Chapter 732 - 220: Seizing Love_4
But what does this mean? Could it be that Emperor Hongxiao does not completely trust Yin Zhan?
As time slowly slipped away, Emperor Hongxiao merely watched the kneeling Yin family father and son in contemplation, and gradually, the courtiers sensed something was amiss. They didn’t dare to breathe too loudly, silently observing the scene before them.
The Yin father and son did not move an inch, and Yin Zhiqing’s face slowly turned red. She didn’t understand what was happening. She had thought everything would fall into place, but it appeared things were not going as smoothly as expected. Under the table, Madam Yin grasped Yin Zhiqing’s hand, and she felt somewhat better.
Seeing that Emperor Hongxiao was reluctant to speak, the Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I think this marriage proposal is quite good. The two children look very well-matched. Miss Jiang the Second is a fine lady, and the Princely Heir of the Yin Household, in my opinion, is also very outstanding."
No sooner had the Empress Dowager finished speaking than someone chuckled. In the silent hall, with no one else speaking, this somewhat mocking laughter clearly drifted into everyone’s ears.
Yin Zhiqing was taken aback. Who would dare to speak in such a manner at this time, was this not a direct affront to the Empress Dowager? Following the sound, she saw the red-clad figure that she had encountered twice before, each time captivating people’s hearts. There, in the corner and under the light, he slowly revealed his full appearance.
Jih Heng propped one hand behind his head and held a wine jug in the other, casually pouring himself a drink. His expression was languid, his movements arbitrary, and amidst the shocked and skeptical gazes, he maintained an air of indifference, yet he was particularly captivating. Seemingly aware of everyone’s stares, he turned his head, a pair of smiling phoenix eyes almost drowning people, and he said leisurely, "Prince of Xia County, I’m afraid you’re a step too late."
Yin Zhan also looked toward Jih Heng, and a bad premonition suddenly surged in Yin Zhili’s heart. The next moment, he heard Emperor Hongxiao break into hearty laughter above him, as Emperor Hongxiao said, "That’s right, my loyal subject, you are indeed a step late. Someone has already sought my permission before you, and I have even prepared the imperial decree, granting marriage between Duke Su and Miss Jiang the Second. Eunuch Su."