Prime Minister Bai listened to Bai Susu's words and couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart.
With the emperor still waiting for his reply, Prime Minister Bai had no choice but to nod with an extremely reluctant expression, saying, "If the Crown Prince sincerely wishes to marry, then as an old minister, I have no reason not to agree."
Upon hearing this, Feng Qiwu's usually relaxed expression grew serious, and he nodded, saying, "I never joke about such matters."
Seeing this, the emperor immediately burst into laughter, saying, "Good! Good! Then I shall make the decision and grant them marriage!"
However, in his heart, he secretly thought: Prime Minister Bai has always been in my favor, and his granddaughter marrying the Crown Prince is indeed a good thing.
This way, there will be someone to openly monitor the Crown Prince in the future.
Feng Qiwu felt a burden lifted from his heart, then bowed and said, "Thank you, Father Emperor, for fulfilling my wish."
Bai Susu also took this moment to bow along with Prime Minister Bai to the emperor, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting this marriage!"
"Alright, this matter is settled then. The Crown Prince is not young anymore. Since the engagement is set, have the Astronomical Bureau choose an auspicious date, and arrange the wedding for them as soon as possible!" declared the emperor.
Feng Qiwu nodded in immense satisfaction.
Then he glanced over at Bai Susu.
Bai Susu, at this time, lowered her head in a shy manner.
Yet in her heart, she sighed: Women in feudal times were indeed unfortunate, having no say in their marriages.
In modern times, if one can't find someone suitable, one can at least choose to remain single.
However, she was still somewhat satisfied.
Marrying Feng Qiwu was certainly better than marrying the abusive Feng Changge or the power-hungry, flirtatious Feng Wuchen!
Later, Feng Wuchen brought many people into the mansion to gather more forces.
Even if Bai Wanwan was jealous, she eventually endured it under Feng Wuchen's sweet words.
As for the novel's ending, it merely mentioned that Feng Wuchen successfully ascended to the throne, and Bai Wanwan was made Empress.
Whether she was truly satisfied as the Empress, only she would know.
Otherwise, why don't fairy tales ever write about the life of princes and princesses after they come together?
...
The emperor was nearly assassinated, so after granting marriage to Feng Qiwu, the banquet naturally couldn't continue.
Once the Astronomical Bureau was ordered to choose an auspicious date for Feng Qiwu and Bai Susu to marry, the emperor left under the protection of the Golden Scale Guards.
At this moment, Feng Qiwu approached Bai Susu openly.
Bai Susu looked at him with a smile, "Crown Prince!"
"Hmm, I shall escort you back," Feng Qiwu said unexpectedly.
Upon hearing this, not only Bai Susu but even Prime Minister Bai was stunned.
What on earth happened to Feng Qiwu today?
Not only did he request the emperor to grant him and Susu a marriage, but now he also proposed to take Susu home?
On the side, Bai Wanwan was clenching her nails into her flesh.
Inside, she roared in anger: What on earth is happening?
Wasn't the assassination already successful in the previous life?
How did it fail this time, and why did Feng Qiwu steal the credit for saving the emperor!
But thinking about how Bai Susu would now fall into the hands of someone as unpredictable as Feng Qiwu, Bai Wanwan felt somewhat better.
Ha!
Bai Susu must be happy about becoming the Crown Princess Consort now, right?
Let's wait and see!
Let's see if she can survive her wedding night in Feng Qiwu's hands!
As for Feng Qiwu's offer to take Bai Susu back?
It was clearly a show for her grandfather!
But Bai Wanwan forgot that, with Feng Qiwu's willful nature, he wouldn't bother to put on a show in front of Prime Minister Bai.
...
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Bai's political enemies were increasingly convinced after the emperor granted marriage to Bai Susu and Feng Qiwu that Prime Minister Bai had always been a staunch supporter of the Crown Prince!
Ha!
This old fox surely hid well!
If he hadn't accidentally exposed himself today, they would have been thoroughly deceived!
He even sent his own granddaughter to the Crown Prince's side, yet claimed not to support him?
Who would believe that?
Then they hurriedly left to discuss with their aides what to do next!
In the struggle for imperial power, not a single step can be taken wrongly!
A single misstep could lead to losing one's life or, worse, ruin one's entire clan, which is not to be taken lightly.
...
Prime Minister Bai had no idea what others were thinking. At this moment, he was puffing his mustache and glaring at Feng Qiwu reaching out for Bai Susu's hand.
No matter how much he glared, Feng Qiwu still grabbed Bai Susu's soft and fair hand.
In an instant, Prime Minister Bai couldn't help but widen his eyes in anger, "Crown Prince! Where are your manners? Who allowed you to hold Susu's hand now? Let go! You may be brazen, but our Susu still has her reputation to uphold!"
Having said that, he stepped forward unceremoniously to pull Feng Qiwu's sleeve, trying to separate their hands.
Inwardly, he felt heartbroken.
His Susu had always held herself to the highest standards of family etiquette, and even the palace matron couldn't find a fault with her!
In the entire city, which daughter of a noble family didn't look up to Susu as a model?
Yet now, a perfectly good flower was about to be carried away by a wolf!
Not only that, but this wolf also dared to ruin her reputation!
Enough is enough!
Just look at how the other noble ladies are casting sympathetic and pitiful glances at Susu right now!
Hurry up and take away your filthy hands!
...
Bai Susu couldn't help but find it amusing to see Prime Minister Bai pull at Feng Qiwu, then with a smile in her eyes, she looked at Feng Qiwu, her innocence carrying a hint of pleading.
After all, in front of others, some face must be given to her grandfather, right?
Seeing Bai Susu looking at him with such cheerful eyes, Feng Qiwu couldn't help but feel his ears heat up.
The next moment, he let go of her hand and said haughtily to Prime Minister Bai, "Since Father Emperor has decreed it, then Bai Susu is mine in life and my ghost in death. No one else can touch her, not even a hair!"
After saying that, his violent and cold gaze swept around, focusing on Feng Changge and Feng Wuchen.
Hearing Feng Qiwu's words, others couldn't help but feel even more sympathy for Bai Susu.
Marrying such an unreasonable, crazy man, her future life would be tough.
Tsk!
What a pity!
As for Bai Wanwan, she almost couldn't control her rising lips.
Listen to Feng Qiwu's words just now, how frightening!
He clearly meant that if Bai Susu dared to resist, even if she died and turned into a ghost, he would still not let her go!
Bai Susu is really finished now!
Even if she does nothing, Feng Qiwu would probably not let Bai Susu come to a good end!
What she didn't know, however, was that Bai Susu, after hearing Feng Qiwu's words, felt so happy she almost wanted to spin in place.
Wow!
This is a promise of protection from the great villain!
Even if she becomes a ghost, he would protect her; who could refuse such a man?
No wonder so many girls love reading about domineering CEOs and charming princes—Feng Qiwu's domineering nature is simply irresistible!
Although he was cold and fierce to outsiders, he was truly good to those on his side.
With those words from him, she felt at ease!
For a moment, Bai Susu couldn't help but smile widely at Feng Qiwu.
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