He immediately took off his clothes, saying, "Shuyuan, don't be afraid, I'll take responsibility for all the consequences!"
From the bed came the prince's heavy breathing and Jiang Shuyuan's sobbing.
Qi Jingxuan was overjoyed outside the door.
The next morning, the prince from the Western Regions was caught red-handed by Eunuch Wu and brought before the emperor.
Do you know you're wrong?
"Your Majesty, this is Shuyuan's first time. You certainly haven't touched her. Your Majesty, I don't want the princess anymore. I want Jiang Shuyuan!"
"Your Majesty! It's all my fault, please kill me! I'll take all the blame!"
Jiang Shuyuan knelt on the ground and kept begging for mercy.
"Shut up! When did it become your place to speak, you lowly wretch? This is a crime that could implicate nine generations of your family! You think you can take all the blame? You're just being hypocritical after getting the benefit for yourself!"
Qi Jingxuan deliberately exaggerated the seriousness of the matter.
The group remained silent for a while.
"However, there is a solution. I think your sister is intelligent, lively, and lovely. It wouldn't be bad for her to take your position as Consort Shuyuan! Also, there is a document here. As long as you two sign and affix your fingerprints, I will release Consort Jiang to return to the country with you. Moreover, she will be married off with the rites of a princess!"
Upon hearing of this wonderful opportunity, the prince from the Western Regions immediately snatched it to examine it.
The document clearly stated his affair with Jiang Shuyuan, but when he thought about how Shuyuan had remained a virgin for so long in the palace, he realized she must have suffered a lot for him.
Men from the Western Regions have always been upright and honest; how could they possibly abandon their women?
Without hesitation, he signed and put his fingerprint on the document.
Seeing that the prince had already made his move, Jiang Shuyuan figured she was going to die anyway, so she decided to sign the agreement first.
Holding this certificate, the Emperor knew that from now on, it would be the heads of the Prince of Dingyuan's lineage. If he were to rebel while guarding the border because of Jiang Shuyuan's marriage, then the Emperor would kill all of his clansmen first!
"Go back and try to persuade your sister!"
Jiang Shuyuan couldn't believe that the Emperor had let her go so easily.
"Prince of the Western Regions, as long as Jiang Shuhua is willing to become Consort Shuyuan, then you should return to your country as soon as possible. Of course, there's no need for a grand send-off, but I will prepare all the dowry at the border to ensure your glorious return! What do you say?"
"Your Majesty, I thank you!" The prince from the Western Regions had been here for almost half a month, and this was the first time he had addressed Qi Jingxuan as a subject and even knelt down.
It's surprising that an unfavored concubine in the harem could have such a significant role.
For the sake of her love, Jiang Shuyuan immediately went back to persuade her sister, but to her surprise, Jiang Shuhua agreed as soon as she opened her mouth.
"What? Why did my sister agree so quickly?"
"Sister, don't worry. I've actually liked the Emperor for a long time. I didn't want to compete with you for your husband, but now that you're going to elope with the prince, I'll definitely do my best to be a good Consort Shuyuan for you in Yuquan Palace!!!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuyuan happily hugged her younger sister!
"Thank you, sister. You must be careful while you are alone in the palace. It's best to be cautious in everything you do. This place is not like the border. Everyone here is very shrewd and full of schemes. I've seen enough of this in the past two years. Sister, please be careful!"
Jiang Shuhua nodded after listening, not taking it to heart. She thought that as long as the emperor favored her, what did those other women matter?
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