"Qingge, did you process all the details your nanny told you?"
Shen Qingge looked up at the scorching sun outside, which was mercilessly baking the ground. If you poured a bucket of water on it now, it would immediately turn into steam. She turned to Shen Wanzu, who was watching her seriously, sighed, and said, "Father, even though I've been studying for a month, it doesn't seem to help much. There are so many rules and restrictions. Wouldn't it be better to simply turn me into a mummy and keep me decorated at home?"
After speaking, she walked over to Shen Wanzu, raised her eyebrows, and smiled, "Father, how about... let's call off the wedding?"
"Ridiculous!" Shen Wanzu slammed the table, causing the teacup on the tabletop to not only fall over, but also spin several times, "It was you who insisted on marrying the second prince. You are to be married tomorrow, yet you actually want to call off the wedding? Are you treating this matter as a child's play?"
Shen Qingge pouted: "Have you ever thought about the reason why I would want to marry someone so passionately, father? What if I was just being impulsive?"
Shen Wanzu coldly snorted, "Reflect on your behavior here, no dinner for you tonight!"
With that, he turned and left.
Shen Qingge sat on the chair, sighing deeply. It had been a month since she transmigrated here, and she still hadn't garnered an opportunity to understand how the original host died. Even more, she had no idea why she was suddenly pulled to this worrisome place! Before, she had been carrying out a task, what on earth happened afterwards?
"Qingge."
Shen Qingge lazily raised her eyelids. The visitor had an awe-inspiring aura, handsome and extraordinary. It was the original host's biological brother, Shen Xingyao. "Brother."
"You've upset Father again?" Shen Xingyao looked at Shen Qingge, his usually serious face expressing nothing.
Shen Qingge rolled her eyes, "Dad's going through a midlife crisis, getting upset over nothing. Just get used to it."
"Father told me you even mentioned breaking off the engagement? Qingge, you're marrying the second prince, and initially, you were so set on marrying him, don't bring this up again. Don't worry, I inquired for you. The second prince is loyal and kind, and has a close relationship with the emperor. It's worth marrying him."
Shen Qingge suddenly sat up straight, blinking at Shen Xingyao: "Brother, actually, I thought about it long and hard last night. I suddenly felt that I hadn't formally fulfilled my filial duties to Father. You've raised me for so long, and as soon as I grow up, I get married. Doesn't that seem ungrateful?"
"As long as you marry well, Father and I will be at peace." Having said that, Shen Xingyao pushed a delicate box towards Shen Qingge, "This is a gift from me. Wear it on your wedding day. It will make you look breathtaking."
"Young General, Young Lady, the Second Prince has sent someone to deliver the wedding gown, would you like to try it on now?"
Shen Qingge's mouth twitched slightly. But listen to Chen Xiang who has always been timely; she quickly stood up and did a stretch, "He has even taken care of the wedding dress? It seems he is really eager to get married. Of course we will try it. The wedding ceremony will be held tomorrow, maybe the size not right and needs further adjustment."
Seeing Shen Qingge’s mood suddenly improved, Shen Xingyao let go of a heavy sigh, uttered a few words of advice, and then left.
Shen Qingge immediately drooped her head, Chen Xiang saw her dispirited look and frowned slightly, "Miss, don't tell me you still can't let go even at this moment? Actually, the Second Prince is really worth marrying. I heard that the current Emperor is weak and frequently ill, and the courtiers look favorably upon the Second Prince. Looking ahead..." Chen Xiang checked around before she lowered her voice and continued, "Seeing that the Emperor has no heir as of now, should anything happen to him, it would be necessary for the Second Prince to take over. Then, you can become a motherly figure to everyone."
Chen Xiang, about the same age as Shen Qingge, has grown up in the General's Mansion and is like a sister to the original owner. The original owner was timid and easily scared; her only persistence was her dream of marrying the Second Prince, whom she had a chance encounter with. Chen Xiang, who is steady and thoughtful, didn't understand Shen Qingge’s sudden change of heart but still sincerely analysed the pros and cons for her.
Upon hearing the phrase 'a motherly figure to everyone', Shen Qingge’s eyebrows twitched slightly without responding, and followed Chen Xiang into the bedroom of the Le Xing Pavilion.
Looking at the red wedding dress on the table, even Shen Qingge, who was always resistant to this marriage, couldn't help but exclaim and pounced towards the wedding dress. Chen Xiang saw the subdued Shen Qingge and thought that she had understood and was secretly relieved. But then, Shen Qingge turned to look at her.
"Chen Xiang, if we take down these pieces of gold, I guess we could sell them for quite a bit of money, right?"
"…"