However, the Empress had always believed that extraordinary individuals often possessed habits that ordinary people found difficult to comprehend. Jin Luoluo was no ordinary person.
Therefore, her behavior could not be judged by ordinary standards.
Jin Luoluo, completely unconcerned, replied, “How would I know where he ran off to? But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. At least we don’t have to sit there staring at each other and getting on each other’s nerves. Xiao Yu can just take me around casually. The two of us have more topics in common anyway.”
“Third Brother is very busy, so I’ll fill in for him,” Xiao Yu said. “Besides, Luoluo isn’t particularly interested in sightseeing. What she really cares about is seizing every opportunity to make money.”
Xiao Yu understood Jin Luoluo’s personality very well. If asked to pay social visits around the palace, she would undoubtedly find it unbearably tedious. She would much rather go home and hug her golden abacus while balancing accounts. Thus, he deliberately teased her.
The Empress glanced thoughtfully at her youngest son.
“Luoluo truly is an industrious businesswoman. Having such drive is admirable. However, a young lady’s lifelong happiness must not be neglected either. When you have the chance, you should communicate more with Che’er. There are no conflicts that cannot be resolved. As long as the two of you come to understand each other’s strengths, you will surely live together harmoniously as husband and wife in the future.”
So the Empress was trying to play matchmaker for her son. It seemed she still hadn’t given up on bringing them together.
“Your Majesty, to be honest, your son doesn’t like me, and I don’t like your son either. It’s like a cat not liking a dog, and a dog never falling in love with a cat. He and I are fundamentally incompatible. Forcing us together won’t lead to anything good.”
Xiao Yu quickly chimed in, “Mother Empress, Luoluo is absolutely right about this. I can testify to it. Every time they meet, it’s like setting off a string of firecrackers. They simply cannot get along peacefully, so how are they supposed to understand one another? The more you try to force them together, the more chaotic things will become.”
“Be quiet. You’re always causing trouble for me.”
The Empress shot Xiao Yu a glare. Every time she tried to bring Jin Luoluo and Xiao Che together, this fellow would interfere and make an even bigger mess.
“There is nothing that time cannot resolve. Both you and Che’er are intelligent people. Right now, you’re simply young and hot-tempered. Once you’re older, you’ll naturally understand the way of marriage.”
The Empress had already made up her mind to have Jin Luoluo as her daughter-in-law, so she spared no effort in persuading her.
Jin Luoluo suddenly felt like fainting.
Every member of the Xiao family had a personality stronger than the last. Each one was an opponent who was difficult to deal with.
And worst of all, they were all incredibly stubborn. She was truly afraid of them. No matter how much she argued, it was useless.
She might as well save her breath.
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