klisemfg Chapter 387: Ancient Dimension, Cannon Fodder Jin 15, Whose Marriage Was Snatched Away by His Cousin
Chapter 387: Ancient Dimension, Cannon Fodder Jin 15, Whose Marriage Was Snatched Away by His Cousin
"Your Majesty?" Miaomiao called softly, maintaining her saluting posture, her heart full of anticipation for His Majesty's response.
Originally, he thought that His Majesty would agree to his request regarding the Shi family's property on the spot, but he did not expect that the scene would fall into a dead silence.
Miaomiao raised her head slightly and looked at His Majesty opposite her.
However, Xiao Jingyuan seemed to be lost in some deep thoughts, with a myriad of thoughts surging in his eyes. The complex emotions were like a fog, making it difficult to grasp.
Miaomiao was some distance away from him, and although she couldn't see the exact emotion in his eyes, she inexplicably felt a sense of fear.
She wondered to herself, could it be that His Majesty didn't want to agree to her request?
To be frank, she always felt that His Majesty was a little weird...
Xiao Jingyuan was suddenly brought back to reality from his deep thoughts by Miaomiao's gentle call of "Your Majesty".
His eyes instantly focused on Miaomiao. The sunlight outside the hall filtered in through the gaps in the carved doors and windows, like a golden veil, gently covering Miaomiao's body.
The soft light seemed to have magical power, making Miaomiao's skin look like freshly squeezed milk, so white that it was almost transparent, and shining with a rich luster, as if water could be squeezed out of it.
Her pink lips were just like the delicate petals in spring, and the puzzled look in her eyes when she looked at him made Xiao Jingyuan's throat dry up, and his throat rolled unconsciously twice, as if he was a beast attracted by the delicious food but trying hard to restrain himself.
But this abnormality only lasted for a moment. Before Miaomiao could see clearly that something was wrong with Xiao Jingyuan, Xiao Jingyuan had already concealed it with a gentle and generous smile.
"Just now, when I heard what Miss Shi said, my thoughts drifted away for a moment, and I felt a little emotional. I'm sorry to make Miss Shi laugh."
Xiao Jingyuan's voice was low and slightly hoarse, and he continued as if to soothe Miaomiao's emotions.
"Then do as Miss Shi said.
Miss Shi, there is no need to worry about other matters. I will handle them properly."
At this moment, Xiao Shunzi calculated the time and walked into the hall steadily.
He stood not too far from the two of them and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, it's time for lunch."
This timely report broke the originally somewhat solemn atmosphere.
Miaomiao was already thinking about leaving. After all, she had achieved her main purpose and it was inconvenient for her to stay here for long.
However, before she could speak, Xiao Jingyuan said to the eunuch chief with great interest:
"Then prepare some more food. I want to invite Miss Shi to dine with me."
Miaomiao was about to say goodbye, but she didn't expect His Majesty to be so enthusiastic about having dinner with her...
Miaomiao subconsciously wanted to refuse, she was just a supporting role and no need to bother.
But before she could say the words of refusal, Xiao Jingyuan's next words were like an invisible shackle, instantly locking the words she was about to utter, making all the words of refusal stuck in her throat and unable to utter any sound.
"After dinner, I'll have the energy to issue an imperial decree to dissolve your engagement with Prince Zhao, and pass on your request in the form of an imperial edict.
Miaomiao thought, is it okay? "
Xiao Jingyuan raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes revealing unquestionable certainty. He was clearly asking her, but his meaning was clearly that she had to eat this meal.
Miaomiao didn't even notice that the Emperor had previously called her Miss Shi, but now he had simplified things and just called her Miaomiao...
"Then respect is worse than obeying orders."
What should you pay attention to when dining with the emperor? The original owner was from a merchant family. Although she learned the etiquette of a lady from a noble family, that was only for daily social interactions.
When I actually went to the palace to meet the emperor, no one taught me the rules of dining at the same table.
Miaomiao originally thought that she would struggle to sit down in such an atmosphere, but she did not expect that His Majesty was very tolerant and did not have the majestic air of "not talking while eating or sleeping" at all.
"What are Miaomiao's plans after the engagement is cancelled?" Xiao Jingyuan was the first to break the silence. He tilted his head slightly, his eyes full of concern, and looked at Miaomiao quietly, as if he was full of anticipation for her next answer.
Miaomiao was picking up a piece of food with chopsticks and putting it into her mouth. When she heard this, she paused and said.
"Your Majesty, I am planning to take over the Shi family's assets."
Xiao Jingyuan nodded slightly and asked with a smile.
"So you don't have any plans to get married? I guess your parents also want someone to take care of you instead of them, right?"
Miaomiao pursed her lips when she heard this. She had never really thought about this.
But His Majesty's question made Miaomiao inexplicably think of the way he looked at her in the palace just now. That creepy feeling was still there, making her subconsciously want to give up certain thoughts.
At this moment, she didn't even know what she wanted to do.
"Your Majesty, I am not planning to marry, but rather to take a son-in-law home so that I can keep the Shi family's assets."
Xiao Jingyuan chuckled when he heard this. Noticing that the little girl was inexplicably wary, he pointed to the dishes on the table.
"Does this dish suit Miaomiao's taste?"
Most of these are the meals that Miaomiao ordered from the recipe sent by Female Guardian yesterday.
They all taste sweet, which is not what Xiao Jingyuan likes.
"I personally prefer these flavors of food. I invited you to dinner today, but I didn't ask about your preferences.
However, I have lived alone in the palace for too long, and it has been a long time since I have experienced such a lively atmosphere during mealtimes.
The food I couldn’t eat before now tastes much better. Miaomiao, you are truly a lucky star.”
Xiao Jingrui sighed slightly, and there seemed to be a trace of barely perceptible loneliness in his words. He looked at Miaomiao, and there was a bit of childish longing in his eyes, as if he was very greedy for this rare lively atmosphere.
Miaomiao originally felt a little sympathy for the emperor in front of her. She had never thought that this emperor who ruled the world would also have such lonely moments.
But when she heard His Majesty say that he couldn't eat, she subconsciously looked at Xiao Jingyuan.
His Majesty the Emperor not only has a good-looking face, but also has a tall and upright figure. His body proportions are perfect, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and long and straight legs. He is exactly the kind of figure that interstellar girls often talk about in private and admire the most, that is, looking thin when dressed and having muscles when undressed.
Especially since his clothes were a little loose, Miaomiao's eyes inadvertently slid down the gap in the collar, and she could vaguely see a small piece of firm and well-defined chest muscles.
Although the bulging muscle lines only revealed the tip of the iceberg, it was enough to make people imagine what kind of body full of strength and masculine charm was beneath the clothes.
This look doesn't look like he's hungry at all. Instead, it looks more like he exercises regularly and has a good physique...