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Chapter 161 You want to start something and then abandon it?

Qin Su was awakened by the heat.

Although it's not as hot as summer this season, it can still get hot when two people hug each other.

"you are back?"

The girl slowly opened her eyes. Before she could even fully wake up, a soft smile appeared on her face, and her sweet voice was slightly hoarse from sleep.

The person stealing the fragrance paused for a moment and hummed in response.

"Qin Sangsang."

Seeing that the person was awake, Chu Jiang slowly stopped what he was doing, but still held the person in his arms without letting go.

Qin Su looked over: "Hmm?"

Then his next question jolted me awake: "Would you marry me?"

Qin Su: ? ? ?
She stared blankly at the tyrant, speechless for a long time.

Chu Jiang assumed the girl was just frightened, so he didn't rush her and let her process it properly.

You should know that when the idea first came to his mind, the intense thought that almost overwhelmed him nearly scared him to death.

He never imagined that one day he would want another person so much, wanting her to marry him and be with him forever.

He barely slept all night.

After the morning court session, the first thing he said upon entering was to ask the emperor for a marriage decree.

Although the old man refused, his mind remained unchanged.

She belongs to him; she can only marry him.

No one else will do.

But when he snapped out of his reverie and found the little girl still looking dazed, he couldn't help but squeeze her soft fingers: "Speak."

Qin Su came to her senses and her first reaction was to shake her head.

Chu Jiang's face darkened instantly, and his tone became extremely dangerous: "You're unwilling?"

Qin Su pushed him away in a panic, lowered her eyes and dared not look at him, her voice trembling but firm: "I... I will not be a concubine."

Chu Jiang was stunned for a moment, then grabbed her back and scolded her, "Who told you to become a concubine?"

With a slight tightening of his hand on the girl's waist, he pulled her back into his arms: "I want you to marry me and be my wife."

Qin Su's eyes widened, seemingly shocked by the man's words, her eyes even reddening slightly, as if she was deeply moved.

But the reality is...

She felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, and desperately wanted to run away.

After all, every time her previous boyfriends said this, she had already started considering breaking up with them.

They've already broken up, so who cares if the act of being sentimental is convincing or not?

They may be shocked, angry, or entangled, but in modern society, what can they do if they're unhappy?
It's just a breakup, are you going to kidnap her, imprison her, or force her to marry you?
Moreover, her exes were all in pretty good shape, and besides her, there were plenty of men around her who wanted to woo her. Even if she lost him, he wouldn't actually commit a crime because of her rejection.

But this one... is clearly different.

This was in ancient times, and the other party was a prince, who symbolized the highest rank in feudal society...

This won't work; it's not easy to divide it this time.

She reminded herself not to act rashly, tried to calm herself down, and looked for a suitable performance template.

Fortunately, the tyrant had very little experience in matters of the heart and failed to notice the sinister thoughts hidden beneath his beloved's surprised exterior.

He proposed to her, and her first reaction was to dump him.

The little girl's hands were fair, soft, and small, and he could easily hold them in his open palm.

Chu Jiang waited patiently for a while before asking, "Have you made up your mind?"

But she was certain in her heart. They had kissed and hugged each other. Did she have any other choice but to marry him?
Qin Su really does have one.

Since I can't refuse, I'll just put it off for now.

Originally, I thought that at most I would become a concubine to the tyrant, and the two of us would only be lovers. Even if I succeeded in winning him over and we broke up, it would just be a breakup.

But getting married... it might sound a bit funny, but despite her somewhat carefree and indifferent attitude towards relationships, she takes marriage quite seriously.

Even in the book, Qin Su is unwilling to easily promise to marry anyone.

So let's just keep stalling!
"I...I don't know, I need to go back and ask my mother..."

The little girl spoke somewhat flusteredly, perhaps because of shyness or something else.

Chu Jiang understood, but he still wouldn't let go of her. He held her tightly, his voice much gentler than usual: "Don't worry, she'll agree."

Qin Su forced a weak smile: "But I still want to..."

Chu Jiang interrupted her: "Have you thought it through? Are you willing to marry me?"

He still hasn't given up and is still asking her?
Qin Su: ……

If I refuse, can you not be angry?
The girl remained silent for a long time. The smile on Chu Jiang's face, which had been so confident, slowly disappeared, and his eyes turned cold as he stared at her: "Qin Sangsang, what do you mean? Do you intend to start something and then abandon it?"

Qin Su: !!!
Please don't say such harsh things!

Seeing the man's face growing increasingly grim, as if he were about to explode in anger, Qin Su rushed forward before he could lose his temper and caught him in her arms: "I can't answer you even if you ask me. Marriage is a major life event, and since ancient times it has always been arranged by parents and matchmakers. How could I possibly agree to that? Wouldn't that be considered an affair? Don't force me, Ling Xiao, don't force me!"

As she spoke, she pretended to cry, which softened the man's heart, which had hardened further.

"Alright, stop crying. Someone from your family will go and inform them. I'm just asking you, are you willing?"

Notice?

What a fine notice! As expected of you, so domineering.

Qin Su looked up, her eyes blurry with tears, at the man's sharp, handsome face, but she couldn't utter a word for a long time.

Logically, she could have agreed, given him a perfunctory response, and let the matter drop.

But for some reason, she always had a feeling that if she agreed, she would be tied down.

He would absolutely not allow her to go back on her word.

Qin Su didn't really want to answer.

She sobbed softly, hoping to persuade the tyrant to spare her.

But the tyrant was stubborn enough to wait for her response.

As time passed, Chu Jiang's expression changed, and his voice became unusually hoarse and low: "What do you mean? You don't want to, do you?"

As if to match the man's mood at that moment, the emotion value on the monitoring screen next to him began to rise rapidly.

Qin Su was also scolding herself. She had agreed to his request—it was just a single sentence. You usually lie to… no, isn't it easy to coax others too? What's here?
He's proposing, not asking you to die with him. Say yes!
"I……"

[Alert! The patient is extremely agitated; medical staff are requested to handle the situation immediately!]

[Alert! The patient is extremely agitated; medical staff are requested to handle the situation immediately!]

[Alert! The patient is extremely agitated; medical staff are requested to handle the situation immediately!]

The alarm sounded three times in a row. Qin Su let out a heart-wrenching cry, closed her eyes, and said, "I only want to be with the one I love for life. Just thinking about you marrying someone else makes me... I just..."

After saying that, she suddenly pushed the person away: "I'm sorry, I can't answer you!"

Qin Su tried to run away after she finished speaking, but she was pulled back by a strong hand after only two steps.

The person who was faking tears fell backward uncontrollably, letting out a gasp. The next moment, she was pulled into a familiar embrace, and a soft laugh sounded in her ear: "Silly, of course it's just you."

Chu Jiang lowered his head and buried his face in the girl's fragrant hair, taking a deep breath of her scent. His voice was low and earnest, as if he were making a vow: "There will be no one else but you."

Qin Su froze, and stopped running.

There's no escaping it now.

Logically, she should have been moved by such a confession from a man.

But in reality...

Feel the calmness of your heart.

She even felt a little like laughing; perhaps she was the one who had no heart.
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Ultimately, she brushed off the topic.

The tyrant probably believed her, but because of the confession, he was too embarrassed to ask her any further questions.

Even so, Qin Su still decided to go back:
At least let her avoid this for a while, otherwise she's afraid this person will start again before she can think of an answer.

"I want to go back and see my mother."

Chu Jiang didn't even look up: "I'll go with you."

The tone was overly matter-of-fact, as if discussing the weather.

Qin Su: ?
"No, you can't come back with me!"

As soon as he said that, the man who had been burying his head in kissing her finally looked up.

He didn't speak, he just looked at her with those excessively dark and beautiful eyes.

To be honest, he does look quite like the Crown Prince.

Qin Su even suspected that this person did this on purpose in order to compete with the Crown Prince.

Before she could finish her wild thoughts, she heard the man say, "Then don't go back."

"Why? How can you be so domineering?"

The little girl's eyes widened, and she looked so cute with her huffy expression.

Chu Jiang lowered his head and kissed her again: "You've known my personality for a long time."

Qin Su wouldn't let him kiss her, turning her head away to avoid it: "You weren't like this before."

At least they won't be so clingy.

That's true. The previous tyrant gave people the impression of being lazy, half-dead, somewhat misanthropic, and uninterested in anything.

It's a little better now, but it's become: he's not interested in anything except her.

Qin Su even suspected that if he hadn't been so ignorant, he would have dragged her to bed on his very first day.

All they do all day is kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss, it's really...

Chu Jiang suddenly grabbed her hand: "Tell me about your illness."

Qin Su looked down at him, her first reaction being to refuse: "No, you know that already, why do you need to tell me?"

Hearing the refusal, Chu Jiang was not angry. He simply lowered his eyes and said in a calm tone, "I suffered a minor injury in Yongzhou, hitting my head. Some of my memories are a bit unclear."

"What? You're injured?"

The girl, who had just been radiating rejection, panicked upon hearing this. Forgetting that they were still giving each other the cold shoulder, she immediately tried to lift his hair to look at him.

Chu Jiang subtly curled the corners of his mouth.

He felt he was sick because he liked being cared for and looked after by her, and he liked the feeling of her whole heart and soul being devoted to him.

That would make him feel that there is still someone in this world who cares about him.

I only care about him.

"Okay, it's not that serious."

He grabbed the girl's hand and pressed it to his chest, implying, "It's just the loss of some insignificant memories. Tell me more, and maybe I'll remember them myself."

Qin Su's hand was "forced" to land on the man's firm chest, but her eyes showed a hint of suspicion: "I feel like you're lying to me..."

Chu Jiang looked back at her expressionlessly.

The two were locked in a stalemate for a moment, until Qin Su finally gave in: "Alright, I believe you. It's nothing really, it's just that my father doesn't believe me, he..."

Chu Jiang already knew the general details of the matter from the guards, but when he heard that "he" had visited the sick girl and was mistaken for him by her, hugging him and crying, he couldn't help but feel insanely jealous.

The increasingly tight embrace made Qin Su realize that something was wrong with the tyrant, and she hurriedly pushed him away: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No."

Chu Jiang pressed the person back against his chest, not allowing her to look at his face.

He struggled to suppress the violent, pent-up emotions surging within him, lowered his head to kiss the girl's smooth forehead, and forced himself to calm down: "Go on, I vaguely remember."

His tone sounded normal enough, but if Qin Su had even glanced up, she would have known how much of a liar he was.

"Ok."

Unable to withstand the man's strength, Qin Su could only continue speaking.

Whether it was due to the overwhelming emotions or the accidental triggering of some memory link, Chu Jiang really wanted to see a petite girl in only a thin layer of clothing nestled in his arms, crying pitifully.

She cried and begged him not to leave.

Chu Jiang froze, his arms tightening around the girl, his eyes burning with a mixture of anger and lust...
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Since Qin Su said she was going back to visit Aunt Xu, she really meant she was going back.

And the tyrant really did want to go with her.

Before heading back, however, they planned to stroll around the streets.

The Qi Dynasty was known for its open-mindedness, and it was not uncommon for unmarried men and women to stroll together.

Moreover, Qin Sangsang was not well-known in the capital's social circles at this time, and the tyrant always wore a mask when he went out, so it was really possible.

For Qin Su, dating was one thing, but more importantly, she wanted to take the tyrant out for a walk and, incidentally, test some of his emotional data in daily life.

Chu Jiang naturally agreed.

The butler and Ye Fan reacted somewhat differently:
The butler was pleasantly surprised: "His Highness always stays in his room alone whenever he comes back. It would be good for him to go out for a stroll if Miss Sangsang could take him out. It's good for his physical and mental health."

Ye Fan was thinking: "Besides having guards secretly watching over His Highness, we should also inform the Imperial City Guard in advance, and send someone from the palace to inform them as well..."
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The next day soon came.

The shopping route for the two was planned by the system.

Our first stop is to stroll around the market area near the East Market. There are fewer people there. Once he gets used to it, we can go to places with more people.

"If you don't like it anymore, just tell me and we'll go back to the carriage immediately."

Before getting off the bus, Qin Su gave a special instruction.

Chu Jiang was prepared to endure whatever impatience he felt today.

But hearing the girl's caring and considerate words, I couldn't help but feel a little happy.

Looking into her focused eyes, his heart softened inexplicably: "Don't worry."

Hearing this, she smiled and said, "Okay, let's go then. There's a really delicious tofu pudding place at the entrance of Yulin Alley, let's go try it!"

Chu Jiang was smiling, but upon hearing these words, a blood-red image flashed through his mind, and disgust appeared in his eyes.

But he didn't say anything, he just followed behind the little girl.

(End of this chapter)