"I have seen the Crown Prince, Princess."
Having arrived here, Shi Jing did not forget to pay his respects to Nan Li and Chu Baihan.
"Hmm."
Chu Baihan, by now, was disinterested in everything and languidly responded.
Shi Jing lifted his gaze to her emotionless profile and felt a stir within him.
Finally, he pursed his lips and, without saying a word, withdrew his gaze.
But his mood... was far from calm.
Actually, before today's autumn hunt, the Emperor had summoned him in private.
He still distinctly remembered the conversation with the Emperor in the Imperial Study.
"Shi Jing, if I were to arrange a marriage between you and my daughter, would you be willing?"
"Your Majesty, my heart is devoted to the battlefield, and I have no interest in romantic entanglements."
"No, serving the court is one matter; settling down and starting a family is another. I cannot let you neglect your personal life. Otherwise, I would feel extremely guilty toward your parents."
