Chapter 7: Where can she find a queen for him?

Su Ziyue's eyes watched as the chair next to Ye Hanjue instantly turned into powder, unable to help but swallow her saliva.

She always felt that the chair was like her own head. Did Ye Hanjue actually want to smash her own head?

However, how did the formidable Ye Hanjue end up being manipulated by her?

Su Ziyue couldn't figure it out, but the current problem had to be solved. Otherwise, the next thing to be shattered might really be her own head.

Trying to remain calm, Su Ziyue looked at Ye Hanjue and said, "Um, I know I shouldn't have... I couldn't help it... Anyway, things happened quite suddenly, but it has already happened... How about you make a request, and I'll try to compensate as much as possible."

When you make a mistake, you have to take responsibility. She didn't want to be a despicable woman who denied her actions.

As for her dignity? As long as she could turn this formidable person into a friend, what did dignity matter?

Well, it would be better if her unruly tongue could behave. Speaking incoherently was really embarrassing.

However, after waiting for a long time, Su Ziyue didn't receive any response from Ye Hanjue. She couldn't help but meet his gaze.

In that moment, Su Ziyue felt like she was about to lose herself in those eyes.

They were deep and unfathomable, difficult to read, and felt cold, but she couldn't discern any emotions.

But Su Ziyue felt that Ye Hanjue was probably still angry.

After all, in his eyes, her offer of compensation probably held no value given her current status and position.

She decided to take a bold step, "How about this, I slept with you last night, so I'll let you sleep with me now, so you won't lose out..."

In her heart, she still felt that Ye Hanjue was at a disadvantage.

After all, she didn't even want to see her own face, let alone let a man of high status and power like him touch her with this face.

However, she didn't really mean to let Ye Hanjue sleep with her.

Although sleeping once was the same as sleeping twice, she felt like she was putting herself in a desperate situation.

Since friendly communication was not making any progress and the other party seemed to refuse to communicate, it was better to provoke him and see how he would react.

However, after saying this, Su Ziyue still didn't receive any response and felt that Ye Hanjue's gaze became even more inscrutable...

What does this mean?

"Do you want to compensate me?" Finally, when Su Ziyue was extremely confused, Ye Hanjue spoke in a cool and steady voice, showing no hint of emotion.

But only Ye Hanjue knew how turbulent his heart was at this moment.

She thought she had given herself to him... but it was fine.

A faint smile appeared on his lips beneath the mask, but no one noticed.

Upon hearing this, Su Ziyue nodded, "Yes, I will do my best."

If you don't speak up, you won't get anywhere. Only by speaking up can things be resolved.

"Okay!" Ye Hanjue responded with a simple "okay."

Okay? What does that mean?

Can you please be a bit clearer in your communication?

As Su Ziyue was trying to guess Ye Hanjue's thoughts, she heard him say, "I happen to need a queen."

Su Ziyue nodded, "Okay, I'll arrange... What?"

He needed a queen? Where was she supposed to find a queen for him?

The key was that she had casually said "arrange"? Arrange what?

"Um, I wonder if Your Highness has any specific requirements for the queen?" If the requirements were not too high, she might be able to struggle through.

Ye Hanjue gave Su Ziyue a deep look and then said in a calm tone, "Being able to manage the household affairs as a steward for me is sufficient."

A steward? Managing household affairs?

"Is that the only condition?" Su Ziyue probed.

Not picky about appearance, figure, family background, or character? If that was the case, it seemed too easy.

After all, he was a ruthless man feared even by the current crown prince. Even if he had a disfigured face, there should be many women willing to throw themselves at him.

Ye Hanjue replied, "For now, that's the only condition."

Su Ziyue thought to herself, "For now," meaning there might be additional conditions in the future.

This made it quite difficult.

It was like when someone asked you what dish you wanted to eat, and you said anything.

However, Su Ziyue gritted her teeth and said, "Okay, give me some time, and I'll find someone for you..."

As she was new to this place and unfamiliar with the people, she didn't have a suitable candidate in mind.

And with Ye Hanjue's "uncompromising" requirements, it was not easy to find someone who met his high standards.

The only thing she could do under such "strict" requirements was to find the most outstanding candidate.

As Su Ziyue was considering her options, Ye Hanjue said, "I don't like waiting."

Su Ziyue replied, "Then give me three days..."

Ye Hanjue said, "I've said I don't like waiting."

This time, Ye Hanjue deliberately emphasized his tone, but his gaze remained fixed on Su Ziyue, showing a hint of interest and tenderness that was difficult to detect.

Su Ziyue thought to herself, "Isn't he just trying to make things difficult for me?"

Su Ziyue was angry.

Even a clay figure had some fire, let alone her, Su Ziyue, who was not a clay figure.

But just as she was about to get angry, Su Ziyue saw the pile of powder on the ground and suppressed her anger.

She...

Couldn't beat him!

Although she was poisonous and might be able to take a risk, why die if she could live?

If she poisoned the regent, it would be impossible for her to survive. She was aware of this.

After suppressing the rising anger in her heart, Su Ziyue pointed at herself and asked, "So, what do you think of me?"

Anyway, the matter of being a mere housekeeper couldn't trouble her. Since Ye Hanjue only mentioned this one condition, she also met the requirements.

As for being rejected?

That would be Ye Hanjue's own problem. She provided a solution, and if he didn't accept it, there was no reason to make things difficult for herself.

Su Ziyue was expecting to be rejected, but she didn't realize she had already walked into the trap set by the hunter.

Ye Hanjue: "Okay."

Su Ziyue: "..." Did she mishear?

But facing Ye Hanjue's gaze, she knew deep down that she hadn't misheard.

So... was Ye Hanjue blind?

But as soon as this thought crossed Su Ziyue's mind, she dismissed it herself.

Who would be blind? Even the Regent Prince Ye Hanjue wouldn't be blind.

So... maybe Ye Hanjue simply didn't like women at all, and just happened to need a lady of the house, that's why he was 'accepting all comers'.

Otherwise, why would he choose her to be his queen?

Under normal circumstances, he should be eager to distance himself from her, just like the Crown Prince.

Su Ziyue felt she might have figured it out, so she readily agreed, "Okay, it's settled then. I'll be in charge of the Regent Prince's residence from now on."

Surprisingly, there was a sense of eagerness.

Why?

Naturally, because Su Ziyue felt that in this era, beneath the secular world, she would eventually have to marry someone.

Instead of that, why not become the Regent Prince Ye Hanjue's queen?

Moreover, isn't there a saying, "It's good to sit in the shade of a big tree"?

With this kind of cooperative relationship with Ye Hanjue, he would always protect her when things happened.

Of course, this was only temporary. Once she fully understood this world, with her abilities, wouldn't she be able to soar high?

Su Ziyue's face was relaxed, which made Ye Hanjue slightly furrow his brows.

He always felt that Su Ziyue might have misunderstood something and was imagining something in her little head.

But it didn't matter.

As long as she was by his side, nothing else mattered.

Thinking of this, Ye Hanjue's lips also slightly curved, and he was about to leave.

However, at that moment, the steward Han Ji walked in, "Your Highness, the Emperor requests your presence in the palace."

It was a request, not a decree. One word made a big difference in meaning.

Ye Hanjue instinctively prepared to refuse, but when his gaze swept towards Su Ziyue, he suddenly changed his mind and nodded.

Han Ji was slightly surprised, but he didn't show it on his face, he just bowed slightly, "I will prepare."

With that, Han Ji left.

Thinking that Ye Hanjue was going to the palace, Su Ziyue said, "Since there's nothing else, I'll just..." and left.

Su Ziyue couldn't say the last two words, and Ye Hanjue spoke, "My queen doesn't accompany me, is it that I have to go alone?"

Su Ziyue: "..." It seems that Ye Hanjue is even more immersed in the role than she is.