The reborn daughter of the Marquis Mansion takes over the world

Ning Ziqing walked out of the imperial study in a trance, her steps were unsteady, and she almost stumbled. When she stood still, a gust of wind blew in her face, making her shiver. Ning Ziqing gathered her cloak and became much more sober.

Su Yanqi saw that her face was pale and she looked distraught, so he stepped forward and asked with concern: "Qingqing, what's wrong with you? Did His Majesty do this to you...?"

Before he could finish his words, Ning Ziqing stopped him with a look.

Su Yanqi frowned slightly, and couldn't help but worry about the situation of Ning Ziqing and Huo Yunjue.

He had already learned from Concubine Wan that Huo Yunjue was punished with a cane by Emperor Yao today.

He and Concubine Wan arrived at the imperial study before Ning Ziqing, but were left there and did not receive a summons from Emperor Yao.

Ning Ziqing raised his eyes, looked at Su Yanqi blankly, then looked at Concubine Wan and asked with a sob, "Madam Wan, is the Fourth Prince... seriously injured?"

Concubine Wan's eyes were red. When she heard her words, her heart ached even more. She could no longer control her emotions and said in a trembling voice, "Before I even saw Ah Jue, he was carried out of the palace. I wanted to ask His Majesty to let me take care of him for a few days, but... His Majesty... refused to summon me."

Concubine Wan was extremely anxious. She pursed her lips and sobbed softly.

Nanny Zhang beside her hurriedly handed her a handkerchief to comfort her: "Your Highness, don't worry. His Majesty has already ordered the imperial physician to examine the Fourth Prince in Mingde Hall, and gave him medicine before sending him back to the palace. Don't worry, the Prince will be fine."

Concubine Wan nodded, took the handkerchief, wiped her tears, and tried to calm herself down.

Su Yanqi was also worried about Huo Yunjue's injury and was about to go over to comfort Concubine Wan when Eunuch Wu suddenly came out to announce the decree.

"Su Yanqi received the order."

Su Yanqi immediately knelt down on the ground.

"Your Majesty's decree: Su Yanqi, the young master of the Su family, is outstandingly talented, gentle, and of noble character; Princess Azhao is dignified, beautiful, and virtuous. The two have been engaged since childhood, and it is destiny and a good match.

"Today, I hereby issue this decree, ordering Su Yanqi and Princess Azhao to hold their wedding ceremony in three days. I hope that the two of them can abide by the rules of wife and husband, stay together forever, grow old together, and pass on the blessings of their children and grandchildren. I decree this!"

Su Yan's eyes were startled, and he turned back to look at Ning Ziqing in astonishment, feeling very surprised by Emperor Yao's sudden order.

Ning Ziqing stood there sideways without saying a word, his eyes full of sadness.

Even Concubine Wan was shocked.

"Why is your majesty so hasty in granting the marriage? Hasn't the auspicious date chosen by the Ministry of Rites been chosen yet?"

Eunuch Wu smiled slightly and said meaningfully, "Replying to Concubine Wan, Your Majesty is sympathetic that the Seventh Prince is already old and it is time for him to get married and start a family. Princess Azhao has met with a sudden disaster this time, and it almost caused Your Majesty to misunderstand her. Fortunately, the Fourth Prince took into account the brotherly relationship with the Seventh Prince and stood up for him and Princess Azhao. He made some mistakes in his impulse and displeased Your Majesty, so he punished him a little."

"However, please be at ease, Your Majesty. The Fourth Prince's injury is not serious and he will recover after a few days of rest. His Majesty also asked me to tell Your Majesty that the Su family's wedding is coming soon. Although it seems a bit hasty, His Majesty has always valued the Su family and has ordered the Shangyi, Shangfu, and Shanggong Bureaus to go out of the palace to assist the Su family in preparing for the wedding. Your Majesty can rest assured."

Eunuch Wu deliberately emphasized the word "rest assured", and Concubine Wan instantly understood what he meant, knowing that Emperor Yao was warning her not to interfere in the marriage of Su Yanqi and Ning Ziqing.

It seems that Emperor Yao already knew the relationship between Ning Ziqing and Huo Yunjue, which is why he did this.

Concubine Wan lamented in her heart, feeling sorry for Huo Yunjue and Ning Ziqing, but also feeling fortunate.

Fortunately, the emotional entanglement between the three of them did not cause any bigger waves and was finally settled.

Although she had always disapproved of Huo Yunjue and Ning Ziqing being together, every time she saw Huo Yunjue love Ning Ziqing so madly and even risked his life to stand up for her, thus offending many people in the court, Concubine Wan was worried every day.

She hoped that the Su family would be safe, but she hoped even more that Huo Yunjue would be safe.

Now, things have come to this point, and his fate with Ning Ziqing has ended.

Once Ning Ziqing successfully marries into the Su family, she will become Huo Yunjue's sister-in-law.

They will never have any intersection again from now on.

Concubine Wan only hopes that Huo Yunjue can let go of Ning Ziqing and move on as soon as possible.

Before that, they had to find a way to keep the wedding a secret from Huo Yunjue.

Concubine Wan thought about this, restrained her expression, nodded to Eunuch Wu and said, "I understand. Your Majesty's kindness to the Su family, I am grateful."

She turned to remind Su Yanqi: "Qilang, why don't you accept the order and thank His Majesty for his grace."

Su Yanqi's thoughts were complicated. He glanced at Ning Ziqing worriedly, and said with difficulty: "Aunt, I..."

Ning Ziqing interrupted him: "Seventh Prince, please accept the order."

Su Yanqi was stunned, staring at Ning Ziqing with a gloomy expression in confusion and asked: "Qingqing, tell me, did His Majesty force you?"

After hearing this, Eunuch Wu's face suddenly changed, and he hurriedly explained: "Seventh Prince, be careful with your words. How could His Majesty force Princess Azhao? This was only after discussing it with Princess Azhao, and she personally agreed, so His Majesty issued this imperial decree to grant the marriage."

Su Yanqi didn't believe what Eunuch Wu said at all. He took the imperial edict, stood up, took Ning Ziqing's hand, and planned to take her into the imperial study.

"Qingqing, come with me to explain to His Majesty and ask him to take back his decision. We will not get married."

Eunuch Wu was startled by his words and nervously stopped the two men and advised: "Seventh Prince, don't be impulsive. The imperial decree has been issued. Disobeying it is a serious crime!"

Concubine Wan was also anxious: "Qi Lang, what are you doing? His Majesty has granted us a marriage, it is such an honor, how can we treat it as a joke."

Su Yanqi said solemnly: "Aunt, wait until I explain the reason to His Majesty, he will understand us."

Concubine Wan was frightened and scolded him harshly.

"Qilang, you are confused! Do you want the entire Su family to be buried with you for disobeying the emperor's order?"

Su Yanqi was speechless.

At this time, Ning Ziqing, who had been silent all this time, held Su Yanqi's hand and urged him, "Seventh Young Master, let's go back. We still need to prepare a lot of things for the wedding."

There was a flash of surprise in Su Yanqi's eyes. He didn't understand why she suddenly changed her mind and wanted to obey Emperor Yao's arrangement.

Su Yanqi opened his mouth and tried to persuade Ning Ziqing to go with him to ask Emperor Yao for mercy.

But then Ning Ziqing said discouragedly: "Seventh Young Master, forget it. Your Majesty, he knows everything, we... can't resist."

Su Yanqi's eyes suddenly darkened, and he suddenly realized something. He stared at Ning Ziqing's pale, heartbroken face, and his dry throat rolled a few times. Finally, he gave up his inner struggle, and with a heavy heart, he clenched Ning Ziqing's hand and said, "Qingqing, let's go, I'll take you back to the Marquis' Mansion."

Su Yanqi reluctantly took Ning Ziqing's hand and was about to leave.

Ning Ziqing knelt down in front of Eunuch Wu and pleaded loudly, "Eunuch, please go in and ask His Majesty for mercy for me. I still want to see the Fourth Prince."

Eunuch Wu waved his hands in embarrassment and said, "Princess Azhao, this is not possible. Please get up first."

Seeing this, Su Yanqi also knelt down and said, "Please inform the eunuch for us. We just want to go and see how the Fourth Prince is injured."

"this……."

While Eunuch Wu was hesitating, the cold and solemn voice of Emperor Yao was heard from the hall.

"I have approved it. You two can go with Concubine Wan to visit the Fourth Master later, but I will only give you half an hour. Remember, when you meet the Fourth Master, you'd better know what to say and what not to say. Otherwise, I will never let you off easily!"

Ning Ziqing was delighted and kowtowed to Emperor Yao with Su Yanqi.

Emperor Yao added, "Concubine Wan will stay with the Fourth Master these days to take care of him. You can return to the palace after Su Yanqi and Ning Ziqing's wedding is over. I will also appoint a few capable maids to teach and serve them, so you don't have to worry about anything. After their wedding night, these people will come back with you to report."

Concubine Wan's expression was startled. She understood the hidden meaning of Emperor Yao's words and had to agree respectfully.

Su Yanqi and Ning Ziqing also understood Emperor Yao's thoughts, and their expressions became more solemn.

As time was running out, the three of them took their leave to Emperor Yao, quickly left the imperial study, and rushed to Huo Yunjue's residence.

Ning Zijun and his party, who had been waiting at the palace gate, had already been informed by the eunuchs that Emperor Yao had issued an order, asking them to return to Ninghou Mansion first to prepare for the order. They also told Ning Zijun that someone from the palace would be sent to escort Ning Ziqing back later.

Therefore, when Ning Ziqing left the palace, he missed them.

Ning Ziqing had no choice but to get on Su Yanqi's carriage and leave.