Chapter 477: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 477: Determination (1)
There was a moment of silence in the room. Chu Heng looked at his cousin, whose expression seemed somewhat unnatural. The more he thought about his guess, the more convinced he became (cough, he would never admit he was too gossipy). He blurted out without thinking, "The famous woman who brought out the black Lingzhi to save Hanzhang—is Hanzhang infatuated with her?"
"Cough cough—cough cough—"
Unexpectedly, Chu Heng's direct question caught Xiao Ruiyuan off guard. He choked on his breath uncontrollably, and his cheeks, already pale, flushed slightly, unsure if it was from coughing or embarrassment.
Chu Heng first froze, then burst into loud laughter, pointing at Xiao Ruiyuan without any sense of restraint, "Haha! Hahaha... Hanzhang, Hanzhang, you... hahaha..."
Xiao Ruiyuan's loss of composure successfully amused Chu Heng. He realized for the first time that teasing this iceberg-like cousin could be such an entertaining thing!
Realizing his reaction was too extreme, Xiao Ruiyuan quickly composed his facial expression back into an icy demeanor. Seeing his cousin laughing so exaggeratedly, a deep annoyance flashed in his eyes, though his ears turned red, adding a hint of cuteness.
Seeing this, Chu Heng teased him for a while until Xiao Ruiyuan's face turned as cold as ice. Then he stopped teasing and asked seriously, "Hanzhang, is the woman you admire the same one who came last time to take the gallbladder of the Red Python?"
Frowning slightly, Xiao Ruiyuan hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and admitted under his cousin's bright gaze, "Yes!"
Chu Heng was surprised that he actually admitted it. He didn't know what to say for a moment. He understood this cousin of his. He seemed cold-hearted and unfeeling, but once someone entered his heart, he was deeply affectionate. Now that he had admitted to admiring a woman, it must mean he had genuine feelings for her!
Recalling the scene when he last saw that woman, Chu Heng frowned. Judging from her attire and demeanor, she was obviously not from a noble background. Apart from her beautiful appearance and decent demeanor, there was nothing particularly outstanding about her. Yet, such an ordinary woman had easily captured Hanzhang's heart. It seemed she was quite capable.
Although Hanzhang was intelligent, capable on the battlefield and in court, when it came to matters of love, he was like a child of seven or eight years old. Otherwise, by the age of twenty-two, he wouldn't even have a maid to serve him. If that woman really used some means to make Hanzhang fall for her, it wouldn't be impossible!
Thinking of this, Chu Heng looked at his cousin with a worried expression. Unable to help himself, he advised, "Hanzhang, she's just an extremely ordinary woman. Whether in terms of family background, cultivation, or appearance, she doesn't match you. If you want to take her as a concubine in the future, it's fine, but if you want to marry her, cousin advises you to think twice!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruiyuan frowned and looked at the Crown Prince. Although he knew his cousin meant well, the slight disdain in his words towards Yan'er still made him feel uncomfortable.
"Your Highness, what is considered a match in your eyes may not be the same in Hanzhang's heart. As long as Hanzhang is devoted to her, whether she is of noble birth, refined, or just a rustic girl, she is a match for him!"
Xiao Ruiyuan looked solemnly at Chu Heng, speaking with conviction and firmness in his voice, his eyes sharp and unyielding. These words were undoubtedly his truest thoughts: "The world values so-called family background, appearance, and talent, but for Hanzhang, they are just embellishments. Whether present or absent, they hold little significance. When Hanzhang takes a wife, he will certainly marry the woman he admires—Yan'er is enough!"
As he finished speaking, the coldness in Xiao Ruiyuan's eyes softened into a pool of tenderness, and his heartfelt emotions seemed to overflow through his clear, cold gaze.
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