The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 829 - 413: Forced Marriage (Third Update)

Gu Xingchuan’s words came into Xie Ruotong’s ears.

She heard them, yet it was as if she hadn’t.

She poured herself a cup of wine, drank it, and asked casually, "Did he tell you to tell me this?"

"No." Gu Xingchuan denied directly, "He mentioned it to me when he was drunk that night, but the next day, he regretted it and asked me not to tell you."

"Then why are you telling me?" Xie Ruotong asked.

"It’s the Emperor’s decree," Gu Xingchuan said helplessly, "I have no choice but to comply."

Xie Ruotong nodded as if she understood.

"Still think there’s no possibility between you two?" Gu Xingchuan scrutinized Xie Ruotong and asked.

"Perhaps if I’d known the whole truth when it happened, I might have been moved, but so many years have passed, and right and wrong have long been set aside. So none of this affects me now. As for the feelings between Song Yanqing and me, they have long since disappeared. If it weren’t for Lin Qianyu’s sacrifice, I should have been living happily with him now." Xie Ruotong spoke plainly.

She had no feelings for Song Yanqing anymore, and the avoidance between them was only because of the many unpleasant events that had happened before, so not seeing each other was naturally better.

"Then I won’t persuade you anymore." Gu Xingchuan said, "Tomorrow, I’ll report back to the Emperor and tell him not to make things difficult anymore."

"Thank you." Xie Ruotong clasped her fists together.

Gu Xingchuan smiled, "Let’s drink."

Xie Ruotong did not refuse.

Every time she returned to Xun City, she would drink with Gu Xingchuan until they were both drunk!

...

The Song Residence.

Five years ago, after Song Yanqing followed the Emperor to win a battle, he returned to the Song Residence and then found his parents and brought them back.

The current Song Residence is no different from five years ago.

Except, without Xie Ruotong and Xie Ruilin.

When Song Yanqing returned to the residence, it was already a bit late.

Ming Yufang was waiting for him at the door.

Seeing him return, she hurried forward, "Yanqing, you came back a bit late tonight."

"The Emperor invited Xie Ruotong for a banquet, and I accompanied her, so it was a bit late." Song Yanqing said calmly.

"Xie Ruotong is back to the court?"

"Mm."

"I didn’t hear about it; she probably won’t stay long this time, will she?" Ming Yufang asked, seemingly concerned.

"The Emperor intends to arrange a marriage for Xie Ruotong, so she should be staying for a while."

"Marriage?" Ming Yufang was a bit surprised.

Xie Ruotong and Song Yanqing had already separated, but someone still wanted Xie Ruotong?!

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll return to my room." Song Yanqing saluted and prepared to leave.

He naturally treated his parents with respect.

"Yanqing, your mother has something to tell you," Ming Yufang called to him.

"What is it?" Song Yanqing looked at his mother.

"You’re not young anymore, you’re twenty-seven this year." Ming Yufang started.

Song Yanqing then knew what his mother wanted to say.

She had mentioned it many times over the past five years.

But he had always refused.

Tonight, he would do the same, "Mother, please don’t worry about my affairs."

"How can I not worry?! You’re the only heir of the Song Family, if you don’t carry on the family line, our family will end. I know that what happened between you and Xie Ruotong and Xie Ruilin hurt you deeply, but after all these years, you’ve seen that the Emperor still favors Xie Ruotong and personally arranges a marriage for her. She has become a Great General and is doing well. You should also have your own life." Ming Yufang persuaded.

She was really anxious.

At Song Yanqing’s age, if he were to marry and have children, it would be considered late in life.

He wasn’t worried, but she couldn’t wait any longer.

It was a topic for gossip among the neighbors, and she couldn’t bring herself to face the shame.

"Mother, I really don’t have any such intentions, please don’t force me," Song Yanqing was a bit impatient.

On any other matter, he could compromise with his parents, but not on marriage, there was no negotiation.

Song Yanqing left these words and said no more, stood up and prepared to leave.

"Song Yanqing!" Ming Yufang couldn’t hold back anymore.

For five years, she had let him live in such decadence and despair.

Her son was the current top scorer, there were only so many top scorers in the Daxuan Kingdom, how could he live like this.

He didn’t want fame or position, that’s one thing.

But she couldn’t accept that he wouldn’t marry.

They say there are three ways to be unfilial, and the worst is to not have heirs.

If Song Yanqing didn’t marry and have children, she wouldn’t be able to face the ancestors of the Song family.

"Mother isn’t negotiating!" Ming Yufang said angrily, "Mother is informing you that from tomorrow, I’ll have the matchmaker find you a bride, whether you agree or not."

"I won’t agree." Song Yanqing spoke each word clearly, expressing his determination.

"Then I’ll die right in front of you!" Ming Yufang threatened.

"If Mother really forces me with death, then I can die right in front of Mother too." Song Yanqing looked into Ming Yufang’s eyes, his tone was calm but resolute, not merely a threat.

Ming Yufang felt a tightness in her chest.

She knew her son’s character too well, and if pushed, Song Yanqing would indeed do as he said.

Ming Yufang’s eyes reddened, "What do you want Mother to do? Isn’t it just to continue the Song lineage? Mother doesn’t ask you to give any affection; as long as you give Mother a grandson, whatever you want to do in the future, Mother will support you, alright?"

Song Yanqing’s throat moved slightly.

Looking at his mother with tears in her eyes.

He turned his gaze away, "It’s unfilial of me."

Yet, he still did not compromise.

Pleas or threats, they were of no use.

Song Yanqing bowed, "I take my leave."

After saying that,

Song Yanqing did not linger and walked away with large strides.

Ming Yufang stomped her foot in anger.

Is it really because of Xie Ruotong?!

If Song Yanqing truly only recognized Xie Ruotong in this lifetime...

Then she would swallow her pride and go beg Xie Ruotong.

...

Imperial Palace.

Yunxia Palace.

Bai Mowan listened to the report from the Palace Attendant, her face growing darker.

Xiao Jinxing always hosted banquets to welcome Xie Ruotong, never allowing her to join.

Not only that, Xiao Jinxing took along An Youyou and Xiao Anqi, but did not take Xiao Yanqi!

All were not Xiao Jinxing’s own children.

Why was he so kind to the other two?

Why couldn’t Xiao Yanqi receive Xiao Jinxing’s favor?

Was it really because Xiao Yanqi’s only role in the palace was to keep her company?!

Xiao Jinxing never took Xiao Yanqi as his own child!

Bai Mowan thought angrily.

For she truly could no longer bear children of her own, she naturally treated her brother’s son as her own, honestly considering him to inherit the throne.

After all, the Emperor had no biological son, and given that Xiao Jinyu, the little Prince, had no intention of desiring the throne at all, only knowing to eat, drink, and be merry all day. The Princess Xiao Hezhen, who was on good terms with Xiao Jinxing, had borne two sons and a daughter in five years, but she had no intention of bringing her children into the palace.

In this case.

Xiao Yanqi was the only candidate for the throne.