Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife

Chapter 825: The Little Crown Prince’s Marriage

Long Yue watched as a delighted smile appeared once again on Qi Jingyu’s face, and she couldn’t help but feel happy herself. She handed him a piece of cake, "Eat it!"

"Thank you, Imperial Aunt!"

Qi Jingyu said politely.

Then, he gobbled it up without a second thought, reminiscent of when he used to visit their home and ask Long Yue to make him something to eat, leaving his mouth greasy from indulging.

Although this scene could never be exactly the same as before, at least it was a good start.

"Eat slowly, there’s plenty more. I’ve made quite a lot. You know, A Mu also likes my pastries, but for some reason, he just doesn’t like hazelnut crisps? Hey, hazelnut crisps are so delicious, aren’t they? Why doesn’t he like them?"

Long Yue picked up a piece of hazelnut crisp, chewed it with a small mouthful, the taste lingered pleasantly, and she really couldn’t understand why they didn’t like it.

"I remember Imperial Uncle from Shu Country, he doesn’t like overly sweet things!"

"Oh, is that so? This hazelnut crisp... isn’t too sweet, is it? Then what kind of sweetness does he like? Men, they’re so hard to please. Why didn’t he say so earlier?"

Long Yue carefully recalled Li Qingmu’s dining habits, and indeed, he didn’t seem to eat sweet foods much, conveniently leaving her to enjoy them herself.

She had always thought he was being considerate, letting her have them, and had been touched, only to find out it’s because he didn’t actually like them?

Hey, if you don’t like it, just say so, what’s the point of keeping silent? Long Yue felt she could really be driven mad by this man.

"Forget it, I’ll deal with him later!"

Long Yue huffed angrily.

Qi Jingyu watched her puffed-up cheeks due to anger, her expression slightly dazed. Even though Imperial Aunt was talking about Imperial Uncle with displeasure in her words, her eyes and face were filled with affection, revealing their genuine love for each other.

Qi Jingyu suddenly thought of his own matters.

At sixteen this year, both his father and mother were arranging a marriage for him, planning to choose a reliable girl without a too powerful family background to be his Crown Princess Consort.

At first, Qi Jingyu didn’t understand why they didn’t want someone from an influential family. Did they think he was unworthy? That couldn’t be right?

But now he understood, an overly influential Empress could weigh down the Emperor with too much pressure, like an enormous burden that’s severely uncomfortable.

But those from a more ordinary background would ease that pressure slightly, at least they wouldn’t instantly become a colossal presence over the Emperor. Those relatives of the Empress could be screened and promoted one by one.

This way, he had more room to maneuver.

Long Yue took another bite of hazelnut crisp, savoring its deliciousness, and suddenly noticed the Little Crown Prince looking troubled again. She couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity, "Is there something that still puzzles you, Your Highness?"

"No, no, Imperial Aunt, I was just thinking... Imperial Aunt, how did you feel when you first married Imperial Uncle?"

"Hm? What?"

Long Yue was stunned for a while.

This young boy, why ask such a question suddenly?

Isn’t this question quite probing?

After pondering, Long Yue said, "Actually, as for feeling, can I say that at first, I was very resistant? I didn’t want to marry!"

Not only did she not want to? In past lifetimes, she caused a ruckus daily, trying to exchange it for a divorce decree. She didn’t want to live with Li Qingmu!

But, the man never granted a divorce, she didn’t know what he was thinking back then?

Later, the separation was because Long Yue approached him multiple times to talk about it. A normal man, don’t they have a little pride?

Maybe she made such a fuss, Li Qingmu finally agreed.

Hey, she really knew how to court disaster!

Qi Jingyu sighed after hearing Long Yue’s firm response, "I... I don’t want to marry either! Honestly, Imperial Aunt, I haven’t thought it through; I’m not ready to settle down yet!"

"What is there to think through or not? It’s all about whether you want to or not! Why, what did His Majesty say about this?"

"Imperial Aunt, my father and mother have chosen several candidates for the Crown Princess Consort for me, I..."

Qi Jingyu trailed off, unable to continue.

He saw Long Yue staring blankly at him, making him feel embarrassed.

"You’re getting married? That’s wonderful!"

"But, none of those women do I like, I haven’t even met them!"

"Aren’t there portraits?"

"But how can a portrait compare to a living, breathing person? Imperial Aunt, honestly, I don’t like having too many women in the harem; it’s a recipe for chaos, as they say, women are the root of trouble..."

Qi Jingyu shivered slightly, feeling a chill down his spine. Why did he say such a thing in front of Imperial Aunt?

Isn’t that seeking trouble!

"Your Highness, with marriage, love can blossom over time; what you need to do is choose a daughter-in-law who satisfies both you and your parents swiftly."

"I want to, but I’m too busy. I’m helping father handle many memorials every day, even sealing each takes up a lot of time."

No time, when does he have the mind to look for someone he likes? Hey, what a dilemma!

"Your Highness, marriage is a step everyone must take. It’s like this even for ordinary families; you, as the future Emperor, must have an heir, and that heir must be exceptional!"

"I understand! Imperial Aunt, I actually know all of this, but I just can’t take that step!"

"That’s simple, adjust your mood, maybe in a few days, a new idea or path will emerge?"

Long Yue comforted Qi Jingyu for a while, then personally saw him to the door.

She couldn’t recall what they were chatting about, but when Qi Jingyu arrived, it was still morning; and now, as he left, it was nearing evening.

In the distance, a flash of lightning appeared, signaling an impending thunderstorm?

Well, it is summer after all.

"Has the Prince returned yet?"

Having talked with Qi Jingyu for so long, Li Qingmu should have come looking for her upon his return, but he hadn’t!

He hadn’t come looking for her at all!

Long Yue became a bit anxious, worried about him.

"Princess Consort, the Prince hasn’t returned yet!"

Liu Xiang came in, respectfully reporting the situation.

Long Yue was taken aback, greatly shocked, "He hasn’t returned yet? He’s been in the court for so long, how could he not be back? Are you sure? He’s not out drinking with Su Shi or something?"

"No, Princess Consort, earlier when you were talking with the Crown Prince, we didn’t dare disturb you, so we looked around, but couldn’t find him! We even asked the Su Family members, but they said His Highness never went there... Hey, Princess Consort? Princess Consort wait for us!"

Seeing Long Yue rush out, Liu Xiang hurried to follow.

"Find him, come, find the Prince, he must be found!"

Long Yue arrived at the Prince Mansion entrance and instructed the gathered servants and maids.

She was worried because Li Qingmu is not the type to not return home; if he didn’t come back, did that mean something happened?