Volume 1 Chapter 29: Looking for Trouble?

  When Mu Rongchen spoke, Shangguan Qing'er's hand, which was holding food, shook involuntarily. She raised her eyes to look at Xia Jinhans expression.

  But Xia Jin Han remained cold, holding the new tea cup exchanged by the palace maid, elegantly savoring the tea water in the cup, as if that tea water was more attractive to him than anything else.

  Seeing Xia Jinhan's expression, Shangguan Qing'er let out a sigh of relief and felt at ease.

  In fact, she didn't know why she felt at ease either. Xia Jinhan was so much older than her and was the crown prince, at this age he should be preparing to take in a wife or concubines, what did that have to do with her?

  No, how could it be alright? If he had a woman by his side, he wouldn't love her so much. And if his future princess consort was a heartless person, who knows, she might even make her suffer in the future.

  So, Shangguan Qing'er bit her lip and came to a conclusion in her heart: Xia Jinheng couldn't marry so quickly, and even if he did, it had to be a woman she could approve of. Otherwise, the reliable backing she had finally found would collapse, wouldn't it?

  Shangguan Qing'er's gaze fell on the Fifth Princess again, seeing her look at Han Xiran with a complicated expression, then lower her head and twist the handkerchief in her hand nervously. She understood that just now, Han Xiran's song must have captivated the Fifth Princess's heart.

  Since it's a marriage alliance, if it were the Fifth Princess and the Left Prime Minister, that would be a pretty good match, huh? Hehe...

  Zhao Jin Emperor was startled by Murong Chen's words, looking at Murong Chen and Murong Xueyun in surprise, before finally fixing his gaze on Xia Jihan, who seemed nonchalant. His stern voice then rang out, "The Crown Prince has a mind for this, marriage alliances have always been the best way to solidify national relations since ancient times. If Han'er agrees, I naturally won't have any objections."

  In other words, although he is an emperor and Xia Zhihan's father, he will still let Xia Zhihan decide on the matter of marriage himself.

  Xia Jinhansaid faintly to Zhao Jin Emperor, who was sitting above, "Thank you, Father and Crown Prince, for your good intentions. However, this palace is still young, and as the saying goes, 'a man's ambition lies in the four directions', there are many important things waiting for me to learn and accomplish. Currently, I have no intention of taking a wife. I hope Crown Prince Haihan will understand."

  After that, she said carelessly, "Since the crown prince and the fifth princess want to form an alliance with me through marriage, I don't dare to disappoint the two of them. The princes and kings of our dynasty are all exceptionally talented and have a status that matches the fifth princess. If the fifth princess has someone in mind, Father will definitely make the decision for her."

  Upon hearing Xia Jinhan's words, Shangguan Qing'er almost couldn't help but loudly cheer.

  What a young age, what a heroic spirit, what an emperor who will do anything for his princess. This is clearly telling Murong Xueyun that if she has someone in mind, as long as she speaks up, the emperor will definitely approve, so why not let her boldly choose Han Xiuran...

  Shangguan Qing'er thought that the Fifth Princess had been staring at Han Xirang, which would give her an opportunity to speak out what was on her mind. However, Shangguan Qing'er underestimated the conservative thinking of ancient people and overestimated the Fifth Princess's feelings for Han Xirang.

  Only then did Princess Murong Xueyun sit quietly under the sharp gaze of Murong Chenxi, and after a long time, she smiled awkwardly and responded with a sentence, "Isn't it that the Crown Prince of Xia Guo thinks Xueyun is not worthy of Your Highness?"

  Sweat, Upper Official Light Child was speechless. What's going on with these five princesses? Just now, they were clearly watching Han Xirang, but now they insist on marrying Xia Jinhuan. Could it be that they came with a purpose?

  Just as Shangguan Qing'er was staring at the people from Feixue Country, the Ninth Prince Murong Lian raised an eyebrow, and his narrow, elongated, demonic eyes also turned towards Shangguan Qing'er.

  Shangguan Qing's mouth twitched slightly as she thought to herself, what's wrong with that person, why does he always look at her with this kind of gaze? She felt like she was... his prey.

  Shangguan Qing'er averted her gaze, lowered her head, and then heard the Flying Snow Country's Crown Princess Han say with a smile, "The imperial sister has long heard that the crown prince is both civil and martial, unparalleled in beauty. This time, she came to pay respects due to his reputation. If there are any careless words, I hope the crown prince and your majesty will forgive her."

  At this time, the queen who had been silent all along smiled elegantly and said, "I'm afraid I've made the crown princess laugh. Han'er's temper is a bit straightforward, and he doesn't dislike the fifth princess at all. It's just that..."

  "I'm tired, I'll go back and rest for now..." At this time, the Empress suddenly stood up, bringing the ladies-in-waiting and palace maids behind her, and directly left, seemingly feeling disgusted with the topic.

  Emperor Zhao of Jin and all those present chorused in unison, "Pay respects to the Empress Dowager."

  The Empress Dowager interrupted, and the topic of marriage between Mu Rongchen and others was not continued. Emperor Zhaojun said a few polite words, and this matter ended like that.

  At this time, someone else is looking for trouble again.

  Shangguan Qing'er only realized at this time that her family's prince was actually a skilled shooter, and she had also become one by following him.

  At this time, the red-clothed demon opposite lazily said a sentence, "Since it's all about marriage, why not, Your Highness the Crown Prince, give up your adopted child and marry them to me?"

  "Pfft......" Upon hearing this, Shangguan Qing'er immediately spat out all the pastries in her mouth. Moreover, since it was Xia Jincheng who was feeding her, she was facing him when she spat...

  "How can it still be so messy?" Xia Jin's eyebrows were deeply furrowed, and she took out a handkerchief from her body to slowly and carefully clean the dirt off her hands and clothes.

  Then, without raising his head, he stared sharply at Murong Lian in front of him and said, "The Ninth Prince's words are wrong. Qing'er is only three years old now, what can she be betrothed to? It's too early to talk about it. The Ninth Prince is also only nine years old. If there isn't a suitable woman for the Ninth Prince in your country, and the Ninth Prince needs one urgently, I can send you a few."

  The implication is that if you're so young and want a woman but are too embarrassed to say it directly, Xia Jinhan can send a few over for him to indulge in.

  Xia Jinhan's words were so sarcastic that ordinary people would have vomited blood upon hearing them. Even the face of Prince Feixue turned green, but the perpetrator still had a demonic smile on his face, only his eyes were extremely cold.

  Murong Lian smiled slyly and said, "Your Highness's idea, I really don't dare to agree with. I am nine years old now, and Qing'er is three years younger than me. When I grow up, won't I be a perfect match for Qing'er?"

  Young master? You're quite eloquent!

  Made in heaven? Made in heaven your sister's husband!

  Shangguan Qing'er glared at that demon, her small face flushing with anger. This dead demon was indeed standing and talking without any discomfort, but Shangguan Qing'er would never like a man who was even more demonic than herself.

  Xia Jinhans felt the anger and discontent of Shangguan Qing'er, lightly holding her chubby little hand, saying, "Qing'er is from a humble background, how can she be worthy of the noble status of the Ninth Prince? Moreover, Qing'er's temperament is stubborn and unruly, I'm afraid she will offend the Ninth Prince."

  After that, Xia Jinhan no longer paid attention to Murong Lian who still wanted to speak, and directly pulled Shangguan Qing'er up, saying, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, the minister's clothes are dirty, I will take my leave first."

  Emperor Zhao and the Empress knew about Xia Jinhan's temperament, including the officials present who understood that it was already a miracle for Xia Jinhan to have lasted this long at the banquet. If he could still hold on now, that would be abnormal.

  So everyone acted as if nothing had happened and soon the garden was once again filled with music and dance, restoring its original harmony.

  Digression

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