Chapter 1440 - 1440 Should He Keep His Distance

1440 Should He Keep His Distance

What is this?

She walked slowly toward Chu Qi with the painting in her hand.

Chu Qi was still reeling from the shock a moment earlier.

When he heard the little ladys question, he snapped out of his trance, but he frowned.

He looked frosty and the smile on his lips disappeared.

For some reason, Jier felt a little scared when she saw Chu Qi acting this way. She clutched the paintings firmly and her little face looked determined. She asked again, Who are these women in the paintings?

Her tone was extremely upset and Chu Qis expression softened again. However, his dark eyes continued staring at her as he felt mixed emotions.

Jier was only nine this year. Where did she learn such a flirtatious move?

Did Jier make some bad friends during the year he was away?

What arent you saying anything? Jier lost her patience when she saw his resolutely grim expression, and she suddenly felt a little sad.

Chu Qis gaze fell onto the paintings in her hand and he finally answered, These are the potential wives His Majesty had ordered the Ministry of Rites to pick for me.

Plop!

The paintings in Jiers hands fell to the ground.

She looked at him in disbelief. Youre getting married?

Chu Qi wanted to tell her that he was never planning on getting married in his whole life, but the memory of her actions just now made him change his mind.

Yes, he answered with a tone of indifference.

Jier was hurt and upset when she heard this. She said accusingly, But you promised me during the last Palace banquet that you would never get married. You arent keeping your promise!

Chu Qi felt unsettled as well when he saw how hurt she was. He clenched both fists and hardened his heart to say, That was in the past. Ive changed my mind nowa man must get married and have children at the end of the day. Not to mention, Im getting older. I have to start building my own family.

Jier felt like it was the world was crumbling around her when she heard this. She covered her ears and screamed, I wont listen to you, I wont. I wont allow you to get married and have children.

Chu Qis expression changed when he saw how agitated she was. He went closer to her. Listen to me, Jier

I wont. Im not listening to you! Jier slapped his hand away and wheeled around as she ran off.

Chang had heard the commotion and came running over, just in time to witness Jier running away.

Chu Qi was already moving toward the doorway and he wanted to continue pursuing her when he saw her fleeing. However, he abruptly stopped. Mother Chang, please help bring Jier back.

Chang had no idea what just happened, but when she saw the conflicted expression on Chu Qis face and how Jier was running away, she guessed it must be serious. She did not delay a moment longer as she quickly agreed and ran toward the direction Jier had disappeared

Chu Qi leaned against the doorframe and stared into the night, looking dazed.

Did he do something wrong? Had he made a mistake?

Jier was still a child, after all. That kiss might not mean anything.

However, Jiers reaction was too extreme when she found out he was getting married.

He had always known Jier was overly dependent on him. It never used to bother him, but that was because Jier was young back then.

However, that kiss made him suddenly realize Jier had grown up. She was no longer the baby he carried in his arms.

Should he keep his distance?

He pursed his lips.

Jier had not gone far and Chang found her very soon.

Changs heart ached when she saw the little girl standing in the dark, her shoulders trembling while she cried.

Chang approached her and hugged the little girl.

Its getting cold, lets go back. If you get sick, His Majesty, Her Highness, and Lil Qi would all be sad.