Chapter 422: Chapter 186: Even Scarier Than Seeing a Ghost (Part 3)

However, heaven is unwilling to give her this chance. Her sincerely treated fiancé is the male protagonist of this world, destined to be the husband of another woman.

If she insists on entangling, she will not receive the slightest pity, only bring disaster to her family, causing herself to become a pitiful creature with a repulsive face.

What is the meaning of this?

It was wrong of her to break the engagement without greeting King Qi, but what of it?

In the plot, after King Qi was entangled for a night with his destined female lead, did he ever tell her?

Yun Wanye was right; he hasn’t done anything to wrong her now, not because he loves her deeply, but because the appearance of the younger sister forcibly stopped all this.

“But now, I am grown up, and I don’t want to be bound by the childhood engagement anymore. So, I wish to see if I would still like King Qi after the engagement is annulled.”

“This engagement was set by the late Emperor, and if anyone can annul it, it would only be the Emperor.”

“Therefore, I resorted to this plan, Emperor, I have said it all, please help me with this matter.”

Yet the matter of annulling her engagement with Mo Yuanhao is not so easy.

Thus, she hasn’t really hoped the Emperor would agree to help.

This matter was originally an excuse she quickly came up with to divert the Emperor’s attention away from Yun Wanye’s heinous crimes.

Yun Wanyao thought that when she recklessly stated her desire to annul the engagement set by the late Emperor, the Emperor would be very furious.

She was even ready to bear the wrath of the Emperor, but unexpectedly, his attitude was once more beyond her expectations.

He was not angry at all, just said intriguingly, “Have you spoken of your desire to annul the engagement to King Qi?”

Upon hearing this, Yun Wanyao was slightly startled, then shook her head.

This idea was a spur-of-the-moment plan, and she hadn’t had time to inform King Qi.

Before this, she hadn’t had the guts to bring this matter up to King Qi, or even dare to entertain the thought of annulling the engagement.

Tonight was too crazy; she did many things she typically wouldn’t dare to imagine doing.

For example, at this moment, lying in the Emperor’s embrace…

The thought made Yun Wanyao’s heart pound again, unsure if she was flustered or shy.

This was her first time being so intimate with a man.

She knew it was wrong, and it shouldn’t be, but this was the Emperor; he didn’t seem to think anything was amiss, not pushing her away was one thing, but not allowing her to move was another.

Currently, she still carried the crime of seduction unpardoned, how dare she bring about another crime of defying imperial decree?

“So, King Qi doesn’t know that Miss Yun wants to annul the engagement?”

“No, he doesn’t.” She nodded.

“Ha…”

Mo Yuanlin chuckled, saying, “Then this matter could be tricky. If I were to forcibly decree the annulment of your engagement, King Qi would surely be furious.”

“He wouldn’t dare do anything to me, but to Miss Yun, it’s not so certain.”

“King Qi isn’t particularly magnanimous; if Miss Yun discards him silently, he might secretly do a lot of things.”

“In the future, across Haojing, I’m afraid no family’s son would dare to marry Miss Yun anymore.”

Upon hearing this, Yun Wanyao’s eyes widened in shock, “Does the Emperor mean that my, no, I mean the engagement between me and King Qi can be annulled?”

Seeing her look, Mo Yuanlin raised his brows and chuckled lightly.

“Even married couples can separate; it’s just an engagement, after all. If you truly wish to annul it, naturally that’s feasible.”

“Duke Ning fought bravely for Da Wu Country and has numerous merits. I am a reasonable person; why would I make things difficult for his beloved daughter?”

“However, Miss Yun, have you really made up your mind? Do you truly wish to annul the engagement? Just nod, and I can decree it now.”

Is it really this simple?

So simple that it completely exceeded her expectations.

Yun Wanyao hesitated for a moment, then nodded without hesitation.

“I have made up my mind, I want to annul the engagement.”

Whether it was for the Princess and Yun Wanye or to completely dismantle the plot, changing the fate of her and her family, the engagement must be annulled.

She doesn’t want to end up like her aunt, because of fleeting love, reduced to such a miserable fate.

Nor does she want to spend her post-marital life constantly on edge, guarding against Su Qianxue like guarding against a thief, or relive the plot’s downfall.

If, after the annulment, Mo Yuanhao still cherished her deeply, she would rethink it.

However, she believes this is impossible.

Not to mention Mo Yuanhao didn’t love her that deeply; the pride of King Qi wouldn’t allow him to chase after her without dignity once abandoned.

Therefore, once annulled, she and he would truly be severed completely.

This is good.

“Okay, I’ll decree it now.”

Outside Fenghua Palace, the night is deep.

Feigning to relieve himself, Yun Wanye covers his pounding heart, his mind full of the scenes he secretly witnessed.

Things perfectly marched towards his intended plan, yet he was entirely flustered, regaining composure in an instant, he swiftly left the Imperial Palace, using Qinggong to rapidly head towards Duke Ning Mansion.

A journey of over twenty miles took him less than the time of a cup of tea.

In the night, his figure was like a phantom.

The guards patrolling at night saw a shadow rushing in and thought a thief had broken into the mansion, all taking out their weapons, ready to catch and arrest.

“It’s Second Young Master.”

Suddenly, someone recognized him and shouted, the guards were slightly taken aback, put away their weapons, and greeted him.

“Second Young Master!”

Yun Wanye casually waved his hand, lacking time for words, then used Qinggong to swiftly dash towards the study in the main courtyard.

The lights were bright in the study, Yun Zheng still bent over handling affairs.

“Father…”

Yun Wanye hurriedly called out, rushing inside.

His pace was so quick, the guards outside didn’t have the time to stop him before he appeared in the study.

“It’s so late, what’s so urgent, you brat? Bumped into a ghost?”

Yun Zheng looked up, casually glanced at him, voiced with displeasure.

This kid, grown yet still rash, unable to control himself in minor things.

When will he mature and become stable?

“Father, more terrifying than bumping into a ghost, truly.”

Yun Wanye took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing, next moment, took the whip from the wall, presented it with both hands before him, kneeled heavily before Yun Zheng.

“Your son is guilty, Father, please punish your son.”

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