Even a noble prince like him faces countless difficulties in pursuing a wife; why should a commoner like him be afraid of rejection when he tries to win her over with enthusiasm?
Wu Zhenhai understood!
What are you talking about?!
Besides myself, who else could put up with Mingzhu's temperamental nature?
He didn't like Mingzhu's current dignified and elegant appearance at all; he just wanted her to always be the willful little devil in his arms.
Life is hard, and he understood her constant anxiety; he also understood that in the Prince's mansion Mingzhu was always afraid of disappointing people, so how could she truly be completely happy?
She's always been sensible and never tries to take advantage of others.
The people in the Prince's mansion treated her well, making her feel even more cautious and eager to repay them.
So even if she broke up with Cui Run, no matter how much pain she was in, she probably wouldn't dare to cry openly.
At the same time, Ren Yingying also discovered Wu Zhenhai.
She put her hands on her hips and said aggressively, "What are you doing here?"
Although she stood by him, she couldn't let him know, lest he become arrogant, hmph!
Wu Zhenhai bowed to the two of them, and then asked Ren Yingying for proof of Mingzhu's injury.
Ren Yingying immediately felt guilty.
Because it really was her who did it.
She accidentally elbowed Mingzhu in the eye socket.
She has been blaming herself for this for two days.
Fortunately, Mingzhu didn't hold it against her.
Seeing her expression, Wu Zhenhai immediately understood what was going on. While feeling somewhat relieved, there was still a hint of resentment in his eyes.
--Why are you so careless!
Ren Yingying didn't think anything of it, Qu Nian was unhappy.
What right do you have to look at my woman like that!
He then coldly stated, "The affairs of the Prince's mansion are none of your concern. And Miss Huo's affairs even less so."
Wu Zhenhai gave him a deep look, then turned and left.
Ren Yingying blinked. "Why is he looking at you? Does he have a crush on you?"
Qu Nian almost spat out a mouthful of blood, gritting his teeth as he said, "Ren Yingying!"
"What are you doing?" Ren Yingying glanced at him. "You're like a leech!"
Qu Nian: I've done it all, even with dogs, why would I be afraid of doing it with dog skin plasters?
If he didn't follow her today, he'd be doing a disservice to the name "dog skin plaster."
So Qu Nian followed her out with a sense of entitlement.
Mingzhu had just finished talking with Tang Zhuyun when her maidservant reported that Wu Zhenhai had come to see her.
Xiu'er said, "I don't see him. Does this mean they think Cui Run is no longer capable, but he's become capable again?"
Mingzhu replied, "He spent a lot of money on me before, and I think I should return it to him."
"You can make your own decision. If you don't have enough money, just tell me," Tang Zhuyun said.
Mingzhu nodded and then went out.
She soon met with Wu Zhenhai again.
Wu Zhenhai could not hide his excitement.
Despite constantly reminding himself not to show his joy, he couldn't help it.
Cui Run has moved on; he's doing well again.
"Ruanruan, I've never dared to ask about you. Now I know you... you actually broke up with Cui Run..."
"We've broken up," Mingzhu said calmly. "Just like you and me, he and I weren't a good match either."
Wu Zhenhai felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head.
No, the fact that Mingzhu is still willing to see him means he still has a chance, and he cannot give up.
Just as Wu Zhenhai was struggling to decide what to say, he saw Mingzhu take out a roll of silver notes and hand them over.
"You borrowed a lot of money from me before. Now that I'm able, I'll pay you back. Otherwise, I'll always be thinking about it."
"Ruanruan, you..."
This is to completely sever ties with him.
My idea had barely taken root when it was about to be extinguished by her boiling water.
Mingzhu was very clear-headed. "Perhaps you just heard about my breakup with Cui Run, and that's caused some misunderstanding..."
No, I didn't misunderstand.
"It's impossible for me to marry Cui Run, but I've never considered getting back together with you. In this world, men aren't simply either him or you; besides, I also have the option of not getting married."
Wu Zhenhai was smashed to pieces by the sledgehammer.
How can she be so smart!
Before he could even speak, she had already silenced him with a kiss.
"Ruanruan, I..."
"I am Mingzhu, and there is no more Ruanruan."
"Mingzhu, I..."
He still couldn't speak, but his heart was resolute.
This time, he refused.
He doesn't believe anyone can bring him happiness.
Give me a chance, and you'll see how I perform!
Mingzhu said, "Don't make things difficult for yourself. Wu Zhenhai, you and I are not a good match. Don't be so stubborn."
"I'm just paranoid!"
Mingzhu glanced at the furious Old Cabbage Stalk and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."
She returned the money to him, and could finally let it go.
Unexpectedly, Wu Zhenhai not only did not give up, but also launched a fierce offensive against her.
Today they send snacks, tomorrow fabric, the day after fruit... Not only the Prince's mansion, but the entire border town is almost aware that Wu Zhenhai wants to pursue the Prince's sister.
Mingzhu remained tight-lipped and always kept a cold shoulder towards him, regardless of the occasion.
As a result, many people came to know that Wu Zhenhai was only enthusiastic about barbering.
Wu Zhenhai was not discouraged at all.
As long as he is high-profile enough, no one in the border town will dare to compete with him.
He had wronged her in many ways in the past, but the best way to admit his mistakes was not to run away, nor to helplessly watch her cry for someone else.
He'll take care of her happiness for the rest of her life!
Mingzhu ignored him?
It's okay, that's just their fun as a couple, nobody else needs to interfere.
He just loves it when people don't reciprocate his kindness.
Tang Zhuyun was getting a little numb and couldn't help but ask Prince of Jin, "Did you not assign Wu Zhenhai any tasks, leaving him idle?"
Get 007 on board right away and see if he still has time to keep pestering her!
The Prince of Jin said, "I've given him the task of investigating spies; it's an important job. As for him and Mingzhu... you don't need to worry about them."
Tang Zhuyun's face showed surprise.
Huh?
The Prince of Jin didn't have this attitude before.
"Has something happened that I don't know about?"
The Prince of Jin replied, "Not yet."
Tang Zhuyun:???
What do you mean "not yet"? Does it mean it's about to happen?
This even came with a trailer?
The Prince of Jin spoke to her in a low voice.
Tang Zhuyun's eyes widened in surprise.
Is that really how it is?
Wu Zhenhai's pursuit of the Mingzhu was so fervent that even the Northern Yi spies lurking in the border town knew about it.
As a result, a spy found Wu Zhenhai and promised him that if he helped the Northern Yi, he would be rewarded with Mingzhu if the Northern Yi conquered the border city in the future.
Wu Zhenhai pretended to agree, then turned around and excitedly went to find Prince of Jin.
He was just worried about how to please the Prince of Jin, his future brother-in-law, when those foolish spies delivered themselves right to his doorstep.
I shouldn't refuse the credit that's already mine.
Tang Zhuyun couldn't help but say, "Actually, I think that if this had happened in the past, Wu Zhenhai might not have refused."
The Prince of Jin replied, "No. Wu Zhenhai may have come from humble origins and is adept at scheming, but he is not a traitor who colludes with the enemy."
The words "treason and collusion with the enemy" immediately reminded Tang Zhuyun of the former Prince of Zhenbei's Residence.
So back then, the Xiao Family did indeed collude with the Northern Yi, right?