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Jiang Han stood with his hands behind his back, a cold smile creeping onto his face as he observed Che Chengyun's desperate demeanor. He could still remember the arrogance of Che Chengyun from before, refusing to repay debts while flirting with his fiancée. Now, in need of help, he had the audacity to come crawling back. Truly, he was worthy of being the Heir of the Wang family, capable of bending and yielding when necessary.
Seeing that Jiang Han remained unresponsive, Che Chengyun swallowed hard and thought for a moment before speaking up. "How about this?" He gestured, and Xu Yao promptly produced a Zitan Wood Box.
When the box was opened, it revealed a pair of exquisite Sheep Fat Jade Pendants and a Moth Jade Pendant. "I have some treasures here that I wish to present to Shopkeeper Jiang as an apology," he said. "This Sheep Fat Jade Pendant was obtained when I defeated a Marquis from an enemy nation. And this Moth Jade Pendant was awarded to the bravest warrior by the enemy nation, symbolizing the courage to charge into danger despite knowing the risks. These two treasures are worth a fortune and represent my sincere apology to Shopkeeper Jiang."
As Che Chengyun spoke, he held the Zitan Wood Box with both hands, presenting it to Jiang Han with an air of reverence.
Standing beside him, Lin Qingyue felt a pang of emotion at this sight, but internally she felt as if the sky had fallen. Her fiancé, the Langya Wang Heir, was actually apologizing to Jiang Han, this useless man, and offering him two priceless treasures.
Che Chengyun! How could you stoop so low for something as trivial as Compressed Biscuit military rations?
At that moment, Lin Qingyue was filled with regret. She had once thought that breaking off her engagement with Jiang Han would lead her to marry the distinguished Langya Wang Heir and perhaps become the new Consort Langya. Even if she did not become the most revered woman in the kingdom, she would still hold significant power among women, second only to the Empress.
Yet now, the man she had longed for—the man she had chosen—was apologizing to Jiang Han, this worthless individual. In that instant, Lin Qingyue felt her heart bleed and a profound sense of humiliation washed over her.
Her beautiful eyes fixed intently on Che Chengyun as he presented his gifts and then shifted to Jiang Han, who stood there with an air of superiority. She couldn't help but feel regret; had she not broken off their engagement, she might have been standing beside Jiang Han now, accepting Che Chengyun's apology.
Lin Qingyue glanced again at Yan Dong standing behind Jiang Han and couldn't help but feel envious. Yan Dong was fortunate enough to be by Jiang Han's side, accepting an apology from a Crown Prince—it was indeed a stroke of incredible luck.
Jiang Han stood there like a regal monarch, looking down at Che Chengyun clad in purple robes. Upon catching sight of the treasures within the Zitan Wood Box, he chuckled lightly and said, "Crown Prince, I have someone who has already ordered this Compressed Biscuit; I must apologize."
In that instant, Che Chengyun froze in shock, staring incredulously at Jiang Han. The Crown Prince had lowered himself so much; how could he refuse?
After all that had transpired between them—Che Chengyun's previous offenses and their gambling match—he had never intended to give money until there were no other options left. Yet now, even after humbling himself to apologize like a lowly merchant, Jiang Han dared to reject him?
" Shopkeeper Jiang!" Che Chengyun's voice turned cold, feeling a deep sense of humiliation.
He suppressed his anger and said, "Regarding General Lin, Crown Prince, I apologize, but it's a done deal. She is now my fiancée, and I cannot give her to you. However, if you wish, within this capital city, you can choose any daughter from a family of Third Rank officials or above; I will act as your matchmaker! If you don't fancy the daughters of officials or wealthy families, then I will take care of all the courtesans in the city. I will redeem them all and present them to you! You can play however you like!"
Upon hearing this, Yan Dong's face darkened with anger. He could hardly believe that this heir would treat so many women as mere goods to be given to Jiang Han.
Lin Qingyue couldn't help but show a look of disgust. In her view, Jiang Han had already rejected him; he should have walked away with some dignity instead of being so humble. So many women? The heir was quite generous.
"But I'm not a teddy bear!" Jiang Han remarked.
"Teddy bear? What is that?" Che Chengyun asked.
Jiang Han did not respond; instead, he walked leisurely over to Lin Qingyue and Che Chengyun, hands behind his back. "Loving a woman, sleeping with a woman, or marrying a woman is just like eating. I don't like leftovers, nor do I enjoy unclean food. As for me," he glanced at Lin Qingyue and smiled, "I am quite picky. Generally speaking, when it comes to food, I prefer the best. Ordinary meals do not interest me, and I have no interest in overly extravagant dishes either."
Che Chengyun's cheeks twitched in disbelief at Jiang Han's words.
Lin Qingyue suddenly turned her head and glared at Jiang Han, her right hand gripping the hilt of Pei Jian's sword, barely able to contain herself from drawing it to intimidate him!
Yan Dong stepped directly in front of Jiang Han, revealing a glinting dagger in his hand as he coldly said, "General, it’s better not to act impulsively."
"You!"
"Jiang Han!" Lin Qingyue glared at him furiously. "What do you take me for?"
"I said nothing; that was your own interpretation. In any case," Jiang Han said with a fist salute to both of them, "my Compressed Biscuit has already been ordered by someone else; I can only apologize!"
Jiang Han spoke slowly as he gestured for them to leave. "You two, take care."
With that, Che Chengyun abruptly turned around and glared at Jiang Han with resentment. " Shopkeeper Jiang! If the beauty does not like it, I can still offer you status. If you want an official position below the Sixth Rank, I can agree. If you desire gold and jade, I can help you obtain it—just sell me the Compressed Biscuit!"
Jiang Han remained calm. "Yan Dong, see them off."
"Yes, Shopkeeper's orders." Yan Dong stepped in front of Che Chengyun, extending his left hand in a gesture of invitation. "Heir, please."
Che Chengyun glared at Jiang Han, realizing that Jiang Han was completely ignoring him. He couldn't help but say, " Shopkeeper Jiang, I want to purchase your goods for Langya Wangfu. The Crown Prince is willing to come personally to apologize; that should be enough respect for you. Don't be ungrateful!"
"Oh dear, I'm so scared," Jiang Han replied sarcastically.
"Heir, this is extortion!"
After mocking Che Chengyun a couple of times, Jiang Han suddenly waved his hand forcefully, pointing towards the door. "Heir, I do not welcome you here. Please leave."
"I won't let this go so easily! Today, you have humiliated me!" Che Chengyun exclaimed as he flicked his sleeve and took the Zitan Wood Box with him as he stormed out.
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