Quick Wear: The Wronged One Becomes Rebellious

Chapter 243: The Merchant's Daughter Wants to Marry the General 40

Shen Guli, who had received several good things from Yang Guifei, was personally escorted out of Zhongcui Palace by the nanny.

After walking along the long ridge path and turning a corner, she was stopped again.

Shen Guli looked at the little palace maid who was leading the way, and she had already bent over to greet the visitor.

Shen Guli was taken to the queen's palace again.

The Queen first expressed her friendly gratitude to her on behalf of all the people in the world, and then asked her very directly whether she was willing to follow the Prince.

She was an unmarried woman, and asking her whether she was willing to follow a man was self-evident.

But as far as she knew, the prince had already been married, and the crown princess and the concubines on both sides were all legitimate daughters of noble families.

It's a bit too much to let the emperor's newly appointed county lady become a concubine with no name or status.

As a woman, she would never be expected to be the prince's staff.

Shen Guli was speechless. People are afraid of becoming famous just like pigs are afraid of getting fat.

Isn't Lee Hyun-ji trying to harm her?

Fortunately, Yang Guifei arrived quickly this time and rescued her.

Shen Guli went back dejectedly.

The last time she was summoned to the palace for donating grain, the emperor did not show up but sent someone to deliver something. But this time, the concubines in the harem were so obviously fighting for her, but he was completely unaware.

Shen Guli guessed that the emperor was probably planning to have the prince accept her as his assistant.

The old emperor really loves her.

The old emperor did have such a plan, but Lee Hyun-ji was also his son, so he had to pretend not to see it. Whoever got the prize would depend on his own ability.

Shen Guli had a badge given by Yang Guifei. The next day, she personally made some snacks and had them delivered to Zhongcui Palace, which showed her feelings.

Compared to the Crown Prince who can ascend to the throne, Shen Guli would of course choose Lee Hyun-ji.

Once you are trapped in a cage like the palace, you can no longer decide how to get out. That is not what she wants.

The unyielding Third Prince is secretly teaming up with Aunt Xuan to create a legend about his marriage with Shen Guli.

The eldest prince's men also took action.

Whether the merchant daughter of the Shen family eventually submits to the prince or becomes the seventh brother's wife, it is not a good thing for him.

For the eldest prince, anyone he cannot win over must die.

The night before Shen Guli moved into the county lord's mansion granted by the emperor, a dozen black-clad assassins broke into the Shen mansion.

Wei Er and Wei Wu finally had a chance to show their skills, and they used all the energy that had been accumulated from not going to the battlefield to kill people.

Shen Guli jumped up, raised his left hand with the crossbow tied to his sleeve and stared at the door, ready to shoot continuously if anyone came in.

The yard was filled with the sound of weapons colliding. Shen Guli hid against the wall for a long time but no bad guy broke through her door for her to show off her skills.

Until the noise outside gradually died down, someone knocked on her door, "Ms. Shen, it's me."

"Who are you?" The voice did sound familiar, but Shen Guli couldn't remember who it was for a moment.

Lee Hyun, who was outside the door, choked. This young fiancée didn't take him seriously at all. She couldn't even recognize her own fiancé's voice.

"I'm Lee Hyun-ji."

After another silence, Shen Guli finally realized who Li Xuanzhi was. She carefully opened the door and asked, "Why is the prince here?"

Shouldn't he be at the border?

Li Xuanzhi was helpless, "Can you open the door and let me in?"

The bodies in the yard had almost been cleared away by his personal guards, and he had not yet been able to enter the house.

Shen Guli saw Li Xuanzhi's face clearly in the moonlight, and then she let him in with a sense of relief.

Li Xuanzhi, who was supposed to be doing the final finishing touches in the border town, received news from the capital that too many people wanted to poach his people while he was away, so how could he wait?

Entrusting all the affairs of Yangxi City to Xie Rong, Li Xuanzhi returned quietly with only a few of his personal guards.

"I have something to do so I came back in advance. General Xie will lead his troops back to the city soon. But I'll have to trouble Miss Shen to take me in during this period."

Shen Guli's mouth twitched slightly. He still needed someone to take him in, but she had no choice but to agree.

Shen Guli didn't know why Li Xuanzhi returned to Beijing early to hide his tracks, but her life had become much better since Li Xuanzhi returned.

The people who used to hang around in her yard and shop disappeared, and she also received a letter from her eldest brother in Yonghe Prefecture.

The letter said that he and his father were very happy to learn that she had been rewarded by the emperor and given the title of county princess. They were so happy that they gave her several more shops and farms.

In addition, Concubine Xuan in the mansion suddenly fell ill. Many doctors were invited to treat her but to no avail. The doctor said that she didn't have much time left. My fifth brother Shen Baolin didn't even go to college and stayed at home to take care of her.

The gate hanging over the Shen family's heads was removed so easily. It was so easy that Shen Guli felt that all her previous efforts were so ridiculous.

But, if she hadn't tried so hard, how could she have caught Lee Hyun-ji's eye and made him willing to help her?

Shen Guli received the letter and turned to look at Li Xuanzhi who was sitting on the side drinking tea calmly, "Thank you for your help, Your Majesty."

Li Xuanzhi put down the teacup in his hand, lowered his eyes to glance at the words on the envelope in her hand, and smiled, "Since you are my fiancée, there is no need for us to be so polite."

Compared to what she gave him, these rewards were far from enough.

Half a month later, Xie Rong led the army back victoriously, and Li Xuanzhi left the city early and returned to the team.

The emperor personally led the ministers and went out of the city with the prince to welcome him, and with a wave of his hand, all his capable generals were promoted to a higher rank.

Li Xuanzhi surrendered his military command and was appointed General of the Cavalry.

This was what he had discussed with the emperor in advance, and this was the only reward he wanted. The emperor was puzzled, but no matter how great the title of a general was, it could not match his status as a prince, so why did he want to exchange it for the military token?

After the palace banquet, the emperor called his son, who had always been tactful, and asked him about the doubts in the letter.

"Isn't it because the girl I like admires the general and wants to marry him?"

Li Xuanzhi said helplessly, but the old emperor looked strange and couldn't say a word for a long time. Finally, he sighed, "Are you really attracted to that merchant girl?"

"Yes, Father."

The old emperor saw his former high-spirited self in this son. He withdrew his inquiring gaze and thought of the prince who was relatively tolerant. He said, "Well, since you like it, I will grant you a marriage!"

Xuanzhi was a talented general who could expand the territory. The old emperor thought of letting the seventh son inherit his throne, but this son had no interest in fighting for power since he was a child and always treated the prince as his own brother.

Therefore, the old emperor put all his energy on the prince who was better at defending the city. As long as there was a need, the seventh prince would definitely guard the border for the prince.

This is the optimal solution.

Once the crown prince is determined, the old emperor will start to worry about future changes.

The biggest of these is the seventh brother’s marriage.