The Emperor's heart is won, she sits on the Phoenix Throne! The Divine Physician's Eldest

"Prince Chen, there are no outsiders here. Tell me the truth about what you have done. I will only give you one chance." Emperor Changlong's voice was cold and stern.

Princess Qingyan was in the side hall next door. There were some things that needed to be said about peace between the two countries, things she couldn't hear.

Shen Jing looked completely innocent. "Father, I did nothing. You must believe me."

Emperor Changlong's expression grew even colder. "Shen Jing, I have already given you one chance, but you did not cherish it."

His face was full of disappointment, and his sharp eyes were filled with anger. "Do you really think I'm stupid? Liang Shan is just your servant. Without your permission, how could he have such audacity?"

"Father..."

"Shut up!" Emperor Changlong snapped, his brow furrowed. "This matter concerns the peace between our two nations. I will not punish you publicly. Resign your post in the Ministry of War and confine yourself to your residence for a month to reflect on your actions!"

Shen Jing's heart skipped a beat; a job in the Ministry of War was a lucrative one.

Making him hand it over would be like cutting off a piece of his own flesh.

"Father, I'm confined to the palace for a month. Won't that delay my marriage to Princess Qingyan?" Shen Jing asked.

"Even now, you're still thinking about marrying Princess Qingyan?" Emperor Changlong was furious.

“Father, I have already had intimate relations with Princess Qingyan,” Shen Jing said.

“Your Majesty, when I saw Princess Qingyan, she was still in shock, but her clothes were intact. I checked her when I helped her onto the horse, and she was not guilty,” Song Siyao explained.

"Prince Chen, you are not worthy to marry Princess Qingyan. I will make my own arrangements for Princess Qingyan's marriage. Remember, Princess Qingyan was saved by Princess Youfeng, and it has nothing to do with you." Emperor Changlong wanted to completely cover up this matter to prevent those with ulterior motives from using it and harming the peace between the two countries.

Seeing that his plan had come to nothing, Shen Jing was filled with resentment but also felt helpless.

Without Song Siyao, his plan would definitely have succeeded.

It was that damned Song Siyao who ruined his flawless plan.

The feud between him and Song Siyao was now firmly established.

"My son, I obey."

Shen Jing's voice was icy. Everything seemed to be on the verge of success, but now he had not only failed to marry Princess Qingyan and gain the great help of the Yan Kingdom, but he had also lost the lucrative position in the Ministry of War. He had tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead!

"Father, my son, please retire!"

Shen Jing bowed, stood up, and took his leave.

As he passed by Song Siyao, he gave her a cold look, a flash of cold light in his eyes, before walking away.

To completely keep the secret, all potential threats must be eliminated.

Everyone else involved in this matter shall be executed!

Song Siyao's informant left the palace.

Only Song Siyao and Emperor Changlong remained in the Imperial Study.

"Youfeng, what are your opinions on Princess Qingyan's marriage proposal?" Emperor Changlong asked.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Prince Jin is the most suitable candidate."

As soon as Song Siyao finished speaking, she saw Emperor Changlong's furrowed brows slowly relax.

She knew she had guessed correctly.

In fact, Emperor Changlong had already made plans in his heart.

As far as she was concerned, she didn't care who Princess Qingyan married, except for Shen Pei.

Since that's the case, we might as well respect Emperor Changlong's wishes.

Emperor Changlong nodded, "I think so too. Go and invite Princess Qingyan over."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Song Siyao went next door and brought Princess Qingyan to him. Emperor Changlong comforted her and then told her that she had been kidnapped by bandits from Black Eagle Cliff, and that all of them had been executed.

Princess Qingyan is a smart woman. Emperor Changlong didn't mention Shen Jing at all, which proves that Shen Jing is up to something and it's impossible for him to marry her.

She tacitly avoided mentioning it.

Since they're all just pawns anyway, she'd just settle for anyone else except that one person, so she didn't care who she married.

After comforting Princess Qingyan, Song Siyao escorted her back to Canglan Pavilion.

Upon reaching the entrance of Canglan Pavilion, Princess Qingyan turned to look at Song Siyao, "Princess Youfeng, thank you for saving me today."

"It's my duty, Princess Qingyan, you don't need to be so polite," Song Siyao said.

"Princess Youfeng, please come and see me off when I get married." Princess Qingyan suddenly had a feeling that although there were interests between her and Song Siyao, she felt that Song Siyao was a trustworthy person.

"Okay," Song Siyao agreed.