Pin Shanhe

At this moment, Meng Wan's eyes were filled with humiliation.

She is the fourth prince's woman, how could she possibly marry someone else?

The Fourth Prince will absolutely not agree to this!

The next second, Jun Qiyuan spoke.

"Your subject agrees with the Princess Consort Xuan's suggestion. Since the mistake has already been made, it would be better to let Meng redeem herself by going to the Northern Dynasty for a marriage alliance. We can tell the outside world that Princess Yingxue suddenly fell ill on the eve of her wedding, which is why the marriage alliance was changed. Only in this way can we silence the rumors from the outside world."

Meng Wan was shocked; she could hardly believe her ears.

He actually pushed himself into the arms of another man?

Everyone knew of the cruelty of the Crown Prince of the Northern Dynasty. Thinking back to the torture and humiliation he had inflicted on her last night at the post station in the northern suburbs, her body was now in excruciating pain.

Then I felt even more terrified!

"No...don't..."

Of course, no one cared about her wishes.

Before, at least there was a noble family mansion to support them, but now that they have been demoted to commoners, they are as insignificant as ants.

Her fate was never in her own hands.

When Emperor Yong saw that Murong Xiao had already relented, he slammed his fist on the table as if afraid that the other party would go back on his word.

"It's settled then!"

A deep sense of contempt and mockery flashed in Shen Fu's eyes.

Since they enjoy planning collaborations so much, they should reciprocate with a "generous gift."

To give up the woman you love and have to put on a brave face must be very painful for someone!

In her past life, she already knew of Jun Qiyuan's deep affection for Meng Wan.

After he ascended the throne, he wanted to make Meng Wan his empress, but this was opposed by many ministers.

The reason given was that Meng Wan had been married before, and her husband had died young, thus she was burdened with the reputation of being a jinx to her husband.

How can such an unchaste, impure, and unlucky woman be fit to be the mother of the nation?

Jun Qiyuan defied all opposition and insisted on bestowing upon her the title of Empress, declaring that anyone who dared to obstruct him would be killed without mercy!

Strangely enough, he was ruthless in his pursuit of the throne, even losing his most basic humanity, yet he remained devoted to Meng Wan.

This must be the legendary "one thing can subdue another"!

At this moment, Emperor Yong's gaze toward Jun Qiyuan also carried a hint of something unusual.

Even though Murong Xiao stepped forward to confess, his suspicions could not be easily dispelled.

This son is indeed acting strangely today. He was initially very persistent in pursuing Shen Fu, but then he knelt down and begged for Meng Wan's life.

If he liked Meng Wan, then he personally pushed her to the side of the eldest prince of the Northern Dynasty.

At first, he suspected that his seemingly humble, low-key, and unassuming son was not as simple as he appeared.

……

As soon as they stepped out of the palace gates, Jun Qiyuan rushed over.

He had no chance to get close before being separated by a figure in black.

Shen Fu said softly, "It's alright. I happen to have some things I'd like to discuss with the Fourth Prince."

The man, however, remained vigilant and said coldly, "My queen and I are husband and wife; what is there that I cannot know?"

Jun Qiyuan didn't care about anything else; he just wanted to find out the answer in his heart.

"You already knew the truth about the mistaken marriage on our wedding day, didn't you?"

Shen Fu raised an eyebrow slightly: "Fourth Prince, are you perhaps forgetful? Wasn't the truth explained clearly enough in the hall just now?"

Jun Qiyuan's tone was now tinged with resentment: "What I mean is, our wedding!"

Although he guessed that she knew about his relationship with Meng Wan, he didn't know when it started.

After much thought, the biggest change was the wedding three months ago!

Shen Fu simply smiled and said, "What truth? Is it the truth that you fell in love with someone else, or the truth that you were a fraud from the beginning?"

"..."

She knew it after all!

Jun Qiyuan's chest trembled, utterly bewildered.

He believed he had acted meticulously and had not revealed the slightest flaw. How did she see through him?

Looking at his inquisitive expression, Shen Fu couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Want to know?

She refused to tell him!

"If you don't want anyone to know, then don't do it in the first place. The Fourth Prince's acting skills have already reached a level of perfection. It would be a waste of his talents to keep him in the court. Wouldn't it be better for him to perform in a southern opera troupe where he can better utilize his expertise?"

Jun Qiyuan was so angry that his face turned ashen and his blood was churning.

She actually compared him to a lowly opera singer!

"So, everything that happened afterward was part of your revenge?"

Shen Fu's eyes flickered, her tone nonchalant: "What do you mean by the Fourth Prince? Why don't you elaborate?"

"I……"

He almost blurted everything out, but he stopped himself from speaking.

What's the difference between this and "self-disclosure"?

Jun Qiyuan's Adam's apple bobbed as he suppressed the surging anger in his heart, and finally couldn't help but ask a question.

Did you ever love me?

In the past, he probably wouldn't have cared about this issue at all.

I felt that she only had a beautiful face, but was indifferent, dull and boring, and was only fit to be used as a pawn.

But I never imagined that the "chess piece" would one day leave the chessboard.

Now, the fame of the Xuan King's doting wife is known throughout the land, and even the eldest prince of the Northern Dynasty has begun to covet her.

They were superior to him in both status and ability, making him suddenly feel like he had eyes but did not recognize a gem.

The man beside him instantly turned his eyes deep and dark.

This is also the question he wants to know!

She married him by mistake because of Jun Qiyuan's betrayal.

But the hatred is deep and the love is intense!

Does the more ruthless she is in seeking revenge, the more it proves that she once loved deeply and couldn't forget him?

Shen Fu slowly curled her lips into a contemptuous and mocking smile. "Since it was all fake from the beginning, what real feelings could there be? I was just playing along with your act!"

For Jun Qiyuan, these words were undoubtedly the heaviest humiliation and retaliation.

He did so much, thinking that Shen Fu had already fallen into the emotional trap he had carefully set.

So it turns out it was all just a one-man show from beginning to end?

"I don't believe it! You clearly said you'd grow old with me, was that all a lie?"

"Ha...weren't you the one who started all the hypocrisy? I'm just giving you a taste of your own medicine!"

Jun Qiyuan felt intense anger and utter frustration, and the knuckles of both his fingers turned bluish-white.

He had ulterior motives and was deceiving and scheming from the start, so much so that I couldn't even bring myself to rebuke him.

In the end, all he could manage to squeeze out was, "You'll regret this!"

As expected, shamelessness knows no bounds!

Shen Fu truly admired his thick skin.

Just as she was about to retaliate, her waist suddenly sank, and she fell into a warm and firm embrace.

A cool, deep voice rang in my ears, carrying a clear hint of mockery and ridicule.

"If it weren't for the Fourth Prince's scheming that day, the Princess Consort wouldn't have mistakenly boarded the bridal sedan chair and ended up in my arms, and we wouldn't have the happy days of being a loving couple now. In fact, I should thank the Fourth Prince for his 'kindness of not marrying her'."

If Shen Fu's words are gentle yet sharp, each one piercing the heart and causing unbearable pain.

The man's words were like a sharp, cold blade, slowly torturing the person, making them wish they were dead.

All of Jun Qiyuan's dignity and self-respect were shattered at this moment!