Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âEnter the palace? Iâ¦â
Su Ning blushed once more.
She didnât know how to respond.
If it were anyone else in the palace, she would naturally refuse. If it were the Third Prince, she would unquestionably be willing.
However, this was her secret, and she couldnât reveal it to Third Sister-in-law.
Qin Zhenzhenâs heart skipped a beat. She truly missed the Third Prince!
âSigh, truthfully, your third brother and I were concerned that an imperial edict might arrive, specifically summoning you to enter the palace. We wouldnât even have the chance to decline.â
Su Ning fell silent for a moment before stating firmly, âThere wonât be an imperial edict summoning me to the palace now.â Qin Zhenzhen then questioned her, âHow can you be so sure?â âBecause the Emperor is only three years old.â
Qin Zhenzhen followed up, âWhat if the emperor changes?â
Su Ning gazed at Qin Zhenzhen in astonishment. âWill there be a new emperor soon?â
Qin Zhenzhen affirmed, âYes, it will happen soon!â
Su Ning visibly tensed.
Qin Zhenzhen decided to startle her. Otherwise, she wouldnât reveal the truth.
âI presume youâve heard the rumors on the streets. Lord State Duke is currently holding the emperor hostage to control the realm. Soon, he will ascend the throne and become the emperor.â
âIf he succeeds, the new emperor will ascend the throne. The first order of business will be to grant amnesty to the realm. The second will be to organize a beauty pageant in the palace.â
âWhat if you are selected?â
âLord State Duke is nearly seventy years old.â
Su Ningâs expression soured, but she muttered in a low voice, âLord State Duke canât possibly become the emperor!â
âIf it were the emperor, it would undoubtedly be the Third Prince!â
What more did Qin Zhenzhen need to comprehend?
Directly, she inquired of Su Ning, âDo you have feelings for the Third Prince?â
Su Ningâs face turned crimson, and she remained silent. Qin Zhenzhen scowled. âHow did you end up falling for him?â As if she would admit it!
No wonder she adamantly opposed the engagement.
Su Ning questioned her, âWhy? Isnât the Third Prince worth liking?â
At the mention of the Third Prince, Su Ningâs eyes sparkled.
Qin Zhenzhen sighed. Despite her efforts, she couldnât prevent Su Ning from falling for the Third Prince.
âIf the Third Prince becomes the emperor and selects you to enter the palace, would you be willing to go?â
Surprisingly, Su Ning nodded with unwavering certainty.
Qin Zhenzhen shook her head. âYou canât go!â
âThe imperial harem is a treacherous place. Youâre pure and not suited for such an environment. We wouldnât feel at ease sending you there!â
Su Ning whispered, âThird Sister-in-law, I understand, but Iâm not afraid. Iâm not foolish enough not to realize if someone is plotting against me. Besides, Iâll be fine with someone protecting me.â
Qin Zhenzhen wanted to chuckle, but she refrained. Where did Su Ning find such confidence?
âSomeone is protecting you? Donât be naive!â
âThe emperor has a harem of 3,000 beauties. Can he protect them all? He canât even remember the names of those women!â
Su Ning blushed. âIf he wants me to enter the palace, he will definitely protect me!â
âWhere are you getting this confidence?â
Su Ning remained steadfast. âIn any case, I believe in him!â
Qin Zhenzhen suddenly sensed something amiss. Looking at Su Ning, could it
She probed, âHave you been in contact with the Third Prince recently?â
Su Ning honestly admitted, âYes.â She had indeed guessed correctly!
âDid you meet him?â
âYes, in Ye City, he came to find me once. We talked for a while. It seemed like he wanted to convey something important to me, but he didnât in the end. Instead, he asked, âAre you willing to wait for me?âân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Su Ning was momentarily stunned and didnât comprehend what the Third Prince meant. However, when she encountered the Third Princeâs gentle gaze, she blushed instantly and understood his intentions.
Yet, she didnât forget to inform the Third Prince of her willingness!
âI see.â
So, the Third Prince had confessed to Su Ning first..