Chapter 626: Who Exactly Is the One Snatching the Bride?

Chapter 626: Who Exactly Is the One Snatching the Bride?

Just as Shen Yuansong was about to respond impatiently, his body suddenly froze in place for a moment.

Yet, Li Si remained oblivious: "I have to say, this Shen Nan is hiding too deeply. I wonder what kind of divine power she possesses... Third Young Master?"

Seeing that Shen Yuansong remained silent and his expression was extremely unpleasant, Li Si thought he was angry again. After asking, he quickly shut his mouth.

Shen Yuansong gradually regained his composure.

...

Of course, he had truly intended to kill Shen Nan, which was why he had followed Meng Ziyu here.

He had never truly regarded her as part of the Shen family, so naturally, he would have no psychological burden in taking action.

But if that were the case.

Why wouldn't the real Shen Nan dare to truly take action against the Shen family?

Moreover, the current one is a fake with no blood relation.

Shen Yuansong had never had such thoughts before, simply taking it for granted that since Shen Nan was part of the Shen family, she should obey the family. If she dared to harbor resentment towards the family, it would be a grave offense. Additionally, since she was blood-related to the Shen family, if she dared to take action against them, she would deserve to die a thousand deaths.

But now he suddenly realized that, even with the same blood relation, since he could harbor the intent to kill her, why couldn't she harbor the intent to kill him?

When this previously unthought-of idea flooded his mind, Shen Yuansong's brows furrowed into a deep crease. He wished he could immediately banish this thought from his mind, but the more he suppressed it, the more it rebounded fiercely.

He couldn't help but close his eyes, exhale heavily, and suddenly stand up, heading towards the passage Li Si had seen earlier.

"Third Young Master... Third Young Master, where are you going?" Li Si hurriedly followed.

Shen Yuansong, already irritated by his chaotic thoughts, turned around sharply, his gaze as sharp as a knife, causing Li Si to retreat in fear.

"To solve the mechanisms. If you don't want to die, don't follow me."

If it were any other day, Shen Yuansong wouldn't have been so patient to explain.

But he suspected that woman intended to keep him locked up here indefinitely. If he had no one to talk to, he would surely go mad!

He had to find a way out, to tell his family that all of this was that woman's scheme!

With a flick of his sleeve, Shen Yuansong stepped into the passage.

One day later.

The Tuoba General's residence seemed particularly enthusiastic about the arranged marriage. By the second day, the betrothal gift procession had already set off eagerly. The long procession, entirely composed of military officers, was imposing, with even the sound of hooves resonating powerfully. The procession moved through the streets like a dragon, with the gifts on the carriages piled up into small mountains.

Passersby stopped to watch, their discussions buzzing. They hadn't expected that, just a few days ago, it was Prince Bei and Helian Lin who were vying to marry Miss Shen, but today, Miss Shen had ended up with the Tuoba General's residence.

They were extremely curious about what kind of extraordinary person this Miss Shen was, who had only been in the capital for such a short time and had already attracted the competition of noble princes.

At the head of the procession, Tuoba Xiao, dressed in a fitted black robe, had his short hair gently blown by the breeze, occasionally brushing past his straight nose. His occasional sidelong glances, with his cold and eerie eyes, made the hearts of some girls standing by the roadside skip a beat.

In fact, if it weren't for Tuoba Xiao's notorious reputation for ruthlessness, his looks would have made him one of the most sought-after noblemen in the capital, attracting many admirers. But after he mercilessly dealt with several women who threw themselves at him, no girl dared to fantasize about him anymore.

Who would have thought that one day, General Tuoba Xiao would also have his heart stirred by love?

Out of curiosity, many people followed the procession all the way to the Bai family's gate, hoping to catch a glimpse of the legendary Miss Shen.

The betrothal gift procession deliberately detoured past Prince Bei's mansion and Princess Pingyang's residence, as if intentionally showing off.

When the procession arrived at the Bai family's gate, a roadblock was already waiting.

Prince Bei had been kept in the dark for two days, only learning about the matter when the betrothal gift procession deliberately passed by his own gate. He couldn't understand why his beloved elder brother, who had always doted on him the most, would rather marry the woman he loved to Tuoba Xiao than grant his wish.

Although the Emperor had always been particularly indulgent towards Tuoba Xiao, Prince Bei had never taken it seriously. After all, Tuoba Xiao was an outsider; how could he possibly compare to his own blood brother in the Emperor's heart?

But now, Prince Bei thought differently.

Previously, although he had been in a fit of pique with Helian Lin, he hadn't reached the point where he absolutely had to marry Shen Nan. It was mostly about saving face.

But now, things were different. He had always believed that he was the most important in the Emperor's heart, but now he realized that Tuoba Xiao seemed to hold more weight than he did. The bitterness in his heart was almost overwhelming, and in a fit of anger, he ordered the treasury to be opened and prepared a betrothal gift no less grand than that of the General's mansion, rushing towards the Shen family.

"General Tuoba is truly in the limelight. Just returned to the capital and already planning to marry a beauty. However, there's one thing I must make clear to General Tuoba: Miss Shen is also someone I wish to marry. Today, it's uncertain which family's betrothal gift the Bai family and Miss Shen will accept!"

Prince Bei, with his prominent belly, directly blocked the entrance of the Bai family.

The surrounding citizens were stunned.

What? Prince Bei is here to snatch the bride? Are we really witnessing such a grand scene?

Although this marriage was decreed by the Emperor, and anyone who dared to snatch the bride would surely be committing a grave crime, this was Prince Bei, the Emperor's most beloved younger brother. Would the Emperor really be willing to punish him severely?

So, of course, he dared to intercept today.

The two betrothal gift processions had already clogged the narrow street, not to mention the numerous onlookers. The citizens in the distance, hearing that Prince Bei had come to snatch the bride, ran even faster.

In no time, even the stone lions at the entrance of the Bai family's opposite house were crowded with people. The gate of the opposite house was blocked, and unable to see the commotion, people climbed onto the walls.

Tuoba Xiao looked at Prince Bei, who stood in front of him, not righteous but full of confidence, and lazily curled his lips.

"Your Highness's hobbies really never change."

Prince Bei was momentarily stunned: "What do you mean?"

"Exactly what I said." Tuoba Xiao dismounted, alternately clenching his fists and rotating his wrists. "Your Highness, step aside."

"..."

Prince Bei's eyes widened.

"Tuoba Xiao, you wouldn't dare hit me, would you?"

This little brat, does he know the consequences of hitting me?

I am the Emperor's own blood brother!

This is infuriating!

If the Emperor of Dongrong were here, Prince Bei would probably be pointing at him to see how Tuoba Xiao treats him.

"Your Highness wants to snatch my wife, and I can't hit you?"

Tuoba Xiao smiled mischievously, exuding arrogance.

"Who I, Tuoba Xiao, want to marry doesn't require anyone's approval."

Only then did Prince Bei's vision darken, remembering that the Wolf Hunter tribe members find their wives by snatching them!

These barbarians!