Zhu Haisheng was montarily stunned, then quickly laughed and said, "No offense taken, as a commoner, I dare not mind. I can understand the Prince’s actions; it’s understandable. But I’m curious, what has the Prince discovered that requires a commoner like to clarify?"
Jin Zijin didn’t beat around the bush and directly said, "Fifteen years ago, your household had a very capable butler. He likely helped you solve many problems; one could even say that the current glory of Tianhai Mountain Villa is inseparable from his contributions. What I want to ask is, where did this talented person go?"
Zhu Haisheng, smiling, listened to this, and gradually retracted his smile with so regret, saying, "He was indeed very capable and helped us a lot. But while outsiders know him as the butler of Tianhai Mountain Villa, they don’t know he was never in a master-servant relationship with this commoner. He agreed to help us for three years and would leave afterward. Fifteen years ago, the agreed three-year term ended, and he left a letter and departed. This commoner doesn’t know where he went."
Jin Zijin’s gaze gradually beca colder.
Zhu Haisheng’s words were watertight, but who in this world can truly account for everything? Even Yu Jizi of that year could have so many loopholes found in him.
A person too perfect is more suspicious.
His words seed flawless, but often, the less problematic sothing seems, the more problems it may have.
Jin Zijin curled his lips and said, "What a pity, I heard he’s a talented person and had hoped to et him!"
After sipping so tea, he stood up and said, "In that case, I’ll take my leave now. If there’s any news about that gentleman, I hope the owner Zhu will inform ."
Realizing Jin Zijin intended to leave, Zhu Haisheng hurriedly asked, "What about the marriage between my son and the Commandery Princess...? Didn’t the Prince co to discuss the union of our two families?"
"Oh... Yeah!" Jin Zijin smiled and said, "They’re still young. There’s no hurry for now; let’s discuss it in a couple of years."
Zhu Haisheng was extrely anxious and said, "They’re not that young! The Commandery Princess is already of age, and my son has co of age!"
"He’s co of age?" Jin Zijin feigned surprise, saying, "Your son looks only seventeen or eighteen, I had no idea he’s so old already."
Zhu Haisheng: "..."
"Since that’s the case, we should be even more cautious, Owner Zhu. Let’s discuss this matter later!"
Zhu Haisheng broke into a cold sweat and said urgently, "Prince, I’m afraid everyone knows about this affair. The two children are deeply in love, and the Commandery Princess’s reputation..."
Jin Zijin flicked his sleeve and coldly snorted, "Owner Zhu, are you threatening ?"
Zhu Haisheng imdiately knelt down, bowing his head as he said, "I wouldn’t dare, as a commoner, I wouldn’t dare. I only have deep love for my son. Now Yiping is staying at the Prince Residence and hasn’t returned for a long ti, showing his true heart for the Commandery Princess. If he cannot marry the Commandery Princess in this lifeti, he may regret it forever."
"You’re overthinking it. Your son doesn’t have such thoughts."
Zhu Haisheng thickened his skin and awkwardly said, "Young people are shy; he’s just too embarrassed to say it."
Jin Zijin replied indifferently, "I admire Owner Zhu’s courage. Most wouldn’t dare propose to the Commandery Princess, yet you dare to press repeatedly."
"I wouldn’t dare, I wouldn’t dare, as a commoner, I wouldn’t dare!"
Zhu Haisheng knelt on the ground, with his head lowered.
Jin Zijin stood before him, coldly observing him for a mont, then flung his sleeve and strode off.
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