With just two words, he understood the helplessness and forbearance in her words, the anger and grievance in her eyes, and understood her choice.
"You two, go and propose to your father."
The guard let go of Chu Xue'er, and she slumped on the ground, lowering her head to hide the sternness and unwillingness in her eyes. If she became the royal concubine of Prince An, Chu Yunxi would not be able to marry Prince An again, and the power of the Chu family would not do anything for her.
Used by King An.
What she wants is not only the name of a princess, she has always wanted a mother to honor the world and be the queen of a country.
It's not that she has never had an idea of the prince, but the prince is monolithic and unreasonable. She can't kick him or push him away, so she can only choose Prince An.
She and Chu Yunxi were obviously young ladies from the same mansion, but they had to distinguish themselves in terms of superiority and inferiority. She was the concubine and she was the concubine!
They studied together since childhood, but she is better than her in all subjects, better at painting, better at dancing, better at playing the piano, better at playing chess, better at handwriting, and even better at embroidery.
!
No matter how hard she tried, she could not surpass this sister in any subject. Only emotionally, she was dull and ignorant. If she just pretended to her, she would be able to show her heart to others, but now...
She must become the queen, the most noble woman, and step on Chu Yunxi forever.
Chu Yunxi looked at Chu Xueer biting her lip, unwilling to give up, and smiled, smiling brightly, asking for nothing, this is good, the future is long. She will pay back their debts one by one!
Jun Lingyun was dazzled by Chu Yunxi's smile. When she smiled, her eyebrows were curved and she had two small dimples. She was extremely beautiful.
However, he couldn't even remember the last time she smiled like this at him?
"Prince! You are becoming more and more majestic."
A sharp shout came in at an inappropriate time, and a woman wearing a phoenix crown and gorgeous clothes approached with an upright attitude.
Concubine Xiao! The biological mother of Jun Hongyan, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Xiao. Since the late empress gave birth and died, she has become the most noble woman in the palace.
Except for not giving her the position of queen, the emperor gave her all the other favors he could give her. Even the phoenix crown was worn by her, and she also exercised the rights of the queen in the palace.
Jun Lingyun's eyes narrowed slightly. Every time he saw this woman holding his mother's dignity on her head, he wanted to cut off her head. But he still had to ninja salute her:
"The royal concubine."
"The prince is now the one who can even decide the prince's marriage. Since ancient times, marriage, parents' orders, and matchmaker's words have always been the same. The Holy One is still with me. Does the prince want to overtake me?"
When a big hat is pulled off, even if the emperor doesn't have any grudges, what will the officials think?
"The noble concubine has misunderstood. Prince An and his sister-in-law cherish each other. His Highness the Crown Prince just wants to consummate a marriage."
Chu Yunxi stepped forward to salute and blocked Jun Lingyun behind him.
Jun Lingyun didn't expect that this little woman would stand in front of him in an attitude of protecting him. How many years has he been waiting for this moment? Did he let him wait?
"Yunxi, good boy, you must have misunderstood something. Your Majesty and I are already aware of the matter between you and Yan'er. Don't worry, we will definitely make the decision for you. Even Xue'er Hua'er deserves to be with me.
Stay close to me!"
Chu Xueer's face turned pale, and she lowered her head in shame and anger, fearing that the hatred on her face would be revealed. She would definitely not spare these people who looked down on her in the future.
Concubine Xiao took Chu Yunxi's hand and her tone was very caring. She was the same in her previous life, always acting like a loving elder to her.
But when she was tortured to the point of death by Jun Hongyan and Chu Xueer, she didn't see this person come out to say a word for her. She knew that those kindnesses were also fake, all of them were fake.
Chu Yunxi calmly withdrew his hand,
"Empress, as long as Prince An lives up to my sister and gives him a deep love for getting pregnant before we are married, I can no longer care about Prince An's attempt to slander my reputation."
Concubine Xiao frowned, when did this damn girl become so thoughtful and unexpectedly fall into the trap? Didn't she have an unwavering love for Yan'er?
"Yunxi, I know you are thin-skinned. Let's talk about this later."
"There is no need to say it again later. I will make it clear to you now. I, Chu Yunxi, the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion, have been accused of marrying His Highness the Crown Prince since I was born. I am His Highness the Prince's son in life, and his ghost in death. In this life,
My husband will only be His Highness the Crown Prince."
Jun Lingyun listened to the words he warned her, and they came out of her mouth like an oath. Like the sound of nature, it invaded his heart, turned the river upside down, and stirred up his almost dead soul.
The others were not shocked. Jun Hongyan felt that Chu Yunxi today was not as dull as before. She was so beautiful that she was dazzling, but it seemed that she could no longer catch her, and she felt lost for a moment.
Chu Xueer gritted her teeth with hatred when she thought of this emotionally stupid sister who suddenly had a brain and enlightened her.
The people at the palace banquet couldn't hear clearly what was being said outside even if they raised their ears. Even those in higher ranks couldn't see it. It scratched their hearts and lungs, but they couldn't ask, so they secretly looked at the emperor.
The little eunuch came in and out saying something, and the emperor's face changed from livid to calm.
Concubine Xiao was filled with anger, she dared to disobey her! The pressure of being in a high position did not make Chu Yunxi bow down.
"The Emperor has ordered a banquet~"
The little eunuch suddenly came out and sang the emperor's order loudly.
No matter how angry Concubine Xiao was, she knew that this was not the time to show off her anger. The emperor clearly did not want to deal with the matter at this time, so he directly ordered a banquet. He snorted coldly, rolled up his sleeves and turned around to return to the palace.
Chu Yunxi took Jun Lingyun's hand and clasped their fingers together.
"Your Highness, let's go in too."
Jun Lingyun's eyes flashed slightly, was she going to attend today's palace banquet as his future princess?
She had always lived in seclusion, rarely attending banquets, and never appeared by his side as his fiancée.
Chu Yunxi looked at his dazed look, losing all his sharpness and cruelty. He was as shy as a young boy in spring, and suddenly felt that he was a little cute like this.
Ahem, what was she thinking? How could the all-powerful Yama be cute?
She held his hand, and they walked side by side. When they reached the palace gate, she was half a step behind him, but he refused and pulled her to her side again.
"Your Highness, this is inconsistent with etiquette."
"If I say yes, then we will." Jun Lingyun returned to his former domineering self.
When everyone saw them entering hand in hand, one black and one red, both extremely noble, they were dazzled. The man was talented and the woman was beautiful, they were a perfect match. Some ladies turned away in shame.
"This is the eldest lady of the Chu family? How can she be completely different from before?"
"Yeah, I remember she seems to have no salt."
"Shh, keep your voice down, I am the future princess."
"What kind of princess? I don't think so."
Everyone whispered quietly.
General Chu's eyes widened. His eldest daughter had been desperate a few days ago and insisted on breaking off the engagement and marrying King An. Just now, King An was shouting outside the palace, asking to marry her.
Why are you going out with His Highness the Crown Prince and attending a banquet? Could it be that you were coerced by His Highness the Crown Prince?