Princess, something terrible has happened! The prince consort has attempted suicide again!

The guards stopped abruptly, turning back to look at Princess Changning with blank expressions.

Emperor Zhao Qiandong of Dongling frowned, utterly puzzled, and asked in a deep voice, "Changning, what do you mean by this?"

Zhao Changning took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the panic and frustration in his heart.

This guy can't die; I have to find a way to keep him by my side.

This is the only way.

A resolute glint flashed in Zhao Changning's eyes, and he suddenly knelt down. "Father, I am guilty."

Zhao Qiandong was taken aback. "What crime have you committed?"

Zhao Changning lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and forced out a sentence, "It was your son who allowed Prince Zhang to enter the palace."

"You let him into the palace?" Zhao Qiandong was very surprised.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I have long been in love with Prince Zhang. I missed him tonight, so I asked him to come to the palace to see me to ease my longing. I never expected that he would be caught by the guards. Please forgive me, Father." Zhao Changning kowtowed and begged for forgiveness, having already gone all out.

The main hall was immediately filled with uproar.

Everyone in the capital knew that Princess Changning was extremely arrogant, and none of the princes, nobles, or talented young men could catch her eye.

But to everyone's surprise, such a proud princess would fall for a notorious playboy.

The person who was most surprised was Zhao Qiandong.

He always believed that he knew his daughter best, and his mind was entirely focused on martial arts training and making achievements; he never thought about romantic feelings between his children.

Who would have thought that something like this would happen today? It was like being struck by lightning, and I couldn't accept it.

"Foolish!"

Emperor Zhao Qiandong was furious. He pointed at his daughter and scolded her, "As a princess, how dare you engage in illicit relations with others? What about the dignity of the royal family? If this gets out, won't the whole world laugh at you!"

Zhao Changning pressed his head to the ground and pleaded, "Your Majesty, I am in love with Prince Zhang and humbly request that you make him your son-in-law."

What the hell!

Why is this woman so unpredictable? When did we become mutually attracted?

Zhang Xiaomeng was completely bewildered by Zhao Changning's actions.

"Nonsense!"

Zhao Qiandong's face darkened, and he immediately refused, saying, "Him? Relying on the prestige of the Marquis of Yongwu's mansion, he acts recklessly outside. He's ignorant and incompetent. What qualifications does he have to become a prince consort? Don't even think about it."

In his mind, his daughter must be experiencing her first love and being deceived by this playboy's sweet talk.

Once the two of them are cut off, she will eventually realize the truth.

But Zhao Changning raised his head, clenched his hands tightly on the ground, and said, word by word, "Your subject has already consummated his marriage with him."

What?!

Everyone was shocked by these words.

Zhao Qiandong jumped up from the dragon throne, his voice trembling as he asked, "Say that again!"

Now that things had come to this, Zhao Changning had no way out and could only grit his teeth and say firmly, "Your son and Prince Zhang have pledged your lives to each other. He will not marry anyone but me, and I will not marry anyone but him. We are already husband and wife."

boom!

As if struck by lightning, Zhao Qiandong staggered and slumped onto the dragon throne.

"You you"

He pointed at Zhao Changning, his whole hand trembling uncontrollably.

Zhao Changning then removed the exquisite gold hairpin from her head and placed it on her snow-white neck, saying resolutely, "If Father Emperor does not agree, I have no face to live in this world. I can only go to the Yellow Springs with Prince Zhang and continue our past life together."

"Your Highness, please don't act rashly!"

The emperor's personal eunuch, Eunuch Li, standing beside him, hurriedly tried to dissuade him.

Zhao Changning ignored her. In order to save Zhang Xiaomeng and keep him by her side, she had no choice but to gamble.

She was betting that her father would consider the royal family's reputation, and also betting that he wouldn't want her to die.

"Are you really willing to risk your life for him?"

As expected of the emperor, Zhao Qiandong quickly regained his composure after a brief loss of composure, straightened his back, and sat up straight again.

Those sharp dragon eyes stared directly at Zhao Changning, carrying an immense sense of oppression.

"Father should know my temperament. Once I've made up my mind, no one can change it." Zhao Changning looked back fearlessly, and with a slight push forward of his hand holding the hairpin, he could pierce her delicate skin with just a little more force.

Zhao Qiandong remained silent, scrutinizing his daughter with his deep gaze for a long time before finally sighing helplessly, "So be it, things have come to this, I will grant your request."

Seeing his father compromise, Zhao Changning immediately relaxed.

I guessed right.

She didn't consider Zhang Xiaomeng's opinion at all.

This lecherous man dared to risk his life to peep at me while I was bathing; he must have ulterior motives towards me.

She was willing to disregard her reputation to marry him, so he had no reason to refuse.

They're probably secretly delighted.

To everyone's surprise, Zhang Xiaomeng shouted in annoyance, "Wait! Did you ask me? I don't agree."

What a joke! He's going to die and go back to claim a multi-billion dollar prize and enjoy life. How could he possibly stay in this ancient world without electricity or internet to be a prince consort?

Zhao Changning turned around abruptly and saw Zhang Xiaomeng's displeased face, which made her furrow her brows.

This wasn't what she expected; was he disgusted with her?

"You bastard!"

Zhao Qiandong glared at him, his dragon eyes wide with fury, and roared, "The fact that the princess has taken a liking to you is a blessing you've accumulated over eight lifetimes. How dare you refuse? Believe me, I'll chop you down!"

Zhang Xiaomeng puffed out his chest and defiantly challenged, "Come on! If you've got the guts, then cut me down."

Zhao Changning's expression changed. How dare this guy be disrespectful to the Emperor? Has he gone mad?

She quickly explained, "Father, Prince Zhang was frightened and that's why he spoke nonsense and offended you. Please calm down, Father."

"Who said I..."

Just as Zhang Xiaomeng was about to speak, Zhao Changning flicked his finger.

A small pebble, carrying a strong wind, struck Zhang Xiaomeng in the throat, instantly rendering him speechless.

What the hell!

Was I silenced by a pressure point?

Zhang Xiaomeng opened his mouth, but couldn't make a sound, feeling extremely surprised.

Zhao Changning hurriedly kowtowed to Zhao Qiandong and said, "Father, after I marry him, I will definitely keep him in check."

Zhao Qiandong glanced at Zhang Xiaomeng, who was grinning and grimacing, his face full of disgust.

My precious daughter is so beautiful and talented, how could she have fallen for such a scoundrel? It's like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung, disgusting, utterly disgusting.

But since the deed was already done, and his daughter was threatening him with her life, he had no choice but to accept it.

"Draft an imperial edict."

Zhao Qiandong gave the order.

The eunuch Li, who was standing nearby, immediately ordered someone to bring the writing implements.

Zhao Qiandong picked up a brush and reluctantly wrote down the imperial edict, handing it to Eunuch Li, "Take him to the residence of Marquis Yongwu."

"Your servant obeys the decree."

Eunuch Li bowed and accepted the order, then approached Zhang Xiaomeng with a smile, saying, "Young Master Zhang, please come with me."

Zhang Xiaomeng crossed his arms, tilted his head to the side, and struck a pose of refusing to cooperate.

Enraged, Zhao Qiandong roared, "Drag him away!"

"yes!"

Upon receiving the order, Eunuch Li grabbed Zhang Xiaomeng by the shoulder and dragged him outside.

The overwhelming power left Zhang Xiaomeng unable to resist.

A sharp pain shot through Zhao Changning's shoulder, prompting him to say, "Eunuch Li, be gentle, don't hurt him."

Seeing his daughter's distressed expression, Zhao Qiandong was furious and was about to scold her when Zhao Changning spoke first, saying, "Father, I will also take my leave."

She desperately needs to find a way to break the curse of the "Shared Life and Death Gu" and must not let others control her life and death.

Watching his daughter's departing figure, Zhao Qiandong felt as if he had lost something most precious, and couldn't help but cry out in grief, "What a tragedy!"