Chapter 16 Chun Qiong's Outburst
Xiao Sheng thought to himself: I don’t know what’s wrong with Pei Yanzhou. He doesn’t want a good fiancée, but instead likes the pretty girl from the Chu family... It would be a real pity if such a kind girl ended up in someone else’s family.
Shen Yuning heard this and kept her eyes down without saying a word.
Just as she expected, the emperor valued trust and was anxious to facilitate her marriage with Pei Yanzhou.
I really don’t know what Pei Yanzhou and Chu Ruyan would feel when they find out about this?
Will people misunderstand that she is using the name of donation to threaten the emperor to make the decision for her?
The scene of Pei Yanzhou and Chu Ruyan kissing passionately instantly appeared in Shen Yuning's mind. She felt pain in her chest and difficulty breathing.
Since he doesn't like me, why should I be obsessed with a man who doesn't love me?
She appreciated the emperor's kindness, but she didn't want this person...
At the same time, before Shen Yuning in the imperial study could answer, a new eunuch over there suddenly trembled in his hand holding the tea.
Oh no, Shen Yuning is going to use the excuse of two hundred thousand taels of gold to force General Pei to marry her?
Then can Miss Chu still marry into the general's mansion smoothly?
Can I still become the mistress of the Pei family?
Xiao Shunzi's heart tightened, and he quickly found an excuse to leave the imperial study. He then stopped another secret agent in the corridor and stuffed the note into the other person's hand.
He whispered, "Send the letter to Prime Minister Chu's residence immediately. Don't delay for a moment!"
The dark man received the order and left the palace without stopping.
They are all spies planted by Prime Minister Chu in the palace. They will pass on the news as soon as there is any unrest and are very loyal to the Chu family.
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When the maid brought the news to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Chu Ruyan was busy drawing her eyebrows and putting on makeup in front of the bronze mirror.
She was wearing a light gauze dress, had red lipstick on her lips, and even had a thin layer of perfume applied around her neck.
Tonight is the critical moment for her to rewrite her destiny, and she must use all her strength to capture Pei Yanzhou.
"Which man who leads troops in battle wouldn't be interested in this kind of thing?"
Chu Ruyan smiled softly at the figure in the mirror. Pei Yanzhou was such a conservative and dull person. If she hadn't relied on the fact that she had saved his life in the past, how could he look at her differently?
"When I become his woman tonight, I don't believe he will still miss Shen Yuning for a second!"
Just as Chu Ruyan was feeling complacent about her plan, a little maid came hurriedly holding a secret report from the palace.
Chu Ruyan was not in a hurry. She curled her fingers and unfolded the note. Before she could read it carefully, a layer of frost had already formed between her brows.
"What a two-faced bitch! She keeps saying she wants to cancel the engagement, but then turns around and threatens the emperor with donations to get him married?"
She crumpled the note into a ball and cursed, "What a bastard who took advantage of others' misfortune! Even a girl like me is embarrassed for her!"
"Using gold and silver to exchange for the status of a high-ranking family mistress? Oh, you are overestimating your own abilities."
Chu Ruyan sneered repeatedly and said to herself:
"Chen Yuning, Chen Yuning, you probably don't know that Pei Yanzhou hates this kind of double-faced behavior the most."
"Even if you use the imperial decree to force the marriage, I'm afraid he will run away to my side on the wedding night!"
Chu Ruyan stroked the pearls and jade on her temples, and a proud smile appeared on her face again.
She pulled out a volume of "Secret Pictures of Spring Palace Plays" from the bottom of her dressing table and began to study it page by page.
The candlelight illuminated her focused profile, her red lips curled in a mocking arc, but there was no shame in her eyes, only a calculating gleam flowing silently.
The look on his face as he read carefully looked extremely pious.
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Let me explain this in two ways.
In the imperial study, the emperor had already given Shen Yuning a seat and looked at her with an apologetic look.
At that time, Shen Yuning had already expressed her feelings - marriage cannot be forced, and she did not want to break up a couple.
"I insist on breaking off the engagement and don't want to have anything to do with Pei Yanzhou anymore."
Xiao Sheng sighed and stood up: "Good child, I'm sorry for putting you in such a bad situation. Pei Yanzhou doesn't know how to appreciate his blessings. He is not worthy of you."
"As for the letter of withdrawal, once I have drafted it, I will announce it to the world in ten days. If you have any regrets during these ten days, you can withdraw it at any time in the Imperial Study."
After a pause, he continued, "Anyway, between Zhou'er and you, I unconditionally stand on the side of the Shen family."
The officials speak very nicely, but the listeners should not take them seriously.
Shen Yuning quickly bowed and said, "This subject has made up her mind and will never change it!"
Xiao Sheng looked at her with her brows lowered and her eyes lowered, and thought of Shen Lincong who had worked hard for the country all his life, and he couldn't help feeling a little distressed.
"Good boy, you are willing to donate a huge sum of money when the country is in danger. One day, I will repay the Shen family double or even tenfold. The people of Dayu Kingdom and the soldiers of Xuanjia Camp will also be grateful for the Shen family's righteousness."
He then asked, "Do you need a promotion? You are currently serving as a military doctor in the Xuanjia Battalion. If you wish to join the Imperial Hospital or have other plans, I can grant your request with just a word!"
Shen Yuning shook her head. "The battle in the Xuanjia Camp is not over yet. The soldiers still need me. I don't want to withdraw for the time being."
After thinking for a moment, she suddenly knelt down solemnly:
"If Your Majesty truly wishes to show mercy to this humble subject, please grant the Shen family some respect when issuing the imperial decree to annul the engagement...even if it's just a promotion to a nominal position."
If I cancel the engagement myself, it will inevitably affect the reputation of my clan. If I receive praise from Your Majesty, the situation will be quite different.
Xiao Sheng raised his eyebrows, naturally knowing her intention. He deliberately scolded her, "I rewarded you alone, but you are greedy and want to ask for a reward for the whole clan?"
Shen Yuning knew she was in the wrong, her peach blossom eyes curved into a shy smile. She offered the terms of exchange again:
"I am currently developing a new type of blood-clotting pill with a significant hemostatic effect. It will be available soon..."
Her meaning was very clear - two hundred thousand taels of gold plus a new prescription, in exchange for a few honorary positions from His Majesty. Your Majesty wouldn't be so stingy, would he?
Xiao Sheng was delighted and laughed heartily: "So, I'm the one who got the best deal?"
He looked at Shen Yuning with admiration, and felt more and more that her temperament and character were extraordinary. If she really followed Pei Yanzhou, that piece of wood, it would be like sticking flowers in cow dung - what a pity!
A woman with such a heart for the people and such a noble character should be married into the royal family...
Xiao Sheng stroked his beard, already having a plan in mind.
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The East Garden of Wu'an Marquis Mansion.
Pei Yanzhou sat on the couch, breathing rapidly and his face flushed.
At this time, Chunqiong had reached the most critical moment of the attack.
He held his breath and concentrated, trying to use his internal energy to force the poison out of his body.
But a young and strong man, with a strong heart, would usually read a few fire-avoidance pictures to relieve fatigue. Now that he has been poisoned by the charm drug, how easy is it to detoxify?
After trying countless times, Pei Yanzhou ended up in failure.
He sighed, finally stood up and walked towards the villa on the outskirts of the city.
Chu Ruyan said she would wait for him there tonight, and said she would help him detoxify and become his woman...
Pei Yanzhou thought: I will marry Yan'er eventually, so some things will be the same whether they are done early or late.
Besides, it was Yan'er who poisoned me today, so it wouldn't be entirely unfair to her if I went to the appointment!
Pei Yanzhou straightened his clothes, ordered the doorman to prepare the carriage, and drove towards the outskirts of the city.
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