"Your Majesty…"
Su Zhan felt as if his heart had fallen into a thousand-year-old ice pool, freezing him to the point of suffocation. The congratulatory voices of the others were like a death-hastening charm that made him even colder until his limbs and bones were frozen, and his clear eyes were covered with dust. There was endless sadness in his daze, and the corners of his mouth, which had always been slightly smiling, pulled into a straight line.
"This commoner already has someone in my heart, please retract your order, Your Majesty.”
"Zhan 'er." The Minister of Official Personnel Affairs, Su Yaocheng's smug smile collapsed as he looked at his son in shock. When they turned around and saw their teacher's unhappy face, the emperor and empress dowager were shocked. They were so scared that they scrambled to Su Zhan's side and knelt on the ground.
"Empress Dowager, Emperor, Quan 'er was just speaking nonsense. I beg the Emperor, Empress Dowager to spare him.”She turned around and quickly reached out to pull Su Zhan's clothes, asking him to kneel down and apologize.
"This commoner is guilty." Su Zhan knelt down, but his expression remained firm. "But what this commoner said is the truth. I hope the emperor will grant this commoner's wish.”If not for Yue 'er, perhaps he would have accepted this seemingly glorious imperial edict. But now that he had promised Yue 'er three lifetimes, how could he let her down?
"This…" The Empress Dowager, who was originally kind, was also shocked by this change and did not know what to do. Her glazed eyes stared at Xuanyuan Ye." My son, what do you think we should do?”
Xuanyuan Ye didn't say a word as he looked at Su Zhan coldly. His entire body exuded an icy aura, and his handsome face was expressionless.
The originally lively scene suddenly fell silent. Everyone held their breaths and did not dare to speak. They could not guess what Xuanyuan Ye was thinking. However, the officials who were originally jealous of the Su family were gloating in their hearts. Who knew that the Emperor's temperament was unstable and that Su Zhan dared to refuse the edict? This time, their Su family was going to get into trouble.
Leng Yue 'er's heart was filled with unease, her slender hands tightly gripping the handkerchief. His clear eyes were misty and sparkling. Xuanyuan Ye's words were like a sharp sword that stabbed into her heart, shattering her longing for happiness. She thought that she could only watch him marry someone else, and her heart ached so much that she could not breathe. However, Su Zhan's rejection of the marriage had revived her dead heart. He was moved, filled with anticipation, and also terrified. She didn't expect that he would actually resist the imperial edict for her. Her eyes turned red, and an indescribable warmth flowed through her heart. However, before he could be happy, he was affected by Su Zhan's safety. Disobeying the imperial edict was a capital crime. Would the emperor punish him? She was emotionally conflicted and longed for a happy future, yet she was worried about his safety? What was she going to do?
Leng Wanwan looked at Leng Yue 'er's hands that were twisting like fried dough twist, and her black gem-like eyes flashed with an inexplicable light. She gradually developed feelings for her sister, who was becoming more and more dependent on her. Seeing how worried she was, his soft little hand involuntarily held her delicate hand.
Leng Yue 'er felt Leng Wanwan's silent comfort. She turned around and smiled at her, but her smile was uglier than crying. Her hands were trembling, reflecting the uneasiness in her heart.
The atmosphere was very strange. Everyone had their heads lowered.
Leng Peiyuan gently put down his cup. Su Zhan's rejection of the marriage made him admire him. However, the emperor's orders were hard to disobey. Even if he rejected the marriage now, would it be of any use? She was afraid that she would still have to marry Ye Liao's princess in the end. She turned her body slightly and saw the eldest daughter's eyes red as she looked at Su Zhan, who was kneeling on the ground, with such sadness. His heart ached. This daughter of his had lacked his love and care since she was young. He owed her too much. If Su Zhan was really her happiness, should he help her hold on tightly?
Chu Yuheng looked at Su Zhan, who was kneeling on the ground. His deep eyes flashed with admiration. He originally looked like a weak scholar, but he did not expect him to have such determination and courage. It was really admirable.
"So what if you have someone you like?" Xuanyuan Ye finally spoke. His tone was so cold that there was no warmth. He raised his eyebrows and looked at Su Zhan, who was kneeling on the ground, with a dangerous look. He did not expect this refined young master to actually dare to reject the marriage. He admired him a little, but the imperial power would not allow him to provoke him. "Even if you're already married, you have to return it.”
" Your Majesty..." Su Zhan suddenly raised his head and looked at Xuanyuan Ye in disbelief. Her clear eyes were not afraid. Instead, they were filled with unprecedented determination. "This commoner and her love, perhaps a lifetime promise. I won't abandon her and marry someone else."
"Zhan 'er, you're confused." When Su Yaocheng heard that, he felt cold sweat seeping out of his forehead. She pulled him back and stopped him from talking nonsense.
"Father, your son is unfilial." Su Zhan brushed away Su Yaocheng's hand and said firmly. "But this child will never regret it and will never marry that princess Ye Liao.”The young men in the hall were all talented. Why did he have to marry a princess?
"How dare you." The Prime Minister, who had been holding him in high regard, suddenly stood up and pointed at Su Zhan with a livid face. "The emperor wants you to marry princess Ye Liao, that is a blessing that you have cultivated for many lifetimes, you actually dare to defy the imperial edict?”
"This commoner has a humble identity and shallow knowledge. He is not worthy of Princess Ye Liao.”He was definitely looking at the Prime Minister and was not afraid of him. "The Prime Minister's son is a talented person. He's more suitable.”
" You, you-" The Prime Minister stared at him, speechless. As shrewd as he was, how could he not know the Emperor's plans? How could he be willing to let his precious son bear that burden? It was not honorable, it was a landmine. If they were not careful, they would be wiped out.
"Enough!" Xuanyuan Ye shouted coldly and swept his gaze over.
The prime minister and Su Zhan were silent and did not dare to speak again.
"Which family's young lady is your sweetheart?”He looked at Su Zhan coldly, wanting to see who could make him disregard his life and reject the marriage.
Su Zhan pursed his lips but didn't speak. He just looked straight at the ground. If he said it now, Yue 'er would not be able to escape punishment, so it was better for him to bear it alone.
"Not going to say anything?" Xuanyuan Ye narrowed his eyes dangerously. Very good, very good. He actually dared to ignore his dignity. "Aren't you afraid that I will order you to be punished? You must know that disobeying the imperial edict is a great crime of beheading.”
"Zhan 'er, tell me." Su Yaocheng was so anxious that he tugged at Su Zhan's robe.
Everyone in the hall looked around, guessing who was his sweetheart.
When Leng Yue 'er heard Xuanyuan Ye's cold words, she looked at Su Zhan's reckless expression. She was so anxious that she cried silently. No, she couldn't let Zhan face it alone.
"It's me." She mustered up her courage and stood up. The edge of her robe overturned the wine glass on the table, wetting her clothes. Her tearful eyes were filled with determination. She walked out of the table and knelt beside Su Zhan. He bowed to the Emperor. "Young Master Su's sweetheart is a commoner.”
"Yue 'er." Su Wang looked at her beside him and was so worried that his heart ached.
"We agreed to be together forever." Leng Yue 'er smiled at Su Zhan," No matter what the road ahead is, I will face it with you.”
"Alright." Su Zhan's eyes were moist, and his large hand firmly held her hand.
When everyone saw that it was the eldest daughter of the Northern General, they were shocked and could not help but whisper. Everyone's gaze turned to Leng Peiyuan, but they saw that his face was covered in frost, so cold that it made one feel threatened.
Leng Peiyuan saw Leng Yue 'er take the initiative to step forward. He also walked forward and knelt down, asking for forgiveness,
"This subject has taught my daughter poorly, so please punish me, Your Majesty.”
"Father, I'm sorry." Leng Yue 'er saw her father and shed tears of guilt. "It's your daughter who has implicated you."
Leng Peiyuan did not say anything, but he gave her a reassuring look.
"Emperor, General Leng is the pillar of the country. Miss Leng and Young Master Su had feelings for each other first. It was not their fault. Please reconsider, Imperial Brother." Xuanyuan Zhou's thoughts finally came to his senses when Leng Peiyuan apologized. He didn't expect that Su Zhan's sweetheart who refused to marry was actually Leng Yue 'er. In his memory, Leng Yue 'er had always been a spoiled young lady. Now, it seemed that she had grown up quite a bit. She already had the courage to face the problem with Su Zhan. It was admirable.
"Emperor, please reconsider."
The people in the hall knelt down and said in unison. The loud voice shook the entire palace.
One part was Leng Peiyuan's forces, they would rise and fall together. They naturally knew this, while the other group was the Prime Minister's people. However, he was the son of his favorite student. How could he watch them be punished? There were also people who were unwilling but could only agree.
Xuanyuan Ye sat high up in the hall, his eyes like torches as he saw everyone's expressions. He pursed his lips as if he was thinking.
"Emperor, everyone is right. And today is aijia's birthday, let them all leave first.”The empress dowager also stopped smiling and advised Xuanyuan Ye. The imperial power was not to be challenged, but the two parties involved were General Leng's daughter and the prime minister's favorite student's son. More than half of the officials were involved behind them. These were the foundations of the country and could not be ignored.
Xuanyuan Ye's gaze never left Leng Wanwan. He originally wanted to see her reaction. But since his mother had spoken, he naturally couldn't ignore her wishes.
"Mother's birthday, naturally I cannot disturb your mood.”Xuanyuan Ye smiled faintly at the empress dowager. He turned around and looked at the four people kneeling on the ground. "You can leave first. We'll talk about this later.”
"Thank you, Emperor, Empress Dowager."
The four of them retreated, but their hearts were still heavy. The Emperor said that they would talk about it later, but he did not say whether he would retract his order or spare their sins.
Leng Yue 'er and Su Zhan were in a daze as they exchanged their decisions. No matter how this matter ended, they had to advance together.
Leng Wanwan's lips curled up, and her black eyes met Xuanyuan Ye's meaningful gaze. Her eyes sparkled. Was that man unwilling to take back his order because he wanted to fight with her? Heh, she sneered in her heart. If you think that you're the emperor, then I'm afraid. Then I'm sorry to disappoint you. Jian Jian Shui Tong looked at him arrogantly and accepted his challenge.
Interesting.
Xuanyuan Ye raised his eyebrows. This girl really didn't disappoint him. She looked like a snow lotus blooming at the edge of the cliff. Looking down at the foot of the mountain, he was looking forward to her counterattack.
Chu Yuheng had been watching Xuanyuan Ye. He did not forget about the Yuexiang Pavilion just because he was the emperor. His deep gaze revealed a strong sense of displeasure when he saw him and Leng Wanwan looking at each other. Her heart felt as if it was stuck in something. She didn't think about the reason, but she inexplicably disliked Xuanyuan Ye even more...
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