As if hearing Xuan Yuanpeng's thoughts, Consort Su at the door walked to Xuan Yuanyu's side, knelt down, and stretched out her hand, saying, "Your Majesty, I receive the decree on behalf of the Third Prince."
"Mother!" Xuan Yuan Yu exclaimed in shock, staring at Consort Su in disbelief.
She knew perfectly well that he wanted to marry Su Xuening; they had clearly agreed to it back at the Yong'an Marquis's residence!
Why are you changing your mind again now?
Zong Jiu, however, seemed to have seen a savior and immediately handed the imperial edict to Consort Su.
"Mother!" Xuan Yuan Yu panicked completely, grabbing Consort Su: "Why are you accepting the imperial decree for me? I don't want to marry Zhao Zhenzhen!"
"Enough! Stop this nonsense!" Consort Su shoved Xuan Yuan Yu away and roared, then added angrily, "Look at yourself now! Do you even look like a prince? Don't let others look down on you, and don't disappoint your father!"
Su Fei's eyes were full of warnings and reminders.
"Mother..." Having understood Consort Su's meaning, Xuan Yuan Yu clenched his fists unwillingly, the veins on the back of his hands bulging.
Zong Jiu looked at the two and reminded them, "Your Majesty and the Third Prince may rise now. This old servant has to go elsewhere to deliver imperial decrees, so I will take my leave first."
As Zong Jiu was about to leave with the two eunuchs, he was suddenly grabbed by Xuan Yuan Yu: "You can't go! Where are you going to deliver the imperial decree? Where is Su Xue Ning? Since Su Xue Ning can't be my principal wife, then I want her to be my concubine!"
This is a scheme that's just as brilliant as Consort Su's.
Zong Jiu was stunned for a moment before frowning and saying, "Third Prince, His Majesty has already betrothed Miss Su to the Holy Prince as his consort!"
How could I possibly make him a concubine?
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