The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 253 Qin Jiaoyue (1)

Qin Jiaoyue is from a collateral branch of the Qin family.

The Qin family was a prominent family in Jiangnan, but not particularly distinguished. They only managed to maintain a respectable reputation after the decline of several other families above them.

But the Qin family produced an extraordinary man named Qin Yue.

Her uncle was born intelligent and quick-witted, able to compose poems on any subject, excelling in both literature and reason; when he wrote, his works were both lifelike and expressive.

Upon reaching adulthood, he was awarded the title of Dingyuan at the age of fifteen and granted an official position at the age of sixteen.

He seemed destined from birth to rise to the highest ranks of officialdom, elevating the Qin family to unprecedented heights.

Qin Jiaoyue's parents were unkind. Although she was not very knowledgeable, she knew that she could not entrust her life to foolish and heartless parents.

She was bold and decisive, and immediately decided to rely on the Qin family's most powerful backer.

Qin Yue was busy with official duties, so Qin Jiaoyue had no chance to see him.

However, the Qin family has one advantage: all children up to the age of six can enter the clan school. In the clan school's annual exams, regardless of gender, everyone answers the same set of papers, and only the top five have the opportunity to meet the important figure Qin Yue.

Before enrolling in school, Qin Jiaoyue didn't know a single word.

But she was intelligent from a young age, and could memorize an article after reading it three times. Moreover, she studied diligently day and night, and never became arrogant because of her talent.

Since she enrolled in school, she has consistently ranked first in every annual exam.

Her talent caught the eye of the Qin family, bringing her parents unprecedented glory.

From then on, kindness, praise, and favoritism came one after another.

Qin Jiaoyue is insightful and discerning, able to distinguish between genuine and feigned intentions. She is adept at interpersonal relationships and always makes people feel relaxed and comfortable when she is with them.

Her excellence unsurprisingly caught Qin Yue's eye.

Qin Yue could not let such a promising talent slip by, and naturally he would teach him well.

He found several renowned teachers for Qin Jiaoyue, but he himself did not have much contact with her openly.

However, nothing about Qin Jiaoyue escaped his notice; he knew all too well what kind of person she was.

She was born a golden phoenix!

Although Qin Yue never thought of rebelling, he was power-hungry and would be happy if his family could produce an empress.

He trained Qin Jiaoyue according to the standards for training an empress, and she certainly did not disappoint him.

But soon, he noticed Qin Jiaoyue's unusual behavior.

The little girl is intelligent, but her desire for control is frighteningly strong.

She liked a puppy so much that she would break its leg, lock it in a cage, treat its wounds, starve it, and then feed it. It wouldn't run away even when she opened the cage, and it would come close to her as soon as she reached out her hand.

She preferred training dogs to being an empress.

That's absolutely unacceptable.

The current crown prince, and the future emperor, are not like stray dogs that no one wants on the street.

She was so outstanding and dazzling that even though Qin Yue discovered her flaws, he couldn't bear to give her up.

He originally intended to change her personality, and he succeeded, but not entirely.

Qin Jiaoyue didn't become normal; she just learned to hide it.

She will no longer break the dog's legs, but she can still make the dog dependent on her.

Qin Yue had to console himself, thinking that this was a special ability after all.

The Crown Prince's temperament is beyond redemption, and even the Emperor has tacitly agreed that he will become a puppet in the future. One of the husband and wife must make the decisions, right?

The weak and easily controlled crown prince and the seemingly virtuous and dignified crown princess who actually has a strong desire for control are quite a good match.

When Qin Jiaoyue heard that Qin Yue wanted her to become the Crown Prince's consort, she made a special trip to see the Crown Prince, but she didn't like him very much.

At that time, he was being played by a group of women and was in a state of despair every day.

Stupid as an ox.

Qin Yue told her to cultivate a good relationship with the Crown Prince, but she was unwilling. However, she was well aware of the price she had paid for all of this.

Qin is a surname she can't escape. Without the support of her family, no matter how capable she is, she would never have achieved her current status.

Therefore, she had to be tied to the Crown Prince.

Actually, it doesn't matter. Whether she's a crown princess or a noblewoman, it doesn't matter.

She had no ambitions; all she wanted was a puppy who would love her wholeheartedly, be obedient, and treat her as his entire world.

But he was the crown prince.

He will become emperor.

He will have three palaces and six courtyards, and countless fans.

He has countless choices and will face countless temptations.

How could someone like that obediently listen to her?

For reasons unknown, Qin Yue did not force her to associate with the Crown Prince.

She and the Crown Prince occasionally met, but their relationship was only superficial.

It wasn't until Qin Jiaoyue's excellence caught the emperor's eye that she was successfully chosen as the Crown Princess.

The crown prince was terrified of women and was not very willing to get married, but he listened to his father and resisted a little before deciding to compromise and accept his fate.

He knew of Qin Jiaoyue, but he didn't really understand her.

In the past, hearing her name was always accompanied by countless words of praise and admiration.

When anyone mentions her, it's as if they automatically turn on a switch called "appreciation".

Will I marry this person?

Filled with curiosity and wariness, he decided to sneak a peek at her.

At that time, there was a banquet, and he stood at a distance, concealing his presence.

Qin Jiaoyue sat smiling among the young ladies, exuding an extraordinary aura.

She was holding a small dog, gently pinching its tail.

The puppy whimpered and rubbed against her arm, and the expression on her face was as gentle as a goddess's shawl.

She didn't speak to anyone, but everyone was surrounding her, and every word and action they took was trying to get her attention.

Moths are drawn to fire, and people are drawn to the moon.

She is the moon.

Having just been severely punished, the Crown Prince is no longer a naive young man whose mind is easily swayed.

Well, except for the moon.

However, he was at least able to pretend to be calm.

He did not act rashly, and was also worried that he would appear presumptuous.

He restrained himself from seeing her, seemingly merely fulfilling his duty as a fiancé, but he longed for her, he always longed for her.

He thought he had hidden it well, but Qin Jiaoyue was insightful and intelligent, and had long seen through his carefully concealed true nature.

She had seen him excitedly spinning around while waiting for her, seen him nervously tucking the fallen petals from her shoulder into his sleeve, and seen him secretly sketching her silhouette and then writing it into a painting.

He thought he had hidden it well.

He's so strange.

Without her beckoning or scheming, he wagged his tail and walked calmly towards her.

They had met before, so why did the engagement alone ignite such intense love in him?

She became curious and began to observe the crown prince as an interesting and worthwhile endeavor.

Gradually, she learned more and more about the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince performed very well, but Qin Jiaoyue could never forget how he was manipulated by other women. He was too foolish, and his attempt to appear calm in front of her was even more foolish.

He was probably a scoundrel who fell in love with every woman he met, but he never forced women and had no possessiveness typical of someone in a superior position.

He was full of emotion, seemingly possessing an inexhaustible supply of love.

Moreover, as the crown prince, he was really poor.

The emperor did not mistreat him, but unfortunately the royal family itself was not wealthy, and his money always ended up in the hands of others.