Chapter 1353 -1189: The Court’s Campaign to Suppress

“Prince Ge Yuan, my engagement with Miss Yao was bestowed by the Emperor, this matter is highly inappropriate. Marriage is a significant event, not child’s play. Moreover, I believe Miss Yao bears no fault in this matter.”

Gu Chengyu coldly cast a glance at Ge Yuan, he could never marry a Da Xing princess, otherwise his career would be over.

After marrying a princess, advancing in the court would be impossible, let alone a Da Xing princess? This princess is no less than an enemy spy. Truly marrying Ba Yu would mean that the court would never use him again.

It is not just him who doesn’t want to marry, but none of the noble sons in the Capital want to marry either, look at the ones who came today, they are all less favored illegitimate sons of noble families. Even if there are legitimate sons, they are not from the main branch.

“Mr. Gu means that Ba Yu has brought this upon herself?” Ge Yuan turned and looked at Gu Chengyu, he never thought he would confront Gu Chengyu one day, thinking of past affections, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of sadness.

“The matter is already clear, if Prince Ge Yuan insists on selecting a suitable groom for Princess Ba Yu in Dayan, then please find someone else.” Gu Chengyu refused clearly, causing the Da Xing envoys to darken their expressions.

The women present also glanced at Gu Chengyu, then looked at Yao Mengxian, feeling uncontrollably jealous inside.

“This young man has quite a bit of integrity, truly the Duke Zhen’s Mansion has found a treasure. Not only is he highly talented, but his character is also outstanding. It’s a pity we didn’t notice him before, otherwise, the Duke Zhen’s Mansion wouldn’t have gotten the advantage.” An elderly woman in palace attire couldn’t help but exclaim.

“It’s no use regretting now, if we had been wise enough to recognize talent earlier, there wouldn’t have been the Duke Zhen’s Mansion’s affair now? But the legitimate daughter of the Duke Zhen’s Mansion’s main branch isn’t bad either, she has some guts.”

Another woman joined in the lament, looking at the Old Princess Consort who was speaking, this person always had high standards and never praised any junior like this before.

Just as Gu Chengyu said, truly made the Da Xing envoys feel humiliated. The court ministers couldn’t help but start whispering, some people already began to accuse Gu Chengyu of not considering the overall situation.

“Mr. Gu, is it that you dislike our Princess Ba Yu? Our Princess is noble, Mr. Gu is truly going too far.” But angrily flicked his sleeve, Gu Chengyu was not leaving Da Xing any face at all.

“It’s not that I dislike the Princess, but I already have an engagement. If I truly abandon my fiancée because of the Princess, then how am I different from that heartless man? If Miss Yao loses her marriage, it will definitely harm her reputation. Therefore, as long as Miss Yao does not take the initiative to dissolve the engagement, I will certainly fulfill it.”

Gu Chengyu swept his firm gaze over the Emperor, not only he didn’t want to, but the Emperor wouldn’t agree either.

Yao Mengxian’s lips slightly curled, she had never doubted Gu Chengyu’s character. Gu Chengyu is such a person, as long as he agrees to this marriage, he will not break the promise easily.

The aristocratic women present couldn’t help but lose their composure, such resolute gaze, such decisive declaration, more moving than those vows of eternal love.

“There are surely other good young men aside from Gu Aiqing! There are so many noble sons in the Capital, isn’t it worrying to find a good husband? Since Gu Aiqing is already engaged, indeed he is not suitable for Princess Ba Yu. As the saying goes, it’s better to break a temple than a marriage. Let’s discuss this further in the palace, proceed to Taihe Palace!”

Gu Chengyu glanced at Yao Mengxian and nodded towards her, then turned and headed towards Taihe Palace.

“Third sister indeed has good fortune!” Yao Mengdie glanced at Yao Mengxian with complex emotions, with such a husband, what more could one ask for?

The feast was interrupted by this unexpected event, everyone lost interest, and naturally, the feast could not continue.

“Emperor, since Mr. Gu is unwilling to marry Ba Yu, let’s discuss the first condition. I believe that opening trade at the border needs both countries to maintain jointly, and the border tax Da Xing should occupy half, this is common sense. As for Ba Yu’s matter, if Dayan can agree to share fifty-fifty, Da Xing will forgive and forget.”

“Our Dayan is a grand nation, the merchants going to the border are innumerable, how can Da Xing compare? Why should we only get fifty percent?”

Regarding such major issues, court ministers certainly could not let Da Xing’s people cause trouble. Quickly, the court was in chaos.

“We came with sincere intentions from Da Xing, yet you treat us so poorly. Princess Ba Yu is a member of Da Xing’s Royal Family, yet you disregard her with impunity, I truly cannot see your sincerity, Dayan.” An envoy said angrily.

“Sincerity? Your Da Xing has always been our defeated subordinates, yet you come to our Dayan with such arrogance, your audacity is astonishing. A small country must have the consciousness of a small country, we offer courteousness to you Da Xing, don’t you have any sense?”

One should not underestimate the mouths of scholars, their words can infuriate you to death. At this moment, it was all for interest, naturally, no kind face was given, the Da Xing envoys were speechless from the rebuke.

“You Da Xing want to ally with our Dayan, for what purpose you know it clearly. Dayan will only offer thirty percent, if Da Xing is unwilling, then let there be war.”

Gu Chengyu snorted coldly, a small country must have the awareness of a small country. Moreover, it’s a defeated subordinate, he feared not war!

“You…”

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“Prince, everything is ready, we will depart through the secret passage tonight!”

Prince Jing slightly curled his lips, “Good! The Holy Decree may take a few more days to arrive, with the eldest handling it, there is no need to worry for us. Those few messages, you must release to him slowly, he is highly suspicious, I fear he may become suspicious.”

“Yes!”

In the second year of Guanghui, March 14! Prince Jing plotted against the Emperor, had designs on the throne, intending to seize it. The court dispatched three hundred thousand troops to encircle and eliminate the rebels Prince Jing and Prince Gong.

“Prince, you must leave quickly! If you don’t leave now it will be too late.” Li Chang An tugged at Prince Gong’s sleeve, anxiously exclaimed.

“Leave? Where to? Did you send someone to find the Fourth, what did he say?” Prince Gong smiled bitterly, then nervously asked.

“Failed to see Prince Jing!” Li Chang An shook his head, he didn’t know precisely what Prince Jing’s intentions were.

Previously Prince Jing always maintained contact with them, but later when the court’s Holy Decree arrived outside Fengqing Prefecture’s gate, Prince Jing suddenly refused to accept the decree. Moreover, the officials sent by the court to guard Fengqing Prefecture had yet to appear, the court immediately launched a fierce assault.

“If it wasn’t for this prince helping him to recapture Fengqing Prefecture, he probably would have been secretly dealt with by the court long ago. Now that this prince is surrounded by the court, he shuts the doors tight and seals the gates, is he planning to betray after crossing the river?”

Prince Gong was furious beyond measure, this traitor!

“Prince! As long as there are green hills, there will be enough firewood! We must leave this place first, once we break through the encirclement, we can surely return for revenge!” Li Chang An hearing the cries outside, couldn’t help but become extremely anxious.

“Alright! Lu Chen, hurry and follow!” Prince Gong finally made up his mind, at this moment escape was critical, he called out to Lu Chen behind him.

“Quick, protect the Prince!” Lu Chen shouted and followed closely.

“Poof!” Suddenly, Prince Gong felt a dull pain, narrowly avoiding a vital spot on his chest, his back was cut with a deep gash. Instantly flesh flew and blood flowed.

“Prince?” Li Chang An stabilized Prince Gong’s arm, pulling him to the side.

Prince Gong supported his body, looking behind him, “It is you?”

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