The Emperor observed Han Jing at close range and saw that she was neither servile nor overbearing, her expression calm and unflustered. He became even more convinced that the incident some days ago was Su Xingyan’s fault, and that Han Jing had truly been wronged.
"Jing’er has indeed grown up." The Emperor smiled and looked at Su Xingyan, saying, "The weather is nice today. Yan’er, why don’t you take Jing’er out for a stroll? It’s a rare opportunity to get out, go and relax."
The marriage between Han Jing and Su Xingyan was personally decreed by the Emperor, so it would be normal for them to interact a bit more closely. Moreover, with the Emperor himself giving them a golden opportunity to cultivate their feelings together, naturally no one would dare to make any indiscreet remarks.
Su Xingyan was originally extremely reluctant, but considering that if he didn’t find a way to get close to Han Jing soon, he would have even less chance of tricking her into going to Liangshan Snow Forest. He had no choice but to brace himself and agree: "Yes."
As for Han Jing, she didn’t care what tricks Su Xingyan played. Since the Emperor was the big boss now, and out of respect for her mother, she had to obediently comply.
It was Su Yaogeng who noticed her reluctance and was truly about to speak up to refuse on behalf of Han Jing, but seeing Han Jing discreetly signaling her, she decided to let it go.
Han Jing went out with Su Xingyan, and he couldn’t even pretend to put on a friendly face, but Han Jing didn’t mind at all and said nonchalantly: "If you don’t want to go, then don’t. Aren’t you afraid of suffocating yourself by enduring so much?"
Su Xingyan gritted his teeth. What was wrong with this woman? How could she speak in such a tone the moment she opened her mouth? Was she possessed?
"Han Jing! Can’t you speak properly?" Su Xingyan’s face turned dark.
Han Jing found it amusing. With Su Xingyan like this, she really couldn’t figure out what the previous Han Jing liked about him. Although no matter which world you were in, looks are important, but beyond appearances, a person should at least have basic decency, right? Su Xingyan was of imperial family origin after all, how did he end up acting like a ** loser? She couldn’t understand how he turned out this way...
"Didn’t you want to tell me about my biological parents? Now there’s no one else here, speak!" Outside the palace was an open space, with no one around except for the patrolling Imperial Guard, ensuring no disturbances.
Neither of them were riding horses, they were just walking leisurely.
Su Xingyan, hearing Han Jing’s words, quickly had a flash of surprise in his eyes. She had seen the paper ball and even knew he was the one who sent it?
So she was pretending all along, waiting for the right moment to ask him?
Su Xingyan couldn’t quite figure out Han Jing’s intentions.
"What biological parents? I don’t understand what you’re talking about!" Naturally, Su Xingyan would not admit to anything.
Han Jing wasn’t the least bit surprised by Su Xingyan’s denial but she didn’t care. She never intended to hear the result from Su Xingyan. Even Su Yaogeng couldn’t find anything, so it was even more unlikely that Su Xingyan could uncover anything. Besides, even if her biological parents were discovered, it had nothing to do with her, Han Jing.
"I don’t care if you understand or not. I just want to tell you, Su Xingyan, you’d better not play these childish tricks in front of me. I really don’t have the time to deal with you. The grievances between us will be settled when I say so. Either you behave yourself, or, use some tactics that require more brains. I’ve said what I needed to say; if you have nothing to add, I’m heading back now." Such a great opportunity, Han Jing would rather go back to exercise than waste time on Su Xingyan.
PS: The power is out tonight, and the two Chapters written on my desktop are unusable. Had to rewrite on the laptop, will try to update. So frustrating...