"The Empress summoned me and asked if my younger sisters in the household were engaged," Xie Zhaozhao told Gu Shaoyu.
Gu Shaoyu pinched her ears, her chin, and her face, having a great time.
"I think the Empress wants to select a consort for the Crown Prince from the Xie family."
"You've already figured it out; your father-in-law must be incredibly perceptive."
You're calling me stupid?
"Foolish!" Gu Shaoyu nodded. "Why are you worrying about such a trivial matter? Your father-in-law would never allow the Xie family's daughter to marry the Crown Prince, or even any prince."
“My father and grandmother would not agree, for fear that some people would be unruly.”
If Jennifer Tse is on the shortlist, her stepmother and her third sister would definitely be in favor.
The Xie family now only seeks stability, not further wealth and glory, but only to preserve its centuries-old foundation and prevent its collapse.
Xie Zhaozhao suddenly recalled how, in her previous life, after the Crown Prince ascended the throne, he targeted the Xie family, destroying all their graves and leaving her father and brothers without a proper burial place.
In her previous life, Gu Shaoyu died young. She didn't think his death was simply due to bandits killing people, but rather that he died at the hands of the Wei family, since he was a staunch royalist.
In this life, if Emperor Hui were to pass away, Gu Shaoyu would have no place in the court.
Therefore, the Xie family and Gu Shaoyu face the same enemy.
If Emperor Hui is saved, the Xie family can be saved, and Gu Shaoyu can also be saved.
The two remained silent for a long time.
Seeing that she remained silent, Gu Shaoyu nestled in his arms like a cat, turned her face to look at her, and asked with a smile, "Zhao Zhao, what do you think of me?"
Why are you asking this?
"Do you regret marrying me?"
No regrets.
"Why?"
Why? Xie Zhaozhao suddenly came up with a lot of reasons—
You hold a high position and wield great power;
You are unparalleled in wisdom and strategy;
You are loyal to the emperor and love the people.
...
But men don't like hearing these things, so she said, "You treat me very well."
Gu Shaoyu was not satisfied; it seemed he still wasn't treating her well enough.
How have I treated you well?
"When I'm in trouble, you trust me without hesitation and stand up for me; when I'm unwell, you take care of me all night; whatever I want to do, you support me without hesitation..."
She spoke softly, then suddenly exclaimed with deep emotion, "You've already done so much for me?!"
"So, do you love me?"
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