Sheng Jinyue locked herself in the room for a whole day. Not a drop of water entered, not a grain of rice touched. The door was bolted from the inside, the maids were kicked out, and no one answered the door.
The Crown Prince of Huainan knocked on the door for a long time, and her hands were swollen. Then she cried for a long time, and her eyes were swollen like peaches: "...Sir, Jinyue hasn't eaten all day. If this goes on, she's starving.
What should I do with my body?"
Prince Huainan was distressed and angry at the same time. He snorted coldly and said: "If she doesn't eat, let her starve. Even if she starves to death, this marriage cannot be canceled."
The Princess of Huainan shed tears and said, "Your Majesty, how can that Chu Silang be worthy of Jinyue with a bad reputation and a dandy? If I had known that, I would have had other families come to propose marriage that day. I really shouldn't have been picky and accepted directly.
The next thing is, it's better than marrying your daughter to the Chu family..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Prince Huainan with a dark face: "This is my father's wish, you are not allowed to talk nonsense!"
The King of Huainan has supreme majesty in the palace, and it is true.
No one can change the marriage that he personally decided.
No matter how much the Princess of Huainan felt sorry for her daughter, she had no choice but to cover her eyes with a handkerchief and cry non-stop.
…
After a while, Sheng Xuan came back.
Knowing that Sheng Jinyue had locked herself in the house all day and refused to come out to see anyone, Sheng Xuan frowned slightly, walked to the door, and knocked on the door: "Sister, it's me, open the door."
There were only intermittent cries inside the door.
After crying for a long time, my voice has become hoarse, as if it has been rubbed with sandpaper.
Sheng Xuan frowned more and more, and raised his voice slightly: "Sheng Jinyue, if you don't open the door, I will kick the door in."
There was a cry at the door.
After a while, the door opened.
The light in the room was dim, Sheng Jinyue's hair was messy, her pretty face was pale and stained with tears, her eyes were red and swollen, and her voice was low and hoarse: "What are you doing here? Are you here to watch my joke?"
Sheng Xuanjun's face sank slightly: "Getting engaged is a happy event! What a joke, how can you say such nonsense? What will the Chu family think if it reaches the ears of the Chu family?"
Sheng Jinyue had been holding back her anger and grievance for a whole day, but was completely ignited by these two short sentences, and suddenly broke out: "I just broke off the engagement when I heard it. I don't want to marry that Chu Silang!"
"That Chu Silang is a well-known playboy. No daughter from a good family is willing to marry him. He delayed it until he was nineteen years old, and he has not yet engaged."
"I, Sheng Jinyue, am not as good as others in any way. Why should I marry such a libertine when others marry the husband they want? I won't marry! I will never marry him!"
With the last two words, Sheng Jinyue cried out, tears welling up in her eyes and sliding down her cheeks, looking embarrassed and pitiful.
She was prosperous but not moved, with a hint of indifference in her expression: "The marriage has been decided, there is no reason for you to disagree!"
This short sentence was like a basin of cold water pouring down from the top of her head, making Sheng Jinyue feel cold both physically and mentally.
"Huainan Prince's Palace has declined." Sheng Xuan said coldly: "You have already reached the marriageable age, but none of the people who come to propose marriage are truly famous. Are you willing to marry into an official family below the third rank?
"
"The Chu family is a general family, and like the Lian family, it has been passed down since the beginning of the dynasty. General Chu has won the trust of the emperor and commanded the bodyguard horse army. Except for General Yin, no one among the military generals can beat General Chu."
"If Chu Silang hadn't been a mediocre and promiscuous man, how could such a marriage have been your turn?"
"Since my grandfather has made a marriage arrangement for you, he naturally has his considerations in mind. You are ready to get married, and you must have a generous dowry. With the support of our royal family, the Chu family will never treat you lightly. If Chu Silang dares to bully you, I will punish you.
Teach him a lesson."
"You will only make my grandfather unhappy if you make such a fuss. It is absolutely impossible to cancel the marriage."
"Just think about what to do."
…
Sheng Jinyue forgot to shed tears and stared blankly at her brother, whom she had always been close to. She felt that that familiar face was so unfamiliar and chilling.
The brother and sister looked at each other for a moment.
"Brother," Sheng Jinyue suddenly opened her mouth and asked, "You just said so many high-sounding truths. I just want to ask you, in your heart, is my lifelong happiness not important at all?"
Do you have to sacrifice me in order to marry the Chu family?
In order to revitalize the Huainan Palace, do you have to marry me to a lustful dandy?
What does my life's happiness mean to you?
Sheng Jinyue's gaze was brighter and sharper than ever before. It was like a sharp sword piercing Sheng Xuan's chest.
Sheng Xuan felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. However, she did not hesitate to soften her heart and said calmly: "My family has carefully educated you for many years, and now it is time for you to repay me."
Return?
Sheng Jinyue was stunned for a long time and then laughed miserably.
Smiling and laughing, tears suddenly welled up again. The laughter turned into heart-wrenching wails.
A trace of unbearability flashed in Sheng Xuan's eyes, and he wanted to step forward to comfort him, but he endured it with all his heart.
My grandfather decided on this marriage actually for his sake.
He has joined the Ministry of War, but his official position is low. It is very difficult for him to actually lead the army. General Chu has promised in private that after Sheng Jinyue gets married, he will help him plan and make contributions, so that he can have the opportunity to lead the army and achieve military exploits.
Although the fourth prince has a distinguished status, he has only been in the Ministry of War for a short period of time, and it is not convenient for him to directly show up. General Chu is different. He has led the army for many years and has a good relationship with the Minister of War and Zuo Shilang. With General Chu taking care of things, he will be able to do it in the Ministry of War.
More comfortable.
Furthermore, having the Chu family as an in-law can also increase the weight of the Huainan Palace in the hearts of the four princes.
In order to revive the Huainan Palace, Sheng Jinyue's marriage had to be sacrificed.
…
Sheng Jinyue fell ill.
After the King of Huainan found out, he asked Sheng Xuan to spread the word. As long as he was still breathing, he would sit in a sedan chair at the end of the year and marry into the Chu family honestly.
Sheng Jinyue cried for another day, but finally accepted her fate and stopped making trouble. It took several days to recover from her illness. She lost weight and looked gloomy.
When her classmates knew she was sick, most of them ordered people to send her supplements.
The only one who actually came to visit the patient was Li Xiangru.
The fourth prince and the Prince of Huainan were closely connected, and Sheng Xuan was a loyal follower of the fourth prince. Li Xiangru and Sheng Jinyue were also classmates and slept together, so it was reasonable for them to visit their patients.
Li Xiangru had no choice but to appease Sheng Jinyue.
However, Li Xiangru knew very well what kind of person Chu Silang was. Even though he had a bright tongue, his words of comfort seemed empty and weak.
Sheng Jinyue looked blank: "You don't have to say anything. This is my life, I can't accept it."
Li Xiangru sighed silently, not knowing what to say.
After a long while, Li Xiangru whispered: "In life, how many people can truly live a happy life? Even if you marry your favorite husband, you may not live a happy life." (To be continued)
