Quick Wear: The Wronged One Becomes Rebellious

Chapter 240: The Merchant's Daughter Wants to Marry the General 37

"Whether you are my person in public or in secret, it is not enough to dispel Third Brother's covetousness for the Shen Mansion. After all, the clues have been buried for so many years. I know my good Third Brother to some extent. He would rather destroy those who cannot get him and those who betray him! But it will be different if you become my princess. As my father-in-law's family, the Shen Mansion will definitely be a help on my side. As long as Third Brother is not stupid enough, he will not openly turn against me for the sake of the Shen family."

Li Xuanzhi was right. Once the Shen family became the princess's family, the things that the Shen family had done would not matter. The third prince would also have to let go of his control over the Shen family. Maybe he could even get some money back from the third prince.

But, "Wouldn't it be a big loss for you, Your Majesty?" In order to help her, a small person had to give up the position of princess. "How about a concubine?"

Concubines can also appear on the Jade Butterfly and have a reputation and status.

Li Xuanzhi smiled, "I will only marry a queen!"

"Ah?" Didn't most men in ancient times have three wives and four concubines? Besides, he was a prince.

"I've seen too much of the bloody fights between concubines and the open and secret struggles between brothers. That's why I will only marry one wife and have only one legitimate son." Brothers from the same mother can be ruthless in their swords, not to mention that they are not born from the same mother.

"But I'm just a merchant's daughter!" In fact, it is very rare to meet a man like Lee Hyun-ji who only wants one wife in his life. Shen Guli is very moved!

Li Xuanzhi put the cup back on the small table and rubbed his jade ring. "I am already a prince, how can I still care about your status?"

Shen Guli was a little confused by this. Since ancient times, marriage has always been about matching one's social status. As a qualified princess, she had to attend social events inevitably, and her identity as a merchant girl would only be a shame to him.

"I don't think His Majesty will agree."

"Father will agree." Li Xuanzhi said firmly.

Shen Guli was completely stunned. She reasonably suspected that Li Xuanzhi had really thought about this matter seriously.

"I need a wife with no power or influence." He didn't want to get involved in the disputes between his brothers. He was taught by his father since he was a child not to fight, but to do his best to assist. He has always done so.

However, there were still people who did not want to see him marry and have children, and they were not even allowed to marry the daughter of a third-rank official with no official duties.

"I once had a fiancée, but she died of a sudden illness before the wedding ceremony. After that, my mother also arranged two marriages for me but neither worked out." He was demoted from the third rank to the fourth rank but neither worked out.

So marrying Lee Hyun-ji still has huge risks. Shen Guli's swallowing touched some nerve in him, and his solemn expression was like a spring breeze caressing the ice, breaking it apart and creating ripples.

"Don't overestimate yourself. The best reason to marry you is your merchant status. No one will make a move on you who doesn't even have a rank. Don't worry."

Shen Guli: -----

Especially the last two words, they are so heartbreaking.

"How about it, have you thought about it?" Li Xuanzhi regretted that he had said something a little too serious just now, worried that it would scare her and make her back off.

In fact, the Empress Dowager didn't have that much desire to control him. It was the hot stage of the fight for the throne. In order to make the path to becoming the crown prince smooth, he could even marry the daughter of a second-rank official.

It's just that he doesn't want to.

Now that he has married a girl from a prominent family, what will happen after his brother, the second crown prince, ascends the throne?

Although the prince does not have the same ruthless methods as the queen, who can guarantee what will happen in the future?

He cannot harm others or himself.

He looked again at Shen Guli, who was seriously weighing the pros and cons, and knew that Miss Shen was only considering cooperation with him at the moment.

But he really wanted to keep her safe.

From the day he hid the glass craft from her, this idea took root in his mind.

He had been patiently waiting until now, waiting for her to take the initiative to seek his help, just like he had been sitting outside the gauze curtain and patiently waiting for her to take the initiative to lift the curtain and look at him.

Li Xuanzhi, who understands people's hearts, is sure that she will agree.

really.

"Okay, I agree. However, if one day you meet someone you like, you can tell me and I will step down and make room for you. Please don't try to kill me."

Shen Guli opened her eyes wide, hoping that he could understand the sincerity in her eyes, "These are my only two requests." She didn't want to get involved in the secret struggles in the backyard.

Since you don't like it, I'll give up.

As long as you have money in hand, you can have a home anywhere!

Li Xuanzhi also straightened his expression, "Okay, I promise you. But that day will never come."

He would never agree with her and say that if one day she found someone she liked, he would let her go. He wouldn't do that.

Once you are his, you will be his until death!

"Tell me what your other request is?"

"I want to marry a great general." Gu Li answered immediately. This was the most important reason why Gu Li wanted to marry Li Xuanzhi.

This is the original body's last wish and must be fulfilled.

"Isn't the status of a prince inferior to the title of a general?" Li Xuanzhi was puzzled.

Shen Guli blinked, "I have dreamed since I was a child that I would marry a brave and powerful general when I grow up. This is my dream."

Li Xuanzhi was a little helpless. All the young ladies in the capital hoped to marry a gentle and elegant man, but she was an exception.

"Okay, this is not difficult. I can earn you a general soon." He was a military general, so he could easily get someone if he wanted.

"What else do you want?"

Shen Guli shook her head and said, "That's all." It seemed that she had already overstepped the boundaries. The prince had wronged her just to help her, but she even made a request.

But Li Xuanzhi seemed to be indulgent. "Okay, I will go back and inform my mother and father as soon as possible. The specific procedures will probably have to wait until I return from the frontier before I can perform the ceremony!"

"There's no need to be so fast." Isn't he going to leave in a few days?

"Let's first confirm your identity. That way, even if I'm not in the capital, no one will dare to touch you, and you can do business in the capital more freely!"

Shen Guli's eyes lit up, and she immediately offered her flattery, "Your Majesty is really thoughtful. I'll do as you say. If there's anything you need my cooperation with, just let me know."

The atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.

"You, just take care of yourself and wait for me to come back!"

Li Xuanzhi left quickly. By the time Shen Guli recovered enough to go out for a walk and bask in the sun, his team had already passed Longxi County and approached the Northwest Pass.

"Cherry, I asked you to find something, did you find it?"

Lying weakly in bed was too boring. The woman who was focused on her career was too impatient to read the storybook, so she simply asked Cherry to open the box that her elder brother had stuffed into her and take a look.