0p0 Chapter 1141 [The Wrong Couple 2]
Chapter 1141 [The Wrong Couple 2]
On this day, the sun was shining brightly, and Zhaoyang was in a good mood and came to the Third Prince's mansion again. However, when she stepped into the mansion, she was surprised to find that there were other people in the mansion. She felt a little embarrassed and felt that it was inappropriate for her to be there at this time, so she planned to turn around and leave.
Just as Zhaoyang turned around, a familiar voice suddenly sounded: "Zhaoyang, since you are here, why don't you just leave without saying hello?"
Zhaoyang turned around when she heard the voice, and saw Zijun looking at her with a smile. She quickly bowed and said, "Hello, Third Brother. I didn't know that you were entertaining guests in the mansion today. I am rude, and I hope you won't blame me. I will take my leave now and come to see you another day."
Seeing this, Zi Jun waved his hand and said, "Stop, Zhaoyang, since you are here, please sit down first. Come, let me introduce you, these three are important figures in Aolong Castle." He pointed to the three men standing aside and continued to introduce, "This is Shi Wuji, the head of Aolong Castle, this is the second son Shi Wuhen, and this is Shi Wujie. Wuji, this is my sister, Princess Zhaoyang."
Upon hearing this, Shi Wuji and the others bowed to Zhaoyang and said in unison: "Greetings, Princess."
Seeing this, Zhaoyang hurriedly returned the greeting and said with a smile: "You don't have to be so polite. Since you are my third brother's friend, you are naturally my friend as well. Just call me Zhaoyang. There is no need to call me princess, which would make it seem strange."
When Shi Wuji and the others heard this, they looked at each other, smiled, and answered in unison, "Yes."
"Royal brother, you just need to entertain the guests. This princess will go to see Xuetuan." Zhaoyang said softly with a slight smile on her lips.
"Okay." Zijun responded with a smile. He knew Zhaoyang liked Xuetuan and understood her desire to go and see him.
Zhaoyang turned and left, her light steps like a dancing butterfly. Her figure gradually went farther and farther, disappearing from everyone's sight.
"Who is Xuetuan?" After Zhaoyang left, Shi Wujie couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked.
"Xuetuan is a Persian cat raised by Zhaoyang." Zijun explained patiently with a smile on his face, "The cat is snow-white, its fur is as soft as silk, and its eyes are as bright as sapphires. It is very cute."
"Persian cat? Can I go with you to take a look?" A hint of excitement flashed in Shi Wujie's eyes. He was full of anticipation for this mysterious Persian cat.
"Wujie." Shi Wuhen shouted hurriedly when he saw this. He felt that this was a little inappropriate.
However, before Shi Wuhen could finish, Zi Jun smiled and said, "It's okay, Lin San, you can take Master Shi San to Lin Garden."
"This isn't appropriate. After all, Her Royal Highness the Princess is still there." Shi Wuhen looked embarrassed. He was worried that this would cause inconvenience to Zhaoyang.
"It's okay, Zhaoyang won't mind." Zijun waved his hand and said in a relaxed tone.
Shi Wujie was overjoyed to get Zijun's permission. He couldn't wait to say, "Then big brother, second brother, I'll leave first." After that, he happily followed Lin San away.
"Your Highness, my third brother is just a child. I hope Your Highness can forgive him." Shi Wuji said sincerely with a smile on his face.
Zi Jun smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said, "No problem, no problem. I won't argue with a child."
Shi Wuji felt relieved to see Zi Jun being so generous, and then said, "I came here this time to ask for an important favor." As he spoke, he took out a jade pendant from his bosom and handed it to Zi Jun carefully, and continued, "I only know that this jade pendant came from the Su family in Hangzhou, but I can't find any clues if I investigate further. Your Highness has a wide network of contacts, so I would like to ask Your Highness to help me find out the story behind this jade pendant."
Zi Jun took the jade pendant and examined it carefully. The jade pendant was emerald green, crystal clear, and engraved with exquisite patterns. It was obviously a valuable treasure. He gently stroked the jade pendant, feeling its warm texture, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "I have heard a little about this Su family. Su Guangping of the Su family is a man with deep scheming, greed, selfishness, and profit-seeking. For the sake of profit, he can do anything."
Shi Wuji nodded and agreed, "I've also heard that Su Guangping has seven daughters."
Zi Jun continued, "Yes, among his seven daughters, one was treated as a servant since she was young. This daughter's name is Yang Yiliu. However, Yang Yiliu and Su Guangping have completely different personalities. She is kind-hearted and tough. Su Guangping also has a daughter named Su Huaner. Su Huaner and Yang Yiliu look about the same, but their personalities are very different. Su Huaner is timid and cowardly, while Yang Yiliu is very courageous."
"So what?" Shi Wuji looked at Zi Jun expressionlessly, seemingly not interested in what he said.
Zi Jun raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a sly smile, and said softly: "Of course it's a beauty trap. Don't you have three young masters in your Shi family? And you haven't married yet. This Su Huan'er and Yang Yiliu can be used. When the time comes, you only need to use a little charm, and you can easily get the jade pendant from them, right?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Wuji's face instantly turned gloomy. He stared at Zi Jun with wide eyes in disbelief and said sternly, "Zi Jun, what kind of ridiculous idea is this? How can the son of my Shi family resort to such despicable means?"
Seeing Shi Wuji so angry, Zi Jun quickly put away his smile and explained, "Okay, okay, I was just joking, don't take it seriously. But seriously, this Yang Yiliu knows a lot about the Su family. Are you really not going to give it a try?"
Shi Wuji still had an angry look on his face. He snorted coldly and said, "If you keep talking nonsense like this, I will really leave."
Seeing this, Zi Jun knew that Shi Wuji was really angry, so he quickly smiled and said, "Don't be angry, I'm just trying to find a solution. In fact, if you want to understand the matter of the jade pendant, there are other ways."
Shi Wuji stopped, looked at Zi Jun, and asked, "Oh? Do you have any other ideas?"
Zijun rolled his eyes and said, "My sister Zhaoyang can help."
"Princess Zhaoyang?" Shi Wuhen interrupted, with a hint of confusion on his face.
Zi Jun nodded and continued, "That's right. We can send Su Huan'er to Zhao Yang under the pretext of finding a study partner for him. Yang Yiliu is Su Huan'er's personal maid, so she will naturally go with them. This way, we will have a chance to get information about the jade pendant from them."
"But the Su family is not a family of officials. Her Royal Highness the Princess's companion should be a lady from an aristocratic family." Shi Wuhen said with a frown.
Zi Jun smiled slightly and answered confidently: "This hermit has a good plan. As long as Zhaoyang agrees, everything will be solved. Father listens to Zhaoyang the most."
Shi Wuji still had some doubts. He was worried that the princess might not agree to this, so he interrupted and asked, "But will the princess agree?"
Zijun said confidently, "Yes, Zhaoyang loves the hustle and bustle. Xiaoqiu, go call the princess over and tell her that the emperor wants to see her for something important."
"Yes, Your Highness." Xiao Qiu responded and turned to leave.
Not long after, Zhaoyang came in holding Xuetuan, followed closely by Shi Wujie.
"What does your royal brother want to see me about?" Zhaoyang asked curiously.
Zijun got straight to the point and said, "Zhaoyang, do you want to find a study partner?"
Zhaoyang blinked, as if she saw through Zijun's thoughts. She raised the corner of her mouth and said bluntly: "Royal brother, don't beat around the bush. If you have something to say, just say it directly. This princess doesn't buy it."
"The emperor wants to ask you for a favor. Just tell me whether you agree or not." Zijun looked at Zhaoyang seriously, with a hint of eagerness in his eyes.
Zhaoyang raised his lips slightly, looked at Zijun with a half-smile, and teased: "Brother, which girl have you fallen in love with? You are too embarrassed to meet her, so you want her to be my companion, so that you can get the upper hand, right?"
Zijun was embarrassed by what Zhaoyang said. He waved his hand and explained: "Of course not, you stupid girl, you are just talking nonsense."
Seeing this, Zhaoyang stopped teasing Zijun and put away his smile. He said seriously, "Okay, okay, if my brother says no, then it's not. Then my brother, just tell me who you want to be my companion."
Zijun took a deep breath and then slowly said, "I wonder if Zhaoyang has heard of the Su family in Hangzhou? The Su family has a daughter named Su Huaner. I think she would be a good companion for you, Zhaoyang."
Zhao Yang frowned after hearing this, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Su Huan'er? If I remember correctly, the Su family is a wealthy merchant family. The merchants are at the bottom of the social hierarchy. Brother, do you think the emperor will agree?"
"Zhaoyang, whatever your father says is the final word. As long as you agree, he will definitely agree." Zijun raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a confident smile, as if he was completely sure of Zhaoyang.
However, Zhaoyang was not moved by his words. She frowned slightly and opened her red lips: "Father may agree, but why must I, your brother, agree?" Her voice was clear and pleasant, but with a hint of stubbornness.
Seeing Zhaoyang's response, Shi Wuhen quickly interrupted and said, "Your Highness, this is something I'm asking the prince to do. I hope you can help me." His tone was sincere and his words were earnest, as if he really cared about this matter.
Upon hearing this, Zhaoyang's beautiful eyes turned to look at Shi Wuhen, and she opened her red lips slightly: "You are my royal brother's friends. Since you want my royal brother to do something for you, go to him. This princess can't help you with this." After saying that, she turned around lightly, as if she wanted to leave.
At this moment, Shi Wuji suddenly shouted loudly: "Princess, please stay!" His voice was low and powerful, as if it contained some irresistible power.
Hearing the voice, Zhaoyang paused, slowly turned around, stared at Shi Wuji with her beautiful eyes, waiting for his next words.
Shi Wuji took a deep breath and said slowly: "Your Highness, if Your Highness agrees, we in Aolong Castle owe you a condition. Your Highness can ask for anything, as long as I can do it." His words were loud and clear, revealing a determination and sincerity.
"Words are not enough, we need written proof. Why should our Princess believe your promise?" Ziyuan, the maid beside Zhaoyang, said seriously. She crossed her arms and stared at the person in front of her sharply, as if she was full of doubts about his words.
After hearing Ziyuan's words, Shi Wuji was silent for a moment, then answered readily, "Okay, I'll write it." He picked up the pen on the table and quickly wrote an IOU on the paper, his handwriting was neat and powerful. After finishing, he handed the IOU to Ziyuan.
Ziyuan took the IOU and read the contents carefully. After confirming that they were correct, she handed it to Zhaoyang. Zhaoyang took the IOU, glanced at it casually, and then asked Ziyuan to put it away for safekeeping.
"Okay, I agree." Zhaoyang's voice was clear and decisive. She nodded with satisfaction, indicating her agreement with Shi Wuji's promise. However, just when Shi Wuji was relieved, Zhaoyang suddenly said, "However, I heard that you have a sister named Shi Wuxia. It's just right to send her to the palace to be my companion."
This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, leaving Shi Wuji and Shi Wujie stunned. They looked at each other and answered almost at the same time: "No."
Shi Wuhen quickly explained: "Your Highness, Shi Wuxia has been spoiled by us brothers since she was a child. She has a bad temper and we are afraid that she will offend Your Highness. So she is not suitable to be your study partner. Your Highness can choose a lady from an aristocratic family as your study partner." His tone was sincere, hoping to convince Zhaoyang to change his mind.
"I am not a monster. I am just a study companion. Why are you so angry?" Zhaoyang said helplessly, seeming a little surprised by the reactions of the crowd. She sighed softly and continued, "Okay, since I have already agreed, I will definitely help. Third brother, I will leave first." After that, Zhaoyang turned around and prepared to leave.
"Zhaoyang, do you want your brother to send someone to send you back to the palace?" Zi Jun asked hurriedly when he saw this.
"No need. My second brother has already sent someone to pick me up. I will go back to the palace with him. Besides, my second brother has to go see my father." Zhaoyang replied with a smile.
"Oh, so that's how it is." Zijun nodded, "Okay then, be careful on the road."
"I know. Thank you for your concern, Third Brother." Zhaoyang waved to Zijun, then quickly walked out of the room.
After Zhaoyang left, Shi Wuhen said to Zijun with some concern: "My Lord, look at the princess's expression just now. Is she angry?"
Zijun smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said comfortingly: "It's okay, Zhaoyang is not angry, you don't have to care too much. She is just angry with me as a brother, but it doesn't matter, I will go to comfort her after a while." He paused, and then said: "Besides, since Zhaoyang promised you, she will definitely do it. I know this girl's temper very well. Although she sometimes has a little temper, she will never hesitate to do what she should do."