Chapter 503: The Thousand-Year-Old (24)

In the end, Wen Wan still couldn't persuade the emperor to change his mind. In the end, she could only try to persuade the princess to give up the marriage. This was too absurd. How could she possibly marry the princess? This was practically putting herself in a dead end. Who could save her? This was truly an outrageous thing.

Wen Wan went to see the princess.

She fully expressed her needs and even subtly hinted to the other party that she didn't like women.

When he said this, he naturally sent everyone out.

As a result, the other party still did not change their mind.

"Princess, I really can't. I'm impotent. If you're with me, you'll definitely waste your youth and you'll never be happy. I can't ruin your life!"

Princess: "I don't mind."

Wen Wan listened to the princess's voice in shock. It was very deep and didn't sound like a girl at all; it was more androgynous.

Wen Wan even wondered if this was the reason why the princess was unwilling to speak.

But that's not the point. "Princess, I'm gay, I like men."

"So what?"

Wen Yan: "..."

Why does it have to be me?

Princess: "You are the most suitable."

Where do I fit in?

“I have investigated. You used to be the Crown Prince. When the Empress’s family got into trouble, nine generations of her family were implicated. The Empress lost power, and you also lost your position as Crown Prince.”

“That’s right, I’m already the deposed crown prince, and there’s absolutely no way I can inherit the throne, so why did you choose me? It’s too dangerous around me. My father might kick me out at any time, or even depose me from my position as a prince.”

"I don't need a powerful person as a partner, and both the First Prince and the Third Prince have wives. I don't like to deal with intrigue."

Wen Yan: "..."

"And you're very interesting."

Wen Wan never expected that her own quirks would lead to her downfall.

"I won't sleep with you; we can only be a couple in name only."

"Can."

Wen Wan eventually compromised, and soon the Imperial Astronomical Bureau selected an auspicious day, which was half a month later.

Gu Li asked, "Does Your Highness really intend to marry the princess?"

Wen Wan sighed, "What can I do? If I could, I wouldn't want to either, because I'm just too charming."

Gu Li: "..."

"Your Highness's identity?" Gu Li asked with some concern. Wen Wan replied, "I will try my best to conceal it. At worst, I'll sleep in the study every day."

The thought of the future makes me sad!

Gu Li's eyes were filled with complex emotions. He didn't even know why he felt angry. He felt unfamiliar with this emotion and finally concluded that he didn't want the other person to die.

This is too dangerous. If his identity is discovered, he doesn't know what fate awaits His Highness.

...

Two weeks later, Wen Wan and Mei Yi's wedding began.

Wen Wan was like a machine the whole time, following the predetermined program, and she was exhausted.

Mei Yi was still wearing a veil. Wen Wan was probably the first person to get married without knowing what her husband looked like.

Soon it was time for their wedding night.

Wen Wan drank some wine to bolster her courage before entering the room.

Mei Yi sat on the bed, and Wen Wan walked over. "Princess, you sleep on the bed tonight, and I'll sleep on the floor."

As he spoke, he took another quilt and spread it on the ground.

He lay down on it himself.

The other party clearly had no intention of developing a romantic relationship with Wen Wan, which was a good thing for Wen Wan.

It's obvious that the other person doesn't love her either.

Even when she slept, Mei Yi didn't remove her veil. Wen Wan was genuinely curious. "Princess, is your face something like the legend says, something that only your lover can remove?"

Princess:"……"

"You want to see?"

Wen Wan: "It's not that I think so, I'm just curious."

"Some things don't need to be viewed with too much curiosity."

Wen Wan: "Okay, goodnight."

Wen Wan kept her eyes closed and the light on. She was having trouble sleeping. The thought of a beautiful woman lying in her bed, who was also her nominal wife, made her feel uneasy all over.

Feeling the other person's deep breathing, Wen Wan opened her eyes and began counting sheep.

System: [Host, keep it up!]

Wen Wan: "Get lost, you're completely useless."

system:【……】

Wen Wan sat up and started eating. Her room was filled with all sorts of snacks, which was her habit. When she had insomnia, she always ate something, and she could only eat quietly to avoid disturbing the princess.

That night passed in agony.

Wen Wan didn't even know when she fell asleep; she only knew that when she woke up, there was no one in bed anymore.

Wen Wan quickly folded the quilt and put it aside, then began to wash up, with Xiao Cui serving her.

"Master, last night..."

"I'm fine, she didn't notice."

"That's good, I was so scared." Xiao Cui was on edge all night, even trying to predict what might happen, and the more she thought about it, the more terrified she became.

"Master must always remain clear-headed."

Wen Wan couldn't remember how she fell asleep last night, so she nodded vaguely, "Where is the princess?"

"The princess is practicing her sword."

"What is that?"

Wen Wan went outside and, sure enough, Princess Meiyi was practicing swordsmanship in her courtyard. She was clearly skilled in martial arts, not just putting on a show. Gu Li was standing to the side and quickly asked when he saw her arrive, "Has Your Highness wanted to have breakfast yet?"

"Um."

Wen Wan invited Mei Yi to have dinner together, and Mei Yi sheathed her sword and sat down opposite Gu Li.

"You're really good; you wield that sword exceptionally well."

The princess remained silent.

Wen Yan: "..."

Well, she's become a mute princess again. There's no translator here, so Wen Wan is the only one who eats this meal. She occasionally talks to Xiao Cui and Gu Li. Soon, the little princes and princesses come to play with Wen Wan as usual, and then look at her beautiful clothes with great curiosity.

"Greetings, Second Imperial Sister-in-law."

Princess Meiyi nodded.

Afterwards, Wen Wan asked Gu Li to prepare some snacks for them, and then she played with the children. Gradually, she relaxed. Indeed, children are the most healing force.

Wen Wan didn't notice that Mei Yi was watching her the whole time.

Gu Li also looked at himself, but most of the time, his gaze was filled with mixed emotions as he looked at Mei Yi.

It even carried a hint of hostility.

Mei Yi smiled, but her gaze towards Gu Li was somewhat cold.

In the following days, Mei Yi practiced swordsmanship during the day, and when the two rested at night, one was on the bed and the other was on a makeshift bed on the floor. Wen Wan gradually got used to Mei Yi's presence.

The emperor summoned Wen Wan several times, but she always brushed him off. The princess didn't seem to be upset, which pleased the emperor. Although his child liked men and was worried about homosexuality, he could at least pretend it was true.

After Wen Wan married Mei Yi, she found that her situation had improved a lot. The emperor treated her better, and the princes were also particularly close to her. Even Consort Rong, who had always been at odds with her, hadn't given her a hard time for a long time. It really felt like marrying a princess was like rising to the top in one step.