In the Lord Rui's Mansion, Ma De came with the imperial edict. Led by Dongfang Rui, all the people in the Lord Rui's Mansion knelt down.
Ma De glanced at Dongfang Rui with pity, who had lowered his head. He opened the imperial edict and said loudly,
"By the will of heaven, the emperor decreed,
Su Li, the daughter of Prince Dongfang Rui, is virtuous and beautiful. I am very pleased. Now the third son of the Prince of North is young and suitable for marriage. He should choose a good girl as his wife! Su Li is unmarried and is a perfect match for the third son of the Prince of North. In order to fulfill her wish, I will betroth you to Junwang as his wife. The Ministry of Rites will arrange the wedding and choose an auspicious day!
That's it! "
"What? My brother betroth her to Ling Li of the Ling Family?! "
Dongfang Rui was shocked and stood up from the ground. He couldn't believe it.
Li was the most talented girl in the capital. How could my brother betroth her to Ling Li, who was ignorant and incompetent?!
"Lord Rui, I know that Princess Li has been living in the Affiliated School of the National Academy. You can accept the edict for her."
Ma De had a kind smile on his face, but his eyes were very cold. As long as Dongfang Rui dared to refuse, Dongfang Xiao would definitely kill him. His contact with Lord Rui was monitored. He couldn't have anything to do with Dongfang Rui.
Dongfang Rui looked pale. He looked at the golden silk paper in Ma De's hand and didn't take it.
At this moment, he knew what Su Li meant when she came back to remind him yesterday.
"No matter what the emperor wants, dad, just promise him. Don't disobey him."
Li could know the action of the Emperor Brother one step in advance and make countermeasures. How did she do it?
Originally, Dongfang Rui thought that even if Su Li hid some secrets, it was just a name to deal with people of the Su Family. Until now, he found that he didn't know his daughter at all. Her ability to spy on information was no less than that of some hidden forces in Yunjing City.
"Lord Rui, Lord Rui?"
Ma De's voice came into Dongfang Rui's ears. Dongfang Rui suddenly came to himself. Ma De was not as kind as before, and his words were quite aggressive. He said, "Lord Rui, you don't want to accept the imperial edict. Do you … want to disobey the imperial edict?"
Dongfang Rui was shocked and immediately understood Dongfang Xiao's intention.
His royal brother actually wanted to lay a hand on him?
Why!
No wonder Li asked him to accept the request unconditionally. If he refused, it would be the best excuse for Dongfang Xiao to beat him!
Unfortunately …
Dongfang Rui sneered in his heart. Brother, you would never expect that Li had expected this and arranged everything in advance. If it was before, he would never agree for his daughter, but now …
Thinking of this, Dongfang Rui took two steps forward and gently took the imperial edict in Ma De's shocked eyes. He said respectfully,
"Your subject … accepts the decree!"
Dongfang Rui's action was so sudden that Ma De and others, who came to read the imperial edict, were all stunned. Even Eunuch Feng, who was always expressionless, didn't expect it.
He actually … accepted the edict?!
Ma De shivered slightly. He pointed at Dongfang Rui who took the imperial edict and said in a trembling voice, "Lord Rui, you have to think it over. After taking the imperial edict, Princess Li must marry into the Ling Family. There is no way out! Are you really willing to do that? "
Seeing Ma De's reaction, Dongfang Rui was a little surprised. He immediately asked with a faint smile, "What? Lord Ma seems to be implying something?"
Ma De looked stiff and quickly waved his hand. He said, "No, no. I just asked casually. Since Lord Rui accepted the imperial edict, I will go to the Ministry of Rites. This old man will make a trip to the Ministry of Rites. Farewell … "
"Thank you, Lord Ma. Take care."
Dongfang Rui shouted. When Ma De and others went out of the Lord Rui's Mansion, the smile on his face immediately disappeared, and the hidden anxiety emerged. Wu Bin appeared at the right time and looked serious. He said, "I'm going to pick up Miss!"
"Hurry up!"
Dongfang Rui waved his sleeves and said anxiously. Since Li let him agree, there must be a solution. But when Wu Bin asked Su Li, her answer made Dongfang Rui completely dumbfounded.
"What … Are you really going to marry Ling Li?!"
Dongfang Rui was so shocked that he patted the table. The tea on the table was spilled everywhere.
Su Li looked calm and gently nodded. She said in a calm tone, as if what she said had nothing to do with her. She said, "The emperor has issued the imperial edict. Although Ling Li is a playboy, he is not inferior to you in terms of family background. Even if this matter is spread out and causes criticism, it will not cause much trouble. Even if those ministers have objections, Dongfang Xiao is right. The ministers will not embarrass Ms. Gu. Besides, you have just accepted the imperial edict. What can I do to change it? "
Every word of Su Li hit the nail on the head. Dongfang Rui's heart was cold. It turned out that there were so many twists and turns hidden in it. He didn't think of it before.
"In this case, why do you want me to accept the imperial edict? Li, this is a life-long event for you! How can the bastard of the Ling Family be worthy of you? How can I explain it to your mother … "
Dongfang Rui sighed bitterly. Then his eyes suddenly brightened and he said, "Li, I can let Wu Bin escort you to leave the Dahan Country. As long as you are out of the control of the Dahan Country, even Dongfang Xiao can punish you. Wu Bin …"
"It's useless."
Before Dongfang Rui finished his words, he was interrupted by Su Li.
"Father, Dongfang Xiao is so cunning. Since he wants to deal with you, he must be well prepared. If you refuse to accept the imperial edict, the Royal Guards will destroy the Lord Rui's Mansion within half a day. If you accept the imperial edict and let me escape, I will be caught by the Royal Guards before I see the gate of Yunjing. All the people in the Lord Rui's Mansion are like birds in a cage at this moment. They can only act according to the imperial edict. Otherwise, they will die. Father, don't you understand? "
Every word of Su Li was like a sharp sword stabbing into Dongfang Rui's chest. The latter retreated a few steps with a pale face.
He thought that there was still room for turning back. It turned out that Dongfang Xiao had come to this step.
"But … I don't want you to be wronged!"
Dongfang Rui grasped Su Li's hand tightly. His eyes were full of sincerity. Since Su Yue left, there was only Su Li in his life. If his life could help Su Li regain her freedom, he would not hesitate!
But now even if he resisted, Su Li's ending would not be better than now.
Feeling the warmth from Dongfang Rui's palm, Su Li smiled gently. She stretched out her hand to smooth the wrinkles between Dongfang Rui's eyebrows. Her voice was like a soft spring breeze blowing in Dongfang Rui's ears.
"Father, it is the greatest luck for me to recognize you in this life. I don't dare to ask for more."
"Li …"
Dongfang Rui was moved. Tears flashed in his eyes. But Su Li smiled gently.
Fortunately, I didn't kill you in this life. Let me solve … all the causes and effects in the remaining time.
"Father, Ling Li is not as simple as you think. In fact, the first imperial edict that Dongfang Xiao made was made by Ma Jintian." Su Li smiled like a flower and gently explained, "After I influenced him several times, he became Ling Li. Speaking of it, I chose the Third Childe of the Ling Family by myself. I … am willing to marry him!"
Hearing this, Dongfang Rui's sadness on his face turned into astonishment.
He was born in the royal family and was used to intrigue. But now in front of his daughter's stratagem, he was a little brainless.
Su Li had been living outside the palace all the time. She had never entered the palace. How could she influence the choice of marriage partner?
"Li, what are you …"
Before Dongfang Rui finished his words, he was stopped by Su Li's fingertips. Su Li showed a beautiful smile. Her eyes were as bright as the sea. She said, "Father, there are some things that I can't say. When the time is right, you will know everything. As for now … please prepare a good dowry for me. "
Dongfang Rui stared at Su Li in a daze. After a long silence, he finally smiled and said, "You are my only daughter. I will prepare a good dowry for you. You will get married in a grand way. You will be as good as the princess!"
"Thank you, father."
Su Li smiled sweetly and stayed in the Lord Rui's Mansion for the night. In the next few days, she lived in the Lord Rui's Mansion. She was very clear about her situation. If she didn't live in the Lord Rui's Mansion now, she would have fewer chances to live in the Lord Rui's Mansion in the future.
Dongfang Rui was completely busy. He took a lot of gold and silver jewelry for Su Li to choose every day.
Although he didn't know what Su Li was planning, he chose to believe his daughter unconditionally. Right now, he could only pray that Ah Yun's spirit in heaven would protect their daughter from suffering and troubles.
When the Lord Rui's Mansion was busy preparing the dowry, the people of the Ling Mansion were stunned by the sudden news.
"The Emperor bestowed a marriage to Su Li?"
After Mrs. Gu and Qiu Meng received the imperial edict from Eunuch Feng, they were stunned for a long time. Then Qiu Meng was ecstatic and immediately came to the East Courtyard to tell Ling Li the good news.
"Li, come out. Don't stay in the room. It's great news! Your grandfather bestowed a marriage to Miss Su Li, whom you like! "
Ling Li, who was dealing with the information of the Tianya House in the room, heard his mother's voice. He was so scared that he stuffed all the information under the table. When he just finished, he heard Qiu Meng opening the door and coming in.
Where did Ling Mo go? Why didn't he stop her for a moment?
Ling Li complained for a while. Then his mind returned to what Qiu Meng said. His eyes suddenly became dull because of extreme shock. He trembled and asked, "Mother … What did you say?!"
Qiu Meng was full of joy. She quickly spread the imperial edict in front of Ling Li. It was written clearly on the yellow silk and black characters.
"Su Li and I will choose a good day to get married?"
Ling Li was stunned. At this moment, he seemed to be unable to think. He thought that it was impossible for him to marry Su Li in this life. Unexpectedly, an imperial edict suddenly came from the sky.
He never thought that he and Su Li would get married in such a ridiculous way.
"Master!"
Ling Mo rushed in with a trace of eccentricity and joy on his face. When he saw Madam was also here, he immediately swallowed his words. It seemed that Master had already known it.
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