After the time for one incense stick to burn, Li Ming returned to Hanyuan Palace.
He had just stepped into Hanyuan Palace when Ruan Ling entered. Her face was flushed red and her lips were tightly pursed. She felt her mouth go numb and sour…
According to Li Song's plan, he had already started to ask Li Shiming for a marriage.
However, he didn't find Ruan Ling, so he temporarily put her on hold.
Now that he saw Ruan Ling return, his eyes revealed a trace of joy. He stood up and said,""Your Majesty, this subject wishes to marry the daughter of the Jingzhao Prefecture Magistrate, Ruan Ling! I hope Your Majesty can bestow the marriage!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the gazes of everyone in Hanyuan Palace landed on Ruan Ling.
She was quite famous in Chang 'an and had the title of Iceberg Lady.
Moreover, his father was the governor of the capital prefecture, a Rank-4 and above, and held real power in his hands.
Li Song was a relative of the royal family and also held a position in the palace. He and Ruan Ling were simply a match made in heaven.
Therefore, many ministers agreed with Li Song's proposal.
Li Shiming looked at Ruan Ling and felt that her appearance, family background, and talent were all good. He revealed a satisfied smile.
Just as he was about to bestow the marriage, he saw Ruan Ling stand up and bow, saying,""Your…Your Majesty, I have someone else in my heart, but it's not Li Song.”
Immediately, the smiles on everyone's faces froze, and the words of blessing that were about to come out of their mouths were swallowed back into their stomachs.
Li Song's face darkened. It was as if he had been hit on the head. He did not understand, did not accept, and did not dare to believe it!
Li Shi Min's eyes flashed with displeasure.
He was actually very satisfied with Li Song and Ruan Ling's marriage.
They were already prepared to bestow the marriage, but Ruan Ling said no.
It's me who wants to bestow marriage!
I'm not asking you to fall in love!
Although he was unhappy, he couldn't get angry because of this. He asked,"Who do you like?"
Li Song clenched his fists, looking like he wanted to kill someone.
He had plenty of time to pursue Ruan Ling.
However, he had never seen Ruan Ling in frequent contact with other men.
My heart belongs to someone else!
Was that really the case?
Or was she just rejecting his excuse?
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Ruan Ling turned to look in a certain direction.
The person sitting there was none other than Ming Li!
Under everyone's surprised gazes, Ruan Ling's eyes revealed a look of admiration as she said,"Your Majesty, I…I love the 14th Prince!”
Even Consort Chao was at a loss.
Li Ming, on the other hand, had an indifferent expression on his face. Just now in the imperial garden, he had completely conquered Ruan Ling.
Now that Li Song was asking Li Shimin to bestow a marriage, how could Ruan Ling agree?!
"Li Ming!" Li Song looked at Li Ming's indifferent expression and felt his heart burning with anger.
If looks could kill, Ming Li would have died hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands of times under Li Song's gaze.
He found it hard to accept this fact.
Why would Ruan Ling like Li Ming?
The two of them had only met once!
As for me, I've known Ruan Ling for a long time. Could it be that I'm not as good as Li Ming?
To him, Ming Li's indifferent look was more like a great mockery. The woman you've been pursuing so hard has fallen in love with me after seeing me once. Aren't you angry?
Are you angry?
Qi!
Li Song was about to go crazy from anger. His heart was like a crazy beast.
However, if he knew about Li Ming and Ruan Ling's affair in the imperial garden, he wondered if he would really go completely insane.
Li Shi Min's eyes flashed with impatience as he felt that his good mood had been ruined.
When Empress Zhangsun saw him like this, she felt indignant for Li Ming.
Li Song requested a marriage!
You're so happy!
Now, Ruan Ling was being expressed adored by No. 14!
Why is your face full of displeasure?
Thinking of this, Emperor Zhangsun said,""Your Majesty! Since Ruan Ling liked Fourteen, why not ask Fourteen if he had any thoughts of marriage?”
Li Shi Min didn't want to talk about this.
However, all the officials below were watching. He gave it to Li Song but not Li Ming.
Wouldn't that make him seem too biased?
Thinking of this, Li Shi Min said to Li Ming,""Fourteen! How do you feel about Ruan Ling?"
Li Ming straightened his body and looked at Ruan Ling.""I don't want to get married for the time being!”
When everyone heard this, they were in an uproar.
So, what did the 14th Prince mean?
Didn't like Ruan Ling?
However, Ruan Ling had already publicly expressed her love for him, so he did not know how much courage she had mustered.
If she was rejected, she would probably be alone for the rest of her life.
Even Ruan Ling didn't expect Li Ming to give such an answer. She lowered her head, tears welling up in her eyes, unable to hide the disappointment in her heart.
However!
"I'm lacking a personal maid!" said Li Ming.”
“......”
Everyone was speechless and could not believe their ears.
Did he hear wrongly?
The Fourteenth Prince actually wanted Ruan Ling to be his maidservant?
After all, Ruan Ling's father was the governor of the capital prefecture!
Ruan Ling was a famous talented woman!
Servant girl?
Fourteenth Prince, oh, Fourteenth Prince, what do you think?
How could Ruan Ling possibly give herself up?
"Ruan Ling, you can't be his maid!”Li Song clenched his fists. If it weren't for the banquet, he would have attacked.
After all, Ming Li wanted the goddess in his eyes to be his maidservant.
Humiliation!
Li Song thought that Li Ming was humiliating him.
Just when everyone thought that Ruan Ling would reject him, Ruan Ling raised her head and looked at Li Ming with her beautiful eyes. Her eyes were still filled with love, and she smiled sweetly, giving an answer that made everyone's jaws drop.
"I'm willing!"
Perhaps Ruan Ling had gone through a mental struggle, but when she answered, she was so determined.
It was because this man had already made her irresistible!
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