Chapter 36 Family Heirloom
Chapter 36 Family Heirloom
Looking at Yin Youyou in front of him, veins bulged on Dongfang Mo's forehead, as if he had been holding back something. Finally, he couldn't help but said, "If you promise to marry me on the eighth day of next month, I will let you go."
Yin Youyou opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, Dongfang Mo interrupted him, "Don't think about rejecting me. You promised me ten promises. As long as they don't violate the laws of the court, you can do them. Now I want you to fulfill them yourself."
Yin Youyou didn't dare to look him in the eye. She turned her head and looked away. After thinking for a while, she said, "Why me? I believe that a woman who wants to marry a prince can go around Kyoto City."
Dongfang Mo said seriously, "Because, if I don't marry you, they will force another woman to come, so I would rather that woman be you. I know you don't want to be bound, so you only need to be a contractual husband and wife with me for one year. After one year, if you don't want to stay in Prince Jin's Mansion anymore, I will divorce you and give you freedom."
One year agreement, divorce?
According to his analysis, the reality is indeed like this, and so is she. If she doesn't marry Dongfang Mo, she probably will marry her scumbag father or the powerful people such as the Crown Prince or the King of the South. Instead of them, it is better to marry the man in front of her. At least after she enters the mansion, she will be a princess, and she won't have to face her mother-in-law in the future, and there will not be so many troubles, so she will be more free.
"Well, alright! I'll reluctantly agree to your request. Come, let's just clap our hands and divorce in a year. Don't lie to me. If you lie to me, you're a dog."
Yin Youyou stretched out her hand and high-fived Dongfang Mo's big hand.
At last, she frowned and said, "Hey, why don't you let me go? How long are you going to hold me? Don't fall in love with me. I won't be responsible because we are a contractual husband and wife relationship."
Dongfang Mo slowly loosened his hand, and was again angered by her words and laughed. What a scumbag, she seemed to be saying that even if she slept with him in the future, she would never admit responsibility.
"You're not leaving yet? Want to stay overnight?" Yin Youyou saw that Dongfang Mo didn't seem to have any intention of leaving, so she hurriedly urged him.
"If the princess wants me to stay, it's not impossible." Dongfang Mo raised Yin Youyou's chin with his finger and teased her.
Yin Youyou slapped his hand away, "Tsk, who wants to keep you here? Go back to your palace."
Dongfang Mo just smiled without saying anything. Suddenly, he took out a jade pendant from his chest and gently placed it in Yin Youyou's hand.
"Here, this is my heirloom. This belongs to my mother, who said she would pass it on to her future daughter-in-law. You must keep it safe and don't lose it. If it is lost, then you will want to divorce me."
Yin Youyou suddenly felt that the jade pendant in her hand was a hot potato. How could she not give up this heirloom?
But before Yin Youyou could say anything, Dongfang Mo just said, "Go to bed early" and left towards the window.
The amount of information tonight is a bit too much, and she needs to take some time to digest it. This straight male chauvinist doesn't understand romance at all, and is simply frightening everywhere.
The most urgent thing is to hide the jade pendant first. One year later, she will have to rely on it to get away with He Li!
But no one can predict what will happen in the future, so just live well in the present.
Dongfang Mo returned to the palace leisurely, the smile on his lips was as bright as a summer night and never faded.
He couldn't help but reach out and touch his lips lightly. The unique touch of Yin Youyou passed through his fingertips like an electric current, making him intoxicated.
This feeling made him have slightly different expectations for the days to come.
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The next morning, Fengyi Palace.
"Your son greets the Queen Mother." After Dongfang Jun retired from court, he hurried to Wang Hui's bedroom.
Wang Hui raised her head slightly, with a hint of surprise in her eyes: "Oh? How come you have time to come and sit with me today?"
Dongfang Jun smiled slightly, sat down below Wang Hui, and spoke gently: "I just wanted to come and see you, mother. I wonder how you are doing these days?"
After hearing this, Wang Hui smiled lovingly, "My mother is still in good health. But you are busy with government affairs every day. You should take care of yourself and don't let me worry."
When mentioning this, Wang Hui's eyes flashed with anticipation: "Jun'er, your mother is still waiting to hold her grandson, you have to work harder."
Dongfang Jun heard this, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it and responded gently: "Yes, I understand. Thank you for your concern, mother."
He paused, as if thinking about something, and finally asked: "Mother, why was Yin Youyou betrothed to Dongfang Mo? Do you know the reason?"
Speaking of this, Wang Hui was extremely upset. He had clearly told her that she was to be a concubine, but he had given her to the main wife. Wasn't this a slap in her face? Was he guarding against them, mother and son?
She put away her thoughts and pretended to say, "My mother doesn't know about this. Wasn't it your father who issued the decree to grant the marriage?"
"My father actually arranged for Yin Youyou to be married to him. Why? You know, Yin Youyou originally loved me. If I marry her into the prince's mansion, won't we have one more force?" Dongfang Jun frowned, his voice revealing a hint of confusion and unwillingness.
Wang Hui's face darkened when she heard this, and she said sternly, "Jun'er, this matter is a done deal, don't mention it again. Since Yin Youyou has been betrothed to Prince Jin, you should let go of your obsession. If your father knew that you were thinking about your brother's wife, wouldn't it be against moral principles and disgraceful!"
Dongfang Jun listened silently at the side. Although he was dissatisfied, he could only suppress his anger and bowed his head respectfully, "Mother, you are right. I know I was wrong."
Dongfang Jun was unwilling, but he dared not disobey the order. Although Wang Hui was strict, she was also full of helplessness and worry...
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In the imperial study on the other side, Dongfang Luo paced back and forth in front of the imperial desk, with no intention of reviewing memorials.
Suddenly, he made a decision, "No matter what, I'm going to go out for a meal, get my old clothes, and prepare the carriage."
"Your Majesty, you can't do that!" Eunuch Li hurried forward to dissuade him.
Dongfang Luo stared at Eunuch Li fiercely, "Why not? I just like to eat Shanjianlou's dishes. As the ruler of a country, do I have no choice in what to eat?"
Eunuch Li lowered his head and accepted the abuse. At the same time, he was thinking about whether there was any way to let him eat the delicious food of Shanjianlou. Now he had it.
"Your Majesty, I have a good idea. I will ask someone to go to Shanjian Tower to buy it and bring it to the palace. What do you think?"
"Of course you can, but you have to be quick. I can't wait any longer. I want to eat, eat..." Dongfang Luo said anxiously, "But you have to ask Prince Jin to buy it for me. He is the one with the least time. Ask him to bring it to the palace for me. Remember, I want all the signature dishes. Go quickly."
"Yes, I will obey your command." Eunuch Li agreed and made arrangements immediately.
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