Chapter 344: Chapter 10: Princess (Part 10)

Li Shuning drank a glass of honey water, exhaling with satisfaction. It’s truly refreshing, though being a princess in the palace isn’t easy with the governesses always watching what you eat.

It’s rare to have a full meal. The governesses always tell you to maintain your figure and not eat too much.

Suddenly, there was a noise next door, which was quite awkward.

The Emperor’s face turned somewhat sour, while Li Shuning curiously looked towards the neighboring room.

This restaurant, although each room is separated, is, after all, from ancient times, so the soundproofing isn’t very good.

Generally, Li Shuning wouldn’t hypnotize the Emperor or give him hints, but she was relentless in giving suggestions to the Eldest Prince.

She previously had the Emperor take her out precisely to watch a good show here, where lovers would eventually become a couple. How nice is that?

The Eldest Prince’s face was flushed at that moment. He had arranged to meet with Su Zi today. The two recently had an affair, and the Eldest Prince, being at the peak of his youthful vigor, found it delightful.

No sooner had he met Su Zi, after nibbling on something, than he embraced her, letting his hands roam. Soon, Su Zi was similarly moved.

Su Zi, after all, wasn’t ancient; she wasn’t so conservative about matters between men and women.

However, as the two moved vigorously, naturally there were some sounds.

The sounds of panting, the table being bumped, even Su Zi being pressed against the wall—the Emperor and Li Shuning next door heard everything clearly.

When the Emperor heard the voices next door, he instantly realized what was happening, even recognizing the male voice as his own legitimate son. A surge of anger rose within him, yet looking at Li Shuning’s innocent gaze, he didn’t want to say anything to sully Xiao Six’s mind.

Though disappointed with his legitimate son, the Emperor still wanted to find him a good legitimate wife.

Previously, he was already displeased with his son meddling with the daughter of a merchant, making it known throughout the town. His dissatisfaction had now reached its peak.

Not looking out for his sister, not studying well, not handling affairs properly, fornicating in broad daylight in public—if they could hear it, others could too. No wonder Xiao Six said those nobles were unwilling to marry their daughters to the Eldest Prince. It completely sullied the Imperial Family’s reputation.

After a long while, there was silence next door. The Emperor gestured to Li Fu, who, having served the Emperor for a long time, understood the Emperor’s meaning and promptly went next door.

Soon, the Eldest Prince hurried over, and Li Shuning even noticed that his shoes were on the wrong feet.

The Eldest Prince hadn’t expected that having a meal and fooling around with his beloved would find him with his father and imperial sister right next door. Damn it, at that moment his mind was blank—would his father be disappointed, would he ignore him forever?

Why were his father and imperial sister here?

Inexplicably, a sense of resentment towards Li Shuning blossomed in the Eldest Prince’s heart. Clearly, she was his biological sister; why didn’t she give him a heads-up?

It must be said, some people are quite shameless.

To do such things in a restaurant and then blame others for not informing them—how were people supposed to know he was misbehaving there?

After a while, Su Zi came over as well.

Clearly, Su Zi had tidied herself up carefully.

“Li Fu, clear the restaurant of everyone.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Li Fu promptly went to clear the premises.

An Imperial Family scandal isn’t something just anyone can hear.

Upon hearing the words “Your Majesty,” Su Zi stiffened.

Damn it, had they just enacted a live spring affair right next door to the Emperor?

Su Zi’s face turned deathly pale. Having watched certain novels and TV shows, she knew that the Imperial Family never felt that they were in the wrong; all mistakes belonged to others. Would she be executed on the spot?

The atmosphere in the room was quite oppressive.

Outside, however, there was some commotion, with footsteps shuffling about. Not long after, Li Fu entered.

“Your Majesty, Guard Zhang has been sent with an order to summon the Guard Commander and bring people over.”

The Emperor nodded, and the next moment, exploded with anger, “Rebellious son, kneel before me.”

The Eldest Prince’s legs gave way, slamming him to his knees on the ground. Just hearing it made Li Shuning’s knees ache.

Naturally, Su Zi also knelt down.

Li Shuning acted dazed.

“A dignified prince, and you commit such sordid deeds publicly! Are these the teachings of all those tutors I invited for you? Where is your decorum? Where is your sense of shame?”

“Father, calm down, it’s all my fault,” the Eldest Prince, now sweating profusely, cast a glare at Li Shuning.

Was this still his sister? At this moment, there she was watching the show and doing nothing to help.

Seeing the Eldest Prince’s fierce gaze, Li Shuning smirked coldly inside. Suddenly, he wanted to use her—why?

Just because of a sibling relationship?

When he wanted to harm her, weren’t those fierce eyes real? People like that truly have a big face.

Li Shuning feigned fear and shivered, then quickly trotted to the Emperor’s side the next moment.

“Father, don’t be angry.”

The Emperor patted Li Shuning’s hand. “Why glare at your sister, rebellious son? Am I still in your eyes? What has your sister done wrong to deserve your glare?”

Amidst secretly laughing, Li Shuning put all her efforts into lightening the mood by joking and chatting, which slightly calmed the Emperor.

Su Zi looked enviously at that bright and beautiful girl.

So that’s the famous Sixth Princess?

People—there’s such a difference between them. Some are born favored by the heavens.

And her? Since heaven brought her to this place, she surely is the protagonist, so why should she bow to others?

She was very unwilling.

The Emperor looked coolly at the Eldest Prince, suddenly sneering, “Just today, I was discussing with your sister the prospect of finding a good princess consort for you. It seems my worries have been in vain. As it is, I shall grant your wishes.”

“Li Fu, draft an edict. Confer the title of Prince Lian on the Eldest Prince, and make Su Zi Princess Lian Consort. Let the Astronomical Bureau choose a date.”

Su Zi was overjoyed—did she become a Princess Consort?

And a legitimate wife, no less.

Originally, she had some self-awareness. The Eldest Prince, being the legitimate son, had a great chance of becoming the Emperor in the future. Being a concubine would have already delighted her, which is why she had waited longingly for years, for no other could match the Eldest Prince in status.

Additionally, being just the daughter of an imperial merchant, who could she climb to?

Unexpectedly, her years of waiting weren’t in vain, and she turned into the main wife.

Su Zi was very happy, while the Eldest Prince seemed to have lost all strength, collapsing onto the floor.

He knew better than anyone—he was now ruined.

Which prince marries a merchant’s daughter as his main wife?

Was his father so disappointed that he was giving up on him?

At that moment, the Eldest Prince was filled with regret.

He looked hopefully at Li Shuning, yet found her expression even more shocked than his own.

Inside, Li Shuning was secretly delighted. Weren’t they mutual lovers? Now that they’re being fulfilled, she wondered if they could continue their mutual love.

They should just love each other and not harm others.

Li Shuning, though, knew exactly what kind of person the Eldest Prince was—selfish and ruthless.

No matter how much in love, when it obstructs his future, would they still continue to love? She was quite eager to see what would become of the two of them.

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