Chapter 48: The Demon Lord Princess's Slacking Daily Life Chapter 48: Requesting an Imperial Decree

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

After everyone dragged their slightly weary yet joy-filled steps back home, they all gathered around the dining table together to enjoy a sumptuous dinner. Amid this warm atmosphere, the Princess Consort asked her daughter Qianqian with a smile, "Qianqian, did you have fun going out to play today?" Qianqian answered with beaming delight, "Very happy, Mother!"

Seeing this, the Princess Consort followed up with interest, "Then what interesting games did you play? Quickly tell Mother." Qianqian said excitedly, "Today we went kite-flying! But to my shame, no matter how hard Xi Xi and I tried, we couldn't get the kite up. Luckily Qi Gege and Si Ge stepped in to help, and with their combined efforts the kite finally flew into the sky. And oh, Ai Jiao couldn't get her kite up either — it was also thanks to Si Ge and Qi Gege helping that it worked out~"

Hearing this, the Princess Consort couldn't help showing a puzzled look and asked further, "Ai Jiao went too? You didn't mention yesterday that he would be coming along." Qianqian, happily gnawing on a large chicken drumstick, mumbled indistinctly, "Hehe, because I wanted to give Elder Sister a surprise!" Hearing this, the Princess Consort instantly turned her curious gaze toward Yan Xiner and asked, "What surprise?" At this moment Yan Xiner instantly flushed bright red, lowered her head, and replied softly, "Young Master Ai went too..." Seeing her like this, the Princess Consort understood everything in her heart.

On the other side, An Wang simply ate his meal in silence, not uttering a word. Yet deep in his heart he secretly thought: Didn't expect this little broken toy Qianqian actually has a bit of use. Thus, accompanied by relaxed, cheerful conversation and delicious dishes, this dinner quickly came to an end.

Tomorrow she had to go to Shangshufang to teach again, so Qianqian came early to Yan Shuang'er's study, carefully organized everything needed for tomorrow, and then set about preparing to wash up and go to bed.

The sky had just turned pale with dawn's first light, morning glow faintly appearing, when Qianqian set off for Shangshufang together with Yan Shuang'er and Yan Wang. Simultaneously, An Wang went to attend the morning court as usual. When the morning court ended and the ministers dispersed, the Minister of War did not leave immediately but called out to An Wang, who was about to step out of Jinluan Hall: "Prince An, please stay!" Hearing the call, An Wang stopped his steps, turned to look at the Minister of War, his face full of puzzlement, and asked, "Lord Ai, what is it?" Ai Sheng wore a somewhat bashful expression and said softly, "It is like this, Prince An. The matter of your manor's daughter Yan Xiner going out together with this official's son Ai Chun yesterday — presumably you are aware of it?" An Wang nodded slightly, indicating he knew. Ai Sheng continued, "Yesterday my son confessed his feelings to your daughter in person, and they exchanged love tokens. This point — did Prince An know?" Hearing this, An Wang merely shook his head lightly and replied, "This King did not know." Ai Sheng paused slightly, then continued, "Since you know—" Before he could finish, he suddenly bulged his eyes wide, face full of shock, and blurted, "You don't know??????" An Wang frowned slightly and said slowly, "Last night Xiner returned and didn't mention this matter." Ai Sheng stood stunned for a good while before recovering, then said solemnly, "Prince An, since that's the case, this old minister will no longer beat around the bush. To speak frankly, this old minister has come to earnestly request one thing of you."

An Wang narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Ai Sheng, and asked, "What matter? Speak freely."

Ai Sheng took a deep breath, mustered his courage, and said, "This old minister dares to ask the Emperor to bestow an imperial marriage decree for your beloved daughter and my son. I wonder what Prince An thinks?" Finishing these words, he waited anxiously for An Wang's answer.

However, contrary to Ai Sheng's expectations, An Wang merely pondered briefly, then replied crisply, "Mm, then let's go." (⊙o⊙) In that instant, Ai Sheng froze completely, and couldn't help thinking secretly: (No way? He agreed this easily? How could Prince An be so straightforward? Could it be he doesn't care about Miss Yan's happiness at all? This is a major marriage matter! How can he decide so lightly?)

Just as Ai Sheng was still immersed in shock, An Wang had already walked several steps. He suddenly stopped, turned back to look at Ai Sheng still frozen in place, and urged, "Lord Ai isn't going to find the Emperor?"

Reminded by An Wang, Ai Sheng snapped back to his senses and replied, "Ah? Oh, right right right, let's go let's go." So he hurriedly quickened his pace and followed.