The news of Xia Jingyao's arrival in the imperial capital reached Zhao Zi's ears immediately. Ever since she returned to the imperial capital, she had been looking forward to Xia Jingyao's return. Now that he heard that Xia Jingyao was back, he immediately asked Jin'er to prepare the carriage and arrive in front of the Hou Mansion. When Jin'er stepped forward to explain her intention, she was told that Xia Jingyao had not returned home at all, and she had not received any news of Xia Jingyao's return. Zhao Zi returned to Ning'an Palace in disappointment and asked Jin'er to scold the messenger. The person who sent the message was very aggrieved. He clearly saw Xia Jingyao entering the city, and he was very sure that he did not admit the wrong person.
At this time, Xia Jingyao had indeed entered the city, but he did not return to the Hou Mansion. Instead, he went directly to the palace and asked to see the king. Upon hearing Xia Jingyao's request for an audience, the emperor asked the eunuch to take Xia Jingyao to his study.
"I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty." Xia Jingyao knelt down and saluted when he came in front of Your Majesty.
"Get up. I'm very pleased that you did a good job this time. Not only did you eradicate the Mingyue Gate, but you also eliminated the corrupt officials in Fuchang County. It's very good. Your wedding is coming soon. After the wedding, you can report to the Ministry of War. Well." Your Majesty was very happy to see Xia Jingyao's great achievements.
"Wei Chen just did his duty and dare not take credit. Wei Chen is bold and begs your Majesty to take back the imperial edict granting marriage." Xia Jingyao did not stand up and directly explained his purpose.
"You want to break off the engagement? Isn't this the marriage you asked King Ning'an to ask for? I heard that you and the daughter of King Ning'an were childhood sweethearts, so I gave you the marriage. The wedding date has been set, you Now that we have to break off the engagement, how can a marriage be a piece of cake?" Upon hearing that Xia Jingyaoyao regretted the engagement, your Majesty's face immediately turned ugly.
"Wei Chen and the daughter of King Ning'an are only brothers and sisters, not men and women. Wei Chen already has someone he wants to marry in his heart, so he absolutely cannot marry the daughter of King Ning'an." Xia Jingyao replied truthfully.
"It's just nonsense. My proposed marriage is nothing but a child's play. If you really don't want to marry, why didn't you object when I proposed the marriage? Now that the wedding is coming, you regret it. Running away in the middle of the battle is not what a man does. Break off the engagement , stop thinking about it and go back to prepare for the wedding." Your Majesty directly rejected Xia Jingyao's request. The imperial edict represents the royal family's face. How can it be withdrawn immediately?
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen didn't object before. It's not that he didn't want to object, but it was delayed because of some things. Wei Chen naturally knows that the imperial edict cannot be changed overnight. As long as the emperor is willing to take back the marriage, Wei Chen is willing to pay any price. Even if he is dead I will not hesitate to die." Xia Jingyao said firmly, he wanted to let the king know his determination.
"You bastard, you dare to threaten me with death. Do you really think that I am reluctant to kill you? Come here, take Xia Jingyao to the sky prison. You are in the prison and think about it. If you can't figure it out for a day, stay in the prison for a day. If it comes If you still don't understand the wedding date, I will kill you." The king said angrily, the majesty of the royal family cannot be provoked.
The news that Xia Jingyao was taken to the prison soon reached the ears of King Ning'an. When he learned that Xia Jingyao was angry because he wanted to break off the engagement, King Ning'an was also furious. He didn't expect that Xia Jingyao would really break off the engagement, and really dare to break off the engagement.
"Father, Jing Yao has been thrown into a prison by your Majesty. Father, please find a way to save him." After receiving the news, Zhao Tan hurriedly came to King Ning'an.
"What an unfamiliar white-eyed wolf. Without me, would he be where he is today? If I hadn't helped him, he would have died somewhere long ago. Zi'er is willing to marry him, that's his destiny What a blessing. Not only is he ungrateful, but he dares to ask for an annulment of the engagement. He really doesn’t know how to live or die. In this case, then go to hell. Don’t tell Zi’er the news, and you are not allowed to interfere in this matter. I haven’t suffered yet, Such a shame and humiliation. Now that you have entered the prison, there is no hope of getting out alive." King Ning'an said angrily when he heard that Zhao Tan wanted to save Xia Jingyao.
"But, father, Jing Yao is also our relative. If he dies, Xiaozi will definitely be heartbroken. Jing Yao is just confused for a moment, please give him a chance. I will go to the prison to see him in a while , I will definitely convince him to let him marry Xiaozi." Zhao Tan quickly persuaded.
"My dear, huh, he deserves it. If it weren't for the fact that he still has some ability and Zi'er likes him so much, I would never agree to this marriage. Since you plead for him like this, then I will give you more He has one chance. This is the only chance. Whether it is glory, wealth, or hell, you advise him to think about it. Get out." King Ning'an was still very angry. If he hadn't considered that it would be bad for Zhao Zi to break off the engagement, he would I will definitely not give Xia Jingyao another chance.
"Thank you, father." Zhao Tan saluted and left in a hurry.
Zhao Tan left the house without any delay and went straight to the prison. After Zhao Tan reported his home, the jailer showed Zhao Tan the way with a smile on his face. After sending Zhao Tan to Xia Jingyao's prison cell, the jailer bowed respectfully and left. Seeing Zhao Tan arriving, Xia Jingyao was not surprised at all, nor did he get up to greet him.
"I came in a hurry and didn't bring any food or wine. When you go out, we must have a good meal and not come back until we are drunk." Zhao Tan came and sat down in front of Xia Jingyao.
"I'm afraid we won't have this opportunity. I'm very happy that Brother Tan can come today." Xia Jingyao said calmly.
"How come there is no chance? After you and Xiaozi get married, we will be a real family. There will be many opportunities to drink together. You don't know that since returning to the imperial capital, Xiaozi has been busy with your marriage. Things. She knew that you didn't have time to prepare, so she prepared all the things that you needed to prepare together. Seeing that your wedding is approaching, I am really happy for you." Zhao Tan said with a smile on his face.
"Brother Tan, I will not marry Xiaozi. I can't repay the Zhao family's kindness to me. I can only use my life to make amends to the Zhao family." Xia Jingyao said without any expression.
"Jing Yao, please wake up, Liu Yunqing has left you. Why do you have to reject Xiaozi for a woman who left you. Xiaozi has liked you for more than ten years, and all he thinks about is you. Xiaozi's character, no need I said, you know it too. Why can't you give her a chance? Maybe she is more suitable for you than Liu Yunqing. If you give yourself a chance and give Xiaozi a chance, wouldn't everyone be happy?" Zhao Tan couldn't think of it. I understand, what is so good about Liu Yunqing that makes Xia Jingyao so desperate.
"Liu Yunqing's departure is all due to Brother Tan. Liu Yunqing is not as good as Xiaozi in many aspects, such as family background, knowledge, talent, etc. But Liu Yunqing is kind, tenacious, and full of enthusiasm for everything. She is like A ray of light illuminates my world. Xiaozi is very good, but I already have Liu Yunqing. In the eyes of the world, having three wives and four concubines is a normal thing, but I just want one person for the rest of my life. Even if Liu Yunqing leaves , it will only be her." As Xia Jingyao spoke, his hands unconsciously tightened the jade pendant around his waist.
"Are you willing to risk your life for Liu Yunqing? If you don't agree to marry Xiaozi, even if the king spares you, your father will do everything possible to kill you. You are still young and have a bright future, and Great ambitions. Are you going to give up everything for this woman? Is our relationship of more than ten years not as good as the few months you have known Liu Yunqing? Jingyao, don't insist on having your own way. If you are like this If you die, how can you face your parents? You marry Xiaozi first to save your life, and then you can get Liu Yunqing back. If you die, Liu Yunqing will definitely marry someone else. You Do you want your beloved woman to marry someone else?" Zhao Tan only has one idea now, which is to save Xia Jingyao's life. After more than ten years of relationship, he would not just watch Xia Jingyao die.
Zhao Tan's words directly hit Xia Jingyao's soul. The sadness in Xia Jingyao's eyes flashed past. He held the jade pendant around his waist tighter.
