Long Yang turned his gaze away and looked and Chu Qi. He said in a low voice, "Take those paintings with you for now. If there aren't any ladies you like, I'll make arrangements with the Ministry of Rites again."
Chu Qi still wanted to reject the arrangement, but Zhao Qian had already taken the paintings and stuffed them into his arms. He urged Chu Qi, "Hurry up and thank Master."
Chu Qi did not want to get married. Moreover, he had just promised Ji'er last night that he would not take a wife.
He looked a little stubborn about it and did not speak for quite a while.
When Long Yang saw him this way, he waved Chu Qi off. "Alright. You may leave."
Zhao Qian felt hugely relieved and quickly pulled Chu Qi out.
Once they left the imperial study, Zhao Qian said with slight frustration, "You silly child, why were you being so stubborn? Master had put effort into your marriage. Why didn't you show some gratitude?"
