Your marriage … is going to be annulled?
Minister Zhu also said this sentence with great difficulty.
Because he knew his daughter's feelings for Li Shiyan.
When Zhu Yao heard these words, her eyes widened and her brows furrowed, not daring to believe her own ears. After a slight pause, she asked in disbelief, "Father, you just … what did you say? What do you mean by annulling the marriage? "
Her voice was trembling!
There was even a hint of sobbing. Minister Zhu didn't want to be so harsh with his words, but with the current situation, even if Li Shiyan really wasn't guilty, Marquis Kang fu would definitely be affected. And once the Marquis Kang fu was affected, his Zhu family naturally wouldn't be able to escape.
The status of the Zhu family couldn't be delayed by this matter, so after some consideration, Minister Zhu made this decision. Annulling the marriage between the two families was the best method.
Only then would he be wise to protect himself!
He looked at his pitiful daughter, "Yao 'er, father knows your feelings for the heir, but this is no longer just your matter, nor is it a matter between you and the heir, but a matter of our entire Zhu family. Do you understand?"
Humph!
Zhu Yao said agitatedly, "Your daughter doesn't understand, and I don't want to understand. If Li Shiyan is innocent in this matter, why do you want to annul our marriage? Father, you can't do this. "
"This child, why are you so stubborn? This marriage isn't something that can be settled just because you like it. "Minister Zhu stood up, his tone carrying a trace of reproach, but also heartache. Zhu Yao took two steps back, her eyes filled with tears. She looked at her father in disappointment, shaking her head, saying, "Father, no matter what you say, your daughter will only have Li Shiyan in her heart. In this life, I won't marry anyone else.
If father wants to annul this marriage, it will destroy your daughter's life! "
Destroy her life!
To think that Zhu Yao would say something so serious.
It could be seen that her feelings for Li Shiyan had long since penetrated deep into her bones.
Minister Zhu sighed, "Don't make things difficult for father, this is also a last resort.
Think about our Zhu family, Yao 'er. "
"Your daughter only knows the rules, but doesn't know what righteousness is! If father insists, your daughter can only disobey you. "
Zhu Yao had always been obedient.
She would never contradict her elders, and she was very filial to her parents. Zhu Shangshu was very surprised when she said such words. He didn't know what to say for a long time. He opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word. However, Zhu Yao had already made up her mind. She would not change her mind in the slightest. She continued, "Your daughter knows that it is unfilial of me to say these words, and even more so, I should not go against father's wishes. However, father, your daughter's heart is already completely on Shi Yan. No matter what happens …
No matter what obstacles there are, our feelings will remain the same. There will absolutely not be any change. "
"You … are you trying to anger me to death?" "Father!" Zhu Yao suddenly knelt down, tears streaming down her face as she said, "Please dote on your daughter. Your daughter truly likes Shi Yan. Two years ago, your daughter was boating on a lake and accidentally fell into the lake. Luckily, Shi Yan saved me, and I managed to preserve my life.
Last time, because my mind wasn't there, I fell into the water again. It was Shi Yan who saved me. Otherwise, your daughter would have died long ago. Your daughter's life belongs to him! "
Zhu Shangshu was very surprised. He staggered back a few times, then bent down to help his daughter up from the ground. He asked with a pained heart, "What did you say? You fell into the water two years ago? " Zhu Yao nodded, "Cai 'er knows about this matter. Fortunately, your daughter was fine at the time, so I hid this matter from you, so that you and mother wouldn't worry. It was also at that time that your daughter's feelings for Shi Yan grew. Perhaps the heavens took pity on your daughter and understood your daughter.
Perhaps the heavens took pity on your daughter and understood your daughter's feelings. Thus, our two families were united by marriage. Your daughter was overjoyed and made up her mind long ago. This will never change in this life. It must be him. Father, please help your daughter. "
She begged bitterly.
She was stubborn and devoted like this.
Zhu Shangshu felt very conflicted when he heard this. On one hand, Li Shiyan had saved his daughter twice. That was a great favor that could not be repaid no matter what! However, after this incident, he and his wife discussed the marriage between the two families and unanimously decided to annul it! But now wasn't the time. They planned to wait until they returned to Yan Jing to make things clear with the Marquis of Kangding.
But now … after hearing his daughter's words, his heart was in a mess. He was in a dilemma and did not feel good.
On one hand, it was the future of the Zhu family!
On the other hand, it was his daughter's sincerity!
Both the palm and the back of his hand were flesh. It wouldn't do even if he cut them off!
Zhu Shangshu sank into distress.
He let out a heavy sigh.
Then, he looked at his crying daughter and said, "Yao 'er, I understand what you're saying. I also feel sorry for you. I am very grateful for the heir's kindness, but … there are too many things involved. It's not as simple as you think!"
Worry!
Vexation! Zhu Yao grabbed her father's hand and said, "Father, Shi Yan has saved me twice. This kind of great kindness is not something your daughter can repay. If father wants to play it safe and cancel our engagement because of this, then wouldn't your daughter be an ungrateful person? Our Zhu Clan has fallen into inhumanity as well. At that time, how would others look at us? How would father gain a foothold in the imperial court in the future? Who would be willing to marry his daughter? Father, please fulfill your daughter's wish, please don't cancel the engagement! "
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Pleading!
To her, Li Shiyan was the love of her life. If she were to give him up, it would be like someone was cutting her heart with a knife.
The pain of being badly mutilated!
Wasn't that tantamount to taking her life?
When Minister Zhu heard this, he was shocked. It was as if someone had poked his soft spot!
Actually, it wasn't that he hadn't thought about Zhu Yao's analysis! He knew it in his heart, but hearing it from his daughter's mouth, he couldn't help but be shocked.
If even a woman who had never stepped out of the door could see the pros and cons of the matter, then the others would know the deeper meaning behind it!
Minister Zhu had some concerns …
Finally, he let out a heavy sigh.
He held his daughter's hand and gently patted it. He could only comfort her, "Yao 'er, let's not talk about this for now. Let's talk about it after the matter with the heir is resolved! But don't think too much about it. Taking care of your body is the most important thing. "
Zhu Yao's eyes were filled with hope as she happily asked, "Then father means … you won't cancel the engagement?"
"Let's talk about it later! But father promises you that I will consider what you said just now. But … "
"But what?" "I also have to remind you that if the Crown Prince really killed someone, then your marriage will not be up to you, nor will it be up to me. This marriage must be annulled. However, if the Crown Prince did not kill anyone, when we return, I will talk to your mother.
We will make a decision after discussing it. It's already so late, you should go back and rest. In any case, father also promises you that I will help the Marquis investigate this thoroughly. "
"Thank you father." Zhu Yao had fought for a chance for herself. Although she didn't receive an accurate reply from her father, she still felt a little more at ease.
Seeing that it was getting late, she left!
After she came out, she felt restless. Tears kept swirling in her eyes.
It was as if there was a ball of fire burning in her heart!
Seeing her like this, Cai 'er said, "Miss, don't worry. At least the heir is safe and has returned safely. When the Supreme Court finishes investigating, they will release the heir."
Zhu Yao was silent. After a long time, she suddenly stopped and looked around. She asked, "Cai 'er, where is Shi Yanren being held?"
"It seems to be in the Southern Court's Water Moon Pavilion."
"Water Moon Pavilion?"
"Miss, there are people watching outside. No one can go in." Cai 'er seemed to see through her Miss' thoughts and hurriedly interrupted her thoughts.
Zhu Yao sighed.
Cai 'er continued to remind her, "Right now there are so many eyes watching. Miss, it's more important to take care of your body."
"I know I can't see him now, but …" Zhu Yao's voice choked. She said weakly, "Forget it, let's go back."
"Yes!"
Cai 'er then helped her back to rest.
But Zhu Yao couldn't sleep at all. She sat in the room in a daze, her mind focused on how to help Li Shiyan.
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