The little girl is charming and adorable, like a bright and innocent little sun. But survival is the priority. It's best not to marry such a girl to my eldest brother. Guagua, remember this. When we get back to the manor, we'll tell our beautiful mother that among the girls my eldest brother is considering, we should put aside the portrait of the youngest daughter of the Minister of Personnel.
[Host, take a look at your older brother's eyes first.]
Shen Mingzhu turned to look at Shen Qinghong, who was staring intently at Gu Caiwei.
[Guagua, this is bad! Is my big brother eyeing that girl?]
Shen Qinghong: I just wanted to see what was so special about her.
Shen Qingbo: Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda!
You were destined to meet but not to be together!
[Host, you'll have to ask your older brother's feelings about that!]
Shen Qinghong quickly lowered his head and silently drank the tea on the table.
Wan Zhenzhen glanced at Shen Qinghong secretly, then lowered her head shyly.
[Guagua, what do you think about letting our eldest brother marry Wan Zhenzhen?]
[Host, it will be very difficult for Wan Zhenzhen to enter your elder brother's marital palace; it will be a long and winding road.]
Shen Mingzhu looked at Shen Qinghong with sympathy, not expecting her older brother to have so many problems.
Shen Qinghong was shocked. Was his wedding going to be so complicated?
He's the most sought-after young man in Shengjing!
Shen Qingbo pursed his lips, "My older brother is in a bit of a predicament!"
Crown Prince Yan Beichen, in the next private room, also fell into deep thought.
He never expected that Shen Mingzhu's elder brother, Shen Qinghong, would have such a tendency to bring misfortune to his wives!
Seeing that Shen Mingzhu wasn't in a good mood, the system quickly spoke up.
[Don't worry, host. The rich girls who have their eyes on your older brother are all devoted to him and wholeheartedly in love with him. He's doing just fine!]
Shen Mingzhu: ...She wasn't worried.
She was worried about her future sister-in-law.
[Host, your elder brother's marriage is still a long way off. Keep reading, Lord Ye has gone to Jinlu Pavilion; it seems he's going to have another beautiful dress made!]
Should we go take a look?
[I want it!!!]
Shen Mingzhu quickly greeted the young ladies and nimbly left Shuiyun Pavilion, heading to Jinlu Pavilion, which was not far away.
Wow! It's Suzhou embroidery! Lady Ye has such good taste, she really know how to choose!
Hearing Shen Mingzhu's thoughts, Ye Rongyi's heart leaped into his throat.
At this time, wasn't Shen Mingzhu supposed to be at Hanlin Academy?
Why did she come to Jinlu Pavilion?
He looked around but didn't see anyone.
He was certain that what he had just heard was Lord Shen's innermost thoughts.
At this moment, the three Shen siblings were peering out the door, ready to take a look and then go back.
Unexpectedly, the voice of Crown Prince Yan Beichen came from behind.
Why don't you go in?
"Your Highness!"
Shen Qinghong and Shen Qingbo quickly bowed.
"No need for formalities, please come in with me and have a look."
Ye Rongyi bowed, and Yan Beichen led Shen Mingzhu to a pink dress covered with a layer of pearl gauze, which looked stunning and beautiful in the sunlight.
He looked at Shen Mingzhu.
"Mingzhu, do you like it? I'll have someone send it to your residence."
[Guagua, look! The Crown Prince looks so wealthy and powerful!]
[Host, he's the owner; the entire Golden Thread Pavilion belongs to him. Giving his fiancée a few clothes is just a small favor.]
"Cough cough cough..."
Yan Beichen coughed a few times, truly having no secrets from Guagua.
Thinking about their wedding night, they might not...
His ears turned red.
He's overthinking it!
Then he took a light purple ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress).
"Mingzhu, look at this. This was personally embroidered by Master Qingyun, a Suzhou embroidery master, over three months. It is a rare treasure of the season."
"It's quite beautiful; the patterns on it are very lifelike."
"If you like it, that's fine."
With just a glance, the shop assistant retrieved the dress and its packaging.
The young ladies who had followed along were filled with envy.
His Highness the Crown Prince dotes on Miss Shen.
Miss Shen is so lucky!
[Guagua, shouldn't His Highness the Crown Prince be in the Imperial Study discussing matters with Emperor Jingyuan and his ministers right now?]
[Host, after the Crown Prince saw you off to the Hanlin Academy, he went to the Prime Minister's residence to remove the Gu poison from Lin . Now that Lin Gu poison has been resolved, he was having tea with someone at Shuiyun Pavilion when he happened to run into you. Now that you've come to Jinlu Pavilion, it's a good opportunity for him to show off.]
No sooner had he finished speaking than Yan Beichen selected several more dresses and had the shop assistant pack them up and send them to the Marquis of Changping's residence.
The Shen brothers, Shen Qinghong and Shen Qingbo, exchanged a knowing glance and smiled knowingly.
[Host, be warned, your rival will arrive on the battlefield in three seconds!]
Um?
[Guagua, is Crown Prince Yan Beichen's troublesome romantic entanglement?]
Then everyone looked at Crown Prince Yan Beichen.
Sure enough, a moment later, a girl in a lake-blue dress rushed to Crown Prince Yan Beichen's side, tears streaming down her face.
"Brother Crown Prince, you're finally awake! Han'er is finally relieved!"
"Cousin Zhou, please be mindful of your manners! There are so many people here!"
Zhou Zihan was very disappointed.
"Crown Prince, what's wrong? It's me, Zihan. Don't you recognize me? Why are you being so distant?"
Shen Mingzhu watched the two being intimate, her heart pounding with suppressed emotion.
[Crown Prince, it's me, Mingzhu! Crown Prince, please don't ignore me! Crown Prince, please don't!]
As soon as she finished speaking, Crown Prince Yan Beichen quickly distanced himself from Zhou Zihan and went to Shen Mingzhu's side.
"Cousin Zihan, this is Miss Shen from the Marquis of Changping's mansion, also known as Lord Shen of the Hanlin Academy, and my future Crown Prince's consort. In the future, when you meet her, just remember to treat her as you would treat me."
Looking at Shen Mingzhu in front of him, she pursed his lips.
"Brother Crown Prince, she's that Shen Mingzhu! But she's not really like that!"
[Guagua, look at her arrogant attitude! Does she think I'm dead? Let me see the melon on her body. What is she so proud of?]
Upon hearing this, Yan Beichen closed his eyes and then opened them again, looking at Zhou Zihan with displeasure.
"Zihan, watch your mouth. Where did your manners and upbringing go?"
"Brother Crown Prince!!!"
After saying that, she tried to grab Yan Beichen's arm, but he skillfully dodged her and then quickly ran to Shen Mingzhu's side.
"Princess Consort, protect me!"
Shen Mingzhu's eyes widened. Which of them saw that you needed protection?
As Zhou Zihan approached Shen Mingzhu, a somewhat playful voice rang in her ears.
[Host, Zhou Zihan is the daughter of the Minister of War. She's arrogant and domineering, relying on being the Empress's niece and the Crown Prince's cousin. She frequently beats and punishes servants. Her favorite thing to do is cling to Crown Prince Yan Beichen, desperately wanting to marry her beloved cousin. However, Crown Prince Yan Beichen dislikes her intensely, even to the point of loathing her. But to maintain his dignity and prestige, he can only offer perfunctory words. Since you're here today, the Crown Prince probably asked you to protect him to avoid misunderstandings.]
After all, boys need to protect themselves when they're out and about.
Zhou Zihan looked at Yan Beichen with tears in her eyes, as if she had encountered a heartless man.
"Wuuu Wuuu Wuuu!!!"
"Wuuu Wuuu Wuuu!!!"
Finally, her face flushed red as if a hot potato is stuck in her throat.
In the very end, she actually cried.
"Brother Crown Prince, you're so mean!"
"I like you so much, i like you so much, and you actually hate Han'er? Han'er will never talk to you again!"
"Waaaaah..."