Chapter 699 - War has started (1/2)

Yang Hanying's nostrils flared in anger upon hearing Tan Jiahao's words. He is the one who needs his help to support him against his enemies and now him and to please him he should agree to his request to execute Yuan Song in punishment. However, he dares to say that he did nothing to be punished? How can a mere Commander's life be compared to this marriage alliance?

” Emperor Tan, are you even thinking before speaking? You're saying that you won't punish him? Even when he hurt the Emperor of the Yang Dynasty?” Yang Hanying asked with his grim expressions.

Tan Jiahao looked at him calmly and said, ” Yes. That's what I meant. Also, he didn't hurt the Emperor of the Yang Dynasty but he saved the princess of Tan Dynasty from being exploited, that should be the right wording.” he said indifferently.

Tan Xiu looked at her father whose respect in her eyes has increased a lot after seeing him supporting her and Yuan Song at the stake of this marriage alliance. Her eyes watered as she remembered how she blamed her father for all of this.

Yang Hanying stood up in anger and glowered at Tan Jiahao, ” Exploit? She is going to be my consort. I can do anything to her and no one can stop me. Not even her.” he said while turning to look at Tan Xiu.

Tan Xiu shivered when he glared at her, but Yuan Song came in front of her, covering her from his disgusting gaze. He stood there like a mighty mountain, hiding her behind him.

Yang Hanying snickered seeing him acting like her savior.

Tan Jiahao's expressions also turned dark. He was talking about his daughter after all. ” Who said she is going to be your consort? I, the Emperor of Tan Dynasty, is canceling my daughter, Tan Xiu's marriage with you. Yang Hanying, The marriage alliance between the two states, you can take it as canceled.” he said while calling Yang Hanying with his name for the first time.

” I can bear anything but my precious daughter being tortured and exploited by an animal like you, I can't accept that. You should be glad that I didn't kill you right away. Otherwise, I don't leave someone who dares to touch my family so easily.” Tan Jiahao said with his powerful voice and confidence.

Yang Hanying snickered and looked at him as if mocking, ” You want to end this marriage alliance? So you're saying that you chose this….insect-like petty commander over me? Tan Jiahao, you won't regret your decision right? I hope you won't.” he said, his tone became grim and cold with every word.

He stood up seeing his determined expressions and turned to Tan Xiu once again, who hid behind Yuan Song and snickered before saying to Tan Jiahao, ” Tan Jiahao, you remember my letter, right? If there is no marriage, then there is no Tan Empire.” his lips curled up in an evil smirk as he descended the chairs down the throne and walked out of the palace, with his powerful steps.

Tan Jiahao stayed silent as he watched him leaving. Slowly, the confidence inside him dropped as he almost fell off the chair.

”Your Majesty!” Yuan Song shouted and ran to hold him.

”Are you okay? Are you feeling unwell?” he asked worriedly, seeing him holding his chest as if he was in pain.

Tan Jiahao turned to him and said weakly,” Thanks for protecting Tan Xiu. But Yuan Song, I didn't do anything wrong, did I?” he asked guiltily. He tried his best to avoid making Yang Hanying angry but he couldn't bear when he saw Tan Xiu in that condition. He doesn't want to imagine what would have happened if she had married him.

” Your Majesty, you did nothing wrong. Believe me. I am here. I will fight until the last drop of blood in my body. I will protect Tan Xiu and you. You have done your duty, now it's my time.” he said while looking at him reassuringly.

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