kvmb Chapter 195 The Unexpected Imperial Edict
Chapter 195 The Unexpected Imperial Edict
"No," Yu Ruowei blurted out.
"Please grant me three days, Your Highness. I will give you a satisfactory answer in three days."
She answered, suppressing her anger.
Once the imperial edict is issued, there is no room for negotiation.
“Alright. As long as you say ‘Please, Your Highness, dote on me,’ I will grant your request.” Pei Wuyang stared at her with great interest.
Yu Ruowei is like the snow lotus on the Kunlun Mountains, or the cold moon hanging high in the sky.
He was determined to crush her pride, turning this pristine moon into a pool of filth in his palm.
The feeling of such desecration of holiness is more intoxicating than possessing an empire.
A blush spread across Yu Ruowei's pale face from behind her ears, and her body trembled slightly.
She had never suffered such humiliation in her entire life.
Seeing her flushed face and slightly trembling body, Pei Wuyang became even more excited.
The two looked at each other.
In the end, Yu Ruowei was defeated.
"Please, Your Highness, love me."
These words came out of her mouth almost one word at a time.
She clenched her teeth to control the urge to vomit.
"Although it may sound a bit perfunctory, I keep my word. Don't keep me waiting too long or do anything impulsive." Pei Wuyang reached out and patted her head, a smile playing on his lips.
Yu Ruowei felt a chill run down her spine.
……
After returning to the Marquis's residence.
Yu Kangping and Cui Ruixin couldn't help but ask her why the Crown Prince had summoned her to his residence today.
Yu Ruowei looked at the two of them and finally told the truth.
"He wants me to marry into the Eastern Palace and become his concubine. He gave me three days to consider it. If I don't agree, he will ask the Emperor to grant us a marriage."
Upon hearing this, the two felt relieved.
Just as they guessed.
“Being a concubine wouldn’t be a bad thing. After all, our Marquis’s mansion is declining day by day. If you were to marry into the Eastern Palace…” Yu Kangping was interrupted by Yu Ruowei before he could finish speaking.
"I do not want to."
"What did you say? Why are you unwilling?" Yu Kangping looked at her in disbelief.
"If I were to marry as the legitimate daughter of a marquis, countless mansions would be waiting for me to become his principal wife. Why should I go to the Eastern Palace as a concubine?" Yu Ruowei was filled with disappointment.
“If I weren’t the legitimate daughter of a marquis, with my status and background, I wouldn’t even be qualified to be a concubine.”
Cui Ruixin actually preferred that she become someone else's principal wife.
Firstly, Crown Princess Murong Jingshu is not an easy person to get along with.
Secondly, marrying into the Eastern Palace as a concubine would be a loss for her.
After all, she had gone to great lengths to get her to learn from Master Qiuyue. Not to mention a prince, she could marry even the eldest son of the Duke's family.
Why tie yourself to the Crown Prince's boat?
"Since Weiwei is unwilling, why don't we just let it go?" Cui Ruixin suggested.
As a result, he was severely scolded by Yu Kangping.
"Is it a matter of whether she wants to or not, or whether the Crown Prince wants to or not? The Crown Prince has made up his mind to have her enter the Eastern Palace, so how can she refuse?"
These words made Cui Ruixin feel dejected.
Indeed, with only three days left, the Crown Prince was determined to succeed.
Even if you hastily find someone to get engaged now, you'll offend the Crown Prince.
Since she couldn't change the outcome, Cui Ruixin took her daughter's hand and said, "Sigh, let me tell you about the Crown Princess of the Murong family. That way, when you enter the Eastern Palace, you'll be better prepared."
Yu Ruowei let her pull her along, listening blankly as she talked about Murong Jingshu.
But she has no intention of accepting her fate.
She decided to go to the teacher and ask if there was any way to help.
The next day.
She's going out.
However, Yu Kangping sent people to stop them.
"What is the meaning behind Father's actions?" Yu Ruowei frowned.
Yu Kangping replied, "The Crown Prince will send word soon. You should stay home and not go out."
Although he said that, Yu Ruowei understood the unspoken meaning behind his words.
He was afraid she would run away.
If the Crown Prince can't find the person, he'll take his anger out on the Marquis's mansion.
Yu Ruowei chuckled and then said, "I'm going to the Grand Master's residence. My teacher is there. I need to see her."
Hearing her mention Master Qiuyue and the Great ***.
Yu Kangping then let them pass.
Before leaving the Marquis's residence, she repeatedly reminded the guards to prevent her from running away.
Yu Ruowei found it utterly absurd.
She didn't say much and got into the carriage expressionlessly.
……
"Your Highness, Miss Yu has gone to the Grand Prince's residence."
The Crown Prince's secret guard, who had been keeping an eye on Yu Ruowei, ran back to report.
Pei Wuyang guessed Yu Ruowei's plan immediately.
How interesting it is when prey struggles in its death throes!
"Do you want to find your aunt or Gong Qiuyue?" He smiled slightly.
"What a pity, what a pity, I'm destined to disappoint you."
……
"His Highness the Crown Prince wants to take you as a concubine?" Gong Qiuyue was shocked when she learned of this.
“Yes. The Crown Prince is also threatening the lives of the teacher and everyone in the Marquis's mansion. If I don't agree, you will be in danger.” Yu Ruowei could maintain a blank expression when facing the people of the Marquis's mansion and the Crown Prince.
But upon seeing the teacher, she couldn't help but shed tears of grievance.
"This is outrageous! This is too much!" Gong Qiuyue was so angry that she trembled all over.
Her disciple, before he could even realize his ambitions, had his wings clipped by the Crown Prince.
She absolutely refused.
"I'll go and plead with the Grand Secretary. I promise you won't be wronged." She patted Yu Ruowei's head, and Yu Ruowei's nose stung, her tears welling up even more.
Compared to the Marquis and his wife, her teacher was more like family to her.
Gong Qiuyue led Yu Ruowei to pay their respects to the Grand Master.
The eldest sister was quite interested in the piece that Yu Ruowei played on the day she turned fifteen.
I noticed a smile on her face.
"You've come at the perfect time. I was just about to hear some music. None of those people play as well as you. Play a piece for me."
Yu Ruowei glanced at the teacher.
Gong Qiuyue gave her a reassuring look, gesturing for her to play, and said she would explain the situation.
Yu Ruowei understood her meaning and bowed to the lady: "Then You Ning will make a fool of herself."
As the music began, Gong Qiuyue spoke: "Big Sister, I..."
The big girl raised her hand: "Hey, don't say anything yet, let's talk after you finish this song."
Gong Qiuyue had no choice but to be patient and wait for Yu Ruowei to finish playing the piece.
After she finally finished playing the piece, the maid rushed over.
"Your Highness, Eunuch Li has arrived. The Emperor has decreed that Master Qiuyue be invited to receive the decree."
Upon hearing this, Gong Qiuyue and Yu Ruowei exchanged a glance.
It felt rather strange that an imperial edict was issued at this time.
But it was an imperial edict that he had no choice but to accept.
Gong Qiuyue had no choice but to go with the Grand Master to receive the imperial decree.
Yu Ruowei followed.
After the imperial edict was read aloud.
The master and apprentice were both dumbfounded.
This is an imperial decree bestowing a marriage upon Yu Ruowei, but it is not for Gong Qiuyue.