Su Xuening's answer surprised everyone present.
It wasn't that I didn't expect her to refuse, but I didn't expect her to describe herself like that, even saying that her fate was bad. You know, most people care about this kind of thing the most.
Which family would be willing to marry a woman with an unlucky fate? Ordinary families wouldn't, let alone royalty.
By exposing her weaknesses, she truly doesn't want to marry into the royal family, and has even blocked the path of marriage altogether!
Xuanyuan Peng and Su Fei were both stunned, clearly not expecting Su Xuening to refuse so decisively.
Xuanyuan Yu, however, exclaimed excitedly, "I don't care about any of that. I don't care about personality or destiny. As long as my cousin Ning'er can marry me, I don't care about anything else!"
Everyone was instantly moved by Xuan Yuan Yu's devotion.
Everyone knows that the Third Prince admires this Miss Su, but no one knows that he is so infatuated with her. He doesn't even care that she might bring bad luck to her husbands. Such deep affection is truly rare.
Before Su Xuening could reply, Madam Bai suddenly interjected, "I don't care about fate. It's just a rumor, no need to pay attention. If you really have a strong fate, then you're a perfect match for my son. He's bad luck with wives, and you have a strong fate. It's a match made in heaven!"
Bai's words almost made the people around him burst out laughing.
The Holy King's Dowager Consort really knows how to comfort people, even bringing up the rumor that the Holy King has a strong fate.
However, if we're talking about the Holy King being unlucky in marriage, and Miss Su having a tough life, then these two really aren't afraid of each other. Moreover, Su Xuening's personality is somewhat similar to that of the Holy King's Dowager Consort, and the Holy King's Dowager Consort likes Su Xuening so much. If they really become mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, they should get along quite well.
Su Xuening frowned and looked at Bai Shi.
She really couldn't understand what this Holy King's Dowager Consort was up to. Was she deliberately going against Consort Su, or did she genuinely want to plead for her as a daughter-in-law on behalf of the Holy King? But she really couldn't figure out what it was about her that attracted her.
She's a complete mess now, shameless and without any reputation. She's neither gentle nor dignified, and she's covered in thorns. Can someone like her be a good daughter-in-law?
Seeing that Bai Shi was trying to take Su Xuening away from him again, Xuan Yuan Yu was really anxious. He looked at Su Xuening pleadingly and said, "Cousin Ning'er, marry me! I promise I will treat you well. You have to believe me!"
Everyone was moved by Xuan Yuan Yu's deep affection, but Su Xue Ning remained unmoved: "Third Prince, you don't love me for who I am. You're just driven by your feelings. Now that my face is ruined, I'm not good enough for you. You can marry a better and more outstanding noblewoman as your principal wife. Don't waste your time on me."
She absolutely cannot marry Xuan Yuan Yu!!!
Seeing that she questioned his feelings for her, Xuan Yuan Yu was a little sad: "No! I really like you! It doesn't matter if your face is ruined, I like you as a person, I don't care about your face."
Su Xuening stared intently at Xuan Yuan Yu, then suddenly showed him her scalded half-face: "Are you really not bothered? I've only ruined half of my face now. If my whole face were covered in scars like this, would you still not care?"
She knew him too well; all he liked was her face. Otherwise, why would he have done that kind of thing to Yun An?!
Caught off guard, Xuan Yuan Yu saw the scar on Su Xue Ning's face and felt a sense of horror and disgust. He looked away and knelt down in front of Xuan Yuan Peng with determination: "Father, I love my cousin Ning'er. I will marry no one but her. I beg you to grant me and my cousin Ning'er a marriage."
Whether it's out of love or his own obsession, he's determined to marry Su Xuening!
Seeing her son's determined look, Consort Su glanced at Lady Bai beside her and chimed in, "Your Majesty, today is Yu'er's selection banquet for his concubine. If Yu'er likes her, please grant his request."
Whether Su Xue likes it or not is irrelevant; it's not her place to decide! As long as Yu'er is happy, that's all that matters. The most important thing is to annoy Bai Shi!
Seeing the mother and son working together, Madam Bai pitifully spoke up, "Su Xuening is the most suitable candidate to be the Holy King's consort. I beg Your Majesty to have pity on your seriously ill nephew and grant him and Su Xuening a marriage!"
Bai emphasized the word "nephew" especially, partly to remind Xuanyuan Peng.
Xuanyuan Peng understood Bai Shi's reminder perfectly, and he was also somewhat worried about Xuanyuan Zhan's serious illness.
However, now Xuanyuan Yu also wants Su Xuening, and with these two vying for her attention, he is truly in a dilemma.
"Ahem!" Xuan Yuanpeng had no choice but to remain silent for a moment before coughing lightly and saying, "Whether it is the Third Prince's Consort or the Holy Prince's Consort, the matter of establishing a principal wife is of great importance. I will make a decision later. The matter of the Third Prince's selection of a consort will also be put on hold for now and discussed later."
Xuan Yuanpeng's words relieved Su Xuening and gave Su Feiling hope again. Only Zhao Zhenzhen looked disappointed, as if she had already held the scepter in her hand, but it was taken away at the last moment.
Fortunately, the Emperor just issued a decree, and since his words are law, she still has a chance.
Seeing the sharp look in Bai Shi's eyes, Xuan Yuanpeng knew he had to make a quick getaway. He looked at Zong Jiu and ordered, "Return to the palace!"
Zong Jiu waved his whisk: "Let's return to the palace!"
"Respectfully seeing off His Majesty!" The crowd immediately curtsied in farewell.
Xuanyuan Peng led Zong Jiu out with long strides, his steps as if he were about to take off.
"emperor!"
"Father!"
Consort Su and Xuanyuan Yu immediately followed anxiously.
Seeing this, Bai didn't even bother to greet Tang, and chased after her, lifting her skirt.
This daughter-in-law can't be snatched away by Consort Su; she has to get her!
Watching their departing figures, Su Xuening felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
At this moment, her fate was not in her own hands at all; her future depended entirely on Xuanyuan Peng's final choice.
I wonder when she will be able to truly take control of her own destiny!
Just as Xuanyuan Peng boarded the imperial carriage, Consort Su, Lady Bai, and Xuanyuan Yu caught up.
Remembering what Bai had just said, Xuan Yuanpeng winked at Zong Jiu: "Summon the Holy King's Consort over."
"Yes," Zong Jiu replied, and then went to invite Bai Shi.
When Consort Su heard Zong Jiu's message, her face turned green instantly.
Bai didn't even bother to glance at Consort Su before walking straight past.
Originally, Xuanyuan Peng wanted Bai Shi to reply outside the imperial carriage, but Bai Shi went directly onto the imperial carriage.
"You..." Xuan Yuanpeng was stunned by her lack of discretion.
Bai glared at him and said, "Go to the Holy King's Mansion and see Zhan'er. If you don't go now, you might not even get to see him one last time."
Xuanyuan Peng was instantly shocked: "It's that serious!"
When the topic turned to Xuan Yuanzhan's illness, Bai Shi's expression became grave, and she didn't want to say another word to him.
Seeing Bai Shi's state, Xuan Yuanpeng became even more anxious and shouted, "Prepare the carriage for the Holy King's Mansion!"
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