Upon hearing this, Rong Yan looked at Shen Ruyi.

He wanted to discuss the next plan with her, but it was not appropriate to do so in public. Once it was found that he was wrong, there might be no turning back.

Shen Ruyi didn't expect this to happen.

She was not prepared, so naturally she couldn't think of the wording instantly. After all, the other party was a prince, and if she said one wrong word, it would be a serious crime, which she could not bear at the moment.

It's not like she can really refuse it just because she says no.

After all, Concubine Li is there.

On the contrary, the Second Prince had been watching the show for so long that he was fully prepared. He actually looked up at her with an extremely admiring look and said affectionately: "Ruyi, although this is the first time you have seen me, I have secretly seen you many times."

"Five years ago, I fell in love with you at first sight, but at that time, you were Gu Qinghua's fiancée. Gu Qinghua is my cousin, and you and he both love each other. I can't do anything to break up the couple, so I can only secretly love you."

"But now, my cousin has betrayed you, and you broke off the engagement with him. I finally got the chance to express my feelings. Please give me a chance because I have loved you for many years, okay?"

"I really, really like you."

This affectionate confession stunned everyone. "Oh my God, the Second Prince actually said such a thing. How much does he like Shen Ruyi? No wonder he was so caring when he first came in."

I have to say, the Second Prince's move worked.

Before Shen Ruyi could speak, Shen Cangyun realized that this was a turning point and said first: "I am deeply grateful for the kindness of His Royal Highness the Second Prince!"

As he spoke, he glanced at Shen Ruyi.

Anyway, it is just a tool for marriage. Marrying the Second Prince is much better than marrying Gu Qinghua. When the Second Prince ascends the throne, he will be the father-in-law of the emperor. He can directly put the Gu family aside and have the deepest connection with the imperial power...

After the plan is accomplished, he will try to get rid of Shen Ruyi and send someone else to the palace... Or, wait until Shen Ruyi gives birth to a child and then kill Shen Ruyi in secret, so that he only needs to assist the little grandson.

It also avoids any unnecessary troubles.

Shen Cangyun thought about this and agreed on the spot, "In that case, Ruyi will marry the Second Prince."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Gu family trembled with anger.

But now, no one cares about them.

Concubine Li cooperated with Shen Cangyun on the spot and gave an order, "Since this is the case, I will make the decision today. Let Ruyi marry my son in three days! From now on, prepare for the wedding banquet immediately!"

Things have gotten so bad that her ambition has been exposed. Concubine Li will not be willing to give in if she still can't get anything.

It’s better to take the risk.

As long as Shen Ruyi is under control, the rest will be easy.

After Concubine Li figured it out, she immediately put the Gu family's affairs aside.

Gu Qinghua was so angry that he was shaking all over, "My Queen! She is my fiancée!"

How could the Second Prince and Concubine Li do such a thing?

Help Shen Ruyi slap him in the face!

"Your engagement with Shen Ruyi has been cancelled," Concubine Li looked at him with disdain in her eyes, "Who told you to break the rules and do that with Shen Jiaojiao? You are not disciplined yourself, who do you blame?"

Everything that had been arranged suddenly collapsed like this, forcing her to take risks. Concubine Li was very angry.

Gu Qinghua was also angry.

Although his engagement with Shen Ruyi had broken down, it was inevitable that Shen Ruyi would marry someone else, but in any case it should not be the Second Prince. Even today, the Second Prince couldn't wait to marry Shen Ruyi, which was stabbing a knife into his heart.

Gu Qinghua couldn't swallow this, he clenched his fists and stared at Concubine Li, "But the Second Prince is my cousin, he is my relative!"

"Minister Gu." The Second Prince's face turned ugly after hearing this. Everyone could see his purpose. After all, this was an open card and he had to play it out. However, being exposed on the spot was another matter.

He turned his head and looked at Minister Gu, with a hint of threat in his eyes, "What good will it do to the Shangshu Mansion if Master Gu continues to make trouble like this?"

There is no benefit. Once the second prince is finished, the Gu family will be finished as well, and no one can escape.

Minister Gu was startled, and when he came back to his senses, he suddenly slapped Gu Qinghua in the face, "Shut up! You disgraceful thing, why don't you go back and see your grandmother? Your grandmother is so angry about you!"

Concubine Li is his sister. No matter how the Second Prince ascends the throne, the benefits of the Gu family are inevitable. However, Shen Ruyi must be on the side of the Second Prince, otherwise they will be the ones in trouble.

Minister Gu knew it very well.

But Gu Qinghua had lost his mind.

What does the Gu family's well-being have to do with him today?

Today, he has lost all face in public. Even if the Second Prince ascends the throne and the Gu family prospers, he will have nothing to do with wealth and glory. In the end, the glory will belong to those illegitimate sons.

He won't back down.

Finally, he covered his face, looked at Shen Ruyi unwillingly, and asked her: "Do you also want to marry the second prince? You and I have been childhood sweethearts for so many years, and he only glanced at you. Do you expect him to treat you well?"

Shen Ruyi sneered, "I don't hope so, but do you have any solution?"

To her, they were all birds of a feather.

The poison has already hurt Shen Ruyi, so if they become aggressive in the end, don't blame her for being cruel.

Anyway, even if she has to risk half her life today, she must draw a clear line between herself and the Second Prince's gang.

"you--"

Gu Qinghua was choked to the point of being speechless, and finally said viciously, "Shen Ruyi, I'll see how you die from now on!"

After saying that, he angrily threw his sleeves and left.

It would be embarrassing to stay here anyway.

He had finally figured it out. After Shen Ruyi's affairs went wrong, both the Second Prince and his father had chosen to abandon him. From now on, he would no longer be a match for the two bastards and other side branches.

There is no other way out except to leave in disgrace.

However, he will not give up. He wants to make those who have pushed him into a desperate situation pay the price one by one!

Gu Qinghua, like a lone wolf, not only left the room, but also left the Shangshu Mansion.

Shen Ruyi watched his back as he left and sneered.

Another person's true colors revealed!

After Gu Qinghua left, Shen Ruyi retracted her gaze and looked at the Second Prince, "Second Prince, am I just a toy that can be ordered around in your eyes? Whoever wants me, it belongs to him."

"Or you could just kill me."

She pulled out the hairpin from her head and put it against her throat. "Today, either the Second Prince takes back his words, or I die here."

Ziwei is a lucky star. If she dies, the country’s fortune will be gone!

She wanted to see whether the second prince could bear such a crime!

“No!”

The second prince was shocked and grabbed her wrist!

But the next second, his wrist was grabbed by Rong Yan. The strength he used was beyond the reach of the Second Prince. The Second Prince's hand trembled, and he instantly lost strength and let go of Shen Ruyi.