"Father! I won't marry him!" Shen Qianmo rushed into the house from outside, giving Shen Lingyun a cold look. He wanted her to marry Shangguan Che? No way!
"You won't marry him?! Mo'er, don't act like a child. It's rare for the Third Prince to like you so much, don't be so unreasonable!" Shen Lingyun's face hardened when he heard Shen Qianmo's words.
By marrying Shen Qianmo to Shangguan Che, he could please both sides without offending either. How could he miss such a good opportunity? Besides, Shen Qianmo playing the zither for Shen Qianyu was indeed a crime of deceiving the emperor.
“Father. Everyone knows that the Third Prince is in love with the eldest sister. If he marries Qianmo, wouldn’t the whole world laugh at him?” Shen Qianmo said emphatically.
Shangguan Che's gaze towards Shen Qianmo held even more admiration. Women throughout the capital, regardless of their noble birth, were all vying to marry him, yet Shen Qianmo had repeatedly rejected his advances. Interesting.
"I only admire your sister. I don't believe anyone would think I like her based on a few words of praise," Shangguan Che said gently to Shen Qianmo, showing no anger. He appeared to be a true gentleman.
"Does the Third Prince truly love me?" Upon hearing Shangguan Che's words, Shen Qianmo stopped her cold demeanor and instead asked with a smile.
"Of course it's true!" Shangguan Che said confidently.
"Then, I want to be the principal wife!" Shen Qianmo smiled faintly. This request was reasonable; for the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion, becoming the principal wife was not a difficult task.
However, Shangguan Che originally planned to marry Shen Qianyu, naturally offering her the position of concubine. The position of principal wife has probably already been promised to Yao Ruoqin. In that case, the Empress and the General will likely be unhappy. She wants to see how Shangguan Che will back down.
---Aside---
I also recommend another novel by Qingqian, "Rebirth of the Eldest Daughter is Not to be Trifled With".
Additionally, those who wish to join the group can read the digression in Chapter 1.
Chapter Thirty-Four: The Bloodthirst's Comfort
"Alright! I'll speak to the Empress Dowager. Qianmo, just wait patiently to marry me!" Shangguan Che surprisingly agreed immediately. He understood that at this moment, the support from the Grand General was unshakeable, and he absolutely couldn't let the Prime Minister's daughter ruin his relationship with the Grand General. However, he still agreed.
Because he really wanted to marry the woman in front of him; she was the first woman who could capture his attention.
"Qianmo hasn't finished speaking yet." Shen Qianmo was somewhat surprised by Shangguan Che's answer, but how could she let Shangguan Che off so easily?
"Does Qianmo have any other requests?" Shangguan Che looked at Shen Qianmo and asked gently, his expression incredibly tender, the affection in his eyes seemingly capable of melting one's heart.
"I want you, and I won't take any concubines!" Shen Qianmo's smile turned up, a provocative curve in her lips. Her dark eyes held no emotion, only endless mockery and ridicule.
"Mo'er, don't be silly!" Shen Lingyun immediately scolded Shen Qianmo upon seeing this. It was already difficult enough for Shangguan Che to grant her the position of principal wife. If she continued to make things difficult for Shangguan Che, it would be bad if she pushed him too far.
"Alright, I'll do as you say." Shangguan Che didn't know what had gotten into him, but he impulsively agreed. Not taking a concubine meant he might anger his uncle.
After all, Yao Ruoqin had long harbored feelings for him, and if she couldn't marry him, given her personality, she probably wouldn't give up easily.
"Then Qianmo will wait for the Third Prince's good news." Shen Qianmo said with a faint smile.
How ironic. In her previous life, she loved him so much, yet he still married one woman after another for power. Now, she has no intention of marrying him, but he is willing to promise not to take any concubines for her.
Since he was willing to deal with his mother and uncle, why should she stop his good intentions? Even if the imperial decree was issued, if Shen Qianmo didn't want to marry, there was nothing he could do.
"Okay." Shangguan Che looked at Shen Qianmo gently, his eyes filled with a confident smile. How could he miss such an interesting woman?
Shen Lingyun stared incredulously at Shangguan Che's retreating figure, then looked at his unremarkable daughter. Perhaps he had underestimated her from the very beginning.
"Mo'er! You are truly your father's good daughter!" Shen Lingyun looked at Shen Qianmo with affection and smiled.
"Father, I'm tired, I'll go and rest now." Shen Qianmo said coldly, disgusted by Shen Lingyun's attitude.
Shen Lingyun wanted to get angry, but considering that Shen Qianmo's status was different now, he could only smile and say, "Then Qianmo should rest."
Watching Shen Qianmo's retreating figure, Shen Lingyun felt for the first time that this daughter seemed to have exceeded his control. Had she really gone to the mountains for five years and become so unruly?
Little did he know that this daughter would bring him even more "surprises".
"Mo'er, you seem to be in a bad mood?" When Shen Qianmo walked to the rockery, she was suddenly blocked by a red figure.
"You know I'm in a bad mood, yet you still stop me!" Shen Qianmo raised her eyes, a hint of teasing playfulness in them, and a half-smile curving her lips.
Am I in a bad mood? A little, actually. After all, my original plans were disrupted, and I got dragged into this mess. But everything is still under my control, so there's nothing to worry about too much.
"I stopped you because I knew you were in a bad mood. I can't just watch Mo'er be unhappy by herself." Mei Xue smiled wickedly, looking at Shen Qianmo. She was really cute when she was angry.
"So, does the Lord of the Enchanting Blood Pavilion mean that I should vent my anger?" Shen Qianmo raised her eyebrows slightly, revealing a sly smile, and said.
"Sure. But Mo'er has to tell me why you're in a bad mood." Mei Xue readily agreed, her eyes showing no hint of joking, only doting affection for Shen Qianmo.
"Guess." Shen Qianmo's dark eyes flickered slightly, revealing an indescribable liveliness and cuteness. She blinked her eyes at Meixue, revealing a sly smile.
"Because of Shangguan Che?" Mei Xue had just seen Shangguan Che leave the Prime Minister's residence, so it must be related to him.
"The Lord of the Enchanting Blood Pavilion is truly intelligent," Shen Qianmo admitted with a smile.
A murderous glint flashed in his obsidian-like eyes. This Shangguan Che dared to displease his Mo'er? Was he tired of living?
Shen Qianmo keenly sensed the murderous intent in Mei Xue's eyes, and for some reason, she felt a sweet feeling in her heart. She smiled and said, "Don't touch him! It would be too easy for him to die now."
"Since Mo'er won't listen, I'll let him live a little longer. I wonder what he did to offend you?" Mei Xue said, suppressing the murderous intent in her eyes after hearing Shen Qianmo's words and revealing a charming smile.
"He wants to marry me." Shen Qianmo's cunning gleamed even more as she glanced at Meixue and said with a smile.
"What!?" Mei Xue's smile vanished instantly. Looking at the woman in front of her who was still smiling, could she really be willing to marry Shangguan Che?
He knew, of course, that she wouldn't really want to marry Shangguan Che, but even if it was just a temporary measure, he wouldn't allow it! She could only be his wife; he would never allow her to marry anyone else!
"The Blood Demon Lord seems very agitated?" Shen Qianmo didn't know why, but seeing the Blood Demon Lord's angry and anxious appearance made her happy.
Was he jealous? Did he not want her to marry Shangguan Che? Thinking of this, Shen Qianmo's lips curled into a beautiful smile, and a hint of amusement appeared in her eyes.
Mei Xue was captivated by the woman's smile. That smile was so pure, without a trace of impurity. Her dark eyes were so clear and beautiful. Even with such an ordinary face, she could stir every nerve in his body.