Shen Wangshu did not stop him from speaking and gestured for him to continue.
This attitude delighted the King of Wei, who naturally knew that he should not miss the opportunity, and quickly said, "I am pleased with you."
"From now on, I vow never to take another woman as my wife. Are you willing...?" King Wei steadied himself, looked into her eyes, and asked softly, "Are you willing to marry me?"
"If you remain unchanged, I am willing to give it a try." Shen Wangshu saw the King of Wei's eager eyes and suddenly felt a slight flutter in her heart, as if she were loved by him so much and his heart was completely devoted to her. She was also very happy.
She was not a coy person. Since she had developed feelings for the King of Wei, she naturally would not refuse his affection. Seeing the King of Wei pause for a moment, and then smile with delight, her face radiant, she couldn't help but smile as well. She said to him gently, "I am not heartless. Now that we have pledged our love, I only hope that you will not change your mind in the future."
"I am willing to make this vow."
“If your heart remains unchanged, whether or not you make a vow is merely icing on the cake. If you have second thoughts, even making a vow changes your original intention, so what’s the point?” Shen Wangshu said indifferently, showing no interest in making vows.
As she spoke, her expression turned somewhat lonely and desolate. The King of Wei couldn't help but overstep his bounds and leaned forward to grasp her slightly cold hand.
"I won't change." He had never looked so serious before.
"If you don't change, I won't change."
So, if he changes, will she change too?
The King of Wei felt an extreme sense of panic; even though he held her hand, he still felt uneasy.
He feared that if he accidentally let go, she would leave him without hesitation.
When exactly did I start liking this girl so much?
Even the King of Wei himself doesn't remember.
Or perhaps... it was when she collapsed into his arms, and he saw the weariness and aloofness in her eyes that no one else could see...
“It’s never proper for them to exchange gifts in private.” As a prince, he could do as he pleased, but he didn’t want Song Lan to be ridiculed. Reluctantly, he released Song Lan’s slightly cold fingertips. Seeing her surprised expression, he said softly, “Since you’re willing to be with me, I can’t let you suffer. Wait for me, I…”
He couldn't help but let a dazzling smile spread across his face as he looked at his beloved girl with tenderness and said softly, "I will go to the palace to ask the Empress Dowager for a marriage decree, so that you can have a glorious and legitimate marriage."
He was always thinking of her, and Shen Wangshu couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.
So this is what it feels like to be loved and carefully protected.
"Okay." She felt a strange joy mixed with bittersweetness, and her gaze towards the King of Wei softened even more.
Having received her promise, the King of Wei could no longer contain himself and left the Prime Minister's residence for the palace, almost as if he feared she would change her mind.
Seeing him hurrying along without a trace of the composure and dignity of a prince, and not turning his head to ask for the imperial decree to grant them marriage, Shen Wangshu was afraid that she would cry out "Regret!" and couldn't help but feel happy.
She couldn't help but imagine the joy and happiness she would experience if she married this man.
Overjoyed, she naturally disregarded Consort Rou and her daughter. Moreover, with the Prince of Wei's guards protecting her, even Prime Minister Song couldn't act arrogantly in front of her. Perhaps it was a case of a woman dressing up for the one she loved, but she also became somewhat interested in finding her newly made clothes and jewelry.
While she was happily awaiting good news after the Prince of Wei entered the palace, in a beautiful and exquisite courtyard of the Prime Minister's residence, a bleak and desolate scene unfolded. Song Wan'er had collapsed into Aunt Rou's arms, weeping uncontrollably, her beauty completely gone.
"Mother, what should I do?" she asked desperately, clutching Aunt Rou's arm.
The man who was in love with her was a filial son who dared not disobey the old lady, so how could he dare to marry her?
She was born out of wedlock, so no respectable noble or official families wanted her as their legal wife. She finally found a man who didn't care about her background, but she was constrained by her family and couldn't have a fulfilling life.
Did she really want to be born out of wedlock?!
Would she really want to be reborn into the womb of a concubine?
Even though Song Wan'er was crying pitifully while hugging Aunt Rou, she couldn't help but think of Song Lan's sarcasm and couldn't help but feel a bit resentful towards Aunt Rou.
If she hadn't insisted on becoming Prime Minister Song's concubine, would things have been different...?
"What should we do now?" Aunt Rou was also at a loss, and tentatively asked Song Wan'er, "How about... you make it a fait accompli first?" As long as that person did it, with the Song Prime Minister's family background, the Marquis's mansion would have to accept the debt!
Song Wan'er, however, shrank back somewhat.
Although it was an excellent idea, she hesitated because she feared that the old lady of the Marquis's mansion might refuse to acknowledge it.
She thought of Song Lan's aloof and arrogant face again, and a sense of resentment arose in her heart.
“I have another plan. If that doesn’t work, I’ll do as Mother says.” She lowered her voice and said with a venomous look in her eyes.
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