Emperor Deyuan: "..."
Blindfolded catch-the... consort?
The Embroidered Uniform Guard were... consorts?
He understood every word, so why did putting them together make so little sense?
After pondering for a moment, he finally understood.
The Fifth Young Miss wanted to play blindfolded hide-and-seek with the Embroidered Uniform Guard, with the guards playing the "consorts."
"..."
Emperor Deyuan closed his eyes and pictured that scene. The veins on his forehead twitched.
He had almost been fooled by the appearance of the Fifth Young Miss from the Jinyang Marquis's Residence. She looked delicate and demure, but inside, she was utterly unbridled!
Adorably unbridled!
Great Xia had liberal customs. Although women from official families had to study the Four Books for Women, there was no rule forbidding them from appearing in public. Women could freely choose their husbands and even go out to work on their own. Those with ability could even become officials.
But this adorable Fifth Young Miss was a little too uninhibited!
Even he had never played a game like that!
Come to think of it, that game sounded... rather fun.
Emperor Deyuan pursed his lips, his expression solemn.
Jian Ruonan kept her head lowered, completely oblivious to the change in the atmosphere around her.
I have to think carefully about the old emperor's reward.
Gold, silver, and jewels are things I can earn later, and I'm not interested in becoming an official. I have to ask for something special.
[Ding.] [The conquest target has been detected to be in a bad mood. Points -20.]
Jian Ruonan: ??
Wait, why the hell is the Fourth Prince unhappy about me getting a reward?
Can't stand seeing the poor get a full meal?!
After a long stretch of contemplation, Jian Ruonan said, "This subject's daughter wishes to be granted permission