ATSWM Chapter 25.4

Chapter 25.4 Breaking Off The Marriage Contract

   The atmosphere was imposing and solemn. The red sun just happened to probe and sprinkle its first ray of the morning onto the earth. 

   The clear smoke glowed with a faint purple-red color. A moment like this made one feel more sacred and solemn. 

   The main hall is magnificent and beautiful, splendid with golden light. 

   Standing on the left and right were the officials of all ranks. The three Sang look neither left nor right. They walked on the carpet path laid in the hall and went straight to the bottom of the stair. 

   After paying the royal courtesy, she slowly raised her head. 

   She only saw the scarlet golden gauze hanging down from the top of the hall. Through the gauze, she could only catch a glimpse of the female Emperor’s facial appearance. She was dressed in a magnificent golden red dress, with a high updo and a scarlet gold crown. Her red lips were like roaring flames. 

   “It has been hard for King Sang.” 

   The voice of the female Emperor was similar to Sang Yuanyuan’s imagination. Solemn and dignified, full of prestige, with a heavy ending sound. 

   It was somewhat familiar. 

   Sang Yuanyuan pondered for a long time, but could not remember which voice actor had ever made such a textured voice. 

   King Sang put away his rudeness and frankness. After a few formal words of reply with the female Emperor, he ordered the attendant to present several documents. 

   In fact, what happened in the western region of Han state was impossible to be concealed from the Emperor who has infinite resources. The discussion this time, was done for the sake of face-saving only. Nothing more than just settling the final decision. 

   No one mentioned what happened last night. This kind of thing usually will not be blatantly dealt with. Moreover, Jiang Jinpeng has not been caught yet, so the Emperor is also waiting for news. 

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   After meeting the Emperor, an attendant came forward and led Sang Yuanyuan out of the main hall. 

   Women are not qualified to sit in on political affairs. 

   Sang Yuanyuan was also not interested in staying in the hall and listening to Sang Chengyin’s awkward and dull formal speech. She followed behind the attendant and went through the eastern corridor of the main hall, preparing to wait in the side hall. 

   The ritual drum suddenly sounded behind her. 

   The elder attendant’s long vocal voice spread all over the front of the hall: “Summoning——King Han to present himself——” 

   Sang Yuanyuan stopped and turned back, looked over from a distance. 

   Han Shaoling is here?! It seems that the matter of Sang Chengming has come to an end. 

   When Sang Yuanyuan looks back, Han Shaoling feels something and looks up to the side corridor. 

   Across the wide terrace and more than half of the corridor in front of the hall, both parties can not see the other side’s face clearly. 

   It was as if their line of sight had somewhat intersected as Han Shaoling was suddenly shocked. He left the attendant who led the way behind him and strode towards the side corridor. 

   Sang Yuanyuan ：“……” 

   “Princess Sang?” The attendant called her softly. 

   Sang Yuanyuan quickly turned around and said, “Let’s hurry up to the side hall. I’m tired. ” 

   As soon as the door of the hall was closed, she heard the sound of footsteps rushing over at full speed. A big hand pressed on the carved wooden door, and the guard at the door of the hall hurriedly stopped him. 

   “King Han, please don’t be rude!” 

   Han Shaoling apologized for his mistake in a kindly manner. Then, facing the tightly-shut door, he said in a loud voice: “I know it’s you! Can you come out and see me? ” 

   This figure lingers in his dreams every day, and he could recognize her only by seeing her silhouette. Such a flexible and straight back, in addition to her, there would be no second person. 

   On the battlefield that day, he had already thrown his own face and self-esteem at the feet of this woman and let her trample on it. In front of her, he could only break the broken jar to pieces.

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