Chapter 34: The Cold and Arrogant Master is Actually a Great Enemy
In the imperial study, the atmosphere was as tense as Ma Wei had imagined.
Xiao Jin stood up, shaking with anger, and glared at Shao Quan, "What did you say? Say it again!"
"Your humble servant, begs to marry Princess Nan'an."
Facing the furious emperor, Shao Quan remained calm and said what he had just said calmly and firmly.
If looks could kill, Xiao Jin would have tortured him to death by now.
However, nothing could stop Shao Quan's determination.
He looked at the gloomy and silent emperor and continued, "Ten years ago, Your Majesty promised me something. I wonder if it still counts?"
Ten years ago, Xiao Jin was still the crown prince.
Once he quietly left the palace to go horseback riding in the suburbs with the two brothers Shao Jing and Shao Quan.
After all, he is a teenager. After being cautious in his words and actions in the palace for a long time, he will want to relax.
Unexpectedly, the horse Xiao Jin was riding got frightened midway and carried him straight towards the cliff.
At the critical moment, Shao Quan pulled the reins at the risk of tearing his entire arm, and managed to rescue Xiao Jin from the edge of the cliff.
After that, Shao Quan's right arm suffered from a disease and he had to use his left hand instead of his right hand.
Xiao Jin managed to save his life and felt extremely guilty towards Shao Quan.
"I promise you something, no matter how difficult it is." This is what he said to Shao Quan at that time.
But Shao Quan just crossed his right arm and laughed it off, and never mentioned the matter again in the next ten years.
After recalling the past, Xiao Jin's murderous aura slightly dissipated, but he still gritted his teeth and said hatefully: "My promise is not for you to use on An An!"
Shao Quan did not refute. He lifted the front of his clothes with his left hand and knelt down solemnly.
After several years of getting along, the king and his subjects already had a tacit understanding.
When there were no outsiders around, Xiao Jin never let Shao Quan kneel in front of him.
Shao Quan is giving his all to show his determination.
Xiao Jin took a deep breath, closed his eyes and then opened them again, his brows furrowed.
"Wenyu, An'an is the only blood left by my aunt. I cannot tolerate anyone bullying her, nor can I tolerate anyone neglecting her. Do you... understand?"
Xiao Jin's voice was dry and hoarse.
He thought that he would no longer be afraid once he ascended the throne.
But today, this emotion swept over him.
I’m afraid that An An will feel wronged, and I’m also afraid of losing my only two friends.
It is lonely at the top, and as an emperor, it is almost impossible for anyone to treat you sincerely.
However, Shao Quan had made up his mind. He looked straight at Xiao Jin and said firmly, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will never let the princess down!"
The resounding voice left Xiao Jin with no choice but to believe it.
He retreated weakly back to the throne, shielding his eyes with one hand, and smiled helplessly, "Even if I reluctantly agree now, as long as An An doesn't want to, I will never force her."
"I understand." Shao Quan's eyes were as firm as iron.
He had already thought of everything Xiao Jin said.
Originally, he had been hesitant because of his identity and because he couldn't see his own heart clearly.
But today, when he heard Xiao Jin say that he wanted to recruit Shan Yi as his son-in-law, and saw Shi Li standing with others, Shao Quan panicked.
Nothing else mattered. He just knew that he couldn't bear to watch Shi Li walk with someone else, not even close to her!
"Heh, then why didn't Wen Yu ask An An for consent first?" Xiao Jin's emotions gradually stabilized, and he smiled with some ill intentions, "If you had coaxed An An to nod first, you wouldn't have had to endure my questioning just now."
"It's against etiquette." Shao Quan answered as he stood up slowly.
If he was a little more selfish, he should indeed do as Xiao Jin said.
It would be much simpler to coax Shi Li into agreeing first, and then go with her to Xiao Jin to propose marriage.
But Shao Quan disdains to do such a thing.
In his eyes, Shi Li is a simple little girl.
If the little girl has to share this kind of thing with him, what's the difference between this and bullying her?
For both moral and logical reasons, Shao Quan felt that he had to obtain the consent of the girl's parents before making a lifelong decision.
The term "incompatible with etiquette" has not appeared for a long time.
But the treasure that guards the mountain is the treasure that guards the mountain, and it has been deeply rooted in Shao Quan's bones. Especially when it comes to Shi Li, he must be extremely cautious.
Xiao Jin drooped his eyes slightly. He didn't expect Shao Quan to think so deeply, leaving him unable to find even the last reason to object.
Isn’t it said that lust can blind one’s mind?
Why is Shao Quan so weird!
Is it that he doesn’t actually like An An that much?
Xiao Jin, who had a premonition that he was about to "lose" his precious sister, had begun to act childishly and unreasonably.
"Hmph, then you just wait. I'll go ask An An. If An An disagrees, no one can force her!" Xiao Jin felt that this matter could still be saved.
"I'm waiting for good news." Shao Quan's face was calm, as if he was sure of victory.
But in fact, the hand hidden in the sleeve has already clenched.
If she really didn't mean to...
Shao Quan didn't want to think about it, nor did he dare to think about it.
"You can leave now. I feel annoyed when I see you now!" Xiao Jin didn't see through Shao Quan's disguise and waved at him impatiently.
After sending him away, he slammed the memorial on the table and headed to the Yuli Palace in a menacing manner.
When has it been?
How could he have the mind to read memorials?
My sister is almost taken away by the big-tailed wolf!
At this time in the afternoon, Shi Li usually took a nap, so when Xiao Jin came, she was still taking a nap in the bedroom.
Only Yueying came out to greet him.
"Your Majesty, please keep your voice down and don't wake the princess."
Although they were outside the palace, Yueying's voice was still soft and her eyes were full of doting on Shi Li.
The aura around Xiao Jin suddenly disappeared. He glanced at the bedroom with a sullen face and let out a sigh of relief.
"Your Majesty... have you encountered any difficulties?" Yueying asked with concern upon seeing this.
Then, Xiao Jin seemed to have found his backbone and angrily described what had just happened.
"I don't believe An An can like that big-tailed wolf!" Finally, Xiao Jin got so excited that he spoke a little louder, and then immediately covered his mouth.
Yueying was prepared and looked at him with sympathy.
Xiao Jin noticed her gaze, "What's with that look?"
"I just think that Your Majesty had better accept the reality as soon as possible, otherwise you will get angry." Yueying's voice was gentle, but what she said really made Xiao Jin angry.
He didn't trust anyone, and he would not distrust Yueying, who accompanied Shi Li every day.
Hearing this, he looked back at the bedroom in disbelief, "You mean, An An..."
Yueying just smiled and said, "I didn't say anything. Your Majesty should ask it yourself."
After hearing Yueying's suggestion, Xiao Jin felt like he had lost his parents. He sat restlessly in Yuli Palace and drank several cups of herbal tea to reduce his internal heat. Finally, he waited until Shili woke up.
"Why didn't you wake me up when you came, brother?"
When Shi Li heard that he was coming, she walked out of the bedroom feeling embarrassed.
Because she had just woken up, her raven-black hair was draped behind her back, her cheeks were rosy from sleep, and her eyes were as clear as spring water.
Seeing this, Xiao Jin and Yueying, who were waiting to see the joke, had only three words in their heads -
Good, cute!
"Come here, An An. Brother Huang wants to ask you something."
Xiao Jin still remembered what he came here for and waved to Shi Li gently.
Shi Li walked over without knowing why, and heard Xiao Jin ask bluntly: "Do you like Shao Quan?"