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Xiao Rong's voice was low and affectionate, and every word revealed his cherishment and love for Jiang Yu.

"From now on, I will use everything in me to love and protect you, and I won't let you get hurt in the slightest."

Jiang Yu raised his head and met Xiao Rong's affectionate gaze.

At this moment, she seemed to see the beauty and happiness of the future.

She smiled slightly and nodded vigorously, "I believe you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Rong's heart was filled with excitement and joy. He held Jiang Yu's hand tightly, as if he wanted to merge her into his body.

The two looked at each other and smiled. At this moment, it seemed as if they were the only ones left in the world.

At this moment, the door of the study was suddenly pushed open and a guard walked in hurriedly.

"Sir, something bad has happened. Someone has come from the palace and said that the emperor wants to see you."

The guard's voice broke the silence of the study, and both Xiao Rong and Jiang Yu were stunned.

The emperor summoned you?

A hint of doubt and worry flashed in Xiao Rong's eyes. He glanced at Jiang Yu and then stood up.

"I know, I'll go right away."

After saying that, he turned to look at Jiang Yu and said, "Wait here for me first. I'll be back soon."

Jiang Yu nodded, but an inexplicable uneasiness welled up in his heart.

She watched Xiao Rong's back as he quickly walked out of the study, and her uneasiness grew stronger and stronger.

An ominous premonition came over her, making it impossible for her to wait calmly.

Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.

Xiao Rong hurried into the imperial study and saw the emperor sitting on the dragon throne with a gloomy face.

"Your Majesty," he said, bowing respectfully.

"Xiao Rong, I want to ask you, are you married?" the emperor asked straight to the point.

Xiao Rong was stunned for a moment, then answered truthfully: "Your Majesty, I have not yet married."

The emperor's expression softened slightly. "Very good! I intend to marry the Ninth Princess to you. Are you willing?"

When Xiao Rong heard this, his heart sank.

Ninth Princess?

A spoiled and willful face flashed through his mind. It was the Ninth Princess whom he had occasionally seen in the palace.

However, he already had Jiang Yu in his heart, so how could he marry someone else?

"Your Majesty, I..." He was about to say that he had someone he liked, but was interrupted by the emperor.

"I know what you are thinking, but you must remember that you are a subject of Da Qi, and you have no say in your marriage." The emperor's voice revealed unquestionable majesty.

Xiao Rong's heart tightened. He knew what the emperor meant, but he didn't want to give up Jiang Yu.

He took a deep breath, mustered up his courage and said, "Your Majesty, I already have someone I like. I beg Your Majesty to grant my wish."

The emperor's expression darkened instantly. "Oh? How dare you disobey my order?"

Xiao Rong's heart trembled, but he still raised his head firmly, "Your Majesty, I have deep feelings for the person I love, and I beg Your Majesty to grant my wish."

"You..." The emperor's face turned ashen with anger. He slammed the table and said, "Well, since you are so stubborn, don't blame me for being rude!"

After saying that, he shouted loudly: "Come here, capture Xiao Rong for me!"

The guards immediately stepped forward and held Xiao Rong down, preventing him from moving.

"Your Majesty, please think twice!" Xiao Rong struggled and shouted, but the emperor had already turned away.

Xiao Rong was escorted out of the imperial study by the guards, his heart filled with worry and anxiety.

He knew that this time he was probably in great danger.

However, he did not regret his decision because he could not give up Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu waited in the study for a long time, but Xiao Rong didn't come back.

The uneasiness in her heart grew stronger and stronger, as if something bad was about to happen.

At this moment, a guard walked in and said, "Miss Jiang, something bad has happened. Lord Xiao has not returned since he was summoned by the Emperor. I heard that he was imprisoned by the Emperor."

"What?!" Jiang Yu stood up suddenly, his face turning pale in an instant.

She knew that Xiao Rong must have offended the emperor because of her.

Thinking of this, her heart was filled with guilt and worry.

She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. "I have to find a way to save him."

Jiang Yu felt as if her heart was being crushed by a huge rock, but she forced herself to calm down.

At this critical moment, she couldn't lose her composure.

So she turned around and left the study and went straight to Lin Wanqing's residence.

Lin Wanqing's residence is located in a quiet place in the mansion, surrounded by green trees, making it particularly peaceful and quiet.

Jiang Yu hurried over and saw Lin Wanqing sitting in the yard, holding a book in his hands and reading intently.

"Sister Lin!"

There was a hint of anxiety in Jiang Yu's voice.

Lin Wanqing looked up and saw that it was Jiang Yu. He quickly put down the book in his hand and stood up.

"Jiang Yu, why are you here? You look so bad, what happened?"

Jiang Yu took a deep breath and told Lin Wanqing everything about Xiao Rong being imprisoned by the emperor.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing's expression turned serious.

"How could this happen? Xiao Rong...how could he offend the emperor?"

Jiang Yu smiled bitterly.

"It's all because of me. The Emperor wanted to marry the Ninth Princess to Xiao Rong, but Xiao Rong only had me in her heart, so she refused the Emperor's order. The Emperor was furious and had Xiao Rong imprisoned."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, a hint of surprise and admiration flashed in his eyes.

"Xiao Rong... He actually dared to disobey the Emperor's order for you. A man like him is truly rare in this world."

She paused, then said, "Jiang Yu, don't worry too much. I'll go find Lu Shengyuan and see if he can help."

Jiang Yu nodded gratefully.

"Then I'll leave it to Sister Lin. Xiao Rong... he can't be in any trouble."

Lin Wanqing patted Jiang Yu's shoulder to comfort him.

"Don't worry, I will do my best. You go back and wait for news. I will go find the prince right away."

After saying that, Lin Wanqing hurriedly left his residence and headed towards the Prince's Mansion.

Jiang Yu stood there, watching Lin Wanqing's back, silently praying in his heart that Xiao Rong would be safe.

Prince's Mansion, study.

Lin Wanqing hurried into the study and saw Lu Shengyuan sitting at the desk, holding a brush in his hand, writing something seriously.

"Lu Shengyuan!" she called out, her voice filled with anxiety.

Lu Shengyuan looked up and saw that it was Lin Wanqing. He quickly put down the brush in his hand and stood up.

"Wanqing, why are you here? What happened?"

Lin Wanqing took a deep breath and told Lu Shengyuan that Xiao Rong had been imprisoned by the emperor.

Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan frowned.

"This matter is indeed a bit tricky. Since the emperor has already ordered Xiao Rong to be imprisoned, he will not let him out easily."

Lin Wanqing said anxiously, "Lu Shengyuan, can you think of a way to save Xiao Rong? He...he offended the emperor because of Jiang Yu."

Lu Shengyuan looked at Lin Wanqing's anxious expression and knew that this matter was very important to her.