Chapter 839 - 758: No Way_3

Chapter 839: Chapter 758: No Way_3

Huangfu Jingchen wore a serious expression and laughed, "I will speak to Grandfather. First, I met her in the Jianghu. She didn’t know my identity, nor did I know hers, but we were mutually attracted. I have feelings for her, and she has feelings for me; our affection is mutual, so naturally, we should not let each other down!" As he spoke, he pressed down one finger.

The Emperor’s eyes flashed with a hint of disdain; feelings?

When he was young, he learned the Emperor’s Skill, learning everything, having everything, except feelings. Thus, concubines in the harem fought fiercely for him, he walked among the flowers but was sparing with his affection.

Especially now that he was old, he felt even more that such things were useless.

Huangfu Jingchen continued, "Second, although I am the Imperial Grandson, I am the son of a Vassal King and do not need to care about the status of my wife. I think the way my parents live is excellent! I don’t want to marry a noble lady again, nor sacrifice the one I truly like for the sake of superficial appearances, marrying someone I don’t love!" Saying this, he pressed down another finger.

The Emperor’s brow twitched, bringing up his mother again, it really made him angry just listening.

Huangfu Jingchen said, "Third, Wenjin is an excellent girl, unrestrained and insightful! Plus, she has a kind heart!" He pressed down the third finger.

The Emperor said lightly, "You are fond of her, naturally thinking everything about her is good. Those involved are easily confused!"

Huangfu Jingchen smiled and said, "Grandfather is right, but I believe marrying her will make life more comfortable. I can serve as Heir of Prince Anle in Yunzhou, first to guard the Southwest Border for Grandfather, and second to not add chaos for Grandfather. Surely Grandfather won’t separate a grandson this obedient, right?"

His tone carried a hint of junior intimacy, his sparkling eyes looked at the Emperor, full of admiration and expectation.

The Emperor’s originally displeased mood surprisingly calmed down.

Thinking carefully, the refusal wasn’t because a commoner girl wasn’t worthy of an Imperial Grandson, but it also depends on which Imperial Grandson.

Huangfu Jingchen was right, he wasn’t overly ambitious and didn’t need to be mindful of the Heir Consort’s background!

Thinking of Old Fifth wanting to leave yesterday, and then considering the several Princes and Imperial Grandsons who have been trying to impress him, this father-son duo seems like a breath of fresh air.

Especially when Huangfu Jingchen mentioned guarding the Southwest Border, it even made the Emperor’s heart soften a bit.

Previously, the Southwest Border was unsettled, with small countries occupying the harsh lands outside the border, frequently causing trouble, pillaging, and ravaging, extremely ferocious. Sending troops wasn’t worthwhile; the outlands were harsh, vast, and sparsely populated, and those people were exceptionally fierce. Sending few troops would be ineffective, sending many would be costly and consume resources. If they ran far away, pursuing them would make supplies difficult; not pursuing would lead to their return.

It was a place that troubled emperors for generations, causing the frontier land to shrink inward repeatedly.

But after Prince Cheng went, the Court didn’t send troops; Vassal Prince Mansion allowed to have a thousand household soldiers. Prince Cheng trained civilians as soldiers, securing peace for the Southwest Border. Not only did those small countries not dare to offend anymore, but they even grew millet in that harsh land, showing that the people were now able to live peacefully.

Thinking about it now, although Prince Cheng was rather annoying, he did contribute to Nanxia. After all, it was his son; he must have endured some hardships over the years.

Moreover, compared to other Princes tirelessly striving around him, this father-son duo not causing trouble appeared more pleasing.

Now Huangfu Jingchen has this wish; why should he be the villain?

Thinking of this, the Emperor glared at him and said, "Since she is a person of Jianghu, I can’t grant marriage. It’s up to you to decide!"

Huangfu Jingchen rejoiced, "Thank you, Grandfather!"

The Emperor felt somewhat weary, waved his hand, and said, "Leave now!"

Huangfu Jingchen retired with a smile.

Now, he was one step closer to marrying Xia Wenjin. As long as he went to Jinzhou Haotian Village to propose, they should be able to discuss the wedding date.

Thinking of this, Huangfu Jingchen’s smile widened, unable to close his mouth.

Prince Liang returned to the mansion, immediately reporting today’s audience with the Emperor to Huangfu Yuxuan in detail.

In the Prince Liang Mansion, Prince Liang should have been the leading figure, but the reality flipped, with Huangfu Yuxuan holding authority while Prince Liang appeared somewhat timid.

As for Huangfu Hongyi, he indulged in wine and dreams in his own courtyard, not even daring to appear before Huangfu Yuxuan.

After listening to Prince Liang’s report, Huangfu Yuxuan guessed that the marriage alliance would definitely succeed, although he hadn’t obtained command of the City Patrol, it seemed he could strive for another matter now.