klisemfg Chapter 1042 Confusion
Chapter 1042 Confusion
She ignored Xu Shao and ordered the carriage to return to the general's mansion.
The King of Jiaodong was still waiting for news with other old ministers. They all felt that if Shan Rou married Zhan Yan, it would definitely be a great thing for Jiaodong Island.
However, when he saw her coming back in such a mess, the King of Jiaodong looked a little solemn.
He quickly stepped forward and asked, "Deputy General Shan, what did Zhan Yan say? Did he agree to marry you?"
Shan Rou shook her head: "No, he refused very straightforwardly!"
The Prince of Jiaodong widened his eyes in disbelief. He subconsciously said, "You're no worse than Lin Yiwan. How could he look down on you?"
Everyone nodded hurriedly, "Yes, Deputy General Shan has both the skills and the looks. She even holds a high reputation on Jiaodong Island. Marquis Zhan Yi would only benefit from marrying you. Why wouldn't he agree?"
When talking about this, Shan Rou felt ashamed.
She interrupted irritably, "Stop giving me such stupid advice. Since Marquis Zhan Yi refuses to marry me, he must have a way to retake the navy. Let's wait and see!"
Seeing that she was in a bad mood, everyone had no choice but to keep silent.
The King of Jiaodong's eyes turned, he still didn't give up and let Shan Rou seduce Zhan Yan.
He called her to a quiet place and whispered, "Deputy General Shan, there are some things I can't explain clearly, but if Mo Lingyue were to become the lord of Jiaodong Island today, it would have a huge impact on the power of my old ministers!"
Shan Rou said helplessly, "What can I do? I can't even protect the navy. This is my father's hard work!"
The King of Jiaodong whispered something in her ear, and her face immediately turned red.
She said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I will pretend that you never told me this method. I absolutely cannot do it!"
The Prince of Jiaodong stamped his feet in anger. "How could you not do this? For the sake of your father's navy, can't you endure some injustice? Ask yourself, how unwilling was your father to die?"
He paused and continued, "And there's Silver Beach. Originally, this Silver Beach belonged to our Jiaodong Island, but if Mo Lingyue took it over, it would benefit the people of Jingcheng. Are the people of our Jiaodong Island going to starve? Shan Rou, you are a smart girl who cares about the overall situation. You should know what choice to make now!"
There was a fierce struggle in Shan Rou's eyes. Did she really want to do this?
Since she was a child, she relied on her real ability to become the deputy admiral of the navy, but now she is asked to abandon her dignity to seduce Zhan Yihou, which makes her feel very embarrassed.
The Prince of Jiaodong urged him, "Shan Rou, even if you disregard your father and the Shan family, you can't abandon those naval forces, right? Without your leadership, how will Marquis Zhan Yi manage their lives?"
Shan Rou bit her lip hard, and after a moment she slowly spoke: "Okay, I'll listen to you, I will make Marquis Zhan Yi agree to marry me and let me continue to be in charge of the Jiaodong Navy!"
The King of Jiaodong narrowed his eyes and smiled: "This is the strong and fearless Deputy General Shan. I look forward to your good news!"
Shan Rou hurried back to her yard and called the maid to help her prepare hot water for a bath.
When the maid brought her a simple, neat-fitting men's suit as she always did, she said calmly, "Don't wear clothes like this today. Bring out a brocade skirt!"
The maid's eyes widened in shock, very surprised by her sudden decision.
She couldn't help but ask curiously, "Miss, why do you suddenly want to wear a skirt? Don't you usually hate wearing skirts? You even say they're cumbersome and will affect your training on board!"
Shan Rou sighed helplessly, "This is a different time now. In the past, I could do whatever I wanted, but now, without my father, the Jiaodong Navy has to rely on me to support it. I can't throw away my father's hard work. Even if I have to use all means, I have to keep them!"
The maid felt sorry for her for having to compromise, but she could do nothing about it.
She picked out a light purple brocade dress for Shan Rou and combed her hair into a very delicate style.
Shan Rou looked at the girl in the bronze mirror, her expression somewhat dazed.
She hadn't used makeup for a long time, and she never knew she could be so beautiful.
The maid couldn't help but praise her: "Miss, you look so beautiful dressed like this, just like a fairy in heaven!"
Shan Rou murmured in a trembling voice, "I hope Zhan Yan can think like you do. That way, my trip won't be a hassle!"
The maid spoke without hesitation, "Don't worry, young lady. Marquis Zhan Yi will definitely be unable to take his eyes off her. I've already inquired about it. His wife has already given birth to three children. Although her appearance hasn't changed much, the skin around her waist must be wrinkled. I'm sure Marquis Zhan Yi must have grown tired of seeing her!"
Shan Rou asked in surprise: "How do you know that the skin around the waist will wrinkle after giving birth?"
The maid said shyly, "I heard it from the housekeeper. She said that all women who have given birth will be like this, especially since the Marquis's wife has triplets. She must have more wrinkles and they will be more serious. She must be so ugly!"
Shan Rou held a glimmer of hope in her heart, she hoped that Lin Yiwan was really that ugly.
After she was dressed up, she got up and walked out.
Just as she reached the gate of Shan's house, a figure suddenly rushed out from the darkness, scaring her.
When she saw the scarlet eyes clearly, she subconsciously shouted: "Xu Shao, are you crazy? What are you doing guarding the door of Shan Mansion?"
Xu Shao stared at her with a frown, his eyes filled with undisguised amazement.
He had never seen Shan Rou wearing a skirt before, she was really beautiful.
It was so beautiful that it took his breath away!
Shan Rou noticed that his eyes were not right, and immediately reached out and pushed him away: "Stay away from me, don't get so close to me!"
Xu Shao, however, pressed on stubbornly, "Rou'er, are you going to meet Marquis Zhan Yi dressed like this? He's already rejected you, so why are you still refusing to give up? He and his wife are very much in love, and you insist on interfering?"
Shan Rou interrupted angrily: "Who I go to see has nothing to do with you? No matter what, I am still the deputy admiral of the navy. How can you be so rude to me?"
Xu Shao pleaded, "Just give up. There's no way he'll marry you. Can't you just hand over the Navy Order and stop getting involved in these things? Do you really have to get involved?"
Shan Rou was instantly enraged. She raised her hand and grabbed Xu Shao's neck, shouting, "Shut up! The Water Master's Order belongs to my father. I will never hand it over even if I die. Unless he can marry me, he can't get it!"
A hint of sarcasm flashed across Xu Shao's lips, and he said sarcastically: "Shan Rou, do you think he will change his mind if you change your skirt?"
Shan Rou thought of the maid's words, and her eyes were suddenly filled with hope.
She spoke word by word: "No matter what I am, I am still younger and more beautiful than the Marquis's wife who has given birth to three children. I don't believe he will remain indifferent!"
She paused, then suddenly moved closer to Xu Shao and whispered in his ear, "Xu Shao, tell me the truth, am I beautiful in a skirt?"