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Chapter 69: 14. Shi Jing (Nuan)

The Emperor suddenly speaks. "Shi Jing" the Emperor calls.

She stands up and goes in front of the Emperor and kneels down on one knee.

"Long live the emperor," Sheri said.

"I've heard your great merits. Shi Jing, since both of you and my son, have been together since young, I officially bestow you the title Young General and to be the consort of my son!" The Emperor declares. The emperor has known the matter from his son, and he has no objection about his son getting married to Sheri since it's a good way to keep an eye on the great General.

Everyone including her mother gasps. The only person that was over the moon was the Crown Prince. At long last, he has secured Sheri.

One of the officials stood up.

"Your Highness! The General has lied regarding the gender of her daughter. According to the law, the whole family should be punished for lying toward the monarchy." The official proclaims.

The officials start discussing. Some officials were seen nodding their heads and some keeping their agreement on their own.

The General and his wife didn't say anything but one official came for his defends the General.

"Your Highness! No matter what wrong, our General has done, He and her daughter have successfully driven our enemy to bend their knees. This day is the official celebration. We've shown to the rest of the world how strong we are! As a result, they would think twice before planning to make a move to invade us. I've heard the merits of the young General on how she defeated the enemy and helped the neighboring villages. Your Highness! Please consider." He pronounces that erupts a discussion among the officials.

The Emperor was silent the whole time and impassively listens. He waited for them to finish their arguments.

The Crown Prince gets up from his seat and sits down next to Sheri. His actions were obvious. Everybody gapes at what they have seen especially the ladies. They look over in great surprise with their mouths wide open. Sheri one eyebrow went up.

"What are you doing?" She utters while looking at him.

"Sitting down with my beloved consort." Lou Xi unperturbed responds with the looks they get on their side.

"Who- who is your consort!" Sheri was flabbergasted by his shamelessness.

"Do you require me to prove it? Lou Xi draws near closing their distance leaning in as to kiss her.

Sheri's brother was watching at the side surprised. Observing at how the Crown Prince is acting, he booed at them. Sheri pushed him aside.

"You remarkably something," Sheri said and sighs.

The Emperor who had been silent suddenly speaks.

"The General has achieved many merits. All of you should be thankful we are going to live in peace now. If you don't agree with what I said then prepare for the upcoming war. I will personally send you to defend our country!" He sternly states.

The officials were all silent since no one wants to be on the battlefield. They secretly grumble but silently resign in accordance with their Emperor's words.

Everyone came to an agreement and continue with the celebration indulging themselves to just enjoy food and activities during the event. The feast lasted until the late evening.

Sheri was supposed to go home when Lou Xi suddenly grabs her hand leading her to the garden. She rolls her eyes and shakes her head enabling him to drag her to wherever he wanted to go.

Lou xi stops in his track and confronts her. He looked at her in the eye.

"Tell me, are you alright with these arrangements?" Lou Xi asks hiding his nervousness of what she would say.

She sighs. She really said to herself that she will not fall in love with anyone.

"I guess it's fine. It's better I marry you than to a person I don't even know." Sheri replies.

Lou Xi engulfs her in his arms. "It doesn't matter. I will make sure all my life to make you fall in love with me." Lou Xi says as he leans in to kiss her, but she raises her palm against his mouth stopping him from whatever his plan.

"I better go. My family is waiting for me." Sheri says. She abruptly shifts her body and flees.

Lou Xi chuckles watching her fleeing back.

Months have passed, and everything became normal in the Capital. The thought of war has gone and there was peace among the people going back their old busy days.

Sheri always goes to the graveyard of Ru Shan. Time healed the pain and sadness she felt losing her friend. She started to smile as she goes to the graveyard talking to him and reminiscing memories of their friendship.

One day, the Emperor summoned her. The Prince of a neighboring country submitted a proposal and wanted Sheri to be his bride for a peace treaty.

Upon hearing the news, Lou Xi was furiously angry. He declared that if they insist on what they want, he will not hesitate to wipe out their country.

The prince hearing such rebuttal rethinks about his actions. Since Sheri and Lou Xi are yet unmarried, he was still hoping and waiting for an opportunity. He keeps on exploring the Azure land in the pretense of a peace treaty.

Lou Xi's mood is consistently bad when he always sees the prince wanting to get closer to Sheri. Sheri, on the other hand, always disappears. Making Lou Xi frustrated.

Every time he arrives and visits her, She is gone or is sick. Even summoning her, she pretends she's not feeling well. Nevertheless, Lou Xi was very patient.

Years have passed by. Lou Xi becomes emperor, and Sheri is still his consort. Her Father and mother wanting to talk to Sheri but Sheri is always in her second home near the beach or trying to become night and shining armor. Helping the poor, etc.

Sheri keeps on delaying their wedding making Lou Xi very frustrated. One day He asked her father if he could seize Sheri somewhere for them to ignite a passion. Her father understands Sheri is at present is in her 30s and still keep on staying with them. Her brothers were all married and still, his first child is yet unmarried.

The officials remain concerns about the future of the country since the Emperor doesn't want to have any concubine. They did everything for him to have a consort, but Lou Xi is very smart. He even replaces every servant of the palace to all men.

Sheri on the other side was enjoying her life. She was unbothered nor care about how frustrated Lou Xi is. She does what she desires to do.

She's just waiting for the system to get her.

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