Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: Chapter 414: Shooting Oneself in the Foot (1/2)

Chapter 427: Chapter 414: Shooting Oneself in the Foot

“Son, how about I stay by your side for a few more years, accompany you and respect you, is that okay?”

Chu Shengrui did not respond to Chu Yunzhao’s words immediately.

Chu Yunzhao, having failed to act cute and win over, straightforwardly said, “Father, how about this?”

“Since Jinnian and I were born in the same year, why not follow Jinnian’s lead? When he gets engaged, I will no longer delay. I will get married within the same year.”

“What do you think, Father?”

Because of the matter between King Qi and Princess Qi, Chu Jinnian has always been indifferent to marriage, even to the point of having a strong intent of never marrying. At his age, it seems that he hasn’t had any conversation with the daughters of honorable families.

The words that Chu Yunzhao said imply that he wants to use Chu Jinnian as a shield.

“Are you sure?” Chu Jinnian hooked his lips, glancing sideways at Chu Yunzhao.

There was a slight suggestion of mockery in his eyes.

Chu Yunzhao was taken aback.

Really…

All the changes in their expressions fell into Chu Shengrui’s eyes. He smiled lightly, “Since you have said so, wouldn’t I, your father, be too inhuman if I don’t agree?”

“So as you said, when Jinnian is married, you must be married too.”

“Wait, Father…” Chu Yunzhao now somewhat regretted his earlier proposal.

Looking at Chu Jinnian’s expression earlier, it was clear that he already had a sweetheart. If he was to get married soon, wouldn’t he have much less time to solve the problem of the incompatibility of the eight-character horoscope between Luo Shishan and him?

“That settles it.” Seeing Chu Yunzhao seem to regret his earlier statement, Chu Shengrui decisively ordered, “Otherwise, it will be settled soon.”

Given the two choices, Chu Yunzhao did not hesitate and drooped his head in resignation, “Yes, I obey. I will get married no later than Jinnian.”

After saying that, he glanced at Chu Jinnian.

You are going to be the death of me.

Chu Jinnian responded impudently.

This was your own doing for inadvertently hindering yourself, how could you blame others?

Chu Yunzhao understood this truth fully well, so he could only rest his chin in his hand and heave a long sigh of despair in his heart.

Chu Jinnian, on the other hand, seemed quite indifferent and simply enjoyed the array of delicacies in front of him.

The imperial concubine Hui, upon seeing this scene, smiled knowingly to herself.

It has to be said, her own son, although intelligent, still falls short compared to this nephew.

However, it was better that he did not see through the trick, it made him seem genuine and less of a spectacle.

Imperial concubine Hui kept her thoughts to herself, simply laughing and reprimanding Chu Shengrui for indulging Chu Yunzhao.

New dishes were continuously being served. Chu Shengrui, upon seeing a dish composed of black and white elements that he had never seen before, asked curiously, “What is this?”

“Your Majesty, this is what your concubine mentioned earlier, the novel delicacy that Jinnian brought back. It is called century eggs, and it tastes extremely good when cold mixed with tofu. Would you like to try a piece?”

Imperial concubine Hui picked a piece of century egg for Chu Shengrui.

“Then I really must taste it.” Chu Shengrui put that strange chunk of food into his mouth, chewed it, and exclaimed, “It’s indeed good, looks unusual but tastes good.”

The taste was rich and lingered in the mouth.

Chu Shengrui took two more pieces himself to enjoy.

“I’m glad Your Majesty likes it.” Seeing that Chu Shengrui greatly enjoyed the dish, Concubine Hui smiled slightly.