After Emperor Jin finished speaking, he said regretfully, "It's such a pity that my cousin Xing can't come here at this time. Such an important event can't be left unattended!"
Lu Qingyan recalled the time when Ji Feng went fishing and couldn't help but sigh, "It really was Sima Xing's scheme, quite a grand move indeed."
Lu Qingyan thought for a long time but still couldn't figure out what use she could be to Sima Xing if she were brought to his side.
In fact, Lu Qingyan overlooked the fact that sometimes a person's existence doesn't need to have any inherent purpose; as long as they can create a misconception for others, they are a useful pawn.
Lu Qingyan was unaware of the poignant love story between Sima Yi and Ling Xue'er, but the emperor knew it all.
Emperor Jin wanted to see just how far Sima Yi could go for Ling Xue'er. One purpose was to test him, and the other was to intimidate him. If Sima Yi really acted rashly, he could then rightfully deal with this thorn in his side.
Unfortunately, his plan was thwarted by Ling Xue'er from the very beginning.
As her concubine, to ask to dance again on such an occasion seems to be underestimating her own worth. Or does Sima Yi hold such a heavy place in her heart?
Sima Yi was taken aback at first, but after realizing what was happening, he smiled and congratulated him: "This is indeed a joyous occasion for Xingdi. It is a real pity that he is not here today. Hongxing is very thoughtful, remembering that Xingdi is not yet married. I just don't know what the Prince thinks of the Emperor's decision?"
Sima Yi kept referring to Sima Xing as "brother," making it seem to outsiders that he and Sima Xing were very close. Originally, the emperor's bestowed marriage was something that couldn't be refused, but Sima Yi deliberately brought up Prince Xiao'an in an attempt to shift the blame eastward.
Prince Xiao'an sat next to Sima Yi, laughing heartily: "It's all thanks to Your Majesty's thoughtful consideration. If Your Majesty hadn't reminded me, I would have almost forgotten that Xing'er is of marriageable age. I am extremely satisfied with this marriage, and I have decided to trust that Your Majesty's judgment is undoubtedly the best."
What a joke! The Emperor has already spoken; should he, as a subject, stand up and contradict him? The best course of action is to agree to his demands. It's just another woman in the harem, like his own princess, coming when she's supposed to, and then dying quietly—that's her best fate.
A hint of murderous intent flashed in Prince Xiao'an's eyes, but he flattered Emperor Jin with sweet words without making a sound.
"Hahaha," Emperor Jin laughed, "It seems I did a good job as matchmaker, and Prince Xiao'an is very satisfied. Don't worry, Uncle, I will definitely reward my cousin Xing with some good things on the day of his wedding."
Consort Xue gritted her teeth and congratulated Lu Qingyan, saying, "Then I congratulate the princess on finding a good husband and having a son soon."
Lu Qingyan shamelessly accepted her congratulations without making a sound.
Although Sima Xing had previously appeared sickly in front of her, Lu Qingyan knew he couldn't possibly still be in that state. Even if the poison was difficult to treat, it would have been cured long ago; it wouldn't have dragged on until now. At the very least, having a child soon was definitely not a problem.
Sigh, Lu Qingyan was filled with melancholy. For some reason, she had a premonition that she was about to become a mother.
Sima Xing's child would never crawl out of his own belly.
Lu Qingyan recalled how much effort Ji Feng had put into planning for Sima Xing, and couldn't help but wonder if it was—the Ji family.
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