Chapter 1297 - 1297 The Best Of Both Worlds

1297 The Best Of Both Worlds

She could swear by heaven that that was not her intention at all!

Apparently, the Emperor was still dwelling on the fact that she had previously tried to find her family an adopted son-in-law.

Eventually, she cleared her throat and said, Perhaps you have a better idea, Your Majesty?

Long Yang gave her a sidelong glance and suddenly gestured at Long Xuan, who was busy entertaining Yaoyao. Long Xuans already twenty-one, but hes still single. Ill have to start worrying about his marriage sooner or later, and since Lin Qingyuans marriage has not yet been decided, I think theyll make a great couple.

Long Xuan,

Lin Qingyuan,

Both of them went rigid.

Was the Emperor joking?

How could he talk about marriage as if it was childs play?

Why would they make a great couple just because they were both single?

Lu Liangwei was dumbfounded too, but when she saw the identical frozen expressions of the couple in question, she suddenly found the Emperors random matchmaking rather agreeable.

The Emperors right. I think theyll make a good match too, she chimed in.

Long Xuan gaped at his royal uncle and aunt in shock.

Composing himself, he said anxiously, Royal Uncle, Royal Aunt, youve got to think this through. He cast a furtive look at Lin Qingyuan. Miss Lin and I dont make a good match at all. If were forced into a marriage, well only end up making each other unhappy.

Frowning, Lin Qingyuan added, Your Majesty, Your Highness, I beg you to consider this idea more carefully, for I do not wish to marry him.

How about thisIll give you half a months time. If both of you can find the right person for yourself within this period, Ill revoke my decision. If not, youll have to marry each other like I said just now.

Hearing this, Lin Qingyuan glanced at Long Xuan nervously and asked, Your Majesty, what if one of us cant find the right person within half a month?

Both of you will have to find someone, of course. It doesnt count if only one of you succeeds, and in this case, youll have to obey my command and marry each other, Long Yang replied evenly.

Seriously? Lin Qingyuan wailed, If this fellow cant find anyone, Ill have to be tied down by him!

Long Xuan arched an eyebrow. What makes you think I cant find anyone? What if youre the one who fails? Ill be the one being tied down by you! I dont want to marry you either!

Dont worry. With my good looks, Ill definitely find the right person. You, on the other handLin Qingyuan looked him up and down disdainfullyare already so old, yet youre still single. I doubt you can find a woman within half a month.

Long Xuan almost exploded with rage.

Him, old? He was only twenty-one!

His fury escaped him in the form of a laugh, and gritting his teeth, he snarled, Then youd better hope I do, or youll end up having to marry me.

Lin Qingyuan was horrified by his threat.

It must be an unlucky day on the calendar; what else could possibly explain how she had gotten into this wretched situation?

She should have checked the almanac before coming to the palace.

She looked at Lu Liangwei pleadingly, hoping she could stick up for her and, in the best scenario, persuade the Emperor to revoke his order.

Lu Liangwei was also startled by the Emperors decision.

At the sight of Lin Qingyuans defeated expression, she finally came to herself. Clearing her throat, she said with grave sincerity, Qingyuan, youve got to understand the Emperors predicament too. Your father already brought this matter to him, so hell have to give your father an answer eventually. I, for one, think this is a good idea. Half a month is neither too long nor too shortits enough buffer time for you. If you really dont want to marry each other, youd better do everything you can to find the right person within that given time. If you succeed, youll get to marry the person you like, and you wont have to marry each other eitheryoull get the best of both worlds!