HRPM – Chapter 12 The Imperial Marriage (4)

“I also think such a woman is not suitable for Third Brother,” Xiao Yan echoed.

Seeing that everyone opposed her decision, the Empress grew anxious.

Jin Luoluo was the most suitable woman she had chosen for Che’er—she was determined to make this happen.

Left with no choice, the Empress resorted to an emotional tactic. Her eyes reddened, and tears came instantly.

“Che’er, everything I do is for your own good. Are you planning to never marry a princess consort your entire life? How will you face our ancestors? How can you face me?”

Seeing his mother in tears, Xiao Che’s cold heart softened.

“Mother, that’s not what I meant.”

“I went through so much trouble to find you a woman who won’t be harmed by your fate, yet you still refuse my goodwill. Aren’t you just trying to anger me? I raised you with such difficulty, and now you won’t even marry—are you going to wait until I’m dead and carried in a memorial tablet to attend your wedding banquet?”

The Empress wiped her tears with a handkerchief, looking utterly heartbroken.

Even bringing up her own death as a threat—Xiao Che felt helpless toward his mother.

“Fine, Mother. I’ll marry her. It’s just a woman—she won’t be able to climb over my head. But if she ends up dying because of me too, then you are not to interfere in my marriage ever again.”

The Empress’s sorrow instantly turned to joy, and she raised her brows confidently. “She won’t die because of you—I guarantee it. And Che’er, if she doesn’t, then it means the prophecy is broken. After that, you’ll be free to marry whomever you wish.”

Hearing this, Xiao Che couldn’t help but look toward Yang Ruoyao, who happened to lift her head at the same moment.

Their gazes met in midair, and a subtle emotion passed between them.

Xiao Che thought: perhaps this would be the chance for him and Ruoyao to be together.

In that case, marrying Jin Luoluo didn’t seem so unacceptable.

After all, she was nothing more than a stepping stone—

something to be discarded once she had served her purpose.

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After receiving Xiao Che’s consent, the Empress wasted no time informing the Emperor and had him issue an imperial decree granting the marriage.

Xiao Che followed the official sent to announce the decree to the Jin residence.

Because his mother had told him to take this opportunity to get to know Miss Jin and cultivate some feelings—

so that in the future, they might live as a harmonious couple, respectful and devoted to one another.