Although Sheng Yun didn't quite understand what Wei Shuwan meant, he knew her good intentions and nodded in agreement.
After checking on Wei Shuwan, Sheng Yun relayed the news of her safety to Sun Lurong and Wei Chengxiu before leaving the Dali Temple prison. Once in the carriage, Yingnu asked from the front, "Miss, are we returning to the manor?"
"Don't go back to the manor, go to the palace."
She always had to try before she was satisfied.
...
For the past two days, Zhu Haogan seemed to have been waiting for Sheng Yunqiu to come to the East Palace gate. As soon as he heard that she wanted to see him, he ordered someone to take her to the small garden in the South Garden of the East Palace.
Although it was late autumn, the Eastern Palace was never short of beautiful scenery, especially this small garden. In spring and summer, it did not seem particularly amazing, but in autumn and winter, its rarity became apparent.
When all other trees have withered, this place is bursting with vibrant colors, a riot of hues that makes one momentarily lose track of time and find themselves in the warm, awakening days of spring.
The two sat in the pavilion, and Zhu Haogan proudly listed each of the rare flowers and herbs, explaining how the gardeners had carefully cultivated them to bloom in the chilly autumn season.
But Sheng Yun had no interest in the beautiful scenery before her. After listening for a while, she couldn't bear it any longer, so she stood up and interrupted him: "Brother Crown Prince, the reason I came to the palace to see you today is that I have something to ask of you."
The smile that had been plastered on Zhu Haogan's face just a moment ago vanished. "For the Wei family?"
Sheng Yun was slightly surprised, but upon further reflection, since her brother, the Crown Prince, already knew her feelings for Wei Chengxiu, it wasn't surprising that he guessed she had come to plead for the Wei family.
He nodded. "Yes. Uncle Wei was framed, but the Censorate didn't investigate anything before impeaching Uncle Wei before His Majesty. It's clear..."
"Enough!" Zhu Hao interrupted Sheng Yun sharply, asking bluntly, "Yun'er, are you trying to save your Uncle Wei or your Brother A-Xiu?"
Sheng Yun replied frankly, "It's all for..."
Ah Xiu's brother's family is just as important as her own.
Zhu Haogan seemed to be able to see through her clear, bright eyes to her heart, and his anger flared up. He suppressed his anger and asked her, "What are you willing to do to save the Wei family, Yun'er?"
Sheng Yun frowned slightly. "What does my Crown Prince brother want me to do?"
Having said all that, Zhu Haogan was no longer willing to beat around the bush and simply stated bluntly: "Would you be willing to become my Crown Princess in exchange for the lives of the Wei clan?"
Sheng Yunqing's eyes sharpened, and she froze.
“What, you’re unwilling? You should know that even when your grandfather entered the palace, your father didn’t summon him. If no one can plead for the Wei family, they will surely die.”
After a long silence, Sheng Yun asked, puzzled, "If I agree to marry you, can you save the Wei family?"
"Of course, I mean what I say."
“But His Majesty is always fair and impartial, and will not show favoritism just because you are the Crown Prince,” Sheng Yun continued to probe.
Zhu Haogan revealed a smug and mysterious smile: "I have evidence to prove Wei Zheng's innocence."
"Heh, so you already had the key evidence in your hands?" Sheng Yun pondered for a moment, then had a new guess: "Or perhaps, you were involved in all of this? Did you also play a part in framing Uncle Wei?"
Zhu Haogan declined to comment, only urging, "Think carefully, the life and death of the Wei family now rests on your decision."
Sheng Yun slowly nodded to Zhu Haogan and said "Okay".
Zhu Haogan's eyes lit up instantly, "Yun'er, you're willing?"
How despicable!
Zhu Haogan was stunned; it turned out she had just been deliberately teasing him.
Seeing that he was angry, Sheng Yun was not intimidated and said bluntly, "Even if I really agree to marry you, Brother A-Xiu will still be a thorn in your side. You will always mind that I compromised with you for her sake. You will not treat me sincerely, and you will not truly let him go. Sooner or later, you will still have to remove this thorn by the root!"
"If that's the case, why should I sacrifice myself?"
As Sheng Yun said these words, a thought flashed through her mind: Sister Shuwan was right after all.
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