If it weren’t for the two pairs of shoes she made for Prince NanAn, none of this would have happened.
Nie Yao cried in the arms of Princess Consort NanAn.
Princess Consort NanAn comforted her, "This is not your fault."
Prince NanAn and the Heir of Duke Chong have been at odds for a long ti; even without those shoes, other troubles would have arisen.
Moreover, this marriage was decided by their elders, and has nothing to do with her.
They only hope that this matter ends here and no more trouble arises.
Princess Consort NanAn was filled with gratitude toward Princess Shouning, tearfully instructing the servants to prepare the wedding feast as soon as possible.
She had no intention of entering the palace to ask the Empress.
If even Princess Shouning was moved to this extent, how much more would the Empress, her biological mother, feel?
Upon learning that Princess Shouning had been pierced through the chest by a sword and was near death, the Empress fainted from shock.
The Emperor, upon hearing the news, was stunned for a long ti.
He never expected the thief he intended to punish severely was actually Princess Shouning.
He was even more shocked that she would take a sword for Prince NanAn.
How could his daughter do such a thing?
It was unimaginable that Princess Shouning would do it.
The Emperor thought he had misheard.
The palace attendants dared not report any further.
Until——
Prince NanAn rushed into the palace, requesting marriage for his son with Princess Shouning.
A wedding banquet couldn’t simply be held because Prince NanAn wanted it; after all, marrying a princess required the Emperor’s consent.
Princess Shouning had gone to such lengths, could the Emperor refuse her last wish?
"Proceed," the Emperor said with closed eyes.
"Let her marry gloriously."
Prince NanAn took his leave.
The Emperor sat on the Dragon Chair, his expression sorrowful.
After all, Princess Shouning was a beloved daughter of many years.
Knowing of Princess Shouning’s plight, the Emperor regretted not having shown more concern for her in recent months, constantly confining her.
His heart was truly uneasy.
Thinking of the Heir of Duke Chong, the Emperor’s face turned unprecedentedly dark.
"Killing a princess is an unforgivable cri!"
"Arrest him, imprison him, and execute him on a chosen day!"
This ti, the Emperor was serious.
If even killing a princess didn’t result in death, where would the emperor’s majesty lie?
The Heir of Duke Chong returned to the Duke Mansion from the cliffside, and Dark Guard Li Zhong reported what had happened at the cliffside to Duke Chong.
Duke Chong was filled with uncontrollable anger.
Knowing that Princess Shouning had deep feelings for Prince NanAn, unyielding even under the Empress’s persuasion or the Empress Dowager’s oppression, determined to hang herself on Prince NanAn’s crooked tree.
Yet he dared to attempt to kill Prince NanAn in front of Princess Shouning.
Is he tired of living?!
Didn’t he know that Princess Shouning was the Empress’s only daughter!
In his anger, Duke Chong couldn’t hold back and slapped the Heir of Duke Chong.
Using so strength, he made the Heir of Duke Chong cough up blood.
Dark Guard Li Zhong intervened and said, "The Heir of Marquis Jingguo and others rushed there, we couldn’t silence them... ."
Duke Chong staggered, nearly falling.
Li Zhong was Duke Chong’s most capable assistant. With him, Duke Chong thought everything would be foolproof.
Unexpectedly!
Soone else knew about this!
Killing a princess is a capital cri.
Even if the Empress was his sister, could she plead for rcy when the Heir of Duke Chong killed her own daughter?
The Duchess, upon learning of her son’s grave mistake, hurried over.
She did not berate the Heir of Duke Chong but scolded Princess Shouning.
Shaless, with Prince NanAn about to marry, never intending to marry her, she nonetheless sacrificed her life for a man who didn’t love her back.
If it were just her life, it would be one thing, but she also dragged her son to his demise.
The Duchess knew her son was certainly dood this ti.
She urged the Heir of Duke Chong to quickly flee the Capital City.
The Heir of Duke Chong hurriedly got up, and Duke Chong did not stop him.
He didn’t want to see his son lose his life.
Run.
Daqi is vast; sowhere must offer him refuge.
Return when he removes Marquis Dongxiang and has power in his grasp.
The Heir of Duke Chong took only a silver note and quickly rode away.
Just as he left the Capital, he was intercepted by Xie Jingchen.
Xie Jingchen didn’t escort Su Jin to Prince NanAn Mansion; with Chu Shun’s protection, there would be no problem.
The Heir of Duke Chong, having committed a capital cri, surely would flee.
He and the Heir of Marquis Beining, Eldest Young Master of Duke Dingguo, and Su Chong each blocked the four city gates with their n.
The Heir of Duke Chong, with seven or eight guards, was caught by Xie Jingchen.
Even though the Heir of Duke Chong had more n, Xie Jingchen had a signal flare.
Once the flare was fired, Su Chong and the others rushed from the other three gates, capturing the Heir of Duke Chong alive.
The Heir of Duke Chong was sent to the Ministry of Justice Prison.
The prison guards felt imnse pressure.
The Heir of Duke Chong was Duke Chong’s son.
And he was imprisoned for the murder of Princess Shouning; Duke Chong would surely try to rescue him.
If the Heir of Duke Chong escaped the Ministry of Justice Prison.
The guards, for such negligence, would all be executed.
For the safety of dozens of prison guards, the Heir of Duke Chong was confined in the cell that once imprisoned the "King Beimo."
Nanyang Marquis Mansion.
Nie Yao stepped out of the carriage, exhausted.
The maid rushed to support her into the mansion.
"Miss, is Prince NanAn really going to marry Princess Shouning?" the maid asked eagerly.
"Then what about you?"
Nie Yao shook her head.
The maid was anxious, "The matter on the houseboat, I’ll tell the Old Marquis... ."
Nie Yao stopped the maid.
At that mont, Marquis Yangnan strode over, asking, "What happened on the houseboat?"
"Grandfather, it’s nothing," Nie Yao quickly said.
Marquis Yangnan looked at the maid.
The maid also shook her head, "I was just worried that if Prince NanAn marries Princess Shouning, will he still marry Miss."
If there was no incident on the houseboat, Miss could still marry soone else.
But now she cannot anymore.
Marquis Yangnan sighed, "Princess Shouning risked her life to save Prince NanAn; it’s only right for Prince NanAn to fulfill her last wish."
"However, after marrying the princess, one must remain celibate for a year."
"You can only marry after a year."
"Spending more ti with Grandfather isn’t so bad."
Even though the marriage is postponed by a year, Marquis Yangnan trusts Prince NanAn and Princess Consort NanAn.
This marriage won’t be called off.
In truth, Marquis Yangnan felt grateful to Princess Shouning.
Nie Yao lost her parents at a young age.
Many people behind their backs said she brought misfortune to her parents.
If because of her, sothing went wrong before Prince NanAn’s marriage, she might have been labeled with an evil na of being a jinx.
And then she might never marry in her life.
Princess Shouning had deep heartfelt love for Prince NanAn.
For him, she even put her life on the line.
Taking it slow might be best.
There will be a day when ti fades everything away.
Nie Yao returned to her chamber and saw the wedding dress laid out on the table.
Tears as big as beans began to fall.
She wiped them away.
"Take it away, please," she said. "Princess Shouning didn’t just save Prince NanAn’s life; she saved mine too."
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