She wasn't sure if Feng Mo Ran had actually come to her rescue, but she knew one thing: she couldn't afford to get involved with Feng Mo Ran.
"However, I have indeed heard that the Empress Dowager intends to match you with the Second Prince. Now that the Imperial Noble Consort is in power, the Second Prince is also favored. It is only a matter of time before the Second Prince gains the fame and status he desires. At that time, he and you, Shuang'er, would certainly not be too bad a match."
Mu Chenshuang nodded and said, "Regardless of the Empress Dowager's thoughts or the Second Prince's future status, I only want to make my own decision regarding my future marriage."
How could she not hear the probing meaning in the Empress's words? There was no need for her to hide it. There was no way she and Feng Mozhan could ever be together. Even if the Empress Dowager issued an imperial decree, she would not compromise.
The Empress chuckled softly: "Indeed, Shuang'er, now that you're with Crown Prince Junheng, it's hard for you to take a fancy to any other prince. A dragon among men like Crown Prince Junheng is indeed hard to resist."
Mu Chenshuang remained silent and did not respond.
"But Shuang'er, do you really have no feelings for Nan Zhi?" the Empress suddenly asked seriously.
Mu Chenshuang lowered her eyes. She had no way to answer the Empress's question. As for Shen Nanzhi, she could only apologize. If it were the original owner of this body, she would probably be willing to choose Shen Nanzhi. But she was not herself after all. She could only treat Shen Nanzhi as a friend and family member.
Seeing that Mu Chengshuang did not speak, the Empress sighed slightly and did not say anything more. She only said, "Shuang'er, the road ahead of you will not be easy. So-called love is the least worthwhile thing to consider in this ever-changing world. More importantly, how much do you really know about the person you think is a good match?"
Mu Chenshuang was well aware of the Empress's implication. She knew very little about Fu Junheng, while he seemed to know her perfectly well.
"So Shuang'er, you'd better weigh the pros and cons carefully and not let others blind you."
Mu Chenshuang lowered her eyes and replied, "Thank you for the reminder, Your Majesty. Shuang'er understands."
The Empress said nothing more and told her to leave.
After Mu Chenshuang left.
Furong helped the Empress back to Fengyi Palace. She asked worriedly, "Your Majesty, do you really think the Empress Dowager will issue an imperial decree to allow Princess Weiyang and the Second Prince to be together?"
The Empress's words to Princess Weiyang were actually intended to find out her thoughts on the Second Prince. After all, if the two were to get together, the Imperial Noble Consort's power would grow, which would be extremely detrimental to the Empress.
The Empress said calmly, "No!"
Furong was surprised.
“Crown Prince Junheng has openly been with Princess Weiyang. If Princess Weiyang has no objections, the Empress Dowager will naturally consider it.”
Therefore, the most important thing is Mu Chenshuang's own thoughts. If she is willing, the Empress Dowager may issue an imperial decree, but if Mu Chenshuang is not willing, the Empress Dowager cannot disregard Fu Junheng and force an imperial decree.
Furong breathed a sigh of relief, "It would be really good if Princess Weiyang could be with General Shen."
The Empress remained silent.
Inside the Cining Palace.
An hour later, the Empress Dowager awoke.
Feng Guche remained on guard and did not allow anyone to enter.
The Empress Dowager knew about what happened last night. "The person I saw last night did look like Shuang'er, but I know it definitely wasn't her."
"Why is Mother so certain?"
"I am not senile. I know Shuang'er very well. Although I did intend to marry Shuang'er to that child Mo Ran, I have never mentioned it to her. What reason would she have to harm me? Even if she knew, I know she would not harm me for that reason. I am afraid that someone wants to frame her."
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