"Secondly, since everyone outside knows what kind of person I am, I think it's only natural that they would expect a domineering, proud and willful princess to emerge from the Rui Palace in the future. Therefore, from now on, in the palace, things like today will only be minor matters. I will do things to make you angry from time to time."
Song Chengze smiled slightly when he heard this, "You mean, you want me to not let them fool me?"
"Your Highness is truly wise. You know what happened to Lin today, especially in the small kitchen. She was deliberately making things difficult for me. I'm sure there will be more of these kinds of things happening in the future. Whether they did it on purpose or I caused them, I just need to let them know that I have a bad temper. Of course, when we encounter major issues, I will definitely discuss it with you. And whenever you need me to embarrass myself, whether it's in the mansion or in the palace, I can accomplish your expectations."
Song Chengze put away his smile and said, "Okay, I understand. Anything else?"
"And thirdly, I know the prince dislikes me, and even disliked me at first. After all, I really did do those things in the past. Although I sneer at my past behavior, it is real and cannot be erased. From the day the emperor granted us marriage, I have brought you nothing but embarrassment and helplessness. I am truly sorry. As I told you that day in Qionghua Palace, you did not break off the engagement and insisted on marrying me. You saved the reputation of the Huainan Marquisate, and even more so, saved the reputation of my mother and me. You have already sacrificed so much in this marriage, and I cannot let you truly become the Rui Princess against your will."
Song Chengze's eyes became sharp. He didn't understand what Meng Qi said at first, but after thinking about it carefully, he understood. What she meant was that the two of them should just maintain this kind of relationship and there was no need for a deeper relationship.
"What do you want?"
Meng Qi heard something wrong in Song Chengze's voice and raised her head, saying, "Marrying me is already the greatest injustice you have suffered. If it weren't for that imperial decree, when that day comes, you will marry your beloved. I don't want to occupy the position of Princess Rui and make things difficult for you."
"What do you mean?" Song Chengze's voice was harsh, which was not common for him.
Hearing this, Meng Qi stood up, walked to Song Chengze and slowly knelt down, "I want to make an appointment with the prince."
"Is this the agreement you mentioned last time?"
"yes."
"explain."
"I will do my utmost to help His Majesty. No matter what you need me to do, I will sacrifice my reputation and face. As long as His Majesty needs me, I will not say a word of disapproval. Until the day when His Majesty's wish is fulfilled, this wish may be the one in my dream, or the one deep in His Majesty's heart. It doesn't matter which one it is, as long as it is what His Majesty wants. When that day comes, I would like to ask His Majesty for something."
Outside, the maids lit the lanterns one by one. Since it was a wedding, there were more lanterns hung in the yard than usual. When the lanterns were lit one by one, they reflected the dancing snowflakes in the sky, which was a beautiful sight.
Through the glass window, the light and shadow of the lanterns gently blown by the wind fell on Meng Qi's face, giving her an unreal feeling.
Song Chengze looked at Meng Qi, who was looking up at him. A stubborn expression was on her young face, and her large eyes were filled with determination. The two stared at each other for a moment, and Song Chengze coughed lightly, "What do you want?"
"Divorce letter."
"What? Divorce letter?" Song Chengze stood up suddenly. "Meng Qi, do you know what you are talking about?"
Meng Qi whispered, "Your Highness, our marriage was not originally consensual, and was tainted with calculations and conspiracies. Even if I explain to Your Highness my past with Third Master Hong, and even if I guarantee I will never have anything to do with him again, it is true that it happened, and it exists. Even if it is never mentioned again, he is still a thorn in our hearts, and we don't want him to hurt any of us in the end."
"Your Highness, you will achieve great things in the future. You will definitely marry a virtuous woman who shares your heart, manages your inner household smoothly, and bears you children. I said, I don't want to take that position and make things difficult for you in the future. So, let's make a deal now: you get your happiness, and I get my freedom."
"free?"
"Yes, Your Highness, rest assured. I will never discredit you. No matter what, I am the Princess of Rui. After you divorce me, I will not remarry. I will live my life holding on to the title of the former Princess of Rui and will not do anything to bring shame upon you."
"There has never been a divorced princess in the royal family." Song Chengze said in a deep voice.
"All the rules depend on who is sitting there. When that day comes, whether it is the prince or the situation in my dream, you can fulfill this wish for me."
"How long have you been thinking about this?"
"Ever since I fell from the ice, I've been considering the feasibility of this matter. That day in Qionghua Palace, I was determined to discuss it with you. However, as soon as I told you about my dream, you walked away in shock."
"You did all this for me, just to get a divorce, to get your freedom?"
"Yes, when that day comes, I will leave the Rui Palace and will not return to the Huainan Marquis's Palace. I will find a place with beautiful mountains and rivers and live out my life there. That's what I like, what I yearn for, and what the immortal in my dream pointed out."
"Did the immortal tell you?"
"Yes, I know these words are too shocking, and it is because of you that I dare to say them. I hope Your Highness will think twice and grant me your blessing. Of course, I am just talking now. Whether it can achieve your expectations still requires Your Highness's decision."
Song Chengze closed his eyes for a long time and said, "Get up."
Meng Qi knew that Song Chengze would not agree to her idea all at once. She had to give him time to think about it, and also wait until something really happened that she could help him.
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