Yi Junshi told her that if she truly liked Lin Yuan, she should wait for two months. During these two months, she should think carefully about whether she really wanted to marry him. If she still liked Lin Yuan as much by then, they could get engaged.
These words were spoken by Yi Junshi to her at the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet more than two months ago.
Yi Zhici rushed to find Yi Junshi in a hurry. "Father, I've made up my mind. I still want to marry Lin Yuan."
At that time, Yi Junshi was leisurely sitting outside the tent, basking in the sun. When he saw Yi Zhici coming, he didn't move. He just looked up at her playfully. "You've made up your mind so soon?"
Yi Zhici nodded firmly.
Yi Junshi let out a long sigh. "Do you know why I asked you to think for these two months?"
Yi Zhici ventured a guess. "Is it because you want me to take a good look at whether Lin Yuan is someone I can entrust my life to? Or is it to train my ability to judge people?"
"Neither," Yi Junshi shook his head. "Others may not know, but how could I not? You, little rascal, are so flighty. From childhood to now, when you like something, you really like it and will go all out to get it. But once you get it, you just put it in your room and lose interest."
Yi Zhici recalled and it seemed that was really the case...
"I don't want others to let you down, but I also don't want you to let others down," Yi Junshi sat on the soft chair, still looking cold and extremely handsome. "Do you understand what I'm saying, daughter?"
Yi Zhici nodded. "I understand. But I think my feelings for Lin Yuan are different. He's special. Only he makes me have the idea of getting married."
Yi Junshi's eyes looked far away. "What is love? I've lived for so many years and still don't quite understand. Anyway, it's both sweet and bitter. You'll have to bear all these on your own in the future. Father can't help you, and neither can anyone else."
"I'll remember." Yi Zhici nodded seriously.
"Alright. You have a sweet mouth and are so clever. You'll never swallow your anger when you should stand up for yourself. You don't seem like someone who will be bullied," Yi Junshi said with a helpless smile. "Pack your things. We're about to set off back to the capital soon."
Yi Zhici pouted. "So soon? I haven't had enough fun yet."
Yi Junshi tapped her on the head. "If you don't have enough fun, you'll end up spending the New Year here."
The original autumn hunting was not supposed to end so soon. But there was a flood in the south of the Yangtze River, and it was quite serious. Gu Weifeng was obviously not an emperor who only knew how to eat, drink and have fun. He immediately decided to return to the palace.
Since the emperor was going back, all the civil and military officials naturally had to follow him back to the capital. After all, the flood control couldn't be accomplished by the emperor alone, and Yi Junshi was, of course, among these officials.
But before, the Princess of the Northwest was assassinated, and Yi Zhici almost got stabbed in place of Qin Yin, which had worried Yi Junshi for a long time. So when they were going back to the capital this time, he would surely take Yi Zhici with him.
Since all the civil and military officials were going back with their families, the autumn hunting naturally ended ahead of schedule.
Yi Zhici was fantasizing about how her wise and valiant father would propose a marriage to Lin Qiong vigorously after returning to the capital, and how she and Lin Yuan would get married soon.
Ah, just imagining that scene made it seem so wonderful...
However, instead of the news of the engagement, she waited for a furious Lin Yuan.
This was how it happened.
Thanks to the timely flood control in the south of the Yangtze River, there was not much loss, and all the civil and military officials in the court breathed a sigh of relief.
Just when the atmosphere in the court had just relaxed, Qin Zhikou, the Prince of the Northwest, spoke up.
Originally, when the Prince and the Princess of the Fanguo Kingdom came, on the surface, it was to celebrate the Xiayuan Festival, but actually, it was to spy on the strength of the Guyue Kingdom. Lian Qingping had already returned to the Xinyi Kingdom, but Qin Zhikou and Qin Yin had stayed on. However, Gu Weifeng not only didn't interfere or stop them, but also allowed these two to move freely in the Guyue Kingdom.
He even allowed Qin Zhikou to attend the court.
Gu Weifeng's move was really quite bold.
Qin Zhikou's attitude had become much more restrained than when he first came to the Guyue Kingdom. He was no longer so arrogant and acted in an orderly manner. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Zhikou has a request."
Gu Weifeng nodded.
"During my stay in the Guyue Kingdom this time, I've learned a lot," Qin Zhikou smiled slightly. "I've also met someone I really want to know. Zhikou has an impertinent request. I'm bold enough to ask for the hand of Princess Yuyang of the Marquis Jing's family. Your Majesty, what do you think?"
Lin Yuan's jawline tightened instantly.
The court was in an uproar.
Indeed, a prince of a country and a princess of a country were well - matched in terms of status. Princess Yuyang was extremely beautiful, and the Prince of the Northwest was also impeccable in appearance. No matter from which aspect, a marriage between these two would be a perfect match.
Moreover, the marriage between them would also greatly benefit the relationship between the two countries.
However, Qin Zhikou's mistake was that he asked the emperor for the marriage instead of asking the Marquis Jing. You should know that Princess Yuyang was the apple of the Marquis Jing's eye. The Marquis would surely have the final say in choosing a son - in - law, and the emperor always listened to the Marquis...