31 Ugly Granddaughter (2/2)
The worst part was, she wasn't even here to bear the responsibility for it!
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One day as the two were enjoying their daily breakfast, Commander Bai had happened to mention marriage proposals to the young girl as she ate her meal.
”Aiya, I never thought at this age I'd possess such an issue with having too many men court my granddaughter,” Commander Bai sighed. ”Old men like me ordinarily have to search for them, yet here they willingly offered themselves to you like a plate of meat!”
Serenely nibbling on the vegetables in front of her, Rin expressed a crooked helpless grin - the set of chopsticks sticking lightly into her rosy lips.
”Grandpa, you can't possibly be accusing me right?” Rin chuckled lightly.
”Yes, I do blame you!” Commander Bai huffed. ”For once I wish I was one of those old men with an ugly granddaughter!”
Rin twinkled her eyes dramatically at the old Commander's words. Stifling a laugh, Rin clears her throat.
”You're right grandpa it's my fault, I'll be certain to appear more hideous next time I plan to head out.” Rin smiled teasingly.
Naturally seeing her teasing expression, Commander Bai furrowed his noble brows but couldn't help but smile as well.
Moments of silent promptly passed between the two as they consumed their meal in a peaceful silence.
However, a thought that had been surfacing around the old Commander's mind continued to bother him.
Stealing a glance at Rin, he watched as the graceful young girl, now fifteen sipped her tea with a serene expression.
Dressed in a light blue silk hanfu, the girl's long sleeves shifted backward as she sipped her tea, slightly exposing her luscious soft pale skin on her arms.
Her dark silky hair was let out falling gently down her narrow shoulders - two small sets of soft haired buns placed on each side of her head.
Sensing a gaze on her, Rin lifts her bright emerald eyes to see the old Commander staring at her with an unreadable expression.
Placing on an awkward smile, Rin tilts her palm-sized head.
”Something wrong grandpa?”
As she smiled sheepishly, the small mole under her right eye curved upward - intentionally creating a gentle almost fairy-like noble presence to her.
Instantly realizing he had been caught staring, Commander Bai coughs lightly before carefully parting his thin lips to speak.
”Recently in court yesterday, the Emperor mentioned something interesting to me…” Commander Bai slowly spoke.
Although he had intentionally used the pleasant word, 'interesting' Rin could clearly see the apparent displeasure on the old man's unreadable face.
Remaining silent, Rin humbly waits for him to continue.
”He had broached the specific topic of his son, the noble Crown Prince searching for a young miss to marry. The topic of you and your unique talents in the Bai residence had also been brought up.” Commander Bai continued with a fierce frown. ”The Emperor reasonably claimed he would dearly like for you and the Crown Prince to instantly get acquainted...in the sincere hope of getting married and being the future Empress.”