When she learned that the person granted the marriage by Emperor Jin was actually His Highness Ninth Prince Jiang Yunzhou, Chu Xiaoqing was really disappointed and even a little angry.
Since the eldest prince, who was the crown prince, was sentenced to death in the name of rebellion ten years ago, the crown prince's position has been vacant.
As the eldest son of the new queen, he is backed by the Nangong family and is tutored by King Yu Jiang Yunde, who is the head of the Four Kingdoms Pillars. As long as he does not do anything taboo, he is the first choice for the crown prince.
And her goal has always been King Yu.
She had taken the opportunity to show her beauty and talent in front of Prince Yu many times, and the nightingale in Prince Yu's palace often spoke for her in front of Prince Yu.
Based on her appearance and background, she could almost confirm that when Princess Yu's one-year mourning period was over, Prince Yu would be eager to propose marriage to his grandfather.
In the battle for the East Palace, her grandfather, Duke Chu Tianyao, never took sides.
As one of the four pillars of the Jin Dynasty, he was a staunch imperialist.
However, the Jin Emperor suffered a hidden illness in the war fifteen years ago, and his time is running out. Even the four pillars of the country need to express their positions at this time. Otherwise, once King Yu comes to power, the power of the Zhenguo Palace will inevitably be affected. weaken.
Therefore, as long as King Yu proposes marriage, the Duke of Zhenguo will definitely agree.
She has received inside information. After tonight's banquet, when King Yu presents the secret, His Majesty will order him to be crowned the new crown prince, and the battle in the East Palace will be completely over.
Just when she thought everything was going perfectly, Emperor Jin's marriage proposal completely disrupted her plans.
She didn't understand why the ninth prince, who was two years younger than her and still in his infancy, only met her once and proposed to the Jin Emperor.
It made her feel like her years of hard work were in vain.
"I have met His Highness Ninth Prince."
The greetings from several female family members around her brought Chu Xiaoqing back from her thoughts, and she looked at the Ninth Prince who was slowly walking towards her.
This was the first time she had looked at him so closely.
Compared with Prince Yu, who was middle-aged and fat, with a greasy face and a pair of eyes that were always staring at her breasts, waist and hips, the Ninth Prince in front of him was indeed very handsome, with a tall and straight figure, and a kind of her in his walk. A free and easy temperament that I have never seen before.
Perhaps because of his innate supernatural power and years of martial arts training, he didn't look as immature as an average sixteen-year-old boy, and there was a sense of maturity between his eyebrows that was inappropriate for his age.
He was wearing a black brocade robe with gold patterns, which highlighted his slender and strong figure. Coupled with that handsome face, the whole person looked elegant and dazzling like a good young man in a troubled world.
Especially the black eyes under his sword-shaped brows, which looked at her without any evil thoughts. In their translucence and clarity, there seemed to be... a trace of pity?
Why... is it pity?
When she was in doubt, Jiang Yunzhou was already standing opposite her. Chu Xiaoqing quickly bowed and saluted, with a cold tone:
"I have met His Highness Ninth Prince."
"No need to be polite."
Jiang Yunzhou stretched out his hand to help her, trying to make his tone softer. For some reason, standing in front of her at close range and smelling the charming fragrance, he felt a little nervous.
My heart was beating wildly, as if it was about to jump out of my body.
In fact, he didn't know what he was going to do here.
I just feel that it would be inappropriate not to say hello when I see you.
At this time, Chu Xiaoqing had already stood up, and she slowly raised her head...
Eyes facing each other...
Her eyes are so beautiful...
Hey, it would be nice to be a normal person. With a wife like this, I can wake up from my dreams with a smile.
Jiang Yunzhou's mouth curved slightly and he smiled toothily at her:
"Have you eaten yet?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Yunzhou immediately wanted to slap himself in the face. Could this greeting be any stupider? !
Chu Xiaoqing hesitated slightly.
Hey, it seems that His Highness is indeed not very smart as rumored...
"At this time, I don't know if His Highness is talking about breakfast or lunch."
Her voice remained cold.
"Hahaha, my ninth brother is not very good at sociability, which makes Miss Chu laugh."
At this moment, a thick laughter came from behind Jiang Yunzhou.
He turned around and saw a middle-aged man in purple robe with a shiny face walking towards him with a group of attendants smiling broadly.
"I have met His Highness Prince Yu."
Seeing the person coming, everyone in the room bowed and saluted.
"No need~"
Prince Yu Jiang Yunde waved his hand and replied casually.
As he walked forward, his eyes kept wandering around Chu Xiaoqing's body, looking up and down without concealing the greed in his eyes.
Jiang Yunzhou did not salute, but moved his body to one side, blocking King Yu's view.
Chu Xiaoqing naturally saw his little action and found it funny, but she was also slightly moved.
Her father, mother, grandfather, including her crush, almost everyone was pushing her towards King Yu. No one had ever so childishly blocked his greedy gaze from King Yu.
However, she still turned sideways and saluted King Yu who came around from the side, with a gentle smile on her face:
"I have met His Highness King Yu, His Highness Fukang."
"No gifts, no gifts, hey, Miss Chu, no gifts~"
Listening to the sweet and charming voice beside his ears, King Yu felt a surge of blood, and he couldn't help but want to reach out and help Chu Xiaoqing up.
Jiang Yunzhou frowned when he saw this. Just when he was about to raise his hand to stop him, he saw Chu Xiaoqing calmly take half a step back, leaving King Yu to take a step back.
Seeing Chu Xiaoqing evade, King Yu was not angry, but Jiang Yunzhou's little actions made him feel a little displeased.
He turned around and looked at Jiang Yunzhou, still smiling, but his eyes narrowed slightly, as if he asked with concern:
"When did Ninth Brother wake up? I have been in a coma for three days. I am very concerned about Brother Emperor. How come you don't even understand basic etiquette when you see Brother Emperor? Could it be that your brain disease is serious again?"
"Oh? Why do I remember that Article 250 of the third volume of the "Laws of the Zongfu" states that the princes of the Jin Dynasty are only required to salute according to the law when facing the emperor. Isn't Prince Yu trying to compare himself to his father?"
Jiang Yunzhou's eyes widened and he looked directly at King Yu in surprise.
"you……"
King Yu choked up immediately, his smile froze on his face. Naturally, he did not dare to compare himself to Emperor Jin in public, and for a moment he didn't know how to refute.
When will this kid's mind be able to remember clearly the regulations of the "Zongfu Laws and Regulations"?
When you see your elder brother and bow to him, isn't it just a matter of convention? I've never heard of a prince who only bowed to Emperor Jin and ignored others?
Ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous!
Just when King Yu went around the corner and planned to teach this bad-minded ninth brother a lesson, Jiang Yunzhou ignored him, turned to Chu Xiaoqing and said:
"Miss Chu, I have something important to discuss with you. Could you please lend me a moment to talk?"
Chu Xiaoqing was slightly stunned, glanced at the deflated King Yu, and wanted to decline politely.
After all, as long as she doesn't officially marry the Ninth Prince, she still has hope of becoming the future queen.
It would take at least half a year from the initial appointment, the appointment to the official wedding. It was a bit treacherous to think that the Jin Emperor might suddenly pass away during this period, and the Ninth Prince would observe filial piety for three years. Based on her understanding of Prince Yu, he would become the new emperor. , he will definitely try his best to ruin his engagement with the Ninth Prince.
If he can't get himself, he will think about it all day long, and he will even resort to any means to get it.
Under such circumstances, leaving alone with the Ninth Prince in front of King Yu was obviously not a wise choice.
only,
When she saw Jiang Yunzhou's sincere eyes, she said something out of nowhere:
"good……"
