In the afternoon, an oral order came from the palace, summoning Shangguan Wanning to the palace to meet the emperor.
Shangguan Wanning came to the imperial garden under the guidance of the chief eunuch. From a distance, she saw Xiao Yujue standing by the lotus pond, breaking the steamed bun in his hand and feeding the fish nonchalantly.
"Your Highness."
"Stand up."
Xiao Yujue threw the remaining half of the bun into the pool, took the wet towel handed to her by the palace maid, wiped her hands, and smiled at Shangguan Wanning.
"I heard that you insisted on seeing me."
"Yes, I want the emperor to take back his order and not let me marry the King Ming."
Xiao Yujue sat down beside the stone table, thought for a while, then lowered his eyelids and smiled bitterly.
"Do you think that the imperial edict was really issued by me?"
Shangguan Wanning was stunned.
Xiao Yujue spread her hands helplessly. "You are a smart girl. Even if I don't tell you, you already know the current situation of the court... or your father's position. Now I... hehe."
Shangguan Wanning's hands and feet suddenly felt cold.
Xiao Yujue expressed his situation frankly in front of so many palace maids and eunuchs. It is very likely that these eunuchs and palace maids were just used to monitor him.
"I'm sorry, I...can't help you."
Shangguan Wanning felt unprecedented despair.
"Your Majesty, do you know that if Jing Rui gets to know the news, he..."
"He won't know."
Xiao Yujue's words made Shangguan Wanning stunned.
Xiao Beiming's purpose in marrying her was very clear, which was to lure out Mu Jingrui and cut off all of Xiao Yujue's support.
Therefore, this wedding is bound to cause a sensation in the court and the country.
Why is Xiao Yujue so confident that Mu Jingrui wouldn't know?
Could it be that...
Shangguan Wanning realized that Xiao Yujue probably knew the whereabouts of Mu Jingrui.
Could it be that they are in contact?
"I... don't have the ability to take back the imperial edict right now. Is there anything else I can do for you?"
Xiao Yujue was the king of a country, but he could do nothing. His sense of frustration made him look very depressed.
Shangguan Wanning shook her head gently. "No more... Take care, Your Majesty."
"Take care of yourself, too."
Xiao Yujue watched Shangguan Wanning walk away and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. After closing his eyes, he gently rubbed his temples with his fingers.
In the future, if Mu Jingrui finds out about this, will he kill him with a sword?
Shangguan Wanning walked in the corridor in a daze. The moment she raised her eyes, she saw a tall and slender figure standing at the corner.
Anger welled up in her eyes and her hands hidden in her sleeves were clenched into fists.
Xiao Beiming walked calmly in front of Shangguan Wanning, a smile on his thin lips, and his handsome face seemed to be shrouded in bright sunshine.
but……
All Shangguan Wanning saw was darkness.
She walked past Xiao Beiming without looking at him, and Xiao Beiming grabbed her wrist.
"I am your fiancé after all, and you don't even want to say hello when you see me?"
Shangguan Wanning tried to shake off Xiao Beiming's hand, but found that he increased the strength of his palm instead.
She had no choice but to give up.
"Your Highness, everyone in the world knows that my father has betrothed me to Mu Jingrui. With your conditions, you can have any woman you want. Why do you have to gamble your reputation and ask me to marry you?"
"Do you think that I want to marry you to deal with Mu Jingrui?"
"Isn't it?"
"Of course. However, this reason only accounts for a small part. The most important one..." Xiao Beiming pushed Shangguan Wanning and let her back lean against the pillar.
He moved closer to Shangguan Wanning and took a deep breath into her ear. The faint fragrance made him feel relaxed and happy.
He picked up a tuft of Shangguan Wanning's hair, put it under his nose and smelled it.
"Most importantly, I do like you. You are the smartest and most beautiful woman I have ever met."
Shangguan Wanning felt disgusted.
She really wanted to push Xiao Beiming away, but he stood in her way like a mountain.
"That's really my misfortune. Xiao Beiming, you are the most shameless and ugliest man I have ever seen."
Shangguan Wanning was not willing to be outdone, and her words were full of contempt for Xiao Beiming.
Xiao Beiming was not angry.
"It doesn't matter if you hate me now. Once we become husband and wife and consummate our marriage, you will be inseparable from me."
Shangguan Wanning's cheeks turned red instantly, and she turned her face away and avoided looking at Xiao Beiming.
"It seems that you understand what I mean." Xiao Beiming raised Shangguan Wanning's chin with interest, forcing her to look at him. "If it weren't for your father, I really want to take you now."
Shangguan Wanning couldn't help but shudder.
"Since you are giving my father face, please let me go immediately."
Xiao Beiming smiled faintly and took a few steps back.
"snort!"
Shangguan Wanning wanted to leave angrily when she heard Xiao Beiming's voice behind her.
"Do you still remember Sun Jinyao?"
Shangguan Wanning immediately turned around and looked at Xiao Beiming, her expression becoming nervous.
Since Lu Xiangzi's death, she has not heard from Sun Jinyao. She is very worried that something might happen to him.
"Where is he?"
"Do you want to see him?" Xiao Beiming looked at Shangguan Wanning's expression, and his pride was written all over his face. "If you do, then be nicer to me."
Shangguan Wanning was so angry that she almost went crazy.
"What do you want?"
"I want you to be happy when you marry me, and willing when you enter the bridal chamber." Xiao Beiming stood in front of Shangguan Wanning again, "Don't worry, he's fine now. You will definitely be able to see him when we get married."
After saying that, he left with a big laugh.
Shangguan Wanning wanted to rush up and kick him hard.
A few days later, the strange disease appeared again in the capital and its surrounding areas, exactly the same as the first time.
Shangguan Wanning knew the method of treatment, so she wanted to go to Deshan Hall to treat the people.
As soon as she walked out the door, she was stopped by the housekeeper.
"Miss, you can't go out."
"Why?"
Over the years, Shangguan Wanning has always been able to come and go freely.
"The master has instructed that you cannot go out and show your face in public before you get married."
Shangguan Wanning looked at the sturdy servants behind the butler and could only hide her anger deep in her heart.
The resurgence of the strange disease has caused rumors among the people that Xiao Yujue is not the destined prince to spread more and more intensely. Some people have even suggested that Xiao Yujue abdicate and let others take over.
Xiao Yujue has lost the support of the people and his throne may be lost at any time. All he needs is an opportunity.
He knew that it was a matter of life and death.
Late at night, he let down the bed curtains and went to bed to rest. After extinguishing the candle, he quietly activated the mechanism under the bed and walked into a long secret passage.
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