CH 88

What Qiqi was really afraid of was here. She thought to herself ten million times she didn’t want to run into Shen Zhonghua, yet she just ran into Shen Zhonghua of all people.

“Qiqi.” Shen Zhonghua called her affectionately. Qiqi had to greet him well and said: “Su Tanning greets Prince Xuan.”

There were no other people around. Cui Yanran was even pulled by mother Cui to see Imperial Concubine Chen.

“Is there anywhere uncomfortable?” Shen Zhonghua asked her.

“No.” Qiqi’s response was very cold then she no longer talked after that and Shen Zhonghua was silent without words for a good while.

It was very awkward for them to be in such a stalemate. Qiqi didn’t want to face Shen Zhonghua or until now she still didn’t know how to face Shen Zhonghua so she bent to be excused. She just wanted to escape quickly, but Shen Zhonghua opened his mouth to stop her: “Qiqi, yesterday’s thing, although the news didn’t spread, the thirteenth younger brother thought he had physical contact with Miss Cui and should be responsible.”

He was explaining to her for fear that she would think too much and misunderstand.

Shen Zhonghua said: “So he asked his imperial mother, Imperial Concubine Chen. He hopes for Imperial Concubine Chen to open her mouth and asks His Majesty to refer marriage to them.”

So speaking, Prince Rong was actually a responsible and thoughtful man?

After thinking about it, Qiqi still told Shen Zhonghua: “There are many people who come to ask for marriage with Yanran. Uncle Cui and Aunt Cui only have such a precious daughter like Yanran. Naturally, they hope that Yanran will marry well and marry the husband she likes.”

The implication was that if his majesty referred to marriage and ignored Cui Yanran’s feelings, one was afraid it wasn’t good for Cui Yanran.

Shen Zhonghua asked Qiqi: “What if his majesty refers to marriage for us? That day I also rescued you and had physical contact with you too. Moreover, we already have a true husband and wife physical relationship. So if his majesty bestows marriage for us now, are you willing to marry me?”

The implication was that if Qiqi was like Cui Yanran, would Qiqi herself be willing to marry Shen Zhonghua?

“Prince Xuan......” Qiqi turned her back to him and took a deep breath: “I never thought...... of marrying you......”

Before she didn’t, didn’t dare to think, and didn’t dare to extravagant hope. Now she didn’t, she really didn’t have such an idea.

Qiqi left after she finished speaking, leaving only Shen Zhonghua standing in place, surrounded by thousands of purples and reds. Only he was cold all over.

* * * *

Since it was acting as a matchmaker, and asking the emperor to bestow marriage, the emperor naturally had to take his time to come over. There, Imperial Concubine Chen was still asking for Cui Yanran’s wishes. Cui Yanran blushed and didn’t speak. Over here, the emperor and Bai Jue chatted about Jiangnan’s experience as they walked and walked then arrived at the imperial garden where everyone was waiting to greet him. After the emperor said to rise, he deliberately played matchmaker for Cui Yanran and Shen Zhongming with his golden mouth and jade words. The two of them, Imperial Concubine Chen, and mother Su accompany him to see the just bloomed camellias on the other side of the garden.

In this way, Bai Jue was left behind. At a glance, Bai Jue recognized Qiqi who was standing under the wisteria flower.

Her temperament seemed out of place with those young noble ladies. It wasn’t quiet and gentle, rather it was quite cold. Clear and cold, like a magnolia flower in the rain.

On the contrary, Qiqi didn’t look at him carefully and naturally didn’t recognize him. She only accompanied mother Su to the garden wholeheartedly. However, one didn’t expect Bai Jue to take the initiative to step forward. After he saw mother Su, he didn’t shy away in the least. He cupped his hands in greeting and called out: “Miss Su.” (tenderflower: cough! I think the road just curves……)

Qiqi recognized him and held mother Su’s hand tighter. Mother Su was obviously misunderstood. She thought Qiqi was shy and even asked with a smile: “Little Seven, when did you come to be familiar with Prime Minister Bai?”

Prime Minister? This man in cyan robes in front of her? So young and already the respected prime minister of the officials?

Qiqi was inevitably a little surprised, but returned to mother Su: “No, not familiar.”

Looking at the young lady in front of him denying it coldly, Bai Jue also said: “It’s a one-sided reason.”

Bai Jue supposed Qiqi hadn’t told mother Su what happened at Lian Hua Monastery that day. She didn’t say anything then he also no longer mentioned it. But Shen Zhonghua here looked at Bai Jue who was standing in front of Qiqi and his face was gloomy. Even Leng Xing who was standing behind him was wondering if he should try to draw one of Prime Minister Bai or Qiqi away. Otherwise, wangye would burst with rage like this.