"What did you say!" Upon hearing Zong Jiu's answer, Xuan Yuan Yu completely lost his mind, grabbing Zong Jiu tightly: "Why? Why did Father Emperor betroth Su Xue Ning to Xuan Yuan Zhan? I said long ago that I wanted to marry Su Xue Ning!"
Zong Jiu was frightened by Xuan Yuan Yu and said nervously, "This is the Emperor's decree! Please, Your Highness, do not make things difficult for this old servant."
Who among them dared to speculate wildly about what the Emperor was thinking?
"Yu'er!" Seeing Xuan Yuan Yu's madness, Consort Su shouted again.
But how could Xuanyuan Yu accept this? For twenty years, he had only cared about one thing and one person. How could he accept this outcome?
"I don't want to marry Zhao Zhenzhen, I want to marry Su Xuening!" Xuan Yuan Yu roared, then turned to rush to the imperial study to find Xuan Yuan Peng.
Zong Jiu knew that without Xuan Yuan Peng's order, Xuan Yuan Yu could not enter the Imperial Study, so he ignored Xuan Yuan Yu and took the opportunity to deliver the imperial decree.
As expected, Xuanyuan Yu was stopped by the eunuch at the door: "Your Highness, the Emperor has just given an order not to see anyone. Please do not make things difficult for us."
"Get out of my way! I want to see my father!" Xuan Yuan Yu pushed aside the eunuchs and was about to rush into the imperial study, but was stopped by the Imperial Guards.
"Your Highness, please have some self-respect!"
Xuanyuan Yu glared at the armed Imperial Guards but didn't dare to make a move. He could only shout towards the Imperial Study, "Father, I will marry no one but Su Xuening in this life. I beg you to grant my wish!"
"Father, please grant my request..."
No matter how much Xuanyuan Yu shouted outside, there was no response from inside the Imperial Study.
After calling for half an incense stick to burn, Xuan Yuan Yu was extremely anxious. He wanted to go to the Imperial Study to ask Xuan Yuan Peng for help, but he was also afraid that Zong Jiu had actually gone to announce the decree. Seeing that it was not easy to enter the Imperial Study, Xuan Yuan Yu temporarily gave up the idea of going to the Imperial Study to ask Xuan Yuan Peng for help and turned to go to the Yong An Marquis's residence.
Su Fei knew what Xuan Yuan Yu was going to do, but she couldn't be bothered to care.
She also wanted Xuanyuan Yu to marry Su Xuening, even if it was just for the military seal of the Su family army, it would be best if Su Xuening was kept in their hands.
But now that the Emperor's decree has been issued, it would be best if Xuan Yuan Yu really had the ability to change the Emperor's decree!
Xuanyuan Peng stood by the window, watching Xuanyuan Yu's stumbling figure, his brows furrowed without ever relaxing.
He understands the feeling of liking someone and thinking about them constantly!
Because he understood, he was all too aware of how crazy Yu'er felt at that moment.
But Zhan'er is now half-dead, so hopefully this arranged marriage will really awaken him!
After leaving the palace, Zong Jiu went to the Holy King's Mansion first.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Holy King Xuanyuan Zhan is of noble character, upright and filial, and accomplished in both literature and martial arts. Now, there is Su Xuening, the eldest daughter of General Su, who has reached the age of marriage. She is gentle, virtuous, and renowned in the inner chambers. Therefore, I have personally appointed her as the Holy King's Consort. All the ceremonies shall be jointly handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Director of the Imperial Observatory. The wedding will take place in three days."
After Zong Jiu finished reading the imperial edict, he looked at Bai Shi and said, "Since the Holy King is seriously ill, let the Dowager Consort receive the edict on his behalf."
"Your Majesty, I accept the decree on your behalf." Lady Bai accepted the decree for Xuan Yuanzhan and then stuffed a large money bag into Zong Jiu's hand: "Thank you so much, Eunuch."
"Your Highness is too kind. This old servant has to go elsewhere to deliver the imperial decree, so I will not linger any longer. This old servant will take my leave." Zong Jiu bowed to Bai Shi and then withdrew.
As soon as Zong Jiu left, Madam Bai immediately instructed Granny Shang: "Quickly go and bring me the gift list you prepared. We'll go to the Yong'an Marquis's residence to propose marriage tomorrow morning."
"Yes," Granny Shang replied, and went to get the gift list.
After leaving the Holy King's Mansion, Zong Jiu went to the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion.
When Zong Jiu arrived, he discovered that the Yong'an Marquis's residence had been transformed into the General's residence. He hadn't expected that this Miss Su would be so decisive and efficient.
"Imperial edict has arrived!"
As soon as Zong Jiu announced the news, a gatekeeper immediately went in to report.
Before long, Su Xuening came out with Su Yun'an, Bihe, and Lülian to receive the imperial decree.
Upon seeing Zong Jiu, Su Xuening had a bad feeling.
On the second branch of the family's side, Su Renyi had just returned when he heard that someone from the palace had come to deliver an imperial decree. He immediately led the people from the second branch of the family out to receive the decree.
Except for Su Muyao, who was still unconscious, everyone from the Su family came out.
When Su Renyi saw that it was Zong Jiu who had come to deliver the decree, he wanted to step forward to ask questions, but Su Xuening beat him to it.
"I wonder which member of the Su family His Majesty issued the decree to?"
Su Renyi was immediately displeased to see Su Xuening acting like the head of the family.
However, now that the Emperor has personally separated the Su family's eldest and second branches, and even the house has been renamed the General's Mansion, he is truly no longer qualified to be the head of the family.
Zong Jiu looked at Su Xuening and recalled her composed and reasonable demeanor in front of the Emperor today. He also thought of the Emperor's decree and felt that he respected her even more.
Zong Jiu bowed to Su Xuening and said, "Please accept the decree, Miss Su Xuening."
Su Xuening guessed that the imperial edict was for her, and her heart skipped a beat.
Her worst fears came true; she just didn't know who would win in the end, Consort Su or the Holy King's Dowager Consort.
The feeling of having one's fate entirely in someone else's hands is unpleasant, but given her current strength, she is helpless.
"Your subject is here." Su Xuening could only kneel down to receive the imperial decree.
Su Renyi and the others did not expect that the imperial edict was for Su Xuening. Considering how Xuanyuan Yu and the Bai family were fighting over Su Xuening today, they guessed what kind of imperial edict it was.
The members of the second branch of the Su family also knelt down.
Su Feiling was the last to kneel down. Her face was pale, her hands were clenched tightly, and she kept praying that Xuan Yuan Yu's name would not be on the imperial edict.
Seeing everyone kneel, Zong Jiu opened the imperial edict: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Su Xuening, the legitimate daughter of General Su Renzhong, is a descendant of loyal martyrs, a noble lady of high birth, outstanding in character and appearance, and a model of virtue. I am delighted with her. Now, the Holy Prince Xuanyuan Zhan has reached adulthood but is still unmarried. Su Xuening is of marriageable age and is a perfect match for the Holy Prince. To fulfill this beautiful union, I hereby grant her the title of Holy Prince's consort. All ceremonies shall be jointly handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Director of the Imperial Observatory. The wedding will take place in three days."
Su Feiling finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that the Emperor had betrothed Su Xuening to Xuan Yuanzhan.
As long as Su Xuening doesn't marry Xuan Yuan Yu, she still has a chance!
It has to be said that Su Xuening felt somewhat relieved when she heard the result.
If she had to choose between Xuan Yuanzhan and Xuan Yuanyu, she would still choose Xuan Yuanzhan.
After all, marrying Xuan Yuan Yu was the last thing she wanted to do in her life. Her most important goal after her rebirth was to take Yun An away from Xuan Yuan Yu.
Although Xuanyuan Zhan might not be the best choice, she has no other options at the moment and can only take things one step at a time.
"Miss Su, please accept the decree," Zong Jiu called out to Su Xuening, who remained motionless.
Su Xuening finally came to her senses and extended her hand, saying, "This subject receives the decree."
"You cannot accept the imperial decree!" Just as Zong Jiu was about to hand the decree to Su Xuening, Xuan Yuan Yu arrived on horseback at breakneck speed.
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