gnovel Chapter 174 You'll Have to Take on More Responsibility
Chapter 174 You'll Have to Take on More Responsibility
The two continued their walk in the garden.
As they walked, Lin Chen asked, "What do you usually do at home?"
"Reading, practicing martial arts, and occasionally going to the palace to talk with my younger sister," Zhao Mingyue said. "Nothing special."
"Aren't you bored?"
"I'm used to it."
Lin Chen glanced at Zhao Mingyue and said seriously:
"Once you're in the Prince's mansion, you can do whatever you want."
The family has a large collection of books and a spacious training ground.
If you're bored, you can play cards with Xiaoxiao and the others, go to the opera, or go out for a walk—it's up to you.
Zhao Mingyue looked at Lin Chen, her gaze softening slightly:
"it is good."
The two walked to a rockery, and Lin Chen's eyes suddenly lit up:
"Oh, right, there's something I need to tell you in advance."
"What?"
"After entering the manor..." Lin Chen leaned closer and lowered his voice.
"All four wives in the family are pregnant, and the other three or four will probably be soon too. You'll have to shoulder more responsibility then."
Zhao Mingyue was taken aback, then her face turned bright red, but she still tried to remain calm and said:
"A woman should obey her husband after marriage, and follow his wishes in everything!"
"That's good!" Lin Chen chuckled.
"But my main point is that you're not young anymore; the important thing is to start producing heirs for the Lin family as soon as possible!"
"Does Your Highness find me too old for you?" Zhao Mingyue's eyes darkened slightly.
"How could that be!" Lin Chen quickly denied, "I already said, I like big ones..."
As he spoke, his gaze swept over Zhao Mingyue's chest, then he coughed lightly:
"Besides, you're only a year older than my sister-in-law, Liu Ruyan. Being older means you're more caring and sensible—the kind of woman men like best!"
Zhao Mingyue finally couldn't help but spit out a light spit, "Your Highness, what nonsense are you spouting..."
But the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
"I'm telling the truth!" Lin Chen said earnestly.
"So you have to promise me you won't bring up your age anymore. You're at the peak of your beauty!"
Zhao Mingyue was both touched and embarrassed, and scoffed, "Smooth talker!"
"Want to give it a try?" Lin Chen asked with a grin.
"you……"
Zhao Mingyue glared at Lin Chen, embarrassed and annoyed, but there was a smile in her eyes as she began to look forward to married life.
Although Lin Chen is unreliable, at least... he's not boring!
As the two were talking, a maidservant hurried over:
"Your Highness, someone from the palace has come. His Majesty summons you to the palace for a talk."
Zhao Mingyue nodded: "Understood."
She turned to look at Lin Chen: "Your Highness..."
"Go ahead," Lin Chen waved his hand, "I should go back too."
The two walked side by side toward the garden gate.
Upon reaching the door, Lin Chen suddenly turned around, leaned close to Zhao Mingyue's ear, and whispered:
"You're welcome to try it anytime you want!"
His warm breath brushed against her ear, making Zhao Mingyue's ears turn red. She gently pushed Lin Chen away.
"Go on, hurry up and leave."
Lin Chen laughed heartily and left with his guards.
Lin Chen was in a great mood as he walked out of Mingyue Garden.
This trip was worthwhile; Zhao Mingyue's personality is indeed suitable to be a wife.
She is dignified but not rigid, intelligent but not calculating, and most importantly, she is open-minded.
Marrying a princess brings both prestige and financial security.
Although Zhao Mingyue was older than him, in the world of high martial arts, a grandmaster could easily live to be over a hundred years old.
With the resources Lin Chen possesses and her own aptitude, breaking through to the Celestial Realm and living to three hundred years old would be a piece of cake.
Besides... Lin Chen just likes big ones.
It's not that they're old, it's that they have a broad perspective and a generous heart.
"Your Highness," Lin Wu leaned closer, "Shall we return to the manor?"
"Let's go back." Lin Chen stepped onto the carriage, then thought for a moment and added:
"Go to the Treasure Pavilion and pick out a gift for the Princess."
"Yes."
The group drove west of the city.
On the way, Lin Chen was still reflecting on the conversation he had just had.
Zhao Mingyue's calm yet slightly embarrassed demeanor was quite amusing.
This marriage was definitely worthwhile.
After Zhao Mingyue entered the gate, the mansion became even more lively.
As for the relationship between husband and wife... well, we can cultivate it slowly.
Lin Chen hummed a little tune, feeling cheerful.
This marriage is a sure win no matter how you look at it.
Upon arriving at the Treasure Pavilion, the manager, seeing that it was Lin Chen, quickly came out to greet him:
"Your Highness... has arrived. What would you like to see today?"
"Pick a gift for the Princess," Lin Chen said. "It should be elegant, not too tacky."
No secrets stay hidden forever; his affair with the eldest princess and the third princess of Dongli has already spread throughout the capital.
"Yes, yes, yes, a batch of South China Sea pearls just arrived, each one perfectly round..." the shopkeeper hurriedly introduced.
Lin Chen browsed the Treasure Pavilion for half an hour before finally choosing a white jade hairpin.
The hairpin head is carved with simple cloud patterns, which is elegant and tasteful, and matches Zhao Mingyue's temperament very well.
In addition, he also picked out a portion for his wife and daughter, as well as his mother, grandmother, and even Lin Nian'er.
After paying, Lin Chen saw that it was still early and remembered that he hadn't been to the Jiaofangsi to listen to music in a long time, so he set off for the Jiaofangsi.
……
In Mingyue Garden, Zhao Mingyue returned from the palace.
When the Empress spoke to her, she was simply instructing her to keep an eye on the Lin family after marriage and to have children for Lin Chen as soon as possible.
Zhao Mingyue agreed to all of them.
Back in her room, she sat in front of her dressing table and looked at herself in the mirror.
At twenty-seven, she's getting married again.
When she got engaged for the first time, she was already nineteen years old. She didn't have any feelings for her fiancé and was just following the arrangement.
After marriage, the two treated each other with utmost respect and rarely saw each other.
She had already resigned herself to this life, but she never expected to meet Lin Chen, whose reputation had drastically changed.
The princess then spoke of the royal family's predicament, inquired about her opinion of Lin Chen, and whether she was willing to marry him.
Although she said she wouldn't force it, Zhao Mingyue knew what her younger sister meant.
Having ascended the throne as a woman, she never dared to treat her younger sister as a sister!
Besides, she didn't dislike Lin Chen too much after the change...
Zhao Mingyue couldn't help but laugh when she thought of Lin Chen's nonsensical remarks earlier that day.
It's certainly absurd, but it's also certainly funny.
Unlike other princes and nobles, who were either hypocritical and pretentious or arrogant and conceited.
Lin Chen's arrogance was blatant and undisguised.
Of course, he has the confidence to back it up.
Moreover, this kind of personality is reassuring; at least he wouldn't stoop to bullying a woman.
A maid brought hot water, and Zhao Mingyue washed up and changed her clothes.
As she lay down on the bed, she suddenly remembered what Lin Chen had said: "Let her take on more responsibilities after marriage."
This person... really.
Zhao Mingyue turned over and closed her eyes.
It'll be the eighth day of next month soon.
She needs to start preparing her dowry.
Although the royal family would prepare a portion, she would also need to add some for herself.
Lin Chen gave such a generous betrothal gift; she couldn't be too stingy.
As she pondered these thoughts, Zhao Mingyue gradually drifted off to sleep.
In my dream, I seemed to hear Lin Chen's frivolous laughter again.