The Choice Queen's

TCQ 33: No Chance

In the end, the final decision of the kingdom was to keep Shen Lihua as the new Queen of Donghao.

On the appointed day, Lihua Palace was decorated with red cloth. The maid was busy preparing Shen Lihua's room, because after her inauguration, she officially became Queen Donghao and became the King's legal wife.

On that day, Shen Lihua entered the court hall to receive the official edict. After the edict was given, he returned to his palace and began to decorate himself.

After all, the day of his appointment meant his wedding day. Officially she will be the king's wife, and according to the rules the King must stay at her palace tonight.

Actually, it was supposed to be a big day. According to custom, Shen Lihua and Nangong Zirui should have married first with a grand marriage, then only received the inauguration order. However, Nangong Zirui apparently did not want to hold a royal wedding as he did with the late Ling Sui first and asked for the show to be simplified.

He reasoned that the disaster in some parts of Donghao was still unfinished and wanted to simplify the marriage. When he had spoken, no one dared to oppose him. Even the Queen Mother did not interfere much and only obeyed her son's wishes.

“Your Majesty, you are very beautiful. This Phoenix crown finally belongs to His Majesty after so long,”, said his servant who helped him apply makeup.

“Of course. Choose for me a suitable lip dye,” he said.

“Good, Your Highness.”

Shen Lihua looked at her face that had been covered in a bronze mirror. She was beautiful, let alone with a phoenix crown on her head. Finally, he managed to occupy his position after waiting. No matter what happened, Shen Lihua only needed to strengthen herself from now on.

He also had to immediately think of a way to reclaim Zichuan's military power from the King's hands, otherwise his brother would use his family to suppress him again. The faster the better. But, he was pessimistic after remembering how the King behaved.

“Do as planned,” he said to the waiter. The waiter nodded.

After the servant left, the look on Shen Lihua's already-done face turned grim. The king was really unfair to him! She's a queen, it's fitting to be given a fancy wedding. Just because she was from Zichuan and yesterday her brother lost military power in front of everyone, doesn't mean she should be underestimated.

He clenched his hands and his finger book turned white. The long, well-maintained nail almost broke if Shen Jinglang did not hold her back immediately. His heartache and disappointment, however, should not be seen by the King.

If he could make the King spend the night with him tonight, things in the future might not be too difficult. She could be getting back the Queen Mother's support.

If the Queen Mother knew Shen Lihua could make her son spend the night, then she would be happy and side with him. Thinking of that, slowly his mood began to improve and his expression gradually returned to how it was.

It was just past dusk when the servant outside said that the King had arrived. Shen Lihua immediately knelt down inside the hall, she looked at the different-looking figure of Nangong Zirui. Although not wearing wedding clothes, the figure was still charming under the light of the candles that began to light up one by one.

“Greetings to Your Majesty,” said Shen Lihua.

“Build.” Nangong Zirui then instructed the servants to come out.

The man looked at Shen Lihua's entire body and appearance. This woman had a pretty face, it was just that Nangong Zirui did not see where the side pulled her. Shen Lihua in her eyes was like another noble girl, like a flower blooming in spring but not everyone could enjoy its beauty in its entirety.

“I can't give you the grand wedding you want. As you know, the situation is not right and I am still in mourning. Do you feel I'm being unfair to you and have mistreated you?”

“No, Your Grace. I've been so grateful that His Majesty was willing to keep his word and give me the opportunity to share the burden with you,” his tone sounds soft. If it was another man, then it would already be madly in love with him. Unfortunately, Nangong Zirui's heart was completely unmoved.

“Sit,” says Nangong Zirui. “Drink the wine.”

Nangong Zirui had dragged Shen Lihua into the whirlpool of power chaos even though the woman herself had jumped into it. He could not give his heart, but a wish like drinking wedding wine together should only be a simple thing he could fulfill. Nangong Zirui poured wine into a cup, then drank it with Shen Lihua.

The burning sensation from the liquid was burning Nangong Zirui's throat. It is so hard, this wine is so hard. He looked at Shen Lihua who was sitting in front of him, then was silent for a while. Shen Lihua slightly lowered her head, waiting for what the man would say next.

“Shen Lihua,” Nangong Zirui called him. “If you are willing to withdraw from this fight, I can give you a way. But if you're not willing, it doesn't matter.

“What does His Majesty mean?” Shen Lihua flabbergasted.

“If you can get rid of the thoughts you have in mind about me and my power, I can guarantee your position remains safe. This position, to me it makes no difference if it is filled with other people. You know, the position of the Queen you are sitting in right now, for me is just an empty shell.”

Shen Lihua was very surprised by the words. Nangong Zirui apparently dared to say it directly to him. Didn't he have any fear that Shen Lihua would tell Shen Jinglang? Honest talk like this, in front of him, it doesn't feel too good.

“You can think about it carefully.”

Then, Nangong Zirui stood up. Shen Lihua was silent for a moment, then the man's movements resuscitated her. Nangong Zirui stared deeply with a pleading gaze.

Shen Lihua then blocked the sleeves of Nangong Zirui's robe and said, “Your Majesty, I don't understand what you're saying. One thing Your Majesty should know, I really sincerely wish to be by His Majesty's side. Couldn't Your Majesty give me a chance to have His Majesty see me just once?”

Since then Nangong Zirui has been holding back. It was like this, Shen Lihua was still pretending. He won't give up that easily. Nangong Zirui took off the check on his robe, lowering it slowly while looking at him. Shen Lihua was about to cry.

“Even if Your Majesty doesn't want me, can you give me face by staying here tonight?”

He was not a naive and innocent stupid man. He is not a man who will be trapped in beauty and all temptations. Nangong Zirui simply smiled without a sound. “I can't fulfill your wish.”

The man turned around and walked, then stopped for a moment.

“I'll think of a way to save your family. Be obedient and do not mess around,” this time the tone of Nangong Zirui's voice changed firmly. All the gentle and tolerant expressions he had used disappeared. Without even looking at it, he could guess what Shen Lihua's expression was like now.

“Your Majesty, should it be like this?” Shen Lihua still asked. Nangong Zirui let out a momentary smile.

“I only accept people who have the same thoughts and visions as me.”

Then, Nangong Zirui actually left.