The prince kneels every day. Has the princess forgiven him today?

After that day, Song Lingxi was silent.

However, news was circulating in the capital that Xie Chengqian had no intention of marrying Su Xunyao.

The emperor summoned Song Xiwan again.

Song Xiwan was still waiting for the time to go to Yunhe Academy, and was slightly surprised when he received this news.

Why did the emperor summon her again?

"Xiwan, this..."

When Xu learned about it, she also felt dizzy.

There have been many changes in the court recently, and she was really worried that Xi Wan would do something wrong and end up in jail like Jun Ling.

Song Xiwan patted her shoulder and said, "Don't think too much, mother. It will be fine."

Xu's expression did not relax at all, but the emperor's summons was an oral order and she could not disobey.

Xu could only warn her, "You must be careful and don't offend His Majesty."

"I know."

Song Xiwan comforted Xu before leaving.

All the way into the palace.

This time she was the only one here, and Song Xiwan couldn't help but feel a little heavy in her heart. The emperor's health was getting worse day by day.

I heard that Doctor Xu was forced to live in the palace to treat him, so why would he look for her at this time?

Song Xiwan arrived in front of the Yangxin Palace and bowed.

"Your Majesty, please see me."

"Ahem...get up."

The emperor half leaned on the couch, his sharp eyes fixed on her.

Song Xiwan stood up without changing her expression and waited quietly for the emperor's next words.

"I heard that Prince Xuan came to your house to ask for your hand in marriage?"

Song Xiwan's heart skipped a beat.

It’s because of this!

She responded, "It is true, but Father and Mother, considering Xi Wan is still young, will just treat this as a token of appreciation from the prince."

The emperor pondered for a moment and then asked, "Does that mean you don't want to?"

Song Xiwan's eyes darkened.

This question was like a big pit dug in front of her, and the terrible thing was that she didn't know how to answer to avoid jumping into it.

"I am terrified. Marriage is the decision of my parents and the matchmaker. I dare not make the decision on my own."

The emperor chuckled, "You are as cautious as Lord Song, and you like to fool me."

Song Xiwan immediately knelt down and answered firmly, "I dare not."

"I dare not! You all treat me like a fool. What did you promise me when you asked to enter Yunhe Academy?"

The emperor's tone suddenly became sharp.

A dark light flashed across Song Xiwan's eyes, but the person he was asking to marry was not her!

"Every word I said was true. I only wanted to do my best to be loyal to the Great Xia Kingdom. I had no intention of deceiving the emperor."

The emperor's expression relaxed slightly, and he asked in a deep voice, "Does this mean that if you can't pass the imperial examination, you won't consider marriage?"

After all the twists and turns, it turned out that he still had to stop Xie Chengqian from marrying her.

Song Xiwan was naturally willing to do this, but doing so would mean breaking her promise.

Song Xiwan said in a deep voice: "This is what I feel, but I have been separated from my parents for a long time. I cannot make decisions on my own and hurt their feelings."

The emperor stared at her and said calmly, "Song Aiqing has served the Great Xia Kingdom and you are so determined. I cannot bear to burden you."

Song Xiwan's eyelids twitched.

This foreshadowing made her even more panicked, so what?

"I have always wanted to arrange a marriage for you, and since Prince Xuan has this intention, I will grant you both your wish."

Song Xiwan: “?”

She couldn't help but look up with a puzzled look.

Your Majesty, are you serious?

The emperor was truly serious. "However, marriage will eventually affect your chances of success in the imperial examinations. I am thinking of waiting until you have successfully become an official before issuing an edict. What do you think?"

Song Xiwan: “?”

What does this mean?

Why is it so complicated?

That is, he promised to give her the imperial edict in advance, but only after she successfully passed the imperial examination, and the marriage could only be with Xie Chengqian?

"If you want to get married now, that's fine. But I must revoke my promise to you to enter Yunhe Academy. Otherwise, you will be charged with deceiving the emperor."

The emperor continued.

Song Xiwan didn't hesitate at all, "Your Majesty, I will obey your orders."

This determination made the emperor hesitate. This was not the reaction he wanted.

"In that case, you can set off today."

Song Xiwan agreed and left the Yangxin Palace.

Why did the emperor say all this to her for no reason today? Xie Chengqian had just caused a big disturbance in the palace a few days ago, and now he didn't give her any face at all?

It’s weird.

Before Song Xiwan even reached the palace gate, she was stopped by a palace maid. "Miss Song, please stay. My queen would like to invite you to the Imperial Garden."

"Who is your queen?"

Song Xiwan raised her eyebrows and asked back.

"It's Concubine Shen."

Song Xiwan suddenly realized that the emperor's request to ask her to come here today was probably due to Concubine Shen's intention.

This woman is really not simple. She poisoned the emperor and was still safe and sound in the harem. Now she is actually thinking of causing trouble for her.

Song Xiwan simply followed the palace maid to the imperial garden.

From a distance, I saw a woman in luxurious clothes, who was in a good mood and was fasting on flower petals. She looked really content.

"Xi Wan pays homage to the Imperial Concubine."

Upon hearing this, Concubine Shen turned around and scrutinized her with her upturned almond-shaped eyes. "You are the woman who has bewitched Prince Xuan."

These words made Song Xiwan frown.

"Your Highness, please be careful with your words."

"What? You can do it but you won't allow others to talk about it?"

Concubine Shen smiled brightly, walked up to Song Xiwan, lifted her chin with her fingertips, and her eyes were filled with endless hatred.

The two were so close that Song Xiwan could almost smell the unique fragrance of Concubine Shen.

To be on the safe side, she temporarily sealed several acupuncture points to avoid poisoning.

I heard Concubine Shen's hateful murmur, "You are the one who brought that blind man Qin Mingchen here? You really don't know how to live or die."

"I don't know what the Imperial Concubine is talking about."

Song Xiwan simply pretended to be confused.

Concubine Shen suddenly pinched Song Xiwan's chin hard, as if she wanted to take it off.

"Don't play dumb with me here. I'm warning you, I will never let this matter go. You and the Song family will have to pay the price!"

Concubine Shen's plan was to help Xie Qiang ascend the throne step by step within three years.

Who knew that Xie Qiang's leg would suddenly break!

She could only use other methods to eliminate all forces and leave Xie Qiang as the only choice for the emperor.

But the appearance of Qin Mingchen destroyed everything she had done in the palace!

It's all thanks to this bitch.

Song Xiwan's expression was calm. He reached out and grabbed Concubine Shen's wrist. In a few seconds, he took away all her strength and threw her aside.

Concubine Shen couldn't stand still and looked at Song Xiwan in disbelief, "How dare you use violence against me!"

"Your Highness, you are too kind. I was just protecting myself."

Song Xiwan touched his chin and it still hurt.

Concubine Shen sneered, "You are just a bastard wandering around, but you have opened my eyes. Are you really not afraid of death?"

Why is this a personal attack?

Song Xiwan's expression turned cold. She didn't want to cause trouble, but that didn't mean she could allow herself to be humiliated again and again.