Chapter 879: Chapter 879: Seeking but Not Attaining
This is also one of the things Ye Jiu dislikes the most about the Imperial Palace: the endless circling of words, and every sentence needing to leave room for retracting.
Ye Jiu always believed that the old Emperor’s kindness towards her was actually mixed with many other factors, and it seems that it is indeed so now.
"I... have my eyes on the War King, I wonder if Grandpa Emperor can fulfill this?" Ye Jiu said.
By saying this, everything was laid bare, but if she didn’t, her future with Sikong Mo would remain uncertain.
Ye Jiu wasn’t sure if revealing her and Sikong Mo’s relationship was a right or wrong decision at that moment!
But she only knew that at this moment, saying she wanted to marry Sikong Mo made her happy and also brought a sense of relief from no longer having to hide.
Just as Ye Jiu finished speaking, the old Emperor’s face turned somber.
Yet, Ye Jiu still looked straight at him without a trace of retreat, showing her determination.
A moment later, the old Emperor suddenly laughed, "Jiujiu, are you serious?"
Ye Jiu didn’t know the old Emperor’s intention in asking this, but she nodded firmly.
"You were also present at the palace banquet when I said, marriage is a matter of matchmakers and parental orders; if the old Princess Consort of the War King Residence agrees when she comes to the capital after the new year, naturally I won’t do the thing of breaking up a pair," the old Emperor said.
Ha, these words...
Ye Jiu could only chuckle inwardly.
Matchmakers and parental orders. When the old Emperor granted marriages in the hall with so many people, did he ever consider this phrase, or ask the parents if they agreed?
Why is it that when it comes to her, things suddenly need to be so proper? Isn’t it all just to prevent her from being with Sikong Mo!
Furthermore, anyone with some information knows that Sikong Mo and his mother do not get along, and the old Princess Consort would rather him be miserable all his life, how could he possibly have his way!
It’s obvious the old Emperor is finding an excuse.
"How does Jiujiu find this arrangement?" the old Emperor asked Ye Jiu again.
"Grandpa Emperor has already made the decision, does my opinion still matter?" Ye Jiu retorted.
Ye Jiu was unhappy, the old Emperor could tell.
But compared to angering Ye Jiu, it was clearly more important not to let the two of them be together.
"Since Jiujiu doesn’t have any objections, then once the old Princess Consort comes to the capital, we shall discuss this matter. If it doesn’t work out then, your grandmother will find you another good match, you certainly won’t be wronged," the old Emperor arranged arbitrarily.
Ye Jiu replied, "Very well, if my future husband doesn’t surpass the War King in excellence, then I’d rather remain unmarried for life."
Whether it be Sikong Mo’s looks, martial arts, or his power, he is top-notch. She didn’t believe the old Emperor could find someone better.
The old Emperor’s gaze darkened, his tone carried a hidden threat, "Jiujiu, those words are too much!"
But Ye Jiu got up, "It’s getting late already, Jiujiu will take her leave now."
Having said that, Ye Jiu turned and left without waiting for the old Emperor and the Empress’s consent.
As she walked out of the palace gates, Ye Jiu felt that she had been too impulsive today.
But thinking about how they all opposed her and Sikong Mo, Ye Jiu felt indignant.
She had obviously worked so hard, yet she was still under others’ control, and Sikong Mo had also been driven to exhaustion for her, even handing over the Tiger Talisman.
Ye Jiu knew in her heart that if not for her, with Sikong Mo’s power, even the old Emperor would be helpless against him.
But she happened to be an Imperial Family Commandery Princess, sharing the bloodline with the old Emperor, which is why Sikong Mo had to humble himself to please the old Emperor and the Prince of Jing. All of this was because of her.
Inside the palace, as soon as Ye Jiu left, the old Emperor slammed the table with his palm, making a loud bang.