The West Duke, Tang Chenyi, was the Emperor Star.
Jun Xiqing nodded. “Elder Sister, even if the West Duke is the Emperor Star, why should I keep my distance from him?”
“Because…” Jun Xiyan’s voice trailed off.
“Because of what? Elder Sister, are you all keeping something from me? Did that High Priest who came to our house predict something about my fate?”
Jun Xiqing sighed. She could not keep the truth away from Qing’er, but no matter how intelligent Qing’er was, she was clueless when it came to matters of romance.
That High Priest did indeed leave a prediction regarding Jun Xiqing’s fate, but she could not be told about this.
“Qing’er, don’t ask about this again. You just have to listen to me and stay away from Tang Chenyi.”
“I understand, Elder Sister. Oh yes, the West Palace of Country A has sent over a beauty to the West Duke. Her name is Mei’er.”
Jun Xiyan thought for a moment and replied, “This Mei’er is the most seductive and coquettish woman in Ah Jiao’s room. Ah Jiao’s room is where men spend their money lavishly without care. A lot of men have spent their family fortune just to see Mei’er. Mei’er has learned how to please a man since she was young. It seems like the West Palace has sent this Mei’er over to teach the West Duke matters between a man and a woman?
Matters between… a man and a woman?
Tang Chenyi also mentioned “matters between a man and a woman” today. Jun Xiqing’s eyes lit up. “Elder Sister, what do you mean by ‘matters between a man and a woman’?
“This…”
Jun Xiyan was unable to explain. The daughters of the Jun Family were demure ladies and they were embarrassed to speak about such unconventional topics.
Having been nurtured by Jun Mosheng since she was young, Jun Xiqing had received all forms of education, except sexual education.
“Qing’er, you’re still young and you don’t need to know the matters between men and women, but you need to listen carefully to what Elder Sister is going to tell you. The dukes of Country A engage in warfare and they hold a lot of power. Their system is still traditional and obsolete and the men there have many wives. The four dukes of the North, South, East and West will have their own duchesses, but they will also have many concubines. The West Duke is going to be 22 years old soon and will marry his duchess and have his own descendants. He will have many women by his side in the future, and he will not practise monogamy.”
Jun Xiyan’s meaning was obvious. She wanted Qing’er to stay away from the West Duke.
Jun Xiqing bit down on her red lips with her white teeth. She was familiar with the system in Country A and she disliked it deeply. Her father, brother-in-law and even her uncle were sentimental people and monogamy was the best form of love in her eyes.
“Elder Sister, I believe that someone will end the warfare in Country A one day. That person will also implement monogamy in the country.”
“…”
Jun Xiyan startled. She believed in the High Priest’s words. That High Priest was not only referring to one Emperor Star, he was actually referring to two Emperor Stars!
When this day came, there would be two Emperors.
But Jun Xiyan felt relieved for now. Qing’er did not care about how many women the West Duke would have in the future. This meant that Qing’er did not like the West Duke.
She could still make it in time.
“Qing’er, it’s late now, you’d better rest early. We will chat again when we’re both free.”
“Alright, Elder Sister. Good night.”
…
At a six-star hotel.
Lin Xuanji exited the washroom. At this moment, she saw a tall and handsome figure in the corridor. It was Lu Jinwen.
It was apparent that Lu Jinwen had come to look for her.
The man stuck both hands into his trousers pockets and his almond-shaped eyes landed on her face. “You are marrying Jun Mosheng for your son?”
He had heard Tang Chenyi and Jun Xiqing’s conversation just now and he was very much aware of the chaotic situation in Country A.
Lin Xuanji swept away the hair by her cheek. “I’ve nothing to comment about this question.”
“You!” Lu Jinwen strode over to her, his handsome face filled with rage. “You’re not allowed to marry Jun Mosheng. You can only marry me!”
“What did you say?” Lin Xuanji looked at him, as if she did not comprehend his words.
Lu Jinwen took out something from his pocket and grasped her hand forcefully. “Marry me and be my Mrs Lu!”
Lin Xuanji looked down and saw a diamond ring nestled in his palm.
The diamond ring was sparkling brightly.
He had kept it in his trouser pocket, and now he was going to put the ring on her ring finger.
Lin Xuanji promptly curled her fingers and clenched her fists to prevent him from putting the ring on her. “Lu Jinwen, are you proposing to me?”
“Are you deaf or blind to ask the obvious?” Lu Jinwen replied in a displeased manner.
“…”
Only Lu Jinwen could propose marriage in such an arrogant fashion. Why was she even surprised?
Lin Xuanji wanted to retract her own hand. “Lu Jinwen, do you know how to propose? You need to kneel on one knee to propose marriage.”
Kneel?
Lu Jinwen looked at Lin Xuanji with knitted brows and said in conceit. “I’m not kneeling.”
He had never knelt before in front of anyone and he was definitely not going to do it now.
“Forget about it then.” Lin Xuanji withdrew her head and turned around to leave.
She had just walked one step when the man blocked her way. “Lin Xuanji, if you still do not marry me after I have knelt, you’re dead!”
Lin Xuanji, “…”
She had heard similar words before but she was still living perfectly well.
At this moment, the man hunched his tall and handsome body to kneel on one knee. “Lin Xuanji, marry me. Let’s live well together for the rest of our lives. I’ll make it up to you doubly for the love that we have lost all these years. Marry me and be my Mrs Lu!”
With that, he pulled her hand and wanted to place the diamond ring on her finger.
But Lin Xuanji did not let him do so.
Lu Jinwen’s handsome features suddenly became grim. This Emperor was kneeling for the first time in his entire life, and even though he was kneeling, his imposing presence and haughtiness was still able to garner respect from others. He stared at Lin Xuanji. “What do you mean?”
Lin Xuanji stood up slowly and looked at Lu Jinwen. “Although you’ve knelt before me to propose, I still need to consider.”
Lu Jinwen pursed his thin lips. “Then consider right now!”
“Oh.”
Lin Xuanji did consider it seriously. Two minutes had passed… and she was still considering, and Lu Jinwen was still kneeling.
At this moment, there was a flurry of footsteps. Jun Mosheng had arrived.
Lu Jinwen had also seen his rival in love. His countenance was grim at letting his rival see him kneeling to propose marriage.
“Have you finished considering?”
“I’ve thought about it and I can’t accept your proposal.”
“What did you say?” Lu Jinwen stood up promptly. “Damn it, Lin Xuanji, you are not accepting my proposal and you still asked me to kneel for so long?”
“Lu Jinwen, how can you be so confident that I would marry you? After all, you are a man who was once married.” Upon saying that, Lin Xuanji smiled. “I asked you to kneel because I want to see you do it.”
