After I captured the wrong male lead, I broke off the engagement and married the villain

Nangong Yuan stood here, and the reason why he wanted to complete the strategy mission was to prevent himself from falling into this situation.

Her parents really loved her, and so did her brother.

But for Nangong Yuan, this was not a godsend.

She is a very self-aware person and has no interest in becoming anyone's appendage.

“Oh, Miss Nangong, don’t pay attention to them, they just can’t stand it.”

Nangong Yuan curled her lips and smiled: "It's okay, I don't care. Getting married won't necessarily make your situation any better."

Many of the people sitting here were not very favored before they got married.

Nowadays, if one wants to get married, it is either to gain power for the family or to bring honor to the family.

Anyway, it may not be much of a benefit to me in the end.

"You see things clearly, that's great, and I envy you very much. There are few people in the general's mansion and you are the only legitimate daughter. How can you marry someone so easily when you have been so spoiled?"

Nangong Yuan said: "I don't want to get married, and no one can force me."

It’s not that her parents spoil her, but that she has enough ability to say no to those who force her.

If the situation in the General's Mansion was not like this, she would still be able to handle it with ease and leave a way out for herself.

This is what makes her different from others, simply because she has never thought of herself as a weak woman.

"very nice."

The woman forced a smile, as if she had thought of something, and her expression was not very good.

Nangong Yuan then noticed something was wrong: "What's wrong? You look so ugly."

"nothing."

Someone on the side said sarcastically, "Oh, her. I heard that Duke Jinyang married her to Duke Shenyang in order to win people's hearts. If you know, that person could be his father."

Nangong Yuan raised her eyebrows, she knew this person.

Lord Shenyang is fifty-three years old this year, but he is still an official in the court. There are several incompetent descendants in his family, but fortunately, his honor and favor have not yet died out.

Because Shen Jing is already there.

Shen Jing is considered to be of the same clan as them, and according to seniority, he should call him uncle.

In this way, if I can't curry favor with Shen Jing, I can curry favor with Lord Shen Yang.

We will be protected anyway, so why not do it?

Nangong Yuan looked unhappy and asked, "You...were you forced to do this?"

The woman looked dejected: "My parents' orders and the matchmaker's words, how can I not obey?"

Tao Ruo, the legitimate daughter of Duke Jinyang, is only seventeen years old. She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and she has also shined in the previous banquets.

I didn't expect that I would be married to an old man today.

This is unacceptable to anyone.

Nangong Yuan said: "If you don't want to, then just say so."

"I'm telling you, Nangong Yuan, you are not her. Don't talk about this kind of thing so easily. If her future husband hears it, he will definitely make her suffer."

The woman next to him said coldly.

But isn’t this a reminder?

Although the girls always tease each other, there are times when it really comes to a life or death situation where some people just can’t bear it.

Nangong Yuan sighed when she heard this. There were too many unfortunate people in this world. She could help them temporarily, but not forever.

"Relax, if you have the chance, take control of Lord Shenyang's inner house, and your life will be easier in the future."

Tao Ruo smiled and said, "What else can we do? This is how the world is. It is not easy for women."

She doesn't play the victim. There is helplessness in her beautiful eyes, but there is absolutely no self-pity.

When Nangong Yuan saw this, she knew that she was someone with her own ideas.

Such a woman, even if she marries poorly, is definitely capable of living a better life than the average person.

"Too."

After saying this, Nangong Yuan felt that she was being too frivolous.

She always goes her own way and does what she wants to do without having to consider other people's opinions.

Perhaps from childhood to adulthood, I have never been afraid of my parents.

But there was very little she could do alone.

"I hope things will get better in the future. There's only so much I can do right now."

She wanted to leave because she knew her strength had its limits.

It is wishful thinking that one person can change the entire era.

She is not a god. Even if she were a real god, she could not save millions of people.

As I was thinking, a voice came from a distance.

"The Queen has arrived!"

Everyone quickly stood up and knelt.

The queen met with the lady of honor, exchanged a few words with her, and then moved her people over here.

"Everyone, stand up. No need to be polite."

Nangong Yuan sat down and looked at her, stunned.

After not seeing her for a long time, the queen, who was once so gorgeous, now looked a little tired and much older.

Although her makeup is still delicate and dignified, the vicissitudes of life in her eyes cannot be erased.

It seems that she hasn't been having a good time these days.

Perhaps it was because the queen needed to preside over many things during the New Year, so the emperor released her.

Nangong Yuan had heard before that she had been neglected for a long time and that the harem was managed by the virtuous concubine.

Now it seems that the Queen has some weight in His Majesty's heart.

"Today is New Year's Day. I will celebrate with you all and drink a cup together."

Nangong Yuan picked up the wine glass and drank it, his expression unchanged.

Mrs. Shen sat next to her, looking very calm.

"Mother."

"what happened?"

Nangong Yuan thought for a moment and said, "Why is Concubine Xian not here?"

"We are receiving ladies of honor at this moment, so only the Queen will be here. Your Majesty's concubines will come when the dinner is over."

She nodded: "I see."

I haven't been here for a long time and indeed forgot about this rule.

Nangong Yuan hadn't seen Xiao Weiye for a long time and wondered how he was doing now.

He is the future new emperor, so it is necessary to maintain good relations with him.

Moreover... Nangong Yuan wanted to hold his weak spot. In this way, he could ensure that after the so-called friendship between the monarch and his subjects was exhausted, there would not be a situation where the bow was put away after the bird was killed.

"Why, are you bored?"

Nangong Yuan shook her head: "It's okay."

She is not a person who likes crowds very much, so she just treats these days as a meal.

"The whole city will set off fireworks in the evening, and His Majesty will receive worship from the people at Qixiang Terrace. That will be the time for fun. If you want to go out and play, you can."

Mrs. Shen never restricted her children and was happy to watch them play.

Hearing this, Nangong Yuan said, "Then I really need to go and see it for myself."

On New Year's Day last year, she was helping Gu Zian investigate an important matter and didn't have time to play.

This year it might be very lively.

She looked around and saw Liu Qingyue's seat in a remote place.

The man looked very bored, with his chin propped up, as if he was almost asleep.

It seems that she also hates this kind of occasion. Every time she comes out, she will be ridiculed or treated sarcasticly by others. No matter how good her temper is, she will feel unhappy.

"I wish you a happy new year."

The queen smiled, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes were somewhat obvious.

When I saw her before, she was so radiant and beautiful.

I didn't expect that in just one year, he would become so haggard. It really shows that... people should not worry too much.