"Princess, please have some self-respect!"
Xiao Ye practically spat out those words through clenched teeth.
If it weren't for the fact that this was in the palace, Xiao Ye would have turned around and left without giving Gao Yufei any face.
"Your Highness, the princess has taken a liking to you. How can you be so disrespectful and lack any sense of chivalry? She was just asking you a question, and your attitude is far too heartless."
At this moment, King Xiao, who was standing to the side, spoke up with a laugh.
His eyes were full of schadenfreude.
Su Liluo enjoys creating conflict between him and Yan'er so much that he has long been annoyed with them. If this princess could be brought into the Crown Prince's residence today, Prince Xiao would be overjoyed.
"Since Prince Xiao knows how to cherish women, why not give this opportunity to Prince Xiao? I heard that Princess Xiao has left the palace and has not returned. Perhaps Prince Xiao's palace is really lacking a princess."
The crown prince coldly retorted.
Xiao Wang gripped his wine cup tightly, his face darkened, and he snorted coldly without saying another word.
Even with her pride, Gao Yufei was now embarrassed by Xiao Ye's repeated rejections.
With red eyes, she looked at her father and said coquettishly, "Father, I've decided to fall for this Crown Prince, but he humiliated me. Please help me!"
The Regent then turned his sharp gaze to Xiao Ye, who was sitting opposite him, and sized him up.
He possessed an aloof and unparalleled temperament, never revealing any emotion, mysterious and unpredictable, calm and composed. He was also said to be a genius on the battlefield, achieving fame in a single battle at the age of seventeen.
Yes, he is indeed a son-in-law candidate that he finds acceptable.
However, since this man is not satisfied with his daughter, it's unlikely he'll treat Yufei well in the future.
But since Yufei has taken a liking to him and is making a scene, he has no choice but to help her.
As for this feeling, we'll see if it can be cultivated in the future.
Gao Changhong pondered to himself, completely forgetting the years of affection he had cultivated with Gao Yufei's mother. Everyone said they were a loving couple, but it was all an illusion.
The only woman in his heart was the one who suddenly disappeared from his world.
His true purpose in coming to Daliang was to find that woman, but he was unwilling to face his true thoughts and always thought he was a man who was destined for great things.
"Your Majesty, my daughter has taken a liking to your Crown Prince. I wonder if Your Majesty would be so kind as to grant her wish?"
Therefore, Gao Changhong looked directly at Emperor Wenjian on the dragon throne.
He knew that asking the Crown Prince at this time would yield the same result: only the Emperor of Liang had the power to control other people's marriages, especially since he was not only the Emperor but also the Crown Prince's father.
Emperor Wenjian never expected that Gao Yufei would eventually fall for the Crown Prince. He thought of what the Regent had just said: that he wanted to find a man to marry into their Northern Desert family. How could the Crown Prince, who was his son, be allowed to do that?
Therefore, Emperor Wenjian also refused, saying, "Regent, why don't you choose another one? My crown prince will certainly not marry into the Northern Desert."
"Your Majesty, you have several sons. After the Crown Prince passes away, you can choose another Crown Prince from among your other sons."
Gao Changhong smiled and said lightly, not thinking it was a difficult thing at all.
The courtiers in the main hall couldn't help but gasp, horrified by the regent's words.
The Crown Prince of Liang, the regent, can be replaced so easily?
Of course, while some were unhappy, others were happy, such as the King of Chu and the King of Xiao.
The two sat to one side, their eyes filled with laughter, clearly in a very pleasant mood.
Emperor Wenjian's face darkened. He was also somewhat dissatisfied with the Regent's arrogance. He had already politely refused, but the other party still didn't know what was good for him.
It should be noted that Xiao Ye was not only the crown prince, but also a rare military talent. Emperor Wenjian may not have loved this son that much, but he valued the benefits that this son brought.
With Xiao Ye around, their territory in Liang might even expand further.
He squinted at the Regent, thinking that perhaps the Princess's selection of the Crown Prince today was a pre-planned move.
They want to poach their crown prince!
"Your Highness, I have always respected the wishes of my children in matters of marriage. Since the Crown Prince does not approve of the Princess, then let it be."
Emperor Wenjian also gave him a cold look and said directly.
A sinister glint flashed across Gao Changhong's face, followed by a burst of laughter.
"If that's the case, then forget it."
But Gao Yufei wouldn't have it. She suddenly shouted, "Then don't let him marry into the family. Let me marry into Daliang. I'm willing to be the Crown Prince's concubine!"
You have to understand that a concubine is always a step below the first wife. Gao Yufei's willingness to do this is already a great favor. No normal person would refuse such a request.
"......."
For a moment, the hall was completely silent.
Xiao Ye frowned deeply and immediately said coldly, "I don't need a concubine!"
This princess is really persistent; there's absolutely no way he'll marry her. He has to make his stance clear immediately.
Gao Yufei wasn't saddened by Xiao Ye's rejection at this moment; on the contrary, the more Xiao Ye rejected her, the more energetic she became.
She raised her chin high and scoffed, "Just because you're unwilling now doesn't mean you won't be willing later. I hereby declare that from this moment on, I will pursue you!"
What?
The princess wants to... chase after the crown prince?
Such bold remarks sparked whispers among many people.
It was simply because the social customs of the Great Liang Dynasty were not yet so open, and it was almost unheard of for a woman to declare that she wanted to pursue a man.
Therefore, Gao Yufei's words were considered shocking in Daliang.
Looking at his daughter's confident demeanor, Gao Changhong weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
If Gao Yufei really marries into Daliang and wins the Crown Prince's heart, it will be a good thing for her in the future.
If the Crown Prince falls in love with his daughter, then the Crown Prince will no longer attack the Northern Desert as before, which will be very advantageous to him.
Therefore, Gao Changhong did not refute, but only gave Gao Yufei an approving look.
For once, Xiao Ye couldn't suppress a hint of disgust in his eyes. His expression was cold, and he didn't respond.
Emperor Wenjian, sitting on the dragon throne, had not expected things to turn out this way, but since the crown prince was no longer required to marry into the family, he didn't care.
Whether he could catch up or not was irrelevant to him, so he didn't say anything more.
The banquet thus came to an end.
After the banquet, Xiao Ye didn't even glance at Gao Yufei before rushing out of the main hall.
Gao Yufei's gaze was naturally fixed on him, and after seeing Xiao Ye leave quickly, she immediately followed after him.
"Crown Prince, don't even think about running away! Let me tell you, once I set my sights on someone, I'm determined to get them! I'm willing to make such a sacrifice for you, you'll be mine sooner or later!"
After catching up with Xiao Ye using her light-footed skills, Gao Yufei said domineeringly.
Xiao Ye glanced at him coldly, revealing a murderous aura.
"I can't touch you in the palace, but if you're looking for death outside, then wait for the Regent to collect your corpse!"
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