The Heir of Prince Jia shook his head. "Second Sister, you have to get married. You've already had that kind of relationship with him. And you're almost eighteen. How many girls your age in the capital haven't gotten engaged yet?"
Zhen Yan glared at him fiercely. "I'm not getting engaged. I won't marry until I meet someone I like."
The Heir of Prince Jia pondered for a while. "If you wait another two years and turn twenty, it'll be even harder for you to get married. With your conditions, being able to marry the Heir of Prince Qishan is a huge leap up the social ladder. Sheng Songyan said he's willing to take responsibility today, which shows he's a brave and responsible young man..."
"Sheng Li, are you looking for death?" Zhen Yan roared in a rage, raising her fist and pressing down on the Heir of Prince Jia, ready to beat him.
The Heir of Prince Jia howled. "Eldest Sister, please stop her. I... I didn't say anything wrong. Second Sister, if you don't want to marry him, who else do you want to marry? Let me tell you, I'm only fourteen. By the time I'm old enough to get married, you'll be an old woman, even older than Eldest Sister. I won't even look at you..."
"Sheng Li!"
Zhen Yan's voice pierced the sky. Lu Wanning watched them bickering cheerfully and leisurely dodged to the carriage door.
Just then, she heard a voice from the door. "Is the Princess here?"
It was Sheng Songyan.
Lu Wanning was just about to say something when she heard Zhen Yan howl again. "Sheng Li, if I don't break your legs today, I'll be betraying the oath we took as sworn siblings."
Lu Wanning opened the carriage door, gave Sheng Songyan an embarrassed smile, and then saw Zhen Yan on top of the Heir of Prince Jia, punching him in the face.
Lu Wanning quickly closed the carriage door to prevent Sheng Songyan from seeing, and then shouted loudly, "Zhen Yan, the Heir of Prince Qishan is outside!"
Zhen Yan immediately got up and sat properly. She tidied up her messy hair and clothes, took a deep breath, and then said, "What does he want? I won't see him."
Sheng Songyan's tone was very calm. "Miss Zhen, Songyan would like to have a private talk with you."
The incident between Sheng Songyan and Zhen Yan today was originally eye - catching. However, Fu Rongli and He Chan's more explosive incident overshadowed theirs.
Even though Sheng Songyan was so polite at this moment, people present still remembered that the two of them had accidentally had physical contact today, and it was in a rather sensitive place. It seemed they couldn't easily get out of this situation.
Fortunately, although the Heir of Prince Qishan usually seemed a bit unreliable, he was polite at this moment. The Zhen family was only a fourth - rank general's family. If their daughter could become the Heir's Consort of Prince Qishan's Mansion, it would truly be a great honor. Moreover, since the family of Prince Qishan was not in the capital, if Zhen Yan married there, she would surely be the mistress of the household.
This was a once - in - a - lifetime good thing, but no one knew what Miss Zhen was being so picky about.
Zhen Yan, of course, knew what people outside were saying and thinking. These words had been pouring into her ears countless times today, and even her own sister - in - law had said the same. Come to think of it, they were just bullying her because her mother had passed away!
"I won't see him."
Lu Wanning looked at Zhen Yan and then at Sheng Songyan outside. For some reason, she thought the two of them were a good match.
Seeing that her friend had such an expression, Zhen Yan got angry. She reached out and pinched Lu Wanning. "Ning'er, if you dare to play matchmaker, I won't let you off."
Lu Wanning wasn't angry. She just said loudly, "How could I take the side of outsiders? Sister Zhen, you're my good friend. As for Sheng Songyan, regardless of his family background or talent, whether he's a playboy or not is someone else's business. When we girls get married, the most important thing we value is character. A man who is not chaste with women is not worth marrying."
This speech was not meant for Zhen Yan at all, but for Sheng Songyan outside the carriage.
Zhen Yan pounced on Lu Wanning and winked at her.
Sheng Songyan bowed. "Songyan's parents are not in the capital. All the family affairs are handled by Songyan. I have to come and apologize to Miss Zhen in person. As for what Princess Zhaoyang said, Songyan has his own plans and wants to explain them to Miss Zhen one by one. Since Miss Zhen is not willing, it seems Songyan can only go to the General Zhen's Mansion, pay a visit to General Zhen, and talk to him in person."
"Don't!" Zhen Yan immediately opened the carriage door, glared fiercely at Sheng Songyan, and pointed at him. "You want to marry me? You're dreaming. Let me tell you, I won't marry for the rest of my life!"
Lu Wanning quickly covered her mouth and stuffed her into the carriage. Then she said to the Heir of Prince Jia, "Third Brother, didn't you just say you wanted to show me your arrow? Let's go. Let's go and see it now."
"What arrow?"
The Heir of Prince Jia was still in a daze. He was dragged out of the carriage by Lu Wanning by the wrist. Only later did he realize that after they got off, Sheng Songyan got on the carriage.
Lu Wanning dragged the Heir of Prince Jia all the way to an empty and quiet place nearby before she let out a sigh of relief. "Are you stupid? Can't you read the situation? I told you to go and you didn't."
The Heir of Prince Jia gave a dry laugh. "I didn't know. Hey, Eldest Sister, have you noticed that Sheng Songyan seems to be quite interested in Second Sister? It's a pity that, well, the king has amorous feelings, but the goddess has no heart. Tsk tsk tsk..."
Lu Wanning thought it was too sunny. She walked towards the tree while shaking her head. "No, you're wrong. I think the goddess may not be heartless."
The pagoda tree was in full bloom. When the wind blew, the petals fell and just landed in Lu Wanning's hair. The white flowers set off Lu Wanning's delicate face, making her look especially charming in the sun.
The Heir of Prince Jia caught up and asked, "Do you mean Second Sister is also interested in him? Then why doesn't she agree? Second Sister is already..."
"If you say one more word about Sister Zhen being old, I'll beat you."
The Heir of Prince Jia pouted. "You're all so fierce. Fierce women won't be able to get married."
Lu Wanning rolled her eyes and ignored him. She was going to rest under the tree.
The Heir of Prince Jia saw the white flower in her hair. He took two steps closer and was about to reach out to pick the petal when a person walked out from behind the tree and grabbed his hand.
"His Highness, Prince Yu?"
Lu Wanning had no idea what was going on. She only saw Sheng Jinyu coming and immediately shouted happily, "Your Highness, Prince Yu, aren't you already back in the capital? Why are you here?"
Sheng Jinyu tightened his lips and shook off the Heir of Prince Jia's hand. "Men and women should keep proper distance. Don't be so abrupt next time."
Although the Heir of Prince Jia was already fourteen years old, he had been in poor health when he was a child, which led to his immature mind and unrestrained speech. Generally, people didn't care about his actions.
At this moment, Sheng Jinyu's words confused the Heir of Prince Jia. "She... has a flower on her head."
Sheng Jinyu glanced at Lu Wanning indifferently. "Can't she do it herself?"
"She can't see it." The Heir of Prince Jia didn't think much and took a step closer, about to reach out again to remove the small flower for Lu Wanning.
Sheng Jinyu grabbed his hand tightly. His eyes narrowed slightly, and a sharp aura rose around him. "Can't you understand what I said?"