mtl008 Chapter 204 "It's not a concubine, it's a wife."
Chapter 204 "It's not a concubine, it's a wife."
Jiang Ci'an stayed with Shen Changle in the princess's mansion for two days, and then followed Jiang Wen to the military camp for training.
Before leaving, I was very worried.
"Changle, you don't have to pay attention to her summons when I'm not around. Wait until I come back to talk to you."
This she...
Naturally, it refers to Princess Shengyang.
But, if Princess Shengyang really wanted to summon him, how could Shen Changle refuse?
However, she didn't want to make Jiang Ci'an worry, so she smiled and nodded.
"Okay, don't worry, I can take care of myself and Hui'er."
"Um……"
"Come back early in the evening."
"it is good."
After sending him out of the yard, Shen Changle was about to turn around when he was pressed against the wall by a strong force.
The white pheasant and the black bird moved at the sound, but were ordered coldly by Mu Li:
"Everyone, step back!"
Shen Changle took a deep breath and glanced at Baizhi and Xuanque.
"Step back, this is the princess's residence, he dare not act recklessly."
"Ah……"
Mu Li chuckled, raised his eyebrows and asked:
"Princess's Mansion? I dare to touch you even in the Qi Palace, so what do you have to fear from the Princess's Mansion?"
Shen Changle withdrew his gaze, looked up at him, and spoke in a firm tone.
“Because Princess Shengyang is your escape route.
The reason you dare to do evil things outside is simply because you are relying on Princess Shengyang's favor.
But once she discovers your true identity, do you think you will have a place in Anguo?"
"Humph, you're still as smart as ever."
Mu Li sneered and let go of her hand.
He took a step back, flexed his wrist guard, and glanced at her sideways.
"If you're so smart, why can't you figure out that choosing me would give you a better chance of winning?
I have the support of Prime Minister Mu and Princess Shengyang. If I add the power of Qi, who in An State can rival me?"
Hearing this, Shen Changle chuckled. His wrists were clenched until they turned white. He endured the pain, straightened his shoulders, and stood with his head held high.
"Choose you? Are you worthy?"
"you……"
Mu Li glared and strode in front of her.
"Even if I can't compare to others, I can definitely compare to Jiang Ci'an, right? He's just a soldier and a bandit!"
"Mu Li, you've been a citizen of An for so long... you've even developed the bad habit of discriminating against military commanders!
It is true that most military generals have little education, but military power is the foundation of a country!
Where does your sense of superiority come from? Do you think you are better than Jiang Ci'an?"
"But he's just a military commander, clumsy and weak, how can he know how to take care of a princess like you?
But I’m different. You and I grew up together, and I remember all your preferences…”
These words made Shen Changle's scalp tingle.
What do you mean they grew up together? If it was her in her previous life, she might still be deceived by him!
But she had died once!
In her previous life, Jiang Ci'an would do his best for her, but what about him?
where is he?
If she hadn't seen him with her own eyes, she really thought he was dead!
Looking up at his confused eyes, she told him clearly:
"Because he stood up when Qi needed him, based on this alone, he is the only one who can be my consort!"
"But I went to help you too! I led the Anguo Army to help you repel the enemy!"
"But if Ci'an didn't go back to An for help, would you go?"
"I……"
Mu Li hesitated.
He naturally wouldn't go without benefit, but he still argued:
"I want to go, but I have to have a legitimate reason to do so!"
"Humph……"
Shen Changle scoffed:
"Mu Li, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You're just coveting the power behind me and the ten cities in my hands.
Stop dreaming, I won’t give it to you.”
She didn't say anything more to him, and stepped inside, but he grabbed her wrist again.
"Changle! Listen to me one more sentence, the last one."
Shen Changle stopped but did not look back.
Mu Li took the opportunity to say:
“Princess Shengyang has always had a wish, which is to be with General Jiang Wen.
But she had no chance in this life, so she wanted Jiang Ci'an to marry Jiang Yue, the niece of General Jiang, to make up for her regret...
Can you promise me that if Jiang Ci'an does something wrong to you, you will give up on him and come to me?"
Shen Changle frowned slightly, squinted at him, and warned in a deep voice:
"Ci'an won't take a concubine. You are not allowed to plot against him behind his back, otherwise I will never let you go!"
Hearing this, Mu Li's brows relaxed and he nodded repeatedly.
"Then you agree to it? If Jiang Ci'an takes a concubine, you will be with me if I don't take any action!"
"It's a beautiful thought."
Shen Changle glanced at him, shook off his hand, and walked into the room without looking back.
but……
It was exactly as he said.
A few days later, Princess Shengyang mentioned this matter to her...
That day, Shen Changle was accompanying Hui'er, who was learning to walk, when the nanny outside the door came over to deliver a message.
"Princess, the eldest princess has summoned you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Changle's mood visibly dropped.
She knew that Princess Shengyang calling her would definitely not be a good thing.
Either he was setting rules for her, or he wanted to take the child back and raise him with her...
Seeing this, Qingying whispered a suggestion.
"Your Highness, the Prince Consort has instructed that if Princess Shengyang causes trouble, he should send someone to the military camp to find him. Do you want to..."
"No! Ci'an hasn't even established himself in the military camp yet, how can we bother him with things happening in the backyard?"
"Yes, I was not thoughtful enough..."
Qingying nodded to apologize, but Shen Changle interrupted her again in a low voice.
"Also, from now on within the borders of An State...don't call me Princess anymore. Call me Princess instead."
Hearing the helplessness in Shen Changle's tone, Qingying looked up at her with heartache.
I had no choice but to bow my head and agree.
"Yes, slaves obey."
Shen Changle did not delay any longer.
He stood up, put on his cloak, and took Qingying out of the room.
As soon as I walked outside the main hall, I heard Princess Shengyang chatting and laughing with someone.
Seeing Shen Changle arrive, his expression changed immediately, and he said in a stern and picky tone:
"You're so slow to even summon me. It seems... the rules of the Qi Imperial Palace aren't very good."
Shen Changle bowed and responded obediently:
"The mother-in-law is teaching her that it was her daughter-in-law who came late."
"Hmph, you're quite sensible... This is General Jiang's niece, Jiang Yue. I called you here today so you can get to know each other."
Jiang Yue...
Is this the girl that Mu Li said Princess Shengyang wanted to marry to Ci'an?
Shen Changle raised his eyes and looked at her.
She had a rosy face and a slender body, and was very pretty.
Her every move and gesture exudes tenderness, making her the kind of woman that is lovable.
I don’t know...what Ci’an would feel when he sees her.
"Yue'er, meet your sister."
Jiang Yue was the first to salute her.
Shen Changle collected his thoughts and nodded at her.
Glancing at Princess Shengyang's satisfied expression, she couldn't help but say:
"Since you are General Jiang's niece, you are also Ci'an's cousin. Yue'er should call me 'sister-in-law'."
Jiang Yue was stunned, half of her face turned red, and she looked at Princess Shengyang in shame.
Upon seeing this, Princess Shengyang immediately rebuked in a deep voice:
"It's right to call her sister. I intend to marry her to An'er to share your pressure of giving birth!"
Oh, you’re so good at speaking!
Shen Changle was not to be outdone and brought up Jiang Ci'an to counterattack:
"But I remember my husband said he didn't want to take a concubine..."
"Well, it's not a concubine, but she was brought into Prince Yu's mansion as a co-wife."