Chapter 29: 029 Miss Handicap (29)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Haha, I never expected that one day, I would be able to see you live through the saying ‘even heroes fall for beauties’, Imperial Uncle. Forget it. Since you like her, there’s no reason for me to break you two apart. Somebody, invite Miss Feng to come forward,” said Yuan Chen generously with a wave of his hand.

Soon, a palace servant pushed Su Kui to the front of the hall. Her face was a little frozen, and her mind was a mess.

Nonetheless, she still lowered her head slightly and curtseyed symbolically. “I’m afraid that my body bears a lot of inconveniences. I hope you can forgive me, Your Majesty.”

Yuan Chen was in a good mood right then, so he did not care whether Su Kui bowed down to him or not. “It’s all right. There is no need to be polite. I believe you’ve heard everything just now. Even though your marriage should be decided by your parents through matchmaking, I would still like to ask for your opinion.”

“I…”

Su Kui opened her mouth. Before she could reject, someone had already directed his gaze at her like a cold knife.

It was so cold that she flinched. She secretly raised her head and looked at the culprit. Pursing her lips, she signaled him using her eyes. ‘What do you mean?’

Jun Mo smiled but did not reply. He gave an unreadable expression. ‘You’ll have to figure out what this look means yourself.’

Both of their gazes met in the air, causing sparks to fly everywhere.

Su Kui gritted her teeth. ‘Can I…reject it?’

Jun Mo’s long and narrow eyes gained a cunning glint. ‘Sure, but think about the consequences on your own.’

Su Kui glared at him. ‘Fine, you win!’

Su Kui lost the battle first. She withdrew her gaze and tried her best to put on a cautious and coquettish smile. “It is my honor to gain His Highness’ favor. There is no reason for me to be unwilling to marry him.”

Deep down, however, she was holding back her anger. ‘You jerk! A**hole! Is it really all right for you to keep such a calm appearance when you’re actually rotten to the core? The script was not supposed to be like this!’

“That’s good! There is no time like the present. Tonight, I will bestow upon the both of you the right to be wedded to each other. Jun Mo and Feng Yanran, listen to this decree!”

Yuan Chen laughed while he clapped as if he had accomplished a good thing.

“I’ve heard that Feng Yanran, the Grand Preceptor’s legitimate daughter, is a skillful and generous person with an outstanding appearance. She is also mature and magnanimous. I felt happy after hearing that. Currently, Prince-regent Jun Mo is about to turn thirty, which is a good time to get married. Coincidentally, Feng Yanran is not betrothed yet. The prince-regent and you are a match made in heaven. In order to fulfill your wish, I betroth you to the prince-regent as his imperial consort. The Ministry of Rites and Bureau of Astronomy’s supervisor will make arrangements for the ceremony together. A good day will be selected to conduct the wedding.”

His earnest words were sonorous and powerful, echoing in the hall for a long time.

The surroundings became quiet for a moment.

Then, Su Kui and Jun Mo bowed their heads to express their gratitude. 

“I accept the decree.”

“I accept the decree.”

After they finished speaking, congratulatory voices suddenly arose in the banquet hall. Jun Mo seemed to be in a good mood as he responded to the people with a fist-palm salute. 

‘He’s even gotten addicted to acting.’ Su Kui rolled her eyes as she contemplated. ‘Forget it. It’s true that being able to rely on someone powerful makes things easier, but there’s another saying, isn’t it?

‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch. It’s time to pay for the meal.’

This time, the cost of the meal was her.

She could not tell; was this a good deal or not? After all, even though Jun Mo was older than her by a few years, he had a high status, a handsome appearance, and a good figure. 

She wondered what kind of beautiful “scenery” she would see once his clothes slipped off his broad shoulders and slim waist.

Okay, Su Kui admitted that ever since she first met Jun Mo, she had been lusting after him.

The bestowment of marriage was considered to be a delightful surprise, but it seemed like someone did not think so.

At least, Grand Preceptor Feng did not. Ever since the emperor bestowed the marriage decree, he had been forcing a smile. After he returned to his residence, he became furious.

He did not know how Feng Yanran made friends with the prince-regent, but he knew that it was not far until the prince-regent’s downfall.

He had been meticulously teaching his third daughter and had done all he could to send her into the palace. Never did he expect to be set up by her.

‘Well, well, well. Feng Yanran, very well!’