PFC Chapter 215: The One I Love, a Promise to Grow Old
Chapter 215: The One I Love, a Promise to Grow Old
After a grand performance by more than ten young talents and noble ladies, almost another hour had passed and Jiang Jin was really bored sitting in the wheelchair.
The final result was self-evident. Tang Qianqian, whom he had never paid attention to, won the first place with her stunning dance. Of course, he didn't care about this result.
Jiang Jin looked at the cakes on the table, picked up a piece, took a bite, and thought, "Hmm?" It's not as delicious as the cakes made by my wife.
Then he put the remaining half in the empty bowl next to him, not wanting to take a second bite.
At this moment, Tang Qianqian, who had won the applause of the whole hall, shyly glanced at Jiang Jin, bowed to Jiang Xuanqing and Queen Mother Tang who were sitting on the throne, and then said:
"Your Majesty, Her Majesty the Queen Mother, I have admired Prince Jin since childhood. Tonight, I ask Your Majesty and Her Majesty the Queen Mother to grant me marriage. I look forward to a harmonious marriage with Prince Jin in the future."
After Tang Qianqian finished speaking, the entire hall fell into silence. Dayu was a country with an open-minded culture, and it was not uncommon for women to express their love for men. However, no one expected that Tang Qianqian would openly use this as a prize in the hall.
Therefore, many female members of the family in the hall were surprised at Tang Qianqian's boldness. Tang Qianqian's father, Tang Xuchi, who was sitting in the middle on the left and was currently the third-rank Minister of Personnel, also blushed and turned white at this moment.
Among the ministers, some who had thought more clearly realized that the stunning dance performed by the Tang family's daughter was not something that could be performed on a whim.
So, each official looked at Tang Xuchi with their own thoughts. Was this preparation for the Eighth Prince to win over Prince Jin?!
Jiang Jin, who had been standing aside and indifferent, looked at the shy woman kneeling in the middle of the hall after hearing this. His expression changed from indifferent to expressionless, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
After Tang Qianqian finished speaking, the smile on Jiang Xuanqing's face disappeared. He squinted his eyes and looked at Tang Qianqian in the hall. He was wondering if Tang Qianqian was sincere or fake? Was she marrying Jiang Jin because of her love for him, or was she forced to marry Jiang Jin because of her status?
Of course, he didn't care whether Tang Qianqian's feelings for Jiang Jin were genuine or fake. He just thought that the Tang family's intentions were a little too obvious!
The Eighth Brother hasn't even fully entered the court yet, so why can't he hold back?
"What does the Queen Mother think?"
Emperor Xuanhe thought for a moment without saying a word, then looked at the protagonist of the night, and the Empress Dowager who had contributed to this matter intentionally or unintentionally, and asked casually.
After hearing what Emperor Xuanhe said, Empress Dowager Tang still had a kind look on her face. She looked at Tang Qianqian who was kneeling in the hall, laughed, and then praised her.
"Hahahaha... This is a happy occasion. They are a talented couple and a beautiful girl. I think it's great!"
"Oh? Then Queen Mother thinks it's great! Huaizhi, what do you think?"
Emperor Xuanhe understood what the empress dowager meant. She agreed with the Tang family's approach, but Emperor Xuanhe's expression remained unchanged. He looked at Jiang Jin, who had not spoken a word from beginning to end, and asked.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jin slid his wheelchair into the center of the hall, beside the kneeling Tang Qianqian. Facing Emperor Xuan He, his eyes were firm, and his tone was still gentle, but with a certain unshakable determination:
"Father, I already have someone I love, and I've already promised her that I'll be with her until we're old. I won't marry any other woman except her in this life!"
After Jiang Jin said this, Emperor Xuanhe's expression eased a little.
Jiang Jin's words showed to a great extent that he had never had any involvement with the Tang family and would not surrender to Jiang Yi. He was still satisfied.
It's true that he favors Jiang Yi a little. Jiang Yi can also have his own trusted court officials, but his power cannot exceed that of his father, the emperor!
The virtuous concubine who sat under Emperor Xuanhe paused while holding the tea in her hand. A hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes, but she still had a smile on her face.
Tang Qianqian, who was kneeling on the ground, first looked incredulous, and then her face turned pale.
Tang Xuchi's face looked even uglier. He was embarrassed before, but now he was as black as the bottom of a pot!
He looked at his wife He from afar through the crowd. The expression on her face frightened He Qingyu, who was already worried about his daughter, and made him even more uneasy.
"Prince Jin, I have never heard that you have someone else you love. I would like you to tell me who she is and show me what kind of beauty in the world can catch your eye!"
Just when everyone in the room was thinking about their own things, Tang Qianqian, who was kneeling, had a look of unwillingness on her face. She controlled her tone and asked Jiang Jin in a trembling voice.
She wants to know who you are, a woman? Besides her, Tang Qianqian, who else in this world is worthy of Prince Jin?
"You? What qualifications do you have to ask about my wife?!"
When Jiang Jin heard the jealousy in the tone of the person next to him, a hint of sarcasm appeared in the corner of his eyes. His wife, this woman has no right to ask!
When Tang Qianqian heard this, hatred flashed in her eyes. She was extremely jealous of the woman whom Jiang Jin had never met before. This woman not only stole her Prince Jin, but also made her lose face!
One day, Tang Qianqian will not forgive her!
"Huaizhi, how can you be so ignorant of etiquette?"
Emperor Xuan He, who was sitting firmly on the high platform, looked at Jiang Jin and rebuked him, then tried to comfort Tang Qianqian who was kneeling in the hall. However, anyone with a discerning eye knew that this was actually a comfort to the Tang family.
"In that case, let's just leave it at that! Li Quan, have someone go to my private vault and fetch a pair of jade ruyi for Miss Tang.
What I said before still stands. Miss Tang can still make a wish to me, and I will do my best to satisfy you!"
"Your Majesty, I thank you. I can't think of any other wishes at this moment. I'm just feeling a little unwell. I beg Your Majesty and the Queen Mother to allow me to return home first. I'm sorry for disturbing your pleasure. I hope you will forgive me!"
Tang Qianqian, kneeling in the main hall, had a bitter look in her eyes. No matter what she thought, Xuan Hedi's final decision to give up made it clear that she was destined to lose face today.
She is still unmarried, and after today, there will definitely be no noble family who wants to marry her. Although with the influence of her father and grandfather, there will definitely be many people who want to marry her and marry into her Tang family, but she is still hit hard.
"That's right!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuan He did not punish Tang Qianqian, but just said two words lightly.
When the Empress Dowager saw that Emperor Xuanhe had made the decision, she didn't say much, but just ordered the palace maid beside her to get a set of headgear to give to Tang Qianqian.
Afterwards, Tang Qianqian was helped out of Chengfu Palace and left in a daze.
"Huaizhi, you are a prince, and your future wife is the future Princess Jin. I don't require you to marry a noble lady, but as long as you like, I will follow your wishes.
But the royal rules must be followed, and you should bring him to the palace for me and your mother to see!"
Although Emperor Xuanhe did not show it on his face, he was satisfied with Jiang Jin's actions today. Although his words seemed harsh, they did not actually mean any blame.
"Your Majesty is right. I will bring her to see you in person someday!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jin replied to Xuan Hedi respectfully, how could these people judge his wife for not following the rules?
However, he still wanted his wife to stand beside him in a dignified manner as a princess. He wanted the whole world to see them live in harmony and grow old together...
[I'll post one chapter first, and I'll give you the next one tomorrow. This writing is giving me a headache!]