"Qin Yun, how do you know my cousin has a big backside? What are you staring at a girl's butt for?"
Jie Jing'an cast a disgusted glance at Qin Yun!
"Your Highness, does that need special observation? With your cousin's physique, isn't that the best proof?"
"Besides, she likes you so much; she'd probably be happy to have a litter of plump sons for you!"
"Qin Yun, shut up. Do you think I'm a stud horse?"
Jie Jing'an was infuriated by Qin Yun. This kid always deliberately contradicted him!
"Your Highness, did I say something wrong? Your royal family values the propagation of offspring the most. Your imperial grandmother introducing Miss Yan to you is for your own good!"
"If I want children, there are plenty of women to bear them for me. You don't need to worry!" Jie Jing'an crossed his arms, his posture arrogant.
"..."
Qin Yun found it tiresome to deal with Jie Jing'an!
She chose to remain silent!
She didn't want to bother a certain person, but that person had no intention of letting her off!
Jie Jing'an's handsome face suddenly leaned close to Qin Yun, lifting her chin to examine her carefully!
Qin Yun was confused by Jie Jing'an's sudden action!
"Slap!"
She forcefully slapped away Jie Jing'an's hand and said irritably, "What are you doing?"
Jie Jing'an scrutinized Qin Yun from head to toe, his gaze full of inquiry!
"Your Highness, what kind of look is that? Just say what you want to say!"
"Qin Yun, why do you seem so familiar?" Jie Jing'an crossed his arms with his left hand and stroked his chin with his right, contemplating!
Qin Yun said impatiently, "Your Highness, what are you saying? I'm not human... then what do you think I am?"
"I didn't mean to insult you, but I feel like I've seen these eyes somewhere before?"
Qin Yun sighed and shook her head helplessly!
Of course, she understood what Jie Jing'an meant, but how could she admit it!
"Your Highness, when we were at the Blue Mountain Academy, we saw each other every day. It's normal for you to be familiar with me..."
Jie Jing'an thought Qin Yun's words made sense!
Although their interactions were mostly unpleasant, he understood Qin Yun's character.
He must have been in a daze just now to feel the shadow of someone else in Qin Yun!
"Speaking of which, do you really have no feelings for that young lady?"
Jie Jing'an sighed. "I don't see her as a woman; she's just a regular cousin!"
"Could it be... you're still thinking about that person from before?" Qin Yun asked tentatively.
"Alas! Don't mention it. The people I trusted made me forget that woman. I don't know what to do now!"
"Your Highness, so many people have advised you. Just forget her. You're not suited for each other. I still think your cousin Yan is more reliable!"
"Feelings can be cultivated. If you don't have feelings for her now, perhaps after spending more time together, you'll come to like her!" Qin Yun said with a fawning smile.
"I'm actually troubled by this very matter tonight! My imperial grandmother says the same thing, telling me to get along well with my cousin!"
"But Qin Yun, you know, liking is liking, and not liking is not liking. My heart already belongs to another woman, so how can I like my cousin? That would be unfair to her!"
Jie Jing'an pointed to his chest.
It was rare to see Jie Jing'an look so affectionate, and Qin Yun really didn't want to pour cold water on him!
But they were destined to have no future together!
Moreover, she didn't like this arrogant fellow Jie Jing'an!
After saying so much, not receiving a response from Qin Yun, Jie Jing'an said irritably, "Why aren't you speaking!"
"I have nothing to say!" Qin Yun said seriously.
"Alas! It's useless to talk to you about this. I'll have to find a solution myself!"
Find a solution?
What did this guy intend to do?
"Your Highness, what are you going to do?"
"Of course, I'm going to find a way to get the Empress Dowager to retract her decree! I can't ruin my cousin Yan's life!"
Alright! If he insisted on this, then forget what she said earlier!
The carriage soon arrived at the bustling marketplace!
Qin Yun and Jie Jing'an alighted from the carriage one after another!
The night market was truly lively, with myriad lights illuminating the area. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Master, look... so many people! It seems like there's a riddle-guessing game over there. Shall we go and take a look?"
Qin Yun nodded, and the two quickly arrived at the riddle-guessing spot!
Jie Jing'an behind them looked speechless!
Only women liked such places. Why did Qin Yun like it too!
She thought she just saw that kid smile.
He usually put on a stern face, but today he was so happy looking at lanterns. He truly had no worldly experience!
Jie Jing'an trailed behind Qin Yun with a look of disdain, but he still followed slowly!
"Young lady, do you like this lantern? If you guess the riddle written on it correctly, this lantern will be yours!" the shopkeeper enthusiastically introduced to Qin Yun and her companions!
Hong Fu was very fond of the lantern, so she turned to Qin Yun for help.
She whispered, "Master, I want this lantern. I know you are talented; just try to guess one!"
Hong Fu tugged at Qin Yun's sleeve, shaking it incessantly, her voice full of cooing endearments.
"Alright, alright, I'll give it a try!" Qin Yun gently tapped Hong Fu's forehead as a sign of affection!
Jie Jing'an, standing nearby, couldn't stand it anymore. What was wrong with these two? Public displays of affection, weren't they? It was utterly improper!
"Qin Yun, mind your words and deeds. As an official of the court, how can you engage in intimate behavior with a maidservant on the street!"
Qin Yun frowned. This guy was too meddlesome!
"She's not my maidservant. What nonsense are you talking about!"
Jie Jing'an couldn't understand and asked curiously, "Not a maidservant? Then is she your mistress? Or perhaps... she's your new concubine!"
"Your Highness, what is my relationship with Master has nothing to do with you!" Hong Fu said coldly.
Jie Jing'an put his hands on his hips, angered. "Qin Yun, please discipline her properly. She knows I'm a prince, yet she dares to speak to me like this. How unruly!"
"What's so great about being a prince? What's the difference between you and a parasite!" Hong Fu seemed to have a quarrel with Jie Jing'an!
Qin Yun, seeing this, quickly pulled Hong Fu behind her.
Seeing Jie Jing'an about to fly into a rage, Qin Yun quickly said, "Your Highness, you are magnanimous and don't hold grudges against trivial matters. Don't argue with a woman!"
"Qin Yun, you're still protecting her. Look at her attitude just now! So disrespectful!"
Qin Yun felt somewhat embarrassed!
She knew very well why Hong Fu was angry!
Who would be happy to be called a concubine or a mistress!
"Your Highness, did you consider... that your careless words just now could ruin a young lady's reputation?"
"But she was so intimate with you just now, anyone would think that way!"
Qin Yun sighed. "They can think what they want, but you shouldn't speak such nonsense! You're also at fault here. I think we should let it go, and you both shouldn't argue."
Hong Fu naturally listened to Qin Yun!
Whatever Qin Yun said was what she followed!
But Jie Jing'an was not so easy to negotiate with!
"Qin Yun, what do you take me for? For any maidservant to insult me like this? You must give me an explanation for this matter!"