He looked at Helian Sheng and said, "Sheng'er, what do you think?"

Helian Sheng didn't say anything at first. After a while, he said calmly, "It's all up to my father to decide."

Upon hearing this, the emperor burst into laughter and said happily, "Very well! Then I will grant you a marriage with General Duan's legitimate daughter, Duan Shishi! My dear Duan, are you satisfied with this marriage?"

Duan Hong stood up and said to the emperor, "I am deeply appreciative. My daughter is not talented, but I am naturally very pleased to have won the favor of the emperor and the ninth prince!"

As he spoke, he lowered his eyes and glanced at Duan Shishi secretly.

Duan Shishi was so frightened that her face turned pale, as if she was frightened by some terrible monster.

She had heard a lot about the Ninth Prince's deeds in her boudoir before. He was cruel, his hands were covered in blood, and he even had a hideous and ugly appearance. In the past, a servant had seen his true appearance and was frightened to death!

She might as well die than marry a man like this!

But... at this moment she had to stand up and thank the emperor together with Duan Hong, expressing her satisfaction with the marriage.

Even if she didn't want to marry, she wouldn't dare to offend the emperor at this critical juncture, not to mention that their marriage was arranged by the imperial teacher.

After sitting down, countless thoughts flashed through Duan Shishi's mind, but she gradually calmed down.

Now it is just an arranged marriage, and the wedding has not yet taken place, so there is still room for easing the tension.

She must have a way to get out of this marriage!

Duan Shishi was scared half to death, while Qin Ruo was jealous to the point of madness!

One was conferred the title of First Rank Princess and was granted marriage to the Fifth Prince, while the other married the man she loved most...

None of the women in the Duan family are good!

Afterwards, the emperor arranged marriages for several young men and women, and after the emperor and his ministers drank for a while, the celebration banquet came to an end.

Duan Qingxi walked out of the palace angrily, and even the people sent by the emperor and empress to stop her could not catch up with her.

At the palace gate, Su Ziling blocked her way aggressively.

"Duan Qingxi! What on earth do you mean?!"

Duan Qingxi was also furious and shouted angrily, "What do you mean?! Get out of here! Haven't you heard that a good dog doesn't block the road?!"

"You... who are you calling a dog?!"

"I'll scold anyone who gets in my way!"

"Duan Qingxi!"

Although Su Ziling was only the daughter of a concubine, she had developed a willful personality because she had been spoiled since childhood.

Seeing that he couldn't convince Duan Qingxi, he was about to hit her.

But before Duan Qingxi could make a move, Su Ziling's hand was grabbed in mid-air.

They both turned their heads at the same time and found that the person coming was Su Yuecheng.

Su Ziling shook off his hand and said angrily, "Brother! Are you going to help her too?! If it weren't for him, how could the emperor cancel my marriage with Master Duan! And how could you be forced to marry that tomboy Leng Pianran!"

Duan Qingxi was immediately annoyed. "Hey, hey, hey! Speak politely! What do you mean by tomboy?! She's much prettier than you, where do you get the confidence to scold her?! Did your face fall into the cesspool yesterday?!"

Leng Pianran and her maid were not far away. The maid was also very unhappy when she heard what Su Ziling said.

But after hearing Duan Qingxi's words, he couldn't help but burst out laughing and said, "Miss, this Princess Yunle is really a good person. Although you don't know her and we don't have much friendship, she can speak up for you so bravely. She is definitely someone worth making friends with."

Leng Pianran nodded and said, "She is indeed a good girl."