The reborn daughter of the Marquis Mansion takes over the world

Ning Ziqing was caught off guard by Emperor Yao's sudden forced marriage today. She sat in the carriage with her eyes lowered, looking extremely depressed.

Su Yanqi knew all too well the pain in her heart, but didn't know how to comfort her.

The two fell into endless silence.

After a long time, Ning Ziqing finally mustered up the courage, looked up at Su Yanqi's eyes, and said apologetically: "Seventh Prince, I'm sorry. I really couldn't bear to see the Fourth Prince being demoted to Jinzhou by His Majesty, so I agreed to marry you."

She said frankly: "If the Fourth Prince loses the battle for the throne, it will not benefit any of us. I can't just watch Huo Yunhong take that position... So, I have to let you down."

Su Yanqi shook his head gently, caressing her cheek lovingly, and said softly: "Qingqing, I understand. You don't have to feel sorry for me. I don't feel wronged. It is also my wish to help the Fourth Prince. What's more, marrying you is the greatest luck in my life."

Ning Ziqing felt blocked in his heart and lowered his eyelashes to avoid Su Yanqi's burning gaze.

After a moment's silence, she said truthfully, "Seventh Young Master, even if I marry you, I cannot be married to you. If you meet a woman you really like in the future, I will take the initiative to divorce you. Our marriage now is just a temporary measure. Don't worry, I will not marry anyone else after the divorce, and I will live well on my own."

Su Yanqi was shocked, and excitedly hugged Ning Ziqing tightly: "No, Qingqing, I will not like anyone else, and I will not divorce you. If you don't want to, I will never force you. Don't talk about divorce anymore. After we get married, I will definitely treat you well, double compensate you, and never let you get hurt again. If you still want...other things, I will also try my best to satisfy you."

Su Yanqi really wanted to tell Ning Ziqing that if she wanted the position of queen, he could give it to her.

As soon as they get married, he will arrange everything to make her wish come true.

But Ning Ziqing didn't want to pin the rest of her happiness on someone she didn't like. That would only add more pain and torture to her.

She leaned calmly on Su Yanqi's chest, her eyes full of pain, and murmured exhaustedly.

"Seventh Young Master, I'm a little tired and want to sleep for a while. Please wake me up when the time comes."

Su Yanqi hummed and hugged her tighter.

Half an hour later, before Qiang Ze and Qingxu drove the carriage to the gate of Huo Yunjue's mansion, they were stopped at the street corner by a team of imperial guards armed with weapons.

Su Yanqi lifted the car curtain and explained his purpose to the leading general.

The general refused to let the person go as he had not seen any eunuch coming to deliver the imperial edict. Su Yan was so anxious that he almost had an argument with the general.

Fortunately, Concubine Wan's carriage arrived in time, and the eunuch who came with her read out Emperor Yao's oral order in public, so the three of them were able to enter the palace smoothly.

Wei Feng welcomed the three people to Huo Yunjue's bedroom. Concubine Wan wanted to leave some time for Ning Ziqing and Huo Yunjue to be alone, so she made an excuse to go and settle down first.

Su Yanqi looked at the door of the dormitory, a trace of guilt and uneasiness flashed in his eyes, as if he had done something wrong.

However, even though he was the one who married Ning Ziqing in a formal ceremony, he did not dare to go in and face Huo Yunjue.

He laughed bitterly to himself, turned sideways and motioned to Ning Ziqing: "I won't go in, you go meet him. I'll wait for you outside, you two... have a good talk."

Ning Ziqing saw what he was thinking and told him, "Then wait for me. It won't be too long. I'll come out after talking to him for a while."

Su Yanqi nodded, said nothing more, turned around and went to the front yard to wait for her.

Ning Ziqing calmed himself down and walked into the bedroom.

The room was warm and cozy, and the heating was burning brightly. Huo Yunjue was wearing a shirt and lying on the bed with his eyes closed to rest.

Hearing footsteps approaching, Huo Yunjue narrowed his eyes and asked, "Is that Doctor Yan? What time is it now? Is it time to change the medicine?"

His voice was hoarse and weak, and it was obvious that he was seriously injured.

What responded to him was a gentle and familiar voice: "Ajue, it's me. I'm here to see you."

Ning Ziqing quickened his pace and walked over.

Huo Yunjue was very surprised. He opened his eyes and found that Ning Ziqing had been standing in his room without him noticing.

He rubbed his eyes hard to make sure he was not dreaming. Ning Ziqing was really standing in front of his bed.

Huo Yunjue asked in confusion: "Qingqing, why are you here?"

When Ning Ziqing saw his pale and haggard face, tears fell uncontrollably.

She reached out to lift the quilt and check Huo Yunjue's injuries.

Huo Yunjue stopped her awkwardly: "Qingqing, don't look at it, it will scare you."

Ning Ziqing frowned, withdrew his hand, and finally couldn't help crying: "Your Majesty... he has such a cruel heart... he doesn't even think of the father-son relationship."

Huo Yunjue hurriedly coaxed her, "Don't cry, Qingqing. This is not your father's fault. He and I were first a monarch and a subject, and then a father and a son. In the eyes of Duke Qi and the court officials, I was wrong to punish Jiarou privately, both publicly and privately. Father only dismissed me from my post and fined me fifty sticks to give Duke Qi and the others an explanation. I am willing to accept the punishment."

Ning Ziqing couldn't let it go: "Why are you so stupid? You have to take the responsibility of punishing Qi Ranxi. Wouldn't it be better to push it on me? Anyway, Duke Qi's faction has long disliked me. Now that I have the Black Feather Order in my hand, I don't think they dare to act rashly."

Huo Yunjue had mixed feelings and did not want to tell Ning Ziqing about the dispute that took place in the court today, so as not to make her more worried.

He gently took Ning Ziqing's head and let her lean on his shoulder, resting his forehead against hers: "Qingqing, don't worry, I have taken care of it. Father will no longer suspect or blame you for holding the Black Feather Order."

He asked back, "Why did you come to my place? Didn't my father order the imperial guards to surround my mansion and not allow anyone to visit?"

Ning Ziqing quickly found an excuse: "In the afternoon, His Majesty summoned me to the palace to inquire about the murder and personally comforted me. I happened to meet Concubine Wan who was asking His Majesty for permission to come and take care of you. I took the opportunity to thank you for saving my life that night and begged His Majesty to allow me to come with Concubine Wan to visit. After hearing this, His Majesty gladly agreed."

Huo Yunjue saw that she looked calm and composed, so he felt relieved. Perhaps, Emperor Yao was thinking of Ning Ziqing's current status and wanted to force him to give up this relationship unilaterally, so he did not reveal the matter to Ning Ziqing.

Huo Yunjue wanted to wait until Emperor Yao's anger subsided, then go find Su Yanqi to write a letter of withdrawal of engagement, and then take it to Emperor Yao to beg him. Maybe Emperor Yao would agree to let him marry Ning Ziqing.

Thinking of this, Huo Yunjue breathed a sigh of relief and was happily affectionate with Ning Ziqing.

Before they knew it, half an hour had passed quickly, and palace servants began knocking on the door one after another to bring dinner and medicine.

The two people in the room let go of each other.

Zhihua, who was beside Concubine Wan, reminded Ning Ziqing at the right time: "Princess Azhao, it's getting late. Concubine Wan has already asked me to prepare the carriage. Please go back to the Marquis' Mansion."

Huo Yunjue then realized that his mother had also come. He looked at the few strange palace servants at the door and knew in his heart that they were sent by Emperor Yao to monitor him.

He quietly winked at Ning Ziqing: "Qingqing, go back quickly. My injury will heal soon."

"When I recover, it will be the New Year, and we will see each other again soon."

Ning Ziqing's eyes narrowed, and he suppressed the bitterness in his heart. He stood up and said goodbye to him with a smile: "Okay, then I'll wait for you to get better. When the Lantern Festival comes, will you accompany me to appreciate the lanterns?"

Huo Yunjue agreed immediately, looking forward to their future together: "Once is not enough, I will accompany you to enjoy the lanterns for the rest of my life."

Ning Ziqing's eyes suddenly became extremely dim.

A lifetime... is so long...

However, they may not have the possibility of living together again in the future.