It would be fine if Shen Qiangwei didn't turn things around, but now that she has come up with such a heaven-defying potion, we will have to rely on her to provide technical support in the future. A talent with such core values, the empress will give the face she deserves.
The Huo family is now caught in the crossfire. They have already tricked Chen Yin once, and now they are breaking off the engagement, which shows their snobbery to the fullest. Several major families are quite disdainful of this, but if they were in the same situation, they would make the same choice as the Huo family.
Chen Yin looked at his nose with his eyes and his heart with his nose, enjoying the fun.
Marshal Huo felt a chill on his back, and glanced at Shen Qiangwei lightly. His mind was churning, and he weighed the pros and cons in the shortest possible time. He stepped forward and bowed his head: "Your Majesty, Huo Yao and I have been busy with military affairs these days, and Miss Shen has been unable to spare any time, so the wedding date has been postponed again and again. Now that it has been mentioned, the two families can agree on a wedding date. What do you think, Miss Shen?"
The quiet hall was filled with the flashing of swords and sabers. Marshal Huo's smile was not visible in his eyes, and he felt very suffocated. He glanced at Chen Yin vaguely, expecting her to say something for him.
If Chen Yin could stand up to Chen Qiangwei for Huo Yao, the empress might give her face and marry Huo Yao to her out of consideration for their affection. In this way, not only would the Huo family be able to escape accountability, but Huo Yao would also have a better home.
But Chen Yin looked down at his toes, showing no intention of making a move.
Huo Yao's golden eyes dimmed, his brows were furrowed, and he was holding back a rage. He was unhappy about being kicked around like a commodity.
After going through all this, the Huo family has completely offended Shen Qiangwei. One can imagine what life will be like after getting married. Once bound, it will be for life, unless Shen Qiangwei is willing to divorce.
"Your Majesty, I don't want to. Miss Shen and I have different personalities. Forcing us together would only make us a pair of resentful couples. Now that the beast tide is raging on the border, I am willing to lead the troops there to help Your Majesty solve the problem!"
Huo Yao made this decision without consulting Marshal Huo. Seeing the gloomy expression on the Empress' face, Marshal Huo's face darkened slightly. He glared at his son and quickly apologized, "Your Majesty, Huo Yao doesn't know the seriousness of the matter. He grew up in a military area and knows nothing about love. Please don't be offended. I will teach him a lesson when I return."
Marshal Huo had an ugly expression on his face and felt very aggrieved. Due to the majesty of the empress and the engagement, he had to bite the bullet and go ahead. Even though he knew that Shen Qiangwei was resentful, he could only pinch his nose and marry his son to her.
Huo Yao lowered his head, clenched his fists, his golden eyes were cold, and he glanced at the triumphant Shen Qiangwei with disgust. His stomach churned, and he took a step forward, ignoring his father's threatening eyes.
"Your Majesty, I don't want to. I hope Your Majesty can think twice."
Every word he said was against Shen Qiangwei's rules, and she sneered in her heart.
The more unwilling you are, the more she wants to get it. Do you really think that you can marry her and enjoy a leisurely life?
You are not here when I am down, who are you when I am in glory?
Before the Empress could speak, Shen Qiangwei laughed at herself, "Yes, I am not worthy of Major General Huo. I am an orphan girl without a father or a mother. How can I be a match for the son of a general? It is only natural that you look down on me."
She nodded resignedly.
Xuan Ming and Shen Qilin's gazes fell on the father and son, like knives. Xuan Ming secretly hated him and sneered, "You two are treating our royal princess like cabbage, picking and choosing. First you broke off the engagement with Shen Yin and married off an unpopular second son, and now you're breaking off the engagement with Shen Qiangwei. How come your Huo family's status is so high that our princess is not worthy of you!?"
Xuan Ming was furious, his edge exposed, "How hateful! A son plays tricks on the princess twice! Do you really think there is no one left in our royal family?!"
Marshal Huo's face turned pale. He pleaded guilty in panic and grabbed his son, saying, "Don't speak nonsense in front of His Majesty!"
Huo Yao's golden eyes stared at him intently, his gaze stubborn and unyielding. The emotion in his eyes stung Marshal Huo, and he was dazed for a moment, feeling a sense of pity.
The Empress was dissatisfied and looked at Huo Yao coldly. She said in a gentle voice, "There are very few females in the country who can match Huo Yao's spiritual power level. Qiangwei is the most suitable for you. Isn't this the reason why you didn't want to marry Xiaoyin in the first place?"
"Young man, don't be so impulsive. I'll ask you again, are you willing to marry Qiangwei?"
This time it was not a discussion or an inquiry, but an order.
Huo Yao was not a fool, of course he could hear it. His face was tense and his heart was suppressed to the extreme. He knew that the empress was telling the truth, but the unwillingness and anger in his heart made it difficult for him to lower his head. He caught a glimpse of Shen Qiangwei's raised mouth corners and the coldness in her eyes, which made him even more suffocated.
Only a strand of white hair on his father's head made him lower his head, "I will obey your majesty's arrangements in everything."
The empress nodded in satisfaction. "We can't postpone it any longer. Let's set it for three days from now. I'll have people prepare for the wedding and I won't let you suffer any injustice."
After that, she paused, as if she had overlooked something, turned to Chen Yin, and asked tentatively: "A Yin, do you think this is feasible?"
Chen Yin’s obsession with Huo Yao was still vivid in her mind. It would have been fine if she was just a fool before, but Chen Yin now was completely different. The empress also secretly wanted to marry Huo Yao to Chen Yin. After all, a man like Huo Yao was rare.
But Chen Yin is a little out of control now. If she is thinking about Huo Yao, is it for love or for the army...
The empress narrowed her eyes, a little curious about her daughter's reaction. Even the empress herself couldn't tell whether she wanted Chen Yin to agree or refuse.
Shen Yin cursed inwardly and began to choke the Q&A session again.
Marshal Huo's last hope fell on Shen Yin, and he only hoped that she would help him because of her past relationship with Huo Yao.
Chen Yin paused, without further thought, "How can I make any rash comments on Major General Huo's marriage? This matter should be decided by the Queen Mother and Marshal Huo. I have no opinion."
Huo Yao himself had already agreed, so why was she so eager to get close to him, to act like a bootlicker? Following in the footsteps of the original owner, Chen Yin would never do something that would harm others for her own benefit.
A barely perceptible trace of satisfaction flashed across the empress's eyes, and she admired Chen Yin even more for being able to restrain herself from indulging in male beauty. If she contradicted her for Huo Yao, she would offend countless people and would be blinded by lust, making it difficult for her to accomplish anything great.
Although Huo Yao is precious, there are too many outstanding males in MSI.
The Empress nodded, "Then this matter is settled. Qiangwei, don't leave today. Stay and have dinner with us. Xuan Ming misses you. Spend more time with him when you have time in the future."
Shen Qiangwei was delighted, “Yes!”
A cold gaze flashed across Huo Yao like a poisonous snake, and a sneer rose in her heart. She had to let the Huo family know what the fate of being a fence-sitter would be.
Seeing that the dust had settled, Huo Yao's face turned pale, he lowered his head and said no more words. Marshal Huo just sighed in his heart, feeling powerless under the imperial power.
Moreover, their family was indeed dishonest in this matter. They let Chen Yin and Chen Qiangwei go, and the empress was holding back her anger.
"Mother Queen, this is the latest healing potion I've cracked. All the information is inside. Please, Mother Queen, set up a dedicated research and development team. This potion can effectively suppress the frenzy during estrus and prevent beast transformation."
The empress never expected such a surprise. Marquis Lu was also shocked and hurried over to take it.
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