Chapter 509 Keeping Your Word

Although she didn't say much, Gu Shuyan knew that Gu Yuxin didn't want her to make this trip.

The carriage accident had left Gu Yuxin with a psychological scar, so whenever she heard that Gu Shuyan was going to offer incense outside the city, she would think of the tea garden outside the city that hosted the event, and the day Gu Yuhe died.

She was afraid. She was afraid that what happened that day would happen again, and that Gu Shuyan would encounter some misfortune this time.

“Yuxin, some things happen even if we don’t want them to. We can’t let fear prevent us from ever getting over that hurdle. If we keep backing down, people will only think we’re easy to bully. Only when we become strong can we truly protect the people we want to protect.”

After saying this, Gu Shuyan gave Gu Yuxin a deep look and then told the driver to drive the car forward.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuxin stared in the direction the carriage had left, unable to recover for a long time.

Gu Shuyan's words were still too profound for her. Although she was very sensible, she was still just a child.

It wasn't until after experiencing so many changes that Gu Yuxin truly understood the meaning behind Gu Shuyan's words today.

The carriage traveled along the road and soon arrived at the temple.

As soon as Gu Shuyan got off the carriage, a young novice monk led her into the main hall. After offering incense and donating money for incense oil, an old monk led her to the place where the spirits were enshrined.

This was only the second time Gu Shuyan had come since she last came to offer sacrifices to her son's memorial tablet.

"You two wait for me here."

Gu Shuyan glanced deeply into the room, then instructed Pearl and Yufei to wait outside before entering the hall with the basket containing the items.

With the familiar memorial tablet in front of her, Gu Shuyan placed the fruit and cakes she had prepared earlier before the tablet, then took out a moon-white robe and placed it on the altar. Only then did she touch Gu Rui's memorial tablet and murmur to herself.

When Gu Shuyan came out of the palace, it was already close to evening and the sun was setting. Gu Shuyan rubbed her temples and was about to ask the two to leave, but when she looked up, she saw another man's face.

"Why is it you?"

Gu Shuyan's tone was not without surprise.

The man smiled slightly but did not speak. He simply gestured for Gu Shuyan to enter.

The eighth day of the fifth lunar month is an auspicious day for marriage.

At the Prince Xian's residence, Lu Hexuan was reluctantly dressed in wedding attire by a group of people.

"Your Highness, His Majesty said that as long as you marry the princess without worry, he will not say a word about whether you prefer men or women in the future."

The speaker was the emperor's most trusted old eunuch. These days, Prince Xian had made it clear that he didn't want to marry her, but the imperial decree had already been issued, and Princess Chuxia had chosen Prince Xian herself, so how could the emperor possibly care about his feelings?

So, despite the wise king's petty squabbles, the wedding date still arrived as scheduled.

"I hope my brother will keep his word."

After fastening the last button, Lu Hexuan put on the prepared big red flower and stepped out of the bridal chamber.

The emperor bestowed the marriage upon him, and the bride was none other than a virtuous prince of the current dynasty. The wedding procession was personally prepared by the Ministry of Rites, and it was truly magnificent. Lu Hexuan sat astride his tall horse, appearing even more imposing.

Princess Chuxia had been looking forward to this marriage for a long time, and now that she was able to marry her ideal husband, a joyful smile was on her face from beginning to end.

"After I see you off in a little while, I will leave with the envoys and the princess who will be sent for the marriage. From now on, you will have to rely on yourself in the Great Zhou."

Looking at Princess Chuxia's joyful face, the Crown Prince of Wei couldn't help but show a hint of worry.

Princess Chuxia, seeing this, didn't seem to care and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I am a princess sent for a political marriage. Who would dare to do anything to me?"

Princess Chuxia gave the Crown Prince of Wei a reassuring look, as if to say that with her status as a princess of Wei, she could do whatever she wanted in the Great Zhou.

Seeing Princess Chuxia, who was completely unaware of his situation, the Crown Prince of Wei forced a relieved smile, but a pang of sorrow welled up inside him. Looking at his seemingly fierce younger sister, the Crown Prince dared not imagine whether she would still be so overjoyed if she knew that her identity as a Wei princess might harm her.

"Let's go, the Prince Xian and the others should be here soon."

The Crown Prince of Wei gave Princess Chuxia a deep look, then waved his hand and led his guards out to greet the others.

The Prince Xian's residence and the villa were not far apart, and the wedding procession arrived at the villa's gate in no time. The Crown Prince of Wei personally carried Princess Chuxia onto the sedan chair before saying to Lu Hexuan, "My younger sister is the apple of my father's eye. If you dare to bully her in the future, my father and I will not let you off the hook."

The Crown Prince of Wei spoke softly, but his words carried a hint of threat.

Upon hearing this, Lu Hexuan raised an eyebrow and smiled, "If Your Highness truly values ​​Princess Chuxia so much, why would you agree to her marrying me?"

After finishing his sentence, Lu Hexuan ignored the sudden change in the Crown Prince of Wei's expression, flipped over, and leaped onto his horse.

"The auspicious time has arrived, lift the sedan chair!"

At the eunuch's shout, the group of people left the villa in a grand procession.

Watching the departing figures of the group, the Crown Prince of Wei's eyes narrowed into slits. Lu Hexuan's words just now clearly carried a provocative tone; could it be that he knows something?

But Lu Hexuan has been nothing more than a useless idler all these years. Even Chu Xia doesn't know about this. So how could he know about what he and his father were planning?

The Crown Prince of Wei was lost in thought. Seeing that he didn't react, a guard beside him couldn't help but step forward and remind him, "Your Highness, shouldn't we set off now?"

According to custom, the bride's relatives do not attend the wedding banquet hosted by the groom's family, so the Crown Prince of Wei was not allowed to attend today's wedding banquet.

In addition, the wedding date of the princess from the Great Zhou Kingdom was also set on this day, so the Crown Prince of Wei Kingdom had to rush to pick up the princess after sending off Princess Chuxia.

"Let's go, don't miss the auspicious time."

As he spoke, the Crown Prince of Wei led his entourage directly toward the Sun residence.

As for why it was the Sun family, it's because the princess chosen by the Wei Kingdom for this marriage alliance was none other than Sun Ruoyun.

The Crown Prince of Wei had never actually met Sun Ruoyun, and knew nothing about her appearance or temperament. If the Emperor of Wei hadn't specifically mentioned to him before his arrival that he wanted to bring her along, he probably would have just chosen any young lady from the Great Zhou.

"Unexpectedly, despite being so annoying, the Crown Prince of Wei actually did something good by taking away the big troublemaker, Sun Ruojun."

In the teahouse on East Street, Pearl stood behind Gu Shuyan, watching the large group of people walk by, and couldn't help but sigh.

Upon hearing this, Gu Shuyan's lips curled slightly, revealing a meaningful smile. "Wei Kingdom has certainly made a good plan, but unfortunately, I'm afraid they will ultimately be disappointed."

Pearl was puzzled by Gu Shuyan's words. It was just a marriage alliance; what could Wei possibly be planning? But since Miss Gu had said so, then it must be true.