Chapter 238 How the marriage came about, you know it better than anyone else

The lights in the imperial study were bright.

Xiao Ye Lin's face was gloomy, and he said in a cold voice: "Brother Emperor, you should know why this minister came to the palace this time, right?"

Xiao Jue put the memorial aside and nodded: "I know. What do you want to say, my royal brother?"

What do you want to say?

That's too much.

Xiao Yelin looked at the calm-faced man sitting on the high seat and tried hard to suppress the anger in his heart.

"Brother Your Majesty, my engagement was granted by the late Emperor. Why are you issuing an edict to dissolve the engagement?"

When questioned, the man on the high seat remained calm and composed. He simply asked him lightly, "Xiao Yelin, do you remember how this marriage came about?"

how come?

Xiao Ye Lin's heart sank even more: "What do you mean by that, my royal brother?"

"I just want to remind you that you begged for this marriage by kneeling before the Emperor." Xiao Jue's expression remained unchanged. "I wonder if the Emperor at that time really liked Shen Qingyi, or if you snatched her away because you heard that the Emperor was going to marry her to me?"

Xiao Yelin pursed his lips tightly and did not answer, his expression extremely uneasy.

"You just want to steal my things, but you don't know that I really like her. I was so happy when I heard that my father wanted to marry her to me."

"I looked forward to it day and night, but I never expected that the imperial decree would grant her marriage to you. My heart was broken at that time."

Xiao Ye Lin was in disbelief and said in shock: "I really didn't know that the emperor liked Shen Qingyi."

The young emperor never showed his emotions. At that time, he was weak, gloomy and cold, and no one could understand his thoughts.

He really didn't know that his brother liked Shen Qingyi.

"I believe you, but it was Shen Qingyi who asked for the cancellation of the engagement." Xiao Jue looked at him steadily. "Since she asked for the cancellation, it means she no longer likes you. You have been engaged for more than seven years, and now she chooses to cancel the engagement. What is the reason? I believe you know it better than me."

These heart-wrenching words made Xiao Yelin's breathing pause, and he felt embarrassed and angry.

It was clearly her who was acting like a spoiled brat and was being unreasonable.

He just had closer private contact with Su Haitang. If she didn't like it, she could ask him about it.

Not only did she not tell him, but she came to the palace herself and asked to cancel the engagement.

This clearly shows that they don't take the royal family seriously, don't take their father seriously, and don't take him seriously at all!

The most infuriating thing is that my brother actually agreed.

"Your Majesty, you are wrong. It's not that she dislikes me, but I've been getting closer to Su Haitang recently because of those strange books. This has made her jealous and angry, which is why she's acting like this."

"Little girl, when you're unhappy, you're bound to be impulsive."

Xiao Jue didn't quite agree with Xiao Yelin's words.

"You should have gone to see Shen Qingyi, right? Did she clearly tell you that breaking off the engagement was just an impulse, out of jealousy?"

"yes."

Xiao Yelin was very sure about this.

When he asked her the reason for breaking off the engagement, she said it was because of Su Haitang. She kept accusing him of having a secret relationship with Su Haitang, and she believed that he liked Su Haitang. Her words were full of jealousy and envy.

In this case, can't we conclude that she is jealous?

Seeing that he was so sure, Xiao Jue's expression darkened slightly, and a hint of anger flashed through his heart.

"Alright, I handled this matter improperly, and I feel guilty towards my brother. But now that the engagement has been cancelled, what explanation do you wish to receive, brother?"

Xiao Ye Lin pursed his lips, frowned and remained silent for a moment.

Then, he said indifferently, "This humble servant does not blame the Emperor, nor do I wish to cancel the engagement. Therefore, I would like to ask the Emperor to grant a new decree for this humble servant and Shen Qingyi to be married."

Xiao Jue's eyes moved, and a barely perceptible sinister glint flashed across his eyes. The corners of his lips curled up, and he looked unpredictable.

"Yes, but on the condition that my brother brings Shen Qingyi to see me and ask for a marriage. A marriage is a matter between two people. I will not force a marriage without considering the wishes of one party."

Having said that, only Xiao Jue knows how sincere he is.

Xiao Yelin: “…”

He clenched his fists and his tone became heavier.

"Shen Qingyi took the initiative to ask the emperor to cancel the engagement. It's only been a day. How could she have the guts to ask the emperor for a marriage?"

"Is your Royal Brother's move intended to embarrass me?"

If he could bring the person with him, he would have done so long ago. Why would he have to enter the palace alone?

Xiao Jue was obviously very clear about this.

The little girl was as timid as a mouse and was terrified of him.

Normally, seeing him is like a mouse seeing a cat, and you can't avoid him at all. How can you dare to ask for the cancellation of the engagement and then ask for a marriage?

His mood instantly improved a bit, but he still sighed deliberately and acted very helpless.

"Of course not, it's just that I have no other choice in this matter..."

"After all, Shen Qingyi is the daughter of Duke Shen, and Duke Shen is an important official of the court. He has been extremely kind to me. If Shen Qingyi had not taken the initiative to petition, how could I force her to marry him?"

Xiao Yelin: “…”

He pursed his lips, wanting to endure it, but he couldn't bear it anymore, so he raised his head, his voice full of disappointment and extreme coldness.

"Is there no other way, or do you have other selfish motives?"

"This engagement was made by our father, but my brother canceled it without even asking for my opinion. Now, I want to ask my brother to reschedule the engagement, but he keeps making excuses..."

"I would like to ask, is it because you don't want to force Shen Qingyi, or do you have other motives?"

Hearing these words, Xiao Jue was not angry at all. Instead, the corners of his lips curled up high, and he looked in a good mood.

"Oh? My royal brother, why don't you tell me directly? What selfish motives do I have?"

"Do I really have to explain it so clearly? Fine, then I'll be frank. Your Majesty admits that you like Shen Qingyi, but no matter what, she and I were engaged. Does your Majesty still have bad intentions towards her?"

Xiao Yelin's eyes turned red and he felt very upset.

They are brothers. Even if his engagement with Shen Qingyi was cancelled, how could Xiao Jue have such thoughts?

But what he found hard to accept was that Xiao Jue had just such thoughts.

Otherwise, why would he be so nosy?

As if his anger and dissatisfaction were invisible, Xiao Jue still curled the corners of his lips, looking particularly comfortable.

"Even if I harbor ill intentions towards her, so what? During the period of your engagement with her, I have never done anything inappropriate. Therefore, I have done you no wrong in this matter."

"Now that the engagement has been cancelled, she is free. Why can't I have any feelings for her?"

"Royal brother..."

Xiao Yelin's face looked grim, and he wanted to say something else, but he was interrupted coldly and ruthlessly as soon as he opened his mouth.

"I have made up my mind on this matter. If you have nothing else to do, please return home early."

The man on the high seat waved his hand with an unfathomable look, his eyes hinting at impatience. Xiao Yelin pursed his lips, bowed, and left angrily.

Early the next morning.

Shen Qingyi sorted out all the things Xiao Yelin had given her over the years, and sent them to Prince Jin's Mansion together with the apology prepared by her parents.

After receiving the things, the man, who was already furious, became even more furious.

Over the years, he gave her so many things, but she hardly touched them and returned them all.