HRPM – Chapter 126 Head-to-Head (2)

If Jin Luoluo were his princess consort, he would definitely spoil her to the heavens. How could he ever dare show her a cold face?

“If not for Father Emperor’s arranged marriage, she would still be living freely and happily now, instead of having to suffer because of us. Hmph, you think you’re the victim of this marriage decree? The biggest victim is her. She got saddled with you for no reason and has no chance to choose her own love. Do you really think she would feel grateful to you?”

Xiao Che’s breath caught at Xiao Yu’s words. What did he mean by that? Was he saying Jin Luoluo simply did not want to marry him?

That thought made him feel deeply stifled and irritated. He did not know why, but whenever the matter involved Jin Luoluo, he always became relentlessly sarcastic toward her.

Truthfully speaking, he also knew that Jin Luoluo was indeed a special woman, extraordinarily eye-catching.

Wherever she appeared, everyone else became mere background.

Even in his own heart, there seemed to be no room for anyone else—his gaze was always drawn to her.

But hearing other men praise her made him uncomfortable, and so even his words became sharp and bitter. “That is only because you place her too high. She is nothing more than a merchant’s daughter. Aside from a bit of petty cleverness, what is so remarkable about her? And she is greedy for money—I have never seen a girl who loves money this much. She hardly seems like a woman at all.”

“That is because you have never noticed her strengths or how lovable she is. You have no right to criticize her for loving money. Even if she treasures wealth like her life, she earns it honestly—who does it harm? Everyone has flaws. Hmph, do you think you have none? Compared with your cruelty and ruthlessness, her love of money is insignificant. At least she has never killed anyone. In what way is she unworthy of you? At most, she is simply less scheming than you.”

Xiao Che narrowed his eyes and sneered. “I never expected Fourth Brother to understand her so deeply. Instead of being busy with the Internal Affairs Office bidding matters, you spend your time learning about another man’s fiancée. What exactly do you mean by that?”

“A graceful lady is sought after by gentlemen. What I mean—you will know in time.” Xiao Yu had already made up his mind to compete with him to the very end.

Xiao Che’s face turned cold. “Do not even think of making a move on her. She is the princess consort bestowed upon me by Father Emperor. That is a fact no one can change.”

Xiao Yu gave a confident snort. “Even imperial words can be wrong at times. It is only a marriage contract. Not to mention she has not yet married you—even if she had, I would not give up. Our dynasty has even had princesses who remarried three times. A mere imperial decree means nothing in my eyes.”