From the first time Shen Yunshu looked at her, Shen Yunshu felt like he was looking at an old friend, his eyes full of regret and an indescribable expression.
"I apologize for being so abrupt, Miss Lin." Shen Yun Shufu said.
Lin Jinran helped Shen Yunshu sit down, "I'm older than Miss Shen. If Miss Shen doesn't mind, just call me Sister Lin."
"Sister Lin."
"What is Sister Shu looking for me for?" Lin Jinran is not a person who likes to beat around the bush.
Shen Yunshu sent away the maids on both sides first, then looked at Lin Jinran, "The emperor wants to grant marriage to sister Lin and my brother."
Lin Jinran looked surprised and panicked at first, "How...how could it be?"
But soon, she thought of something and tried to control her emotions, "The emperor's gift of marriage is a kindness."
"A life-long event, if you don't really like her, it won't be a good thing for each other." Shen Yunshu guessed that Lin Jinran didn't trust her yet.
"Since ancient times, marriage matters have been dictated by parents and matchmakers. As children, you have no right to choose on your own."
Shen Yunshu looked at Lin Jinran with a sincere face, "I think Sister Lin's parents are alive in heaven, and I also hope that Sister Lin can be happy."
Lin Jinran raised his eyes, "What exactly does Sister Shu want to say?"
"A wrong start will not only destroy yourself, but also those around you."
Shen Yunshu did not dare to recall the painful past with Song Xiuche, which caused such a tragedy.
"Sister Shu, don't you want me to be your sister-in-law?"
Although Lin Jinran saw melancholy and hatred in Shen Yunshu's eyes, he was still half-joking.
"No, I like Sister Lin very much. I like the way Sister Lin always looks poetic and picturesque, and I also like the gentle way Sister Lin looks." Shen Yunshu denied.
"But Sister Lin, I hope you and your brother are happy, so if you have any questions or difficulties, you can tell me and I can help you."
"No!" Lin Jinran's eyes flashed with a hint of guilt, "I mean, this matter has not yet been decided."
"I still have some books to sort out, so I can't stay with Sister Shu."
Shen Yunshu stood up and said, "Then I won't disturb Sister Lin."
Maybe the news came too quickly, and Lin Jinran was not prepared at all.
Give Lin Jinran some time to consider and think, maybe she can figure it out.
"Miss Shen is too naive." But when she went to the Yanyu Tower to rest, Xiao Jingzhi said this to her.
"The prince doesn't even know what happened, how could he know that I was naive." Shen Yunshu was dissatisfied.
Xiao Jingzhi sat down opposite her, "Do you think that with your power, the emperor can give up the idea of proposing a marriage?"
Shen Yunshu smiled instead of getting angry, "Although Sister Lin doesn't trust me yet, I believe no one would be willing to marry someone they don't love."
Xiao Jingzhi fell into silence. Does Shen Yunshu's words mean that she no longer likes Song Xiuche?
"Your Highness, do you want to make a bet with me?" Shen Yunshu became interested.
"What are you betting on?" Xiao Jingzhi looked at Shen Yunshu with interest.
"If I can prevent this marriage, the prince will agree to one condition."
"What if I win?" Xiao Jingzhi asked with raised eyebrows.
"If the prince wins." Shen Yunshu suddenly approached Xiao Jingzhi, "Then I will give my life to you."
Hearing this, Xiao Jingzhi's head was in a daze and her heartbeat skipped a beat.
Shen Yunshu pulled away and said, "It's just a joke. Your Majesty won't take it seriously."
Xiao Jingzhi came back to her senses and said in a desperate attempt to save face: "Even if it's not a joke, how did you know that this king would be willing to marry you."
Seeing Xiao Jingzhi's cold and shy look, Shen Yunshu felt better.
"In that case, let's forget it." Shen Yunshu pretended to regret and left.
"Since it is a bet, you still have to bet. If I win, I will also ask..."
"If I lose, I will give the prince a thousand taels of silver!" Shen Yunshu interrupted.
One thousand taels of silver is not a small amount of money.
"It seems that Miss Shen is very confident." Xiao Jingzhi didn't know whether to say that Shen Yunshu was confident or that she was wealthy.
Shen Yunshu smiled and said, "Who told me to be rich?"
After saying that, she waved to Xiao Jingzhi and left.
Xin Heng on the side actually saw a fond smile on his prince's face. He thought he was being deceived and quickly rubbed it.
Before he could take another look at his prince's expression, he listened to the prince's instructions: "Go and find out who Miss Lin's favorite person is. Remember, don't alert the enemy."
What surprised Xiao Jingzhi was that Shen Yunshu, who knew nothing about court affairs, could quickly figure out the emperor's thoughts and target Lin Jinran.
At the same time, he was also curious about how Shen Yunshu learned that Lin Jinran had someone he liked and decided to stop the emperor's decision.
Later in the evening, the scorching sun sets in the west, the heat subsides, and a cool breeze blows from time to time. There are also more pedestrians on the road.
Song Xiuche brought several friends to Xiangsefang.
"Your Majesty, I will drink this glass of wine first as a token of respect." Yang Wenbing picked up the wine glass and stood up to toast Song Xiuche.
After finishing the drink, he filled up the wine and apologized to Song Xiuche, "I didn't handle what happened last time properly, so I deserve to be punished!"
"Your Majesty, I don't care, I'll give this glass of wine to Your Majesty again!"
Yang Wenbing drank three glasses of wine down his throat.
"Okay, what happened last time was an accident." Song Xiuche didn't want to dwell on the matter. He also scolded Yang Wenbing when he needed to be taught a lesson.
"As long as the prince says a word, I will snatch Miss Shen away from the prince, even if it means robbing her." Yang Wenbing vowed.
Song Xiuche threw a peanut at him casually, "Grab it, that's easy to say. Do you think it's so easy to get into the General's Mansion!"
"We can't enter the general's mansion, but we can trick Miss Shen out of the mansion." Yang Wenbing looked serious.
"Let me tell you, Miss Shen fell in love with the Crown Prince because he was a hero who saved the beauty. I think why the Crown Prince doesn't have a hero to save the beauty and designate Miss Shen to like the Crown Prince again."
Chen Tianfeng holds different opinions on this.
Song Xiuche thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense, "These days, keep an eye on the General's Mansion carefully for me. As soon as Shen Yunshu leaves the mansion, inform me immediately!"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, it will be taken care of by our brothers."
After having a clue, Song Xiuche was in a good mood and ordered five jars of wine in a row.
After several jars of wine, everyone began to speak arrogantly.
"When you are doing things, remember to avoid the Emperor's uncle, who is also the King of War." Song Xiuche said with drunken eyes.
"Is it true that there is something between the King of War and Miss Shen as reported by the outside world?"
"Shit!" Song Xiuche shook his head, "I'm telling you, my uncle hates Shen Yunshu."
"Why?" Everyone didn't understand.
"Who knows, maybe they had some festivals before." Song Xiuche didn't know so much.
Yang Wenbing couldn't help but worry about Song Xiuche, "The King of War hates Miss Shen. If Miss Shen is with the Crown Prince, will the King of War target the Crown Prince."
Song Xiuche said disdainfully: "Am I afraid of him? Besides, I am torturing Shen Yunshu. He should be happy and thank me."
When the people in the box next door heard these remarks, they couldn't help but put down their teacups and said, "What a loud tone."
"Sir, do you want my subordinates to come over?"
