Chapter 73.2 - Bestowing Marriage Upon Nalan Ye (1/2)

Nalan Ye’s handsome face appeared incomparably grim and even carried a trace of solemness. “Everyone knows that the words of a lord can not be taken back. When His Majesty’s golden mouth speaks, it’s as good as set in stone. What’s more, this time, even an imperial edict has been issued and made known to everyone. If at this time, I rashly go to meet with His Majesty to have him revoke his command, tell me, wouldn’t His Majesty’s dragon countenance become furious?”

Luo Qing Luan was just about to say something when Nalan Ye suddenly smiled. “Even though I’m willing to marry you, I still won’t force you. If you insist on withdrawing on this marriage, then you can personally go tell His Majesty.”

“This was caused by your plots and machinations to begin with. Now, you even come and force me?” Once she heard Nalan Ye’s nearly scoundrelly words, Luo Qing Luan immediately gnashed her teeth in anger.

Nalan Ye shrugged his shoulders, displaying a very innocent expression. “You’ve really wronged me. How can I be willing to force you? As long as you agree to get married, you’ll become this Prince’s consort. I can’t even love you dearly enough, how can I make things difficult for you?”

Seeing him extend his hand towards her, as if he wanted to get fresh with her, Luo Qing Luan promptly took a step back and answered with vigilance, “Then fine, Nalan Ye, if you don’t go, then I’ll go myself. I really don’t believe that His Majesty will truly be so unreasonable, insisting on randomly forcing two mandarin ducks together (forcing affections on two people).” After she finished speaking, she turned around to leave.

“Wait, wait……”

The corners of Nalan Ye’s mouth curved up. “I should first remind you about something. Recently, the crown prince has just left for the border with his troops. His Majesty is very worried. If you go to see His Majesty, you must remember to speak carefully. Otherwise……if His Majesty’s mood turn sour, he may directly sentence the General’s Mansion with the crime of resisting and failing to obey an imperial decree. At that time, for sure, a happy occasion will turn into funeral arrangements.”

Eyelids twitching, Luo Qing Luan couldn’t restrain her rage from violently bubbling up.

No wonder this scoundrel, Nalan Ye, made her go herself. So it was like that! Apparently, he was certain that she wouldn’t be able to go and will have to marry him! Not only had she already cancelled an engagement not long ago, if she went again this time, she’s afraid she’d really give the emperor a bad impression.

Even if the emperor was magnanimous and didn’t bother with these things, what if the emperor bestowed marriage upon her again to the crown prince, then could she really still refuse? After being rejected again and again, how far would the emperor’s face drop? Very possibly, he would be enraged on the scene and directly execute the entire Luo family as well as confiscate their property, right?

After figuring out this point, Luo Qing Luan forced herself to cool down.

“Actually, Miss Luo, even if you don’t like me, when you become my consort, there’ll definitely be benefits for you.”

Watching Luo Qing Luan remain silent, Nalan Ye opened his mouth again. As before, he was neither rushed, nor slow. His manner was as calm as water as he said unhurriedly, “Didn’t you want me to help you investigate your father’s concubine’s matter? This matter happened more than ten years ago already and is indeed very troublesome to investigate. Of course, if you become my consort, your matters will immediately become my family matters. It will naturally be incumbent upon me to help you.”

“Moreover, last time, your father’s concubine was unable to harm you. She surely will think of a way to continue to deal with you. Staying at the general’s mansion will likely not guarantee your safety, but if you become the Princess of Chu (her title as Prince of Chu’s consort), your father’s concubine will certainly not dare to make a move as she wishes.”

Astonishment flashing through her eyes, Luo Qing Luan was full of suspicion as she looked at Nalan Ye, “You would be so kind as to think through things on my behalf?”