Pin Shanhe

Jun Qiyuan successfully shifted the blame back to Shen Fu, making everyone suspicious of her.

At this moment, Shen Fu was also in a dilemma. If the words were all lies, how could she possibly produce any evidence?

After Xiao Xuanjin went to the Northwest, he didn't even write her a single letter, leaving her no room to find a loophole.

At the critical moment, an arrogant voice rang out.

"Isn't today my banquet for selecting consorts? You're all discussing topics unrelated to this matter. Do you even respect me or the Northern Dynasty?"

Seeing the displeasure on Murong Xiao's face, everyone's hearts sank.

Everyone's attention was drawn to Shen Fu's pregnancy, and they wanted to find out who the biological father of the child in her womb was.

Indeed, they had forgotten about this powerful prince who held sway over the Northern Dynasty.

Emperor Yong quickly tried to smooth things over: "How could that be? It's just that the First Prince just said he's taken a liking to Princess Xuan, and she's already pregnant, so I'm afraid..."

"So what? Just get rid of it, right?"

A cold glint flashed in Shen Fu's eyes, and her fingertips dug deeply into her palm.

Just now she was thinking that she could use the child as an excuse to dispel Murong Xiao's covetousness towards her.

But he was so depraved that he didn't even spare her when she was pregnant, and even wanted to abort her child.

The child came unexpectedly, but he was, after all, her own flesh and blood.

No one but her has the authority to take action.

"This is my husband's only living child. I will give birth to him. Anyone who wants to harm my child will have to die!"

Shen Fu's tone was resolute and unwavering.

Murong Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly, his interest growing stronger.

Initially, he wanted to win her over because of her status as the Princess Consort of Xuan, but now he is deeply attracted by her personality.

Ordinary women would all be respectful and fearful in his presence, and would try to please and flatter him at all costs.

This woman alone dared to oppose him time and time again, completely disregarding his status.

The people of the Northern Dynasties were known for their rough and unruly customs. It was common for younger brothers to succeed their elder brothers and sisters-in-law, and for sons to succeed their fathers. No one would criticize this.

Even though Shen Fu had been married before, it didn't bother him at all; on the contrary, it fueled his determination to have her.

"Are you rejecting me, the prince?"

"I am already pregnant with my late husband's child. Why does Your Highness insist on pressing me so hard? Aren't you afraid of the world's criticism?"

Murong Xiao stepped forward and lowered his voice.

"I know the child in your womb is not of the Xuan King's bloodline. During those days, he was constantly confronting me in the Northwest, without a single moment to spare. How could he have returned to the capital and allowed you to become pregnant?"

Shen Fu's heart skipped a beat as she met his gloomy eyes.

"You now have only two choices: either agree to go to the Northern Dynasty for a marriage alliance, or I will expose your lies in public and drown you and your unborn child in a pig cage."

"..."

She almost forgot that Murong Xiao was very knowledgeable about the affairs of the Northwest and had even clashed with Xiao Xuanjin.

She could fool everyone, but she couldn't fool him!

If he really produces evidence to expose himself, that would be a serious crime of deceiving the emperor!

"My patience is limited. If you don't make a choice soon, I'll have to choose for you!"

At this point, Emperor Yong had already noticed something amiss.

This powerful prince of the Northern Dynasty is determined to have Shen Fu!

If we do not grant his wish today, the Northern Dynasty's iron cavalry will surely march south and strike Yongdu in the future, at which point the Great Yong Dynasty will be in grave danger.

He absolutely cannot allow the legacy of his ancestors to be destroyed in his hands!

For him, if he could exchange a woman for peace between the two countries and stability of the country, this deal would be more than worthwhile.

He had already made up his mind and was just waiting for the right moment to issue the decree.

Jiang Ruoyao felt a surge of joy.

Judging from the current situation, Shen Fu's marriage to the foreign ruler is now a foregone conclusion.

The people of the Northern Dynasty are known throughout the world for their cruelty. If she marries into that dynasty, she will surely suffer endless humiliation and torment. Just thinking about it makes me feel happy!

Jun Qiyuan's thoughts were in turmoil.

If it weren't for that mistaken marriage in the bridal sedan chair, Shen Fu would be his wife now.

If we really go to the Northern Dynasty, I'm afraid we'll never see each other again.

He clearly harbored resentment towards her and wanted to teach her a lesson, but now that it had come to this, he couldn't feel happy at all.

Meanwhile, the noble ladies from prominent families were secretly delighted.

With the burden of the marriage alliance falling on Shen Fu's shoulders, they could finally escape.

Everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts and ulterior motives, but only Jun Jingyan was worried about Shen Fu.

She was caught up in this turmoil and imprisoned because she was trying to help Anning.

If he were to actually send her on a path of political marriage, he would be haunted by his conscience for the rest of his life, and he would be even more sorry for the spirit of the Xuan King in heaven.

Just as he was about to make a desperate gamble, a cold and imposing voice carrying endless pressure came over.

"Who is so audacious as to dare to forcibly marry my queen?"

Everyone was startled and looked in the direction of the sound.

A tall and slender figure strode over.

The man's face was covered by a hideous and terrifying black iron mask, his black robes fluttered in the wind, and his aura was cold and stern, exuding an intimidating kingly majesty.

Shen Fu stared blankly at the familiar figure, thinking she was hallucinating.

Countless times in the dead of night, she dreamed that he had returned.

When I woke up, I found it was all for naught.

The grief and heartbreak I felt still haunt me whenever I recalled it.

Could this be another dream?

In a daze, a warm and strong hand wrapped around her waist, and her body fell into that incredibly safe embrace.

Only at this moment did she have a real feeling.

Everyone present was filled with panic, their faces showing horror.

The timid ones even cried out in alarm, thinking they had seen a ghost in broad daylight!

Only Jun Jingyan reacted and showed a look of surprise.

"King Xuan, you're still alive!"

The man paid no attention to the reactions of others. He looked down at the woman in his arms, and all his fierce aura melted away, as if he wanted to pour all his tenderness and affection into her.

"I'm sorry I'm late."

Shen Fu met his gaze, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.

"Is it really you?"

It's not a dream, it's not an illusion.

He really came back!

The man looked deeply into her eyes, his tone steady yet tender, "I promised you I would return safely, and I will never break my word!"

While Shen Fu was excited, countless questions also arose in her mind.

He was perfectly fine, so why did news of his death from falling off a cliff come out?

What about that body that was transported back from so far away?

He's still alive, so why didn't he show up sooner? Why is he only showing up now?

She wanted to ask, but didn't know where to begin.

With so many people in front of us, it's not a good time to find out the truth.

After calming her down, the man looked up at Murong Xiao, who was standing not far away with a livid face and utter astonishment, and a slight smile appeared on his thin lips.

"Your Highness, how have you been?"

Murong Xiao finally came to his senses, his eyes filled with disbelief, and his tone was clearly clenched with anger.

"You're still alive!"