Ren Yingying said, "You got so excited when you saw the gold bars that you lost your mind?"
Qu Nian snatched the gold bar from her hand and threw it back, then cupped her face in his hands to prevent her from swaying back and forth.
Ren Yingying blushed. "What are you doing?"
Don't be so domineering, CEO-like.
She absolutely adores this type.
She was afraid she wouldn't be able to control herself and would pounce on him.
Qu Nian couldn't accept the ending of having everything taken away.
Otherwise, she would have done it already.
Qu Nian: "Ren Yingying, what do you need so much money for?"
Who doesn't like money? I like it too, I'm materialistic!
"You're keeping this as a backup plan," Qu Nian said, seeing right through her. "You haven't even tried, and you're already thinking about running away. You're just a coward!"
"That's me, so what?" Ren Yingying felt inexplicably flustered after her secret was exposed, but she still refused to admit it.
"Yingying," Qu Nian softened her tone, "What am I supposed to do with you?"
Ren Yingying suddenly felt a strange, indescribable feeling.
"You've always known that from the moment I appeared in your life until now, I've always considered you my wife."
Ren Yingying dared not look him in the eye.
Yes! That's exactly it.
Having had eight "boyfriends," she can act wildly at the slightest bit of affection from others, so how could she be oblivious when it comes to romance?
She knew that Qu Nian liked her.
But how much of this attraction stems from curiosity, and how much from being forced together?
Matters of the heart are far too complicated for her lazy, easygoing nature.
Moreover, as the heir of the Prince of Min's Residence's Mansion, Qu Nian carries the honor of his family and the future of many others on his shoulders.
Ren Yingying has absolutely no desire to share joys and sorrows.
She didn't want to take advantage of anyone, nor did she want to work so hard.
The gold she had just received suddenly lost its appeal, and she whispered, "I don't want the gold anymore."
Qu Nian was so angry she laughed.
Is this about gold?
This is a problem with her attitude!
"Are you stupid? Do you think you can escape? This is an arranged marriage!" Qu Nian said mercilessly, "You and I only have two choices: either live happily ever after as husband and wife..."
"I choose the second one!" Ren Yingying said hurriedly.
Let's forget about being husband and wife.
Qu Nian, his face dark, gritted his teeth and said, "... Or we'll be a miserable, resentful couple."
In short, the marital relationship is inseparable.
"Well..."
Why bring up such a heavy topic? Isn't it better to just deceive yourself and find enjoyment in it?
Life is short, only a few decades, and it passes by in a blur!
"Qu Nian, we can actually go against your word. I will absolutely support you taking a concubine!"
Qu Nian: "The Prince of Min's Residence has no precedent for taking concubines."
"Precedents are meant to be set! Go ahead and set one!"
As the crown prince, he has the right to have women on both sides; he shouldn't waste it!
Try to think more positively; don't get hung up on me.
I'm hopeless; even if I try to turn over, I'm still hopeless.
Qu Nian leaned down, just as he had imagined countless times, and captured her incessantly chattering pink lips, swallowing all her words...
So, kissing is like being oxygen-deprived.
So, blushing is actually caused by holding it in.
Ren Yingying understood.
She pushed Qu Nian away, grabbed the Dog Meat and hugged it, watching Qu Nian.
Qu Nian chuckled helplessly at her appearance, "Are you alright?"
Ren Yingying glared at him angrily.
Qu Nian said to himself, "You bumped my tooth."
Why didn't I run you over?!
She already said she didn't want the gold, and this person still came!
"Zidu yours, as are the dowry and betrothal gifts. If you like, I can earn even more for you in the future." Qu Nian savored the kiss, raising an eyebrow to tease her, "I'm useful, I can make money."
Ren Yingying suddenly sighed.
She wiped her lips.
This action made Qu Nian frown.
He was blatantly disliked.
"Qu Nian, I'm not your sister, you can't make mistakes."
"That's no excuse. You have the Consort of the Prince of Jin! No matter what happens to you, she will take care of you."
"I know. But that doesn't mean I should deliberately fall into the pit so she'll have to clean up my mess!"
"Vulgar!"
"I am indeed vulgar," Ren Yingying said. "You know, back then the Gu Family was truly desperate and bullied a country girl, so they tied me up in the bridal sedan chair..."
"You are Ren Yingying, and you have nothing to do with the Gu Family."
"I mean, we got together without any emotional foundation at the beginning; it was purely by chance."
Two people who are forcibly tied together can consider untying themselves; they don't necessarily have to be tied together.
"How we got together before doesn't matter, what matters is that I took it seriously." Qu Nian looked into her eyes and said, "You don't dislike me. Ren Yingying, you don't need to say anything harsh, your every reaction tells me that you don't dislike me!"
"But brother, there are many people I don't dislike!"
Of all the people, only I like you.
Ren Yingying: "..."
A man who has unlocked his Ren and Du meridians is a bit scary; she seemed to have run out of arguments.
"I'm telling you today, our marriage is serious and binding. Don't even think about running away." Qu Nian's voice was deep and firm, his eyes seemingly sparkling. "I won't force you. I'm waiting for you, this little turtle, to come out of your shell."
Then the next clutch of eggs lays, and there are many, many babies.
Qu Nian kept his word, stopping short of pursuing her relentlessly.
Once outside, a gust of wind made Qu Nian regret it again.
What happened to our planned baby-making scheme?
He won't force her; he'll just wait for her. Sigh, he'll probably have to wait until he's old enough to see women as worthless.
Ren Yingying covered her face with her hands and collapsed onto the bed.
Ugh, this is so embarrassing!
Why didn't she say anything just now?
How could she possibly still feel even the slightest bit tempted?
Qu Nian's wild yet serious demeanor just now, no longer silly, is really easy to get drawn into!
Ren Yingying, you're no good!
Calm down!
The Dog Meat stretched out its paw and scratched at her hand, but she held it in her arms.
"Dog Meat, what am I going to do! I can't get near men!"
Qu Nian heard her voice at the door and suddenly laughed.
It turns out that all of these things worked today.
He's truly a beast, not a man. He wasted so much time; he was wrong!
Ren Yingying, supporting her aching back, got out of bed. "No, I need to write a letter to Tangbao to calm down!"
Let's also exchange kissing experiences.
--How can I possibly win this breath-holding contest?
When Tang Zhuyun received her letter, she was breastfeeding Wuji.
She was a little more capable this time than when she gave birth last time; although not quite, at least she was somewhat better.
Wuxian and Guagua were very curious and came over to peek at Tang Zhuyun, also somewhat eager to try it out.
Wuji quietly untangled his nine-linked rings puzzle, oblivious to everything else.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty..." Xiu'er came in happily, "Guess what happened?"
(Off we go, on our way, updating early to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year! I'll keep updating during the Spring Festival! Mwah!)