He had feelings for Qiao Xiaofu, otherwise he would not have been wronged by Qiao Xiaofu's bossy orders.
But he has never thought about such in-depth questions about "the future".
In other words, I have been avoiding this issue.
As a prince, he has never had the final say in his marriage. He seems to have the choice of the noble daughter of aristocratic families and the daughter of a wealthy family, but there are preconditions for that: they must be of noble status!
Qiao Xiaofu obviously does not meet the condition of noble status.
However, Zhao Jiu didn't really want to stay away from Qiao Xiaofu, so he tried to be cunning: "I am twelve years old this year, and I am not old enough to discuss marriage. I haven't considered these things yet."
"Then think about it now." Qiao Chu didn't give him any chance to escape.
Zhao Jiu: "..."
Previously, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had always thought that Qiao Chu could only use fantasy kung fu to treat people's illnesses in the name of gods, but his temperament was lazy and casual.
But now when he looked at Qiao Chu's eyes, Zhao Jiu felt a sense of oppression against the mountains!
This feeling is something I occasionally experience when faced with deliberate pressure from my father, but it has never been this intense!
This Qiao Chu is unfathomable!
"I...I will keep my distance." Zhao Jiu said with difficulty.
He was really not sure that he could give Qiao Xiaofu what he wanted.
"That's best." Qiao Chu waved his hand and motioned Zhao Jiu to leave with cold eyes.
People like Zhao Jiu live soberly and understandably, but sometimes they are too ruthless.
This child, who is only twelve or thirteen years old, can be so decisive... It can be a big deal. Will you marry him and become your wife... Haha.
Zhao Jiu returned to his room feeling a little lost: there was always a feeling that something important had been lost.
This night, many people couldn't sleep.
While Chun Niang stayed up to mend her clothes, she was thinking about a couple of silver, her son, and the good news that Ah Qiu would know that he had something to do tomorrow...
The corners of Chun Niang's mouth curved up unconsciously.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince tossed and turned, feeling agitated in his heart, but he didn't know why he was so agitated: things should be like this, but why couldn't he calm down and sleep?!
Qiao Xiaofu went to bed early, but he didn't know what he experienced in his dream. Tears rolled down the pillow from the corners of his closed eyes, soaking the pillow...
The little girl was sobbing in her sleep, depressed and aggrieved.
…
The next morning, after breakfast, I still went to class.
Qiao Xiaofu energetically called his younger brothers and sisters, then the Xu brothers, and naturally also called Zhao Jiu and Chen Qingshan.
A large group of people went to class in great numbers.
Today, Zhao Jiu seems to be more sharp than usual. He answers questions proactively, with more depth and breadth than before. His expression is more focused and serious, and his eyes never leave Mr. Dongfang.
Qiao Xiaofu would talk to Zhao Jiu as usual, but Zhao Jiu pretended not to hear and continued to study hard.
Qiao Xiaofu felt ashamed for a while: Everyone else was studying hard, but he wanted to focus on fishing. Okay, okay, let's learn from Zhao Jiu, set an example for his younger brother, and study hard himself.
After class and dinner, Qiao Xiaofu asked Zhao Jiu to follow her to the shop.
Zhao Jiu was uncharacteristically: "I still have some homework that I haven't understood yet, so I won't go to the shop."
Qiao Xiaofu was stunned: If someone of Zhao Jiu's level couldn't understand it, then what had he been doing these days?! Sleepwalking?!
Everyone looked at Zhao Jiu in surprise, and then they realized with hindsight: Zhao Jiu was not normal today.
Qiao Chu nodded with a smile but not a smile, turned around and went to the special bamboo reclining chair, preparing to continue lying down (cultivation).
Zhao Xiang was also at home today. Hearing this, he looked at Zhao Jiu with a smile but not a smile. He only glanced at it and then looked away.
This look made Zhao Jiu feel embarrassed instantly: there was always a feeling of being seen through when he was lying.
I don’t know if Xiaofu will be angry because of this?
Will you beat yourself up because of this?
Will he step forward and pull his ears because of this...
But Qiao Xiaofu just looked at Zhao Jiu in surprise, and then looked at Qiao Erlu: "Luer, look at Zhao Jiu, he has learned so well, but he still feels that he has not learned it thoroughly. You have to ask Zhao Jiu
Study, think more, and strive to catch up with Zhao Jiu's knowledge as soon as possible."
Xu Jiye had eaten too much for lunch and was drinking tea. When he heard this, he almost burst into tears!
Catch up with Zhao Jiu’s knowledge?
Sister, are you thinking too much?!
This is the prince of the current dynasty, and he has learned a lot about managing the world and the country!
If your six-year-old brother catches up with His Highness the Crown Prince in learning, what are you going to let him do?
Rebellion and becoming emperor?
Fortunately, Xu Jiye knows how to shut up now, and is gushing wildly in his mind. His face is just a little weird, but he has no words.
However, Qiao Erlu felt that what the eldest sister said was very reasonable, and nodded shamefully: "Sister, I won't take a nap, so I'd better go and review the homework that the teacher said today..."
"That won't work. You have to sleep more to grow taller. Just study again when you wake up..." Qiao Xiaofu ordered with a serious face.
"Oh..." Qiao Erlu agreed, and obediently led Qiao Sanshou to bed.
"Zhao Jiuruo is not free..." Qiao Xiaofu's eyes began to wander in front of others.
Xu Jingye lowered his head: This matter has nothing to do with him.
Zhao Xiang smiled half-heartedly, glancing at Zhao Jiu and Qiao Xiaofu from time to time, with a look as if he was waiting to see a joke.
When his eyes fell on Xu Jiye's face, Xu Jiye shivered all over, as if he had awakened: "Qiao Xiaofu, I'll go with you!"
Qiao Xiaofu was stunned for a moment.
Zhao Xiang and Xu Jingye were also stunned for a moment.
Zhao Jiu was also stunned for a moment.
What do you mean?!
The corner of Qiao Chu's mouth on the recliner curled up: There are also haocs who are short-sighted. After Xu Jiye finished speaking, he immediately looked at his eldest brother Xu Jingye: Brother, I did a great job, didn't I? The prince is not free, so I will take his place to help Qiao Xiaofu.
Waiter!
I am taking the initiative to do things for the prince! Is my contribution and sacrifice big enough?!
Xu Jingye looked at Zhao Jiu's obviously wrong expression and called him a fool!
I really want to split my brother’s head open with a slap to see what kind of tofu curd is inside!
Are you able to interfere with the person His Royal Highness is concerned about?!
Does this mean that Xu Guogong’s mansion has been glorious for long enough and can die after three generations?!
Damn this thing!
"What are you going to do?" Xu Jingye almost said the words from between his teeth.
"I'm going to help Zhao Jiu keep the shop! Didn't Qiao Xiaofu want Zhao Jiu to keep the shop before? I think since Zhao Jiu is not free, it's the same thing if I help." Xu Jiye had a proud look on his face that said "please praise me!"
Xu Jingye covered his forehead with his hand: I have a headache! I want to die!
However, Xu Jiye looked at His Highness the Crown Prince with an expression of gratitude: "Ninth Young Master, can I sell the goods on your behalf?"
Zhao Jiu glanced at Qiao Xiaofu calmly: "That shop belongs to Xiaofu. As long as Xiaofu doesn't have any objection, I naturally have no objection."
Then everyone's eyes fell on Qiao Xiaofu's face again.
As a result, Qiao Xiaofu nodded: "Okay, let's go."
Watching Qiao Xiaofu and Xu Jiye leave together, everyone: "..."
"I'm going to run an errand." Zhao Xiang glanced at Zhao Jiu again before leaving: Is it over? Are you done with it?! That's it!
Zhao Jiu stared at Xu Jiye's back, wishing that a hole would break out in his eyes: This guy... is really brave!