Chapter 1540: Be Honest with Each Other

"That clump of bamboo over there was planted by my uncle a few months ago..."

"The flowers next to it were planted by my aunt."

"At that time, my uncle complained that the flowers planted by my aunt took up the land where he planted bamboo, and my aunt complained in return that the bamboo planted by my uncle blocked the sunlight for the flowers she planted..."

Walking into the backyard, Lan Hua took the initiative to find topics to talk about with Yun Zheng and told him these interesting stories about the Wu family.

Listening to Lan Hua's words, Yun Zheng couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

He suddenly remembered that when they had introduced Zhuoma to Yu Shizhong, they had also asked Yu Shizhong to take Zhuoma to the palace to get familiar with it.

At that time, Yu Shizhong was so foolish as to introduce the palace to Zhuoma!

After hearing what Yu Shizhong said, he and Shen Luoyan scolded Yu Shizhong for being so stupid.

However, Yu Shizhong and Zhuoma had a good ending.

As he thought about it, Yun Zheng couldn't help laughing.

Seeing Yun Zheng laughing, Lan Hua thought that it was the things she told Yun Zheng that made Yun Zheng laugh, and she immediately told Yun Zheng these interesting stories with even greater interest.

Yun Zheng was speechless, then turned to look at Lan Hua and said with a smile: "You have been talking about the interesting things between your uncle and aunt for a long time. Are there any interesting things that happened to you?"

"Anything interesting about me?"

Lan Hua thought for a moment and pursed her lips and said, "Your Highness may not like to hear about my interesting stories."

"How to say?"

Yunzheng asked with interest.

"Most of the interesting things that happened to me happened at the poetry club."

Lan Hua pursed her lips lightly, "However, I heard that the prince doesn't seem to be interested in reciting poems or writing these things! I also heard people say that the prince got drunk in Qunfang Garden and denounced those talented people for moaning without reason..."

Yun Zheng laughed dumbly and nodded, "I really don't have much interest in reciting poems and writing couplets, mainly because I don't have much knowledge."

"Really?" Lan Hua smiled. "I heard that the prince composed several masterpieces in the Garden of Flowers, which made those talented scholars feel ashamed..."

"I plagiarized other people's poems." Yun Zheng smiled and asked curiously, "Besides going to the poetry club, don't you do anything else?"

“Maybe.”

Lan Hua chuckled, "Sometimes I ask my cousin for some math and physics knowledge, but I'm really not good at it. There are many simple questions that my cousin has explained to me several times, but I still don't understand..."

It was rare that Yun Zheng cared about what she did in her daily life, and Lan Hua told her about it like she knew everything about her.

Her life was relatively simple. Most of the time, she stayed at home reading books, writing poems, painting, growing flowers and plants, doing needlework, etc. She spent relatively little time going out.

Sometimes, she would cook a meal for her parents.

However, her cooking skills are really not that good. She can make simple meals, but if there are guests at home or she wants to make more complicated dishes, she will be at a loss.

"You've been in the Imperial City for such a long time, haven't you made any friends?"

Yunzheng asked with a smile.

Lan Hua should be considered a typical lady, right?

The things she did were probably what ladies often do.

Or rather, it is what talented ladies often do.

Lan Hua lowered her eyebrows and said, "I know a lot of people, but I don't really have any close friends."

Yun Zheng smiled and asked Lan Hua: "You are not only a beauty, but also a talented woman. Is there no young man pursuing you or coming to your house to propose marriage?"

Faced with Yun Zheng's question, Lan Hua couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

After a moment of silence, Lan Hua raised her pretty face, suppressed her shyness, and asked boldly: "Does the prince hope to have it, or not?"

"Have!"

Yunzheng answered without thinking.

Hearing Yun Zheng's words, Lan Hua's expression suddenly became gloomy.

She knew in her heart that this was Yun Zheng's answer.

After all, it's still unrequited love!

Lan Hua felt an inexplicable pain in her heart.

However, she was still somewhat unwilling.

Just like my aunt said, ultimately you have to fight for your own happiness.

After hesitating for a long time, Lan Hua finally asked: "Your Highness, do you think there is something wrong with me? Or do you think I am useless? Or do you think I am a woman who clings to the powerful and is vain?"

"neither."

Yun Zheng shook his head gently, "I always think I am a lustful person."

“But at the same time, I am also a contented person!”

"I want to be there for every woman I have, but I can't be there for everyone."

"There are so many people around me, but I still can't accompany them for so long..."

Yun Zheng originally intended to tell Lan Hua the whole story.

Now that things have come to this, he no longer hides it.

Since he has no interest in Lan Hua, he shouldn't keep her hanging.

No matter what choice Lan Hua makes, he will make his attitude clear first to avoid delaying others.

Ever since Jia Yao got into trouble in Li State, his mentality has changed a lot.

Over the years, there are actually very few people around him.

Except for Miaoyin, who has always been by his side, Shen Luoyan, Ye Zi and others often don't see him for several months.

Life is short, and one day less is one day less.

There are so many beauties in the world. Can he take all of them into his room?

Perhaps cherishing the people you have now is the most important thing you should do.

Of course, he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't fall in love with other women in the future.

All I can say is that right now, he really has no feelings for Lan Hua.

To him, Lan Hua was just an acquaintance.

Listening to Yun Zheng's frank words, Lan Hua felt a pang of sadness in her heart and her eyes became sore.

But she kept reminding herself and forced herself not to shed tears.

What she needed was Yun Zheng's love, not his pity.

When Yun Zheng finished speaking, there was a long silence between the two.

Lan Hua tried hard to adjust her mood. After a long time, she finally opened her red lips and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for telling me this frankly."

Yun Zheng shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Forget about thanking me, just don't hate me."

"will not."

Lan Hua silently shook her head, then mustered up the courage to look at Yun Zheng: "Although I know that the prince has no interest in me, I am willing to wait!"

Yun Zheng was surprised and sighed, "Why are you doing this?"

"I want to wait!"

Lan Hua did not avoid Yun Zheng's gaze, and said quietly: "My uncle once told me that when you are young, you can't meet someone who is too amazing, otherwise you won't be able to spend the rest of your life in peace."

"But I've met that amazing person, and I can't live the rest of my life in peace!"

"In that case, I will continue to wait until the day I can win the prince's heart!"

"Although I know this possibility is very small, I don't want to find myself married to someone else when I enter the prince's heart one day, leaving behind regrets for the rest of my life..."

At this moment, Lan Hua mustered up the courage and spoke out everything in her heart.

No matter what, she is willing to wait!

Perhaps, when people are young, they really cannot meet someone too amazing.

But now that you have encountered it, don't back down.

She would rather be alone all her life than marry someone she doesn't love.

She will not regret her choice today.

In the future, neither will...