Ren Jingsi was silent for a long time, but Luo Huanghun could see his devastation.
Why bother?
She sighed. No matter what, there was no going back. Their fate had ended in their previous life.
They returned to camp under the gaze of many, most of whom looked at Luo Huanghun with pity.
Both wife and concubine had been in danger, but the husband had rushed to save the concubine, leaving the wife to be swept away by wild horses and only rescued later.
The priorities were obvious.
Ren Jingsi’s actions were a slap in Luo Huanghun’s face. Once, the noble ladies of the capital envied her; now, they took pleasure in her misfortune.
But Luo Huanghun didn’t care at all. She returned to the Luo family’s camp and, under her family’s angry and worried stares, produced the divorce agreement.
“You don’t need to worry. In two months, I’ll officially divorce Ren Jingsi.”
Luo Chenhui took the agreement, reading it over and over, a trace of pride in his eyes. “That’s my sister—knows when to hold on and when to let go.”
Luo Huanghun smiled, seeing both relief and worry in her mother’s eyes.
Just then, a eunuch arrived with an imperial summons—the emperor wanted to see Luo Huanghun.
When she arrived at the emperor’s tent, Ren Jingsi was already kneeling, and his sister, the imperial consort, was at the emperor’s side.
A sense of foreboding filled Luo Huanghun’s heart.
Sure enough, the emperor began questioning her about the divorce agreement. Luo Huanghun steadied herself and told the truth. “Since it was a mistake, I’m willing to set him free.”
Suddenly, Ren Jingsi spoke, looking deeply at Luo Huanghun. “If I send Li Linger away, would you be willing to stay?”
Luo Huanghun was stunned, turning sharply to look at him. Ren Jingsi closed his eyes, and for the first time, this proud man pleaded, “I wronged you deeply before… Can you give me another chance…?”
“I came today to ask Your Majesty to revoke the divorce agreement. If you agree, I will spend my life making it up to you.”
Luo Huanghun’s mind was in turmoil. She never expected Ren Jingsi to be so resolute, to go straight to the emperor!
But she quickly regained her composure, knelt, and said, “I am unwilling.”
“Absurd!” the imperial consort snapped. “Our Ren family is a noble house—we’ve never suffered such humiliation! Luo Huanghun, don’t refuse a toast only to be forced to drink!”
The emperor patted her hand, and she suddenly smiled.
“Of course, I’m not unreasonable. Here are your choices, Luo Huanghun: one, return to Ren Jingsi and live as husband and wife; two, cut your hair and become a nun, and your Luo family will be exiled from the capital, never to return!”
Luo Huanghun clenched her fists. This was bullying!
Becoming a nun was nothing, but exiling her entire family was no different from banishment!
Ren Jingsi couldn’t hold back anymore, turning to his sister in shock. “Sister, you can’t do this!”
She glanced at him. “Don’t forget, you’re a Ren first, and only then Ren Jingsi.”
Ren Jingsi lowered his eyes, fists clenched, feeling despicable for the first time—but if this was the only way to keep Luo Huanghun by his side…
Luo Huanghun’s heart was in turmoil. Could she really let her family pay for her mistakes?
What was the point of living her life over if she couldn’t protect them?
She was nearly in despair.
At that moment, the tent flap was suddenly lifted, and everyone turned to look.
“Feng’er, what are you doing here?” the emperor asked in surprise.
A tall, imposing man strode in and knelt before the emperor. “Your Majesty, you promised me a reward for this victory. I’ve thought it over and have come to claim it.”
The emperor was intrigued. “Oh? I’d like to hear what’s so important.”
Murong Feng bowed. “I request an imperial marriage.”
Luo Huanghun’s heart skipped a beat.
The imperial consort was surprised. “I’d like to know which lady is so fortunate as to win Prince Guangling’s favor?”
Everyone knew Prince Guangling, Murong Feng, was known for his harsh discipline and aloof nature. Most thought he’d never marry, let alone use his military merits to request a marriage!
Murong Feng looked straight at Luo Huanghun. She felt his gaze and looked back.
Their eyes met, and suddenly Luo Huanghun understood the meaning in his eyes. Her heart trembled, and she closed her eyes, her hands shaking.
Murong Feng spoke, each word clear and forceful: “I wish to take Luo Huanghun as my wife, and I vow never to betray her in life or death. I beg Your Majesty to grant this.”
His words rang out like thunder.
Ren Jingsi’s whole body shook. He looked up in disbelief.
Luo Huanghun’s heart soared, a thousand wild deer stampeding within her. She looked up, meeting Murong Feng’s confident, gentle gaze—a single glance that would last a lifetime.