Then the man in front of me grabbed my hand again: "Can you not leave?"

Wan Ge was startled by his actions and quickly withdrew her hand: "Your Highness, although we are engaged, we are only engaged at the moment. Please show some respect."

After saying that, Wan Ge left immediately.

Jiang Jin looked in the direction she left with some regret, while also reflecting on whether his behavior had really gone too far.

"Your Highness." After Wan Ge left, a man in black appeared in front of Jiang Jin.

Jiang Jin knew that the other party had arrived long ago, but had not appeared because of Wan Ge.

The man in black nodded, then approached Jiang Jin and whispered something in his ear.

Jiang Jin frowned even more deeply, then hurriedly left.

…

Wan Ge did not see Jiang Jin again until the end of the banquet.

Wan Ge breathed a sigh of relief, greeted her family, and then went back to her room to rest.

Madam Chi had several children, but she kept Wan Ge's parents alone.

The others knew that the old lady had something to say to them, so they sensibly left first.

Looking at his mother sitting in the main seat, Duke Chi asked in confusion, "Mother, is there something you need?"

After taking a sip of tea, Madam Chi slowly spoke, "Today, Prince Duan hinted that the marriage agreement between our two families should be fulfilled, and you should also make good preparations. Judging from Prince Duan's intentions, he will probably come to propose marriage soon."

"I understand, I will instruct Wan Ge to prepare properly."

The old lady nodded, then waved her hand to signal that the two of them could leave, and only then did the couple depart.

Just as they returned to their room, Chi Wanyue hurriedly entered their room.

Chi Wanyue immediately knelt on the ground, startling the couple.

Chi Wanyue's eyes were red and she looked particularly aggrieved. Then she said, "Father, Mother, your daughter is in love with Prince Duan."

Upon hearing this, the young duke's face darkened instantly, and his voice turned cold: "Nonsense! Do you know what you're saying?"

Madam Chi also spoke up: "Yue'er, stop fooling around and get up quickly."

Chi Wanyue shook off her mother's hand and immediately kowtowed: "I'm serious, I'm not joking, please grant my request, Father and Mother."

The young duke stretched out his hand, but after raising it heavily, he helplessly lowered it, hiding his hand back in his sleeve and flicking it.

"Do you even know what you're saying, you scoundrel? Prince Duan is your sister's fiancé."

Chi Wanyue quickly shook her head: "That's not true. I only have a marriage contract with the Duke's family, not with my sister. I am also the legitimate daughter of the Duke's family, so why can't I get married?"

"You, you, you!" The young duke was so angry he didn't know what to say.

"Moon, you're not allowed to say such things."

"Did I say something wrong? The prince is only engaged to the Duke's family, not to my sister. I really like the prince, please, father and mother, grant my wish." After saying that, she kowtowed hard to the ground again.

The couple were at a loss for what to do at this scene. But when they saw that their daughter's forehead seemed to be red and swollen, Mrs. Chi immediately pulled her daughter up.

How could the couple possibly watch their daughter, who had been pampered since childhood, get hurt and bleed?

“Everyone thinks that the Prince Duan was engaged to your sister, so how can we let you take his place?” Madam Chi sighed.

"That's just their opinion, but ultimately it's up to our parents to decide."

"This..." Madam Chi hesitated, looking at her husband.

The young duke found it absurd: "This matter must not be mentioned again, otherwise..."

Before the young duke could finish speaking, Chi Wanyue pressed a dagger against her own neck: "If Father doesn't agree, then I will die in front of Father today."

"You, you, you." The young duke staggered and nearly fainted.

…

…

As the old lady had predicted, not long after, someone from the Prince Duan's residence sent betrothal gifts.

The old lady didn't particularly like Jiang Jin, but because he was her son-in-law with experience in military campaigns, she felt a bit more favorably towards him.

I had a brief encounter with her last time, and overall I felt she was quite good. Although we didn't have much contact, the old lady has always been very good at judging people.

Moreover, since Prince Duan brought it up himself, he must be satisfied with his granddaughter.

She raised her granddaughter herself, and she believed that Wan Ge could be a good mistress of the house.

Although Madam Chi did not initially want her granddaughter to marry into the royal family, some things are destined and cannot be changed. There is nothing that can be done but to do one's best.

Ultimately, with the Duke of Huguo's mansion still around, even if Prince Duan wanted to do something, he would have to consider the Duke of Huguo's mansion. Even his own son didn't know if he would be able to support the Duke of Huguo's mansion after his death.

…

Just after delivering the betrothal gifts, Jiang Jin, who had been in a particularly good mood for several days, suddenly felt a bad premonition when he saw the guard rushing to report and noticed his anxious expression.

"Speak." Jiang Jin's tone instantly turned cold.

"The...the Queen has left the city; it seems she's heading south."

"What is she going to Jiangnan for? Our wedding is just around the corner, why is she going to Jiangnan at this time?"

The guard continued, "According to the information we've gathered, the princess is said to be seriously ill and has gone to Jiangnan to recuperate. But from what I've seen, the princess doesn't seem to be sick... but... perhaps she's... running away from... running away from her arranged marriage."

After the guard uttered the words "escape from marriage," he felt as if he was about to be stabbed; the prince's gaze was terrifying.

The guard lowered his head even further: "I reckon the Duke of Protectorate will have the Second Miss take her place."

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