The Emperor's heart is won, she sits on the Phoenix Throne! The Divine Physician's Eldest

Chapter 212 A Marriage of Conspiracy

"Qingyan, where have you been? Do you know how worried I was?" When Wen Yuan came out and saw Princess Qingyan, there was not much joy in his eyes.

Princess Qingyan's safe return means he has no chance to marry Song Siyao.

"Brother, I'm fine now. I'm sorry to have worried you." Princess Qingyan didn't want to explain further.

She wanted to play her part well, ensuring the safety and well-being of the person she truly loved.

"King Chu, I have done what I promised you. I have brought Princess Qingyan back safely," Song Siyao said.

Wen Yuan looked at Song Siyao and smiled slightly. "Princess Youfeng is indeed worthy of her reputation. There is nothing you cannot do in the Great Zhou."

"Your Majesty flatters me. Farewell. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything." Song Siyao's words were polite yet distant. She didn't linger and turned to leave after speaking.

Wen Yuan stared at Song Siyao's back, his eyes filled with a hint of infatuation.

Princess Qingyan looked at the way Wen Yuan looked at Song Siyao. She had seen that look before; her beloved warrior looked at her in the same way.

She pursed her lips slightly and said nothing more.

"Qingyan, shouldn't you give me an explanation for what happened today?" Wen Yuan withdrew his gaze and questioned Princess Qingyan.

"What explanation do you have? Your Majesty, I have returned safely, and the Emperor of Great Zhou has already executed the robbers."

Princess Qingyan put Wen Yuan in a difficult position, saying, "Brother, Princess Youfeng and Prince Ling are in love with each other. She is not someone you can have."

If Wen Yuan continues to threaten her, she will tell everyone that Wen Yuan has feelings for Song Siyao.

Wen Yuan's gentle gaze turned unusually cold. He didn't speak, nor did he continue to question Princess Qingyan.

Princess Qingyan entered Canglan Pavilion and returned to her room.

An hour later.

An imperial edict was issued from the palace, announcing the marriage between Shen Heng and Princess Qingyan.

The news caused an uproar throughout the capital.

As the legitimate son of the Empress, Shen Heng was the least suitable prince to marry Princess Qingyan.

But why did Emperor Changlong choose him? Everyone was puzzled.

Shen Heng was also puzzled.

If he had known that Emperor Changlong would choose him, why would he have gone to such lengths to hold a tea party?

"Your Highness, you have achieved your wish of marrying Princess Qingyan, so why are you still looking so worried?" a trusted aide asked.

Shen Heng's brows furrowed deeply; he showed no joy whatsoever.

"Why did my father choose me?" he asked his confidant.

The confidant thought for a moment and said, "It's probably because Your Highness is kind-hearted, cares about the people, and is wholeheartedly devoted to the court that His Majesty thinks you are the most suitable candidate."

Shen Heng clearly didn't believe his confidant's words, "Do you think my father considers things so simply?"

His confidant was puzzled.

Shen Heng continued, "If my father is really as you say, the most suitable candidate is Prince Ling, not me."

"Your Highness, what is the Emperor's meaning?" The confidant was at a loss for words.

Shen Heng's originally gentle face turned cold. "You're asking me? Who should I ask?"

The confidant lowered his head, not daring to speak.

Shen Heng was very conflicted. He had been begging Princess Qingyan for a marriage alliance since he had failed to do so before.

Now that his wish has been fulfilled, he is afraid.

He feared that the sugar-coated gift Emperor Changlong was given to him was actually a cannonball, and that instead of enjoying the sugar, he would be blown to bits by the cannonball.

Shen Heng was on tenterhooks, while the other princes were also filled with anger.

"How could Shen Heng be worthy of marrying Princess Qingyan? In terms of talent, knowledge, and contributions to the court, how am I inferior to him?"

It was Shen Xuan who spoke.

"Your Highness, it seems that a marriage alliance with Princess Qingyan is not a good thing. It might actually be better for you," the confidant comforted him.

Shen Xuan raised an eyebrow and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

"Your Highness knows that Prince Jin is the least suitable candidate, and how could His Majesty not understand this? Yet His Majesty chose him anyway. Your Highness, why do you think that is?" The confidant asked instead of answering.

“This marriage alliance is suspicious!” Shen Xuan said.