Mu Jingyan got his wish and married Xiao Yujue as his concubine in a glorious manner. The wedding was as luxurious as when Xiao Yujue married the prince.
Xiao Yujue refused the Queen Mother's marriage offer because of her, which made Mu Jingrui look at him with admiration.
Although the Zheng family and the Mu family have added to their sworn hatred, the prince has sent them invitations for marrying his concubine, so he must give them face no matter what.
Shangguan Wan Ning also came to the Prince's Mansion with her parents to celebrate.
She had a headache listening to the noisy joy and noisy voices, so she made an excuse and went to the secluded garden alone.
Shangguan Wan Ning sat in the pavilion, holding her chin and looking up at the night sky. The stars were like pairs of eyes, as if they could see through her thoughts.
"It's cold, so don't wear warm clothes. What should you do if you catch a cold?"
A familiar voice sounded. Before Shangguan Wan Ning could react, her shoulders sank and she wore a cloak.
She quickly stood up, took off her cloak and handed it back, bowing and saluting.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. The wind has picked up and it is indeed a bit chilly. I should go back."
Shangguan Wan Ning doesn't want to be alone with Xiao Zhenting. She hates this man, and this emotion has been deeply engraved in her body.
"Ning'er, do you really hate me that much?"
Xiao Zhenting blocked Shangguan Wanning's way, lowered his head and said softly: "Do you still remember that you told me before that you like to look at flowers and admire the moon with me, and you also like to listen to me reciting poems and writing poems?"
Shangguan Wan Ning closed her eyes involuntarily.
Such a scene reappeared in her mind, and she wanted to slap herself twice.
I was so blind at first that I thought Xiao Zhenting was a gentle and gentle man.
"Ning'er, although I married your sister, the position of my principal concubine has always been vacant. I'm waiting for you."
Xiao Zhenting grabbed Shangguan Wan Ning's hand and tried to take her into his arms.
Shangguan Wan Ning struggled to push Xiao Zhenting away, took a few steps back and stared at him. "Your Highness, please respect yourself."
Xiao Zhenting didn't want to offend Shangguan Wanning, so he took a few steps back, took a deep breath, and his eyes were full of affection.
"Ning'er, I'm sorry, I miss you so much, that's why I lost my temper. Don't be angry, I won't touch you again."
Shangguan Wan Ning secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She was confused and wanted to leave, but Xiao Zhenting still kept pestering her.
"Ning'er, I know you still have me in your heart. You must have been instigated by Mu Jingrui to alienate me. Do you believe me once? This man is very powerful. He approaches you and treats you well because he wants to use Shangguan.
It’s just that the family’s power has risen, don’t let him deceive you again.”
Shangguan Wan Ning's heart ached violently, and she closed her eyes sadly.
She had been worrying about how to resolve the conflict between the two parties, but her expression, in Xiao Zhenting's opinion, was that her words had an enlightening effect on Shangguan Wan Ning.
Xiao Zhenting tried to get closer to Shangguan Wan Ning and said softly: "Ning'er, you are not very experienced in the world, so it is inevitable that you will be deceived by him. It's not too late to wake up now. I will stand on your side and help you avenge Zhixing."
Xiao Zhenting went to hold Shangguan Wan Ning's hand again, but Shangguan Wan Ning calmly dodged away.
"I appreciate His Highness's kindness. However, this is a matter between the Zheng family and Mu Jingrui. Please don't interfere, otherwise..." Shangguan Wan Ning's eyes moved, and she seemed to sneer, "
It won’t do you any good.”
After saying that, Shangguan Wan Ning turned and left.
This time, Xiao Zhenting did not pursue him.
He had to admit that Shangguan Wan Ning was much more mature than before, and she was no longer a little girl that he could control with sweet words.
If you want to use the power of the Shangguan family...it seems that you have to find another way.
Shangguan Wan Ning was even more upset by Xiao Zhenting and walked aimlessly in the quiet corridor.
Vaguely, she heard sobbing coming from the small garden on the other side.
She couldn't help but be curious and walked over quietly.
"Miss, don't be too sad. No matter how much His Highness dotes on her, she is just a concubine. You are the one whom His Highness is marrying. In the future, when His Highness ascends the throne and becomes emperor, you will be the queen."
"So what can I do?" You Zhenzhen cried, her heart pierced, "I can probably only keep this title in my life. If possible, I would rather switch with her. Prince
I don’t want the title of concubine, I just want His Highness’s love…”
Shangguan Wan Ning couldn't help but let out a long sigh and left silently.
She remembered that in her last life, You Zhenzhen died in an assassination; she didn't know that in this life...
Shangguan Wan Ning was unhappy all night. Shangguan's wife noticed her thoughts and took her home in advance.
"Go to bed early, don't think too much." Mrs. Shangguan trimmed her daughter's hair and left.
Shangguan Wan Ning asked Lu Tong and two other personal maids to prepare hot water for her to take a bath. She opened the door and walked into the room.
Suddenly, all the candles in the room went out.
Before she could react, someone forced him into his arms and kissed her quickly on the lips.
All actions are done in one go.
Shangguan Wan Ning struggled instinctively for a few times. She felt the familiar breath and immediately calmed down. She involuntarily opened her arms and hugged him tightly.
After a long time, Mu Jingrui pulled Shangguan Wan Ning out of his arms, lowered his head and pressed it against her forehead, and said in a hoarse voice: "Ning'er... I miss you so much that I almost go crazy..."
Shangguan Wan Ning felt sad for a while. She reached out to hold Mu Jingrui's face and asked with a choked voice: "Is your injury... better?"
When Mu Jingrui heard Shangguan Wan Ning's concern, all his lovesickness and emotions surged down like a mountain.
He had always been worried that Shangguan Wan Ning would hate him because of what Zheng Zhixing did. Now that the heavy burden was lifted from his mind, he also felt that the tip of his nose was sore.
"It's okay, you don't have to worry." Mu Jingrui held Shangguan Wan Ning's hand tightly and put it against his cheek, "Ning'er, I'm sorry, if I win that day, I can marry you."
"Don't say that, you lost because you wanted to save me."
"Then you... are you still blaming me?"
Shangguan Wan Ning was startled, withdrew her hand and slowly walked to the window.
She recalled the scene of playing and having fun with Zheng Zhixing.
"Jing Rui, if I say now that I don't blame you anymore, I'd be lying to you. I know that in that situation, even if you really wanted to kill Zhixing, it was right. If you want to blame, blame God.
Man, the patriarch’s rescue method came too late.”
Mu Jingrui suddenly felt very decadent. He really didn't use his full strength with that palm. He really left Zheng Zhixing a way to survive.
"Ning'er, I don't want to defend this matter anymore. It doesn't matter what others think, but... you can't give up on our relationship because of this, you know?"