readytorunbook Chapter 295 Your Fate is Arranged by God
Chapter 295 Your Fate is Arranged by God
When Eunuch Li finished reading the imperial edict, Jiang Yimo stood there in a daze as if struck by lightning, her mind going blank.
She couldn't believe her ears!
When she heard Feng Wuhen say those words in the space during the day, she thought it was just a joke or a misunderstanding, but now it seems that all of this has become true!
What the hell is Feng Wuhen doing?
How could he let the emperor grant him and her a marriage so rashly?
The more Jiang Yimo thought about it, the angrier she got. Her face turned livid, and she cursed in her heart, "This guy is really being ridiculous!"
She had never expected things to develop to this point and was at a loss for what to do for a moment.
At this moment, anger had occupied her heart to the point that she even forgot to kowtow to the emperor to express her gratitude.
If Mrs. Gu hadn't reminded her in time, she would probably have forgotten what to do next.
After she kowtowed to the emperor to express her gratitude, Eunuch Li beside her carefully collected the imperial edict and handed it to Jiang Yimo.
Jiang Yimo looked at the imperial edict in her hand, but she still didn't react. Mrs. Gu, who was standing next to her, looked at her dazed niece, then reached out and gently patted the back of her hand and helped her up.
At this time, Eunuch Li smiled flatteringly and congratulated Jiang Yimo: "Oh my! We must congratulate Miss Jiang, the evil king and General Gu! This is a great happy event!"
At the same time, Feng Wuhen, who was standing not far away, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a smug smile.
His already handsome face now looked even more radiant, as if everything was under his control.
At this moment, the butler Zhao standing behind him was very smart. He understood what he meant in a moment's glance. Without hesitation, he reached into his wide sleeves and took out a heavy, white silver ingot. He then quickly and covertly stuffed it into the equally wide sleeves of Eunuch Li.
However, to everyone's surprise, faced with this sudden "bribery", Eunuch Li had no reaction at all. He neither showed the slightest joy nor took the silver and put it in his arms.
On the contrary, he just frowned slightly, as if he felt a little troubled and helpless about what was happening before his eyes.
You know, both the Evil King and Miss Jiang had been very kind to him.
How could I be so shameless and disrespectful as to accept the gifts from them?
Thinking of this, Eunuch Li couldn't help but feel ashamed, and his face became even uglier.
"Butler Zhao, this is absolutely not allowed."
After saying this, Eunuch Li bowed to the Evil King, turned around and left the Evil King's Mansion.
Jiang Yimo saw Eunuch Li walking out of the gate of the Evil King's Mansion, and then her eyes fell on Feng Wuhen's hand, and her face instantly became very ugly.
"Your Highness, was it you who was behind this imperial decree granting marriage?" Jiang Yimo's tone was filled with questioning and dissatisfaction.
Feng Wuhen nodded without disguising: "Yes, it was exactly what the king did."
Hearing this, Jiang Yimo couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in her heart, but she still suppressed her emotions and asked: "Then, Your Majesty, have you ever asked me if I am willing to accept the emperor's marriage?"
Feng Wuhen didn't seem to expect her to ask this. He frowned slightly and asked back, "Didn't I mention this to you during the day?"
Jiang Yimo snorted coldly: "The prince only said that he would ask the emperor for permission to grant the marriage, but he didn't ask me if I agreed! How can he make a decision on such a matter without asking for my opinion first?" She became more and more excited as she spoke, and her voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.
If General Gu hadn't stopped her in time, she would have probably attacked the Evil King.
"Nini, come here, Grandpa has something to tell you."
After saying that, General Gu reached out and firmly grasped Jiang Yimo's wrist, dragging her to a secluded corner.
After he stood still, he stared at Jiang Yimo and asked earnestly, "Nini, do you really have no feelings towards the Evil King at all?"
Jiang Yimo's face flushed red in an instant when her grandfather asked her so directly.
How should she answer this question?
She has been getting along with Feng Wuhen for some time, and she feels that Feng Wuhen has no other obvious shortcomings except being a little overbearing and arrogant.
He is extremely intelligent and proficient in both civil and military affairs. Such a person is an extremely outstanding man whether in ancient times or in modern times.
Of course she could see it too.
But if you ask her whether she has any feelings for him, she admits that she does have a little bit of feelings for him.
Just as she was thinking about this, her grandfather's kind voice interrupted her thoughts again.
"Grandpa, I don't hate him..." Jiang Yimo really couldn't bring herself to admit that she had developed feelings for Feng Wuhen.
General Gu stared at his granddaughter, and seeing her eyes flickering, he knew in his heart - this girl must have already fallen in love with Feng Wuhen, but she just didn't know it yet!
"Two days ago, you told grandfather that whenever you have physical contact with the Evil King, the purple lotus birthmark on your wrist will glow. Is this true?" General Gu asked in a gentle voice.
"That's true, Grandpa." Jiang Yimo nodded readily in response.
"So when others touched you, did this purple lotus birthmark also shine? Regardless of whether they were men or women, young or old," General Gu asked.
"That doesn't happen. It will only bloom brilliantly every time Feng Wuhen touches me." Jiang Yimo answered truthfully.
"That's right, this just proves that the Evil King is your destined lover. It's a match made in heaven, and the God has arranged for you two to be husband and wife." General Gu said with a look of joy on his face.
Then, he added, "So let your engagement with the Evil King take its course. Don't quarrel with the Evil King anymore."
General Gu spoke earnestly, with a hint of wisdom and determination in his eyes.
It seemed that he had seen through it all and had unique insights into his granddaughter's emotional problems.
After hearing this, Jiang Yimo's heart tightened. She knew that her grandfather had always loved her, but she still had doubts about this engagement.
However, facing her grandfather's advice, she didn't know how to respond. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she said with a choked voice: "But grandpa, he...he won't allow me to move out with you." Her words were full of grievance and helplessness.
General Gu sighed softly, patted Jiang Yimo on the shoulder and consoled her: "My child, there are always many things in life that are not satisfactory. Perhaps the evil king really cares about you too much, we should give him some understanding."
"Besides, this is a good idea. You can live on both sides and experience different living atmospheres. Grandpa will also leave you a beautiful little yard in his house so that you can have your own space."
Jiang Yimo raised her head and looked at her grandfather's kind face, feeling warm in her heart. She understood her grandfather's good intentions, and she also knew that she couldn't continue to be willful.
So she nodded, indicating that she was willing to try to accept this arrangement.