At Wan Qixie's words, the hall fell silent in an instant. Han Tuozhou secretly cried out in alarm. He had not paid much attention to matters of the martial world, so he was not particularly clear on Song Qingshu's marital situation. How could he have known that Song Qingshu had stirred up so much trouble? First, he had boldly declared that he wanted to marry two princesses. That was one thing; judging from the Emperor's tone, there seemed to be some room for negotiation. But he already had a lawful wife!
He practically cursed Song Qingshu to death in his heart, but since they were now all in the same boat, Han Tuozhou could only steel himself and speak up for him. "Although Zhou Zhiruo is the leader of a sect, she is ultimately only a woman of the martial world. How could she compare to a Golden Branch Jade Leaf such as a Great Song princess? Once Young Master Song marries the princesses, Miss Zhou will naturally yield her position to the worthier. Minister Wan need not worry."
Before Wan Qixie could say anything, Song Qingshu spoke first. "Zhiruo is Song's properly wed wife. She was before, and she will remain so in the future."
Han Tuozhou nearly fainted from anger. What an ungrateful fool. His face turned livid as he stood to one side, deciding not to speak for him again.
Wan Qixie, however, beamed with delight. Song Qingshu, Song Qingshu, let's see if you die this time. He immediately said with a smile that did not reach his eyes, "So Your Excellency intends to take the two princesses home as concubines?"
As though unaware of his intentions, Song Qingshu answered blandly, "So what if they become concubines?"
The hall erupted into an uproar. Han Tuozhou covered his