A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace Chapter 1425 - 1423: Bestowal of Marriage

"Is it all true?"

She spoke to herself while smiling foolishly at the window.

Ying Luo was startled.

"Princess, are you feeling unwell?"

Yue Er cast her a sidelong glance and said coldly.

"No!"

Ying Luo, somewhat suspicious, continued to guess.

"Is it that... Young Master Shi expressed his feelings to you?"

Yue Er’s figure paused, and just as she was about to deny it, Ying Luo laughed out loud.

"Congratulations, Princess, congratulations! You’ve finally waited for this day!"

Yue Er glared at her.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

"When did I wait for this?"

Ying Luo smiled meaningfully and turned to busy herself with other tasks.

Only Yue Er remained, leaning on the soft couch and constantly recalling this sudden turn of events.

After an unknown period, she gradually fell asleep.

When she woke up again, she found her mother sitting beside her, looking at her with a loving expression.

She was startled.

"Mother, why are you here?"

Xia Ruqing brushed her daughter’s bangs aside and smiled.

"I heard you didn’t go to study today and got a bit worried, so I came to check on you!"

Yue Er was a bit embarrassed.

"Mother!"

Xia Ruqing gently pinched her daughter’s cheek.

"What’s up, my little princess?"

"You’re acting unusual today. Is it... some happy news?"

No one knows a daughter better than her mother, and these little gestures of the children are impossible to hide from her.

Not mentioning and not interfering doesn’t mean she doesn’t know.

Yue Er pretended to be confused and nodded.

"No... nothing!"

Xia Ruqing chuckled, thinking: It’s okay if you don’t say it; I’ll make sure everything is taken care of for you!

Don’t worry, all you need to do is be peaceful and happy.

Yue Er thought she had successfully kept it secret and got up with a smile.

"Mother, have you had dinner?"

"Why don’t you stay today and try the cooking here?"

"There are a few dishes you haven’t tried yet!"

Xia Ruqing shook her head.

"No need, I just came to see you!"

"Since you’re fine, I should head back; I’m quite busy there!"

Yue Er pouted.

"Mother, you rarely come by, so stay a while longer!"

Xia Ruqing couldn’t help but laugh, touching her nose.

"You’re a grown-up now; why are you acting like a child, be careful your father sees and scolds you!"

Yue Er persistently shook her mother’s arm.

"No way!"

"Impossible, my father loves me the most!"

Xia Ruqing was somewhat helpless but stayed to have dinner with her daughter.

As for over in Duanning Palace, apologies to His Majesty, tonight you’ll have to dine alone.

...

Time passed quickly.

In no time, it was mid-May.

Lady Shi chose an auspicious day to formally enter the palace and propose to the Fourth Princess.

The Emperor and Empress were very pleased, repeatedly praising Young Master Shi’s youth and talent, calling him a rare young talent of the Great Chu Dynasty.

Lady Shi also highly praised the Fourth Princess.

’Clever and elegant, wise and decisive, understanding and considerate’ and many other compliments flowed out continuously.

The two families got along joyfully, and the engagement was officially settled.

To show its importance.

Zhao Junyao even issued an edict to betroth his most cherished little daughter.

"Thank you, Father!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The young couple bowed respectfully to express gratitude.

Zhao Junyao smiled, waving his hand to signal them to rise.

Yue Er, as usual, bounced happily to Zhao Junyao’s side, calling out with a smile.

"Father!"

Zhao Junyao nodded cheerfully.

"Ah!"

He stroked his daughter’s cheek, his expression suddenly somewhat wistful.

"In the blink of an eye, you’ve grown so much!"

"I remember when you were born, you were just a tiny bundle!"

"Pink, wrinkly, just like... a little meatball!"

Xia Ruqing giggled.

Zhao Junyao continued his reflection.

"Time indeed flies!"

Yue Er whimpered.

"Father, you’ve said this many times!"

"I can’t always remain a little meatball!"

Zhao Junyao rubbed his daughter’s hair.

"Alright, alright, Father won’t say it anymore!"

Xia Ruqing glanced at Shih Shaoling standing below and gently tugged Yue Er’s sleeve.

"Let’s go, we should head back!"

"Mother has something to tell you!"

Yue Er obediently nodded and left with her mother.

The room was left with only Zhao Junyao and Shih Shaoling.

One was the supreme ruler, having weathered twenty years of storms on the imperial throne.

One was a fledgling, yet to face adversity but full of youthful courage.

The two men stared at each other for a long time.

Finally, Zhao Junyao spoke first.

"From now on... I entrust Yue Er to you!"

"You must treat her well, or else..."

Shih Shaoling quickly knelt on one knee.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will take good care of her, not letting her suffer any grievance!"

Zhao Junyao narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing every subtle expression on his face.

After a long pause, he finally nodded with satisfaction.

"Good!"

"Remember what you said today!"

"If my child suffers at the Shi Family, don’t blame me for not considering past ties!"

Shih Shaoling lowered his head quickly.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, as long as I’m here, that day will never come!"

"As long as I’m here for a day, I’ll protect the Princess for a day, for a year, I’ll protect her for a year!"

"If I’m here for a lifetime, I’ll protect her for a lifetime!"

Zhao Junyao was very satisfied.

"Young man, you’re good! I hope you won’t disappoint me!"

Shih Shaoling saluted again.

Zhao Junyao waved his hand.

"Alright, you can leave now!"

"Yes!"

...

The news of the Fourth Princess’s engagement soon spread throughout the Capital City.

Yilan quickly entered the palace to see her.

"You’re so mysterious, how could you suddenly get engaged without any word?"

"No process at all, it’s too rushed!"

"Or were you hiding it from me? That’s not fair!"

Yue Er laughed helplessly.

"Why would I hide it from you?"

"It’s just... After the engagement, my mother didn’t let me wander around!"

"Didn’t you notice, I don’t even go to school now?"

Yilan pouted.

"But... how did you catch each other’s eyes?"

"Why did he suddenly appear out of nowhere?"

"Originally, you didn’t... like him?"

Yue Er lowered her head, pursing her lips with a smile.

"Never said I didn’t like him!"

"Even now, not much love, just... acceptable!"

Yilan was annoyed and wanted to hit her.

"Taking advantage and still pretending!"

"If you think that’s acceptable, what about my situation? Worse than pigs and dogs?"

Yue Er patted her shoulder.

"Don’t talk nonsense!"

"Isn’t Nan Yunze good? You should be satisfied!"

Yilan turned it around and tapped Yue Er’s forehead.

"I should be saying this to you!"

"You, don’t be unsatisfied!"

Yue Er smiled.

"I’m very satisfied!"

"When’s the wedding? Yours?" Yilan finally calmed down and asked.

Yue Er thought for a moment.

"Probably... next year!"

After speaking, a faint blush appeared on her face.