Chapter 39：Deadly Beauty

Fu Yanqing was the first to break the silence between them.

"Yanyan, what must I do so that you will agree to marry this prince? This prince will listen to your request." Fu Yanqing said in a serious manner.

Zhao Yan immediately had a worried expression on her face. She even lowered her head to avoid meeting his intense gaze.

"Your Highness, you are Prince Jing... You are the Prince Regent of Zhao Country. "

Fu Yanqing immediately showed his displeasure. "Those are mere titles. Or are you worried that I would have concubines?" When he saw her embarrassed expression, he immediately understood what her worries were.

"Yanyan, you will be my only woman. This prince will only marry you as my wife. This prince doesn't care about those women."

Zhao Yan did not easily believe him. "Your Highness says that now but."

Fu Yanqing crouched down and grabbed her hands again.

"This prince will never lie to you."

Zhao Yan glanced at him. Obviously, she doesn't believe him but he looked so persistent that it really looked like he wouldn't leave unless she married him and went back to Zhao Country with him.

He had already told her about him so she was less doubtful than before but she didn't want to lower all her guard down. He might hate women right now but once he finds out that some women were not as hateful, he would change his mind.

"Your Highness, I will agree to marry you but you must agree to my conditions. "

Fu Yanqing nodded. "As long as they are reasonable, this prince will agree."

Zhao Yan was relieved after hearing that.

"Then... Your Highness, you must promise me that if I want a divorce, you'll agree to it no matter what and after divorce, you won't ever bother me again. You will let me go. This is my only condition. If Your Highness can agree to this condition, then I would agree to a marriage with you. "

Fu Yanqing's brows furrowed as he tried to guess what his little woman was thinking by making this condition.

Does she understand how hard it was for a woman to be divorced by royalty?

Zhao Yan continued in a serious manner, not the least but bothered by his complicated gaze on her. "Of course, I would only ask for a divorce if His Highness finds another woman he likes or if His Highness' treatment towards me starts to become unreasonable. This also includes poor treatment towards my child. If His Highness does any of the above mentioned, then I will immediately ask for a divorce. "

Fu Yanqing thought it over for a second. He only likes her alone and would never lay his eyes on any another woman but her. Her image has occupied most of his thoughts so how can he have the time to worry about other women. Moreover, they would have a child soon.

He has also promised to take care of her for the rest of her life and atone for his wrongdoings against her. He is a man of his words. As for mistreating her, he would only mistreat her in bed...

But other than that, he would give her anything she wants, be it a golden apple or a dead person's head. He was capable of it.

His child alongside her with would also receive the best treatment and accommodation. He could already imagine how surprised his mother and sister would be once they find out that he has a child with a woman.

He wouldn't be the only one spoiling their child once this happened.

He'd never let her divorce him when they get married because he wouldn't ever make her feel wronged to want a divorce. He'd give her the best and ensure that she lives a life without worries.

He also knows how disastrous life would be for a divorced woman and the possibility of seeing her struggling after divorce pained him. He could not allow that to happen.

After thinking about it, "This prince agrees to your condition."

Zhao Yan exhaled with relief.

Fu Yanqing flicked her nose. He didn't like that she looked so relieved as if she was sure he would do something wrong later and they would get divorce.

With a solemn expression, he began to warn her, "You have agreed to marry this prince. Now you belong to this prince so you aren't allowed to ever run away again or this prince will deal with you."

Zhao Yan laughed softly. "Your Highness, I am pregnant. Rest assured, I am unable to run at the moment due to my body's condition." In short, she could not be reckless now that she has a child.

He ignored her words and still warned her that he would not let her run away now that she has agreed and they must marry immediately once they get back.

"Your Highness... aren't you being too impatient?" Zhao Yan said while looking at him with an astonished expression. Although they have reached a mutual understanding, that didn't mean they should rush into marriage.

And they have only known each other in such a short time.

"Yanyan, this prince is warning you. Do not try to back out. You need not worry. I have already made arrangements to prepare the wedding ceremony. If we leave tomorrow, we will be able to reach the capital, three days before the wedding day. You will have plenty of time to recover and familiarize yourself with your new home before we get married."

Zhao Yan blinked dumbly at him. "T... Tomorrow...?"

"Yes, this prince did not misspeak."

Zhao Yan stared at him in disbelief. He was so sure they would marry and has even made arrangements for a wedding ceremony before she could say yes! Even for a prince, he really is too full of himself.

Zhao Yan was sulky. She felt like she had been played by him. Fu Yanqing chuckled and rubbed her head as an apology, trying to comfort her.

By now, his mother has received the letter that he ordered Si Yao to send.

He could already imagine her jumping from joy and anger.

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Empress Dowager Fu Rong was jumping in joy and anger. Her eldest son has finally decided to marry and it was to a woman she didn't even know of!

Should she be happy or angry that he made such an abrupt decision without properly informing her? It has already been half a month since he left with Court Lady Choi.

And half a month later, he would be back with his bride-to-be.

"Imperial Mother, what did big brother say? Is he going to come back?" Fu Tian Su asked curiously as she tried to peek at the contents of the letter.

To her surprise, she caught glimpse of the word marriage.

"Big brother is going to marry!"

The Empress nodded at her, a confused smile on her lips.

Her son had always been a decisive person and when he decides upon something, he would never take it back.

She sighed and wondered which kind of deadly beauty was able to brace the icy winter that was her son.

The poor soul...

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