Chapter 746: Chapter 745: 745: I will never betray you

A hint of surprise appeared in Li You’s eyes, but he didn’t refute it. Instead, he maintained a warm, spring-breeze-like smile on his face. “If Sixth Miss Jiang likes it, then that’s perfect.”

Jiang Yi nodded: “I’ll take my leave.”

He casually handed the lantern to the young servant following behind him, then urged his horse forward to escort the two carriages.

As Li You watched the carriages disappear into the distance, he turned to find Lin Shimo and Wenren Zong leisurely strolling over. He quickly dismounted and laughed, “I was just wondering if the Dean and Thirteen had already left.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“You chased after the Princess Consort to give her a lantern, yet you didn’t notice the two of us?” Lin Shimo shook his fan and laughed.

Wenren Zong said, “Prince, you’re being superfluous. The Princess Consort won’t accept your lantern.”

Li You laughed, “Thirteen, you’re right. It doesn’t really matter whether the Princess Consort accepts this lantern or not, as long as my intentions have been conveyed. After all, I still want to maintain a good relationship with my Crown Prince brother.”

Wenren Zong said, “Why bother, Your Highness?”

“I always feel that the Princess Consort is hostile towards me.”

“Your Highness, the Princess Consort can’t be won over by just a lantern,” Wenren Zong said indifferently, “Besides, if you want to win anyone’s favor, it should be Sixth Miss of the Jiang Family.”

Lin Shimo shook his fan and laughed, “Perhaps Prince of Zhao simply cannot accept that there are people in this world who do not like him or are not captivated by his charm.”

Wenren Zong said, “Your Highness, there is a way for everyone to like you.”

“Oh? Please elaborate.” Li You asked with interest.

“Your Highness, if you turn yourself into a piece of gold, everyone would love you.”

“…” Li You was speechless.

Lin Shimo burst out in loud laughter.

Li You rubbed his cheeks helplessly and smiled at Lin Shimo, “Dean, I’ve recently acquired two jars of good wine. Why don’t we go to my place and have a hearty drink?”

“Ah, it’s a pity that I don’t drink. I guess I won’t be able to enjoy this treat.” Lin Shimo casually refused his invitation.

“What do you like, Dean? I’ll arrange for it.”

Li You was determined to pull Lin Shimo into his camp.

However, Lin Shimo remained elusive as a cloud, “When I think of something, I will be sure to tell Your Highness. Ah, it’s getting late; time to go to sleep. I have to wake up early tomorrow to teach in the palace. Gentlemen, I’ll take my leave first.”

He gracefully adjusted his robe and walked away shaking his fan.

Not far away, a follower held an umbrella and waited next to a carriage.

As Li You watched Lin Shimo float away without a care, he couldn’t help but sigh, “This Lin Shimo is really too aloof. Thirteen, you’re quite familiar with him. You must find out his preferences and help me win his favor.”

Wenren Zong replied, “Yes, Your Highness.”

“Does Lin Shimo really never drink?”

“Yes, the Dean never drinks.” Wenren Zong explained, “He once said that alcohol numbs the heart and makes people lose their will. He doesn’t like the feeling of losing control.”

Li You raised his eyebrows, “Interesting.”

Wenren Zong was silent for a moment, then asked softly, “Your Highness, are you really going to marry Sixth Miss Jiang?”

Li You’s seemingly eternal smile suddenly disappeared.

His eyes turned a bit cold, “What are you trying to say? Do you want to stop me? Or are you planning to betray me?”

Wenren Zong bowed his head, “No, I will never betray you.”

“I know.” Li You’s warm smile returned, “Thirteen, I know that no matter who betrays me in this world, you never will.”