Jiang Zhixia's voice was deafening, drawing the attention of everyone at the banquet.

Ignoring the astonished gazes of the crowd, she rushed onto the terrace, snatched the gift box from Jiang Huai's hand, and held it tightly to her chest.

We made it!

Jiang Huai was stunned for a moment, then looked her up and down: "What... what kind of look is this?"

Wearing a nightgown with a coat, what's the new trend?

Jiang Zhixia took a breath, but before she could speak, someone reprimanded her.

"Your Highness, you are late."

Jiang Zhixia turned her head in the direction of the voice and looked the man next to her up and down.

Bai Zhiyu was tall and thin, with handsome features.

Unfortunately, he wasn't her type.

Bai Zhiyu looked at her with displeasure: "Why is Your Highness dressed like this?"

It's so rude of you to come here without even wearing a formal dress.

Jiang Zhixia was stunned for a moment.

How dare you! I'm a princess! How dare you speak to me like that!

If it weren't for the million, who would bother coming?

But she smiled politely and said, "Sorry, I was in a bit of a rush when I left."

Jiang Huai, standing to the side, turned his head away with a blank expression.

He had long disapproved of his sister chasing after this frail-looking guy, but she was hopelessly in love, so he could only turn a blind eye.

I really don't understand what Jiang Zhixia is thinking. If you ask me, if I had put some pressure on the Bai family directly, Bai Zhiyu would have been cleaned up and sent to her long ago.

Seeing that the Second Prince's expression was not good, Bai Zhiyu suppressed his displeasure and decided not to pursue the matter further.

Oh well, being late is fine, he generously stopped making a fuss.

"It's nothing, it's good that Your Highness has arrived."

His eyes glanced at the gift box in Jiang Zhixia's hand.

He had already heard from Zeng Wenwen that Jiang Zhixia had asked the Second Prince to order precious resonance crystals.

He was waiting for Jiang Zhixia to give it to him personally.

Jiang Zhixia blinked her big eyes and said somewhat hesitantly, "I...I have something to tell you."

The terrace wasn't far from the hall, and the guests, upon hearing this, immediately understood and chuckled.

Here we go again, the Third Princess is about to make another heartfelt confession...

Every year on Bai Zhiyu's birthday, this happens. Every year he gets rejected, and every time he has to cry. The men who have witnessed this scene say they are used to it and just watch it as a spectacle.

But to everyone's surprise, the third princess hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"I want to tell you, let's stop contacting each other. I can't keep doing this."

Bai Zhiyu thought he had misheard: "...What did you say?"

The guests immediately perked up their ears: Hmm? Is this year different? Have they changed their script?

Jiang Zhixia looked serious and spoke sincerely, "Actually, I came here today to make things clear with you... The Queen Mother has been arranging a proper husband for me recently."

"As you know, I have weak mental strength, and my future husband will inevitably suffer. If I continue to play around like this outside, I will hurt his feelings."

"So I've been thinking about it, and I think I should tone it down a bit. After all, my husband would be upset if I got entangled with other males. How could I let my husband suffer like that? Don't you think so?"

Her determined look, as if she were determined to turn over a new leaf, shocked everyone present.

The entire banquet hall fell silent, and all the guests secretly gasped.

What?! So, the Third Princess was just playing around with Bai Zhiyu all along?!

Does the Third Princess really respect and cherish her husband this much?!

Come to think of it, Bai Zhiyu is just playing around, and she's been pampering him like this all these years. If he were her real husband... good heavens, how spoiled would he be?

Several young orcs noticed the blind spot and looked at her with burning eyes.

Even Jiang Huai was stunned for a moment, and suddenly turned his head to look at his younger sister.

Did you take the wrong medicine?

Bai Zhiyu's expression went from shock to embarrassment, and finally his face turned completely cold.

"Is that so?" He sneered. "What does Your Highness's choice of a principal husband have to do with me? Go ahead and choose. I'd like to see how many men are willing to run for the position."

What's gotten into her today? Is she playing hard to get again?

It's not like she hasn't made a fuss before, but she'd always come to apologize a few days later. But today is his birthday, and she's making a scene now!

A legitimate husband? She's a C-rank useless woman, who would want to be her legitimate husband?

Jiang Huai couldn't stand it anymore and looked at him coldly: "Leaving aside others, just talking about you, you don't even have the qualifications to run for office."

What?! How dare you speak to my sister like that!

Bai Zhiyu was taken aback, his face turned ugly as he moved his lips, but ultimately he didn't dare to talk back to Jiang Huai.

Jiang Zhixia fawned over him, but Jiang Huai wouldn't. He was not only the second prince, but also a powerful figure in the entertainment industry. He couldn't afford to offend Jiang Huai.

Jiang Zhixia inwardly cursed, then clapped enthusiastically for Jiang Huai.

So cool, second brother!

On the terrace, guests couldn't help but whisper gossip.

"Yes, when royal women choose their principal husbands, the Bai family is indeed not good enough, and Bai Zhiyu's background is too humble..."

"Oh dear, what's wrong with the Third Princess this year? Why is she suddenly having such a falling out with Bai Zhiyu?"

"Didn't you hear? The Third Princess said she's quitting! Tell me, if I were to choose a husband, would I be qualified?"

"You? You're in trouble, aren't you? The royal consort must be a first-class nobleman..."

The murmurs drifted over intermittently, and Bai Zhiyu's face turned green.

Over the years, he had finally managed to make everyone forget that his father was just a servant, but now, it's all ruined!

Jiang Zhixia's attention was focused on the crystal in her arms. After finishing her sentence, she pulled Jiang Huai away and politely greeted Bai Zhiyu.

"Now that things have been cleared up, my second brother and I will be leaving now. Bye-bye."

After saying that, she turned around and left the banquet with Jiang Huai, ignoring everyone's gaze.

After getting into the hovercar, she touched the gift box with relief.

A million dollars! It almost flew away!

The next second, the gift box was taken away.

Jiang Huai smiled faintly: "Explain yourself, what happened?"

Jiang Zhixia: "..."

She looked at her second brother's handsome, androgynous face and went through her memories.

Fortunately, although the original owner had been rebellious and disobedient in recent years, she still had a very good relationship with Jiang Huai, who indulged her without any limits.

She straightened her back confidently, just like the original owner of the body in her memory.

"I was telling the truth, don't you believe me?"

Jiang Huai hissed, looking at her in surprise: "Weren't you completely devoted to your Brother Bai? You even argued with your mother last month, refusing to accept anyone else as your husband?"

Jiang Zhixia touched her nose guiltily.

Yes, that's right.

Because of this incident, the original owner and the Empress had a huge fight last month, and then the original owner packed his bags and moved out of the palace to his current private villa.

She chuckled twice. "I just have a bit of a nagging feeling about being with strangers."

Jiang Huai narrowed his eyes: "So, if we weren't strangers, you would accept it?"

Jiang Zhixia nodded vigorously: "I will accept the assignment!"

Bai Zhiyu was right; not many noble males would be willing to run for office.

Even if there is a reason, she has only just reached the legal marriage age, so it can be dealt with gradually.

Jiang Huai paused for a moment, then muttered as he tossed the gift box back into her arms, "Why are you suddenly being so sensible?"

Jiang Zhixia quickly and carefully protected the crystal as if it were a precious treasure.

She had just breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Jiang Huai suddenly explode with a thunderous roar.

"Perfect timing. You should tone it down a bit lately. Your elder brother is about to return to the central government for his post review. Don't get caught doing anything wrong."

Jiang Zhixia, who had a convicted slave hidden in her home, felt a chill run down her spine.

"In a few days? How many days?"

"Probably two or three days. He'll be back for half a month this time, so be good."

As soon as he finished speaking, he caught a glimpse of Jiang Zhixia's obviously flustered expression.

"...You've already caused trouble?"

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