Following the emperor's order, the imperial guards stepped forward and bowed to receive the order.
The emperor's gaze swept towards Fang Qingyue, his eyes filled with coldness: "As for you, Fang Qingyue, I remember that you are pregnant, so I will not bother with you today."
"But don't even think about getting any benefits. Since you're willing to follow Shen Yuhan, just be his concubine for the time being!"
"Princess? What a joke!"
These words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Shen Yuhan and Fang Qingyue's hearts hard.
She had already expected this outcome, and although she felt a chill in her heart, she did not panic.
There is no turning back on the path she has chosen. Even if every step is fraught with fear, she has no choice but to move forward.
Shen Yuhan stood in the hall and heard the emperor's cold and ruthless words.
Although anger was boiling in his heart, he always suppressed it and did not say another word.
The emperor's eyes were cold, and when he saw that Shen Yuhan did not resist anymore, he waved his hand.
"Forget it, take your woman and get out! I don't want to see you now."
Shen Yuhan bowed silently, turned and walked out of the hall, and Fang Qingyue followed.
She lowered her head with a calm expression, as if she had expected such an ending.
However, the chill in my heart cannot be erased.
As he walked out of the palace, anger gradually appeared in Shen Yuhan's eyes. Although he resisted the urge, the resentment in his heart was still churning.
Fang Qingyue saw this and felt a little sad.
She understood that Shen Yuhan's silence was not a sign of surrender, but was for her own good.
Because of this, she didn't want him to get into more trouble.
"Yu Han..." She spoke softly, with a complicated look in her eyes.
Shen Yuhan clenched his fists, his eyes deep: "Qingyue, I don't want you to be humiliated like this."
"You should have been my princess, standing by my side with dignity."
Fang Qingyue shook her head gently and said softly, "Now is not the time to argue."
"For our own sake and for the sake of our children, I can't let things get any worse."
After hearing this, Shen Yuhan was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "I understand."
Although his tone was calm, the helplessness in his heart still could not be dissipated.
"No matter what happens, I will protect you."
On the other side, when the news reached Liu Mansion, Liu Yixin was sitting in the study, sipping a cup of tea elegantly.
Unexpectedly, just as he took the teacup, he heard the butler hurried in to report: "Master, Lord Shen is in the court asking the emperor to cancel the engagement."
"What?" Liu Yixin's teacup fell on the table with a bang, splashing a few drops of tea.
His face darkened instantly, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes.
Although he had heard that Shen Yuhan and Fang Qingyue were still in love.
But he never expected that Shen Yuhan would dare to cancel his engagement with Liu Yunyun in public.
At this moment, Liu Yunyun also got the news. She stood up suddenly, tears welling up in her eyes, her face livid: "Dad! This Shen Yuhan is really going too far!"
"He actually dared to humiliate me and the Liu family in public. We can't let this go!"
Liu Yixin snorted coldly, his eyes like knives: "Shen Yuhan is disrespecting my Liu family. This is simply lawless!"
"I want an explanation from the Emperor tomorrow!"
After a while, in the court.
Liu Yixin and Liu Yunyun knelt together in the court, their faces filled with resentment and tears welling up in their eyes.
Liu Yunyun looked even more pitiful at this moment, causing almost all the ministers to look at her sideways.
Liu Yixin spoke coldly, his voice filled with anger: "Your Majesty, I came to court today to protect my family's reputation!"
"Shen Yuhan actually openly requested to cancel the engagement and ruin the reputation of my Liu family!"
"Have I ever taught my daughter improperly, to deserve being teased like this?"
"This marriage was personally chosen by His Majesty. His actions are disrespectful to His Majesty's will!"
Liu Yunyun sobbed non-stop, tears streaming down her face. "Your Majesty, I have been well-educated and well-mannered since childhood, and have never done anything improper."
"I am now being treated like a worn-out shoe. I cannot endure this humiliation. I beg Your Majesty to help me!"
There was an uproar in the court.
Several ministers thought to themselves that Liu Yixin's move was really too much.
But after all, it involves the imperial edict. If the matter continues to escalate, the court situation will probably become even more difficult to maintain a balance.
The emperor frowned, feeling rather embarrassed. He knew Shen Yuhan's loyalty.
But Liu Yixin was the Minister of Revenue after all, and held great power.
Moreover, the Liu family has good relations with many powerful people in the court. If the Liu family is completely offended, the court situation may change.
After thinking for a moment, the emperor said in a deep voice, "Lord Liu, I will make the final decision on this matter."
Liu Yixin still looked angry, and he said with a folded hand, "Your Majesty, please seek justice for the Liu family."
The emperor glanced around and finally compromised reluctantly: "Since Lord Liu and Miss Liu have such a request, then the engagement will continue for the time being."
"The Liu family is a loyal and honest family. The marriage contract issue needs to be properly resolved."
As soon as the emperor said this, a hint of joy immediately flashed in Liu Yunyun's eyes.
She kowtowed hurriedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Liu Yixin also thanked him repeatedly, feeling secretly proud in his heart, and his expression eased a little.
A few days later, the courtyard of the Marquis's Mansion was so quiet that even the sound of birdsong seemed particularly sparse.
The atmosphere in the mansion was as gloomy as his heart.
Shen Yuhan was used to keeping calm, but the turmoil of the day still made him feel heavy-hearted.
He is now confined in the palace. The emperor has punished him by ordering him to reflect on his mistakes for three months and has deducted all his salary.
This was not an unbearable punishment for Shen Yuhan.
Entering the study, Shen Yuhan was sitting alone at the large sandalwood desk.
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