Chapter 478 - Chapter 478: Chapter 465: Difficulties for the Strong (1/2)

Chapter 478: Chapter 465: Difficulties for the Strong

“This matter… is not major but not minor either…”

“Put it this way, it’s just asking a little favor from Master Chu. If Master Chu deems this favor to be of little effort and is willing to help, then please do. However, if it is considered too difficult, then I wouldn’t want to bother Master Chu.”

At this moment, Zhuang Qingning seemed hesitant and perplexed. Her words were stuttering and her gaze was flickering.

What could possibly make the astute Zhuang Qingning so troubled and embarrassed was a matter that intrigued Chu Jinnian, “What exactly is this favor that Miss Zhuang is referring to?”

“Ahem…”

Zhuang Qingning cleared her throat awkwardly, “It’s somewhat complex to explain, but the premise is simple: I need someone to ward off those misguided admirers, like a shield.”

So this was it.

A keen light flashed in Chu Jinnian’s eyes as a hint of a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

This indeed was just like him. His former words in front of the Empress should have been identical to those of Zhuang Qingning.

This could be called a stroke of synchronicity…

“So, I wanted to ask Master Chu if I could borrow Jing Zhao from his side. I could then announce that Jing Zhao is my fiancé who I have been engaged to since childhood.”

Zhuang Qingning continued somewhat sheepishly, “Jing Zhao is always with Master Chu, spending most of his days in the capital city, rarely coming here. So, even if others wanted to investigate, they wouldn’t find out much.”

“Since we’re far apart, it probably wouldn’t affect Jing Zhao’s reputation in the capital city, nor would it interfere with his marriage talks.”

“I just don’t know if Jing Zhao is already engaged, if this proposal would be a burden on him or if he would agree. So, I also wanted to ask Master Chu to assist in enquiring…”

Zhuang Qingning took a deep breath and put forth all her thoughts.

Seeing that after a lengthy discussion, Chu Jinnian only sat there pensively, showing no sign of response, she sighed, “Perhaps I’ve made unreasonable demands. If Master Chu feels this puts Jing Zhao in a difficult position…”

This was indeed a tough situation.

Chu Jinnian furrowed his eyebrows till they were close to forming a letter “川”, he looked at Zhuang Qingning and managed to utter a sentence, “Miss Zhuang, to be honest, Jing Zhao is already engaged, and his fiancé is even working in his home in the capital city.”

“If the household servants cannot keep a tight lid on this, it might easily create misunderstandings…”

“I see.” Zhuang Qingning nodded in understanding, feeling slightly despondent inside, “I have been rude, Master Chu. Please consider this matter as never having been mentioned.”

As expected, she had been too presumptuous.

Zhuang Qingning felt a pang of annoyance and fell silent, keeping her head low.

Was that the end of it?

Seeing that Zhuang Qingning had no intention of continuing, Chu Jinnian felt compelled to say, “In fact, if Miss Zhuang really wishes to find someone to help, it wouldn’t be a difficult task.”

“Oh?”

Zhuang Qingning’s eyes lit up all of a sudden, “Does Master Chu mean to say that there might be suitable men among his servants or guards who could assist me?”

Chu Jinnian was left speechless.”