"The Unruly Consort: Trapping the Emperor’S Heart"?
again rejected
Jungkook dashed all the way home, swinging open the side gate to the Xiao residence, Baobao’s long ears flopping wildly as they bounced inside together.
By the time Steward Liu finally stumbled back to the household, clutching his chest and gasping for breath, Jungkook was already lounging comfortably in the main hall, sipping sweet osmanthus tea as if nothing had happened.
Xiao Yunlan ( Jungkook aunt )
Madam Xiao Yunlan swept into the room in a swirl of embroidered silk, fanning herself with a sharp glare.
“Jungkook,” she said coolly, “what did you do this time?”
Xiao Jungkook
Jungkook gave her his most innocent smile, batting his lashes.
“I merely borrowed some chestnuts that were just sitting there, Aunt. They looked lonely.”
Steward Lui
“Borrowed? You stole them right in front of the merchant!” Steward Liu screeched.
Xiao Jungkook
“Stole, borrowed—it’s all the same,” Jungkook replied with a shrug.
Baobao
Baobao Jungkook bunny also nibbles in agreement
Madam Xiao’s temples throbbed.
Before she could unleash her fury, a maid suddenly entered the hall, bowing low.
“Madam… Master… the matchmaker has again arrived with a proposal.”
At that, even Jungkook sat up straight.
Moments later, the matchmaker arrived, beaming brightly as she presented the proposal.
Madam linhua ( matchmaker )
“A splendid offer from the esteemed Feng family,” she said, practically glowing with excitement. “Their son has taken great interest in Young Master Jungkook. They offer ten boxes of silk, three jade bracelets, and enough gold to fill this hall.”
Everyone gasped.
Such wealth! Any ore would faint from joy at the offer.
But Jungkook…?
COUGH COUGH COUGH!
Xiao Jungkook
“W-What?” Jungkook sputtered, pounding his chest as Baobao hopped onto his lap in concern.
Xiao Jungkook
“Aunt, Uncle, no! Absolutely not! I refuse! Over my dead body!” he shouted dramatically.
Xiao Yunlan ( Jungkook aunt )
Madam Xiao’s fan snapped shut with a loud clack.
“Jungkook! Do you know how rare such a proposal is?”
Xiao Jungkook
“I don’t care if he’s the crown prince himself!” Jungkook huffed, stomping his foot. “I’d rather marry Baobao than some rich fool who wants to lock me up in his house!”
Baobao
Baobao, unaware of the drama, munched happily on his seeds.
Xiao Jungkook
“…I’m serious,” Jungkook declared, clutching Baobao tightly. “I’m destined for freedom, not marriage!”
Madam Xiao’s face darkened dangerously.
Uncle Xiao sipped his tea with a weak smile, clearly trying to disappear into the chair.
Steward Lui
Steward Liu muttered under his breath, “This household will be the death of me.”
And just like that, Jungkook had rejected yet another ‘golden’ opportunity—unaware that a far worse fate was already on its way.
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