wait until dark... What about an oral order? An oral order would be fine too!"
Seeing Zhao Qinglan's expression gradually becoming serious, and the veins on his forehead dancing, Zhao Fanghua decided to withdraw and quickly retracted his neck: "Okay, okay, then I'll go back and wait..."
After saying that, she quickly grabbed her skirt and ran away. However, even after stepping out of the Yangxin Palace, she still looked back reluctantly, stretched her neck like a giraffe, and mouthed to Zhao Qinglan: "Don't forget the imperial edict—"
Zhao Qinglan turned away and waved his hand impatiently again.
Zhao Qinglan finally breathed a sigh of relief when the palace door was completely closed.
Li Xi stepped forward and gently pressed the young emperor's solar plexus, saying with a smile, "The eldest princess has become much more lively recently."
Zhao Qinglan stared at the rattle on the table. "Really?"
After a while, he picked up the rattle, and imitated Zhao Fanghua, holding it with four fingers, and tried to make the rattle sound without using the strength of his wrist, but he could not do it right. After trying several times, he failed to make the rattle sound, even though it had clearly sounded in Zhao Fanghua's hand just now.
just……
Zhao Qinglan looked at her own hand. Just now, a hand was pressed tightly against hers, cold, soft and boneless.
Elsewhere, Zhao Fanghua happily walked out of the gate of the Yangxin Palace. Even the heavy rain outside the palace seemed much more pleasing to his eyes. With his hands on his hips, he said, "Today is such a good day!"
A young eunuch came over with an umbrella and said, "Princess, the roads are slippery due to the rain. Eunuch Li asked me to escort you out of the palace."
The young eunuch opened the umbrella, and it turned out to be a giant umbrella.
Zhao Fanghua was even happier: "Oh, what's your name? I'm really sorry to bother you."
The young eunuch said, "It's no trouble. It's my honor to serve the princess. My name is Xiao Quanzi."
Zhao Fanghua thought that tonight would be a sleepless night, but unexpectedly, she slept very soundly with the help of the sound of rain.
Wait until tomorrow, tomorrow I can break off the engagement with Shen Xiujin.
By tomorrow, we can get rid of this family of vampires.
Wait until tomorrow...
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