NABC Chapter 462 It seems he's recovered.
Chapter 462 It seems he's recovered.
"I ask you, how do you intend to resolve this matter?" The Emperor stared at Lu Shangfeng.
Lu Shangfeng knew that if he couldn't provide a satisfactory solution to this matter, he would completely lose his standing in his father's heart.
Originally, with Prince Jin crippled, Prince Mo disfigured, and the Crown Prince dying young, this was the perfect opportunity for other princes and princes to gain a foothold in front of the Emperor.
Having heard that he was to be married to the Seventh Princess, Lu Shangfeng thought that his time had finally come.
Unexpectedly, in just two days, he squandered his winning hand.
Where exactly did the problem lie? Why does it always feel like there's an invisible yet terrifying force pulling him down from his pedestal?
"Father, perhaps... perhaps..."
"This matter must have caused quite a stir outside," Andelu reminded him.
Therefore, Prince Ning should carefully consider the issue of the royal family's reputation before expressing his thoughts.
Lu Shangfeng felt a lump in his throat.
Minister Liu was a man of some stature. If he were to say that he wanted to marry the Seventh Princess and take her daughter as a concubine, it would surely incite the anger of the court officials.
But the Seventh Princess...
The image of snot dripping from Tuoba Liuli's nose came back to mind.
“Ugh…” Lu Shangfeng couldn’t hold it in and started gagging on the spot.
"Prince Ning, what is the meaning of this?" An Delu, fearing he might anger the Emperor, quickly rebuked him.
Lu Shangfeng didn't want to either! But he really couldn't help it!
Tuoba Liuli is just too ugly, he can't stomach it! He'd rather die than stomach it!
Lu Shangfeng suddenly looked up at the Emperor and said in a deep voice, "Father, in fact... in fact, Jinlian and I are indeed in love. I did not mean to humiliate Jinlian. Jinlian was also willing! I was originally thinking of proposing to you, Father, but now, the Emperor of Eastern Zhou has sent a letter proposing marriage."
“Your subject did not intend to take liberties with Jinlian last night, but rather to appease her. Who knew that Minister Liu would witness it, which led to this commotion.”
Lu Shangfeng's words caused An Delu and the Emperor to exchange a glance.
Does this mean he has no intention of marrying the Seventh Princess?
"But how can we refuse the marriage?" If we refuse, then Dongling will be the one at fault!
Unless, of course, the Seventh Princess herself didn't want to marry Prince Ning...
"Your Majesty, General Chu and the Seventh Princess request an audience," the young eunuch announced loudly at the entrance of the main hall.
Everyone in the hall felt a sudden jolt.
Lu Shangfeng immediately realized something and hurriedly said, "Father, in fact, the Seventh Princess and General Chu have long been in love and have secretly pledged their lives to each other. I have been to the Duke's mansion and saw the two of them embracing each other. How can I... how can I marry a girl who has pledged her life to another? I beg Father to see the truth."
"Are they... really together?" This was one of the things that gave the Emperor a headache.
Earlier, when the Seventh Princess was trapped in a fire, Chu Xiaohe stepped forward and rescued her despite the danger, after which rumors began to circulate about the two of them.
Later, the Seventh Princess stayed at the Duke's mansion, ostensibly to seek medical treatment, but no one knew the truth.
Therefore, the reason why the Seventh Princess lived in the Duke's mansion was simply so that she could be with Chu Xiaohe every day.
"Chu Xiaohe's health..." The Emperor glanced at An Delu.
An Delu whispered, "Since he can be with the young lady, it means that General Chu's health is indeed good. Then... Your Majesty, in this old servant's opinion, there is still a chance for this matter to turn around. Why don't we listen to what General Chu and the Seventh Princess have to say?"