Chapter 441 Scaring

Upon hearing this, Xu Wangyan's face drained of color, and he shook his head, saying, "No. I studied medicine from a young age and finally managed to enter the Imperial Medical Academy. Not becoming an imperial physician would mean all my years of effort have been wasted."

"Her Majesty the Empress and Princess Jiahe have a close relationship. If you are willing to protect her, there is no need for her to be married off. Her Majesty the Empress can ensure the safety of me and Princess Jiahe with just a word. Why complicate things and make us ruin our futures?"

After saying that, he looked at Lushui again, signaling the other party to plead for mercy.

This time, however, Green Water only looked at him unexpectedly without saying a word.

It's understandable that Xu Wangyan was reluctant to give up his position as imperial physician, but his insistence on the Empress protecting him and his claims that the matter was simple for her made her feel exactly like those ministers who were morally blackmailing her.

Meng Lingge smiled. "It's just a matter of a word from me, but what about the consequences? The conflict between the two countries will escalate, and after war breaks out, how many civilians will be displaced, and how many soldiers will die on the battlefield?"

Xu Wangyan remained silent for a long time, kneeling on the ground.

"It was my slip of the tongue. I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness."

"You may leave now," Meng Lingge said calmly. "I still have things to discuss with Princess Jiahe."

Xu Wangyan glanced at the green water and retreated helplessly.

Meng Lingge gave a signal, and the palace maid beside her closed the door and stood guard outside.

"Get up quickly. You look so pale. You must have had a terrible day. Didn't I send someone to tell you not to worry?"

Meng Lingge helped Lushui up, and the two sat facing each other at the table.

As soon as she sat down, Green Water couldn't wait to speak.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to fake my death and escape to a distant place. This matter does not require Doctor Xu's consent. I am not obligated to marry him."

Today, Green Water experienced both great joy and sorrow.

First, she was granted the title of Princess, but before she could figure out what was going on, she was surrounded by a large group of people who kept congratulating and advising her.

It took her a while to understand that the peace talks between the two countries required her to marry Mo Sixuan. In order to make her status worthy of the marriage alliance, she was given the title of princess.

The joy of being named a princess vanished instantly, and all that remained in Lu Shui's mind was Mo Sixuan's lewd smile and sinister gaze.

The feud between her and Mo Sixuan was too great. Forget about marriage, she suspected that as long as she dared to show her face in front of Mo Sixuan, he would most likely end her life immediately.

Meng Lingge sent someone to tell her not to worry, but how could she not worry?

With the title of princess in her possession and the matter concerning the peace between the two countries, what does her life, a mere weak woman, matter?

Those ministers were eloquent and adept at manipulating people's hearts. If she hadn't been so terrified of Mo Sixuan, she probably would have already been persuaded to agree.

It wasn't that she and Xu Wangyan had a particularly good relationship, but rather that she had been lonely for too long, and the sudden presence of someone who cared for her so much made her occasionally feel touched and give her the idea of ​​starting a family.

When she was granted the title of princess, Xu Wangyan was much more excited than she was, and when he heard that she was going to be married off to a foreign land, he was even more unable to accept it than she was.

But since the incident, Xu Wangyan has not given any useful advice other than telling her not to agree to the marriage alliance and to get engaged to her.

She had already realized that Xu Wangyan was not only reluctant to give up his position, but also unwilling to give up her title and position.

Xu Wangyan is in love with Lushui, who is a royal physician and has a close relationship with the Empress.

It's not that he has nothing; it will also bring him dangerous green water.

But Green Water doesn't think that way.

She cherished her life the most.

With her medical skills, she could support herself no matter where she went.

Therefore, the method that Meng Lingge used to test Xu Wangyan was rejected by Xu Wangyan, but Lu Shui was extremely tempted.

Meng Lingge looked at Lu Shui tenderly and smiled.

"That method I used just now was to scare Xu Wangyan. You are now a princess, the emperor's sworn sister, and the most important person in the peace talks between the two countries. How easy is it for you to fake your death and escape? Besides, you helped me and the emperor, but in the end you have to fake your death to survive. What kind of people are we then?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Shui was initially disappointed, but her eyes lit up again when she heard the last sentence.

"Does the Empress mean that I don't need to fake my death, nor do I need to be sent for a political marriage?"

She frowned slightly. "Then what the Empress just said about not agreeing to a marriage alliance? If the two countries go to war, many ordinary people will be displaced, and soldiers will die on the battlefield..."

"Those words were just to scare Xu Wangyan. I wanted to see if this Doctor Xu was truly sincere towards you. Now it seems he's not so kind after all."

Meng Lingge carefully chose her words, "But whether he's right for you, whether he's the right person for you, we'll have to see."

She briefly explained Wen Zhiming's plans and intentions to Lushui, and then said earnestly.

"Whether you agree or not, I support your decision. But given Xu Wangyan's behavior just now, I suggest you agree to this matter."

Only if Green Water agrees, and Xu Wangyan feels there is no turning back, will he reveal his true intentions.

Green Water stared in shock.

During the day, she did harbor some resentment towards the Emperor and Empress. Knowing her grudge against Mo Sixuan, they still bestowed upon her the title of Princess, leaving her in a dilemma.

But later, after thinking about it carefully, she realized that the Emperor and Empress would not have made this decision if they had no other choice.

She felt helpless, distressed, afraid, and worried, yet she remained strong and didn't shed a single tear.

Now, when Meng Lingge said that regardless of whether she agreed or not, she would not be allowed to marry into the Blue Feather Kingdom, and would not be allowed to meet Mo Sixuan at all, she couldn't help but feel a little overjoyed and cried.

The green water turned red in my eyes.

"Is Mo Sixuan really going to die? What if something unexpected happens, and he manages to escape..."

Meng Lingge took her hand and nodded emphatically.

"His Majesty says he is doomed. I believe His Majesty."

A smile bloomed on Lu Shui's lips as she placed her other hand on top of their overlapping hands.

"The Empress trusts the Emperor, and I trust the Empress. So I agree. I'll wait here for news of Mo Sixuan's death."

Since the Emperor and Empress are so confident, she will take the gamble.

She couldn't accept the title of princess for nothing.

Who could have imagined that the little girl who was beaten and scolded by everyone in the brothel would one day become not only a skilled physician but also be granted the title of a noble princess?

Father, Mother, Eldest Brother, if their spirits in heaven could see how successful she is and how she has gained the Emperor and Empress's favor, they would surely be gratified.

And then there's that self-righteous Mo Sixuan, who had the chance to scheme against her, but ultimately had no chance to touch her at all.

As for Xu's presumptuous remarks...

Green Water's smile deepened. This man had indeed treated her very well before. If she didn't need to marry into the Blue Feather Kingdom and could still keep her status, Xu Wangyan would definitely continue to treat her as before.

Does he even deserve it?