Chapter 148: A Request for Marriage

“It was decided that one of third brother’s men would be in charge of the construction. That we cannot change. Still, I’m not willing to let everything go his way...”

“Does Your Highness intends to teach the third prince a lesson?” asked Jun Huang. “Your Highness can report to the emperor that the third prince has taken bribe from the official. That’s why he recommended the official to take on the job. You can then tell the emperor that you are willing to complete the construction with money out of your own pocket.”

Qi Chen blinked. For a moment, he didn’t quite understand what Jun Huang was getting at. He frowned as he went through the whole plan in his head. It was a low blow, but it would be effective.

Anger drained out of his body. With a faint smile, he ordered a servant to bring in the dessert that the cook had prepared as an offering to Jun Huang. Jun Huang wasn’t going to let Qi Chen get what he wanted. She glanced at the delicate dessert and said, “This gentleman has not been feeling well recently. The...