Understand? How do you understand?
Mu Jingrui knew Shangguan Wanning's personality too well.
If he regretted the engagement this time, he would have to explain himself in the future, but after he married Yin Yuqing, everything between them was completely over.
Shangguan Wanning would never accept having three wives and four concubines.
How could she, the eldest daughter of the prime minister's family, become someone's concubine?
"Jing Rui."
Seeing Mu Jingrui's indecision, Xiao Yujue was really worried that he would make up his mind and give up.
"Xiaoyan is still waiting for you to save her and the baby in her belly. I don't mind being on the opposite side of Shangguan Yue. As long as my wife and children are safe, I'll take it as a request from you."
After Xiao Yujue finished speaking, she actually knelt down in front of Mu Jingrui.
Mu Jingrui was horrified.
"Your Highness, I cannot bear the responsibility for you." He hurriedly helped Xiao Yujue up, "Xiaoyan is my sister, how could I... stand by and watch her die?"
Xiao Yujue secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He gently patted Mu Jingrui on the shoulder and comforted him, "I promise you, as long as Xiaoyan comes back safely, I will do everything I can to explain everything to Miss Shangguan and help you two get married."
Mu Jingrui lowered his eyes, feeling hopeless.
Two days after abandoning Princess An Ning, the Minister of War Mu Jingrui made great fanfare to marry the Censor's daughter Yin Yuqing.
This news was like pouring a bucket of cold water into boiling oil, which exploded instantly and made every corner of the capital smell the scent of gunpowder.
There was a lot of discussion both among the people and in the court.
Originally, Xiao Yujue had already obtained the support of Shangguan Yue, and no one in the court had any doubts about the stability of the prince's position.
However, Mu Jingrui's marriage broke even this balance.
"I heard that it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who came personally to propose marriage on behalf of Lord Mu."
"That's right. Without some powerful backers, who would dare to marry Master Mu at such a critical moment?"
"Oh, what a pity. I heard that the Prime Minister's daughter is very beautiful and talented. I'm afraid it will be difficult for such a good girl to get married in the future."
All kinds of rumors kept reaching Shangguan Yue's ears, and he was so angry that he didn't want to attend the morning court.
"Master, what should we do now?" Mrs. Shangguan's eyes were red and swollen. Her body clearly couldn't take it anymore, but she still insisted on holding on.
She was afraid that if she collapsed, no one would take care of her heartbroken daughter.
"Ning'er is still refusing to eat or drink, and is waiting for news from Mu Jingrui. If she knew that Mu Jingrui was about to marry someone else, how would she bear it?"
Mrs. Shangguan couldn't help crying as she spoke.
Shangguan Yue was upset, but he still patiently coaxed his wife.
"Madam, don't be sad, especially don't show it in front of Ning'er. She is so smart, if she knew... I don't know what she would do."
Madam Shangguan wiped away her tears and nodded. "I'll go and accompany her. Master, I think we should find an excuse to take Ning'er away from the capital, so as to avoid the limelight."
Shangguan Yue did not object. After a moment's silence, he said, "Okay, I'll take care of this."
Madam Shangguan calmed herself down and tried to look less sad.
She came to Shangguan Wanning's room and saw Shangguan Wanning leaning on the bed, staring at the ground in a daze.
“Ning’er…”
"Mom, is there any news about Jing Rui?"
Mrs. Shangguan forced a smile and took the bowl of bird's nest porridge at just the right temperature from Grape.
"Don't worry, your father has already sent everyone to look for him. He will be found soon. Look at you now... you have lost a lot of weight. How can your body bear it if you continue like this?"
Madam Shangguan tidied her daughter's hair and said with a gentle smile, "Be obedient and eat something."
Shangguan Wanning had no appetite at all, but she didn't want to worry her mother, so she forced herself to eat a few bites.
"Mom, I'm so tired. I want to sleep for a while."
"Okay, then lie down, mom will accompany you."
"Mom, that's not necessary. You've been tired these days, go and rest. Let Lutong and Grape go down and have a good sleep. Don't worry, I'm fine."
Mrs. Shangguan looked at her daughter's forced smile and suddenly felt sad, with tears in her eyes.
"Okay, okay. You go to sleep first, and I'll leave after you fall asleep."
Shangguan Wanning lay down. A huge sadness and fatigue came over her, making her thoughts become confused, and she fell asleep in a daze.
When she woke up, it was already early morning of the next day.
The sky was slightly bright, the morning breeze was gentle, and the sky was full of rosy clouds.
Shangguan Wanning saw that the two maids and the nanny who were on night watch were leaning against the table and fell asleep.
She looked at the sky in the distance, recalling every moment she had spent with Mu Jingrui. She quietly put on her clothes and left the Prime Minister's Mansion through the back door.
She wanted to go to the Biliu Pavilion and sit for a while, maybe...she could meet him?
Shangguan Wanning walked alone on the street which was gradually becoming bustling in the morning light.
The sun is shining and the air is filled with the scent of fireworks.
A burst of noisy joy was heard, and Shangguan Wan Ning came to her senses and followed the pedestrians on the street to move aside.
I saw a huge wedding procession coming, and it was obvious that they were from a wealthy family.
"I heard that Lord Mu just broke off his engagement with Princess An Ning. How come he's marrying someone else so soon?"
"Hey, how can ordinary people like us know what people at that level are thinking?"
"That Miss Yin actually dared to marry? Isn't she afraid that Lord Mu will ruin their marriage again?"
"Who knows? But I heard that Lord Mu is very handsome and any girl would be attracted to him..."
Shangguan Wanning stared blankly at the two people who were discussing enthusiastically, her head buzzing.
They said... Sir Mu wants to marry Miss Yin?
Sir Mu, is it Mu Jingrui?
"Impossible..." Shangguan Wanning laughed inexplicably. She felt ashamed for having such a thought.
How could she doubt Mu Jingrui's feelings for her?
The life and death they experienced together, and the vows they made together, cannot be false.
Shangguan Wanning didn't want to listen any more, she wanted to escape as much as possible.
Just then, the wedding procession had arrived in front of her.
She looked up and saw the groom riding on a horse. He had a handsome face and an upright posture. Really...
It's that familiar face.
Instantly, Shangguan Wanning's head ached as if it was about to explode. Her heart ached so much that she could hardly breathe.
Mu Jingrui...it's really Mu Jingrui...
Shangguan Wanning wanted to scream loudly, but her throat seemed to be pressed down by a huge rock.
Mu Jingrui followed the wedding procession like a puppet. Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure in the crowd.
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