Bi Linglong said calmly, "He has nothing to do with the Chu family anymore, so don't use terms like 'son-in-law' anymore."

“Oh, I remember now, it seems she was divorced by the Chu family,” Gu Xing said. “That’s good, otherwise we would all feel sorry for Miss Chu. Why would someone like her choose someone from the common people?”

Bi Linglong frowned slightly. The disdain that aristocratic families held for those from humble backgrounds in the other person's tone was something many people had. She hesitated for a moment, realizing that it wasn't convenient for her to explain herself given her status.

Gu Heng also said, "Why don't we head towards the academy first? Lord Zu will naturally follow."

Bi Linglong shook her head: "Let's wait a bit. We agreed to set off from here yesterday."

Gu Heng and his younger brother couldn't help but exchange a glance. It seemed that Zu An held a special place in the Crown Princess's heart. No wonder he was able to rise from the Crown Prince's Attendant to the position of Junior Attendant in such a short time.

Both of them felt a sense of crisis, but they didn't pay much attention to it. After all, no matter how much the Crown Princess valued him, he was still just a subject. The two brothers were different; they had grown up with the Crown Princess since childhood and were childhood sweethearts.

Gu Xing was about to say something, but Gu Heng, always composed, stopped him and said with a smile, "Anyway, it's still early, so it won't hurt to wait for Lord Zu."

Gu Xing frowned, but ultimately said nothing more.

Seeing that waiting like this was not a solution, Bi Linglong took the two of them to pay their respects to the Crown Prince and had a maid serve them a meal.

Although the two brothers had eaten before setting off, being able to dine at the Eastern Palace was a great honor. They were all smiles, constantly flattering Bi Linglong, and even praising the fat pig prince they looked down on.

The meal passed happily, and Bi Linglong looked towards the front door several times, but unfortunately, that person never appeared.

Even Bi Linglong frowned slightly: Why hasn't he come over yet? Did he oversleep? That shouldn't be the case; how could he make such a mistake for something so important?

Or perhaps something unexpected happened along the way? Did someone from the King of Qi's side send men to attack him?

But then I should have received the message myself.

...

Just as she was feeling anxious and uncertain, Gu Xing finally became somewhat dissatisfied: "Is that guy surnamed Zu coming or not? So many of us are waiting, is he afraid of dying and backing out at the last minute?"

The prince, who was drinking soup, shuddered in fright: "Death? Is this trip very dangerous?"

Bi Linglong quickly reassured him, "Your Highness, don't worry, there's no danger as long as we're here."

Gu Heng glared at his younger brother and hurriedly explained, "My brother misspoke; I hope Your Highness will not take offense."

At the same time, he felt increasingly contemptuous. What right did this fat pig have to be the crown prince? A beautiful and intelligent woman like Linglong could only marry him.

Sigh, apart from family background, in what way does he compare to me? Is this just fate?