Thinking of this, he suddenly raised his head: "You, you really want to take him back? Is that really okay?"

How could a woman who had already been involved with the emperor be with another man?

Shen Yan even started to worry about Jiang Tian. His sadness was swept away, and he was only concerned about her.

Jiang Tian smiled upon hearing this: "I will naturally make my own decisions. If I wasn't confident, I wouldn't have asked you for help. Your Highness, I consider you one of my own. Your friend shouldn't be in such a sorry state. If I lend a hand, perhaps he can achieve great things in the future, and it will also be a good thing."

“After returning to the Northwest, I will not restrict him. If he wants to make achievements, I will not stop him. I am not such a rigid person.”

Shen Yan had to admit that Jiang Tian had actually thought things through very thoroughly.

Xiao Linghan had nowhere left to go in the capital.

He was originally just an ordinary, impoverished nobleman, and now his whole family has suffered because of someone else's serious crime. Even if Xiao Linghan tries to protect himself, it's just a pipe dream for him to make a name for himself.

But things were different in the Northwest. With the sky's the limit and Jiang Tian to support him, he was always able to start his life from a relatively fair position.

No matter what, it's a thousand times, ten thousand times better than the capital.

It can be said that if he were truly chosen, his fate would be changed.

Shen Yan knew this was his only chance to save his friend.

A family like the Xiao family—who in the entire capital truly wants to associate with them?

Their downfall won't have much impact, and no one will be willing to sacrifice their reputation and interests to save a family that was already largely ignored.

Even the women who had married into the Xiao family were sent back, which shows how this family behaves on a daily basis.

Even if Xiao Linghan is a good person, he can't stand alone, and there are a lot of people who are dragging him down.

If he truly wants to live a good life, following Jiang Tian is undoubtedly the best path.

But Shen Yan felt so sad.

Because of his prominent position, Jiang Tian didn't even consider him as a potential candidate.

A fire seemed to ignite within him, and he couldn't help but ask, "Madam, if... if I weren't the heir apparent, would you choose me?"

He desperately wanted an answer, as if that answer could soothe his heartbroken and sorrowful feelings.

Jiang Tian looked at him and said, "You're very nice. Actually, I quite like you, but life doesn't offer so many 'what ifs.' Your personality is too passionate. Being with me would definitely give me endless enthusiasm, and naturally, I long for that."

"However, more than passion, I crave security that I can control. Your friend is the best choice. Don't be disappointed; you'll marry a wonderful wife in the future, and then your feelings for me will simply fade away."

Upon hearing her say that if he weren't from a prominent family, he would most likely have been chosen, Shen Yan's eyes turned red.

Why.

Too many twists of fate have placed the two of them in different positions, preventing them from moving forward.

The door was still closed at that moment, and the people outside didn't know what they were doing. Shen Yan didn't know what he was thinking either. In a moment of impulse, he knelt down in front of Jiang Tian.

He looked up at Jiang Tian and said, "Madam, since you're willing to take Xiao Linghan in, then take me in too. Don't worry, I won't bother you or harass you."

"Just one night, just one night. I want you to have me for one night. After one night, I won't bother you anymore, and I'll disappear from your sight."