Chapter 316: Entangled with Her for a Lifetime

As soon as Princess Xiling said this, the emperor immediately issued an edict to grant the marriage, and the wedding date was set for one month later.

The emperor did not ask Shao Feiyang's wishes at all. His failure to explicitly refuse was equivalent to his agreement.

Princess Xiling's marriage was finally settled, and almost everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Even Huo Yanran was secretly glad that Princess Xiling did not choose Liu Yan.

Only Chunzhi and Huo Zheng felt it was a pity.

Chunzhi originally wanted to match the young general and Wan'er, but Jiang Hao intervened and obtained an imperial decree from the emperor to grant the marriage, and even settled the marriage at Song Wan'er's coming-of-age ceremony.

Not many days had passed since the last arranged marriage, and General Shao was chosen by Princess Xiling again.

It can be seen that Wan'er and Shao Feiyang are really not destined to be together.

Chunzhi secretly sighed in her heart.

Huo Zheng looked up at Shao Feiyang as he withdrew his hand. He accepted the order woodenly and accepted the congratulations from the audience with a slightly stiff expression.

Although Shao Feiyang is young, he has been well brought up since childhood and has the responsibility of his family, country and the world. Even if he has never thought of marrying Princess Xiling, he will not refuse if this matter falls on him today.

Firstly, he didn't want the entire Shao family to be implicated.

Princess Xiling came to Daxing to marry a foreign princess. If the marriage was not finalized, something unexpected might happen. If war broke out again on the border, the people and soldiers would suffer.

So since this matter fell on him, he had to bear it.

Ye Ninglan was very happy. She looked at Huo Zheng as if to say: Since you refuse to marry me, I will take action against your beloved general. I win this round!

Huo Zheng's eyes were deep, and he told Ye Ninglan with his eyes: It's too early for you to be proud.

Shao Feiyang puts loyalty first and values ​​feelings. His only shortcoming is that he is too young and easily calculated, but he has his own persistence in his bones. Even if Ye Ninglan marries him, she may not be able to control him.

Today's competition to choose a husband went exceptionally smoothly. Princess Xiling directly picked the first person who challenged her. The emperor was very pleased and gave Princess Xiling and Shao Feiyang a garden. He also instructed the Imperial Astronomical Observatory and the Ministry of Rites to start selecting an auspicious time and arrange the wedding ceremony that day.

After everything was arranged, the emperor and empress returned to the palace, and the Thirteenth Princess followed them.

After the ministers congratulated Princess Xiling and the general one after another, they dispersed one after another.

The once bustling Phoenix Terrace was soon deserted.

Before Ye Ninglan left, she said to Shao Feiyang, "The next time we meet should be on our wedding night. General Shao will look even more handsome in his wedding gown. I'm really looking forward to it."

Shao Feiyang no longer wanted to talk to her, and his eyes were complicated when he looked at her.

How could a princess who came to Daxing to marry a foreign prince not be a little anxious and still find ways to make trouble for others?

Ye Ninglan didn't expect him to say anything, so he left with a smile amid everyone's congratulations.

Shao Feiyang clasped his fists and thanked everyone for their congratulations. After most of the people in the audience had left, he walked towards a few generals with whom he was on good terms.

Some generals felt sorry for him, and some joked that it would be a good idea for him to marry Princess Xiling.

Others cursed, "Didn't Jiang Hao know that Princess Xiling would do this a long time ago, so he asked the Emperor for permission to marry her and arranged the marriage with Miss Song?"

Jiang Hao is also very skilled in martial arts. If it weren't for the fact that he and Song Wan'er were already engaged, he would have definitely run for the election today. If he had run for the election, the marriage of Princess Xiling would most likely have fallen on him.

Shao Feiyang said: "Everyone has his own luck, you can't blame others."

When they were in Xizhou, General Wang and his men had teased Shao Feiyang, saying that he was old enough to get married and that he should find a good match after returning to Beijing.

At that time, he felt that he was still young and there was no rush to get married.

So I have never seen anyone in person.

Several generals wanted to persuade him, but when Shao Feiyang saw Prince Chang'an and the Princess standing up and walking towards him, he raised his hand to signal them not to say anything more and took the lead to greet them.

Shao Feiyang clasped his fists and saluted, "Prince, Princess."

"No need to be so polite."

When the war in Xizhou was at its most critical, Huo Zheng went to the Shao family to borrow troops. He and Shao Feiyang had a life-and-death friendship. Now that he saw him being chosen by Princess Xiling, he couldn't help but feel regretful.

He whispered, "Fei Yang, Princess Xiling has big ambitions. She won't stay in Daxing forever. Your marriage with her may not last long..."

Ye Ninglan came to Daxing for marriage and stirred up trouble in the capital. She must have her own plans.

Since Huo Zheng and she were once enemies, he had to admit that this woman's literary and military skills were rare in the world.

He felt sorry for Shao Feiyang, not because he thought a woman as notorious as Princess Xiling was not worthy of Shao Feiyang, but because the young general was full of loyalty and righteousness. At his age, he could have married a girl he liked, but now he had to marry a foreign princess for the sake of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

But now that things have been decided, there is no turning back.

Huo Zheng could only hint to Shao Feiyang, "Keep your heart and wait for the future."

When the time comes, Ye Ninglan will return to Xiling, and Shao Feiyang will also have the opportunity to enter the limelight again. At that time, the two will naturally be able to separate and return to their original lives.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty." Shao Feiyang said seriously, "In fact, it's not a bad thing for Princess Xiling to marry me. At least I can monitor her every move nearby and never let her cause harm to Daxing."

"General Shao is truly devoted to his country."

When Chunzhi heard Shao Feiyang say this, she couldn't help but feel sorry for the young general.

"Princess, you're too kind." Shao Feiyang said, "Perhaps this ill-fated relationship started when I captured Ye Ninglan alive on the battlefield and brought him back to the camp. She holds a grudge against me and plots against me for a reason. It's better than letting her harm others. What does the Buddhists say? If I don't go to hell, who will? This is fine."

Upon hearing this, Chunzhi was speechless for a moment.

Huo Zheng said: "She won't be entangled with you for too long."

"Thank you for your comfort, Your Highness." Shao Feiyang said, "No matter what the future holds, I am ready to be entangled with her for the rest of my life."

Just think of marrying Princess Xiling as fighting a war without the smoke of gunpowder.

This battle is different from all the previous ones. Perhaps it is inevitable that they will sleep in the same bed but have different dreams, and will use swords and guns in the mandarin duck tent.

But... no matter how capable Ye Ninglan is, just use it.

He will definitely counter each move and do his best to deal with it.

After the Emperor and Empress left, most of the dignitaries and officials who had gathered at the Phoenix Terrace had left, but the onlookers had not yet dispersed and were discussing the matter heatedly.

Huo Zheng and Shao Feiyang didn't want to say much here, so after a few words they went back home.

Chunzhi entered the carriage and sat down, then sighed softly.

Huo Zheng asked her, "Why did the princess sigh?"

Chunzhi said, "The marriage between Princess Xiling and General Shao has been finalized. I feel a little uncomfortable after hearing what General Shao said."

Huo Zheng held her in his arms and whispered, "Although Feiyang is young, he is very opinionated. Just as he said, marrying Princess Xiling may not be a bad thing. Just think of it as a nearby surveillance."