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Chapter 36 A Lifetime of Glory and Peace (5)

"Tomorrow I will go to the palace to report to the Emperor and cancel my marriage with Princess Rong'an. After that, we can get married."

Hong Zhaodi looked up with delight, because there had always been a marriage contract in place, so her living in this mansion was not legitimate.

"But, won't you be blamed for this?" She then lowered her head in disappointment. "Nangong, you don't have to go to such lengths for me. As long as you have me in your heart, I can endure anything."

Her words inevitably reminded Nangong Yu of how she saved him, and his heart softened even more. He held her shoulders, his eyes full of tenderness, and said, "Zhao Di, I want to give you the best. As for Gu Rong'an, he is only slightly more noble in status, but he can't compare to you in any other way."

The two maids sent by the Nangong family to take care of Hong Zhaodi really wanted to roll their eyes without considering the occasion. Regardless of her status, Princess Rong'an, though a bit willful, was at least beautiful.

There are countless talented young men in the capital who admire Princess Rong'an. It's just that the general has benefited from a marriage agreement. They are truly ungrateful for their good fortune. If they were men, they would also prefer to marry Princess Rong'an.

As for this future young mistress, although it is somewhat impolite to say so, it is indeed the truth. The young mistress is currently quite uncouth and has a bit of a petty attitude.

The lady sent over clothes and jewelry, and she wanted to adorn herself with all the most prestigious-looking items.

Hearing this, Hong Zhaodi felt much relieved. She had met Princess Rong'an before. Fortunately, Nangong didn't like her. Otherwise, if she had left her hometown to follow Nangong to this unfamiliar place and couldn't stay, her life would definitely not have been easy.

Hong Zhaodi's life was full of hardships. As you can tell from her name, she had seven daughters and one son. Hong Zhaodi was the seventh child. Because she was young, she lived a relatively good life until her youngest son was born.

Her older sisters were either already married or engaged. Marriage itself wasn't a problem, but most of the men they married were either unmarried scoundrels or widowers, because that meant they would receive more dowry money.

If she hadn't happened to meet Nangong back then, she might have suffered the same fate now.

Therefore, she absolutely cannot go back.

The next morning, Nangong Yu entered the palace dressed in casual clothes. He chose a day off, since his actions would have been opposed by the court officials if he had attended court on a regular day.

Gu Changjin squinted at the kneeling man in front of her. She couldn't stand him no matter how she looked at him. He had a pointed mouth and monkey cheeks, and he was obviously not someone she could entrust her life to. He was dressed so poorly. If Rong An married into his family, she would probably not have enough to eat or wear.

She's so ugly, she looks like she'll die young.

Nangong Yu looked up, his eyes resolute. "Your Majesty, I already have someone I love in my heart. Moreover, Her Highness the Princess is of noble birth, and I know I am not worthy of her. Therefore, I beg Your Majesty to cancel this engagement."

Gu Changjin sneered, her eyes growing even colder. "Nangong Yu, do you still remember what the late emperor said when he bestowed this marriage upon you?"

Gu Rong'an was born with a beautiful and adorable appearance, and as the first princess in the palace, she was deeply favored by the late emperor. When the marriage was arranged, Nangong Yu was made to swear an oath to never leave Princess Rong'an for the rest of his life, or else be struck by lightning and die a horrible death. (Second update)

At the time, Nangong Yu didn't have anyone he liked, so making a vow was like farting—it didn't put any pressure on him at all. Besides, he didn't believe in such things anyway.

"Your Majesty, I know that the late Emperor's decree cannot be disobeyed. But you cannot force a marriage. If the princess were to marry me, I doubt she would be happy."

Gu Changjin frowned in displeasure upon hearing this. "Are you threatening me?"

"Your Majesty, I dare not. I beg you to investigate further," Nangong Yu said calmly, his expression unchanged. Though he said he dared not, the meaning behind his words was quite clear.

He clenched one fist and placed it on the table, while waving the other hand in one direction. "Rong An, did you hear me clearly now? Do you still want to be with this person?"

Shen Yun, who had originally planned to sleep in late, was dragged to the Imperial Study and took out a handkerchief from his bosom to wipe his eyes.

The handkerchief is dripping with onion juice; it's a tear gas killer, a must-have for home and travel, you deserve to have it.

She slowly emerged from behind the screen with her bloodshot eyes, then lowered her head in a mock-sad manner, looking utterly heartbroken.

Seeing her like this, Nangong Yu couldn't help but take a second look.

Nangong Yu's ideal type of woman is gentle, weak, and innocent, but most noble ladies in the capital have been taught by special tutors since childhood and must behave dignifiedly.

Or perhaps she was spoiled like Princess Rong'an.

But Princess Rong'an seemed different today. Perhaps she got up in a hurry, so she didn't have much jewelry on her body, nor was she dressed strangely like before.

Even though she wasn't wearing any makeup, she was still incredibly radiant.

Shen Yun angrily wiped her eyes with her handkerchief again, then walked up to Nangong Yu with teary eyes. Of course, she had to keep a certain distance first; one, she smelled of onions, and two, she didn't want to get too close to this bastard.

"Are you really going to call off this engagement?"

Nangong Yu was momentarily stunned by her beauty, but then firmly said, "Please forgive me, Your Highness. Your Highness is beautiful and of noble birth. You will find someone better than me."

"But I only love you." Shen Yun deeply despised herself in her heart. She had changed; she had actually started showering him with compliments for such a small task.

Moreover, it sounds disgusting.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changjin, who was sitting on the dragon throne, could hardly control himself. Although he knew that Rong An's words were false, he was worried that this time Rong An was just using him to force Nangong Yu to compromise, just thinking about how Rong An had treated Nangong Yu before. Thinking of this, Gu Changjin clenched his hands tightly, and his eyes were very fierce.

"What is the name of the woman you admire? And what is her identity? Could she possibly make you do something so disrespectful?"

Nangong Yu, who had just stood up, quickly knelt down again. "Your Majesty, please calm down. All the faults are mine, and she has nothing to do with it."

Shen Yun seemed to be in disbelief and took several steps back, then obediently became a decorative vase.

Secretly, she felt a surge of satisfaction; having a high status was indeed advantageous. It was also because the original owner of this body was such a fool; she acted nothing like a princess in front of Nangong Yu and was constantly being scolded.

In her opinion, if she really liked him, she could forcefully break his legs, then cripple his martial arts skills, lock him up with a sturdy iron chain, and finally keep him by her side.

(End of this chapter)