THE EVIL PRINCE AND HIS PRECIOUS WIFE
Chapter 2 – Decline of the rank of wife to concubine
Ye Yichen's face darkened, lowering her eyes, she patiently explained, “You have been sick for so many years, your body is weak, even after canceling the engagement, it is impossible for you to marry into a good family. You have a marriage agreement with me, and have waited for me for so long, I will not treat you badly. After marrying into the household of Prince Jing, you will become the first concubine, and your position will only be slightly lower than the first wife.”.
“The first concubine is still a concubine. I am the daughter of the first wife of the Marquis. No matter how bad the marriage is, I will never be a concubine!" Murong Xue violently rejected his proposal, flames appearing under his eyes. She was already very clear, yet Ye Yichen still wanted to make her as a concubine. Did he really not understand her or did he act as if he did not understand her point?
Ye Chenyi was young and handsome, with many military achievements. He had control over the army and was highly valued by the Emperor. Many girls from prestigious families in the capital would give up the position of first wife to marry her as a concubine, but those people definitely did not include her, Murong Xue!
His cold voice pierced through his eardrums and thumped fiercely into his heart. Ye Yichen stiffened and frowned as he looked towards Murong Xue. She wore a pink smoke silk dress, the edges of her skirt touched the ground lightly, perfecting the form of her body dedication. Her hair, like a waterfall, was lightly rolled up using a green snowflower pin, revealing a smooth forehead, and a slightly pale yet bright little face. His black eyes were like stars in the dark sky, calm but firm!
Three years since he saw her. The weak and sickly girl in his memory, who even the wind could blow him, had grown into a beautiful young woman. His gentle nature also became cold and indifferent. His gaze directed at her was even colder, without the slightest hint of admiration and attachment. Here it is - noble and proud, graceful and serene, like a red flower in the winter months, blooming serenely and presenting its beauty, noiseless but very attractive.
When he said to cancel the engagement, he really intended to cancel the marriage agreement and it was not an offer to play hard and attract his attention!
His stubbornness had directed the situation to develop a path opposite to the one he had imagined, growing completely out of his control! He did not like this feeling very much.
A dark mist passed through Ye Yichen's eyes, and he looked at Murong Xue, "Our engagement is the wish of our parents, and the words of the matchmaker, how can someone change it lightly."
“The engagement my parents agreed to was for me to marry His Majesty as a wife and not to become His Majesty's concubine. When His Majesty demoted me to a concubine, it was already against the wishes of my parents!"
Ye Yichen broke the marriage agreement in front of the entire court and still dared to reprimand her for not obeying the wishes of her parents – was really shameless! If she married a person like this, not even mentioning about being a concubine, even if she was the first wife, she would not even care.
Ye Yichen gave him a meaningful look, "You still blame me!"
A heartless and untrue person. He's just wasting his time. All he wanted to do now was draw a line between him and her, and do nothing for her anymore!
“Prince Jing married Princess Mobei for the sake of the people of Qingyan. How can I blame you? By taking the initiative to annul the marriage, I support His Majesty and the Princess, and look forward to peace between Qingyan and Mobei. Am I wrong? Unless it is not enough that His Majesty married the beloved Princess Yuyuan as his first wife, you also want to take me, his former fiancee, as a concubine, and fulfill your worldly desires?
At the last few words, Murong Xue's tone became heavy. Ye Yichen heard the ridicule in his voice, his handsome face became cloudy and his eyes flashed darkly. He paid no heed to the will of the flesh, he allowed Murong Xue to become his concubine because…
“Nona Murong, please don't be angry. It's all my fault..,” a soft female voice suddenly sounded in the large hall.
Murong Xue raised her head towards the source only to see a beautiful woman standing behind the marble stage. Glass-colored butterfly hairpins adorn her little bangs, long tassel dangling, complementing her elegant long dress, the fringe of her skirt embroidered with fresh-looking begonia flowers. It lightly gathered around the waist, reflecting its slender shape and willow-like posture. That very pretty little face was filled with apologies, “I had no idea that Miss Murong and Prince Jing had a marriage agreement. That's why I came to Qingyan. I'm very sorry to have caused misunderstanding between the two of you.”
In addition, we have been arguing about the issue of marriage covenants for half a day. Qin Yuyuan did not speak earlier, or wait until later. He easily picked an opportunity when Ye Yichen had been reprimanded until he had nothing more to say. He was clearly trying to help Ye Yichen out of her predicament.
Murong Xue smirked internally, and calmly said, "Your Majesty is too serious. His Majesty married Qingyan for peace between the two countries. His Majesty's marriage to Prince Jing as first wife is even more so for millions of citizens of both countries and not for your own selfish reasons. You don't have to be sorry for accidentally deciding someone else's wedding.
Qin Yuyuan looked embarrassed, his eyes gleaming uncomfortably.
Murong Xue pretended not to notice and continued, “As a woman, and with a serious illness, I cannot help my country. The only thing I can do is to cancel the engagement with Prince Jing, and let His Highness and Prince Jing marry, and do a small part to help the citizens of both countries. I quit this marriage voluntarily, no one forced me. Your Majesty really does not need to blame yourself!”
Qin Yuyuan faintly smiled, “Nona Murong was right in doing so, but I feel guilty about it. If Miss Muyong doesn't mind, I'm willing to be a concubine and Miss Murong can be the first wife.
Murong Xue raised her eyebrows. They failed by using violence so now they are trying to seduce her, letting her be the first wife? It's all just bullshit. After marrying into Prince Jing's house, the one who made all the decisions was Ye Yichen. After the door of the mansion was closed, who knew if she would be revealed to be a concubine or a lowly servant concubine.
Worse, he could give her a bowl of medicine and let her "die from a serious illness". He is not that stupid and wants to commit suicide to enter the wolf den, “Your Majesty is very good. Murong Xue was very grateful. But Xue could not bear His Majesty suffering. We'd better get our engagement cancelled!”
"Miss Murong ..."
Murong Xue waved her hand to interrupt Qin Yuyuan, looking at her fixedly, “What if Princess Mobei becomes a concubine! Even if His Majesty doesn't care, King Mobei will care, and Prince Jing will definitely not let His Majesty suffer.”.
"Prince Jing is a good person and will definitely treat Miss Murong well after marriage," Qin Yuyuan explained with great sincerity.
Murong Xue sneered internally and coldly said, “I don't want to be between His Majesty and Prince Jing and prevent your marriage. I definitely don't want to be scorned by people for being stupid and unresponsive by getting in the way of a perfect and happy couple. Please don't stop me from breaking off the engagement again, Your Majesty!
After finishing his speech, Murong Xue bowed towards the Emperor, clearly saying his words, "I earnestly asked His Majesty to order the release of the marriage agreement between Prince Jing and me!"
A calm and resolute voice spread to everyone's ears and the court was dumbfounded – Murong Xue really wanted to cancel the engagement! The Qingyan capital had many young women who adored the Prince of War but she threw it away like something she hated, and threw it at Qin Yuyuan without hesitation – did not want it anymore.
Qin Yuyuan stiffened; his gentle and awkwardly moving smile froze on his face.
Ye Yichen's face darkened and he lowered his eyes to cover the dark glint within….