Contract Prince

Chapter 3

After Han Jun's incident, the sixth princess was depressed all day long, and rarely smiled. She, who was originally beautiful, became even more indifferent.Xiao Muxue smiled like a spring breeze breaking through the ice, which made Zhao shi feel a lot of joy in her heart.

Of course, while she was happy, she couldn't help but have doubts.Not long ago, the Sixth Princess loved Han Jun so much that she loved her to death. It's only been a few days, how did she fall in love with Gu Yunjing?

After all, the queen is a virtuous and wise woman. Although she had doubts, she didn't ask.She knew that Han Jun was a thorn in the sixth princess's heart, so she should try not to mention it if she could.

She doesn't need to ask about the sixth princess's change of mind, but there is one thing Zhao feels is necessary to remind Xiao Muxue.

Zhao frowned slightly: "Xue'er, you are the princess of Xiao Country, how can you marry someone else as a concubine?"

Xiao Muxue said: "My son is just talking casually."

Mrs. Zhao was still worried about whether the baby princess would be happy when she married. Xiao Muxue seemed to see her thoughts, and said softly: "Don't worry, mother, Xue'er will not wrong herself. Although Gu Yunjing doesn't like her Minister, but feelings are cultivated slowly. I will definitely make him fall in love with me."

"My son was too self-willed before, which worried my father, queen and mother. Now that I have figured it out, I will definitely be a good imperial concubine when I marry into the Zhenyuan Marquis."

The queen thought about it secretly, thinking that what the princess said made sense, and feelings can indeed be cultivated.The prince didn't like the princess when he got married. After getting along for a long time, the two of them are as good as one.It is rare that besides Han Jun, the sixth princess has a man she likes.

"As expected of my daughter, she is so reasonable when she speaks." A tall man in a bright yellow dragon robe walked in with great strides.

As soon as Xiao Guan stepped into Zhengyang Palace, he was proud.He came to the queen to discuss the princess's marriage, and he heard the conversation between the two outside the door, and gave instructions to the palace people so that they don't have to salute.Therefore, the two empresses knew that it was the emperor who came here.

Just as Zhao Wenge and Xiao Muxue were about to pay their respects, Xiao Guan waved his hand: "No need."

"Xue'er, my father was very pleased to hear what you said just now. It's rare that you are still sensible. Since you have taken a fancy to Gu Yunjing, my father immediately decreed that you should be betrothed to him, and we will get married at a certain date."

Xiao Muxue has a deep affection for Han Jun, Xiao Guan was still worried that his precious daughter would not be able to take back his thoughts on him, and resisted the marriage.Unexpectedly, his daughter was happy to marry Gu Yunjing, and Xiao Guan was in a good mood.He must marry the sixth princess before Yu Wenyan robs Xiao Muxue.

Xiao Muxue said: "Father really doesn't love Xue'er anymore, and is so eager to marry me off."

Xiao Guandao: "Where is it, Father would like to keep you in the palace forever, but the daughter's family is grown, and she will marry someone anyway. What's more, Yu Wenyan is so bold that he wants to snatch you to the wild land immediately. You get married That's right, Father will stop him when the time comes."

As soon as Yu Wenyan was mentioned, Xiao Guan's face was inexplicably gloomy.It is said that it is the monarch of Southern Chu, but in fact it is just a fierce king.

The leader of the bandit actually wants to marry the sixth princess who is all over the city and the country, it is wishful thinking!

Mrs. Zhao understands Xiao Guan's mood, but choosing a date to get married is a bit hasty, she said slowly: "Your Majesty, Zhenyuan Hou Shizi still needs to do ideological work."

Xiao Guan put his face down, and snorted coldly: "It's his luck that my daughter has taken a fancy to him, and it's his turn to push back."

"I will immediately decree that Xue'er will marry him in three days. Empress, I will leave the arrangements for the sixth princess's marriage to you."

After he glanced at Zhao's simple attire, he said with deep meaning: "Xue'er is my only princess, the wedding must not be shabby, you must use the most luxurious wedding to marry the princess."

The queen bowed slightly: "The concubine obeys the order."

At this time, Gu Yunjing was reading a book in the study, absolutely never expecting that people from the royal family were discussing his marriage with Xiao Muxue.

The young man held a volume of books and sat in front of the desk, his eyes as calm as water fell on the pages of the book.

This book is not a poem, but a policy theory written according to the current world situation, which was brought back by Gu Yunjing from the Valley of No Worry.

"Dear villain, Zhu Xianchen, the reason why this Xiao country is declining day by day." When Gu Yunjing read this sentence, he couldn't help covering his head in thought, and at the same time, he was also deeply worried.

In recent years, Xiao Guan has listened more and more to the words of villains, and turned a deaf ear to the words of virtuous ministers. Many good ministers face the fate of being demoted or punished.

The emperor was not only overjoyed, but also became more and more suspicious.Marquis Zhenyuan was originally the honorable Marquis, and now he has become the Generalissimo of the Army and Horses. Gu Yunjing was worried that after his father won the battle, he would inevitably make great achievements.

"Yun Jing, come, come, I have news to tell you." A hearty voice came from outside the study.

A handsome young man walked in quickly, he was Tao Ce, the son of Marquis Wu'an.If Gu Yunjing is a pool of calm water, then Tao Ce is the waves crashing on the shore.

The two have completely different personalities, but Tao Ce loves to get together with Gu Yunjing. In his words, he wants to learn more and improve his self-cultivation.

Marquis Zhenyuan and Marquis Wu'an were family friends, Gu Yunjing went to Wangyougu to recuperate for many years, and had little contact with Tao Ce.But after Tao Ce heard that he was back, he would often go to Zhenyuan Hou Mansion.

Tao Ce is open-minded, knowledgeable, and loves to gossip. The key is that he still has a lot of humor.Every time he came, the Zhenyuan Hou Mansion always laughed, and Gu Yunjing was also amused by him.Those who come and go will become familiar with each other.

Tao Ce blinked, compared his fingers, and said with a smile, "There is good news and bad news. The good news is 100 taels of silver, and the bad news is 50 taels of silver. Which one do you want to hear?"

"Are you robbing?" Gu Yunjing closed the book, narrowed his eyes and asked quietly.

"The Marquis of Zhenyuan has a lot of money, and there is no shortage of money. Don't be so stingy. It is also very hard for me to find out the news."

Gu Yunjing moved around and smiled lightly: "Then I choose not to listen."

"Don't, don't, okay, you won. If I don't say it, I will definitely suffocate myself."

Tao Ce coughed: "My lord, listen up, let me tell you the good news first." He beamed and said, "Yun Jing, you are going to be a son-in-law. How are you, are you happy?"

"What did you say?" Gu Yunjing's face froze, his smile disappeared, and he stood up immediately.How is it possible, he clearly explained it to the Empress.

"I said you are going to be a son-in-law." Tao Ce repeated again, wondering, "This is good news, why do you look so ugly? Are you okay, are you feeling unwell again?"

Gu Yunjing has always been gentle and calm, to use an exaggerated word, it is like Mount Tai collapsed in front of him without changing his face.It was the first time Tao Ce saw him look so flustered, and he thought Gu Yunjing's old illness had relapsed.

"I'm fine." Gu Yunjing shook his head, he stared at Tao Ce and asked solemnly, "Where did you hear that?"

"The decree drafted by Chen Shangshu, he told my father, my father came back and told me, and I came to tell you immediately when I knew it, brother."

Gu Yunjing fell heavily back on the chair, raised his forehead and said with a sneer: "Is the imperial decree finished?" He thought to himself: No, there must be something wrong.

He said anxiously: "Tao Ce, to tell the truth, the queen summoned me for this wedding. I said at the time that I knew very well that I have someone I like, so why did you marry the princess to me?"

Tao Ce touched his chin: "I don't know the details, but I heard that the princess likes you very much."

Gu Yunjing was angry and helpless: "Why do you like the idea? The princess and I are not familiar at all, and we have never met in person."

Tao Ce thought for a while and said, "I also find it strange. I heard people from the Yulin Army secretly reveal that the princess liked a scholar named Han Jun before and eloped with him. Her Majesty captured him, and Han Jun got off. Heavenly Prison, the princess has to live and die every day. It’s only been a few days and she’s moved on."

"Tsk tsk, women are so fickle, especially royal women."

Gu Yunjing stared and said, "Is there another matter?"

"Of course you don't know. The emperor issued an order to block the news. I only found out when my brother from the imperial forest army got drunk and leaked his words."

"I thought it must have something to do with the prince. Now that the prince is not favored, the sixth princess and him are brothers and sisters. They must hope that through marriage with the Zhenyuan marquis, your father will stand by the prince."

"Yu Wenyan from Southern Chu has coveted the sixth princess for a long time. He sent a letter saying that he will come to Xiao Kingdom in person in the near future, in order to let the emperor marry the sixth princess to him."

"The emperor will definitely not agree, so he decided to immediately choose a son-in-law among the princes and grandsons, and let him marry the princess, which will break Yu Wenyan's heart. It is estimated that the sixth princess thinks that it is a marriage anyway, and it is better to marry the prince who can help the prince. Yes." Tao Ce shrugged, "You look good, so I chose you."

Tao Ce told him everything he knew. Compared to Gu Yunjing, who was so focused on learning, he was really a know-it-all.

Gu Yunjing said in a deep voice: "I have no intentions about the sixth princess, is there any room for maneuver in this matter?"

Tao Ce sighed deeply: "Since ancient times, the emperor wanted his ministers to die, and if he did not die, it was considered disloyalty. Your Majesty wants to marry his daughter to you. Can you escape? Don't you know that the royal family is a group of domineering lords. They will do whatever they want." Well, I don't care if you are happy or not."

Gu Yunjing was speechless, coughing violently for a while in a fit of anger.

Tao Ce motioned him to sit down, and quickly poured a cup of tea for him.Gu Yunjing took a few sips of tea, and she felt much better.

At this time, Gu Zhong came to report: "My lord, Eunuch Chen has come to deliver the decree."