Princess Yunxiang was in her prime, yet choosing the Fifteenth Brother meant she would likely become a widow in the future. It seemed she had been pressured into this marriage using the imperial pardon token.
This marriage appeared to be a transaction—an exchange between the Fifteenth Brother and Yunxiang to save Lin Zhengyang’s life, which was both emotionally and legally justifiable. Initially, he thought Yunxiang wanted to break off her engagement with the Crown Prince because of her involvement with the Fifteenth Brother.
Yunxiang was also an extremely filial child. He had intended to reunite Yunxiang with the Crown Prince, believing she would seek his help. However, Yunxiang approached the Fifteenth Brother instead, while the Crown Prince remained impartial. It was evident the two had grown tired of each other, seemingly indicating their fate was sealed.
Si Suo stated, “Since you have brought out the imperial pardon token, we can spare your father’s death penalty. However, while the death penalty can be pardoned, the living penalty cannot be avoided. You had better be mentally prepared.”
Yunxiang understands,” Ning Wanwan bowed deeply.
“But your marriage to the Fifteenth Brother still requires Our consideration for a few days.”
“Yes.”
Ning Wanwan knew that directly proposing to marry Si Zhan in front of the Emperor was impossible; the Emperor would definitely consult the Empress Dowager.
*
In the Baoci Palace.
“Who did you say?” The Empress Dowager paused, looking up in surprise at Si Suo.
“Yunxiang, the young princess from the Ning Guo Mansion.”
The Empress Dowager frowned slightly. “The one who broke off her engagement with the Crown Prince?”
“Exactly.”
The Empress Dowager sneered, “Giving up the position of Crown Prince’s wife to marry that short-lived ghost, has that girl gone mad?”
“It’s because the Fifteenth Brother promised to use the imperial pardon token to save her father’s life. Yunxiang is repaying this kindness.”
“Hehe, that sounds interesting,” the Empress Dowager laughed, glancing at her advantageous position on the chessboard.
Si Suo placed a white chess piece to block the Empress Dowager’s attack and casually asked, “Does Mother think we should approve or disapprove of the Fifteenth Brother’s marriage?”
Oh… the female lead is so difficult, the royal uncle is so difficult, the author is so difficult…
Chapter 45: Spy
The Empress Dowager hesitated with the black chess piece and, after a while, said, “Approve it.”
