Ling Jingshu obviously felt that this sentence came out of nowhere, and frowned slightly: “Your Highness, what is your intention in suddenly mentioning the King of Yan? I have only met the King of Yan twice, and I am not familiar with him at all.”

Although her tone was not very respectful, the Imperial Grandson’s mood surprisingly improved, and his brows relaxed: “Sixth Uncle has an unstable temperament, moodiness, and is very difficult to deal with. He probably has some interest in you now, so he will inevitably pester you for a while. Just ignore him.”

Ling Jingshu did not respond, but looked at the Imperial Grandson with a strange look: “Your Highness specially summoned me here, is it to tell me this?”

Of course not!

The Imperial Grandson pursed his thin lips even tighter. He clearly had a lot to say, but when it came to his lips, he couldn’t say a word!

What an awkward and annoying personality!

The Imperial Grandson secretly regretted himself. He missed this opportunity, and he didn’t know when they would meet alone again. No matter what, he had to show his true feelings.

The Imperial Grandson took a deep breath, cleared his throat, and said, “Actually, I specifically asked you to come here because I have something very important to tell you.”

The pronoun unconsciously changed to the casual and intimate “I”, and the tone was deliberately softened.

Unfortunately, the effect was not good. His facial lines were still tense, and his tone became stiff and strange: “Mother talked to me about my wedding last night. Mother already has a favorite candidate in mind. Either the biǎomèi from the Su family or the biǎomèi from the Jiang family…”

At this point, the Imperial Grandson’s tone became somewhat obscure.

Being born in an imperial family, one was born with wealth and splendor that others couldn’t match, but one also had many frustrations. Doing whatever one wanted was the most luxurious thing in the world.

Even if you were the Imperial Grandson, you couldn’t have everything you wanted.

The Imperial Grandson paused, then continued, “One must obey one’s parents’ orders in all life matters, and I am no exception.”

Ling Jingshu’s expression remained unchanged, and she even had a proper smile on her lips: “Miss Su and Miss Jiang are both talented and beautiful ladies from famous families. Congratulations to His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson.”

When she heard this, she didn’t feel jealous or anything strange at all!

The Imperial Grandson’s dark brows were slightly furrowed, and his tone naturally revealed a little unhappiness: “Besides congratulations, don’t you have anything else to say to me?”

You heard that I want to marry another woman, but you don’t mind at all?

Ling Jingshu slightly restrained her smile, raised her eyes, and her gaze was clear: “Hearing such good news, I am naturally happy for Your Highness. When Your Highness gets married, I will definitely give you a generous gift to express my feelings…”

The smile disappeared from the Imperial Grandson’s face, his breathing became rapid and unstable, and his right hand subconsciously clenched into a fist.

Although he had never experienced love and was somewhat unfamiliar with love, he was still sharp and perceptive.

Ling Jingshu looked calm and nonchalant. She was not caught off guard by the news that her lover was about to marry someone else, nor did she have any emotions such as shock, astonishment, grief, etc.

She was so calm and peaceful!

After being tormented and struggling for a whole night, he now looked like a fool!

She had no thoughts about him at all.

All the words that followed were stuck in his throat.

The Imperial Grandson’s body trembled slightly, and a complex anger flashed across his face. His voice was suppressed and low, and he asked again stubbornly: “Ling Jingshu, do you really have nothing else to say to me?”

…

Those cold and deep eyes seemed to be burning with burning flames, enveloping her tightly.

How could she not guess what he really wanted to hear?

He hoped that she would be disappointed and distressed because of his marriage, he expected her to say that she didn’t mind him marrying someone else, he hoped that she would marry him as a concubine.

His intentions were not difficult to guess; they were clearly revealed in his eyes.

As long as she nodded according to his wishes, showing a little sadness, a little shyness, and a little joy, she could completely win the heart of the young man in front of her.

If she wanted revenge, relying on the power of the Crown Prince’s Mansion was the best way. Marrying him was also the most labor-saving shortcut.

With her cunning and acting skills, she could use some tricks to deal with him. The strange disease that prevented her from getting close to men can also become one of her ways to protect herself…

Beauty was a woman’s greatest weapon. As long as she was willing, she could climb this big tree!

However, she disdained and was unwilling to do such a disgusting deception!

Ling Jingshu clenched her hands, then slowly loosened them, and said in a gentle voice: “Your Highness, what exactly do you mean by asking this? If Your Highness is dissatisfied with my answer, please tell me. I am stupid and cannot guess what Your Highness is thinking.”

Stupid?

She was so smart that she saw through all his thoughts. She was pretending just because she didn’t want to have a falling out with him!

The Imperial Grandson looked at the girl in front of him and suddenly felt that the familiar face was so strange.

His mind was blank and his whole body was cold.

All the tension, anxiety, hope, and joy were extinguished by this basin of ice water.

He wanted to rush forward, grab her arm tightly, and ask her again about her feelings.

The remaining pride in his body stopped him. He just stood there stiffly, staring at her intently. His eyes seemed focused, but actually, he was dazed.

…

Ling Jingshu was actually not as calm as she appeared.

She stood there silently, but her thoughts were racing.

The Imperial Grandson was so proud and arrogant, and after being rejected so tactfully and clearly by her, he would not do anything drastic, right? And he would not force her to do anything, right?

If he got angry and lost his temper, not to mention anything else, it would be inconvenient for Ah Xiao to treat his eye disease in the future.

After an unknown amount of time, the Imperial Grandson finally opened his mouth and uttered a few words: “You leave first.”

Ling Jingshu unexpectedly did not take the opportunity to leave, but stepped forward and whispered: “Your Highness, can you give me some more time? I have something important to tell you.”

Important thing?

The Imperial Grandson’s already cold and desolate heart suddenly moved, his eyes regained their brilliance, and there was an unconscious hope in his voice: “What’s the matter?”

Ling Jingshu lowered her head slightly, avoiding his surprised and burning gaze: “This matter is of great importance. After I finish speaking, no matter whether Your Highness agrees or not, please keep it a secret for me. Never let anyone else know.”

Was it a secret that only he would know?

The Imperial Grandson’s heartbeat accelerated rapidly, and blood rushed to his head. He agreed without thinking: “Okay, I promise you. What we said today will only known to you and me, and I will never tell anyone else.”

Ling Jingshu thanked him with gratitude and paused for a moment as if she were considering how to tell the secret.

The Imperial Grandson showed no impatience at all, and his eyes were filled with eager anticipation.

(End of this chapter)