The hall was silent and the atmosphere was heavy.

The emperor's face was tense and sullen. Xiao Heng still had a distant and indifferent look on his face, his eyes cold, as if he was unaware of the anger of the person above him.

The Queen broke the silence and smiled softly,

"Your Majesty, this marriage contract is just a joke I made back then."

"When Nian'er was selecting his concubine, the Imperial Household Department sent him a list of young ladies from official families. I have carefully reviewed it. Although Princess Minghua was among them, I have already had the Imperial Astronomical Observatory compare Nian'er's horoscopes with those of the future Crown Princess. Miss Shen from the Prime Minister's Mansion is the most compatible."

"Because of a joke between me and General Lu, it has caused rumors all over the city. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

After saying this, the Queen stood up and bowed to the Emperor.

Su Yuejian lowered his eyes in deep thought.

The Queen's words not only confirmed the choice of Shen Wenshu as the Crown Princess, but also pulled Su Yuejian out of the vortex of false rumors, and also provided a way to ease the tense atmosphere between the Emperor and Xiao Heng.

The queen has been able to sit on the throne for so many years, she is indeed quick-witted and intelligent.

This move was also meant to protect Su Yuejian, and Su Yuejian was a little surprised.

The emperor looked at the empress who bowed her head slightly, his expression softened, he raised his hand to help her up, and said gently, "It's just a rumor, how could I blame the empress."

"There are rumors swirling outside. I left my two beloved ministers here today to clarify this matter with you. Now the Queen has made it clear that what happened back then was nothing more than a misunderstanding."

"You've all heard what the Imperial Observatory and Master Konghui said. You absolutely must not take the rumors outside to heart."

Although the emperor's words were directed at Lu Zhenting and Su Lin, his eyes lingered on Su Yuejian for a long time.

Lu Zhenting and Su Lin were flattered. They bowed their heads and saluted respectfully, "Your Majesty is wise and wise."

The emperor glanced at the military token beside him, and cast a cold glance at Xiao Heng who was sitting below with an indifferent expression.

"Since the Regent is ill, he should first take good care of himself. I will be in charge of the military talisman for the time being."

The Queen Mother's eyes trembled, and her lips opened slightly, "..."

Looking at the cold faces of the emperor and Xiao Heng, he didn't know what to do for a moment.

Shock also flashed in Lu Zhenting and Su Lin's eyes.

This black iron military talisman can command 300,000 elite black-armored soldiers, who were trained by Xiao Heng himself. They are invincible in attack and battle.

The emperor has always trusted Xiao Heng the most, but now, because of some groundless rumors, he has taken away Xiao Heng's military power.

Xiao Heng stood up and saluted calmly, "I thank you for your consideration, my brother."

Su Yuejian's eyebrows moved slightly, and the doubts in her heart deepened.

...

At the palace gate, seeing Su Yuejian keeping her head down and silent, Lu Zhenting looked at her with concern, "Xiao Yue'er, are you still feeling unwell?"

Su Yuejian came back to her senses, looked at the worried eyes of Lu Zhenting and Su Lin, smiled and shook her head.

"I'm fine. I'm sorry that Grandpa and Dad were worried about me."

"No way." Su Lin looked at Su Yue and saw that her face was still a little bad, and he felt even more depressed.

When I went to the palace today, not only did I not find a chance to cancel the marriage, but I was completely trapped by the Regent.

Lu Zhenting's face was gloomy. After Master Kong Hui said this, if they wanted to disobey the order again, it would be disrespectful, or even a crime of treason against the royal family.

The Regent's move was truly ruthless and completely put an end to the two families' desire to disobey the Emperor's order.

Lu Zhenting looked at the man in black clothes in the distance with a frown.

Such a ruthless and ruthless person wants to be their Yue'er's husband...

Su Lin was worried about Su Yuejian's health when he suddenly noticed a cold gaze. He turned around and met Lu Zhenting's sharp eyes with a puzzled look on his face.

Lu Zhenting glanced at Su Lin and lowered his eyes in disgust.

Yue'er's marriage is even worse than Jinru's marriage to this nerd!

Lu Zhenting's heart sank even more, and he sighed silently.

Xuan Yu walked over and said to the few people, "Greetings to the Princess, Greetings to the Duke, Greetings to the Grand Tutor."

Lu Zhenting and Su Lin's eyelids twitched.

Why are you calling me princess?! We just got married and you're calling me princess!

What's the rush? !

Xuan Yu ignored the cold stares from the two men and said with a smile, "It seems the princess's carriage had a problem. The prince said he would take the princess back to the Taifu Mansion on the way."

After saying that, he turned sideways and invited Su Yuejian to get into the luxurious black carriage in front.

"No, I..."

Su Lin was about to open his mouth to refute, but suddenly stopped and remembered that he came here in a sedan chair today.

Looking behind Lu Zhenting, there was also a sedan chair.

The two of them suddenly stopped where they were, their faces looking equally grim.

Su Yuejian noticed the two people's displeasure and understood their worries. She could only try to comfort them and said in a gentle voice,

"Grandfather, Daddy, don't worry, the prince treats me very well."

The two men just thought she was a little girl who didn't know about Xiao Heng's brutal methods. Although they were worried, they were still afraid of scaring her, so they could only nod in agreement with her.

Watching Su Yuejian get on the carriage, the two of them had gloomy faces, feeling complicated and uneasy.

I don’t know if what Master Konghui said is true. As long as Yue’er marries the Regent, he won’t have to die?

...

In the carriage, Su Yuejian was looking at a certain prince with a serious face, who was in a leisurely and lazy posture.

Su Yuejian folded her arms across her chest, her eyes full of inquiry. She had no idea why Xiao Heng did this today.

It's just a rumor, not worth him handing over his military power.

Is it possible that the emperor's trust in him is all false?

In the past, I only heard that he was not close to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, but today, I see that they are indeed very distant.

Xiao Heng looked at her with deep eyes, a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, and watched with interest the changes in her confused and complicated expression.

Su Yuejian frowned, and suddenly remembered what Master Konghui said in the hall today.

After thinking for a long time, he said, "How did you make Master Konghui break his vows?"

Xiao Heng raised his eyebrows slightly, not expecting that the first question she asked would be this. He lowered his eyes and chuckled.

Su Yuejian's eyebrows tightened a bit, and she said in a reproachful tone, "Master Konghui is an enlightened monk. Your actions will destroy his merits!"

His gaze lingered on her for a moment, his obsidian eyes gleaming with a chilling, cold luster, and the corners of his mouth lifted indifferently.

"I originally thought that Zhao Zhao didn't believe in gods or Buddhas."

Su Yuejian pursed her lips, her expression slightly cold.

She didn't believe in it before, but after being reborn, she couldn't help but feel awe towards gods and Buddhas.

Seeing her suddenly serious expression and lowered eyes, Xiao Heng also suppressed his smile, "As Zhao Zhao said, Master Kong Hui is an enlightened monk, and monks do not tell lies."

Su Yuejian looked up in confusion.

What does this mean? Does it mean that everything Master Kong Hui said is true?

Su Yuejian's eyes trembled, and her cherry lips moved slightly, "Then wouldn't you..."

Died young due to some reason...

Su Yuejian's words were stuck in her throat and she couldn't say them. Her heart suddenly ached.

Looking at her misty eyes, Xiao Heng pulled her into his arms and kissed her.

Su Yue was startled, and put her hands on his chest, breathing slightly, and raised her head to endure the man's passionate kiss. His kiss was domineering and fierce, not giving her any chance to escape, as if he wanted to rub her into his body.

After a long time, Xiao Heng reluctantly let go of the person in his arms. His slender fingers gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. His voice was low and hoarse.

"So, Zhao Zhao can't leave my side."

"Without you, I will die."

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