Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 383 Pursuit

 In the Qianqing Palace, he learned about the reaction of the Minister of Rites through Jin Linwei. Emperor Xingyuan sneered: "I spread the news, why does he still want to scold me?"

His attitude towards Xi Ling's marriage proposal cannot be disclosed for the time being, but Ayou's words can still be heard.

Not only do we want the harem to listen, so that Ayou’s love for Li and her daughter will not be known to others; we also want all the officials to listen, so that they can reflect on how thick-skinned they are.

 Emperor Xingyuan was not annoyed that Concubine Li was ill and rushed to seek medical treatment, but that his ministers were frustrated.

　　Five thousand war horses, either snatched or tricked, but there was no other way. The first thing that came to mind was to exchange them with women. Just like Ayou said, it's just bullshit.

 Thinking of Xin You's scolding, Emperor Xingyuan smiled.

 After laughing, Emperor Xingyuan thought of Prince Baori again.

 He naturally knows the whereabouts of Prince Baori.

Prince Baori, is it really because Ayou opposed Xi Ling's proposal to marry the princess that he went to settle the score with Ayou?

 Doesn’t he know Ayou’s true identity?

Emperor Xingyuan decided to see what trouble Prince Baori would cause.

In the study room of Prince Xiu's Mansion, the staff reminded Prince Xiu in a low voice: "Your Highness, what Xin Daizhao said today clearly shows his ambition!"

King Xiu smiled: "Ayou is the daughter of the late empress, and her ideas are indeed different from those of ordinary women."

Seeing that King Xiu was not impressed, the staff did not agree: "Your Highness, don't take it lightly because you think Xin Daizhao is a woman. It can be seen from today that she can influence the attitude of today."

“Sir, do you think Ayou can compete for the crown prince position?” In front of his confidants, King Xiu did not hide his ambition for the crown prince position.

 Or not calling it ambition, he is the eldest son of the emperor, and the third son below him is still young, so it is human nature to think that he has the best chance.

The aide said in a serious tone: "Xin Daizhao is a woman, so she is naturally not destined to be the crown prince. But maybe she can influence the emperor's choice of crown prince today?"

"Sir, please don't say this kind of thing in the future." King Xiu picked up the teacup.

Seeing this, the staff had to get up and leave.

 After walking out of the study, the staff member looked back.

 The night is deep, the lights in the study are bright, and the tall and slender figure of the man is reflected in the window.

 The staff member shook his head.

 What His Highness is thinking in his heart is something that he, who can be called a confidant, can’t always guess.

 The staff then calmed down again.

It's a good thing that His Highness is so calm, but it would be life-threatening if he faced a master like the Second Prince.

 At the office hours on the second day, Prince Baori appeared again on the road that Xin You must pass after coming out of the Hanlin Academy.

 “Miss Xin!”

The officials in the lower office quietly slowed down.

 Prince Baori came to see Xin Taizhao again.

 Let's fight, let's fight!

But what is Prince Baori holding in his hand? It looks like a basket of flowers—ah, just a basket of flowers.

 Everyone found it strange after the fact.

“Miss Xin, are you free today?” Prince Baori asked with a smile.

The man was tall, with deep facial features that were carved and handsome. He smiled so friendly. Xin You, like everyone else watching the excitement, finally felt that something was wrong.

 “Is there something wrong with your envoy?”

"I invited Miss Xin to dinner yesterday. Didn't Miss Xin have something to do? Can Miss Xin please do me a favor today?" Prince Baori asked with a smile.

Xin You looked at Prince Bao Ri deeply and shook his head: "Sorry, I have something to do today."

"What about tomorrow?" "There will be something tomorrow." At this time, Xinyou vaguely guessed Prince Baori's thoughts, and his first reaction was surprise.

"Let's wait until it's convenient for Miss Xin." Prince Bao Ri was rejected like this, but there was no trace of embarrassment or anger on his face. He raised the flower basket in front of Xin You, "I just met a flower girl while walking on the street. Xiao Wang felt that This flower is blooming very well and is perfect for Miss Xin."

 The crowd quietly watching the excitement:!

  The low voices of discussion buzzed and flowed into Xinyou's ears along the hot summer wind.

Xin You lowered his eyes and looked at the basket full of flowers, and said politely: "The flowers are indeed blooming well. Your envoy can take them back to the guest house to view them."

 “Xiao Wang wants to give it to Miss Xin.” Prince Baori insisted.

 In Xiling, when you meet a girl you like, you have to work hard for her, otherwise she will be snatched away by others. Of course, with his status, there is no need for this, there will be many girls taking the initiative to show their kindness.

It's just that those girls never gave him the feeling of being familiar.

Xin You smiled apologetically: "But I don't like it."

Everyone who listened with their ears pricked up:!

Prince Baori lowered his hand holding the flower basket and asked seriously: "What does Miss Xin like?"

His tone is sincere, not frivolous, and anyone can tell that he is sincere.

 Among the people watching the excitement, the two Jinlin guards looked at each other, their expressions not very good.

They, Mr. He, have no money, no time and no talk. It is already very difficult to get a wife, so why is there still competition?

Oh, they are actually not sure whether you like Miss Xin or not. The main reason is that they hope that you can marry Miss Xin who is kind-hearted and generous.

Xin You looked at Prince Bao Ri, who looked expectant, and said seriously: "I don't like anything for the moment. Your envoy has come all the way to the capital of Daxia. It's better to walk around and see more during this time. The customs and customs in foreign lands are not as good as those that can be seen everywhere." How much more interesting are flowers?”

 Prince Baori was stunned when he heard this.

As a prince, he has also been studying and practicing martial arts since he was a child, so he can naturally hear the rejection from the girl in front of him.

However, he had never heard anyone say rejection so well.

 Direct, but not embarrassing.

Xin You felt that what he said was very clear. He nodded slightly and walked past Prince Baori.

The officials who were watching the excitement quickly averted their eyes and pretended to be passing by.

 The two Jinlin Guards discussed it and decided to write a letter to Lord He.

In a blink of an eye, as Xin You left, all the spectators left, leaving only Prince Bao Ri carrying a basket of flowers, walking back to the guesthouse in a somewhat dejected manner.

A Xiling official who was following him wanted to please him and suggested: "Your Highness, I heard that in Daxia, the marriage of men and women depends on the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. Women, especially, cannot make the decision themselves."

Prince Bao Ri's eyes lit up: "You mean, Miss Xin refused because she couldn't agree without going through her parents?"

 If this is the case, he still has a chance!

“I forgot to ask Mr. Ji which family Miss Xin is from.”

 When Prince Baori was wandering around today, Ji Shaoqing accompanied him the whole time. When he came to find Xin You, he sent Ji Shaoqing away.

The official from Xiling stretched out his hand and pointed: "Your Highness, that man seems to be the chief official of the Hanlin Academy."

The person who walked this way without any hesitation was none other than Xie Zhangyuan.

Xie Zhangyuan came out late and didn't know that Prince Bao Ri was going to give Xin You flowers. When he saw Prince Bao Ri, he was reminded of yesterday's rumors that Prince Bao Ri was going to embarrass Xin You.

 It’s here again today, is it true?

Just as Xie Zhangyuan was thinking about it, Prince Bao Ri strode over and said, "Little Wang Bao Ri, are you the chief officer of the Hanlin Academy?"

 “Xie Chengan, the old and decayed Hanlin Master.”

If he found trouble with Xin Daizhao, he would have to go to the palace if he had no choice but to do so.

 (End of this chapter)