The next morning, the Tenth Prince personally went to the Prime Minister's mansion to apologize.
Despite his numerous grievances and unwillingness, Prime Minister Wen could only swallow his pride. After all, the Tenth Prince was of royal blood, an imperial descendant!
"Lord Prime Minister, regarding yesterday's incident, this junior was framed and ruined the reputation of Miss Wen. I dare not expect forgiveness from you or Miss Wen. I have come today to offer my sincerest apologies." The Tenth Prince appeared sincere, his demeanor extremely humble. He desired Xiao Man, but Wen Mo Yu was no less captivating. In fact, he preferred Wen Mo Yu. Thus, when he discovered it was Wen Mo Yu, he decided to make the best of the situation. This is from Suda Novel Network.
Prime Minister Wen looked at the Tenth Prince kneeling on the ground, his expression unchanged.
Now that Wen Mo Yu's reputation was ruined and she had been seen by many, the Tenth Prince's personal visit to apologize showed his sincerity. However, he sought more than just an apology.
"How does Your Highness intend to resolve this matter?" Prime Minister Wen asked softly. The prince he favored most was not the Tenth Prince.
But with Wen Mo Yu's reputation tarnished and her purity compromised by the Tenth Prince, she had no other recourse. Even if he looked down on the Tenth Prince, he knew he was Wen Mo Yu's only option.
"This matter is my fault. I have wronged Miss Wen and damaged her reputation. I implore Lord Prime Minister to allow Miss Wen to marry me as a consort. I swear to cherish, love, and respect her throughout my life, ensuring she never suffers any grievance."
Prime Minister Wen did not answer immediately. Instead, he stood up and helped the kneeling Tenth Prince to his feet. "Yesterday's incident greatly harmed my young daughter. This matter, I fear, is beyond my authority to decide."
"Lord Prime Minister, I have come today specifically to apologize to Yu'er. I will accept any punishment, any scolding, as long as Yu'er is appeased. Although this was not my intention, I have indeed made a grave mistake and hurt Yu'er. Lord Prime Minister, please allow me to see Yu'er. I will seek her forgiveness."
Prime Minister Wen feigned difficulty, then finally put on a look of resigned determination and said with a heavy heart.
"Yu'er is emotionally distressed due to yesterday's events. Your Highness, when you see her later, if she says or does anything offensive, I ask for your indulgence."
Upon hearing this, the Tenth Prince was overjoyed. With the Prime Minister not hindering him, half the matter was settled. He immediately nodded in agreement. "As long as Yu'er is willing to forgive me, I will not hesitate, even if the path ahead is filled with knives and fire."
Prime Minister Wen glanced at the Tenth Prince. The expression on the Tenth Prince's face was genuine. With a sigh, he thought, well, he is an imperial prince, and he is not yet married. Yu'er marrying him would make her an imperial consort, which is not too bad.
Prime Minister Wen ordered someone to lead the Tenth Prince to see Wen Mo Yu.
Wen Mo Yu had woken up very early, startled by a nightmare. Even now, she felt as if she were dreaming. She had lost her purity to another man, and the man she loved was embracing another woman, smiling happily, as if mocking her foolishness.
"Miss, the Tenth Prince has arrived."
"Tell him to get lost." Wen Mo Yu said coldly. She didn't want to hear the Tenth Prince's name, nor see him, and especially not recall what happened yesterday.
The maid's footsteps retreated. Wen Mo Yu gazed dazedly at the banyan tree outside the window. She had loved the Fourth Prince since childhood – his peerless beauty, his pride, and his cold demeanor. Who would have thought her deep affection would be misplaced? The Fourth Prince had abandoned her and chosen Xiao Man!
"Miss Wen." The Tenth Prince's voice sounded from behind. Wen Mo Yu's face turned pale. The unbearable scene kept replaying in her mind. She cried, she struggled, she cried for help, but in the end, her voice grew hoarse, her strength failed, and no one came to her rescue.
"I don't want to see you." Wen Mo Yu clenched her palms until they bled. If not for this man, she could have continued to pursue her dreams, she could have had the man she desired. But now, everything was ruined by this person.
The Tenth Prince fell to his knees with a thud. "I was wrong yesterday. I was poisoned and delirious, which led me to ruin your purity and hurt your heart. I know you are in pain, I know you hate me. I am here now. You can hit me or scold me; whatever makes you happy."
Wen Mo Yu finally turned around and looked at the man kneeling before her. The Nangong family members were all good-looking. Although not as handsome as Nangong Yu, he was still a top-tier beauty. Especially seeing Nangong Cheng kneeling at her feet, begging for her forgiveness.
"Whatever makes me happy?" Wen Mo Yu, filled with hatred, her slender phoenix eyes, gazed at Nangong Cheng. Her beautiful eyes were filled with fury.
Nangong Cheng crawled on his knees towards Wen Mo Yu, looking up at her. "Whatever makes you happy. Even if you want to kill me, I will not resist."
*Slap.* Wen Mo Yu fiercely slapped Nangong Cheng across the face. A trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. Nangong Cheng felt no pain. He turned his face, his expression unchanged.
Wen Mo Yu did not hold back, slapping Nangong Cheng's face repeatedly. His cheeks swelled, his hair became disheveled, yet Nangong Cheng showed no sign of anger.
"Yu'er, are you satisfied?"
Wen Mo Yu trembled with anger, her palms aching fiercely from hitting Nangong Cheng. "Do you think this will make me forgive you?"
Nangong Cheng gave a wry smile. "Yu'er, I know you love Fourth Brother. Fourth Brother is exceptionally handsome and holds military power. Even if I were a woman, I would love him. Yesterday, I wished it was Fourth Brother with you, then you wouldn't be sad or hurt. Yu'er, you love Fourth Brother, but do you know that I also love you?"
Wen Mo Yu glared at Nangong Cheng with fury. "Shut up!"
"Yu'er, do you know that the first time I saw you, I fell in love with you? But your eyes were only for Fourth Brother. I was so jealous of Fourth Brother. He did nothing and received all your love, while I couldn't even beg for a glance from you." Nangong Cheng clutched Wen Mo Yu's hem.
"Yu'er, do you know I wanted to give you the best of everything? But I was ambushed and hurt you. Know this, I would rather suffer a qi deviation and die than hurt you. I merely underestimated my love for you. I love you too much. Under the influence of the drug, I could not control myself at all. Yu'er, I know I have wronged you. Please, marry me. I swear, if you marry me, I will listen to everything you say. I will love you well. Whatever makes you happy, whatever you want me to do, I will do it!"
"You say, whatever I ask you to do, you will agree?"
"Yes, as long as it makes you happy, as long as you feel avenged. Whatever you want me to do, I will do."
"Then what if I want you to die?" Wen Mo Yu tilted her head and asked Nangong Cheng softly. She wanted to see how many true words Nangong Cheng had, and if he was truly willing to do anything, even at the cost of his life!