Chapter Nine, Forcing Her to Marry

As long as there are people, he is not afraid of failing to meet the requirements

After some thought, she suddenly began to understand. It is no wonder that others would have doubts and criticisms about her; the truth is that she is too different in character from the former Murong Zi.

Since the prince has made proper arrangements for Zi'er, I shall take my leave first. She did not agree to his arrangements! If she did not leave soon, she feared she would be unable to resist the urge to kick him!

Although he has no feelings for Murong Zi, he is certainly not a stranger to her. After all, she is someone who has lived by his side for over ten years. Even though people can change due to certain circumstances, such a change would be absolutely difficult for anyone to accept.

Did she do something wrong

In those clear and calm eyes, there is not a trace of self-indulgence, which he can accept; however, the tranquility and composure radiating from within cannot convince him that the person before him is indeed Murong Zi, who has cherished him.

To have her marry? And not even knowing who the groom will be, God knows if it will be a crooked melon or a rotten pear

The matters on Lin Xier's side have not yet been resolved, yet she was summoned over; she certainly does not believe that Shangguan Sicheng has called her over for tea

Her heart surged like a flood breaching a dam, and Murong Zi's head buzzed with confusion. Fortunately, she was still clear about her current position and did not angrily slam the table to confront the man opposite her, but instead forcefully suppressed the rage that was about to extinguish her reason.

Being scrutinized so openly by others, Murong Zi gradually felt a tingling sensation on her scalp

"You are not Murong Zi." Shangguan Sicheng stated this with a cold and decisive tone, as if declaring a fact.

Now, in the eyes of outsiders, she has become modest and courteous, is this not acceptable?

No! No matter what is said, it is not possible

Looking at the remarkably calm woman before him, Shangguan Sicheng's expression was complex and inscrutable. However, he did not feel any excessive satisfaction due to the changes in Murong Zi's demeanor; instead, the sense of detachment emanating from his unfathomable dark eyes became even more pronounced. From the moment Murong Zi entered, his probing gaze was filled with confusion and gloom, as if he were trying to see through the woman in front of him.

Just as Murong Zi was feeling a bit impatient from being stared at and was about to ask again what the matter was, intending to leave if there was nothing, Shangguan Sicheng finally spoke up. However, his cold voice made Murong Zi suddenly shiver.

How could she forget that on the day they first spoke, he had told her that he would help her choose a husband as soon as possible? Who would have thought that so little time has passed and he has actually taken action!

Under his very eyes, even if Murong Zi wanted to do something, it would not escape his gaze

Your Highness may not be aware that Zi'er often feels bored staying in her room all day. Recently, the rumors circulating outside have added to her stress. To pass the time and escape the gossip, Zi'er has taken a liking to some books during her idle moments, learning many things she had never heard of before. Today, unexpectedly, the knowledge she acquired has found an opportunity to be applied. However, it has inadvertently made Your Highness suspicious. As she slowly articulates the reasons she has woven together, Murong Zi looks at Shangguan Sicheng without a trace of panic, attempting to convey her determination to "truly repent" in front of him, hoping to make him believe her.

Oh? Upon hearing this, Shangguan Sicheng's indifferent expression softened slightly. He walked over to the chair behind the writing desk and sat down. When he looked up again, his deep gaze held a hint of curiosity. "How does the princess know about the methods of autopsy?" He suddenly realized. Whether or not the true Murong Zi is important; what matters is that the Emperor has ordered him to keep a close watch on Murong Zi, and he only needs to follow that order.

Murong Zi anticipated that he would certainly inquire about today's events, but she did not expect him to ask so openly. However, she did not wish to conceal her characteristics; some matters were her hobbies and specialties, and deliberately hiding them would only be uninteresting

"Your Highness, are you joking?" Murong Zi suppressed the momentary tremor in her heart, and then smiled charmingly, her clear gaze meeting the suddenly unfriendly black eyes. "Zi'er mentioned to Your Highness a few days ago that she has deeply regretted her past actions and has secretly resolved to start anew, hoping to change everyone's perception of her. Unexpectedly, although Zi'er has achieved this, it inadvertently aroused Your Highness's suspicion."

Seeing Shangguan Sicheng's indifferent nod, she bowed and left the study without looking back. Standing outside the study door, she ground her teeth together, making a "grinding" sound.

She truly does not understand why this man, who clearly does not care about his adoptive sister Murong Zi, insists on paying such close attention to her actions. On the surface, nothing seems amiss, but upon closer observation, it appears to be a very contradictory matter.

Could there be matters that Murong Zi was not aware of?

It seems that apart from Shangguan Sicheng, there is no suitable person in the Chu Wangfu who can be involved in any scandal with her

In any case, she is already notorious, so she is not afraid of her reputation becoming even worse

After waiting for a long time, I finally heard the low and calming voice of Shangguan Sicheng, "The princess is so thoughtful, which is excellent. I am also pleased to see the princess's transformation." After a pause, he lightly tapped the desk and continued, "I have already requested the Emperor's decree, and I believe that soon the Emperor will grant a marriage for the princess. In the meantime, you should prepare well."

What does it matter if there are doubts about her? She is now the genuine Murong Zi, merely with a different soul. Proving that she is not Murong Zi is not so simple

What? Murong Zi had just sighed in relief at Shangguan Sicheng's earlier words, but upon hearing his subsequent remarks, her clear eyes suddenly widened.

But can this be blamed on her? She has always looked down on the former Murong Zi from the bottom of her heart. Moreover, she has been introverted since childhood, and it is truly quite difficult for her to behave in the loud and arrogant manner that the former Murong Zi did.

Unless she possesses profound depth of character, capable of making it difficult for others to discern her true feelings. Unfortunately, as far as he knows, Murong Zi merely has a beautiful exterior, while her intellect is fundamentally immature, rendering her essentially worthless

It is precisely because of such a person that his every word and action today has caused him to feel doubt, even questioning her identity. In the face of others' accusations today, her composure and calmness, her unflappable demeanor, greatly exceeded his expectations

He could be certain that the woman before him was by no means the real Murong Zi! Murong Zi could not possibly understand autopsy, let alone face an ugly and hideous corpse without fear

She is not an actress and cannot produce the effects that others desire. The only thing she can do is to use the incident of Murong Zi's suicide to make others believe that she has truly changed

She also forgot that her current identity is the Purple Ghost Princess conferred by the Emperor of the Western Shu Kingdom. The marriage is absolutely not something she can decide on her own

Damn! She really wants to curse at someone right now