novelaction Chapter 360 Very Courageous
Chapter 360 Very Courageous
Le Wuyou tightened the reins, the horse stopped steadily in front of everyone, and he quickly dismounted.
He was breathing slightly, obviously having rushed all the way here, and his eyes were flashing with anxiety and uneasiness.
"Jia Jia, I have to go to the palace with the princess to break off the engagement."
"It seems that today is destined to be an extraordinary day. Everyone is here to cancel the engagement." Yao Jia chuckled, then turned to An He and Lin Ruyi, "Let's go, and talk about why we chose today to cancel the engagement while we walk."
Everyone looked at each other, then smiled at each other and walked towards the magnificent building.
Le Wuyou spoke first, "I hurried here because I got the news about An He."
An He took over the conversation, with a helpless tone, "Ruyi came to inform me."
Lin Ruyi told the story with a smile.
It turned out that just as Yaojia and Nanshan left, the eunuch who was in charge of announcing the imperial decree came over in a sedan chair. According to Yaojia's instructions, they stopped the eunuch and stuffed cloth strips over his mouth.
Unexpectedly, one of the young eunuchs started to make a fuss, saying that if they were not allowed to announce the decree, then they should at least leave a few people behind to deliver Princess Anhe's marriage decree.
When it comes to An He, Lin Ruyi should ask clearly.
"That little eunuch actually said that when His Majesty was writing the marriage decree for you, my cousin, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was there too, so he mentioned that An He's marriage should also be put on the agenda. His Majesty thought so, so he simply arranged for Wu You and me to be included, with three marriage decrees in total, and chose the same day for our weddings."
An He snorted, "You said my brother usually doesn't side with me, but in this matter he is impartial. Fortunately, Yaoyao has thought it through. Otherwise, if we had accepted the order without knowing what was going on, how many mistakes would have been made."
"That's right." Xizhi nodded in agreement. Fortunately, he was smart enough to sneak out.
As they were talking, they had already walked outside the imperial study.
When Wei Xie, who was standing outside, saw the few people, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. After greeting them, he asked them if they came to express their gratitude.
An He was about to retort when Yao Jia pulled him back.
"That's right. The princess, the two princes and I are here to express our gratitude. Please let Eunuch Wei know." Yao Jia said with a smile.
An He also realized that if they said they were here to break off the engagement, Wei Wei would definitely be afraid that they would anger his father and would stop them from entering.
Urge Wei Xi to report it quickly.
Wei looked at the group of young people in front of him with different expressions. Although he was puzzled, he did not ask any more questions and turned to go into the imperial study. Not long after, he hurried back and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please come in."
Everyone exchanged glances.
Yao Jia and Le Wuyou held hands tightly.
An He held Lin Ruyi with one hand and held Xi Zhihuan with the other.
Several people walked into the imperial study.
At first glance, Wei Wei smiled like an auntie. When he realized their surprised behavior, he was startled and wanted to stop them from entering, but suddenly he found that he could not move or speak.
Nanshan chuckled and looked at him, then followed the others into the imperial study.
Inside the Imperial Study Room
Xiao Fengyi sat upright on the dragon chair, lowering his head to carefully review the memorials. When he saw several people coming in, he raised his head slightly, and his eyes swept across everyone, finally stopping on Yao Jia and Le Wuyou's clasped hands, and his brows inadvertently frowned.
"Brother, where is father?" An He asked him.
"My father is playing chess with the Duke of Qi in the back hall. Why are you all making such a scene?"
Xiao Fengyi put down the red brush in his hand, frowned and walked towards the few people.
An He rolled his eyes at him and complained, "It's all because of you, brother. Prince Le and I were originally planning to ask you to cancel the engagement, but now we can only ask father for help."
As he spoke, he took Lin Ruyi and Xi Zhihuan by the hand and walked towards the back hall, with Yao Jia and Le Wuyou following closely behind.
Xiao Fengyi's face changed slightly and he hurriedly followed.
"Father has been in poor health recently and should not work too hard. You guys can just go ahead and do your thing..."
Before he could finish his words, he was stopped by Nanshan.
"Your Highness, helping others achieve their goals is a gentleman's virtue." Nanshan smiled slightly, "Some things and some people are not yours. No matter how hard you try, you can't get them."
Xiao Fengyi paused, and looked at Nanshan with a fierce look, "What if I insist on asking?"
"Your Highness, you can give it a try. Given Pavilion Master Nangong's personality, would he be willing to be confined in this square palace?"
Nanshan's voice was gentle but with a strength that could not be ignored. He shook his head slightly and continued, "Your Highness should know that true strength does not lie in how much you can possess, but in how much you can let go. Pavilion Master Nangong and Prince Le are in love with each other. If Your Highness forcibly interferes, it will only damage your position in her heart."
When Xiao Fengyi heard this, his handsome face changed from moody to uncertain, but then he put it away and smiled.
"I am just worried that they will anger my father. Why do you have to warn me so carefully?"
After saying this, he turned and walked towards the back hall, his steps becoming heavier.
Emperor Sui'an's shocked voice came from the back hall.
"What? You want to cancel the engagement? What...what's going on?"
Xiao Fengyi stopped and did not go in.
An He's firm voice came out.
"Father, I have no feelings for Prince Le. We agreed to cancel the engagement after my brother inherits the throne. Who would have thought that you would actually set the wedding date in advance... I beg you to take back your decision."
"Your Majesty, I feel the same way. There is no emotional basis between me and Prince Xuan. He likes An He. It's the same as marrying An He. Please take back your order."
Yao Jia and An He knelt side by side, looking directly at Emperor Sui An, with an unquestionable light flashing in their eyes.
The remaining Le Wuyou, Yu Zhihao and Lin Ruyi also knelt down and begged Emperor Sui'an to revoke his order.
Emperor Sui'an said in embarrassment: "But the imperial decree has been issued, and I don't joke. How can I end this?"
"Father, we have not received the imperial edict."
An He blinked her silly and cute eyes and told Yao Jia all about his heroic deeds of the day.
"Father, Yaoyao is indeed the master of Tianxing Pavilion. She is a prophet who predicted that you would issue an order to grant marriage today. She ordered the servants to stop anyone from the palace who came to announce the order. Therefore, the imperial edict was not delivered to us, so it does not count as disobeying the emperor's will."
She spoke so fast that Yao Jia couldn't stop her in time. As soon as she finished speaking, she raised an eyebrow at Yao Jia.
The meaning is clearly: Look, sister, I’ve fooled you again.
Yao Jia really wanted to beat her up, she lowered her head, not daring to look at the bright yellow.
I cursed in my heart: You stupid girl, you are so smart! This is not to show my foresight, it is clearly to expose to His Majesty that I despise the imperial power. Thank you so much!
As expected, Emperor Sui An snorted, "Pavilion Master Nangong, you have always been steady and prudent, but I didn't expect you to do such a bold thing today!"
"I admit my guilt." Yao Jia quickly admitted his mistake.
An He saw that although Emperor Sui An spoke in a serious tone, he did not look displeased. He knew that he was not angry, so he bravely pleaded for Yao Jia.
"Father, don't blame Yaoyao. Yaoyao is still pregnant."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Sui'an's expression softened slightly. He glanced at Yao Jia's flat belly, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.
He slowly stood up, walked to Yao Jia, and helped her up from the ground with a helpless and loving tone.
"Xiao Yaoyao, although you have made contributions to the country, your actions are really bold and reckless. However, considering that you are about to become a mother, I will not pursue it. However, this marriage..."
Emperor Sui'an pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze to Le Wuyou, seeing that he had a determined look on his face. He then looked at Xi Zhihuan and An He, who were also affectionate with each other, and he began to make a plan in his mind.
He is old and doesn't have many months left to live. Before he passes away, it would be a blessing for his children to be happy.
"Forget it. Since you both have no intention of this marriage, I cannot force you. Let me withdraw my will to grant you the marriage, but you must remember that marriage is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. If you find a good match in the future, you must cherish it."
Upon hearing this, Yao Jia and others were overjoyed and immediately thanked the emperor for his grace.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Sui'an waved his hand to let them all stand up, and looked at Yao Jia with a heavy gaze, "Don't be too happy too soon. I only said that I would withdraw my Great Xia's marriage decree. This is not my business."
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