Rebirth of the Prime Minister's Daughter: Not to be Trifled With

Emperor Changwen glanced at Shen Shi and said with a slight smile, "Minister Shen, you have won a great victory for our Tianyue Kingdom and are a hero of our nation. I wish to reward you handsomely. Is there anything you would like to receive as a reward?"

After hearing this, Shen Shi looked at Emperor Changwen and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, you have already given me a reward! As a general of Tianyue Kingdom, it is my duty to fight for Tianyue Kingdom."

"This is all I should do. I dare not covet any reward. It would be my greatest honor to be able to share the burdens of Your Majesty and the Tianyue Kingdom."

After hearing this, Emperor Changwen looked at Shen Shi and was even more satisfied.

Then, Emperor Changwen spoke leisurely: "Minister Shen, I heard you are still unmarried. I wonder what kind of woman would catch your eye?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Shi looked at Emperor Changwen with embarrassment.

He did have a woman in his heart, his sister Shen Yurou's best friend, but now she's married, and they can never go back to the way things were.

Shen Shi was momentarily at a loss for words. Just then, Su Yun Chu broke the awkward silence.

"Your Majesty, my sixth uncle probably wants to wait until the Tianyue Kingdom is at peace before considering his marriage!"

After hearing this, Shen Shi looked at Su Yun Chu and nodded approvingly, "Your Majesty, that's exactly what I think!"

Emperor Changwen looked at Su Yunchu, then at Shen Shi, and said in a deep voice, "Minister Shen, it is said that one should start a family before starting a career."

Upon hearing this, Shen Shi was about to say something when Emperor Changwen glanced at him and continued, "Minister Shen, think carefully about your father, General Shen, and leave an heir for your Shen family."

After hearing this, Shen Shi realized he had considered the issue. However, he hadn't yet met anyone who moved him, and he preferred to remain single rather than settle.

Seeing that Shen Shi hadn't spoken for a long time, Emperor Changwen said sternly, "Shen Shi, you stubborn fool! I was even thinking of bestowing a marriage upon you."

After hearing this, Shen Shi looked at Emperor Changwen and shook his head. "Your Majesty, I have not yet defeated the enemy for my Tianyue Kingdom, so I am not planning to consider my marriage for the time being."

"Shen Shi, do you look down on my bestowed marriage?" Emperor Changwen said sternly. "Hmph, Shen Shi, you just wait and see!"

After hearing this, Shen Shi looked at Emperor Changwen and said tremblingly, "Your Majesty, I dare not! I am but a mere military man, and I am afraid that I will disgrace Your Majesty's good intentions."

After hearing this, Emperor Changwen glanced at the area behind the wardrobe, gritted his teeth, and said, "Jingyun, General Shen has never taken a liking to you."

Upon hearing this, a person suddenly came to mind. A moment later, Shen Shi suppressed the thought.

Although he had a subordinate named Jingyun, that was a grown man!

Although Shen Shi doesn't place much importance on relationships, he is still a very normal person and it's impossible for him to fall in love with a man.

The woman Emperor Changwen was referring to is probably not the same person; they may just have the same name!

I remember Jingyun told him a while ago that his elders had arranged a blind date for him. Maybe he will find his own happiness and be very happy!

Just then, the person behind the wardrobe came out. It turned out that this woman was Qi Jingyun, the younger sister of Emperor Changwen.

She was wearing a pale yellow dress, with fair skin and a beautiful face, looking like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting.

Shen Shi was stunned when he saw her! This woman was so beautiful, yet she seemed so familiar, and he had a feeling he couldn't quite put his finger on.

Qi Jingyun slowly walked towards Shen Shi, bowed, and said with a slight smile, "Jingyun greets the General!"

After hearing this, Shen Shi looked at Qi Jingyun and quickly spoke up.

“Princess, I am but a humble subject. How could I possibly be worthy of such a noble princess as you bowing to me? This is unacceptable! Please do not be so disrespectful!”

After hearing this, Qi Jingyun looked at Shen Shi and said with a slight smile, "General, you are a hero of our Tianyue Kingdom and the pride of our nation. This princess truly admires you to the core!"

After hearing this, Shen Shi paused for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Princess, you flatter me! I was just doing what I was supposed to do and contributing my meager strength to our Tianyue Kingdom. There's nothing for you to praise me for."

At this moment, Emperor Changwen looked at Shen Shi, then at Qi Jingyun, and asked with a slight smile, "Minister Shen, do you think my sister is pleasing to the eye?"

For a moment, Shen Shi didn't know how to answer. A relationship with the woman he longed for was impossible. But this princess before him seemed like a possibility.

Qi Jingyun, on the other hand, quietly looked at Shen Shi, eager to know his opinion of her.

After a long while, Shen Shi finally spoke, "Your Majesty, I am but a reckless warrior."

"Your Majesty, I am not overly apprehensive, but I fear I am unworthy of such a noble princess. After all, marriage is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. I hope Your Majesty will reconsider!"

After hearing this, Emperor Changwen looked at Shen Shi and said in a deep voice, "Minister Shen, are you saying that you look down on my sister, Princess Jingyun?"

After hearing this, Shen Shi looked at Su Lie and then at Su Yun Chu, wanting to ask for their opinions.

Seeing this, Su Lie patted Shen Shi on the shoulder and said in a voice only he could hear, "Brother Shen, just agree! This is a rare opportunity!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Shi lowered his head in embarrassment. Then, he looked in Su Yun Chu's direction and saw that Su Yun Chu nodded without making a sound.

"Your Majesty, I truly do not, nor would I dare!" Shen Shi said tremblingly. "It is only because the princess is of noble status that I fear I am unworthy of her."

After hearing this, Emperor Changwen looked at Shen Shi and said softly, "Minister Shen, there is no such thing as being unworthy or unworthy."

"My younger sister, Jingyun, has said that she will marry no one but Minister Shen. As for Minister Shen, whether or not you want to marry Jingyun is up to you!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Shi was in a dilemma, unsure whether he should agree to Emperor Changwen's request.

If I agree, I fear I won't be able to get past my conscience; if I don't agree, I fear I'll be targeted by Emperor Changwen, which would implicate the Su and Shen families.

Just then, Qi Jingyun looked at Shen Shi, forced a smile, and said, "General, you don't need to be in a difficult position. Just consider it wishful thinking on my part!"

After speaking, Qi Jingyun prepared to leave. Shen Shi stopped her at the right moment, "Princess, I am not very familiar with you. Why do you want to marry me?"

After hearing this, Qi Jingyun turned around, looked at Shen Shi, and said in a low voice, "General, take a closer look at who this princess really is?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Shi looked at Qi Jingyun with a puzzled expression. At that moment, the image of the subordinate named Jingyun flashed into Shen Shi's mind—it was so similar, so incredibly similar!

Shen Shi looked at Qi Jingyun and asked in surprise, "You are Jingyun, Young Master Jing!" Qi Jingyun smiled and nodded.

"Didn't you say your elders arranged a blind date for you?" Qi Jingyun looked at Shen Shi after hearing this and said with a slight smile, "Isn't it with you, General?"

After hearing this, Shen Shi looked at Qi Jingyun and said in a low voice, "Princess, if you don't mind, I am willing to spend my life with you."

Upon seeing this, Emperor Changwen smiled with satisfaction. "Very well, Minister Shen, since that is the case, I will bestow a marriage upon you."