Zheng Binghong sent Shangguan Wanning back home, his face was grim and he didn't say a word along the way.
Such an uncle made Shangguan Wanning feel scared.
"Ning'er, I don't care what you and Mu Jingrui have experienced before, you'd better forget it all. He killed the only blood of the Zheng family. This blood feud will last until death. We will never allow you to marry him, do you understand?"
Shangguan Wanning's heart ached deeply.
If she gave up her relationship with Mu Jingrui, the hatred between the two sides could be resolved, and she was willing to let it go, and even spend the rest of her life with him.
However, she knew in her heart that the Yiyong Marquis' Mansion would never let it go.
And Mu Jingrui is not the kind of person who sits and waits for death. If the two sides fight to the death, wouldn't that be a return to the trajectory of the previous life?
"Uncle, Zhixing's death can't really be blamed entirely on him. He...he didn't mean it. Let's just forget about it, okay?"
"you……"
Zheng Binghong immediately flew into a rage after hearing Shangguan Wanning's words, with his hands raised high. His remaining rationality allowed him to control his emotions in time, but his eyes turned red.
"Ning'er, how could you say such a thing? If your grandfather heard it, he would be so sad. Let me tell you, it's impossible to let it go."
Zheng Binghong's voice became smaller and smaller, but his attitude became more and more firm. Shangguan Wanning lowered her head, her mind went blank.
She returned to her room in a daze, and didn't react even when Lu Tong came in.
In a daze, Shangguan Wanning felt someone shaking her body. She opened her eyes and saw Lu Tong looking at her anxiously.
"What's the matter?" Shangguan Wanning asked listlessly.
"Miss, this is bad... well, it's not bad..." Lu Tong was a little incoherent, "General Mu is here to propose marriage."
Shangguan Wanning was stunned.
"Didn't he say he'd come tomorrow?"
"Miss, you have been unconscious all night."
Shangguan Wanning was a little confused. She knocked her head, got out of bed, walked to the side, scooped up some light water from the basin and splashed it on her face.
She clenched her fists, forced herself to calm down, and asked, "Where is Jing Rui now?"
"In the hall."
Shangguan Wanning rushed out immediately after hearing this, but was stopped by the guards just as she reached the door.
"What are you going to do?"
"My lady, the master and mistress have ordered you to stay in your room. Today... you can't go anywhere."
Shangguan Wanning's heart suddenly sank.
Her father's decision not to let her go out to see Mu Jingrui was a statement of his attitude. However, whenever she thought of how terrifying Mu Jingrui would be after he turned evil, a chill ran down her spine.
"What if I must go out?"
"Miss, please don't embarrass us." The guard stood in front of Shangguan Wanning and pulled out a steel knife to put it on his neck. "The master said that if you leave, the subordinates and others will die."
Shangguan Wanning was anxious and angry. She returned to her room and slammed the door.
In the hall, Shangguan Yue glanced at the betrothal gifts brought by Mu Jingrui.
If it weren't for Zheng Zhixing's incident, he might have happily agreed.
After all, Mu Jingrui was a young hero, and he and his daughter were in love with each other, but now...
Shangguan Yue stroked his beard and said, "Take the things back with you. I will not agree to your marriage with Ning'er."
In fact, Mu Jingrui was mentally prepared for Shangguan Yue's attitude.
But he still endured it.
"Uncle, you and my father arranged a marriage for Ning'er and me. My family was at its lowest point when it was wiped out, and you felt sorry for your daughter and didn't allow her to marry me. I understand; but now..."
"You don't have to say anything more. I have made up my mind. Pick up your things and let's go."
Mu Jingrui took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart.
"I want to know, is this what my uncle meant, or what you meant?"
“It’s what our whole family meant.”
"I want to see Ning'er and let her tell me in person." Mu Jingrui didn't believe that Shangguan Wanning would give up their relationship easily.
Shangguan Yue's face suddenly changed, he stood up and angrily said, "Mu Jingrui, my daughter is a lady from a wealthy family who has not yet married. How can she be seen in public? You can't just meet her when you want to? Don't think I'm afraid of you just because you are the Minister of War. Don't forget, you are still my subordinate."
When Mu Jingrui saw Shangguan Yue putting on airs, he became even angrier.
He originally wanted to refute, but when he thought that the person in front of him was Shangguan Wanning's father after all, he didn't want to make the relationship too awkward.
"Okay, since uncle said so, I won't force it. But I have already said it, Ning'er, I will marry you."
After saying that, Mu Jingrui took his men and left the Prime Minister's Mansion.
He immediately went to the palace to meet the emperor and begged him to grant the marriage.
After hearing what Mu Jingrui said, the emperor smiled meaningfully.
"I have also seen the maid of the Shangguan family. Not only is she beautiful, but I heard that she is also proficient in poetry, songs, music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Whoever marries her will be blessed after several lifetimes of hard work. A beauty goes with a hero. I want to help you."
The emperor stood up and walked a few steps, then paused and said, "But I know that the Marquis of Yiyong treasures this granddaughter very much. Given your current situation... let me summon them all to the palace and act as a peacemaker for you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Mu Jingrui also hoped to resolve the matter peacefully. As long as they were willing to agree to let Shangguan Wanning marry him, he would do anything, even kneel down and admit his mistakes.
An hour later, the emperor summoned Shangguan Yue's family, as well as Yiyong Marquis Zheng Guohe and Grand Consort Zheng Binghong into the palace.
From beginning to end, Mu Jingrui's gaze remained on Shangguan Wanning.
"I believe you two have already known the reason why I summoned you to the palace. When it comes to children's marriage, it is natural for them to listen to their parents. Although I want to bring them together, I cannot force them. I just want to discuss with you two to see if there is a way to get the best of both worlds and help this young couple get together."
Zheng Guoxun looked at Mu Jingrui and felt secretly regretful.
If he had not been the murderer of Zheng Zhixing, he would have been a good match for Shangguan Wanning. It was a pity that Mu Jingrui was destined not to be with their family.
"Your Majesty, I know that Ning'er was betrothed to the boy of the Mu family by my son-in-law since she was a child. The marriage contract should not be a joke. But it is also a fact that he killed my grandson. I still feel unwilling to accept that my enemies have become my relatives."
Zheng Guoxun received the news when Mu Jingrui first entered the palace, so he was fully prepared.
"It's not impossible for him to marry Ying'er, but he must go through the tests of the Zheng and Shangguan families."
Shangguan Wanning couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, and suddenly had an ominous premonition.
"What test?" Mu Jingrui asked calmly.
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