Ever since Marquis Kangding gave the order, no one dared to help Li Shiyan leave the estate, for fear of being punished like Xiao Luzi.
Thus, Li Shiyan stayed in the courtyard for the past few days, unable to go anywhere. Xiao Luzi was sent to the kitchen to work, so he did not have anyone to talk to. It was not easy for him to endure the three days.
Early in the morning, Marquis Kangding ordered someone to send a new set of clothes. The person said, "Crown Prince, we will be going to Minister Zhu's estate soon. The Marquis wants you to dress decently. These clothes were made in a hurry these few days. Put them on."
He glanced at it and reached out his finger to hook the collar of the dress. Then, he shook it a few times. The fabric and style were indeed good, but one look and he could tell that it was worn by scholars. He flung it away with a look of disgust.
"I'm not wearing them!"
"Don't make the Marquis unhappy. Put them on."
"My own clothes are fine. How is it not decent?"
"Crown Prince, we are going to Minister Zhu's estate today, so we need to dress up. Listen to me and quickly put on the clothes. The carriage is already waiting outside. Besides, it is not easy for us to report to the Marquis."
"You only know how to use my father to pressure me!" Li Shiyan glared at the servant in front of him.
But …
If he didn't wear it, the old man might nag the whole way again. He really didn't want to listen to a bunch of words anymore. So, for the sake of peace and quiet, he could only change into it. Then, he left the mansion and boarded the carriage.
Along the way, the Marquis repeatedly told him what to pay attention to.
From time to time, he would poke his head out to look, but his mind was not on the matter.
"Did you hear what I said just now?" The Marquis asked.
"I heard it, I heard it!"
"If you dare to make any trouble or speak nonsense later, I will not forgive you."
"I know, I know!"
The Marquis looked at him with a face of disbelief, but he had said what he needed to say.
However, Li Shiyan suddenly asked in a serious tone, "Father, are you not busy these days?"
"What do you want me to be busy with?"
"I was just thinking … Prince Jing 'an's body is about to be transported to the Yan Capital. Logically speaking, everyone in the imperial court should be very busy. Yet, you're so free that you even grabbed me to go on a blind date!"
Master Hou's face turned serious. "No matter how important it is, it can't be more important than your marriage."
The corner of Li Shiyan's mouth twitched twice, but he didn't say anything.
He was being watched by a tiger. He was afraid that he wouldn't have a good life until the day he got married.
At this time, Minister Zhu and his family were waiting at the entrance of the Zhu Mansion.
Minister Zhu did not forget to remind his wife, "You are not allowed to repeat what you said a few days ago."
"I know." In the end, Madame Zhu was a person who could see the big picture.
Zhu Yao, who was standing to the side, was extremely nervous as she stared into the distance.
She was finally here!
When she saw the carriage of the Marquis Manor arrive, her heart immediately began to pound. Her fingers that were holding onto the handkerchief involuntarily tightened.
The carriage stopped at the entrance. The Marquis of Kangding got off the carriage, and Li Shiyan followed closely behind.
When Zhu Yao saw him, she was both nervous and happy. Her heart seemed to jump into her throat, and her entire body was tense. She didn't know what to say.
"Master Hou." Minister Zhu greeted with a smile, cupping his hands in greeting.
"Minister Zhu." The Marquis of Kangding glanced at Li Shiyan, "Why haven't you greeted him yet?"
Li Shiyan was a very tactful person. He had followed his father around for many years, so he naturally knew about etiquette. He quickly bowed and said, "Uncle Zhu, Shiyan would like to apologize to you first. A few days ago, I really had some matters to attend to, so I didn't return to the mansion. I have made you all wait for so long. Shiyan really shouldn't have, so today, I have specially come to apologize. Please forgive me."
Aiyo!
The Marquis of Kangding, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded. He knew that his son would say this, but he didn't think that he would say it like this. Moreover, he said it with such sincerity that no one could guess whether his words were true or false.
As a result, the Marquis of Kangding's heart that had been hanging in the air all this time finally relaxed!
Minister Zhu didn't think that Li Shiyan would say such a thing. That scholarly attire, coupled with the way he spoke each word, was simply a refined scholar!
Even Madame Zhu was stunned!
She had thought that Li Shiyan was an ignorant and incompetent young master, but she didn't expect him to be so refined. Thinking back to what she had said a few days ago, she felt a bit guilty.
Minister Zhu said, "What is Heir saying? You came to learn from General Su, this is a rare opportunity. What crime is there to be guilty of?"
"Since Uncle can understand, Shiyan can rest assured."
Minister Zhu smiled and turned to look at his daughter, calling out, "Yao 'er."
Zhu Yao's heart suddenly tightened, and many pairs of eyes turned to look at her.
She couldn't help but lower her gaze a few inches, stepping forward and bowing. "Greetings to the Marquis, greetings … Heir."
Her voice was soft and especially pleasant to listen to.
Li Shiyan looked at her a few more times. Was this the daughter of the Minister that he was going to marry?
Her appearance was indeed beautiful, clean, gentle, and generous.
But …
He had seen many women like this, and there were many of them in Yan Jing City!
Thus, he didn't feel his eyes light up.
As for Miss Ji …
His thoughts suddenly drifted away, and he quickly pulled himself back. He politely returned Zhu Yao's greeting, saying, "Hello Miss Zhu, this one is Li Shiyan."
Zhu Yao had a thousand words in her heart, but at this moment, she couldn't say a single word. She could only lower her head a bit more, concealing the bashfulness on her face.
The two young men stood together. They were a perfect match.
This made Minister Zhu and Marquis Kangding very happy. They couldn't help but look at each other, understanding each other's thoughts.
"Come, come, come. Let's go in and sit." Minister Zhu said.
Everyone entered the mansion.
Zhu Yao walked a bit slower, walking at the back. She looked at Li Shiyan's back, feeling a trace of disappointment in her heart.
"Miss, what are you thinking about?" Cai 'er asked.
She softly said, "Do you think he has forgotten about me?"
"Why does Miss ask this?"
"Two years ago, he was the one who saved me from the river. Why doesn't he recognize me?"
"Perhaps it has been so long that the Heir has forgotten. When you find an opportunity, you can thank him in person. I'm sure he will remember." Cai 'er comforted her.
She nodded. "That's the only way. Oh right, when you get the Heir's clothes, I will return them to him."
"Yes."
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