Chapter 248: Shameless
Murong Sheng never thought that he would refuse so directly and without hesitation. For a moment he didn't know how to respond.
"The Phoenix is only given to the beloved one. I'm sorry that I can't fulfill the wish of His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince." Jiang Yu said to him apologetically.
"It's alright, it's just that mother and Fengqiuhuang are not destined to be together, and we can't force it. It's really enviable that Prince Jiang is so infatuated with Miss Su."
If the other party doesn't want to sell it, Murong Sheng can't force him. Besides, Jiang Yu's identity is there. He is not an ordinary citizen, so he still has to give him face.
The name Fengqiuhuang sounds very high-end and classy, so this guzheng sounds like it should be an antique. Jiang Yu just gave it to her if he said so?
After finishing, Jiang Yu took her hand and returned to the seat. At this time, a maid brought a dish of hot milk and prepared to put it in front of Su Wan, but she accidentally knocked it over and spilled it all over her.
Su Wan was caught off guard and her skirt was soaked. The hot milk was scalding and sticky when poured on her body, making her feel very uncomfortable.
"Please forgive me, Miss Su. I didn't mean it."
The maid immediately knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.
Could Su Wan still argue with a maid like her? That was out of the question. In the end, he didn't say anything and let her leave.
Jiang Yu hurriedly asked her if she was burned. Fortunately, the skirt was thick and it was not possible to get burned. Murong Sheng also asked her if she was okay, and she shook her head to indicate that she was fine.
Gu Yue couldn't just stand there and watch, so she offered to take her to change her clothes.
"I still have a few new dresses that I haven't worn yet. Come with me to change into one!"
She specifically said it was new and had never been worn, probably because she thought Su Wan would not be happy to wear something she had worn.
It was sticky and smelled of milk. Su Wan felt extremely uncomfortable, so he got up and followed her.
Before leaving, she did not forget to say to Jiang Yu:
"I'm fine, I'll be back soon, don't worry!"
Jiang Yu smiled and nodded, then watched her and Gu Yue leave.
The two of them walked one after the other on the path in the back garden, passing through several courtyards before arriving at Gu Yue's yard.
She had several maids waiting on her in the courtyard, and there were also several sweet-scented osmanthus trees planted in the yard. But what puzzled her was that after being here for so long, she hadn't seen Chen Yinghong. She was Gu Yue's loyal fan, so wasn't she her personal maid? Where was she?
Gu Yue seemed to know what she was thinking and suddenly said:
"Yinghong, I asked her to go back to Xiangzhou and spend some time with her family before coming here again. She followed me to such a far place like Yanzhou, and I was afraid she would miss home."
"Then you are a nice person!" Su Wan replied perfunctorily.
Gu Yue didn't say anything else. She took her to her room and took out a brand new light purple dress embroidered with butterflies from the cabinet.
"I don't know if you like it or not, just wear it for now!"
What is there for Su Wan to pick? It’s good enough if she can just change it. She’s not picky.
She took the dress and said thank you. She would leave money for the dress when she left. Gu Yue closed the door and went out. She changed inside by herself before coming out.
The two of them were of similar height, so their clothes fit them well. Gu Yue waited for her outside, and after she had changed, she took her back to the garden.
On the way, the two were silent.
Su Wan thought that everything would be peaceful, but unexpectedly, halfway through the walk, Gu Yue suddenly stopped.
The two of them were now on a long corridor with a pond next to them, where they could sit down and rest.
"I have something to tell you. Can we sit down and talk?" Gu Yue asked in a very sincere tone.
Su Wan kept a distance from her and didn't quite understand what she wanted to say, but he decided to listen and see what was going on.
So she sat down next to him:
"Go ahead!"
Seeing this, Gu Yue also sat down, but kept a distance from her so that there was still room for two more people in between.
There is a row of lanterns hanging in the corridor, so the light is bright and not too dim.
"I won't beat around the bush with you. I'd like you to persuade Prince Jiang to consider helping His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince gain a firm foothold in the court.
Of course, I won't ask you for help for nothing. I'll pay you for it. You can set any conditions. After the job is done, I'll do my best to satisfy whatever you want, whether it's money or something else. I can do my best to satisfy you."
Su Wan knew this was the case. She was indeed a qualified heroine, planning everything for the hero.
Su Wan couldn't help laughing and said deliberately:
"Then I want to be a princess, is that okay?"
"If Brother Sheng holds great power in the future, it's not impossible."
Gu Yue is really shameless. As long as the current emperor is alive, he keeps saying that he will hold great power in the future. If someone with ulterior motives hears it, it will be considered a crime of treason.
She was even made a princess, she seemed so powerful.
Maybe in the later period, Murong Sheng gradually became stronger and really had this ability, but Su Wan didn't care.
"Why do you think that Prince Jiang will listen to me and help me if I ask him to?" Su Wan asked Gu Yue.
"Because I can see that he likes you very much and cares about you very much. He doesn't want you to suffer any injustice. I believe you have the ability to do this."
Gu Yue is not blind. Jiang Yu was very caring and gentle and considerate to Su Wan just now. If this is not enough love and enough care, then what is it?
"Haha, do you think I'm just shopping on the street? Is it really that simple that whatever I like, people will buy me?
Besides, this is a matter of state affairs, I dare not make any rash comments!"
Su Wan felt that when Gu Yue spoke, he only needed to talk with his lips, as if he didn't care about other people's life or death.
"I know, but Brother Sheng has a lot of ambitions and is always concerned about the country and the people. He is talented and has superb martial arts, but he is restricted because of his mother's family background. No one in the court cares about him, the Fifth Prince. I just think that if he can get strong support, he will definitely achieve something in the future and everyone will see his talent. I am not asking you for help out of selfishness, but I believe he will be a good choice. Prince Jiang will not be wrong to choose him." Gu Yue became more and more excited as she spoke.
Su Wan remained very calm. She said slowly:
"But I can't help you with this. If the Fifth Prince is really as good as you say, then I believe the Pearl is just temporarily covered in dust. When it shines brightly, there will be many righteous people willing to stand in his camp and support him without you having to fight for it. It's true that Prince Jiang likes me, but does that mean he has to listen to me in everything? You think too much of him. If he changes his position just because of my one-sided words, then I despise him.
If His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince is truly capable, he will find a way to overcome all difficulties and climb up, and let everyone see his ability. Then, I won't need to say anything, and everything you want will come to you. But you're betting on a woman like me. Isn't that the wrong place to be?"
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