Pin Shanhe

West Suburbs Inn.

Upon returning, Helanya immediately began to cry and complain.

"Mother Empress, you clearly stated that the Second Prince would definitely be my consort. Why are you going to grant them their wish at this crucial moment? If word gets out, how will I ever face anyone again?"

He Lanyi was, after all, an empress, and no matter how angry she was, she had to remain calm.

"Why are you crying? The matter isn't settled yet!"

"But that woman and the Second Prince have already expressed their feelings for each other, and Emperor Yong has also discussed the marriage alliance between the two countries with the Crown Prince of Dongyue. Isn't that obvious enough?"

He Lanyi sneered, "So what? We're not married yet. Whoever laughs last will be the ultimate winner."

Having understood her unspoken meaning, Helan Ya's tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed.

She knew it!

Since ascending the throne, the Empress has ruled the country with an iron fist, and no one can disobey her orders. How could she compromise on such a matter?

It turns out it was just a stopgap measure!

Her relief was short-lived, as she was soon overcome with worry.

"However, both Yongchao and Dongyue attach great importance to this marriage. Is there any way to change their minds?"

"this……"

Although He Lanyi had a plan in mind, she hadn't had time to figure out exactly how to do it.

After all, this is the Yong Dynasty, not the Western Regions.

When acting on someone else's turf, one must carefully consider the situation and never act rashly.

But if we're going to do it, we must strike decisively and leave them with no room for error.

Just then, a guard announced from outside.

"Your Majesty, the eldest prince of the Northern Dynasty has sent a letter."

The Empress's heart sank. Murong Xiao?

What is his purpose in sending this message at this time?

Upon opening it, there wasn't a single word inside, only a small drawing.

The painting features a striking human face with slightly parted red lips, revealing a row of neat teeth.

He Lanya was puzzled. "Is this Murong Xiao here to be funny? Is he playing riddles with us?"

The empress suddenly understood.

"There's a Chinese idiom in the Central Plains, 'lips and teeth are interdependent,' it seems he's trying to win us over!"

I'd heard long ago that Murong Xiao had suffered quite a few setbacks since arriving in Yongdu.

The Northern Dynasty has always harbored ambitions to dominate the world, and now that it sees the Yong Dynasty and Dongyue forming a marriage alliance, it must be extremely anxious.

A glint of shrewdness flashed in the Empress's eyes, and she chuckled softly, "Our chance has come!"

At this moment, the atmosphere at the North Suburb Inn was extremely gloomy.

Looking at the person in front of him, Murong Xiao sneered: "You've come to take back your sweetheart? Fine, take her away now."

Jun Qiyuan's face stiffened, and a trace of humiliation and embarrassment flashed in his eyes.

He also knew that what he had done was a bit unethical, and that he shouldn't have been so eager to win Meng Wan back.

But doesn't the other party have any problems?

It was clearly agreed that I would only borrow the identity of the Grand Princess of the Northern Dynasty, and return it to her when the time was right.

But then they suddenly changed their minds and even broke off relations with me in front of so many people.

In the end, no one benefited and everyone ended up getting humiliated!

He was filled with resentment and frustration, but who could he tell?

But he still had to swallow his pride and take the initiative to make peace, only to be met with a barrage of sarcastic remarks from the other party.

They seized Meng Wan because they thought she was about to become the Princess of Dongyue.

The situation has changed, so it's naturally impossible now.

Even though he was furious, he could only suppress his anger.

"This is clearly a conspiracy by Xuan Wang and his associates, trying to incite us to fight each other so they can reap the benefits. If we really break ties, it will only play into their hands. Are you really willing to see that happen?"

Murong Xiao sneered inwardly.

He knew, of course, that it was a conspiracy, but that did not conflict with the other party's "crossing the river and burning the bridge" behavior.

They shamelessly begged for peace when they were using him, always patting their chests to guarantee the success of their plans, but they failed time and time again, inevitably implicating him as well.

He's always the one scheming against others, how could he possibly tolerate being treated like this?

Looking at Jun Qiyuan before him, he felt only disgust and hatred.

Since I've already found a new "partner," why not just break ties completely?

But upon hearing these words, he suddenly changed his mind.

Even if a complete break is inevitable, it shouldn't happen now.

Otherwise, if Xuanwang and his people found out, wouldn't they be too smug?

Perhaps we should keep this guy around for now, as a pawn or a tool, and maybe we can use him as a shield in the future!

Thinking of this, his expression finally softened a bit.

"I've said it before, I won't cooperate with trash. You've disappointed me far too many times. Why do you think I'll forgive you every time?"

Jun Qiyuan was furious when he heard the word "useless"!

He was destined to be emperor, how dare he humiliate himself like this?

But now is not the time for infighting; the most important thing is to find a way to solve the current predicament.

"The biggest variable in this matter is not actually King Xuan and his wife, but the Crown Prince of Dongyue!"

"Has the Crown Prince ever considered why he suddenly changed his mind when he had already decided that Meng Wan was the princess?"

"Through my investigation, I learned that the Crown Prince of Dongyue had a very unusual relationship with Shen Fu, which could even be described as extremely intimate."

The last sentence suddenly alerted Murong Xiao.

What does intimacy mean?

Jun Qiyuan then recounted how Chu Lingyu had thoughtfully prepared medicine to prevent miscarriage.

If he wasn't interested in her, why would he be so attentive and considerate?

He used to think Shen Fu was pure and innocent, but he never expected that he had misjudged her.

Otherwise, how could so many men be so eager to be with her!

It's one thing to be the Xuan King, but didn't this man in front of me once also have the idea of ​​wanting to possess her?

Now there's another Crown Prince of Dongyue!

Even while pregnant, she doesn't forget to seduce men; she's a complete slut!

In this respect, he is no match for Wan'er.

Even if she gives herself to another man, at least her heart is pure and belongs only to herself.

These were the words Meng Wan used to comfort herself after being taken advantage of by Murong Xiao twice.

And the child in Shen Fu's womb, he still suspects is another man's bastard.

Who knows, the Xuan King might have had even more green hats on his head than he did!

Murong Xiao's first reaction was surprise, followed by disbelief.

Other women were one thing, but Shen Fu always gave him the impression of being a steadfast and unyielding heroine.

"Could there be some misunderstanding?"

Jun Qiyuan immediately sneered: "What else could there be between a man and a woman besides that kind of relationship? If you were in that situation, would you care so much about a complete stranger?"

of course not!

Murong Xiao's originally firm belief gradually began to waver.

Could it be that the Crown Prince of Dongyue has really taken a liking to Shen Fu?

That's why he listened to her and kicked Meng Wan out of the game?

Is a woman more important to him than his own sister?