PFC Chapter 301: Discussion of countermeasures at the General's Mansion
Chapter 301: Discussion of countermeasures at the General's Mansion
Luo Ying hesitated to speak. The Great Emperor Zhenwu was afraid that she would directly say no, so he quickly raised his eyebrows and said casually: "It's okay, don't feel burdened! No matter what choice you make, I will be by your side and protect you! As long as you need me, I will be by your side at the first time!"
When Luo Ying heard him say this, she remembered that he always appeared in time to save her in times of crisis. Her eyes moistened instantly and she choked up and said, "Brother Taixuan, I don't know how to repay you for your kindness..."
The Great Emperor Zhenwu put his finger on her lips, looked at her affectionately, and said very gently: "I don't need you to repay my love. You just need to know that I love you. I have loved you for decades and will continue to love you."
He smiled bitterly and said, "I finally understand why Lord Cangmo waited for you for ten million years. If it were me, I would also wait for you forever!"
Luo Ying collapsed instantly after hearing his words, threw herself into his arms, and said with a sob: "Don't be so nice to me, it will be difficult for me to make a choice. I feel like I owe the rest of you no matter who I choose."
Emperor Zhenwu hugged her tightly and said, "Don't feel indebted. Choose according to your own love. The most important thing is that you can be happy. It doesn't matter who you choose."
Shao Hanyue and Xiao Qingxiu were moved to tears after hearing what Emperor Zhenwu said.
In the Wang family mansion, Wang Hua learned that Wang Shouren had escaped from his marriage and went to the general's mansion to snatch the bride. He flew into a rage and shouted at the servants, "Why didn't you stop the young master?"
The servant said aggrievedly: "Master, you know the young master's temper. We can't stop him at all!"
Wang Hua paced back and forth anxiously and said, "What should I do? What should I do? This rebellious son openly came to the residence of the General Guarding the Country to snatch the bride. What if the Duke of the Country blames him?"
The servant said tremblingly: "I heard that the Duke of Zhenguo has a bad temper! Will he get angry and kill the young master..."
Wang Hua's face changed drastically, and he shouted angrily: "Shut up and stop talking nonsense."
After waiting for three days, Wang Shouren still didn't come home. Wang Hua was restless and slammed the table and said, "No, I have to go to the General's Mansion to apologize to the Duke of Zhenguo in person and find out what the Duke of Zhenguo has done with that rebellious son. Why hasn't he come back in three days?"
After saying this, he rushed to the residence of the General who Guards the Country with his servants.
In the General's Mansion, the four discussed for three full days but could not come to a conclusion.
Shao Hanyue said anxiously: "What should we do? It's been three days, and this prince has no intention of returning. Lord Cangmo is a well-known stubborn old man in the heavens. No one can change his decision. I think he will not marry my sister back this time. He really won't leave!"
Xiao Qingxiu also said anxiously: "What should I do? Now that he has discovered the swap, it will be even harder to use this method in the future."
Emperor Zhenwu looked at Luo Ying and said with a wry smile: "Only I am so stupid. When I was in Qin State, I was fooled by your trick of switching things up."
Luo Ying looked at the Great Emperor Zhenwu and smiled awkwardly, saying, "Isn't that so that you can take over the imperial power as soon as possible?"
Emperor Zhenwu looked at Luo Ying affectionately and said sadly, "I would rather not have the imperial power than have you trick me into marrying someone else. Do you know how much it hurt me? I couldn't get out of the shadow for decades, and I can't trust anyone since then. Even the person I love the most has deceived me, who else in the world can I trust?"
Luo Ying was extremely heartbroken when she heard his words. She held his hand, tears welling in her eyes, and choked up as she said, "I'm sorry, Brother Taixuan. I didn't know this incident would hurt you so much."
Emperor Zhenwu patted her hands and said meaningfully: "Although Lord Cangmo and I are rivals in love, as men, we really don't want the person we love the most to give us to other women like objects. You can not love us, but don't force us to others."
Luo Ying felt like a fishbone choked his throat after hearing what he said, and he didn't know how to answer him.
After hearing what Emperor Zhenwu said, Xiao Qingxiu blurted out, "We can't let Ying Shuai really marry Lord Cangmo's host! The immortals and mortals can't marry each other!"
Shao Hanyue suddenly blurted out: "Unless..."
Several people asked her in surprise: "Unless what?"
Shao Hanyue said seriously: "Unless you can only be husband and wife in name only, but not in reality, then you should not be punished."
Luo Ying asked in surprise: "Can this help him overcome the tribulation successfully?"
Shao Hanyue said: "Whether this method can successfully help him overcome the tribulation is hard to say, but at least it can stabilize his emotions, help him get into official career, and establish meritorious service."
Luo Ying thought for a moment and said, "This is also a good idea."
Luo Ying looked at the Great Emperor Zhenwu and said, "What are you going to do about Brother Taixuan? If your bride is robbed in public, won't you lose face?"
Shao Hanyue said proudly: "This is not difficult to do. Just say that the Duke of Zhenguo was touched by Prince Wang's deep affection for Miss Luo and decided to help them achieve their goal. He recognized Miss Luo as his adopted sister and married her as the adopted sister of the general who defends the country!"
Xiao Qingxiu laughed and said, "That's right! That snobbish father of Prince Wang will not look down on our Yingshuai. It's like marrying into the family of the Great General Guarding the Nation. He has power and financial support from the richest man in the capital. But the Wang family has taken advantage of him."
Emperor Zhenwu looked at Luo Ying and asked, "What do you think?"
Luo Ying looked at the Great Emperor Zhenwu and asked, "Is this too unfair to you?"
The Great Emperor Zhenwu raised his eyebrows and said, "No way! Since he has robbed me of my bride, this is the only way for the three of us to have a proper ending. Everyone will also think that I, the Duke of Zhenguo, am sensible and reasonable."
Emperor Zhenwu hesitated, then said in a suppressed tone, "It's just that... I'm afraid that if you stay in his house for too long, your relationship will get out of control."
Luo Ying's heart sank, and he didn't know how to respond. Shao Hanyue said proudly, "Don't worry about this, Immortal Lord. There are many passionate suitors around my sister, and my sister has always been able to control the bottom line."
Emperor Zhenwu looked at Luo Ying and sighed, "I believe you would keep your bottom line with others, but Lord Cangmo is different. After all, you two have been in love for 10 million years. Even Hua Yuchen is afraid that you and him will rekindle your old love, so she stopped you from coming..."
Luo Ying said suppressedly: "I will control myself. After all, love between immortals and mortals is a taboo. If we cross the line, both he and I will be punished. That will not only fail to help him, but will also harm him. I know the stakes and will be careful!"
Emperor Zhenwu looked at Luo Ying deeply and said in a suppressed tone, "That's the only way. I hope I can help him successfully overcome the calamity this time and return to heaven as soon as possible."
Luo Ying said with emotion: "Thank you, Brother Taixuan."
Emperor Zhenwu said very gently: "As long as you want to do something, I will do my best to help you, even if it means sacrificing my own life..."
When Luo Ying heard this, she was struck by lightning. She quickly covered his mouth and said, "I don't allow you to say that. I have already repaid you for your debt. I don't want you to love me with your life anymore!"
The Great Emperor Zhenwu looked at Luo Ying affectionately, their eyes met, and a trace of affection flowed between them.
At this time, the attendant came to report: "Duke Zhenguo, Nanjing Minister of Personnel Wang Hua wants to see you."
Zhenwu Emperor came back to his senses and said to Luo Ying, "Your future father-in-law is here. Let's go and listen to what he has to say."
Luo Ying smiled awkwardly and followed Emperor Zhenwu to the main hall.
When Wang Hua saw the Great Emperor Zhenwu coming to the main hall with Luo Ying beside him, he was shocked and said in horror: "Duke Zhenguo, I came here today specifically to apologize to you."
Emperor Zhenwu pretended to be puzzled and asked, "What's the matter?"
Wang Hua clasped his hands together and bowed deeply, saying tremblingly: "I have failed to educate my son well. He is naughty by nature. He is also too confident and arrogant because he has achieved success at a young age. He actually... came to the residence of the General Guarding the Country to rob the bride. I am really ashamed of the Duke of the Country!"