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Chapter 164
It was still early, the sky was covered with a layer of hazy gray mist, and the whole brocade was shrouded in the morning light.

In the north of the city, Mei Lin in the backyard of Prince Qing's Mansion.

The plum trees are as prosperous as clouds, with verdant green branches and clusters of flowers, full of spring scenery.

The breeze is blowing slowly, making the plum blossoms rustle, and the petals are flying in the wind, like an elf flying gracefully, which is too beautiful to behold.

A man in a black robe was standing in the middle of the plum grove. He was tall and tall, with an outstanding temperament.

His eyes were as deep as a pool of water, and his eyes were tightly locked on a plum tree in front of him. There was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, and he remained silent, making everything around him seem to be quiet.

The maidservant at the side lowered her head, not daring to look directly at the man, but just took a sneak peek.

There was a slight sound of footsteps, and the green-robed man raised his head to look, and saw a young gentleman walking slowly.

The young master is extremely handsome, with snow-white skin, plump and bright red lips, and a beautiful lip shape. The whole person is like a noble young man walking out of a painting, so beautiful.

"See King Qing." The young master bowed with his fists folded.

"Excuse me, you don't need to be polite." Prince Qing said in a gentle and elegant manner.

This young son is none other than Jiang Yehan from the Jiang family of Queen Mother Qing.

Although Prince Qing and Jiang Yehan are two distant cousins ​​separated by two branches, but because the previous king loved and favored Prince Qing, Jiang Yexue, who had a good relationship with Prince Qing, was also taken care of.

Jiang Yehan's background is somewhat inferior to that of other clan brothers, and he is not outstanding in Jiang's family.But he is intelligent, low-key, and has always had a good relationship with King Qing.

Jiang Yehan looked around the plum garden, and couldn't help admiring: "His Royal Highness is indeed very elegant. He actually transplanted this pearl plum in the garden. On the seventh day of August, the plum blossoms should be the most fragrant. Your Highness is really discerning."

King Qing smiled modestly, and looked at Jiang Yehan, "Yehan, I heard that you have a good friend named Zhao Minghao in Jindu City. It’s not what it used to be, would you like to paint a picture for me today?”

"Naturally willing."

Jiang Yehan readily agreed that he had been in Jindu for many years, but he had never presented a painting to anyone.

King Qing smiled when he saw this, and ordered his servants to prepare pens and ink.

Jiang Yehan laid out the drawing paper and picked up the pen, "I don't know what Prince Qing wants to draw, but I will do my best."

"Draw her."

King Qing pointed to the scroll in the hands of the attendants not far in front.

With a soft sound, the scroll slowly unfolded, revealing a painting. In the painting, the girl was lying on her back among the plum blossoms, with her hands on her cheeks, a strand of hair hanging down her chest, and her eyes smilingly looking at the sky ahead. It seems to be immersed in some kind of beautiful illusion, beautiful and peaceful.

Jiang Yehan looked at the girl in the painting, and couldn't help being taken aback. The girl in this painting was completely different from the people he knew, not only in appearance, but also gave him a unique feeling.

She didn't wear fancy clothes, giving people a fresh and refined feeling, like a lotus flower emerging from the mud, noble and elegant.

King Qing noticed Jiang Yehan's abnormality, and said, "I want to see her in this plum forest."

Jiang Yehan was startled for a moment, then he came to his senses and picked up his pen.

His movements are chic and elegant, as smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water, gradually outlining the charm of the girl's eyebrows.

The girl in the painting stands looking back under the moon-white plum blossoms, as if she is alive, with joy, anger, sorrow, anger and sadness.

Jiang Yehan's painting skills are excellent. When he writes, there is a trace of stubbornness between the girl's brows, which makes people feel pitiful. Those agile and clear eyes are even more soul-stirring.

While drawing the picture, he carefully observed the girl in the picture, and he felt a strange feeling in his heart.
After painting, he stopped his movements and raised his head to look at Prince Qing, "Your Highness, I think the temperament of the girl in the painting is completely different from those I have seen before."

Prince Qing's eyes flashed, and a strange smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "How about it? Can it match Ye Han's wishes?"

"Your Highness, why is this? I really don't understand this painting." Jiang Yehan looked at Prince Qing in confusion, not understanding the other party's intentions.

In the past, calling him to come to his house rarely involved women, let alone painting for women.

King Qing chuckled, and looked at Jiang Yehan with burning eyes, "Yehan, I know that you will be crowned next year, which is the right time for your wedding, but unfortunately you are from a poor family, the noble daughter Jiang's family arranged for you They are all picked by other people, and there are many unruly and willful daughters among them, if you don't like it, I won't force it."

Jiang Yehan came from three branches of the Jiang family. Both his father and mother were concubines. Against the backdrop of a group of young talents, he appeared to have a weak background, so he was not the first choice for a noble girl's family.

Hearing these words, Jiang Yehan's heart trembled, and he quickly cupped his hands and said respectfully: "Yehan is terrified, thank you for your understanding, Your Highness."

He really thinks so, but these words are absolutely impossible to say to Qing Wang Ming.

King Qing's kindness to him was as great as a mountain, and he kept this in his heart. If it weren't for King Qing's help, he might still be under house arrest now, how could he have such good treatment.

King Qing looked at Jiang Yehan, and said in a deep voice: "I know your temper and don't like to be bound by rules, but the Jiang family is a big family with strict etiquette and strict rules, so you must not be willful and messy, otherwise even if you are close to me, you will not be able to escape. Arranged by the elders. But you always have to plan a way out for yourself, there is an opportunity in front of you right now, wouldn't it be a pity if you didn't grasp it?"

Jiang Yehan was terrified when he heard the words, but his face remained calm and his eyes were firm, "Yehan is dull, please express clearly, Your Highness."

"This girl is Ye Zhaoyan, the daughter of the Ye family. The Ye family is the family with the deepest heritage outside the Jindu royal family. As long as you marry her, your identity will change drastically. At that time, the Jiang family will not dare to marry her." If you neglect you, you don't have to be controlled by others." King Qing looked at Jiang Yehan and persuaded him earnestly.

He knew in his heart that Jiang Yehan was a smart person, and he would definitely understand his painstaking efforts. He didn't want Jiang Yehan to miss this opportunity, and he didn't want other people to get involved in the Ye family's power.

Jiang Yehan was such a good knife, he was unwilling to put it down.

Hearing what King Qing said, Jiang Yehan was stunned in place.

He originally thought that King Qing wanted him to marry Su Yufei, the concubine daughter of the Shangshu family, but he didn't expect that King Qing had other plans and wanted him to marry Ye Zhaoyan, the daughter of the Ye family. What absurd move is this? !

"What virtue and ability do I have to be appreciated by the daughter of the Ye family?" Jiang Yehan frowned, expressing his humility and resignation, but there was a slight rejection in his heart.

He and Su Yufei only met each other on both sides, and they were all under the behest of King Qing.

This was originally a door for King Qing to open up the power of Shangshu.

He used to resist extremely, but under Qing Wang's persuasion for two consecutive years, he gradually accepted the fact that he will propose to marry her in the future.

Although Su Yufei's status is not high, she is full of knowledge, she is very fond of Shang Shu, she is a rare and talented woman.

Now that King Qing wants him to please Ye Zhaoyan, the general's daughter-in-law, it is tantamount to changing his order and playing with his personal marriage in his hands, which makes him feel chilly in his heart.
(End of this chapter)