Not to mention how much Fu Ning had to deal with Xiao Chen in the palace, Shen Yu, who was stationed far away on the south bank of the Liangjiang River, stared at the man in front of him with a bad face. He must be unfathomable to be able to sneak into his military tent.
After hearing the purpose of the visit, Shen Yu became even more suspicious, "You said Princess Funing proposed to me?"
The Dragon Shadow Guard nodded respectfully and said, "The princess is offering the wealth of a country to marry General Shen. Please consider it carefully, General Shen. We don't have much time."
"Xiao Chen won't agree. Princess, your efforts are in vain."
Chen Yu sat there with a big face. Apart from being handsome, there was really no way he was worthy of the princess. The Dragon Shadow Guards gritted their teeth. These damn rebels and traitors, with their wolfish ambitions, had forced their innocent little princess into this state!
"The princess said that if you can't do it, she is blind and has chosen the wrong person, and she will find another husband." Long Yingwei said everything Fu Ning said in a serious tone.
Chen Yu bared his teeth, looking extremely sinister. If someone had told him a few years ago that he could marry the princess of the current dynasty, he would have definitely sneered at the other person for being stupid, but now, it seemed like everything was possible.
"Go back and tell your master that I agree to this marriage." Shen Yu was used to being unruly, and the more challenging things were, the more he liked them.
Dragon Shadow Guard wanted to ask him how to propose marriage, but seeing Chen Yu's appearance, he probably wouldn't tell him, so he had to say goodbye and leave. Before leaving, he left behind the treasure map of the Jade Mountain treasure.
The princess said that honesty is the key to doing business.
Chen Yu's expression was unfathomable. The late emperor was a good man, but he left in a hurry, leaving behind orphans and young girls. However, he was not stupid either. The treasure that Xiao Chen and the princes had been looking for for several years was actually in the hands of that inconspicuous little princess.
At this time, Xiao Chen found Funing again in the palace. When he left that day and was hanging out with his concubines, the image of Funing unexpectedly appeared in his mind. The little princess was shy and lovely, simple and ignorant, which aroused his possessive desire.
This time, Xiao Chen did not test him. He directly stated his purpose and asked Funing to get ready. Two months would be a good day and he would marry the princess. Funing's eyes went dark and he barely managed to hold on to the table to avoid falling down.
Shen Yu had not yet received a reply to the message he had just sent, and Xiao Chen was coming with such force that Funing was a little at a loss for what to do.
Xiao Chen put his arm around the princess' waist, lifted a strand of her hair and sniffed it deeply. He rolled his throat and couldn't help but press her down on the table. Fu Ning was startled and started to struggle, but the man on her was strong and sturdy, not a weak scholar. He held Fu Ning's two slender wrists and kissed her without question.
Fu Ning suppressed the urge to vomit in her heart and was forced to accept the kiss. Xiao Chen was so moved that he would not stop until he was satisfied with just one kiss. He even lifted up Fu Ning's legs and was about to leave her alone. Fu Ning reluctantly turned her head and begged with a gasp.
"Master Xiao, why are you so anxious now? If this gets out, the ministers and the people will inevitably say that you are forcing me. After all, there are only two months left. Isn't it okay for me to let you do whatever you want?"
Xiao Chen thought, everyone outside is his people, how could the news get out? But the little princess' panicked look still pleased him. Well, women in the world always stick to the rules, so let's leave it until the wedding night.
But Xiao Chen still acted recklessly, which made Funing feel humiliated. After he left, she threw herself on the quilt and cried silently. If she were a man, she would not go through so much trouble. She would definitely stab Xiao Chen to death in revenge!
Half a month later, at the morning court, the ministers were arguing endlessly, and Xiao Chen looked at the messenger with a grim face.
The rebel Shen Yu actually dared to propose marriage to the princess! Does he still have the imperial court in his eyes?
"Sir Xiao, Chen Yu is willing to marry the princess with two cities as a betrothal gift. We think it's acceptable. If he rebels again after the princess marries, it would be considered unfaithful and unfilial. At that time, the princess will stand on the side of our court for the emperor's sake, and the recovery of the Shen family army is just around the corner."
Xiao Chen knew this very well. The Shen family army was like a tough nut to crack. If they were on the same front, the vassal king would not act rashly. But how could he tolerate asking him to hand over Fu Ning!
"I think that's unacceptable. The princess is just a woman. If she falls into the hands of the rebels, the people will definitely think that the court is selling their daughter for personal gain. Where will the royal family's reputation be then?"
"That makes sense. Besides, what if the princess sided with the rebels?"
"Hehe, she's just a woman. The princess is innocent and naive. Marrying her would be just a decoration. It's not worth mentioning. If she can make some contributions to the court, it would be considered a repayment for the late emperor's kindness in raising her."
"After saying so much, why not ask the princess what she thinks?"
Xiao Chen was moved. He had been staying with Funing often these days, and their love was so deep that it could not be described to others. However, he firmly believed that the little princess had changed from her initial resistance to her wholehearted dependence. Whenever she was kissed by him, she would hug his neck tenderly, which meant that she must have him in her heart.
"Ask the princess to come over." Xiao Chen signaled the eunuch to pass the message. If the princess refused, he could find a girl from the royal family to marry her, so it wouldn't be considered an insult to Chen Yu.
When Funing heard the purpose of the visit, she felt relieved and walked forward with an air of a princess. As soon as she entered the hall, the first thing she saw was her brother sitting on the throne. The little emperor was only six years old and was ignorant. He was sitting there playing with memorials. Funing felt a pain in her heart. She was leaving, what would happen to her brother? But there was really no other way.
The second time, Fu Ning looked at Xiao Chen, and saw that his eyes were gloomy and his face was not very good. He guessed that he was not willing to do so. Which man could allow his woman to marry someone else, even if she was just a wife who had not yet married him?
Funing was extremely grateful that Xiao Chen did not respect her enough and did not inform everyone of their marriage in advance. Now this gave her room to maneuver.
The ministers were divided into three groups, some in favor, some opposed, and some remained neutral. Under the gaze of everyone, Fu Ning first looked at Xiao Chen affectionately, then slowly said: "I am willing. If I can help the court solve its problems and clear the obstacles for the emperor, I will do it without hesitation."
Xiao Chen felt a pain in his heart and gritted his teeth without saying a word. He was shocked at his reluctance to part with Fu Ning and was also moved by Fu Ning's affectionate glance.
Since the princess had agreed, there was no reason for anyone to object. Everyone started discussing the marriage, determined to get more out of Chen Yu's mouth.
After the court session, Xiao Chen found Funing with a sullen face and ordered everyone to send the little emperor away. Then he hugged Funing tightly in his arms and said, "I don't need you to make such a sacrifice."
Fu Ning sneered in his heart, but his face was tender and affectionate. "Don't worry, my lord. I won't let Chen Yu get close to me. I will help you wipe out the rebels and then come back to you, okay?"
The little princess relied on him wholeheartedly, and Xiao Chen's heart softened. Well, after the big thing was settled, it would be okay for him to spare the princess's life, but the little emperor still had to kill her and not let Fu Ning know.
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