The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 846 - 430: Forced Marriage (Fifth Update)

The next day.

Song Yanqing got up. After a night’s rest, his health hadn’t improved noticeably.

Soft remained soft.

Pain remained pain.

He was supported by Mu Dong and seated at the dining table to have breakfast.

Having not eaten for a day, he was genuinely hungry.

He ended up eating quite a lot.

Mu Dong brought a bowl of tonic. "Young Master, the kitchen made the tonic you ordered yesterday."

"Hmm," Song Yanqing responded.

"Added with aphrodisiac," Mu Dong added.

Song Yanqing showed a hint of embarrassment.

Mu Dong sensibly didn’t say more and quickly changed the topic. "Once Young Master finishes breakfast, I’ll fetch the doctor to treat your injuries. Yesterday, seeing you were tired, I didn’t disturb your rest."

"No need," Song Yanqing directly refused.

Mu Dong was puzzled, "Young Master..."

"Minor injuries, they’ll heal in a few days."

"But looking at your wounds today..."

"It’s fine," Song Yanqing said firmly.

Mu Dong dared not say more.

He felt that Young Master came back feeling strange after going out yesterday.

Strangely, Young Master seemed to cherish his scars, reluctant to see them fade.

After breakfast.

Song Yanqing voluntarily went to see Ming Yufang.

Ming Yufang looked at him with a very unpleasant expression.

She didn’t care about his injuries, showing a cold face.

"Mother." Song Yanqing didn’t apologize but said directly, "Regarding the marriage with Miss Liu, let’s call it off today."

"What?!" Ming Yufang instantly grew angry.

"Whatever compensation they need, give it," Song Yanqing wasn’t swayed by his mother’s anger, as if he had anticipated all her reactions. "I hope for a peaceful annulment without harming Liu Family’s dignity or Miss Liu’s reputation."

"Is it just for Xie Ruotong?" Ming Yufang asked through gritted teeth.

"Yes, it is for Xie Ruotong."

"Song Yanqing, you know she can’t conceive, she can’t bear children!" Ming Yufang was incredibly agitated. "Marrying her means cutting off the Song Family lineage! How can you face our ancestors? How can our family maintain its standing? You’re ridiculed by many for being twenty-seven and still childless!"

"To me, all those worldly opinions matter less than Xie Ruotong."

"What spell has she put on you!" Ming Yufang was anxious to the point of tears.

"It’s just like how Father was sure about you back then," Song Yanqing watched his mother’s breakdown and chose to be indifferent. "Liking someone is a lifelong matter that won’t change."

"Do you have to marry Xie Ruotong?" Ming Yufang asked him harshly.

In fact, after Song Yanqing ran out of the house yesterday, she had prepared for the worst.

"No one else but her."

"I’ll agree to you being with Xie Ruotong," Ming Yufang stated her final condition, "but you must take a concubine and have Song Family descendants!"

"I won’t."

"Otherwise, I will never let you marry Xie Ruotong," Ming Yufang threatened.

"I’m not asking for Mother’s consent, just informing Mother of my decision."

"Song Yanqing!"

"Your son takes his leave." Song Yanqing bowed and left.

"Song Yanqing, stop right there!" Ming Yufang shouted angrily.

Song Yanqing did not halt.

"If you walk out that door today, I will regard you as no longer my son," Ming Yufang threatened his back.

Song Yanqing stopped in his tracks.

Ming Yufang looked anxiously at her son.

From childhood to adulthood, her son was smart and sensible, never made her angry, never made her worry about anything he did.

She refused to believe he’d truly ignore her for a woman.

Hearing Ming Yufang’s words, Song Yanqing turned and directly knelt on the ground.

Ming Yufang’s face was extremely ugly.

Song Yanqing knelt on the ground and solemnly bowed three times to Ming Yufang, saying, "Then Mother, consider me not your son."

Ming Yufang was so furious she almost fainted.

She just watched her son walk away without looking back.

For a woman.

Just for Xie Ruotong alone, Song Yanqing, who was obedient from childhood, actually defied her this way?!

She couldn’t accept it.

And she absolutely wouldn’t allow the Song Family lineage to end at Xie Ruotong!

...

Song Yanqing left his mother’s room.

He still felt a bit guilty.

From childhood to adulthood, he had never rebelled against his parents like this.

But he was very clear that if he didn’t act decisively, his mother wouldn’t understand his resolve.

On this matter, he would never compromise.

"Young Master, Young Master!" Mu Dong ran up urgently calling him.

"What’s the matter?" Song Yanqing remained calm.

"The palace sends word, the Emperor wants you to enter the palace immediately, saying there’s something important to discuss with you! And he wants Master and Madam to come along," Mu Dong said hastily.

Song Yanqing frowned.

The Emperor suddenly summoning his whole family?!

He recalled what Duke Xie said yesterday.

Song Yanqing didn’t think deeply, gave instructions, "Tell Master and Madam to prepare, to enter the palace right away."

"Yes."

In less than an incense stick time, the Song Family was seated in a carriage heading to the Imperial Palace.

Ming Yufang was still furious at the moment and naturally wouldn’t speak to Song Yanqing.

Song Yuanzhong was somewhat surprised.

Since he retired from the court, the Emperor hadn’t summoned him. Today, seeing him, what was the purpose?

He asked his son, "Yanqing, do you know the Emperor’s intention today?"

"Vaguely guessed," Song Yanqing replied, "But Father and Mother, please don’t be anxious, you’ll know when you see the Emperor."

Song Yuanzhong saw his son without much anxiety and chose not to ask further.

Arriving at Qiankun Hall.

The Song Family entered and besides the Emperor sitting on the Dragon Throne, they also saw Duke Xie and his wife, along with Xie Ruotong in the hall.

Gu Xingchuan was also present.

"The humble subjects greet the Emperor, long live the Emperor," the Song Family knelt and paid their respects to Xiao Jinxing.

"Minister Song, Madam Song, Yanqing, rise," Xiao Jinxing addressed them warmly.

"Thank you, Emperor."

The Song Family rose cautiously and respectfully stepped aside.

In the hall, the Emperor didn’t speak.

None of the others dared speak either.

During that slightly awkward moment.

Xiao Jinxing suddenly laughed.

His laughter made everyone else’s hearts tremble even more.

The Emperor never laughed casually, something unusual indicated trouble!

Everyone held their breath.

At that moment, the Emperor said, "Is this the work of General Xie?"

His eyes were fixed on Song Yanqing as he spoke.

Song Yanqing looked somewhat embarrassed.

Xie Ruotong felt even more awkward.

She clenched her fists tightly, constantly suppressing her urge to explode in front of the Emperor.

"General Xie indeed lives up to being Daxuan Kingdom’s General of Cavalry," Xiao Jinxing praised, then addressed Song Yanqing, "Yanqing is frail, do take care."

"Thank you for your concern, Emperor. I... am quite well," Song Yanqing expressed his gratitude.

The last two words.

Made Xie Ruotong truly want to kill!