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Suoge Xufu said that this was not the first time they had met, but every time they met, this woman gave him a different feeling.

Sometimes charming, sometimes noble, and sometimes... well, infatuated? It seems that Long Ming used this word to describe such a woman, and he wholeheartedly agreed.

Suoge said, "Miss Tian, you are too polite."

“It seems this isn’t your first meeting,” Minglu said with a smile.

“Yes, we’ve met several times,” Xi Ri said with a smile, her gaze fixed on Suo Ge.

Upon hearing this, Suoge glanced at Minglu and said, "I have indeed seen him a few times."

Minglu looked up at Suoge and said with a faint smile, "The two of you do indeed have some kind of fate."

"Our fate is quite intertwined," Xi Ri added.

Minglu narrowed his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Suoge slightly raised the corners of his mouth and said, "I still have to go to the palace to perform my duties, so I won't disturb you two any longer. I'll take my leave now."

Minglu also said, "Brother Suoge, please take care."

Just as Suoge was about to leave, Xiri suddenly blocked his path, raised his head high, and deliberately whispered in his ear, "Your Highness, if you have time, let's arrange a time to meet. There's something I've always wanted to know. I hope you can tell me in person, otherwise I'll dream about you."

Minglu's gaze swept over.

Soge's perfect expression finally cracked. He took a step back to distance himself from Xiri and said seriously, "I have important matters to attend to. Miss Tian, farewell."

He turned to walk past her, and as he brushed past her, he suddenly heard her say, "Why did you refuse the marriage!"

He paused, but was about to stride away again when another remark from that day forced him to hurry away.

Tian Xiri whispered wickedly, "You like me."

Minglu glanced sideways at Tian Xiri. As if Tian Xiri had eyes in the back of his head, she seemed to sense his gaze and suddenly turned around, staring at him with starlight, her face full of infatuation, and said dreamily, "Oh, my Lulu, you are still the best. You are destined to be mine in this life."

Although she spoke very softly during all her conversations with Soge, they were still clearly audible to someone who practiced martial arts.

Even a sidelong glance could no longer conceal his anger. Xihua Gate was the only way for princes and ministers to enter and exit the Forbidden City. Even if no one heard what she just said, the servants present and those who passed by all saw the entanglement between Tian Xiri and Suoge. This woman was becoming more and more repulsive and disgusting to him.

How could he have been so bewitched by such a woman! Fortunately, he now realizes that he wasn't infatuated with this vulgar and despicable woman. But the thought of spending his life with such a woman is now a disgrace, the greatest disgrace of his life.

He had once suspected that Yu Di was Tian Xiri, but now he was more and more certain that the handsome and refined Yu Di and this vulgar woman were definitely not the same person. Even if they looked alike, the two people with such different personalities could not be the same person.

Moreover, Yu Di had repeatedly advised him to break off the engagement, saying that Tian Xiri was not good enough for him. If Yu Di really was Tian Xiri, there was no reason for him to advise him to break off the engagement, because who else would Tian Xiri want to marry besides him?

The way she looked at him made him feel utterly disgusted.

Minglu thought to himself: Suoge, you should thank me for not letting you marry a woman like that.

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This chapter is finished. I wrote it in a hurry, and I'm not entirely satisfied with it. Sigh...

Soge, whom I almost forgot about, has finally made his appearance. How should we torture him? Let's discuss this: how about he's the one who falls down while playing Cuju (ancient Chinese football) on the ice at Taiye Pond in winter? What do you all think? Is that torturous enough?

What incredible luck! I received another long review, so happy >0

His dream was shattered (Minglu's side story)

That night two years ago.

In the brightly lit, elegantly dressed banquet, a crystal beaded curtain was accidentally lifted, and she happened to turn her head to look out. Her eyes were radiant, her demeanor graceful, and she exuded a natural, carefree charm. At that moment, his heart clenched painfully.

After that, he was absent-minded all night, constantly hoping to catch a glimpse of her, but he never had the chance to see her again.

Suoge refused the marriage proposal, which was expected. Everyone continued to chat and laugh, but he knew that everyone was actually gloating because Suoge had not married the most beautiful woman in the capital and had offended Lord Tian and the Empress Dowager.

Afterwards, some people secretly ridiculed Suoge, saying that he was completely ignorant of his own limitations!

But only he knew the real reason why Soge refused to marry him.

He didn't quite understand Suoge's personality, but he knew a thing or two about him. Suoge was about the same age as him, but he was even more arrogant. Fu Jin had recently suffered a loss at Suoge's hands over a house, and he was very dissatisfied with Suoge, saying, "He's become arrogant and conceited after winning a few battles."

He just laughed when he heard this, but he thought there was some truth to it.

Unlike Xi En, Suo Ge is somewhat similar to him. Both come from military backgrounds, are decisive and ruthless, and possess a unique military ferocity. However, unlike Xi En, Suo Ge skillfully uses his seemingly refined and noble appearance to conceal his true arrogance and conceit (this is Ming Lu's personal opinion of Suo Ge).

He disliked Sog, and he disliked him from the moment he saw him.

Nalan once jokingly teased him: "Ever since Suoge returned to the capital, everyone's conversations have turned to him, especially those silly women who only know how to find a good husband. Minglu, are you a little jealous of him?"

He smiled, neither confirming nor denying. Sometimes, certain people and things constantly surround you, causing annoyance, but if those people and things suddenly stop bothering you, it's inevitable to feel a little...

That night, when he learned that Tian Xiri was to be betrothed to Suoge, he was almost driven mad with rage and couldn't help but try to stop the marriage. Fortunately, Suoge arrived at the palace before him that night. He noticed that Suoge's close attendants had received many letters from women. Based on his past experience, he knew very well what was written in them. He immediately wrote a letter as well, signed it with Tian Xiri's maiden name, and instructed his attendant to find a newly arrived maid to deliver it to her.

Suoge joined the army at the age of thirteen, and at fifteen, he was appointed as the vanguard commander for his military achievements. He then guarded the border for three years before being transferred back to the capital and appointed as the commander of the guard. His house was immediately filled with visitors, and many people fawned over him. However, he had only just returned to the capital and was unfamiliar with everything there. Tonight was also his first time attending a court banquet. Therefore, when these letters, each carrying various incense, were presented to him, he could only smile wryly, unsure of what to do.

At this moment, Minglu took the opportunity to chat with Suoge. Seeing that Suoge didn't know what to do with the letters, he smiled slightly, picked up one of the letters, and said in surprise, "I didn't expect Brother Suoge to be so lucky with women. Even the daughter of Lord Tian, Miss Tian, the most beautiful woman in the capital, has sent you a letter. Brother Suoge, you can't let her down. Open it and take a look."

Upon hearing Minglu's words, Suoge couldn't help but feel curious. He had heard about Tian Xiri, the most beautiful woman in the capital, from his friends, even though he had only recently returned to the capital. Without much thought, he opened the book to take a look.

Minglu witnessed Suoge's casual smile freeze on his face after reading the letter, his brows furrow, his gaze turn cold and dark, and he disdainfully tossed the letter back into the arms of the servant holding a stack of letters. Minglu smiled and jokingly accused Suoge of being clueless. Suoge replied, "It's better not to know this kind of woman."

Minglu smiled but didn't say much. After chatting casually for a few minutes, other people came up to talk to Suoge, and he left with a faint smile.

After Suoge refused the marriage proposal, to Minglu's surprise, rumors about Tian Xiri spread like wildfire in the capital. Some people deliberately spread rumors and spoke ill of Tian Xiri. Those ignorant women and children were jealous and gossipy. Perhaps it was because Tian Xiri was too popular that Suoge's refusal of the marriage proposal became the source of the rumors. In a short time, rumors flew all over the capital, which was very detrimental to her.

After several investigations, he learned that the person spreading the rumors was actually Tian Xiri's younger sister, Tian Xiyun.