Chapter 149: Disobedience

As if he had read the emperor’s mind, Sir Shangguan listed a few more arguments in favor for of a marriage between his daughter and Nan Xun. The emperor was starting to think that it might be a good idea.

Wan’er had gotten close to Shangguan Yue. She only stayed silent because of the emperor’s dark expression. She relaxed when she saw the gloom lifting from the emperor’s face.

“I will consider your proposal,” said the emperor as he rubbed at his forehead. “I’m tired. You’re dismissed.”

Sir Shangguan had been in the court for a long time. He knew how to read people. He gave Wan’er a look before leaving the room.”

The emperor sighed and gestured for Wan’er to take a seat. After a pause, he asked, “Do you think I should agree to this marriage?”

It didn’t take long for Wan’er to come to a conclusion. Shangguan Yue was her friend. What was more, she was unhappy with the scandal about Nan Xun and Jun Huang. She couldn’t allow the man she loved to be insulted...