Chapter 37 Under the Imperial Power! Rejecting the Third Prince's Marriage
He Zhaojun lifted her sleeve, revealing the scabbed wound on her arm. "It's just a wound on my arm. The Third Prince is worried that I'm worried about it, so he wants to give me an explanation, even if it means he'll be guilty of disrespecting his father."
"Your Majesty, please do not blame the Third Prince for being rude. There is no romantic relationship between you and me, only a sense of gratitude. He knows that this matter involves my reputation, and that gossip and criticism can often be fatal to a woman."
He Zhaojun's calm demeanor and open demeanor completely reassured Concubine Yue and Emperor Wen. It turned out to be just a bandage on a forearm wound. He had heard it sound serious, so he thought it was something...
But Concubine Yue sighed again.
Wen Ziduan was already in his twenties and had only a few concubines in his mansion. He had not thought of marrying for a long time. She thought that Wen Ziduan had finally come to his senses and really wanted to marry He Zhaojun.
But when Wen Ziduan heard these words, he felt a completely different feeling. Yes, if he really had feelings for He Zhaojun, why would he openly tell this to Emperor Wen and Concubine Yue, using it as a reason to ask for He Zhaojun's hand in marriage?
He knew very well that He Zhaojun was engaged to Lou Yao, and even if she had no choice, she had had "physical intimacy" with him during that period. If this matter were known to other people in the capital, He Zhaojun would inevitably be criticized.
How could such a person be the consort of the Third Prince? Even if she reluctantly married into the royal family, I'm afraid that Concubine Yue and Emperor Wen would remember this incident and would never be kind to her again.
Therefore, He Zhaojun pointed out that Wen Ziduan only had a sense of gratitude towards her and had no feelings for her at all. She also exposed this without any scruples. Although Wen Ziduan's behavior seemed to be aboveboard, it was actually a shameless act of trying to force others to do something with the imperial power.
He broke out in a cold sweat.
"Your Majesty, I have acted inappropriately in this matter. I have offended the young lady. What I just said... naturally, does not count." Wen Ziduan felt his face burning and was extremely embarrassed.
He then apologized to He Zhaojun, who was standing beside him: "My lady, it was I who overstepped my bounds."
He Zhaojun remained calm and composed, her words playfully quipped, "Your Highness, the Third Prince's words are truly profound. If I had not intended this, I would have been shameless enough to marry into the royal family and bring honor to the He family."
Concubine Yue and Emperor Wen both held their foreheads in their hands. This bastard didn't even ask He Zhaojun's thoughts, but he dared to ask for an imperial decree to marry her. Did he really think that the He family was just a commoner family and they didn't need to give them any face?
Concubine Yue quickly said: "Zhaojun, it's my fault that I didn't teach Ziduan well and offended you. Ziduan's behavior must have disappointed General He." As she spoke, her eyes looked at Wen Ziduan who was kneeling beside her, and the warning in her eyes was very obvious.
He Zhaojun naturally stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, Concubine Yue's words are serious. It was just a joke from His Highness the Third Prince. How could I take it to heart? And of course I won't mention it to my father and brother."
Emperor Wen nodded approvingly. "Indeed, this brat, if he causes any harm to me and the General of Cavalry's family, and thus estrangement between the ruler and his subjects, I will certainly punish him severely and teach him a lesson."
Concubine Yue also joined in: "Yes, by the way, Zhaojun, how is your injury? Is it better? Swords and knives are merciless, so be careful."
"It's okay now. Although swords and knives are dangerous, they leave traces. If you dodge carefully, you won't get hurt again." He Zhaojun returned to her charming and lovely appearance, as if she had completely forgotten all the unpleasantness that had just happened.
Emperor Wen sighed, "Who says it's not true? I think it's the words of others that are the most terrifying swords... Did you know that recently someone has been making up stories about Zisheng and that girl from the Cheng family? It's really abominable!"
"Zhaojun, tell me, what should I do?!"
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