Replacement Month

CHAPTER 20

Three days later, the Emperor had received a report of the Lin Man City's rapid recovery, the banjr was resolved and the victims had already obtained their rights. The Emperor was very pleased with this good news and felt that the rest could be taken care of by local officials. The emperor ordered the princes to return to the palace.

Huang Ro also heard this good news, he was happy at once was - was. During the time in Lin Man city the crown prince was always together with Shen Ling, until the two of them managed to catch the corruptor of the disaster relief fund, Huang Ro thought he should devise some plan to separate them. The position of the Crown Princess is only she who deserves it.

Two days later the princes returned to the palace, upon arrival at the palace they immediately reported to the emperor. The Emperor was very happy and proud of his three children.

After the Emperor gave the awards to the princes, he saw the relationship of Shen Ling and the crown prince getting better. So that afternoon the Emperor had a conversation with his empress, "The Empress what do you think of Xuan Ye's relationship with the Prime Minister's daughter? Should we formalize immediately? There is no harm in lifting a Crown Princess in the near future."

The empress smiled, "Your Majesty has nothing wrong with announcing their marriage, but don't rush, at least direct their marriage for another month or two, what do you think?"

After thinking about it for a long time, the emperor agreed. Then the empress added, "Your Majesty, the day after I want to invite the queen mother, the concubines, the princess Huang Ro and Miss Shen Ling to pray in the monastery. That's if Your Majesty agrees."

The emperor was in a good mood, he approved of it. Immediately he ordered Kasim to hold a welcoming party tonight, he planned to announce the happy news tonight.

Shen Ling had obtained an invitation to the banquet tonight, purposely she lingered long soaking in the bathtub. It felt like it had been a long time since he had soaked like this. After finishing the bath, Shen Ling wanted to wear her prettiest dress and dress up as beautifully as possible, hoping that Xuan Ye would glance at her.

Shen Ling chose a light pink dress with a purple Lilac flower decoration that accentuated her skin color.

She also wears thin makeup and asks A Li to style her hair to make it more elegant.

On the other hand, even Huang Ro was dressing up at this banquet he would let go of longing with Xuan Ye. After a long time parting with her, Xuan Ye would definitely be stunned to see Huang Ro's beautiful appearance.

The two women wanted to scramble for Xuan Ye's attention tonight.

The dinner banquet was festive, the Emperor had summoned the best dancers from all over the country to celebrate the success of the princes.

Huang Ro who had already come first was deliberately sitting near Xuan Ye, as usual they were always conversing intimately. Then it sounded Kasim calling Shen Ling's arrival. Shen Ling stepped in and looked for her mother and father. He misses his family very much and will make the most of tonight's time.

Xuan Ye smiled looking at Shen Ling's performance that night, she looked extremely beautiful and charming. Huang Ro who knew of Xuan Ye's interest in the woman became furious, "Your Majesty what are you looking at? Doesn't your highness miss Huang Ro?"

Xuan Ye also split his daydream, "I'm sorry Huang Ro, of course I miss you, after this banquet is over there's something I want to give you."

Then after the peak of the event, the noble announced two things, namely regarding the empress who is going to the monastery to pray and about the marriage of Xuan Ye and Shen Ling next month.

The news shocked everyone, and the prime minister present was shocked by the Emperor's decision.

Huang Ro who heard that left the banquet and cried, he was very angry and sad at the Emperor's decision. Xuan Ye chased after Huang Ro and hugged him from behind, "Take off the noble servant?!" Huang Ro yelled at Xuan Ye, but Xuan Ye still tightened his embrace, "I won't let go of you before you calm down. Relax, I don't know about the plan either, I'll talk to you."

Huang Ro was crying, she did not want to be a concubine. She only wanted to become the Crown Princess, "Will His Majesty the Emperor listen to you? Will the servant marry the noble prince of the crown?"

Xuan Ye hugged him even tighter, "That's for sure, only you're always in my heart."

Then Xuan Ye kissed Huang Ro intensely, all emotions, longing and worry becoming one.

On the other hand Shen Ling was shocked by the emperor's order, she did not refuse and could not resist, rejecting the emperor's order was tantamount to humiliating the emperor and would be a death sentence for the entire Shen family. But if she were to marry Xuan Ye, she would only gain status alone, there would be no love and affection for Xuan Ye for her, no, and maybe if Xuan Ye married Huang Ro as a concubine then he would only be made into a display puppet. 'Oh my God what should I do, I am not willing to harm the Shen family nor do I want Xuan Ye to marry him for being forced. She just wants a marriage like both her parents, no concubines and loves each other for life.'

Madam Shen saw her son sigh deeply, then she whispered "My son whatever your decision we will support you. If you mind let your father see the emperor. To us you are everything."

Shen Ling felt moved by her mother's words, she was unable to stem her tears and embrace her. Wherever he might endanger the life of the old man who had been very kind to him, 'Pardon the noble servant of the crown prince, the servant will agree to the emperor's order even though my happiness is at stake.'

The Emperor was a little annoyed to see Xuan Ye leave just like that leaving the banquet, then he asked Shen Ling for approval, "What do you think Shen Ling is? You must agree with my decision, right?"

Just as Shen Ling was about to answer Xuan Ye back to the banquet, 'As if Shen Ling you should reject her, if you and I refuse then this marriage will not happen.'

Before replying Shen Ling had a chance to look towards her aged father, she could not bear to have her father get into trouble, "Hamba accepted the good intentions of His Majesty the Emperor."

The Emperor laughed happily, and most of the guests present at the banquet were clapping happily.

Except for Xuan Ye, he was furious at Shen Ling, all this time he considered Shen Ling as his friend, 'Does that girl have her own plans? I have to ask.'