Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage-Chapter 924 - : The Three of Us_1

Chapter 924: Chapter 924: The Three of Us_1

Li Hongyuan’s eyes were fixed on a document. He reacted without much change to the news, responding mildly, “Is that so? Which family have they chosen?”

“Not yet decided.”

“Is Jin Liangyuan willing to leave?”

“Whether she leaves or not, she has no right to make the decision.” Liu Quan respectfully replied with a smile, “The Princess Consort has a heart like a Bodhisattva. She said that if Jin Liangyuan is willing to leave, they will find a good family for her. If she does not wish to leave, she may stay in the East Palace, which will certainly continue to provide for her as always, without any mistreatment. However,…”

“What?”

“However, she will no longer be able to pursue love anymore.” Liu Quan added in a soft voice, “Jin Liangyuan must understand this in her heart. She is a woman from Silla, and you, Sir, will certainly not lay a finger on her.”

Li Hongyuan asked, “Did you hear about the interesting thing that the Princess Consort said about me because of this?”

Liu Quan laughed, “As a servant, I dare not make presumptions about the Princess Consort’s thoughts.”

“She said I’m afraid of Jin Man because she’s from Silla, I am a coward. How did the emperor not fear this kind of situation? He dotes on Concubine Ya so much more. It is clear that I am less assertive than the emperor.”

Liu Quan laughed, “The Princess Consort seems to have misunderstood you, Sir.”

“Oh?”

“You, a coward? In my opinion, you are simply in love with the Princess Consort, and have no room in your heart for anyone else.”

“You too, speaking always about love. Is it that you want to find yourself a palace girl?”

“Not at all, I never had such a thought.” Liu Quan hurriedly explained, “I am but a eunuch, not even a complete man. Why should I bring trouble to someone else? In this life, I only wish to serve you well, sir, and that would be enough for me.”

Li Hongyuan chuckled and said nothing.

…

Jiang Ning brought half a watermelon home to her parents’ house and ran into her brother Jiang Yi and his father Jiang Ruobai sitting under the grapevine, engrossed in a game of chess.

Seeing the watermelon in her arms, Jiang Yi laughed, “We have plenty at home, why did you bring it all the way here?”

“This one is different. I hand-picked it from the farmer’s stand and chilled it in spring water for half the day. It’s incredibly sweet and refreshing.”

Jiang Yi laughed, “The way you describe it makes it sounds irresistible. Let me try some.”

Jiang Ning scooped a piece with a spoon and fed it to him.

It was indeed sweet.

Jiang Ning also scooped a piece for Jiang Ruobai.

Jiang Ruobai smiled, “This must be your eighth visit this month, isn’t it? They can barely hold all the submissions at the Bureau of Rites. Weren’t you supposed to establish a good reputation for virtue and wisdom? Have you given up on that now?”

Jiang Ning laughed, “I’m just visiting my parents. I’m not doing anything unscrupulous or villainous. Plus, it doesn’t harm my reputation. Can I watch you play chess?”

“You can watch, but don’t touch the chess pieces!”

Jiang Yi glared at her.

There were occasions when she disturbed the game, just as Jiang Ruobai was on the verge of losing.

Jiang Ruobai sat back and laughed as he watched his children bickering, he stated, ” The war in the north seems to be almost won.”

Jiang Ning and Jiang Yi exchanged a glance, both understood he was not referring to their squabble, but the war in the north against the Rouran.

Jiang Yi remarked, “The Rouran have just surrendered, and the Great Sheng’s soldiers suffered heavy losses.”

Jiang Ning, however, was full of confidence, “With Uncle in command, and taking advantage of the natural defences of Silla, we will certainly win.”

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“Silla is easy to defend but hard to attack, yet wasn’t it captured by the Prince of Zhao?”

“That’s because the Prince of Zhao had spent years preparing and was familiar with the region. This war, if led by someone else, would have been far more difficult.” Jiang Ruobai slowly replied, “What do you two think, now that the Prince of Zhao has taken Silla, will he really help the Great General against the Rouran?”