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Qing He looked at her and said slowly, word for word, "Divorce is the normal way of life, it's good enough to look away. Divorce is for the better to meet. I hope that when we meet again, we will both be better ourselves."

Liu Yue nodded her head: "I will work hard in the palace. My performance will be better. Royal father should let me out of the palace."

The next morning, Qing He stood at the door of the Prime Minister's Residence, watching the gradually fading carriage. Her heart was filled with infinite melancholy as the bits and pieces of their interactions appeared in her mind.

She would never have thought that Princess Liuyue, who viewed her as an enemy, would become her friend. Liuyue was a very cute and innocent person, and she would treat anyone who treated her well.

Qing He looked at the buddhist beads on her wrist and sighed. She didn't know when the two of them would meet again, but she couldn't help but feel her eyes turn red.

After the carriage completely disappeared, she returned to her room.

In the afternoon, a big event happened in the city, and people were in a heated discussion about it.

"Where is the Fourth Prince going with all those gifts?"

"From the looks of it, she's probably going to propose marriage. I wonder which young miss has the luck to do so."

"Of course, it is the young lady from the Prime Minister's Estate. I heard that they have known each other for a long time. The two of them seem to be in love with each other."

"The young miss of the House of Prime Minister is also famous for her beauty and her talent is also very good."

"That's right, her aunt is the empress, while her grandfather is the general of the imperial court. Their identities are rather compatible."

"The Fourth Prince sure is generous. I've counted. A betrothal gift worth a hundred and twenty-eight taels is worth sixty-four taels in an ordinary family, and the Fourth Prince has doubled in value."

"..."

In the prime minister's residence, the first wife heard about it and could not contain her laughter. She immediately went to find Qing Yao, "Yao'er, you must have heard about the Fourth Marquis's proposal. Quickly dress yourself up."

Su Qingyao said happily, "Of course I heard about it. I didn't expect that this day would come so soon. Does Daddy know about it?"

"Of course he knows. Quickly sit down and let the maidservants dress you. I'll go to the main hall to prepare some things."

Clear Moon Pavilion. Little Zhu had also brought up the matter with Qing He. "Miss, it's rumored that the Fourth Prince is coming to the Prime Minister's Estate to propose marriage. His target is the Eldest Miss. He has a hundred and twenty-eight bridal gifts."

Qing He's heart skipped a beat as he asked, "What do you think about them being together?"

"It's quite good. The two of them are childhood sweethearts. The Prime Minister and the First Madam are very optimistic about this marriage."

Qing He thought about what she had done to her at the Fourth Prince's Mansion. Was his proposal this time really for Su Qingyao? Qing He looked at the sky and smiled. She made a decision.

Just as Xuanyuan Liuxing arrived at the door to the Prime Minister's residence, he was greeted by Prime Minister Su. The two of them chatted and laughed as they arrived at the great hall. The betrothal gifts were arranged neatly in the great hall as well.

Prime Minister Su smiled. "The Fourth Prince has come with great effort this time. I thank the Prince on behalf of my daughter."

"How can that be? Your Palace Mistress is worth it."

The first lady brought a cup of tea and placed it on the table with Prime Minister Su and the fourth prince. "Fourth Prince, this is the best Jadeite Spring. Please have a taste of its flavor."

Xuanyuan Liuxu took a sip of tea and praised: "Good tea, paired with First Wife and good culinary skills, is indeed much better than usual."

"If Your Highness wants to drink it, I'll make Yao'er brew it for you every day. Her skills in making tea are no less than mine."

Xuanyuan Liumu slightly frowned: "I think I won't trouble Qing Yao. There are many people in the Prince's Mansion that know how to make tea. Let's talk business. Su Xiangguo should know this duke's purpose in coming here."

Prime Minister Su laughed loudly. "This old man naturally knows that Your Highness has come to propose marriage to my daughter."

Xuanyuan Liuxing smiled kindly, "I'll have to trouble Su Xiangguo to invite the third young miss and the second wife of your house over."

"Haha, good …" What? Third Miss? Fourth Marquis, are you proposing Qing He? "

The First Wife also said nervously, "Has the Prince said something wrong? Isn't it Qing Yao?"

Xuanyuan Liumu calmly drank a mouthful of tea, "I am not wrong, it is Third Miss Su Qing He."

The first wife said solemnly, "Fourth Prince should understand the consequences of this matter."

"This King naturally understands that the First Wife is threatening me?"

"Your subject does not dare."

"Then I'll have to trouble Su Xiangguo and the Madam to invite Qing He over."

Prime Minister Su sent a servant to ask for Su Qing He.

Clear Moon Pavilion. Qing He held a black chess game in one hand and a white chess game in the other.

The chess game was very messy and had no rules to speak of. It was proof of the chess player's inner thoughts.

Suddenly, Little Zhu called out, "Miss, Master has sent someone. Second Madam has also come."

"Let them in."

Upon seeing Qing He, the attendant respectfully said, "Third young miss, the Lord Prime Minister has the honour to invite you in."

Qing He smiled faintly. "Is there anything you need to say?"

"No, Lord Prime Minister only asked me to invite Second Madam and Third Miss."

Qing He asked doubtfully, "Does mother know what happened?"

Second Madam shook her head. "I'm not sure. We'll know once we get there."

Qing He and the Second Madam followed the manservant out.

The news quickly reached Qing Yao, who also hurried towards the main hall.

Qing He came to the main hall, looked at the people present and bowed, "Qing He pays his respects to the Fourth Marquis."

Xuanyuan Liumu laughed, "Exempt from the formalities, and so is Second Madam."

Qing He asked, "What do you mean by 'father' calling Qing He?"

"The Fourth Prince has come to apply to you," Prime Minister Su said in a low voice.

Qing He's eyes widened as he said in disbelief, "Father, please don't try to make things clear. How is that possible? It's more or less the same when the Fourth Prince applies to your eldest young mistress. "

Seeing her like this, Xuanyuan Liumu's eyes brimmed with laughter. He slowly said, "Qinghe, I've come to propose to you. Are you willing to marry me?"

Qing He smiled and said, "It's not up to you whether or not you're willing to say the words of your parents and matchmaking partners."

The smile in Xuanyuan Liumu's eyes grew even more pronounced. "You mean to say that if Master and Second Madam agree, you agree."

"Yes."

Xuanyuan Liumu looked at Prime Minister Su and Second Wife, "What do you two think? Are you willing to give the peace to this king?"

"Of course not!" Qing Yao walked into the main hall and said.

Su Qingyao looked at Xuanyuan LiuMu and said pitifully, "Brother Mu doesn't want to marry Qingyao?"

"Sorry, Qing Yao, I only regard you as my younger sister."

Su Qingyao cried and walked over to Xuanyuan Liumu, "You're lying. Big Brother Mu, you'll marry me, right? You came here today to propose to me, right? "

Xuanyuan Liumu remained silent.

The First Wife came over and hugged Qing Yao. She looked at the Fourth Prince and said, word by word, "Fourth Prince, don't forget that Qing He is not a virgin."

At this moment, Qing He was also looking at Xuanyuan Liumu.

Xuanyuan Liumu took a clear glance and smiled faintly, "I don't mind."

Qing He smiled.

Prime Minister Su also said, "Fourth Prince, how does the Emperor and Empress take up the matter of you proposing marriage to Qing He?"

"I've looked for my father, the Emperor, and he has agreed. Is there anything else Prime Minister Su needs to worry about?"

Prime Minister Su sighed. "Since Your Majesty agrees, then this old man has nothing else to say."