Come to think of it, several ministers who heard this actually nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with Su Qiao.
This made Li Sang even more furious.
Su Qiao, however, did not care whether he was angry.
"Enough. Your health is poor, so get more rest and meddle less in those affairs. With me here, nothing will go wrong in court."
"Also, Your Majesty is nearly of age. Have her make preparations. The twentieth of this month is an auspicious day, suitable for a wedding. Have her prepare to marry Shang Shuheng and bring him into the palace."
"Once Shang Shuheng enters the palace, leave all those miscellaneous affairs in the harem to him. That way, you won't have to exhaust yourself."
Su Qiao finished in one breath, did not wait for his reply, and turned to leave.
Several ministers gave Li Sang a dark look before quietly departing as well.
Li Sang was so furious that he fainted on the spot.
When he awoke in Phoenix Palace, he learned that Shang Shuheng had actually refused to meet his daughter, Huang Ying, using illness as an excuse.
As the ruler of a nation, he had lowered himself to go see him, only to be turned away at the door. He nearly fainted from anger again.
"It seems I really wasn't mistaken. His ambitions are enormous."
"Ying'er, what do you plan to do?"
Huang Ying's face was livid with rage. She wished she could have all the members of the Shang Family beheaded on the spot.
"Hmph. He refuses to meet me? Then I'll insist on marrying him."
By then, it would no longer be a matter of whether he was willing or not, but whether she was willing to pay him any attention.
"That's fine too."
Prince Rui's attitude was also extremely