Even after Emperor Wenjian had the imperial edict to annul the marriage written, Song Donghao and others remained kneeling on the ground.

Emperor Wenjian then said, "I don't blame you. You may all leave."

"Your Majesty, I have another request."

Grand Tutor Song then spoke again.

Actually, he was a little apprehensive. After all, Zheng Qinxue was the emperor's chosen daughter-in-law, and now he was asking for her to marry on behalf of his son. He was worried that Emperor Wenjian would be angry.

But when his son went back, he knelt on the ground and begged him. He had never seen his son beg him like that before.

So, unable to bear it, I agreed.

"Oh, what is it?"

Emperor Wenjian said casually.

"Your Majesty, I feel indebted to Miss Zheng, as I caused her to be rejected by the Prince of Chu. Now that Miss Zheng's reputation is damaged, her future marriage will surely be difficult. Therefore, I would like Your Majesty to bestow Miss Zheng upon him in marriage!"

Grand Tutor Song lowered his head and said nervously.

The air was silent for a moment. Emperor Wenjian was quiet for a while and looked Song Donghao up and down a few times.

He then slowly asked, "Do you really want to marry Zheng Qinxue? Is it really just because you feel indebted to her for what happened today?"

Song Donghao felt a moment of nervousness, but still said frankly, "Your Majesty, I truly feel indebted to Miss Zheng, which is why I wish to marry her."

"Really? How did you know about falling into the water today? And why was it you who saved Miss Zheng?"

Suddenly, Emperor Wenjian narrowed his eyes and looked at Song Donghao with suspicion.

Song Donghao's heart skipped a beat, and he realized that the emperor suspected him of deliberately orchestrating today's events.

He anxiously explained, "Your Majesty, everything I have said is true, without any falsehood. Saving Miss Zheng was purely by chance, I happened to be passing by!"