As an emperor, he was still quite shrewd.

Yongning was helped into the Nalan family home by a maid, and she fantasized about the wonderful life she would have with Nalan in the future.

"Greetings, Princess."

Old Madam Nalan, accompanied by two girls, greeted Princess Yongning.

They already knew that Princess Yongning would be staying at their house from now on, but they didn't know how long she would stay.

In fact, Madam Nalan was puzzled. After all, Prince Shi also had a residence in Chang'an, so why did he suddenly come to their house?

However, they could not fathom the emperor's thoughts.

"Please rise, Madam; please rise, both younger sisters."

Madam Nalan led the two girls to their feet and then began to introduce Yongning.

“Princess, this is my daughter Nalan Xin’er, and this is my fiancée Ningxi, Nalan De’s fiancée.”

Yongning swayed again, his face turning deathly pale.

Seeing this, Ningxi subconsciously panicked; something was wrong.

"Mother, what are you saying? How can Ningxi and I be engaged?"

Nalan immediately began to inquire, wondering why this matter could be brought up so directly, as there had only been a tacit understanding before. "This is not good for Ningxi's reputation, Mother, it's better not to spread rumors."

Madam Nalan then remembered that the matter had not yet been announced. She smiled and took Ningxi's hand, "What are you afraid of? This is a good opportunity to hold your wedding."

"Alright, I'll take the princess to her lodgings. Have you finished preparing Mingyue Pavilion?"

Nalan frowned and led Yongning towards their lodgings.

Nalan Xin'er and Ning Xi watched their departing figures, feeling somewhat sad.

"Mother, I always feel..."

"Don't think that just because you two treat the princess well in the future, she is a princess, and we should always take good care of her."

Ningxi, go back tomorrow and tell your mother that I will immediately arrange a wedding date. You and Ade are not young anymore; it's time for you to get married.

Old Madam Nalan was very uneasy and could only tell herself that once Ningxi and Ade got married, everything would be fine.

At the same time, she didn't think much of this princess. As a princess, how could she go and live in a subject's house? Didn't she have a home? Her parents' bodies were still warm!

"Okay, I'll go back now,"

Ningxi nodded and immediately prepared to go back.

Nalan Xin'er said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I'm here."

Yongning followed Nalan to Mingyue Pavilion, feeling utterly dejected.

As soon as she arrived, she felt a sharp pain in her heart.

Nalan actually has a fiancée. Why does he have a fiancée? How could he possibly have a fiancée?

"You have a fiancée?"

Yongning looked at her with great pain, his heart filled with sorrow. He had not felt this sorrow even when his parents died.

"No, Yongning, let me explain. I really don't know what's going on."

My parents and her parents did indeed have such an understanding before.

If I hadn't met you, I would indeed be with her; arranged marriages by parents and matchmakers are something I can't change.

But I…

Nalan stepped forward and embraced the grief-stricken Yongning, who was on the verge of death. "But I also have my own uncontrollable emotions."

Yongning pushed Nalan away, looking at him in anguish, "Do you know how much pain I'm in? I feel like I'm dying. My heart aches, my body aches, and my soul aches even more!"

How could you do this to me? I thought we were in love, but now you're telling me you're having an affair with someone else?

How could you say that!

Yongning broke down and yelled at Nalan, "I want to be your family!"

Is her love going to die like this?