Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

"What?" The emperor also looked panicked.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! Go in!"

He didn't care about Qi Sui'an in front of him. Although his tone was anxious, he still maintained the demeanor of an emperor and quickly rushed into the palace.

In the center of the empty hall, a white silk thread hung down from above.

The eldest princess, who was dressed in luxurious clothes, hanged herself, floating in the air and struggling in pain.

The emperor was so angry that he almost choked. He shouted, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry and put the princess down."

Qiming rushed forward to hug the legs of those who wanted to hold them, untied the ropes, and hurriedly rescued the eldest princess.

The rescue was timely and the princess did not even faint from lack of oxygen. She fell to her knees on the ground, covering her face and crying.

"Shaohua knows that he has done something wrong. He is too ashamed to face his father. Father, please let me die!"

"What are you talking about?" The emperor had a fierce look on his face, his mind in a mess: "It's all Qi Suian's fault."

"No!" The eldest princess shook her head frantically and explained madly with tears streaming down her face.

"It's my daughter's fault. I love him and drank some wine last night. I don't know why I couldn't control my emotions, so I did such a ridiculous thing. I hope you will punish me."

Things have come to this point, and no matter how angry the emperor is, he cannot use this reason to punish them.

Now that I think about it, since the man is unmarried and the woman is unmarried, this problem is easy to solve.

The emperor thought for a moment, but he suppressed his anger and tried to make his voice sound calm and majestic.

"Shaohua, as the eldest princess, you should be more cautious. However, since things have come to this, I am not an unreasonable person."

The eldest princess knelt on the ground, her voice firm.

"Father, I love you, Your Majesty. I am willing to take responsibility for all the mistakes. If you want to punish me, punish me!"

"Let the prince in." The emperor sat in the main hall calmly and majestically.

After receiving the message, Qi Sui'an walked in quickly, lifted the front of his robe, and knelt firmly on the ground.

"Your Majesty, I know my crime and am willing to accept any punishment."

The emperor looked at him, with an inexplicable calculation in his eyes, which he then silently restrained after a while.

"You are now twenty-four, and it is time for you to start a family and build a career. You have devoted yourself to the court, and it is time to consider your lifelong affairs."

Qi Sui'an was anxious to defend himself, and raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, this humble official..."

The emperor raised his hand, stopped him from talking, and narrowed his eyes.

"Shaohua is not young anymore. I have chosen a husband for her before, but she didn't like any of them. It turns out that she already has someone in her heart. Since this is the case, I can't be the one to break up the couple. I will help you choose a date for your wedding."

"Your Majesty, I'm sorry, I cannot obey your command." Qi Sui'an raised his head, his eyes extremely determined.

"The princess and I are just casual acquaintances, and we have never had any ambiguous feelings. As for what happened last night, it was all a misunderstanding. The princess and I did not have any..."

Before she finished speaking, the eldest princess was already in tears, crying uncontrollably.

"Brother Sui'an, you are so cold and indifferent. Well, I guess Shaohua made a mistake in choosing you. If I die, you won't have to worry about it."

As she spoke, she stood up and rushed towards the pillar in the hall.

Fortunately, the eunuch nearby was quick to act and caught the princess, who fell to the ground with a cry of “Ouch”.

At this point, even the emperor, who wanted to settle the matter peacefully and grant the marriage, was furious.

"Qi Sui'an! Do you know your crime?" The emperor's voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying unquestionable majesty and anger.

He stared at Qi Sui'an who was kneeling below, with disappointment and confusion in his eyes.

This young and promising prince has always been his pride and reliance, but now he seems so determined in this matter, without any regard for the royal family's reputation and the eldest princess's feelings.

Qi Sui'an took a deep breath and looked up again, his eyes clear and firm.

"Your Majesty, I do know that I am guilty, but this crime is not a crime of love. Rather, it is my failure to properly handle my personal words and actions, which led to this misunderstanding. There is really no romantic relationship between me and the princess. What happened last night was purely an accident. I am willing to guarantee with my life that I have never crossed the line."

Upon hearing this, the emperor frowned, obviously half-believing and half-doubting Qi Suian's explanation.

He pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze to the eldest princess who was crying beside him, feeling mixed emotions.

The daughter whom he had spoiled since she was a child was now trying to commit suicide for a man, which made him both heartbroken and helpless.

"Shaohua, please get up. I will make the decision on this matter."

The emperor's voice became much softer, and he stretched out his hand, signaling the eunuch to help the princess up. The princess stood up obediently, but her eyes were still tearful, and her gaze followed Qi Sui'an closely, full of resentment and reluctance.

"Sui'an, do you know that if this marriage goes through, it will be beneficial to you, the princess, and the royal family. Why are you so stubborn?" There was a hint of consolation and temptation in the emperor's tone.

Qi Suian shook his head slightly, his tone resolute.

"Your Majesty, I only have my country and my family in my heart. To me, love is nothing but a passing cloud. I don't want to ruin the princess' life because of my own selfishness, and I don't want this to affect the stability of the court. I beg Your Majesty to revoke your order."

However, to the emperor, these words were tantamount to a provocation to imperial power!

He snorted coldly, with a hint of threat in his tone.

"You have refused again and again. Do you still take me seriously? I have made up my mind. I will issue an order to marry you two tomorrow. You should know the importance of a girl's reputation."

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, the hall fell into deathly silence; even the air seemed to freeze.

Qi Sui'an pursed his lips tightly, a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes, but then he became as firm as before.

"Your Majesty, I beg Your Majesty to reconsider."

His voice was not loud, but every word was sonorous, revealing his unshakable determination.

When the emperor heard this, his face became terribly gloomy. He had never thought that his most trusted minister would be so disrespectful to him and openly disobey his orders.

He stood up, walked down the stairs slowly, and approached Qi Sui'an step by step. Every step seemed to step on people's heartstrings, making people breathless.

"Qi Sui'an, do you know the consequences of disobeying the emperor's order?" The emperor's voice was low and dangerous, and there was an unquestionable light in his eyes.

Qi Sui'an knelt straight, without any intention of retreating, "Of course I know, but I can be confused for a while, but I can't be confused for the rest of my life."

"The decree will be issued tomorrow. If you are willing to kneel, go and kneel outside." The emperor said this and left quickly.

Qi Sui'an gritted his teeth. Even at this point, he was still unwilling to give up.

In front of the Taiji Hall, he stood with his back straight, looking at the towering hall unyieldingly.

He paid no attention to the people coming and going and whispering. The originally gloomy weather seemed to be unable to hold on any longer and heavy snow began to fall.

It seemed as if God was advising him that a man who knows the times is a hero.

But he refused and insisted on seeking justice.

An oil-paper umbrella covered his head.

"It has been decided. You cannot change it. The decree will be issued tomorrow."