For example, why would Shangguan Feng agree to let Shangguan Li marry a man?
As the emperor, Shangguan Feng was obligated to uphold the reputation of the royal family and would never allow his son to marry a man as a concubine.
Unless, there's something shameful going on.
Just then, Chu Qingxuan was led into the inner room.
Shangguan Feng suddenly turned around, his sharp gaze sweeping over Chu Qingxuan, and asked, "Do you know why I want to marry you to Prince An?"
Chu Qingxuan shook her head, "I don't know."
"According to my original plan, I intended to marry your sister to Li'er. However, after the imperial edict was issued, the Grand Preceptor told me that Li'er must marry you in order to ensure the prosperity of my Qifeng Kingdom. Therefore, I summoned your father and changed the imperial edict."
Chu Qingxuan fell into deep thought. Did Shangguan Feng really make his son marry a man because of a single sentence from the Imperial Advisor?
He was indeed an unfavored prince.
However, there was still a hint of concern in Shangguan Feng's tone, the concern of a father.
Shangguan Feng's gaze was deep, and those eyes, which were very similar to Shangguan Li's, were fixed on Chu Qingxuan. Chu Qingxuan felt completely different; she didn't understand those eyes at all.
When Shangguan Feng was scrutinizing her, Chu Qingxuan felt as if he had completely seen through her.
"I've called you here today just to tell you that as a man, you are unable to carry on Li'er's family line. Li'er treats you well now, and if a suitable woman comes along in the future, I will make her Li'er's future princess."
Chu Qingxuan looked at Shangguan Feng suspiciously. He had summoned her just to talk about this?
Chu Qingxuan smiled slowly, "Your subject understands."
Even if Chu Qingxuan were a woman, she would not want to have a child with Shangguan Li.
She was merely a passerby in Shangguan Li's life.
In her plan, the emperor would not be Shangguan Li, but Shangguan Chen.
"Don't worry, I guarantee you a life of wealth and honor for the rest of your life."
Shangguan Feng made a promise to Chu Qingxuan.
Chu Qingxuan smiled and said, "Thank you, Father."
"Go down."
"Your subject takes his leave."
Chu Qingxuan turned around, left the inner room, and felt much more comfortable.
The saying "Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger" is indeed true.
Shangguan Feng watched Chu Qingxuan leave. From his observation, Chu Qingxuan was not as foolish as he had imagined; her bright eyes held wisdom.
If Chu Qingxuan were a woman, she would be the best candidate for Li'er's future partner.
Unfortunately, he was just a man.
That's a real shame.
As soon as he came out of the inner room, Shangguan Li rushed up to Chu Qingxuan, grabbed her hand, and looked anxious.
"How are you?"
The Empress noticed Shangguan Li's anxious expression and smiled gently, teasing the two of them, "Look at you two, you're already so nervous after just a short time."
Shangguan Li smiled wickedly, "Mother is right, the Princess is delicate, I'm afraid she'll be frightened."
Chu Qingxuan: "..."
The Empress: "..." She didn't know if it was true or not, but she could tell that Shangguan Li really liked Chu Qingxuan.
If you are with a man, you will have no chance of ascending the throne.
We should thank Chu Qingxuan properly.
A calculating glint flashed in the Empress's eyes. Chu Qingxuan happened to look up and caught the emotion. She hid behind Shangguan Li, pretending to be shy.
She whispered to Shangguan Li, "Shangguan Li, let's go back."
Shangguan Li understood Chu Qingxuan's meaning, and feigned concern, a hint of worry appearing in his eyes.
He put his arm around Chu Qingxuan and said, "Mother, the Princess Consort seems to be feeling unwell. I will escort her back."
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