Xiao Zhixing was determined to go her own way. "Father, I know what I'm saying. It's not like I'm incapable of losing my husband. No one can force me to get married if I don't want to. If anyone is willing to risk their life and want to try, then go ahead."

His cold gaze met Zhao Yunqi's, filled with stubborn barbs.

Zhao Yunqi smiled wryly, looking like he couldn't do anything about her. "Why are you doing this? If you don't want to get married now, we're not in a hurry. If you really meet someone you like in the future, what you said today was a bit too much."

Xiao Zhixing's face fell, and the faint chill emanating from him made the ministers beside him silently take a step back.

The emperor seemed to have mentioned the matter casually, and then announced the end of the court session.

Before he could even take a step and turn around, Xiao Zhixing had already swaggered out of the Qiansheng Hall, his robes billowing in the wind.

Everyone: Get used to it! They'll have to get used to it from now on!

The emperor turned back to watch her leave, seemingly smiling and shaking his head, showing no sign of blame or anger.

The ministers, however, felt a chill run down their spines for no apparent reason.

Xiao Yuanshan lowered his eyes, his face expressionless.

[Red comment: Could this rumor about finding a son-in-law really have been spread by the emperor? Would he really resort to such despicable methods?]

[Green comment: You guys are saying Xiao Zhixing might be his daughter, but something doesn't seem right to me.]

[Yellow comment: Are you being sarcastic? You're like a madman, constantly provoking our Prince!]

[Red comment: This emperor truly deserves to be called the strongest son-in-law. Thinking about it, Xiao Yuanshan's defeat wasn't unjustified; he couldn't outsmart him.]

Xiao Zhixing stormed out of the main hall and was about to ride his horse out of the palace when Eunuch Fulu chased after him, "Prince Yuansheng, please wait a moment, please wait a moment, Granny Song is here, the Empress Dowager wishes to see you."

(Thanks to @喜欢慈宝 for the first donation. I'm working hard on writing. Due to a job change, I'd like to try posting one chapter at noon and one in the afternoon!)