Chapter 313: Daughter, Let’s Steal the Groom!
Prince Dingbei’s Mansion.
Prince Dingbei inquired about his daughter’s whereabouts, and upon hearing she was again at the Martial Arts Hall, he frowned slightly.
He changed into a more casual outfit and then walked slowly to the Martial Arts Hall, where he found his daughter wielding a spear with the grace of a dragon. Her posture was as agile as could be.
Prince Dingbei clasped his hands behind his back and sighed. How wonderful it would be if she were a son.
"Father, you’re back from court early?" Niu Pan’er noticed her father and stopped her movements, approaching with the spear in hand.
Prince Dingbei said, "I’ve been back for a while. I returned to the capital just for your marriage. If not to avoid the reputation of being arrogant, I wouldn’t even bother to attend court and listen to those Civil Servants’ squabbles, which are so tedious they could put wax in my ears."
Niu Pan’er smiled knowingly; it was just like her father’s personality.
"But you, it’s rare for you to relax, so why not go out instead of practicing martial arts at the mansion?" Prince Dingbei said. "You could go out and wander around."
Niu Pan’er frowned and replied, "Where would I go? You know your daughter has no interest in strolling the streets. Moreover, these days, the moment I step out, someone manages to run into my horse and demands I take responsibility."
Thanks to her father, who proclaimed wanting a handsome son-in-law, many handsome young men recently appeared before her, showing off. Handsome, yes, but something always felt off, as if the door of a brothel blew open and all the gigolos came rushing out.
Prince Dingbei laughed heartily, "Then have you set your eyes on anyone?" He looked at her meaningfully and said, "As long as you’ve chosen, even if it’s a Prince, I would risk my old face to beseech the Emperor for you."
Niu Pan’er shook her head.