diskusbooks Chapter 315 Can the Engagement Be Cancelled?
Chapter 315 Can the Engagement Be Cancelled?
The emperor is not a person who cares about trivial matters. Moreover, Shen Li has made great contributions, so any reward is not excessive. Why would he care about those things?
He immediately waved his hand and said to Eunuch Chang, "Pass on my decree, confer the title of Miss Shen..."
He turned to look at Fang Yao, "What do you think we should give her?"
Without waiting for Fang Yao to speak, Shen Li knelt down hurriedly and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to use this merit to exchange for a favor."
"Oh? What grace? Tell me about it."
"This subject would like to ask His Majesty to cancel the marriage between this subject and the eldest prince."
emperor......
Fang Yao......
After hearing Shen Li's request, both of them were stunned.
After a while, the emperor coughed uncomfortably, looked up and said to Eunuch Chang, "Well, Old Chang, why do I feel a little cold here?"
Eunuch Chang quickly bowed over, offered his hand to help the emperor up, and said, "It's cold out there, I'll help you to the Empress Dowager. We've seen the black bear, and the Empress Dowager is waiting to have a bear meat feast with you."
Fang Yao was dumbfounded. He looked at Shen Li, then at the quick steps of the Emperor and Eunuch Chang. He stood up with a start and went to chase after the Emperor.
Shen Li was still kneeling there when the people in front of her disappeared.
I could only shake my head helplessly and get up from the ground.
In a blink of an eye, the people waiting to slaughter the black bear were still staring at her. When they saw her looking at them, they quickly lowered their heads and pretended to be busy.
Fang Yao and the emperor didn't even turn their heads. As they walked away, Fang Yao complained, "Your Majesty, you are so unkind. I didn't even realize it. But you left without a second thought, catching me off guard."
"If I don't leave quickly, am I supposed to stay here and issue an order to dissolve their engagement?"
"Then...if you just leave like this, what if she brings it up again?"
"What do I care about her? She's your niece, you figure it out."
"Where can I find a solution? I was really frightened by this kid today. I didn't expect her to make such a request."
"I just don't understand. Chen'er is a prince, he has everything he wants. Why does your niece just look down on him? Fang Yao, you are also responsible for this."
Fang Yao was stunned. "What responsibility do I have?"
"You didn't say anything good for the eldest prince. You kept praising your niece all the time. This is all your fault."
If the person in front of him was not the emperor, Fang Yao would have almost cursed.
"Your niece is indeed a good person. Your Majesty can't stop people from talking about her, right?"
"I don't care. Chen'er hasn't come back yet. I can't make a decision without his consent. I have to wait for him to come back and let them talk it out."
"Your Majesty, when you granted the marriage, didn't you issue the decree without waiting for Li'er's consent?"
The emperor paused and turned to look at Fang Yao, "Fang Yao, your niece wants to break off the engagement. Are you behind this?"
"Your Majesty," Fang Yao began to scratch his head anxiously, "You must not wrongly accuse a good person. If I looked down on the eldest prince, I would say so clearly. I will not do the kind of mean thing that backstabs others."
"Hmph," the Emperor said, moving forward again with a poised attitude. "You can be considered a good person? Would a good person take advantage of a war and set fire to both sides? What kind of good person would do that?"
"Hehe," Fang Yao laughed broadly, "Your Majesty, please be happy if you want to. I know you've been very happy for a long time. Tell me the truth, did I do a good job this time?"
Hey.
The emperor also laughed.
"Well done! I'll give you a good reward later. You're a natural born warrior, always looking for battle. Your nose is as sharp as a dog's. Honestly, the Northern Di and Western Qiang wouldn't have guessed we were responsible for this incident. Now, let's ask your niece later: did she leave any traces?"
"She definitely didn't stay," Fang Yao turned around to see if Shen Li had caught up. "Your Majesty, hurry up, she's right behind us. Be careful not to be caught up by her, or we'll have to ask for your order again."
Without saying a word, the emperor grabbed Eunuch Chang's arm and walked forward with big strides.
How could I still look like I’m afraid of the cold and weak?
Shen Li followed them not far away, and finally reached the outside of the empress dowager's bedroom, but was stopped by Eunuch Chang.
Eunuch Chang touched his beardless chin and smiled flatteringly, which gave Shen Li goosebumps.
"Hello, Miss Shen. I am waiting here out of good will. I have something to say to you."
Shen Li looked at him warily.
Bullshit kindly wait for her.
Without even looking, one could tell that it was the emperor's order that he wait here specifically.
"Do you mean to say that you shouldn't mention breaking off the engagement with the eldest prince in front of the empress dowager?" Shen Li asked.
"Oh my, Miss Shen is really smart. You already knew it before I even said anything. Yes, yes, that's what I wanted to tell you. The Empress Dowager..."
"Okay, I agree. Don't bother making up stories." Shen Li stopped him and said without a smile.
Eunuch Chang was stunned, and his old face actually felt a little hot.
Just as he was about to add a few more words, he saw Mu Heng walking towards him quickly from outside.
"Eunuch Chang, please tell the emperor I want to see him."
Eunuch Chang tutted and said, "Master Mu, the Queen Mother and the Emperor are waiting for dinner inside. Is there something urgent that you come here at this time? If not, please wait a moment. The Emperor is in a good mood today. Can you let him eat more happily first?"
Mu Heng smiled when he heard this and said to him, "Eunuch Chang, go in and tell him. I guarantee that the emperor will be in a better mood after hearing what I say."
Got it.
Eunuch Chang turned and entered the house.
Just as Shen Li was about to follow in, she heard Mu Heng say, "Miss Shen, please stay."
He cupped his hands and said politely, "I heard that you hunted that black bear. Did you hunt it with others or alone?"
"I hunted alone." Shen Li said.
"Well, can you show me the weapons you use to hunt bears?"
Shen Li hesitated for a moment, and at this moment, Eunuch Chang came out, "Master Mu, please come in, the emperor is waiting inside."
Mu Heng nodded, extended his hand to invite Shen Li to walk in front, and then followed in.
The Emperor sat next to the Empress Dowager, watching Mu Heng stride in. He was in a very good mood today, and even teased Mu Heng when he saw him. "What's up? Did you hear about the bear meat banquet and come here to eat some meat?"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Mu Heng also smiled, knelt down and saluted, saying, "Congratulations, Your Majesty."
"Oh? Where does your happiness come from?"
"I just led my men to slaughter that black bear. Despite its size, it had only a small hole in the middle of its forehead. No other scars were visible. After peeling off the skin, the hole became more apparent. Inside, I discovered a small weapon. I've never seen anything like it before, so I cleaned it and brought it to you. Your Majesty, please examine it."