Chapter 596: 533 Talks with Chiluo
Chinian was kissed by Zhongli Wuzhi so thoroughly that she nearly lost her bearings.
When Zhongli Wuzhi released her, her figure was somewhat hazy. Though the night was dark, the street lights illuminated her face, revealing her flushed cheeks.
She tilted her head slightly and looked up at him, her gray pupils exceptionally clear.
"What’s the matter?"
Chinian licked her lips. She took the initiative to hold Zhongli Wuzhi’s hand and walked beside him without a sound, quietly following by his side.
The sweetness in her heart had already spread into the air.
...
The hotel where Prince Chiluo stayed was not far from the President Mansion. Zhongli Wuzhi and Chinian walked there.
By the time they arrived at Prince Chiluo’s room, it was already half-past nine in the evening.
The attendant, upon seeing Chinian, promptly pushed the door open for them,
"Seventh Princess, His Highness Chiluo is waiting for you inside."
Chinian nodded, then pulled Zhongli Wuzhi into the room.
Prince Chiluo was sitting in the living room with many documents piled on the coffee table, appearing to still be reviewing them.
"You are here."
Seeing Chinian and Zhongli Wuzhi walk in, Prince Chiluo quickly gathered up the documents on the coffee table and then had someone prepare beverages and snacks.
"Mr. Zhongli, please take a seat here."
Chinian, with her arms around Zhongli Wuzhi’s arm, urged him to sit down quickly, then nestled beside him.
Her expression was coy, and her mood was exceptionally joyful, all noted by Prince Chiluo.
"Mr. Zhongli, it’s rather late to ask for Chinian to summon you here; it’s indeed a bit presumptuous."
Prince Chiluo sat across from them, his hands crossed in front of him, hesitating as he spoke.
"Prince Chiluo, please speak directly."
"Alright, as it’s getting late, I’ll keep it brief."
Prince Chiluo looked up at Zhongli Wuzhi,
"Originally, I came to take Chinian back to our country, but now, it seems there’s little point in bringing Chinian back. The marriage arranged by our father for Chinian is presumably no longer agreeable to her."
"My relationship with Chinian must have put Prince Chiluo in a difficult position."
"It’s not exactly a difficulty, but the marriage arranged by our father for Chinian was indeed for the benefit of the Royal Family. So..."
"Prince Chiluo, is there something you need me to do?"
"Mr. Zhongli, are you the heir to the Zhongli Consortium?"
Prince Chiluo asked directly.
Zhongli Wuzhi smiled softly and then said, "My father hasn’t decided yet; I have an elder brother. However... it seems my father is leaning towards me."
"Zhongli, I hope you don’t misunderstand anything. After I return home tomorrow, I will discuss your marriage with my father. Mr. Zhongli, if you are the heir to the Zhongli Consortium, I think this status will substantially benefit your marriage to Chinian."
"Prince Chiluo, I understand what you mean."
"It might sound a bit mercenary, but Chinian’s father and I are just that kind of person. The dignity, interests, and face of the Royal Family are paramount."
Prince Chiluo spoke earnestly.
Chinian lowered her eyebrows.
Zhongli Wuzhi held Chinian’s hand and spoke softly,
"I won’t mind these things."
"After I return to the country, I will truthfully report your relationship and what happened today to my father."
"..." Chinian raised her head, looking at Prince Chiluo with some surprise.
"Don’t worry, I will choose my words carefully, only conveying your mutual affection and tender feelings."
Prince Chiluo joked, while Chinian grew even more bashful.
Zhongli Wuzhi glanced at Prince Chiluo and then at Chinian, his eyes deepening.