Chapter 723 Admiration (2)

Shen Miao remained silent, but Feng An Ning took the initiative to speak. She glanced at Shen Miao. The usually arrogant Feng An Ning had now suppressed her inherent pride. Perhaps she was still feeling guilty about what had happened before, and her tone was filled with tentative flattery. She said, "We've all heard the rumors. The officials in Dingjing are now wary of you. But marrying into the Eastern Palace isn't the best option for you. It's better...it's better to marry my eldest brother. My eldest brother is both a man of great military and literary skills, and he has an upright character. If you marry into our family, I will help you and you'll have someone to look after you."

Feng Anning had always been a person who spoke without beating around the bush. His words were honest, but they were truly for Shen Miao's benefit. Luo Xueyan's expression softened considerably. Shen Miao asked, "Do Madam Feng and Master Feng know about this?"

Feng An Ning hesitated for a moment, then said, "Father didn't agree at first, but after our persuasion, he finally gave in. My father has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. He's just stubborn outwardly, but he's very loyal. He definitely won't stop this!"

Shen Miao had no doubt about this. Just by looking at Feng An Ning's stubborn and cunning personality, she knew that Master Feng was probably also a person who looked smart but was not actually smart.

She looked at Feng Zixian again and asked, "Mr. Feng also felt sorry for me and wanted to lend a helping hand, so did you marry me?"

When these words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

Luo Xueyan was stunned by the fact that Shen Miao didn't show any shyness or other emotions when facing such an important matter of life and death. It was really strange that she treated it so calmly. Feng Zixian didn't expect Shen Miao to ask such a straightforward question.

He quickly came to his senses and said, "My sister has mentioned the girl many times before. Zixian admires the girl's talent and temperament... This time, it was just a coincidence. I dare not say that I will lend a helping hand." After saying this, his face became even redder.

Luo Tan chuckled upon hearing this, but Shen Miao felt somewhat powerless. She didn't know how Feng An Ning usually described herself to Feng Zixian, but she even mentioned "talent and temperament".

Feng An Ning looked at Shen Miao nervously and asked, “My eldest brother is definitely better than the prince!”

Shen Miao almost burst out laughing. If anyone else heard this, they would probably accuse Feng An Ning of being disrespectful. However, Feng An Ning could say this, which showed that she truly cared about her. Shen Miao then looked at Feng Zixian, who bore a resemblance to Feng An Ning. He had an open and honest expression, and must be an upright person.

Shen Miao smiled and said, "You can't decide my marriage with just a few words. That would be too unfair to me, and it wouldn't be fair to Master Feng either."

Luo Xueyan listened to Shen Miao's words, and some thoughts entered her mind. Shen Miao clearly meant that she had other ideas about her marriage. However, as a mother, she didn't know what Shen Miao was thinking. Shen Miao didn't want to marry into the Eastern Palace, and she didn't seem to care much about the young talents she was looking for. Luo Xueyan was a little anxious.

I thought no one would dare to go against the royal family and come to the Shen residence to propose marriage, but I didn't expect three people to come at once: Luo Ling, Su Mingfeng, and Feng Zixian. Any one of them would be satisfactory. But Shen Miao didn't see anything special in any of them.

Feng Anning said, "But if you don't hurry, there will be no time!"

This was true. Who knew when the imperial edict would come down? If it were in the past, Shen Miao would have plenty of time to think things through, but now that the imperial edict had come down, there was no room for maneuver.

Shen Miao waved her hand and was about to speak when she suddenly saw Jingzhe running in hurriedly from outside and said anxiously, "Miss, someone is coming from the palace!"