Chapter 304
On this side, Shen Qingli was happily preparing items for the wedding when suddenly a Beastman came with a message: the Family Head wanted to see her personally.
Shen Qingli curved her lips into a light smile, feeling more satisfied and proud.
When Yun Hong learned about their wedding arrangement at this critical moment and called her over alone, he must be planning to discuss the wedding details, perhaps even secretly give her some good things.
She specially changed into a sumptuous and elegant dress, dressed appropriately, and went to meet the Head of Yun Family.
But upon arriving, she felt the atmosphere was somewhat wrong.
Yun Hong, the Head of Yun Family, sat high with an inexplicable dignity and gloom, with two rows of guards standing beside him, even the door was heavily guarded, this did not look like a gesture of welcoming someone!
Shen Qingli felt uneasy, a trace of indescribable tension rising in her heart, forcing a smile, “Father called me here, what is the matter p>
Upon hearing her call him “father,” Yun Hong slightly frowned and said coldly, “I cannot bear being called father by the Princess Qingli p>
Shen Qingli was stunned, not understanding the meaning behind these words, as previously such calls always made Yun Hong beam with smiles and kindness.
Why was it like he became a different person today?
She nervously asked, “Is Father in a bad mood today p>
“Hmph, I heard you want to hold a supplementary wedding p>
Yun Hong gripped the handle tightly, nearly crushing it, and coldly reprimanded, “The Empire has just experienced turmoil and now needs manpower and money, yet you’re eager to hold a supplementary wedding, squandering resources. How would the Empire’s citizens view our Yun Family if this matter spreads p>
Shen Qingli heard the sarcasm in the Family Head’s words, clenched her hands, her heart unwilling, and retorted, “If manpower and money are truly scarce, then where did the funds for the coronation ceremony come from? Besides, I’m merely holding a supplementary wedding, which uses a minuscule amount of resources compared to that—it’s only what I deserve, why should I be criticized p>
“You Yun Hong was so angry, he was blowing his beard and glaring, astonished that Shen Qingli would say such absurd things, disappointed in her, and more resolute in his decision to separate the two.
The future Family Head of Yun Family absolutely cannot marry such an insensible female!
Shen Qingli realized her previous words were somewhat excessive, after all, this old man was the current Head of Yun Family, and angering him could narrow her future path.
Thus, she quickly restored her gentle and accommodating appearance, reasoning and emotionally persuading him, “Father, I love Yun Han very much and highly value his marriage, but unfortunately our wedding was disrupted midway, which is a big regret for me, so I want to quickly remedy it… If Father feels the timing is too rushed, the date can be postponed p>
Yun Hong snorted coldly, “I see no necessity for this wedding to be held p>
She was shocked, “What does Father mean by this p>
Yun Hong looked at her coldly, his voice ruthless, “Princess Qingli, you’re aware of the current situation. Prince Shen Tang has become the Empire’s heir, and our Yun Family has always been loyal solely to the Monarch… If I remember correctly, you and Yun Han aren’t formally married yet; I say this wedding should be canceled p>
Shen Qingli stood dazed in place, unable to regain her senses for a long time.
Yun Hong continued coldly, “Princess Qingli still doesn’t understand, let me put it more clearly: I want the Princess to cancel her marriage with the Yun Family p>
Shen Qingli trembled with anger, “Yun Han and I have already consummated the marriage, how can we just separate like that p>
Upon hearing this, Yun Hong’s brow furrowed tightly; the Yun Family’s rules were strict, typically only allowing conjugal relations after marriage. This rebellious child truly disgraced him, unable to control even such matters!
But it’s inevitable; the deed is done, and it’s already too late to say anything now.
Yun Hong closed his eyes and rubbed his brow, then opened them again, his eyes glinting.
He turned to the guards beside him and waved his hand. Those men nodded in acknowledgment, closed the doors and windows, and surrounded the room.
Shen Qingli was startled by this sudden formation, her face pale, her lips trembling, “What do you intend to do p>
Yun Hong peered down at her, his voice booming like a bell, yet holding a hint of threat, “As long as the Princess doesn’t speak, no one will know p>
Shen Qingli’s beautiful eyes widened in shock as she finally comprehended, “You, you intend to threaten me p>
Yun Hong internally sneered, does she seriously not know her own worth and yet dares to question him?
Now that Shen Qingli has lost her status as the heir of the Empire, she’s merely an ordinary Prince and Princess, her status though noble, is just a powerless figurehead, lacking the qualifications to challenge the Yun Family!
“Rest assured, I bear no malice toward the Princess.” Yun Hong rose, with his hands behind his back, stepped down from the high seat.
Although he’s lost his superpower now, he has been in high positions for many years; his dignity has not diminished, his presence terrifyingly imposing and instinctively invoking fear.
Yun Hong walked up to Shen Qingli, speaking slowly and deliberately, “Princess, you should be aware that your current status is not as it was, and, I ask you not to make things difficult for me p>
“I know this matter is troubling for the Princess, whatever compensation the Princess wants, our Yun Family will do its utmost to provide it p>
“The Princess need not worry about ruining her reputation; any infamy will be borne by our Yun Family p>
Meanwhile, on the other side, Yun Han wanted to discuss wedding matters with Shen Qingli but couldn’t find her.
After inquiring from his subordinates, he learned that his father had called her away alone.
Strange.
Why did Father call Qingli alone? And why wasn’t he informed of this matter?
A sudden unease sprouted in Yun Han’s heart, and he hurried over.
Upon arriving, he discovered that the room was surrounded by guards, deepening his unease, prompting him to try and storm in anxiously.
Guards stopped him, embarrassed, “Young Master, you cannot go in right now—the Family Head instructed that you cannot enter p>
“What could Father possibly want with Qingli alone? I am the Young Master of the Yun Family; what could possibly be kept from me p>
Yun Han’s forehead veins popped, his Ninth Rank’s powerful pressure sweeping away, pushing the guards aside and kicking the door open to enter.
He strode forward, angrily shouting, “Father, what do you intend to do p>
Upon seeing Yun Han storm in, Yun Hong’s eyes flickered with irritation, sneering coldly, heavily flicking his sleeve and returning to his seat, “It’s good you came, indeed, it’s just right, let me clarify this matter for you two p>
His authoritative voice left no room for denial,
“I want you both to annul your marriage p>
Yun Han stood dazed in place, unable to regain his senses for a long time, Shen Qingli gripping his arm, eyes red, pleaded, “Brother Yun Han, the two of us are already together; you can’t annul our marriage p>
Yun Hong was furious, crushing the handle in his grip, coldly saying, “Han’er! It was my oversight back then to let you marry her, and you were too young, made decisions too early! Now it appears the decision back then was a huge mistake p>
“Moreover, the Yun Family’s token of heritage hasn’t even been given; you and Shen Qingli aren’t considered married yet, thus still have the qualification to annul the marriage! Once truly married, it’s a lifelong matter, irreversible p>
“Remember, you are the Young Master of the Yun Family, you are the future heir of Yun Family, every step you take must not go astray, and your marriage matters concern the family’s fate—matters of romance are external things p>
“I trust without further explanation from me, you know what should be done p>