The most romantic little emperor

Qin Feng looked earnest, his eyes full of worry about Dong Meier's fate. He pleaded again, "Brother Emperor, I beg you to show some leniency and forgive cousin Meier this time."

"No matter what price you ask me to pay, I will go through fire and water without hesitation, just to protect her."

Dong Sisi was even more anxious when she saw this. She hurriedly stepped forward and choked up, "Your Majesty, this is all because of your mother's poor parenting, which led Mei'er and Qin Feng astray. If you really want to punish them, let me take the responsibility!"

After she finished speaking, her figure trembled slightly, and her body softened, as if she was about to kneel down to show her determination.

Qin Hao couldn't help but feel a trace of pity when he saw this. He quickly stepped forward and gently held Dong Sisi's arms with both hands to prevent her from kneeling down. His tone was gentle but firm: "You are too kind, Concubine Tai. This is not your fault. Why do you have to blame yourself so much?"

"I know you have a kind heart, but what she has done is a violation of the laws of the country and family rules, which cannot be taken lightly. However, I will weigh the severity of the matter and handle it properly."

Qin Feng's expression froze when he saw this. He quickly turned to Dong Sisi and said earnestly, "Mother, this fault is entirely on me alone. I should personally apologize to my brother to show my sincerity."

After he finished speaking, he slowly bent his knees, ready to perform the ritual of kneeling and bowing, his movements showing his humility and self-reproach.

Seeing this, Qin Hao raised his hand gently, a hint of imperceptible tenderness flashed across his brows, and he sighed: "Hey, second brother, why do you need such a big gift between you and me?"

"Lord Dong, please stop for now. I am not a heartless person. In family and national affairs, peace is the most important thing. Come, come, sit down, let's talk calmly, maybe we can find a way to have the best of both worlds."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall relaxed, and everyone sat down as they were told. The distance between them seemed to have shortened a little because of these words.

Qin Feng was grateful for his brother's magnanimity in his heart, but he did not show it on his face. He just listened with a more respectful attitude, ready to accept his teachings at any time.

Everyone took their seats slowly, and the atmosphere in the hall was solemn and quiet.

After a long while, Qin Hao's voice sounded softly, like a wisp of mist in winter, with a hint of chillness that was barely noticeable: "Lord Dong, this turmoil is all because Dong Mei'er deceived the emperor and committed treason. As her father, you have an unshirkable responsibility."

"I would like to hear your opinion. I wonder how you would like to handle this matter, or what kind of result you want in mind?"

Dong Sicheng's body trembled slightly when he heard this, then he took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, my daughter has done such a rebellious thing. I am so ashamed that I should not have the face to plead with Your Majesty again."

"However, as a father, we want our sons to be successful and our daughters to be successful, and we also hope that our children can have a glimmer of hope."

"I, as an old minister, dare to ask Your Majesty to consider the loyalty of the Dong family for generations and their dedication to the court. Please give my daughter a chance to live. The Dong family is willing to give everything we have to repay Your Majesty's magnanimity."

Qin Feng's voice sounded at the right time, his tone full of sincerity and helplessness: "Brother Emperor, today's incident, in the final analysis, was all caused by me. I know that I have let you down and failed your high hopes and trust. I am also filled with guilt."

"At this moment, I beg you, my royal brother, to forgive my cousin Mei'er's mistakes with a broad mind. I am willing to bear any punishment, and I swear here that from now on, I will stay away from Mei'er and cut off all contact with her."

Qin Hao's fingers tapped lightly on the table. The rhythm was like drizzle hitting the window frames or war drums beating people's hearts. Every sound made everyone present hold their breath and concentrate involuntarily.

As the knocking sound stopped abruptly, the air seemed to freeze, and everyone's hearts rose to their throats, waiting for the upcoming verdict.

At this moment, the hall was so quiet that only the heavy breathing of each other and the unspoken emotions of tension and anticipation could be heard.

Qin Hao pondered for a moment, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and finally turned into a sigh. His tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and his expression suddenly became relieved.

He smiled faintly and said, "Second brother, you were not at fault in this matter. It was me who stole Dong Mei'er from you."

"At that time, I didn't know that you two had already secretly developed feelings for each other. If you had confessed your feelings to me earlier and wanted to marry Mei'er, I might have helped you and made this relationship come to fruition."

"When it comes to relationships, you've always been gentle and polite, but not decisive enough. This may be the only thing you did wrong."

"Forget it. Since Dong Mei'er's heart is always with you, and she and I are only husband and wife in name only, I am willing to take a step back and fulfill your unfinished love. Second brother, what do you think?"

When these words were spoken, everyone in the hall was stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.

Dong Sicheng's face suddenly changed when he heard this. He stood up suddenly, his voice trembling with excitement, and resolutely refuted: "Your Majesty, you let my daughter marry a second husband. This is absurd and inappropriate. I swear to oppose it and will never allow such a thing to happen."

After saying that, he turned to look at Dong Mei'er, his eyes were filled with both pain and severity, and he asked in a deep voice: "Mei'er, you should quickly tell His Majesty your true feelings, and tell him that all this was just a moment of confusion on your part, and that you were blinded by evil thoughts. Your true heart is always with His Majesty, and you will never agree to such a ridiculous thing."

Dong Meir stood there, facing Qin Hao's seemingly tolerant but actually deep gaze, and her father's stern yet expectant eyes. She felt mixed emotions and was speechless for a moment.

She bit her lower lip lightly, hesitated again and again, and finally stammered: "Father, I...I..."

At this moment, the sound as thin as a mosquito caused ripples in this silent hall, which aroused people's imagination.

Dong Sicheng was horrified to see that his daughter seemed to have lost her backbone, fearing that she would impulsively agree to His Majesty's seemingly reasonable but actually murderous promise.

He waved his hand suddenly, interrupting her words, his tone was mixed with unquestionable determination and anger: "Mei'er, even if your father dies, you will not agree to this."

"If you insist on going against your father's will, then from now on, the relationship between you and me as father and daughter will be severed. From now on, your life and death, honor and disgrace will no longer have anything to do with the Dong family. You must think carefully about this."

Dong Sisi witnessed this scene, her face gentle but firm, she slowly opened her lips, her voice revealing a barely perceptible sadness and determination: "Your Majesty, I find it hard to accept your arrangement, and I will not allow Feng'er to do such an unethical thing. Unless you are buried in the earth, I will never accept it."

After that, she gently turned her eyes to Qin Feng who was standing beside her, and her tone was a little more cold and expectant: "Feng'er, tell your brother the most real thoughts in your heart, and don't go further and further down the wrong path."