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One second to remember [Brushstroke Pavilion] [Free of charge, read the wonderful novel!]

Shen Ninghua wasn't the only one who was shocked. Xiao JingRan had even tricked Xiao Feng; now that he had heard his words, a storm was brewing in his eyes. If this wasn't the Main Hall, he would definitely kill Xiao Huan Xi with a single palm strike to prevent her from bringing disaster upon the Xiao family! His father was also confused. Was he really going to destroy the Xiao family for a daughter?

Baili Qingqing lowered his eyes. The five-clawed, golden dragon's majesty coiled around his bright yellow dragon robe, and a pair of dragon eyes inlaid with luminous pearls seemed to shine with a ghostly light.

"Xiao Aimin, you said that you found the evidence. Why don't you present it for everyone to see?"

How could Xiao Jing not know about the dangers of this move? He only wanted Xiao Huan Xi to take advantage of the Xiao family's position again. Seeing that the Xiao family had rendered meritorious services to the Great An, although the Emperor would be angry, he would not pursue the matter further. As he thought, he took out a black token from his sleeve and presented it to the servant at the side.

"Your Majesty, this medallion was found near the place where the wolves were gathered. Presumably, someone accidentally left it behind."

Bu Jinglan's hand, which was holding onto the wine cup, tightened as his eyes revealed a trace of hostility. That token was a keepsake from the royal family of Great Yue State.

"Old General Xiao, what is the meaning of this? Are you saying that our Great Yue State planned all of this in secret?"

Xiao Jingran turned around and looked coldly at Bu Jinglan: "Your Highness Sixth Prince, this old subject is only reporting truthfully to the Emperor and did not say anything else. If you are willing to make such a guess, then do as you wish."

Bu Jinglan stared at him for a long while before suddenly laughing out loud, "In the past, I heard that the Xiao family's Patriarch is a wise and wise man. He is the guardian of the Great An Country."

He was a prince of the Great Yue State. Even though he came from another country, he was still an envoy from the imperial family. Baili Qingyuan had kept his face to himself, yet Xiao Jingran was being so rude. Wasn't this indicating that the Xiao family was superior to the imperial family?

Xiao Jingran felt that something wasn't right, but he was used to being respected. Since he was worried about Xiao Huan Xi, he couldn't be bothered to explain. Such an attitude made him seem even more arrogant and despotic.

Baili Qingqing's expression turned slightly cold. An emotion that no one could understand was churning in his eyes, "Xiao Aimin, what can this tablet prove?"

"Reporting to your majesty, this medallion is a keepsake from the royal family of Great Yue State. It is said that this medallion will only be given out when the dark guards are summoned. Originally, seeing this medallion is not enough to prove anything. This has to make people suspicious. "

Baili Qingyuan narrowed his eyes, "To send the evening grass pollen to the inn... Sixth Prince, did you ever buy jacaranda pollen? "

"Your Majesty, I came to Great An Nation to buy some medicinal herbs, among them was a bag of late-night jacaranda pollen, but they were all brought back to Great Yue State with your permission. Moreover, all the medicinal herbs were recorded in the book and have not been used without permission."

Hearing this, Xiao Jingran's heart slowly relaxed. He had already secretly ordered people to steal the evening grass pollen, so he could only accept the pot of dirty water, "If that's the case, then let someone check it out and find out."

Fortunately, he had prepared in advance, otherwise, he would have to take the blame for this incident. He stood up abruptly and swept his cold eyes across Xiao Jingran: "Your majesty, I never thought that my Great Yue State would be so easily humiliated in the heart of Patriarch Xiao. It seems that my identity as a mere prince is nothing to you.

Xiao Jingran frowned. Bu Jinglan was making use of this opportunity to make a move.

Baili Qingfeng's eyes turned cold as he said in a stern voice:

"Marriage is no joke. First, you personally wrote the marriage contract, and now you want to break it. Could it be that my Great An Country can be easily humiliated in your eyes?" Baili Qingfeng returned his words untouched.

Bu Jinglan raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, the expedition this time caused the deaths of many young masters and mistresses, my heart is unable to calm down, so after I woke up, I sent someone to investigate the day of the expedition. I wanted to find an opportunity to report to you, but I didn't expect that before I could say anything, Patriarch Xiao actually poured a bucket of dirty water on me. How can I dare to marry the Great An? In the future, if Princess Consort Xiao is in the mood to attack Great Yue State, wouldn't Patriarch Xiao be sending troops to attack her and find me for questioning? "

Xiao Jingran frowned and said angrily: "Sixth Prince, what do you mean? Why don't I understand?"

Bu Jinglan smiled mockingly, "Old Master Xiao doesn't understand. Then I'll explain in detail. Someone, bring all the medicinal ingredients I've bought these past few days."

Xiao JingRan's heart suddenly trembled. This was bad! Bu Jinglan was already prepared for this.

The guard carried the three boxes up to the hall and opened them one by one, "Your Majesty, I've ordered people to buy the herbs in these boxes in the past few days. The guards brought the three boxes up to the hall and Bu Jinglan opened them one by one," Your Majesty, I've ordered people to buy the herbs in these boxes in the last few days.

As soon as he finished his sentence, the hall buzzed with discussions. Xiao Jingran in front of him and questioned Bu Jinglan. After a while, Bu Jinglan used the truth to slap his face. This time, he had lost a lot of face.

In his seat, Chu Junyi clenched his fists, his handsome face taut and expressionless. His father had made the decision on his own, but he hadn't made a full decision on the matter. He had conceded, and the situation had gone from bad to worse.

With a cold expression on his face, Baili Qing instructed the attendants to carefully check the medicinal ingredients. For a moment, the entire hall was completely silent.

Bu Jinglan stood on the spot with a confident smile on his face.

A quarter of an hour later, the attendant braced himself and reported, "Reporting to the emperor, all of the ingredients are correct."

He gritted his teeth and made a noise, "Looks like there's been a misunderstanding. "Since the medicinal herb is correct, then..."

Bu Jinglan took a step forward, "Your Majesty, I would like to know why the Xiao Family's Patriarch, who wielded the Royal Medallion of the Great Yue State, had so confidently pointed out that I had purchased medicinal herbs?"

Xiao Jingran had an ugly expression on his face: "I was just suspecting that Your Highness the Sixth Prince was too sensitive."

"Heh, this dirty water has already been splashed on my head, there's no way I can not be sensitive. "Your Majesty, I can let go of this matter, but I really have no way to settle this matter. I also feel that I am unworthy of a woman from the Great An Country, so I might as well drop the matter of my marriage with Second Miss Shen." Anyone with a discerning eye could tell what had happened. If they were to break it apart and discuss it properly, the final one to be embarrassed would still be the Great An Country. Bu Jinglan was using this point to end the engagement, so no one could say anything.

Baili Qingqing's aura was ice-cold, causing all the officials to lower their heads in shock, not daring to look at Sheng Yan, "Since that's the case …"

"Your Majesty," Empress Zhao Huiying suddenly spoke. Her clear and melodious voice caused everyone within the great hall to be shocked, "Could chenqie please say a few words?"

Baili Qingfeng nodded, "Go ahead."

Zhao Hui Ying turned his head to look at Bu Jinglan, his slightly knit eyebrows carrying a dignified aura: "Sixth Prince, His Majesty has already passed the contract with your royal father, this marriage can be considered a foregone conclusion. If you want to cancel the engagement, you still need your royal father to speak, you don't have the qualifications to say the word 'cancel the marriage'."

Bu Jinglan's heart stirred as the smile on his lips deepened. He didn't want this to happen. "Esteemed Empress, Imperial Father said earlier that he can decide for himself on my marriage."

"Even so, marriage is not something to be trifled with. It's fine if you say that you want to end the engagement, but to Second Young Miss Shen, it is a matter that will ruin her reputation!"

Did the empress disagree with his rejection of the marriage? If she didn't agree, then there had to be a way to achieve both ends of the spectrum. What was she going to do?

Bu Jinglan swept a glance at the silent Shen Ninghua, and a glint flashed across his eyes. He suddenly changed the topic, "What the Empress has said is not without reason. What do you think we should do?"

Zhao Huoying turned his head to look at Shen Ninghua. His expression had eased up a lot. His watery eyes were filled with warmth, yet every word he spoke was like a nail:

"Ning Hua, Ling Han is your little sister. As your big sister, you should protect your little sister's reputation. You know her situation, being a main wife is not appropriate."

Shen Ninghua sat beside Zhao Huiying with his eyes slightly lowered. No one could see that his black pupils were filled with chilliness. If Shen Lingghan was not suitable to be the main wife, then who was? Wasn't it just her, Shen Ninghua!?

Zhao Huiying continued, "You have already been old for a while, the Emperor dotes on you, and has never chosen a marriage for you. In my opinion, the Sixth Prince has both talent and status, which is extremely suitable for you. As for your sister Shen Ling Han, since we are already engaged, we can't go back on our words, so just make her a side concubine, and you two will be able to get along with each other, since you have already established a friendship between the two countries, and have taken your sister's reputation into consideration, are you willing? "

She would only be willing if she was stupid! The two sisters serving the same husband, this plan was too beautiful!

Chu Junyi tried her best to suppress her rage after she heard what Han Sanhe said. It was a huge joke that she was going to marry Bu Jinglan for the sake of Shen Linghan's reputation! His sharp eyes swept over Bu Jinglan like a knife through bone. His eyes lit up with a red glow. [I want to enjoy the blessings of the brothers! Let's see if I can bear it!]

Everyone's eyes were focused on Shen Ninghua, waiting for her reply.

Shen Ninghua raised his eyes. His expression was neither happy nor sad, with a pair of unfathomable deep eyes. His incomparably gorgeous face became even more dazzling when compared to his red clothes. He actually carried a trace of the imposing aura of a treasured appearance.

The empress's words could be said to be both soft and hard. Her calculations were not wrong, but her plans were wrong. Her, Shen Ninghua's, marriage, was not to be manipulated by anyone!