Before the end of the year, a very sensational thing happened in the capital.
Zhu Jinke, the young son of a well-known wealthy family in the Qing Dynasty, made a big show of saying that he was in love with the young princess of Prince Jin's Mansion. Jin Yan, who was the protagonist in his story, knew nothing about it.
She couldn't even remember where she had seen Zhu Jinke.
But if the Zhu family can expand their business to such a large scale, they must have their own connections in the court.
The most important thing is that Yinggui, who is now favored in the harem, is Zhu Jinke's sister, and she can also be regarded as the person who can talk in the emperor's ear.
When the rumors first came out, Jin Yan didn't take them to heart at all.
Until Zhu Jinke came to visit in person.
The gifts alone have been neatly placed in Nuanyang Courtyard, even occupying the entrance.
The items written on the gift list include ivory from the north, silk porcelain from the south, and even pearl agate from other countries...
It can be said that all kinds of good things from all over the world have been sent here.
Jinyan looked at the things in the yard in a daze.
"How was it brought in?"
Logically speaking, if a man she didn't know brought something to her, her eldest brother would probably kick him out directly.
Haitang said, "He said he met you in Sichuan City and fell in love with you at first sight. He has been thinking about you these days and asked around, only to find out that you turned out to be the little princess of Prince Jin's Mansion, so he came here in a hurry."
"The prince didn't intend to accept it, but he didn't know the relationship between you, so he let the princess make her own decision."
Jin Yan said dryly, "Send it to where it comes from. How unbecoming is it to give these things to you for the first time when we meet!"
She was a little angry.
Zhu Jinke is too ignorant of propriety.
He was so brazen and worried that others wouldn't know, which made her very troubled.
After experiencing the events in her previous life, she could be said to stay away from men. She could treat them as relatives and friends, but if she wanted to have a relationship between a man and a woman, then forget it.
She has long since given up on this idea.
Isn’t this the reason why you proposed to recruit a son-in-law in the first place?
Among the wealthy families in the capital, who would be willing to let their precious son become their son-in-law?
She thought that no one would provoke her again, but she didn't know that someone who didn't play by the rules would come along.
As for Zhu Jinke, she had never seen him before.
After a while, the people below said again, "Master Zhu is waiting at the gate of the palace. He said that even if the princess wants to refuse, she should refuse in person."
"Ask him to wait in the flower hall."
Jin Yan changed into more formal clothes, and when she walked over, she saw Zhu Jinke in a gorgeous outfit from a distance, and she wished she could dress up like a peacock.
He looks like a human being, with the image of a suave young man. If it weren't for the ostentatious clothes on his body, no one would have thought that he belonged to the wealthy Zhu family.
When he looked at Jin Yan, a look of surprise quickly flashed across his eyes.
The corners of his mouth immediately opened into a smile.
When he was in Sichuan City, he didn't recognize her identity. A while ago, he learned that Princess Jiaojiao suddenly appeared in the capital. He wasn't interested at all, but when he saw the portrait from someone else, he was stunned.
Isn't he the young master who sat opposite the Imperial Master in Sichuan City?
Just say he doesn’t look like a man!
I didn’t expect that women’s clothing would be so popular.
So dazzling.
His eyes almost popped out of his head.
It wasn't until Jin Yan was in front of her that she calmed down a little and cupped her hands, "Princess Jiayu, do you still remember me?"
"Remember, the bastard who tried to tease me."
Jin Yan's faint words made the smile on his face fall, but he was not annoyed.
He never gets angry with beauties.
"It was because of my poor eyesight that I failed to recognize the princess. Don't blame me, Your Highness."
Jin Yan didn't say anything, she just walked around him and sat down on the main seat, motioning for Zhu Jinke to sit down as well.
"Things have passed. What does Mr. Zhu want to do recently?"
Her voice was a bit colder.
Her apricot eyes were stained with ice, but they were also exquisite and beautiful.
Zhu Jinke thought that he had seen a lot of beauties before, but he had never seen Jin Yan look so refreshing.
"I want to marry the princess."
He said it very naturally, his eyes full of affection, all focused on her. People who didn't know better thought he loved Jin Yan deeply.
But it was obviously only the second time the two met, and they had almost no interaction with each other the first time.
This person is really...
Passionate!
Jin Yan sneered, "So your Zhu family's behavior is so shameless? If you want to marry me, you first mess up my reputation and then pay the minimum price to marry me?"
"I……"
Zhu Jinke was ashamed, "I just drank too much at the time and accidentally let the matter slip. I didn't expect them to spread the word. I hope the princess can forgive me."
"Whether it is accidental or intentional, I am too lazy to care. I came to see you today because I hope Mr. Zhu has thought clearly. Firstly, I will not marry, and Prince Jin's Mansion only wants a son-in-law. Secondly, I will only meet you once."
Because of this, if I hear someone gossiping and saying nonsense outside again, don’t blame me for calling the police to arrest them. Come on..."
"I'm not interested in peacocks!"
Zhu Jinke hurriedly looked down at the clothes on his body, and tugged at the corner of his mouth, "I...I am the most luxurious clothes in the family. My mother said that girls like rich men."
After saying that, he said a little disappointedly, "It seems that the princess doesn't like it."
"Then be careful next time I see you."
Jin Yan was speechless.
"That's not necessary. It's better not to meet each other next time, otherwise we won't be able to explain clearly."
With that said, she got up and left.
Behind him, Zhu Jinke hurriedly asked, "What if I'm willing to marry you?"
Jin Yan paused and looked sideways.
Although the Zhu family is not a noble family, they should not be reduced to the point of sacrificing their legitimate children and grandchildren to cling to the powerful.
If he becomes a son-in-law, wouldn't it mean that the Zhu family will be nailed to the pillar of shame?
Even if you gain power in the future, you will still be laughed at.
What a strange idea this is, Jinyan can't figure it out.
Seeming to see her doubts, Zhu Jinke said hurriedly, "To be honest, my parents are urging me. After thinking about it, I don't have anyone I want to marry. The only one I like is not to marry outside, so why don't I do it?"
Get married."
The corners of Jinyan's mouth twitched.
When Prince Jin's Mansion spread the word, it was also to block Yuyou's mouth. After all, his age was there.
Now, suddenly, a man with incredible wealth was getting married. She had never imagined this possibility.
It felt interesting again, and suddenly I became more interested.
"Do you know what it means to be a wife?"
Zhu Jinke gritted his teeth and said, "I know! I just want to think that I am a member of Prince Jin's Mansion and be gossiped about in the future. I don't have the skills to be around others. I have grown up among rumors since I was a child, so I have never been afraid of these."
He spoke frankly and appeared to be generous and righteous.
Jinyan found it very interesting.
"This is not an ordinary rumor, it is a spine-tingler."
"That's okay. The son-in-law in Prince Jin's Mansion is also a noble son-in-law. Come to think of it, they don't dare to go too far."
Zhu Jinke said it sincerely, but Jinyan didn't believe a word he said, but whether he had other motives or not, she also had this idea...