His Majesty still loved Princess Yun'an after all. Although Consort Li was banished to the Cold Palace and the Third Prince was given poisoned wine, he did not hold a grudge against Princess Yun'an and still thought about choosing a consort for her.
Shen Tangning suddenly realized: "Is this Lord Chu?"
Chi Yan raised an eyebrow, his tone sympathetic: "Who else could it be but him?"
If His Majesty wants to choose a consort for the princess, then naturally he must choose someone with outstanding character and talent. Chu Mingyu is not yet married, so he is a hot commodity!
Shen Tangning thought to herself, "Lord Chu's worries are not without reason, because he was indeed the prince consort in his previous life."
But Princess Yun'an's initial target was not him, but... Liu Yifu.
It's not surprising, really. Apart from his poor background, Liu Yifu was impeccable in every other respect. He had no parents and didn't have to worry about his mother-in-law setting rules for him.
Princess Yun'an was undoubtedly tempted, but Liu Yifu refused, citing a childhood betrothal and a fiancée he had arranged when he was young.
Since he made such a statement, Emperor Chongde naturally could not force him to do something against his will.
However, refusing the royal family comes at a price. Liu Yifu's career path is difficult, and he has long reached the age for promotion but has yet to be promoted, partly due to this reason.
Shen Tangning's eyes were filled with complex emotions: "Lord Chu doesn't want to be the imperial son-in-law?"
Chi Yan's eyes held an ambiguous meaning: "Isn't this obvious? After more than ten years of hard study, who doesn't have some ambition and aspirations?"
Becoming a prince consort meant having no real power and being ineligible for an official career. Anyone with a modicum of ambition would be unwilling to take on this hot potato.
Moreover, Princess Yun'an is renowned, and very few people dare to provoke her.
A thoughtful look flashed in her eyes: "In that case, why don't you remind him?"
Chi Yan paused, then slowly glanced at her: "How should I remind her?"
Shen Tangning cleared her throat: "As far as I know, Princess Yun'an prefers handsome men."
He raised an eyebrow, a hint of hesitation in his eyes: "Our looks are a gift from our parents, we can't let him ruin his face, can we?"
She touched her nose, her tone meaningful: "It's not like there's no other way."
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Princess's Residence.
"Princess, you can't go without food and water!"
Yun An sat in front of the mirror, her expression numb, her eyes still red. She gave a mocking smirk: "My brother is dead, my mother has been banished to the cold palace, what am I still alive for?"
The maids knelt on the ground, and the old woman's eyes were full of heartache: "Princess, that's why you must cherish your health. Otherwise, how much pain would Her Majesty suffer? She has just experienced the pain of losing her son. If something were to happen to you, how would she go on living?"
Yun An bit her lip until it bled, her eyes flashing with hatred: "Why, why is Father so cruel? Didn't he used to love my brother the most?"
The old woman wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her voice filled with undisguised heartache: "Princess, Her Majesty only has you left. You must pull yourself together, otherwise who will avenge His Highness?"
Yun An clenched her fists. The pain brought her to a more awake state. Her eyes gradually shifted from numbness to gloom. She closed them briefly.
"You're right, I must avenge my brother."
She opened her eyes again, and the hatred in them was chilling.
"Those who have hurt him will not get away with this!"
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