You died to save me, I promise you a lifetime

The Great Yan Emperor looked up in confusion.

"Why are they here?"

Seeing Eunuch Yao shaking his head, he ordered, "I heard that General Mu went out to meet friends and hasn't been in the mansion for more than a few months. Summon them in."

Eunuch Yao cheerfully left the imperial study and said to the grandfather and grandson, "The emperor lets you in."

Mu Yunge helped the old man into the imperial study.

"Old minister, I pay my respects to the Emperor!"

"Your Majesty, your servant has greeted you!"

The Great Yan Emperor raised his hand and said, "Please stand up and take a seat!"

Then he looked up at the old man and said, "General Mu, I heard you went to meet a friend. When did you come back?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. I returned last night."

The Great Yan Emperor looked at the grandfather and grandson and asked, "What brings you here together?"

Seeing the emperor asking, the grandfather and grandson knelt together and said, "Your Majesty, today, I, an old minister, risk my dignity and beg Your Majesty to revoke the marriage between my granddaughter and the young man Lin from the Yongguo Mansion."

"Your Majesty, I beg you to cancel my engagement with Prince Lin."

The Great Yan Emperor was very surprised, "General Mu is dissatisfied with this marriage?"

“The Emperor granted the marriage to give the General’s Mansion face. My family attaches great importance to this marriage and is actively preparing for it.

However, something happened at Puhua Temple last night, and the marriage between the two families is no longer possible. I have come to report this to the Emperor and request that he revoke his order."

The Great Yan Emperor was completely bewildered. "Tell me clearly, what exactly happened?"

Mu Yunge knelt down and took two steps. "Yesterday, my sister Mu Qinxue invited me to go to Puhua Temple to enjoy the peach blossoms. That night, the temple caught fire, and my sister and Master Lin escaped from the temple naked, wrapped in sheets and quilts..."

Mu Yunge briefly recounted the incident, wiping away tears as she spoke, "Since my sister and Prince Lin have known each other for a long time and have developed feelings for each other, I beg the Emperor to revoke his decree and grant these two lovers their union."

After hearing this, Emperor Yan's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

"really?"

"Your Majesty, I dare not lie to you. Otherwise, I will be convicted of deceiving you!"

The Great Yan Emperor's expression was gloomy and unclear.

"When the young man from the Lin family came to me to ask for a marriage, I disagreed, saying that you were the only girl in two generations of the general's family, and I had to carefully choose a good match for you.

It was only after the young man from the Lin family repeatedly assured me that he would mend his ways and treat you well, and the virtuous concubine also promised to take good care of you, her nephew's wife, that I reluctantly agreed.

I didn't expect that he would do such a thing when we were getting married in two months.

Since he is a hopeless case, I will withdraw my order. Huai'an, draft the order!"

Things went unexpectedly smoothly, and the grandfather and grandson kowtowed and knelt down in worship.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"

"Get up! I owe you this. Miss Mu, I can compensate you for anything you ask for."

Mu Yunge bowed again, "Your Majesty means well. I am grateful to Your Majesty. There is no such thing as a debt."

Seeing Mu Yunge being so understanding, the Great Yan Emperor laughed, "You are a sensible person, it's the kid from the Lin family who is unlucky.

But you are indeed the victim of this matter, so I grant you a favor. Tell me, what do you want?

Mu Yunge looked at his grandfather, then at the emperor, and saw that both were smiling at him.

Then she said frankly, as if she had made up her mind, "I am determined to fight alongside my father and brothers in the battle to defend the territory of Great Yan. I do not want to discuss marriage for the time being. I beg the Emperor to allow me to marry freely."

Seeing that Mu Yunge didn't ask for anything exorbitant, but instead wanted to defend the territory with her father and brother, the Great Yan Emperor was pleased and praised her, "As expected of a daughter of the General's Mansion, you have the demeanor of General Mu. I agree!"

Mu Yunge felt relieved, "Your Majesty, I bow to you and thank you!"

"Okay, okay, get up and sit! Huai'an, get Miss Mu some snacks that the ladies like."

Eunuch Yao agreed, and soon brought two plates of exquisite pastries.

Mu Yunge didn't hesitate to take a piece and stuffed it into his mouth. "Delicious! Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Eunuch Yao!"

"I like it. I'll take some back later." The Great Yan Emperor really liked Mu Yunge's generosity and naturalness.

Mu Yunge had some tea and snacks while the old man and the Great Yan Emperor talked about some interesting stories about meeting friends.

As they were talking happily, a young eunuch came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Consort Xian, the Duke of Yongguo and his wife, and Prince Lin wish to see you."

"No, let them go back." Emperor Yan ordered with a serious face.

The young eunuch bowed and left the imperial study.

The old man stood up and said goodbye, "Your Majesty, you are very busy and must have a lot of things to deal with. I will return home first. I will come to the palace to discuss it with you in detail when I am free another day."

The Great Yan Emperor was in high spirits. "Why are you in such a hurry? Tell me more about the interesting things happening outside."

As soon as he finished speaking, the young eunuch came in again and said, "Your Majesty, they are kneeling at the door and saying that they won't get up until Your Majesty sees them."

Seeing this, the old man stood up again and said, "Your Majesty, I'd better come to the palace and talk to you another day."

"Okay, come into the palace and talk to me when you're free."

"Yes, veteran, please resign!"

After paying their respects, the grandfather and grandson walked out of the imperial study holding the imperial edict and the cakes given by Eunuch Yao. Seeing that several people were really kneeling at the door, they waved to Concubine Xian and left.

Lin Xiuye ​​and the Duke's wife hurriedly stood up and rushed forward: "Mr. Mu, Miss Mu, may I have a moment to talk?"

The old man raised the imperial edict in his hand and said, "Duke, Madam, there is no need for our two families to talk any further. Just be content with yourselves."

Humph, the hatred of annihilating an entire family is irreconcilable, and the situation will not end until one dies. What is there to say?

The grandfather and grandson left without looking back.

Lin Xiuye ​​and the Duke's wife turned pale. When they saw the imperial edict, they knew that the marriage was over.

Lin Xiuye ​​shook his head at Concubine Lin Xian and Lin Jinhao: "The Emperor has issued the decree to cancel the engagement. There is no possibility of redemption. Let's go back."

The emperor issued the decree so easily because there were constant wars on the border and the Mu family was needed to guard the border.

Concubine Lin snorted coldly and stood up unwillingly.

As the group was about to turn back, Eunuch Yao came out and stopped them: "Please wait a moment, the emperor is letting you in."

After looking at each other, they followed Eunuch Yao into the imperial study.

Without waiting for them to salute, Emperor Yan threw an imperial edict at Lin Jinhao.

"You worthless bastard, what did you say when you came to me to ask for my permission to marry you? It's only two months before the wedding, and you've done something so shameful.

You could pick any other woman you want, but you have to pick on the one from the second branch of the Mu family. Put yourself in their shoes. How would you feel if you were in their shoes?

There are constant wars on the border now. You have done such a thing. They, old and young, have come to me for begging. How do you want me to deal with it?

And you adults, is this how you discipline him? It's truly shameful.

All of you, go back and reflect on yourselves. Lin Jinhao will be grounded for three months."

The group walked out of the imperial study dejectedly and stopped at a fork in the road.

Concubine Lin looked at Lin Jinhao, sighed, and lowered her voice: "The matter is a foregone conclusion and cannot be changed. You should go to the emperor quickly and discuss the next step."

Lin Xiuye ​​glared at his disappointing son, nodded, and hurried out of the palace...