in2ebook Chapter 261 This is it?
Chapter 261 This is it?
Although Lou Shenghan had calmed down, he felt an even stronger affection for the little princess in front of him. This feeling was subtle and hard to define.
“Your Highness, listen to me, you are too young to get pregnant, and besides…”
He pursed his lips, his expression gradually becoming complicated. "Besides, you are not yet married. I... I have already committed a great transgression. I cannot harm you further."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Huaixue quickly scrambled off him, staring at him excitedly and said, "I'll ask my brother to bestow a marriage upon us, and you can be my consort, okay?"
Her fair skin was dazzling. Lou Shenghan quickly picked up the bodice from the ground, carefully draped it over her shoulders, and tied it in knots. "Your Highness, there are no women's clothes in my residence. Please wear this for now."
"You haven't answered my question yet."
He hesitated for a moment, then picked up the bowl beside him. "Good boy! Drink this medicine first."
Yuan Huaixue was surprised, but she obeyed and took the drink.
"Ugh~ It's so bitter! It tastes awful!" She frowned and gagged twice.
Seeing a trace of bitterness still lingering at the corner of his mouth, Lou Shenghan leaned forward and licked off the remaining bitterness, his tone more tender than ever before.
"Your Highness, please rest for a while. I will send someone to take you back later."
"Lou Shenghan, you still haven't said whether you want to marry me or not!"
"Your Highness, even if we were to ask His Majesty for a marriage decree, as a man, it is my turn to make the request. Please refrain from any rash actions for now!"
In truth, he wasn't very confident. Those girls doted on their younger sisters just as much as Xin Moling. Would they agree to let the princess marry him?
Besides, he also has Lou Xiaobao, which means his sister has become his stepmother!
Most importantly, he had just committed the most unforgivable and heinous crime. If they found out, he and the princess...
Lou Shenghan felt a chill run down his spine instantly, as if he had a bad premonition.
"Will you talk to my brother? You're not just trying to appease me, are you? You'll never talk to me again after that, will you?"
"how is this possible?"
Seeing the doubtful look in her eyes, he patted his chest and solemnly promised, "Xue'er, you are now mine. No matter what, I will never betray you. In a few days, I will ask His Majesty for permission to make you my Prime Minister's wife."
"Why wait a few days? Can't you just ask for the imperial decree when you go to court tomorrow?"
Hearing this, Lou Shenghan's gaze instantly turned resentful. "Hmph! I don't know what's wrong with your elder brother lately; he's got a lot of complaints about me! I dare not add fuel to the fire at this critical juncture. He's always doted on you; what if he gets angry and..."
"Alright then! You have to marry me!"
Looking at her innocent and expectant expression, Lou Shenghan's heart suddenly trembled. How come he hadn't noticed before that the little princess was so adorable and alluring?
"Hmm~"
He couldn't resist, so he lowered his head and gave it a big kiss. If he wasn't satisfied with the food, a kiss should do the trick!
After a while, he reluctantly let go, only to hear Yuan Huaixue say something else.
"If we were to get married, would you take a concubine? Would you also casually pull a maid into the study like you did today?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? I was just..."
Forget it, he stopped explaining and dared not say that the recent internal heat was all caused by the little girl in front of him.
"Why did you stop talking?"
He picked up the clothes from the ground and gently helped Yuan Huaixue put them on. "If Xue'er dares to give me her heart, I will love you with my life from now on. You are the only one, and my true feelings will never change."
Holding Yuan Huaixue in his arms, staring at his handsome and unruly features, she murmured, "Prime Minister, I like you even more now."
These words earned him a kiss in return. "Me too, Your Highness. This is the first time I've ever felt this way about caring for a woman."
The tender moment was short-lived, when suddenly there was a loud banging at the door.
"My lord! My lord, open the door quickly!"
He snapped irritably, "What is it?"
"My lord, Prince Ze has arrived! He brought men with him, saying that you secretly took the princess away from the palace and that His Majesty wants to punish you!"
"boom!"
The sound of tables and chairs collapsing filled the air. The two men, disheveled and terrified, were completely flustered and at a loss for what to do.
"Fifth brother! It's all over, it's all over..."
Yuan Huaixue's eyes welled up with tears. Fifth Brother despised secret affairs and licentious behavior between men and women, especially when the object of his affections was his sister and his longtime friend. He was doomed!
"Where...where is he?"
Lou Shenghan's voice trembled as he focused on dressing the little princess, forgetting that he was only wearing a set of undergarments.
"arrive……"
The steward's voice suddenly paused, then changed to a trembling tone, "This old servant greets Your Highness."
Where is Lou Shenghan?
Lou Shenghan's legs went weak. Given Yuan Huaize's mild-mannered nature, he would probably faint from anger upon seeing this scene!
"boom!"
Just as he was thinking this, the study door was kicked open.
In fact, just as Lou Shenghan had predicted, Yuan Huaize couldn't catch his breath and had to be carried back to the palace...
The most enraged was Emperor Yuan, who was also the elder brother. He ordered that all those who knew the truth be silenced. The emperor's wrath was unstoppable, and for a long time, the entire palace was shrouded in gloom.
Later, through Lou Shenghan's self-inflicted injury and Yuan Huaixue's meddlesome assistance, they forced Emperor Yuan and the princes to agree. However, from then on, Emperor Yuan never gave him a kind look in court.
Of course, that's a story for later; Lou Shenghan's days afterward were anything but easy...
Meanwhile, the general's mansion was bustling with activity, as his beloved younger sister was getting married, and of course, it was time to celebrate.
Xin Moling doted on his younger sister so much that he had people working day and night to connect the two largest side rooms in the mansion, and then decorated the new house with vermilion paint and green tiles, making it extremely luxurious, clearly intending for his sister to live with them.
"Sister Yi'er, you and your brother must be tired these past two days. Get some rest so that Xuanyuan will be in good spirits when he comes to present the betrothal gifts tomorrow morning!"
Xin Moyan hugged her arm. Although her brother said that he had to go through the proper betrothal and marriage ceremony for Yi'er before they could get married, she couldn't wait to call her sister-in-law.
"Haha~"
Shui Yi chuckled softly and gently stroked her head. "Sister knows, Yan'er. You should rest well too. Tomorrow, sister will comb your hair nicely."
"Okay!"
Xin Moling simply sat to the side, looking at the two women he loved most with a face full of doting affection.
"Yi'er, let's go back first and let Yan'er rest."
"Ah."
Goodnight, older brother and sister!
"Ok?"
Seeing Shuiyi's questioning gaze, Xin Moling put his arm around her waist. "Yan'er means you want to sleep soundly tonight!"
"I see. Goodnight, Yan'er!"
Xin Moyan smiled brightly. Her brother and sister Yi'er stood together, and from behind, they looked more and more like a perfect match!
The next morning, Xuan Yuan sent over the betrothal gifts, and the grand procession filled the entire long street...