Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

"Your Highness, would you like me to go over and get some information?"

Zhao Yu was a thoughtful person, and seeing that Chu Ning had been slow to speak, he took the initiative to make a suggestion.

The sudden marriage was a surprise, not to mention that Princess Shen was the most talented woman in the Great Chu. Without knowing the emperor's intentions, she had to go to the Shen Mansion to gather information.

But Chu Ning chuckled and shook his head, saying, "No need, Princess Shen is so noble, why would she marry me?

Yesterday, my father gave me someone from the Ministry of War as my bodyguard. You two will come with me to the Ministry of War."

Regardless of whether this arranged marriage is a trap or not, as long as Princess Shen doesn't want to, the emperor can't force her to marry him, right?

Although it was an arranged marriage and the emperor's order was difficult to disobey, Princess Shen had a special status. If she really didn't want to get married, could the emperor really force her to do so?

If that really happened, the emperor would definitely be criticized.

This imperial edict was probably just a show for others to see.

The most urgent task is to recruit those people from the Ministry of War first and ensure the formation of the escort team.

As a prince, if he doesn’t have a guard team around him, not only will he be killed by the enemy when he goes to the front line, but even the people of Da Chu may kill him!

Under the protection of Guan Yun and Zhao Yu, the three went to the Ministry of War.

Meanwhile, Chief Steward Zhao Ming came to the Shen Residence with the imperial edict.

The Shen Mansion is not big, with blue bricks and black tiles, which forms a sharp contrast with the surrounding high walls and courtyards.

In the backyard of the mansion, a melodious sound of piano came from the boudoir.

But I saw a woman in a green shirt, with elegant willow-shaped eyebrows and a pair of bright eyes, which was unforgettable at first sight.

The tall nose bridge, beautiful face and cherry red lips are so attractive.

Below the slender neck are the undulating mountains, and a blue ribbon is tied around the waist, showing off the slender waist.

This woman is none other than Shen Wanying, a descendant of the previous dynasty!

As a princess and the most talented woman in Chu, coupled with her stunning looks, any man would find it hard to control himself when seeing her.

However, the sound of the piano in front of him revealed a hint of worry, which moved the listeners.

A woman wearing tight clothes and with a heroic face was extremely bored. She sat down to drink tea, but stood up again before she had even taken a few sips.

I wanted to interrupt my friend, but when I thought of her stubborn personality, I was afraid that she would never go out with me if I didn't let her finish playing the song.

Feng Mulan shook her head helplessly and could only wait for Shen Wanying to finish playing.

But just when Shen Wanying thought that she would just sit and wait for boring time as before, the voice of a maid was heard outside the courtyard.

"Miss, someone has come from the palace and brought His Majesty's imperial edict. Please go with the old lady to receive it!"

The music of the zither stopped abruptly, and a look of surprise appeared on Shen Wanying's delicate face: "Strange, why did His Majesty suddenly send someone to convey his order? I don't know what it is about."

Feng Mulan chuckled and walked forward to pull Shen Wanying: "Let's go over to receive the imperial edict and we'll know what it's all about, right?"

As she spoke, she pulled Shen Wanying out of the boudoir and headed straight for the front yard.

Mrs. Shen, who received the news, arrived at this moment. The three of them, the maids, and the servants all knelt down.

Zhao Ming opened the imperial edict and read it out with a serious face: "The Shen family has a daughter named Wanying. I heard that you are outstanding in appearance and talent. You will also be eighteen years old this year. I specially grant you marriage to the Prince of Penglai!"

The three people who were waiting for the imperial edict with their heads down suddenly changed their expressions when they heard this.

The Prince of Penglai, the emperor's illegitimate son, the scapegoat prince who is about to go to the front line?

If you marry someone like this, you will probably become a widow without even having a honeymoon period!

Even though Shen Wanying was well-read, her face turned pale and a hint of anger appeared on her face.

Mrs. Shen's heart trembled, and she was filled with bitterness.

They were descendants of the previous dynasty, but now they have become playthings of the royal family and can be done to them as the royal family wishes!

Although the Shen family is no longer a royal family, it was once glorious after all, and the territory of Great Chu was taken from the Shen family. However, the current emperor did not care about this at all and insisted on marrying Wanying to the scapegoat Chu Ning.

No, my daughter is a princess, how can she marry Chu Ning like this?

Madam Shen made up her mind, a look of determination flashed in her eyes, she looked up at Zhao Ming and said in a deep voice: "Manager Zhao, my Shen family does not agree to this matter, I will go to the palace to see the emperor now!"

Zhao Ming's eyes turned cold when he heard this, and he asked sharply, "Why, Madam Shen, are you going to disobey my order?"

The imperial guards behind him immediately rushed forward!

Feng Mulan frowned, and immediately stood up to protect Madam Shen and Shen Wanying behind her, and said coldly:

"Wanying doesn't want to marry the Prince of Penglai. Why didn't Your Majesty ask Wanying's opinion before issuing the decree?"

Zhao Ming sneered: "Who are you to dare to interfere in this matter?"

Feng Mulan raised her head and said, "I am Feng Mulan, the daughter of Minister Feng of the Ministry of War!"

Shen Wanying quickly pulled Feng Mulan's hand and whispered, "Mulan, this matter has nothing to do with you. I will handle it myself."

But Feng Mulan frowned: "Your Majesty has issued an imperial decree, how can you deal with it?"

Shen Wanying was about to speak, but Zhao Ming's face was gloomy. He glanced at the two women and said coldly:

"How can we play with the imperial edict? His Majesty has issued the order. If we don't accept it today, no one left in the Shen Mansion will be able to leave alive!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding imperial guards immediately drew their weapons.

Along with the clanging sound, the edge of the weapon exuded a chill, like a man-eating beast!

The people in the Shen family were frightened and their faces turned pale, and everyone's eyes were on Shen Wanying.

At this moment, only Shen Wanying can save them.

If you refuse, there will be a river of blood in the Shen Mansion today.

Even if you are a descendant of the previous dynasty, you cannot disobey the order!

Although Mrs. Shen was also afraid in her heart, she still plucked up the courage to bow to Zhao Ming when she thought of her daughter's happiness in the rest of her life:

"General Manager Zhao, please be flexible on this matter. I will not accept this imperial edict now. I will talk to His Majesty after I go to the palace to plead for mercy, okay?"

"Someone, bring me my golden hairpin!"

Mrs. Shen knew the rules of the palace. She wanted to give Zhao Ming more benefits and would not accept the imperial edict for the time being.

But Zhao Ming snorted coldly: "No need, today you only have two choices, either accept the order and prepare for the wedding, or all the people in the Shen Mansion will die because of you today!"

When these words were spoken, Mrs. Shen felt as if she had been electrocuted. She took two steps back, her face as pale as paper.

Shen Wanying hurried forward to support her mother and said in a deep voice: "Mother, there is no need to do this. I know what is going on. As long as the Prince of Penglai actively refuses the marriage, Your Majesty will have no choice but to take back his decision."

After saying this, in front of everyone's surprised eyes, Shen Wanying respectfully stretched out her hands and took the imperial edict.

"Shen Wanying accepts the order, thank you for your majesty's grace!"

Zhao Ming placed the imperial edict in her hands and said meaningfully: "Princess, take care of yourself!"

After saying this, Zhao Ming left with the imperial guards.

Feng Mulan glared at Zhao Ming's departing back, then turned to look at Shen Wanying: "It just so happens that I came to see you today because of this person. This abominable guy actually asked His Majesty to transfer my father's people to be guards!

I know where he is now, come on, I'll take you to find him!"