Chapter 445: The Paranoid Prince in the Extra Story (25)
Chapter 445: The Paranoid Prince in the Extra Story (25)
Qiu Zechen has admired Jiang Zui for a long time. Seeing that Jiang Zui has never been surrounded by concubines, he thought that he was the one who could become the Princess Xiaoyao.
Therefore, Qiu Zechen invited all the famous ladies in Beijing to attend the flower-viewing banquet in his own name.
Of course, this also includes Ruan Jiuchao.
The day of the flower viewing banquet.
As soon as Qiu Zechen saw Ruan Jiuchao, he hurried over to him with a big smile on his face, acting like the host. He said to Ruan Jiuchao in a very friendly manner, "Brother Ruan, you came at the right time. The flower viewing banquet has just started."
Ruan Jiuchao felt a little embarrassed for a moment about Qiu Zechen's intimate actions and words, and calmly took the other person's arm and walked out.
Ruan Jiuchao used to live in Fuzhou County, and his father was the most powerful person in the entire Fuzhou County. Therefore, other people could only flatter Ruan Jiuchao, and no one had any disagreements or quarrels with Ruan Jiuchao. Even if there were any, they were all minor quarrels, and others could only apologize to Ruan Jiuchao.
The only thing he did was trip over the brainless Zhao Kaile.
Now that he was back in the capital, before Jiang Zui proposed marriage, he lived a relatively comfortable life. Most of the girls from the wealthy families in the capital looked down on him and seldom approached him.
But after Jiang Zui came to propose marriage, for more than ten days, there were always various boys and girls inviting him out to play.
Ruan Jiuchao went there a few times at the beginning and found that the other party was either showing off jewelry or telling some shocking gossip.
He was initially interested because he wanted to hear gossip, but gradually, although he did not understand what was going on, he could hear the other party's dissatisfaction and jealousy towards him.
Many people envied me for being able to become Princess Xiaoyao, and some even said sarcastic words to me because of this.
Later I lost interest in attending the banquet.
Until this time, Qiu Zechen’s invitation.
He didn't know much about Qiu Zechen, but it was said that he was the most handsome boy in the entire capital and even in Panorama Country. Moreover, he was of noble status, the eldest son of the Prime Minister, and he was both beautiful and talented.
Every man wanted to marry him.
Ruan Jiuchao went to the banquet this time just to see if Qiu Zechen was as good-looking as the legend said.
But who would have thought that as soon as she saw him, he would be so intimate with her.
There was a hint of weirdness in this intimacy, which made him feel uncomfortable.
You can only deal with it slowly.
Ruan Jiuchao looked embarrassed and said, "Mr. Qiu, I'm sorry. Something happened on the way. I'm late. Please forgive me."
Ruan Jiuchao met a little beggar boy who stopped his car on the road, so he asked his servants to give the boy some silver and sent him away.
Hence, there was a delay for a while.
Fortunately, he hated being late, so he arrived a little early.
So, it just happened to be just beginning.
"It's okay, it hasn't started yet." Qiu Zechen said with a smile: "But...you have to drink a few more glasses of wine later."
In Jing country, whether men, boys or girls, everyone likes to drink.
The wine that boys and girls drink tends to be sweet and not intoxicating.
Ruan Jiuchao immediately replied: "Okay."
When Qiu Zechen and Ruan Jiuchao attended the banquet together, they instantly attracted everyone's attention.
Other guys and girls came forward one after another, flattering and responding.
Qiu Zechen responded with a smile.
Ruan Jiuchao, who was standing on the side, watched Qiu Zechen chatting and laughing with others, and he admired them very much.
If it were him...he probably wouldn't be able to be as eloquent and articulate as Qiu Zechen.
Qiu Zechen did not forget Ruan Jiuchao who was standing beside him. When he saw Ruan Jiuchao's silly and stunned expression, he couldn't help but guess proudly in his heart: See, he is the only one who is most qualified and most suitable to be Princess Xiaoyao.
Qiu Zechen somehow shifted the topic to Ruan Jiuchao, "Mr. Ruan, you are younger than me, so why don't I call you Brother Jiuchao."
"...Yeah." Ruan Jiuchao replied in a low voice.
He wanted to refuse, but when he saw the smile on Qiu Zechen's face, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he thought to himself: Isn't this person in front of me a little too familiar? !
"Brother Jiuchao, I heard that you and King Xiaoyao have decided to get married. I wonder when you will get married?"
As soon as these words were spoken, people around him quickly started asking questions.
"Yes, when did Master Ruan get to know King Xiaoyao?"
"You two hid it too well. I never heard of you having any contact with each other before, but the day after you became a 15-year-old, King Xiaoyao came to your house to plead for mercy."
"Mr. Ruan, why don't you tell us? We are really curious."
"Mr. Ruan is so lucky to marry the King of Xiaoyao and become his princess."
......
Ruan Jiuchao was already used to this kind of scene, and said as usual: "King Xiaoyao and I met by chance when we were young."
After a pause, he continued, “However, over the years, King Xiaoyao has been in the capital, and I am in Fuzhou County, and the two places are quite far apart.
Fortunately, King Xiaoyao did not forget the friendship we had in childhood and often communicated with me.
As for...the fact that King Xiaoyao came to propose marriage, I was also scared.
The wedding date should be in March next year."
Jiang Zui asked Ruan Jiuchao to say this.
Before the engagement, Jiang Zui showed off his affection for Ruan Jiuchao because of his bad reputation.
Now, he and Ruan Jiuchao are engaged and have chosen a date for the wedding.
They are already an engaged couple.
Of course, we should show our affection more.
Qiu Zechen's expression froze as he listened to Ruan Jiuchao's words. A hint of hatred flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly concealed.
Qiu Zechen smiled falsely and said, “Brother Jiuchao and King Xiaoyao actually have such a fate.
Brother Jiuchao, do you know that King Xiaoyao is the husband that all the boys and girls in Jing country want to marry the most? And in the end, you succeeded."
As soon as he finished speaking, several vicious eyes rushed towards Ruan Jiuchao.
Ruan Jiuchao seemed not to notice and said with a smile: "Really?
But Brother Xiaozui is really nice."
"Brother Xiaozui? Brother Jiuchao addresses King Xiaoyao in a very intimate way. It's really enviable." Qiu Zechen said with contempt mixed with a hint of anger.
Little Drunk Brother?!
Pooh!
Ruan Jiuchao is the one who can say this?!
"Ruan Jiuchao replied: What are you envious of? Doesn't Brother Qiu have someone he likes?
If not, I will ask Brother Xiaozui to help you choose one that day.
Brother Qiu, if I remember correctly, after this year you will be twenty years old, and it’s time for you to get married.
Unfortunately, my father and mother wanted to keep me at home for a few more years, but my brother Xiaozui refused.
Fortunately, Xiaoyao Palace is not far from home, just next door.
I can go back to visit my parents whenever I want."
Ruan Jiuchao's words made Qiu Zechen's heart explode with anger.
Qiu Zechen suppressed his anger and said with a fake smile: "No need."
hateful!
How dare you say you are old!
ahhh-
He had to teach the other party a lesson.
Show off in front of her how good Jiang Zui is to her.
This is simply like piercing a hole in your heart.
Some people who understood immediately understood what Ruan Jiuchao said, their faces turned dark instantly, and the scene suddenly became awkward.
However, Ruan Jiuchao just frowned. He actually knew that what he said was a bit sarcastic, but...for some reason, he had a strong feeling that Qiu Zechen in front of him was not a good person.
Ruan Jiuchao asked in confusion: "Why are you guys not talking?"
When Qiu Zechen heard this, the smile on his face immediately returned to normal, and he said, "Okay, let's not talk about this topic anymore.
Brother Jiuchao, you just said you wanted to drink a few more glasses of wine, you can't go back on your word."
As he spoke, Qiu Zechen gave the servant beside him a look, and soon the servant came over with a pot of wine.
Qiu Zechen poured Ruan Jiuchao a full glass of wine.
Ruan Jiuchao had never drunk alcohol, but he felt good about himself and thought that a few glasses of wine would not cause any trouble.
However, this time he miscalculated.
Ruan Jiuchao is indeed not the kind of person who gets drunk easily after drinking one glass of wine.
But there were too many people toasting us.
Everyone looked at Qiu Zechen's eyes and actions, so in just half an hour, Ruan Jiuchao was forced to drink.
Knowing that Ruan Jiuchao realized that something was wrong with him, he directly refused the wine offered to him.
Qiu Zechen had no idea what to do with Ruan Jiuchao.
If anything happened to Ruan Jiuchao during the flower-viewing party he hosted, he would be held responsible.
What's more, Nguyen Yu's influence in the court gradually grew, and the emperor even wanted Nguyen Yu to replace his father as the prime minister several times.
It is precisely because of this that Qiu Zechen wants to marry Jiang Zui. Jiang Zui is the emperor's only brother. No matter what, the emperor will be better to the Qiu family.
He was the first child in the Qiu family. Since his father was almost thirty years old when he was born, he was quite favored in the family even though he was a young boy.
His goal now is to get Ruan Jiuchao drunk and make him act crazy in public, bringing shame to the Ruan family and making Jiang Zui hate him.
Qiu Zechen did not force Ruan Jiuchao's rejection.
At this moment, Ruan Jiuchao's face was flushed, and it seemed that the other party was drunk.
Qiu Ze gave a serious look and the person who was trying to force Ruan Jiuchao to drink sat back in his seat obediently.
Qiu Zechen smiled and said, "Brother Jiuchao, are you drunk? Do you want to go to the garden to get rid of the alcohol smell?"
Ruan Jiuchao's eyes were full of confusion. He stood up suddenly and walked outside without saying a word.
Ruan Jiuchao's attendant asked nervously and worriedly: "Sir, sir, where are you going?"
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