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As she said this, a look of worry appeared on Si Lili's face.
Although Chen Qingfeng is the adopted son of Chen Pingping, the director of the Supervisory Council, Chen Pingping also dotes on him.
But if this matter is exposed, even Chen Pingping might not be able to protect him.
After all, her identity was that of a spy for the Northern Qi, known as "210".
If Chen Qingfeng saves her, he could easily be accused of colluding with an enemy country.
Hearing Si Lili's concerns, Chen Qingfeng smiled calmly and said:
"Do not worry!"
"There won't be any problems."
"Even if my godfather knew about this, he wouldn't tell anyone."
Chen Qingfeng looked completely confident.
Others may not understand Chen Pingping, but he knows him all too well.
Thinking that at this point in time, Chen Pingping should have already begun to suspect Emperor Qing.
He is Ye Qingmei's son, and even if he does something outrageous, Chen Pingping would never hand him over.
Not to mention, this matter was done by the Grandmaster Gui Sheng, who came and went without a trace. Even if someone wanted to investigate, it wouldn't be so easy to find out.
Hearing this, Si Lili felt much more at ease.
She paused for a moment, then frowned slightly and asked again:
"Young master, what are your plans for dealing with me next?"
"Disposal?"
Chen Qingfeng was taken aback, then smiled and said:
"Lili, why did you think of using such a word?"
"As I've already said, you are my woman, and I will take good care of you."
"You'll be staying here with me for the time being."
"When the time is right, I will give you a choice."
Si Lili paused for a moment, then muttered to herself in disbelief:
"Choose what?"
Chen Qingfeng smiled meaningfully, reached out and gently touched Si Lili's smooth face, and said:
"Didn't I already tell you?"
"I'll tell you when the time is right."
After listening to what Chen Qingfeng said, Si Lili sighed softly and then tightened her grip on Chen Qingfeng's arm.
She knew very well that, at this point in time, in Kyoto, Chen Qingfeng was probably the only person willing to take her in and save her.
And the only person she could rely on was Chen Qingfeng.
……
In the palace, inside the Yangxin Hall.
Emperor Qing got up early in the morning and paced back and forth in the palace with a book in his hand.
At this moment, Hong Sixiang came to report:
"Your Majesty, Lord Fan requests an audience."
"Fan Xian?"
Emperor Qing was slightly surprised, and then put on a thoughtful expression.
After Fan Xian arrived in the capital, he caused quite a bit of trouble.
At the poetry gathering at Prince Jing's Mansion, he exchanged poems with Chen Qingfeng and left his name. Later, he fought in an underground boxing match on Niulan Street and beat up Guo Baokun, the son of Guo Youzhi, the Minister of Rites.
Not long ago, in the same place on Niulan Street, he was assassinated by Cheng Jushu, an eighth-rank master from the Northern Qi Dynasty.
"What brings him to see me at this hour?"
After a moment's thought, Emperor Qing waved his hand:
"Let him in!"
"Yes!"
Hong Sixiang responded and then turned to leave.
Before long, Fan Xian arrived inside the hall, led by Hong Sixiang.
"Your subject Fan Xian pays his respects to Your Majesty!"
Fan Xian bowed deeply to Emperor Qing.
Emperor Qing nodded and spoke calmly:
"Say it!"
"What business do you have with me?"
Fan Xian didn't beat around the bush and said directly:
"Your Majesty, I implore you to rescind your decree. I do not wish to marry Lin Wan'er!"
Fan Xian originally thought that mentioning the annulment of the engagement would enrage Emperor Qing.
Little did they know, Emperor Qing's expression remained largely unchanged upon hearing this; he simply asked:
Why don't you want to marry Lin Wan'er?
"She is Princess Chen, personally appointed by me. Is she not worthy of you?"
Faced with Emperor Qing's questioning, Fan Xian replied:
"Your Majesty, I wish to pursue my own happiness."
“The princess is of noble status, and Fan Xian is not worthy of her.”
To Fan Xian's surprise, Emperor Qing was amused by his reply.
"Ha ha……"
As he laughed, Emperor Qing suddenly stopped and said:
"it is good."
"Then I will set a precedent and rescind the order."
"I grant your request to annul the engagement!"
"Go down!"
With that, Emperor Qing waved his hand and stopped looking at Fan Xian.
Fan Xian was slightly stunned, his mind a little blank.
He had prepared many reasons, but he was worried that Emperor Qing would not allow him to annul the engagement.
To everyone's surprise, Emperor Qing agreed after only a few words, which caught Fan Xian somewhat off guard.
After a moment's hesitation, he didn't think much of it. In any case, Emperor Qing had granted his request to annul the engagement, and his goal had been achieved.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Wei Chen resigns!"
Fan Xian bowed to Emperor Qing and then withdrew.
After Fan Xian left, Emperor Qing glanced at him and looked thoughtful.
If it were before, he would never have agreed to Fan Xian's request.
But now, in his mind, there are some things that Fan Xian doesn't necessarily have to do, and there are people who are more suitable than him.
"Your Majesty, Vice Minister Fan of the Ministry of Revenue requests an audience!"
At this moment, Hong Sixiang entered the hall to report.
"Ok?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing frowned suddenly and uttered a soft question:
"The young one just left, and now the old one is here?"
"pass!"
Soon, Fan Jian arrived at the front of the hall.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
Fan Jian bowed deeply.
Emperor Qing glanced at him slightly and said directly:
"Fan Jian, speak!"
What brings you here?
Fan Jian didn't delay and responded:
"Your Majesty, my daughter Fan Ruoruo and Chen Qingfeng are childhood sweethearts and have feelings for each other."
"Your Majesty, I have come here to request that you grant these two a marriage."
Emperor Qing's expression changed after hearing Fan Jian's request.
"Fan Jian, do you know why Fan Xian came to see me just now?"
After a brief silence, Emperor Qing asked in a deep voice.
Fan Jian was quite straightforward, responding:
"I just ran into my son outside the palace. He also said that His Majesty has been so kind as to grant him permission to cancel his engagement with the princess!"
"Humph!"