Chapter 290 I Marry

As soon as Song Wan'er said "I don't want to", everyone in the hall fell silent.

Miss Song was raised by Song Anlan in a pampered manner. Although she is quirky and has many ideas on a daily basis, she generally listens to her brother. This is the first time she has made a choice that is completely different from her brother.

In fact, Song Anlan knew that what Prince Chang'an said was the best way, and he had even begun to think about what to do to make Song Wan'er "die of illness" seamlessly. He didn't expect Wan'er to directly say that she didn't want to.

Song Anlan was silent for a moment before speaking, "Wan'er... The Emperor's marriage is irreversible. What Prince Chang'an has said is the best way to resolve this matter. I know you don't want to give up your identity and name, but compared to the rest of your life, these are not that important."

He told his sister, "As for changing your name and surname, and your identity, just treat it like the chivalrous women in the novels, wandering the world under a new name. I promise that aside from changing your name and identity, nothing about you will change. No matter what happens, you will always be my precious sister."

"I believe in you, brother." Song Wan'er met Song Anlan's gaze and said to him seriously, "But I don't want you to take risks for me. It would be great if I pretended to be dead and went to Xizhou to change my name and live a new life, but it's not going to be perfect. If the crime of deceiving the emperor is discovered, it will be a serious crime that will implicate the entire clan. I can't be so selfish."

Although the uncles and aunts of the Song family were not kind to them and it was no pity if they died, the women and children in the family were always innocent.

What's more, the brother and sister that Song Wan'er cares about the most will definitely be the first to be implicated.

Prince Chang'an has been abandoned by the emperor and can only go to Xizhou to be a vassal king. If her sister is accused of deceiving the emperor for her, how will they cope?

Perhaps as princes and princesses, they would not be sentenced to death, but their brother and the people in the Song family would not be able to escape death.

Song Wan'er wants freedom and happiness, and wants to live a carefree life, but she can't exchange these for the lives of her brother and so many people.

It is said that a girl grows up on the day she reaches the age of 15.

Song Wan'er thought: It's time for me to grow up.

Several people in the hall looked at Song Wan'er, and they all wanted to say something to her.

Song Anlan spoke first: "Wan'er, you don't have to worry about these things. Just be obedient and I will arrange everything for you..."

"Brother," Song Wan'er said, "Our Song family has been in business for generations, and we cannot do business at a loss. Compared to the crime of deceiving the emperor, I think there is nothing wrong with marrying Jiang San."

She smiled and said, "Actually, marrying Jiang Hao is not bad. He is a new noble in the court, about the same age as me, good-looking, and we are old acquaintances."

Everyone knew that Song Wan'er said this to comfort them.

Jiang Hao is capable and talented, but he has a bad character and is not really a good match for her.

"Wan'er, why don't you think about it again? There's no rush to pretend to be dead. Today's imperial decree granting marriage came too suddenly. You're so confused. Why don't you calm down and think it over carefully?"

Huo Yanran had never met Jiang Hao, but just by hearing about what he did in Xizhou, she felt that he was cruel and ruthless. Wan'er was innocent and naive, so how could she marry such a sinister and cunning person?

Yuzhu also said, "Yes, Wan'er, there's no need to rush into making a decision. It's better to think it over carefully before making a decision."

Chunzhi looked into Song Wan'er's eyes and understood at a glance that she had made her decision.

Sure enough, the next moment.

Then I heard Song Wan'er say: "I have thought it through clearly. I will marry."

"Wan'er..."

Song Anlan wanted to say something else.

Song Wan'er puffed out her chest and said proudly, "If I can make Jiang San fall into my hands once, I can make him fall into my hands a second time."

"Even if Jiang Hao is extremely cunning and ruthless, so what? I, Song Wan'er, am no pushover. He dared to ask for a marriage in front of the emperor, so he must bear the consequences! Who will torment whom? Just wait and see!"

Song Wan'er said this to her brothers and sisters, and also to herself.

The more she spoke, the more excited she became. Her morale was so high, as if she could defeat Jiang Hao at the next moment.

Gradually, most of the fear and panic in my heart were dispelled.

It was as if she could really fight with Jiang Hao.

No one in the hall expected Song Wan'er to be so ambitious, and the originally quiet atmosphere relaxed a lot.

Huo Zheng smiled and said, "Okay, we'll wait and see."

Song Anlan raised his hand and touched Song Wan'er's head. For a moment, he couldn't tell whether he should feel that his sister had really grown up, or that she had become more disobedient.

Chunzhi took Song Wan'er's hand and pinched her slightly cold fingertips, "Don't be so ambitious now, and then hide away and cry alone at night."

"I won't." Song Wan'er was seen through by her sister and immediately denied it. "I'd rather spend my time doing this than suffer. I might as well write down the Thirty-Six Stratagems to torment Jiang Hao overnight and make him regret asking the emperor to marry me!"

"This sounds interesting. I want to be the first person to see this plan!"

Huo Yanran was immediately intrigued by Song Wan'er's idea.

"No problem." Song Wan'er raised her hand and lightly clapped her hands with the Thirteenth Princess. "Wait until I write it out and show it to the princess."

"It's settled."

Huo Yanran suddenly looked forward to what Song Wan'er would write.

By this moment, the dark clouds had dissipated.

Xiao Xinghui and Nian'er were both sleepy after playing together for so long. Huo Zheng glanced at the little fellow and said, "If Wan'er changes her mind, we can discuss faking her own death and escaping."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Song Anlan bowed.

As the two were talking like this, Chunzhi knew that Song Wan'er had made up her mind and would not change it.

The banquet in the palace had already ended, and the Prince of Chang'an and his wife and the Thirteenth Princess did not want to stay here for long, for fear that the person in the palace would find out and cause more trouble.

The Song siblings saw Chunzhi and the others out, and only after they left did they slowly walk back inside.

Song Anlan was about to speak to his sister when the doorman came in to announce, "Master! General Jiang Hao of Pingxi has arrived with a betrothal gift!"

Song Anlan frowned immediately after hearing this, "He came quite quickly."

Song Wan'er was startled, but perhaps the news of the imperial marriage had made her mentally more resilient. She quickly recovered and said, "He proposed on the very day the marriage was granted. He really didn't even bother to choose a date."

Song Wan'er rolled up her sleeves and was about to go out to ask Jiang Hao what was wrong with him.

Why can't you let it go and want to marry her?

Seeing this, Song Anlan immediately reached out to stop his sister, "Wan'er, go back to the yard and rest for a while. I'm going to meet Jiang Hao."

"Brother—"

Song Wan'er couldn't swallow this.

Song Anlan said gently, "Be obedient."

"Okay." Song Wan'er could never stand the word "brother". She suppressed her urge to poison Jiang Hao and went back to her own yard with her maids.

Song Anlan flicked his sleeves and went out with the steward and servants.