Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
"Put the man down and close the door!"
As soon as Zhou Ji let go, Shangguan Shu fell to the ground. He groaned, then endured the pain and slowly got up from the ground.
Extremely miserable and embarrassed.
Where is the majestic look he used to have?
Zhou Ji turned his eyes away, as if he felt sorry for him.
A woman...
Just for a woman...
Emperor Jianxi seemed not to notice that Shangguan Shu was being tortured. It was not until Shangguan Shu knelt down to greet him that he heard Emperor Jianxi's frivolous and cold laugh.
The emperor's pressure was silent and invisible, but it was everywhere in the empty inner hall.
"Runzhi, do you know why I called you here alone?"
"Your humble servant... I don't know."
"I will grant you a favor."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Shu looked up at Emperor Jianxi, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
Although the emperor's mind is unfathomable, Emperor Jianxi played too unreasonably.
Shangguan Shu lowered his brows and said respectfully, "I have done nothing but honorable service, and I dare not accept your grace unjustly!"
Emperor Jianxi ignored him and said, "I...will give Huai'an to you as your wife!"
Shangguan Shu suddenly raised his head, his eyes wide, and refused without thinking, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible. I already have a wife, and Princess Chengqian is still alive. How can I marry again?!"
Shangguan Shu had never been panicked since he was imprisoned and arrived at the Palace of Tranquil Longevity. But at this moment, there was a panic in his eyes that he had not expected.
If he were to marry Huaian, wouldn't that mean he would be forced to divorce Zhao Ying?
He won't leave! He won't leave even if he dies!
Emperor Jianxi raised his hand to stop him, "That's easy, just divorce Cheng Qian!"
Shangguan Shu clenched his fists tightly and his face was tense.
Emperor Jianxi stood up from the dragon throne, hands behind his back, "Your father obtained the golden medal of immunity from death early in the morning and begged me to spare your life. I refused, so your father blamed me for breaking up you and Huaian. If you investigate the cause, it seems that I am the culprit behind your actions today..."
After Emperor Jianxi finished speaking, he secretly observed Shangguan Shu's reaction.
Shangguan Shifan would never say such a thing. After learning that Shangguan Shu was going to rebel because of Zhao Yao, Shangguan Shifan was so angry that he almost smashed the golden medal of immunity from death.
He repeatedly assured him that he would never let Zhao Yao enter his Duke Zhenguo Mansion even if he died.
He listened to Shangguan Shifan's disgusted tone, as if there was some hidden story behind what happened that year.
Shangguan Shu shook his head. "It was my father who was confused. How can you blame Your Majesty..."
"It's okay to be surprised. Your father and I are close friends, and there's nothing we can't talk about. He blamed me today... Oh, I've thought about it carefully, and there's some truth to it."
"Since you and Cheng Qian have no feelings for each other, I... will grant you a favor and complete your relationship with Huai'an!"
Shangguan Shu took a deep breath and felt the coldness of the empty hall.
For the first time, he realized...he might not love Huai'an as much as he thought.
At least, at this moment, he hated Emperor Jianxi for forcing him to marry another woman.
He obviously married Huai'an, whom he deeply loved...
He's finally getting what he wants, isn't he?
There is no need to be disloyal or treacherous, nor to risk the destruction of all your clans...
But why did his heart hurt so much?
Even if he were whipped with a whip dipped in salt water, it would not hurt as much as it does now.
My heart feels like it's being pulled out alive...
He knew that Emperor Jianxi kept his word.
Zhao Ying...
Is Zhao Ying going to leave him?
No, Zhao Ying is his!
This life can only be his!
Shangguan Shu kowtowed heavily to the ground and muttered, "If Your Majesty truly wishes to force me to divorce Princess Chengqian, I... am willing to die by banging my head against a pillar!"
Emperor Jianxi sneered repeatedly, as if he was angry. He said in a deep voice: "Shangguan Shu, don't be ungrateful!"
"If your father hadn't begged me, do you think I would have spared you?!"
"I give you two choices. One is to divorce Cheng Qian and marry Huaian. I will remove you from your position and send you and Huaian out of the capital. I will save both of your lives. You two can live together as you wish, and the Zhenguogong Mansion can also be saved."
"If you insist on not agreeing..." Emperor Jianxi narrowed his eyes, his tone filled with murderous intent, "Then I will confiscate the entire Zhenguogong Mansion and execute everyone, leaving no one alive!"
Shangguan Shu looked at Emperor Jianxi in disbelief and asked in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, why would you break up someone's marriage?"
"Although Princess Huai'an and I had a past relationship, it has ended. I... deeply love Princess Chengqian. If Your Majesty insists on punishing me, then please chop off my head!"
"It's not up to you!"
Emperor Jianxi then called Zhou Ji and asked him to bring the divorce agreement to Shangguan Shu and forced him to sign it.
Shangguan Shu refused to sign, so Emperor Jianxi ordered the guards to grab Shangguan Shu's hand and force him to sign.
Shangguan Shu was covered in wounds, how could he be a match for the unharmed guards?
He struggled, his throat emitting a hoarse roar like a dying beast...
The guard grabbed his hand and pressed it towards the divorce agreement.
Perhaps because the commotion in the palace was too intense, Zhao Ying and the prince could not help but step forward to take a peek.
The old Duke and Concubine Rong were worried about Shangguan Shu, so they stood up and walked over without being summoned.
Seeing this, the others also stood up.
The palace door was suddenly pushed open.
Zhao Ying looked blankly at the man in the hall who was struggling frantically with his hands being grabbed.
Perhaps feeling her gaze, Shangguan Shu turned around, his eyes bloodshot.
His lips moved as if he was saying something.
Others didn't understand.
But Zhao Ying understood.
"Zhao Ying, you...don't even think about leaving me..."
After saying that, Shangguan Shu suddenly leaned forward and bit his own hand hard.
Bite the thumb off!
I don't know who screamed...
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