Forcing me to become a concubine? Remarrying the Ninth Prince, she'll be pregnant all over the

Lin Wantang lowered her eyes and held her breath, her mind in turmoil.

Inside the empty hall, only the two of them were alone. Memories of their past lives, like a torrent of memories breaking free from their cocoons, washed over and drowned her thoughts.

I miss you so much...

Without her needing to think further, Shen Huai'an stepped forward and firmly grasped her hand.

Lin Wantang was startled and tried to pull her hand back, but Shen Huai'an gripped it even tighter. He even wrapped his arms around her, his tall figure like a mountain, the oppressive atmosphere making it hard for her to breathe.

The long-awaited touch of skin, in just a moment, made Shen Huai'an realize with profound clarity that he not only said he missed her, but also had an urgent and intense desire for her in his heart and soul.

In her previous life, the two were newlyweds, and she was still his legal wife, the Crown Princess. Today, instead of holding a flower-viewing banquet, she took her concubine Lin Qinglian to Yikun Palace to pay her respects to the Empress and then help with the arrangements for Princess Yong'an's return to the capital.

Tonight, a grand banquet was held in the palace, which she was in charge of organizing to welcome the princess. She was busy until 9 PM when she returned to the East Palace. Instead of taking a bath and resting, she went to the small kitchen and personally lit a fire to cook ginseng soup for him.

What did she say then? It seems she scooped up a spoonful of cooled ginseng soup, shyly brought it to his lips, and softly said, "Your Highness, you drank quite a bit tonight. I am worried but unable to help you. Please drink some soup to soothe the effects of the alcohol."

He didn't drink the soup; instead, he captured her lips with his own, pressing her slender waist against the bed...

The past seemed like yesterday. Shen Huai'an closed his eyes briefly, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily. When he opened his eyes again and looked at her, his gaze was filled with suppressed emotions, and even his voice was hoarse: "Wantang, don't you miss being alone?"

Despite her efforts to control her emotions, Lin Wantang's fingers still clenched tightly.

She really wanted to slap him hard across the face!

No, compared to the hurt he had caused her, a slap was far from enough. She really wanted to find a knife, to gouge out his heart, and see if the blood that flowed was black or red.

Why is it that, even though they were both reborn, Shen Huai'an still feels no remorse for his past life and shamelessly says such things to her?

"Your Highness."

Lin Wantang gritted her teeth, her cold voice carrying an unyielding resentment. Barely maintaining the rationality that a small act of impatience could ruin a grand plan, she struggled back a few steps: "Please have some self-respect!"

"Your Highness's marriage has been called off. I am now the fiancée of Governor Wei, and soon I will be Lady Wei. Your Highness is exceptionally honorable and of noble birth. You must not act rashly or confusedly."

Lin Wantang quickened his pace to finish speaking as soon as possible, then hastily gave a perfunctory farewell before turning to leave.

"stop!"

Shen Huai'an suddenly spoke, and hurriedly stepped towards her again, circling around to stand in front of her: "Wantang, are you still angry with me? Just because I didn't abide by the marriage contract and fulfill my vows to make you my legal wife?"

"I know this is a big deal for you. You are the legitimate daughter of a noble family, and a woman of high birth should not become a concubine, but..."

He couldn't let his past misfortunes repeat themselves!

Lin Wantang is unable to have children. If she is made the principal wife, she will have no offspring and will repeatedly become pregnant but still give birth to pus and blood. She will only be constantly gossiped about and insulted as a jinx, just like in her previous life. What good will that do her?

Shen Huai'an could no longer bear to watch her grow increasingly despondent and mentally unstable, until she finally perished in the cold palace of the East Palace.

"I'll consider this a compromise for you, but I promise I won't treat you unfairly in any other way, okay?"

Shen Huai'an's eyes, filled with pain, turned bloodshot, and his grip on her shoulders tightened further: "Wantang, stop being angry. I have a way to resolve the matter of Father Emperor's bestowal of marriage between you and Wei Wujiu. Listen to me..."

"Your Highness!"

Lin Wantang didn't want to hear another word, and impatiently pushed his hand away: "A king's word is law! Besides, I, Lin Wantang, would never go back on my word! If Your Highness still doesn't understand, then let me make it clearer: even if the Emperor doesn't grant the marriage, I, Lin Wantang, have already taken a liking to Wei Wujiu. I belong to him in life and in death!"

Regardless of personal feelings, marriage was originally arranged by parents and matchmakers. Lin Wantang simply realized that someone like Wei Wujiu, who had made outstanding contributions to the country and the people, could not possibly be a villain, even if he was gloomy and unpredictable and ruthless.

A kind heart cannot command an army. Wei Wujiu, a eunuch, led troops in battle for many years without ever slaughtering a city or harming a single civilian. Such a man is upright and honorable, and marrying him is worthwhile!

"What did you say?"

Shen Huai'an listened to her in surprise, his cold face gradually freezing over, an endless gloom descending upon him in an instant. "Lin Wantang, I can take this as a moment of irrationality, as you talking nonsense..."

"no."

Lin Wantang coldly stopped him, looking directly into Shen Huai'an's dark eyes with righteous indignation: "What I have said comes from the bottom of my heart."

"shut up!"

"Lin Wantang!"

Shen Huai'an not only interrupted her incredulously, but also precisely grabbed her chin with one hand, the tightening force feeling as if he wanted to break her bones. However, when he looked into her unyielding eyes, he couldn't bear it and loosened his grip a little: "Do you know what you're saying? Wei Wujiu is a eunuch, a lackey of the Eastern Depot. What do you see in him? His face?"

"Fine! Very well!" Shen Huai'an laughed in fury, then with a swift movement, he flung Lin Wantang aside and strode away, fuming. "I'll show you what he has left after ruining his face!"

Lin Wantang was startled. Ignoring the pain in her jaw, she steadied herself and was about to speak when hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

"Your Highness, something has happened!"

Cui Fuhai approached the palace gate, bowed deeply, and said anxiously, "I just received news that Commander Wei went out of the capital to welcome the Princess, but was ambushed. Commander Wei was shot by an arrow while protecting the Princess and has now been sent back to his residence; his fate is uncertain!"

"What?"

Lin Wantang was shocked upon hearing this. Ignoring Shen Huai'an and unusually disregarding etiquette, she hurriedly opened the door and stepped out of the hall: "Is what you say true?"

Without needing Cui Fuhai to respond, Lin Wantang said again, "Thank you for your help today. I will take my leave now."

He finished speaking and strode away.

Completely unaware that Shen Huai'an had chased her out of the palace, he watched her seemingly steady and composed back, which revealed a desperate urgency. He angrily punched the wooden pillar, causing cracks to appear in the carved dragon pattern.

Wei Wujiu!

How could a mere eunuch win her favor and capture her heart?

In comparison, Shen Huai'an is the current crown prince, holding a high position and great power, and is also handsome and dignified. How can they be compared?

"Your Highness, please don't worry," Cui Fuhai bowed and advised. "In my opinion, Miss Lin is still arguing with Your Highness about the marriage. If you want Miss Lin to change her mind, Your Highness only needs to..."