Chapter 1365: A Joke
The Fourth Prince gradually calmed down and finally focused on Situtu Qinger, squinting his phoenix eyes as he examined her closely...
This young woman before him had exquisite makeup on her face; her eyes were fixed on him. Her skin was very fair, her cherry lips were radiant and alluring, and strands of hair beside her cheeks swayed gently with her posture. She wore a light green long dress, her waist slender—she was so beautiful and flawless, resembling a celestial being untouched by worldly matters.
The Fourth Prince remembered being captivated by her a while ago. However, the Empress Mother had been emphasizing the importance of Situtu Xueer’s identity as the Eldest Legitimate Daughter, which would greatly aid him in ascending to the position of Crown Prince. Due to various reasons, he wisely chose power.
Indeed, as long as he could occupy that high position, he could have any woman he wanted. Why ruin his emperor’s dream for one flower? It was not worth it.
Pulling back his thoughts, the Fourth Prince smiled and asked, "Second Miss, what painting?"
Successfully blocking the Fourth Prince from pursuing Situtu Xueer’s footsteps, Situtu Qinger felt quite proud in her heart and said to the Fourth Prince, "Fourth Prince, follow me and you’ll see."
Saying this, she started walking towards the inner room with small steps.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Situ Yongjie coughed forcefully, thinking whether this daughter could be more reserved. Bringing an adult man to her boudoir in broad daylight, if word spread, it would tarnish the General’s Mansion’s reputation. However, due to the prince’s status, he couldn’t express it outright, so he resorted to coughing as a reminder, hoping they would be more mindful.
Situtu Qinger stopped her steps, turned her head and asked strangely, "Father, is your throat uncomfortable? Why are you coughing so much?"
Situ Yongjie instantly felt overwhelmed. This daughter usually seemed clever and smart; how could she always falter at crucial moments!
Situ Yongjie, being a man, naturally did not understand that when a woman encounters a man she admires, her intelligence becomes zero, much less being wise.