Forced love, an inescapable fate

Chapter 137 Seeking Help from Wen Muchuan

Hearing this, the palace maids looked at each other in surprise.

They were already feeling anxious because of what had just happened, and now when they saw Nanny Jiang slap the man, the conspicuous slap mark on his face made them tremble with fear.

She is a princess after all. Even if they are from the imperial concubine's palace, how will they explain it if they are really held accountable?

At that moment, those people stood far away and refused to come over.

There was a vicious look on Nanny Jiang's face, and the words she said made the hearts of these palace maids tremble violently.

"With the Empress protecting her, what are you afraid of? Even if she has the General's Mansion behind her, that General Feng has already returned to the border."

One of them whispered, "Isn't there the Sixth Prince? They say he has a very good relationship with her."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Jiang sneered a few times.

"The Sixth Prince was just using her. Now that his goal has been achieved, he wouldn't come even if this bitch died here today."

After Nanny Jiang finished speaking, Mu Qingli closed her eyes in despair, feeling a sharp pain in her heart.

It turns out that everyone knows that Jiang Ci is using them.

I thought I had let it go and didn't care anymore, but when I heard these words again, I still felt heartbroken.

Wanyue waited anxiously outside the palace. As time passed, she finally couldn't wait any longer.

Her intuition told her that something had happened to the princess.

If we really wait until dark, it will be too late.

She took a deep look in the direction of the imperial palace, and finally asked the coachman to continue waiting at the palace gate. She untied the horses from the carriage, quickly mounted the horse, and galloped towards the direction of the Taifu Mansion.

She was anxious and rode her horse wildly on the street.

Passersby on the street looked at the figure running away and talked about it.

Su Minsheng, who had finally returned to the capital today after much haste, went to the Taifu Mansion early in the morning.

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Taifu Mansion, study.

Su Minsheng and Wen Muchuan stood opposite each other, with anger still on his face.

"I told you not to interfere in the affairs between me and Ali, so why did you force her on the day of Feng Zong's wedding?"

Wen Muchuan glanced at him with a smile.

"Don't you like her? Since you didn't take the initiative, I, as your brother, couldn't stand it, so I had to help you."

Su Minsheng frowned, his face showing even more anger.

"You don't need to worry about my affairs, Master Taifu, just do what you should do. This is my private matter, please don't interfere."

Wen Muchuan turned around and sat on the armchair behind him, crossing his long legs and clicking his tongue twice.

"My younger brother has grown up and doesn't need me anymore. I'm truly heartbroken. I've put so much effort into facilitating your marriage. Now all I need is your Majesty's blessing so you can marry your beloved woman. Yet, you still blame me, coming to question me as soon as you return. I'm truly heartbroken."

Su Minsheng lifted his clothes and sat opposite him, then the expression on his face gradually became calm.

After a long silence, he finally slowed down his tone.

"Brother, I'm sorry. I know you're doing this for my own good, but you also know that what we're doing is fraught with danger. I like Ali, but I don't want her to be put in danger. As long as she's safe and happy, I'll be content."

Wen Muchuan snorted coldly.

"You are quite generous. Now the truth of the matter is basically clear, and we all know who our enemy is. With me protecting you, what danger can you be in? Just marry her peacefully and live your life well. As for revenge, I am here. I will deal with the person who framed our Su family. Your parents entrusted you to me back then, so naturally I will protect you for the rest of your life."

When these tender words came out of Wen Muchuan's mouth, there was also a bit of nonchalance, but Su Minsheng's eyes still turned red because of his words.

"Brother, you're thirty years old this year, and still single. You've arranged everything for me. So, what about you? Will you continue to seek revenge alone? And then let me live under your protection for the rest of my life? Brother, have you ever considered that this isn't what I want? I also want to walk shoulder to shoulder with you. I also want to avenge my parents with my own hands, instead of hiding under your protection for the rest of my life."

Wen Muchuan looked at him deeply, and finally smiled with relief.

"Brother, you have truly grown up. If that's the case, then your marriage to the young princess must be successful. I owe her a favor, and now it's your turn to repay it. Do you know that Jiang Ci has the same deep feelings for her as you do?"

Hearing this, Su Minsheng just remained silent.

After a moment, he whispered, "Of course I know. I've known it since the night I left Dongli Town."

"Now that you know, you should marry her. There's no possibility for her and Jiang Ci. But Jiang Ci's personality means he won't let go easily. Rather than letting the two of you waste time on each other, marrying you is her best choice. Jiang Ci needs my support, and he also needs Xunji Hall behind us. These can become conditions for him to compromise. Besides, you like her, don't you? Marrying someone you love and spending the rest of your life with them is the wish of your parents, and it's also my wish. That girl is simple-minded and a good person. She doesn't have the bad habits of those young ladies from official families in the capital. She's a good match for you. For her sake, and for yours, your marriage is the best of both worlds."

"But brother, she doesn't like me very much. I've always known that, which is why I've always been cautious. Besides, she and Jiang Ci..."

"There is no but. Love can be accumulated over time. With long-term companionship, it is not impossible that you will fall in love with someone."

"Brother, I..."

Before Su Minsheng could finish his words, there was a knock on the door outside the study.

"Sir, someone from the Princess's Mansion wants to see you. They say there's something important."

Hearing this, Wen Muchuan and Su Minsheng looked at each other, and then Wen Muchuan walked out of the study, closing the door behind him.

He frowned slightly and asked the butler who came to deliver the message.

"But what did you say?"

"It is said that their princess was summoned to the palace by the Imperial Noble Consort."

As soon as the housekeeper said this, Wen Muchuan's face changed. Su Minsheng, who was hiding in the study, rushed out of the study when he heard this.

"Who is the person who came to deliver the message?"

Fortunately, the housekeeper was one of their own, and he was only surprised when he saw Su Minsheng rushing out.

The butler bowed and answered.

"The girl said her name was Wanyue, and she was Princess Qingli's personal maid."

At this moment, Su Minsheng's tone became more urgent, and Wen Muchuan's face also looked heavy.

"Brother, I'm afraid the Imperial Concubine will make things difficult for Ali. We have to think of a way."

Wen Muchuan frowned and glanced at Su Minsheng.

"You go back first, I'll find a way."

"But......"

"No buts. If you get involved, others will definitely doubt our relationship. The eldest prince's people are closely watching my every move. Uncle Fu, take the second young master away."

Su Minsheng wanted to say something, but seeing Wen Muchuan's heavy face, he finally had to leave.