Our villains don't want to be stepping stones

Chapter 377, Conventional Routine

"Hehehe, Second Prince, we will discuss this in detail later. You should try my Daxia's wine first to see if it suits your taste."

Emperor Xia nodded and smiled, and gave Xia Yanran a meaningful look.

And the latter's eyes suddenly flashed a look of panic, and also a hint of humiliation.

How could she not see, Qi Deqiang looked at the lust in her eyes.

Moreover, according to his tone, he wanted to threaten his father with the matter of forming an alliance.

Can…

She, Xia Yanran, did not like her husband and son-in-law, but hated her grandpa for inexplicably bestowing this marriage.

It's just that she is a married woman after all, and if she remarries someone else like this, how will the whole of Western Xinjiang think of her?

Greedy?

Shameless?

Today's Xia Yanran has long seen through the secular world, and only wants to practice Taoism.

Therefore, in the past three years, not to mention sharing the same bed, she has never even shared a room with that person.

In the emperor's home, women's marriage is a means of power.

Xia Yanran understood, but she also felt unwilling.

Especially her sisters, all married princes and princes of other countries, every time they return to the imperial court, they always deliberately make things difficult, which makes Xia Yanran's indescribable annoyance.

"Hehe, according to what Emperor Xia said, but... this prince still has important matters, and he will leave Daxia tomorrow. Emperor Xia, please don't make me wait too long."

Qi Deqiang smiled lightly, looking confident.

If he didn't believe it, Emperor Xia would not understand what he meant.

As for Xia Yanran...

He already had thirteen concubines, but none of them were so charming.

Marry in the past, as a plaything, harmless.

"Yan Ran, you come with me."

Emperor Xia got up and walked towards the apse.

But Xia Yanran's heart trembled, but in the end she didn't dare to refute, and followed Emperor Xia into the apse.

"Yan Ran, haven't you been dissatisfied with your marriage?"

At this time, Emperor Xia no longer had the majesty on his face just now, and even had a bit of kindness on his face.

Beside him, there is also a beautiful woman in a gorgeous dress, with an enchanting face, slender eyebrows, and a bit mean.

It was Xia Yanran's mother and concubine, Xu Huarong.

"Father, Yan Ran is devoted to Taoism now, and she is not greedy for worldly sentiments. She only hopes to achieve general status as soon as possible, so as to relieve father's worries."

Xia Yanran's pretty face was cold, and she bowed deeply.

The profound meaning is self-evident.

"Huh? Hehe, she is indeed my good daughter. I am very pleased that Yanran has such a heart, but Yanran, your marriage contract was made by my ancestors. In fact, I probably guessed that it should be between the ancestors and Jiang What oath did Senior Yu have, but..."

A coldness suddenly flashed in Emperor Xia's eyes, "Now you and that Jiang Yu have been married for three years, and you have fulfilled your vows. It's just that trash, if you want talent or background, how can you be worthy of my son? The engagement may be annulled."

"Father Emperor!!"

Xia Yanran's beautiful eyes widened, her pretty face seemed to be full of grief and anger.

At this time, although Xia Huang's words sounded for her sake, it was only for the covenant with Da Qi.

It's just that once she breaks the marriage contract and marries to Daqi, not to mention her status, she might lose her freedom.

Na Qi Deqiang is notorious in this western Xinjiang, and is extremely lustful.

I don't know how many girls from good families were played to death by him.

It is said that this person has a lot of eccentricities, and he is the son of Empress Daqi, so...

But the fate of all the women he likes is extremely tragic.

Jiang Yu is useless and useless, even a servant in the palace dares to make fun of him.

And every time he just smiled gently and ignored it!

Every day, he would personally arrange medicinal baths for himself, and some of the spiritual materials used in them were unknown to Xia Yanran.

But don't say... Ever since taking the medicinal bath he prepared, Xia Yanran's cultivation has improved by leaps and bounds. In just three years, she has caught up with her older brothers.

Of course, based on Xia Yanran's understanding, it is absolutely impossible to attribute the credit to the medicinal bath.

In her mind, it was probably the result of her practice in the palace for the past three years without any playful intentions.

Xia Yanran looked down on Jiang Yu, but in the past three years, she could feel that that trash really liked her and cared about her.

Can…

Every time Xia Yanran asked about his life experience, he would always reply with the phrase "no family, no family".

Homeless?

You fucking... jumped out of a crack in a rock?

Moreover, those who can be involved with her ancestors of the Xia family are definitely not ordinary cultivators.

But... Jiang Yu really didn't have any spiritual power.

In the past three years, he has never stepped out of the palace, and he really doesn't look like someone with secrets.

Ok?

Why do I suddenly think of him?

Who he is has nothing to do with me!

"Yan Ran? Yan Ran?"

Xu Huarong lightly touched Xia Yanran's arm, with a worried expression on her brow.

"Father! I won't break the engagement! I won't marry that Qi Deqiang either. Father doesn't know what he is like, right? A scum, a scum, I..."

"Snapped!!"

Before Xia Yanran finished speaking, Emperor Xia suddenly raised his hand and slapped her hard on the face.

"Presumptuous! Do you think that your marriage contract can be decided by you alone? Can't you see the current situation in my Great Xia?"

Emperor Xia took a deep look at Xia Yanran, then turned and walked towards the main hall.

"Concubine Hua, someone recently reported that you privately received treasures and gems from ministers. Why, do you want to try the cold palace?"

"Dijun! Dijun! Rumors spread!"

Xu Huarong's face turned pale in an instant, and she knelt down on the hall, crying bitterly towards the distant figure.

She understood that Emperor Xia was warning her.

If Xia Yanran is obedient, these are nothing.

But if Xia Yanran is disobedient, I'm afraid her fate will not be as simple as being in the cold palace.

Now that the Great Xia is in turmoil, if the Great Qi Covenant can be obtained, the world can be settled.

There is no need to think about the fact that a princess will form an alliance with another dynasty.

And still...a married, useless princess.

"Yan Ran! Do you want to kill Mother?"

Xu Huarong knelt in front of Xia Yanran, with snot and tears.

"Mother, concubine, do you have the heart to see my reputation as a vain and shameless slut? Then Qi Deqiang, at a young age, already has thirteen concubines. I will marry him..."

Xia Yanran closed her eyes, with tears rolling down her eyes.

It seems that her fate... has never been in her hands.

Jiang Yu, why are you not the crown prince, the heir of the ancient sect, then... no one would dare to persecute me.

"Yanran!! But he is the second prince of Daqi, and the empress of Daqi is a descendant. It is better for you to marry him than guarding Jiang Yu, a worthless man!!"

What Xu Huarong cares about is Xia Yanran's happiness.

If it wasn't for Jiang Yu's incompetence, would she have secretly collected the Minister's Lingbao for private use?

Even the lives of those princes and concubines are a hundred times more nourishing than hers.

How can this not make Xu Huarong jealous! !

"Mother Concubine!"

"If you don't agree, I will die in front of you today!! You can guard Jiang Yu by yourself!!"

After saying that, Xu Huarong suddenly stood up and slammed into the stone pillar beside him.

She naturally has a thorough understanding of her daughter's temper.

Sure enough, this routine of crying, making trouble, and seeking death is still easy to use.

Xia Yanran's figure flashed, and she held her in her arms directly, tears rolled down her eyes, revealing her despair.

"Mother, I promise you, can't I promise you!"

"Yan Ran, this is what you said, you are not allowed to go back on your word! When you return to the main hall later, you go to Prince Qi's side, communicate with him, and let your father know your intentions!"

The corner of Xu Huarong's mouth curled up into a smile, she got up straight away, and dragged Xia Yanran towards the main hall.

Chapter 378, Debut

Daxia Palace, above the main hall.

Emperor Xia tasted the tea in his hand with gloomy eyes.

Xia Yong died, originally his biggest hidden danger should be eliminated.

But inexplicably, he always felt more uneasy in his heart.

It seemed that something big was going to happen, but he couldn't find any clues.

Happiness came too suddenly?

In other words, the stealers are instinctively concerned?

"go!"

At this moment, Xia Yanran's figure came from the back hall, and then walked towards Qi Deqiang under the gesture of Concubine Hua's eyes.

"Second Prince, are you still used to drinking my Daxia's wine?"

Although Xia Yanran had a smile on her face, the blush around her eyes was still very obvious.

However, upon seeing this scene, Emperor Xia's mouth curled into a smile.

Am I thinking too much?

As long as he can form an alliance with Daqi, even if Xia Yong is not dead, what kind of storms can be caused!

"Hehehe, it turns out to be the fifth princess. I have heard that there are two beauties in Daxia, Princess Yanran and the grandson of the national teacher. In my opinion, Princess Yanran is even better. With a beautiful woman to accompany, this wine is naturally suitable!"

Qi Deqiang laughed wildly.

He didn't care whether Xia Yanran was sincere or fake, after all, after tasting it, he would get tired of it!

It is said that although the five princesses are married, they are still perfect.

So... Even if you are reluctant, wouldn't it be more fun to resist more?

"The second prince is serious. Sister Shuang'er is the fiancée wife of my elder brother. How can his blessing be comparable to Yan Ran?"

Xia Yanran sighed lightly.

To be honest, she was envious of Xia Yanran.

Although Brother Xia Feng may not be able to sit on the crown prince, he has no second thoughts and has always been very kind to Qiao Shuang.