However, the Prince of Jin is now quite cunning.
He looked at Qu Nian with a half-smile.
Qu Nian: Oh no, they're definitely going to say something bad!
The Prince of Jin did not disappoint him.
"I remember Ren Yingying saying that she got married embracing a rooster?"
If Ren Yingying were here, she would definitely nod frantically.
Not only did he hug the chicken, but he also got pooped on by it. This scene is unforgettable.
Qu Nian: "None of your business!"
"It's none of my business. I'm just reminding you that Ren Yingying is already married, and she's bound to follow her husband wherever he goes..."
Qu Nian: "..."
No, that's not what Ren Yingying originally said.
He bit the rooster that was being used for the wedding ceremony to death, and then Ren Yingying said, "If you marry a chicken, you follow the chicken; if the chicken dies, you follow the dog..."
In short, she didn't marry him at all.
The Prince of Jin, drawing on his own painful experience, sincerely advised, "Don't create unnecessary complications by thinking about getting married again. You can either admit that the chicken is you, or you can admit that the dog is you, but in any case, don't get married again."
Qu Nian narrowed his eyes. "Then I'll change my terms. I'll help you once she's willing to follow me."
Prince of Jin: "You mean, you want me to seduce Ren Yingying? Are you sure you need my help?"
Qu Nian: "... Get out!"
Does he need the Prince of Jin's help? He needs Tang Zhuyun!
The Prince of Jin laughed loudly, "The road ahead is long and arduous; the dog will search high and low for its goal."
Qu Nian wished she could fight him again.
Tang Zhuyun already knew about Qu Nian's "great achievements".
She suppressed a laugh and reminded Ren Yingying, "This matter ends with me; please don't mention it to anyone else."
She feared that soon everyone in the manor would know about Qu Nian's wardrobe malfunction.
Ren Yingying said, "What do you mean by 'ward off exposure'? He's clearly being a pervert."
Xiu'er: "Let's be fair, even though you're beautiful, the young master wouldn't stoop so low."
In Qu Nian's position, women flocked to him, eager to throw themselves at him.
"Maybe he's just as steadfast as me!"
Tang Zhuyun: "... Be serious. Think carefully about what to do. You two can't keep acting so muddled."
Bound together by their official status, and with Qu Nian also having feelings for her, Ren Yingying should have a proper talk with Qu Nian before deciding whether to accept or reject him.
Ren Yingying said, "Do you mean I didn't have a proper talk with him?"
This guy is absolutely shameless.
He didn't try to stop her, saying that if she left, he would return her four concubines to her.
Ren Yingying shouted that there was no contract of servitude, Qu Nian sneered and said that he had forced her into this, and they could do it again if necessary.
"... What else can I say? If I say anything more, you'll definitely threaten me with you and Dog Meat, you despicable person," Ren Yingying said angrily.
Tang Zhuyun was also "moved" by Qu Nian's lack of emotional intelligence—couldn't he just speak properly?
"Besides, I don't need to make a scene for myself," Ren Yingying said casually. "He stayed, is it really for me? Or is it for your man?"
These two men are up to no good!
Tang Zhuyun said, "Don't beat around the bush with me, I'm just talking about you and Qu Nian."
"There's no chance between us!"
If it's hopeless, figure out a way to resolve it yourself; stop playing games.
Tang Zhuyun was only worried that if the ambiguous relationship continued, Ren Yingying would fall in love herself, while Qu Nian would withdraw.
After all, ambiguity involves no commitment.
Ren Yingying rested her chin on her hand. "Aren't you tired of thinking so much every day? Just live life in a daze. It's not like we can do whatever we want."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Xiu'er tried to smooth things over, saying, "Alright, Yingying, say less. Where's Mingzhu?"
Ren Yingying: "Xiu'er, don't be so obvious about your bias."
Why should she say less? Humph!
Tang Zhuyun also said, "That's right, Mingzhu went out to deliver something for me, why hasn't she come back yet?"
On her way here, Mingzhu ran into Wu Zhenhai.
Wu Zhenhai visited Wu Yu at the Prince's Mansion and was delighted with his son's growth.
I was especially pleased to hear that he is now studying under the Great Confucian Scholar Kong scholar Confucius.
He himself was a failed father, but now that Great Confucian Scholar Kong is here to raise him, he doesn't have to worry so much, since the younger one isn't learning well either.
I never realized Wu Yu was so eager to learn.
After exchanging a few words with him, Wu Yu rushed off to study.
Judging from this, will they really be able to produce a scholar or a successful candidate in the imperial examinations, bringing glory to their family?
Wu Zhenhai took out a handful of gold melon seeds and rewarded all the servants in the Prince's mansion who served Wu Yu.
--Local officials are more powerful than those in power; those who directly care for Wu Yu are extremely important.
Having come from humble beginnings himself, he was well aware of these matters.
After finishing all this, Wu Zhenhai walked out in a good mood, only to run into Mingzhu who was coming in from outside.
Wu Zhenhai was stunned.
He had originally intended to avoid her, but after seeing Mingzhu's face clearly, he couldn't help but ask, "How come you've lost so much weight? What happened to your eyes?"
There was a very noticeable bruise at the corner of Mingzhu's eye.
Wu Zhenhai rushed forward and, in his haste, grabbed Mingzhu's hand.
His retreat was for her happiness, not to let her be bullied!
Mingzhu pulled her hand away from his and lowered her eyes, saying, "The Crown Princess accidentally bumped into you; please forgive her."
"The Crown Princess accidentally bumped into something, and it got like this?" Wu Zhenhai didn't believe it. "Tell me the truth, has Cui Run been treating you badly?"
Mingzhu shook her head and said calmly, "It has nothing to do with Cui Run; it was just an accident on the part of the Crown Princess. Thank you for your concern. I must go back now; my sister-in-law is waiting for my reply."
Wu Zhenhai let go of her hand and watched her go inside, but he couldn't believe a word of it.
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
Why did she lose so much weight for no apparent reason?
After thinking for a moment, Wu Zhenhai left the Prince's Mansion and went around to the back gate.
The old woman guarding the back gate was from the same hometown as him, so it was easier to get information out of her.
"Cui Run?" the old woman spat. "He's just destined to be a servant. He's not lucky enough to be with our young lady." The old woman looked disdainful.
Although they all liked that Cui Run was handsome and polite, they disliked Lady Gao's arrogant and aloof attitude.
--What distant relative of the Cui Family family? Isn't he just a penniless wretch who comes to beg for money? What kind of airs does he have?
The princess was smiling as she spoke to them, so she thought she was the most noble? Bah!
Wu Zhenhai was shocked.
Mingzhu and Cui Run actually fell through?
What a surprise!
No, what exactly did Cui Run do to make Mingzhu lose so much weight?!
Wu Zhenhai was both happy and angry. He wanted to talk to Mingzhu to explain his situation, but he was also afraid of being rejected. He was in a very complicated mood.
"What are you doing following me!" Ren Yingying's angry voice rang out.
"Who said I was following you? This road is only for you, not for me?" Qu Nian had a smug, annoying expression on his face.
The servants all around bowed and greeted him, addressing him as "Crown Prince" and "Crown Princess."
Wu Zhenhai suddenly understood.