Same person

The Fifth Prince smiled as he spoke, "So you really don't mind marrying me?"

Jiang Xiurong felt something unusual in her heart but she never let anything show on her face as she still continued speaking softly, "Of course there is nothing to mind, My Lord. This subject is truly blessed by all the fortune from her previous life."

The Fifth Prince did not know how this girl could keep her calm when she was going to enter the Palace where The Emperor, on whom she tried to harm, is going to be present.

He then spoke, "No, Miss Jiang, it's not you who is lucky. It is instead me. I liked you the last time I saw you. Hence I myself went to the Emperor to bestow my marriage with you. I really hope that Miss Jiang would not mind me being heartless to not ask for your opinion before asking my Father. I just could not bear to accept your refusal."

Jiang Xiurong froze for a second before going back to her normal countenance, "The subject would never reject a proposal from the Prince as I think that is a matter to be proud of. I really feel more lucky than before being liked by the Fifth Prince."

Though these were the words that were on her lips, her mind had a very different set of thoughts.

When was the last time the Fifth Prince saw her? Why didn't she know doing anything that could attract the attention of a prince?

The Fifth Prince chuckled at her diplomatic behavior which never had been lost from the time she met him as he raised his hand to graze her skin on her face.

Though it seems like a simple gesture that showed his love towards her, there is definitely something more beyond being simple.

The spot where he touched is the place where his dagger touched while removing her mask during the night. Though there is no visible wound on her face, there is a slight pain that was caused due to the touch of the sharp object.

When his cold fingers touched her soft face, Jiang Xiurong froze in her place. Unlike the last time where she recovered soon, this time she did not move for a long time.

She froze not because of his touch but because she caught a view of his hand when the Fifth Prince raised it to touch her face.

She may not have seen his face during the last night, but she would never forget his hand nor the rings on it. She remembered every little feature on the hand that she saw that she even drew it perfectly to give it to her maid in order to find his identity.

Her memory would never fail her. Hence, she is sure that this hand definitely belonged to the Prince whom she met on the street during the night.

The Prince who identified her, went to the Emperor and instead of handing her over, he asked for a marriage to be bestowed upon them? What is the reason?

She immediately wanted to ask him for the reason for all his actions. But before she could do so, The Fifth Prince ruffled her hair and turned over instantly to walk away from her, leaving the place from where he just came.

"My Lord," she called for him but he never turned back. He just waved his hand and left the place happily humming a melodious tune.

Being grown up in a noble family, she would never shout nor run to follow a person. Hence she slowly went back to her chamber while thinking about a jumble of questions in her head.

As soon as she entered her chamber, her maid, Hua came to her and bowed to her in greeting, "Miss, I found the details of the person that had the hand that you drew."

Jiang Xiurong looked calmly at her, "Tell me."

Hua bent her head, "Miss, the hand belongs to the Fifth Prince. Today morning he went to the Emperor and asked for a marriage. Since he is the most favored son, the Emperor instantly agreed to it. Miss, the girl is" She hesitated if she should continue the topic.

Jiang Xiurong raised her hand to stop her, "I know that it's me. You can go now."

Hua was shocked that her Miss already knew about the news. Does that mean, the Emperor had already sent the decree?

Even though she had her questions, she can only listen to her Lady's orders and leave the chamber after bowing to her once again.

Jiang Xiurong sat on her bed as she thought about everything that happened and the news that Hua brought to her.

'So he really asked for the marriage just after he met her. He did not delay it even for a day. Why? What game is he playing?'