Gu Hong frowned and said displeased: "This bastard is getting more and more courageous. He didn't even discuss it with us and quietly went to beg the Queen. Now, I'm afraid it's already happened."
It’s spread.”
The troubles in the palace cannot be hidden from anyone. In just a short time, the news of Empress Gu summoning Ye Qinglan has probably spread to all the noble families in the capital.
"So what if it spreads?" Mrs. Sun said disapprovingly: "Anyway, the Queen has not officially decreed the marriage, so we can just pretend that this is not the case."
Isn't this deceiving oneself and others? Gu Hong frowned, but didn't say anything.
But Mrs. Zheng said: "This is not good! There are many people who know about Sister Lan's entry into the palace. If we just pretend that it didn't happen, wouldn't we have harmed Sister Lan?" This makes it difficult for Ye Qinglan to marry in the future.
people?
Mrs. Sun snorted softly: "According to what you say, we still have to accept this marriage?"
Mrs. Zheng choked and remained silent.
Gu Xiyu suddenly said something else: "Cousin Lan is so nice, why does grandma dislike her so much?"
Sun glared at Gu Xiyu unhappily and said angrily: "I don't like her, do I need a reason?"
If it had been anyone else, she would have shut up long ago when she heard such a tone. But Gu Xiyu has never had the habit of looking at people's faces and saying, "Grandma, this is prejudice."
Mrs. Sun's face turned dark when she heard this.
Gu Xiuhe finally spoke: "Okay, don't say anything anymore. What's going on? Wait until Xinian comes back and asks."
Mrs. Sun snorted angrily and finally stopped talking.
This wait lasted until after dinner. Gu Xinian returned to his house just after midnight. The boy who had been waiting at the concierge said hurriedly: "The young master is finally back. The Duke and the old lady are all here."
I'll wait for you in Shunyi Hall."
Gu Xinian raised his eyebrows, hummed casually, and walked to Shunyi Hall unhurriedly. As soon as he stepped into the main hall, he saw everyone's eyes looking over, with a hint of something in their eyes.
The meaning of inquiry.
Gu Xinian knew what was going on, but he pretended to be dumbfounded. He smiled and said, "It's so late, why don't your grandparents take a rest?"
"Of course I have something to ask you." Mrs. Sun couldn't hold her breath and rushed to ask: "I heard that the Queen summoned that girl Ye Qinglan into the palace today. Is this because of your help behind the scenes?"
Gu Xinian unexpectedly admitted: "Yes, it was indeed me who went to beg the Queen."
…
Guesses are conjectures, but when they actually heard Gu Xinian admit it personally, everyone was shocked at all. It was a rare moment when the collective was stunned.
Gu Xiyu was not surprised at all and looked at Gu Xinian dissatisfied: "Brother, how could you do this?" In this way, Cousin Lan would have no choice but to marry someone else.
Gu Xinian smiled faintly: "Of course there is a reason why I have to do this. Yu'er, I will explain it to you later."
Gu Xiyu nodded reluctantly.
"What do you mean you have to do it?" Mrs. Sun finally came back to her senses and grimaced in displeasure: "How can you act on your own arrogance in such a big matter? You should at least discuss it with us!"
If they discussed it, would they possibly agree? Gu Xinian smiled noncommittally and said lightly: "It's the same now that I know."
Sun's anger suddenly emerged: "How can this be the same? Now that everyone knows that the Queen has met Sister Lan, they will definitely think that the Queen is going to marry you and Ye Qinglan! By then, others will
What will they think of our Dingguo Duke’s Mansion?”
Gu Xinian had already expected such a reaction from Sun, and responded calmly: "I am unmarried and she is unmarried. It is even more joyful to have the queen propose marriage. Even if others find out, what's the harm?"
"I will never agree to this marriage. You should give up this idea as soon as possible." Mrs. Sun said with a straight face and a sharp tone: "It's just a joke for a mere concubine to try to climb up to our Dingguo Palace..."
Gu Xinian calmly interrupted Sun: "Grandma has really wronged Cousin Lan by saying this. In fact, I like her, so I tried every means to ask the Queen for her approval. If she agrees, she will grant us a marriage in the future."
…
Sun was so speechless that she looked at Gu Hong angrily: "Look at your good son, he doesn't even pay attention to my grandmother."
Gu Hong, who has always been filial, immediately glared at Gu Xinian with a sullen face after hearing this: "How did you talk to your grandmother?"
Gu Xinian didn't apologize sincerely: "If there is anything wrong with what I said, I hope my grandmother won't take it to heart. However, I have made up my mind that I will not marry my cousin Feilan. I hope my grandmother can make it happen!"
Sun's face turned red with anger: "No! I never agree!"
Compared with Sun's excitement, Gu Xinian seemed very calm: "This is a lifelong event for me, and I am the one who wants to spend the rest of my life with her. Why is my grandmother so fiercely opposed?"
"She is just a concubine, not worthy of you at all." Mrs. Sun's tone was full of disdain: "If you marry such a woman, where will the dignity of our Duke Dingguo go?"
Gu Xinian twitched the corner of his lips: "I didn't know until today that the face of our Duke Dingguo is so worthless, just because we marry a concubine, we will be unable to hold our heads high in front of others!"
Sun: "..."
Facts proved that with Gu Xinian's "combat power", Sun was no match for him. He was defeated in only two rounds.
Gu Xiyu said nothing. Mrs. Zheng looked thoughtfully at Gu Xinian's seemingly indifferent but determined expression, but Gu Hong frowned and scolded: "You are too presumptuous! How can a life-long event be such a trivial matter.
"
Gu Xinian gave a sarcastic smile: "Isn't there too much child's play in our house? How did Shen Qiuyu get married when I was taking the scientific examination in Gongyuan five years ago?"
…
There was silence.
Even the unshakable Gu Xiuhe was shocked.
Ever since Shen Qiuyu got married five years ago, this name has become the most taboo topic in the house. At most, everyone mentioned it occasionally in private, but not a word in front of Gu Xinian. Unexpectedly, Gu Xinian would take the initiative
Mentioned in such an understatement!
When it comes to Shen Qiuyu, the most embarrassing person is the Sun family. In order to satisfy the prince, the Sun family strongly advocated preparing for the marriage behind Gu Xinian's back. As a result, while the prince got his wish and was satisfied, the Sun family also completely lost her grandson's love.
The respect and love of my grandmother.
Since then, Sun's feelings for Gu Xinian have become increasingly complicated and contradictory. The guilt that she could not express in words also made Sun feel less confident when facing Gu Xinian. Every time
When Gu Xinian looked at him with that half-smiling look, Mrs. Sun would unconsciously shrink back...
"Xinian," Gu Xiuhe looked at Gu Xinian intently: "Are you really determined to marry that girl?"
Facing the majestic and solemn Duke Dingguo, Gu Xinian's attitude softened a lot, but his tone was still firm: "Yes, I hope my grandfather will make it happen!"
In the Dingguo Palace, the person who really makes the decision is not the hot-tempered Sun at all, but the taciturn grandfather Gu Xiuhe. If you want to marry Ye Qinglan, you must pass Gu Xiuhe. OK,
Gu Xiuhe narrowed his eyes and asked slowly: "What will you do if I don't agree?"
Gu Xinian's tone became respectful: "My grandfather has always cared about his grandson, and he must be reluctant to let his grandson lose his mind and care about his career because of a woman."
...At first it sounds like a plea, but after a closer look, it's clearly a threat. It's almost like "if you don't let me marry her, I will give up the marriage immediately."
Gu Xiuhe was so shrewd, how could he not understand the meaning of his words? Hearing this, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you threatening me?"
"My grandson doesn't dare." Gu Xinian said he didn't dare, but the look on his face was completely different: "My grandson must also know what his temper is. After Shen Qiuyu got married, I was depressed. It took me four years to cheer myself up. Now I finally have the person I love again. If my grandfather doesn’t agree to this marriage, I will never talk about marriage again and would rather die alone!"
The last sentence was like a bombshell, shocking everyone and unable to recover.
Mrs. Zheng was the first to come to her senses and said anxiously and nervously: "Xinian, you can't say this casually..."
"Mother, you should know very well that I am not talking randomly." Gu Xinian's tone was calm, but his eyes were very firm: "If you all insist on objecting, then don't mention the marriage in front of me from now on."
Everyone can see that Gu Xinian is definitely not joking.
Mrs. Zheng was speechless and glanced at Gu Hong for help. Gu Hong took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "This matter happened too suddenly. We must be allowed to discuss it slowly."
It's a bit sad to say. In other families, the sons listen to what I say, but when it comes to Gu Xinian, this rule doesn't apply at all. Gu Xinian seems gentle and casual, but in fact he is the most assertive, and no one can force him to do something he doesn't want to do. The same can be said for him. It is not easy to stop what he wants to do. Therefore, no matter how unhappy Gu Hong is, he can only use the "drag" tactic.
In fact, this attitude has already softened.
Gu Xiuhe said nothing and acquiesced to Gu Hong's handling of the matter. Sun was suffocating in her heart and was about to speak out, but Gu Xiuhe glanced at her lightly.
Mrs. Sun swallowed back the words that came to her lips in frustration.
Gu Xinian knew very well the principle of giving up when things are good. He nodded and said: "Okay, then I will wait for a few days." After a pause, he said goodbye politely: "It is getting late, so I won't delay my grandparents. Rest."
Gu Xiuhe nodded: "You should also go back and rest early. We will consider this matter for a few days."
After leaving Shunyitang, Mrs. Zheng finally couldn't help it anymore: "Xinian, what's going on between you and Sister Lan?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. , your support is my biggest motivation.)
