Chapter 273 The King's Concubine
After listening to Gu Huan's words, Min Dongsheng pondered for a moment: "I think he is indeed here to show goodwill."
The old lady nodded: "I have heard a little about the mother of this third prince."
Gu Huan asked hurriedly: "My daughter-in-law is also wondering, why would a commoner from Daliang become Prince Duan's concubine?"
Min Dongsheng explained: "I have heard a little bit about it. His mother was also a pitiful person. It is said that she followed her parents to the southern border to do business, but they happened to encounter an enemy army invading the border. Her parents were killed and she was abducted. Later, because of her beauty, she was presented to King Duan by the commander.
Although she was quite favored when she entered the royal court, the queen and other women in the court were jealous of her and she suffered a lot. There were many women in the royal court, and Prince Duan soon forgot about her. Fortunately, she gave birth to the third prince soon and lived in the harem with difficulty. Unexpectedly, when the third prince was five years old, his mother suddenly regained his favor and was soon made a concubine. ”
Gu Huan was surprised: "A prisoner of war is a slave. She was favored and gave birth to a son. In the end, she was made a concubine and helped her son to succeed the throne and become king. She is indeed a capable woman."
Min Dongsheng was also very surprised: "That's right. If Yifengtang was secretly loyal to her, it wouldn't be surprising that she won this battle for the throne. I just don't know what she could do to make Yifengtang bow down to her."
Gu Huan thought for a moment and said, "Hasn't Yifengtang been completely wiped out by us? The time for the succession battle is after they are defeated, how can Yifengtang still help?"
"Yifengtang not only acts as a spy in various countries, but also has more power in the southern border countries. Yifengtang is like the Daliang Imperial City Division, which is directly under the king. If the concubine can make them submit, it will be easy for her to seize the throne."
Min Dongsheng has been in southern Xinjiang for many years, so he naturally knows a lot.
Gu Huan was very surprised.
I didn’t expect that Brother Ji’s aunt is not simple.
She had lived with Brother Ji for more than a year, and only knew that his mother died early, and his father raised him and never remarried. She had never heard him mention that he had an aunt.
"No matter what, right now, we need to build a good relationship with Duan Yu. Let's lend a helping hand to Ziyuan through the marriage."
"Exactly."
Min Dongsheng agreed.
The old lady looked at Gu Huan and said, "If you don't want to deal with him, let Mr. Min come forward for you."
"It's okay. Since he is using Brother Ji's name to show us goodwill, I will just go with the flow."
Night is falling.
A quiet three-courtyard house in the east of the city.
Duan Rui looked at the veiled woman opposite him with a smile in his eyes.
Gu Huan got straight to the point: "Brother Ji and I had a deep relationship. After he died, I buried him in the Qingshan Mountains of Juzhou, with his tombstone facing his hometown. I think he must have missed his hometown very much. Since you are Brother Ji's family, I am willing to believe you.
Besides, you are now the king of Dali, and the Mu family army will guard the southern border forever. The Mu family army and the Dali Kingdom will inevitably have to deal with each other. I guess King Duan also hopes for peace and prosperity for the people, right? ”
"Of course. I was right about your wife."
Duan Yu's eyes were sparkling.
The maid brought a pot of hot tea.
Duan Yu personally picked it up and filled a cup for Gu Huan: "Madam has just given birth, so it's not suitable for you to drink tea. This is the tea brewed from the plateau snow region that I brought specially for you. It is the best tea for strengthening your body."
Gu Huan bowed slightly: "Thank you."
But she didn't drink it. She picked up the teacup and smelled it: "It really has a unique fragrance."
Seeing that she was still reluctant to drink, Duan Yu grinned and poured himself a cup: "Are you afraid that I will poison you? I will drink first as a sign of respect."
Gu Huan watched him drink a cup and couldn't help but smile: "It's not that I'm afraid of poisoning you. After all, my death will do you no good."
She also raised her cup and took a sip: "It is indeed sweet and smooth. I wonder what kind of tea is this?"
"This thing is called Cordyceps. It is very rare. Every year, the Dali royal court can only get a few pieces. I brought twenty pieces with me. Please try them, Madam."
Duan Yu ordered someone to bring an exquisitely carved wooden box.
Zhou Zhilan took it and showed it to Gu Huan.
A bunch of things that look like fat worms.
"This is too precious. You can't accept it without merit."
Duan Yu smiled and said, "You have shown me Jiang Ruoxi's true nature, so I deserve this thank you gift. Besides, my cousin also said that you were weak, and he wanted to get you some. Now that he is gone, I will take care of my cousin's wife."
When Gu Huan heard the word "cousin-law", she got goosebumps all over her body and her face darkened.
"Lord Duan. I am the wife of Duke Yong!"
"Ha, yes, yes, I forgot. You are now the widow of Duke Yong."
Duan Yu laughed.
Zhou Zhilan and Donghua's faces sank.
"If my cousin were still alive, I'm afraid he wouldn't let you go so easily. He once said how good you were. But what I saw with my own eyes was very different from what my cousin described. It was even more eye-catching than what my cousin said."
Duan Yu looks a bit like Ji Xuanyu, with gentle features and fair skin.
His personality is more cheerful than Ji Xuanyu, and he has a natural charm. With the blessing of the Supreme King, he shines even more brightly.
If it weren't for the hidden sharpness in his eyes and the complex calculations in his heart, she would have some favorable impression of him.
Gu Huan chuckled: "Lord Duan, some things can't be easily taken as a joke."
"I am serious. You may look like a delicate woman, but you are extremely intelligent and kind-hearted, and you are loved by the people. I admire you deeply for all these."
Gu Huan tried to guess what was in his mind.
Duan Yu said slowly, "It is imperative to make peace with Daliang. If Jiang Ruoxi is not an option, then who will Daliang send to make peace with me? Madam Mu, have you ever considered this for me? You should know that whoever makes peace with me will get the support of the southern border countries. Whoever makes peace with me will benefit the Mu family army the most?"
Gu Huan stared at him.
He is telling the truth.
But who can marry?
Which marriage would be best for the Mu family army?
This was a problem that she and Mu Junyan had not thought of beforehand.
"There are some things I need to talk to Madam Mu alone."
Gu Huan: "You guys step back first."
Zhou Zhilan whispered, "No way?"
Gu Huan glanced at her and said softly, "It's okay. Prince Duan is the king of a country, how could he attack a woman or a child?"
Zhou Zhilan glanced at Duan Yu and bowed to Gu Huan, "Yes. Madam, if you have anything to say, just shout. The Black Armor Guards have surrounded this place."
"good."
Duan Yu smiled and said, "I can't bear to kill your wife."
Gu Huan gave Zhou Zhilan a reassuring look.
Ziyuan said that the marriage was the fuse and the key to the success of the Bianjing City incident, so the marriage could not go wrong.
Gu Huan was not afraid of what Duan Yu would do to her, even if it meant taking her life.
Right now, we must keep Duan Yu stable.
After Zhou Zhilan and the others left, Duan Yu poured another cup of tea for Gu Huan.
His handsome eyes stared at her with ambiguity: "Actually, this prince does not care about the princess's background. Background is something that can be changed as long as one has the ability. For example, my mother, my cousin, and you, Gu Huan."
His tone was ambiguous.
Gu Huan's face darkened. "Prince Duan, just speak directly. There's no need to beat around the bush and waste time."
"Okay, I like your straightforwardness!"
Duan Yu's tone changed, and his voice became gentler: "For example, you are a very suitable candidate for the princess!"
Gu Huan stood up quickly and slammed the table heavily.
"King Duan, be careful with your words!"
Clang.
Zhou Zhilan kicked the door open and rushed in, followed closely by Donghua.
Seeing Gu Huan standing there with a livid face, he immediately drew his sword and protected Gu Huan.
Gu Huan held their hands and said coldly, "Lord Duan, if you sincerely want to cooperate with us, it will be a mutually beneficial thing. But if you don't know how to respect, then there is no need to talk!"
"Let's go."
Gu Huan took Zhou Zhilan and the others out.
Duan Yu chased after him and said sincerely, "Gu Huan, I am speaking from the heart. You are the only suitable woman in Daliang. If you want to take your children with you, I will treat them as my own and make them the crown prince and princess."
Gu Huan was so angry that she raised her hand and shot an arrow at him.
Duan Yu tilted his head to avoid the flying arrow.
His guards immediately surrounded Gu Huan and the others.
When Zhou Zhilan and Donghua heard this, they were so angry that their lungs were about to explode. They protected Gu Huan tightly and vowed to die together.
Duan Yu frowned: "Everyone, step back!"
His guards obeyed the order and stepped back to make way.
Gu Huan looked back at him and said, "Lord Duan, clear your mind! The Mu family army is not to be trifled with!"
Duan Yu sighed, "But I can't think of anyone suitable. I'm also afraid of marrying someone I don't like."
Gu Huan didn't want to listen to his nonsense anymore and just walked out.
Duan Yu looked at her disappearing back and let out a long sigh.
Murmured: "Gu Huan, you really forgot about me."
A man walked up to him, frowned and asked, "Your Majesty, is it really her?"
"Of course. Isn't the Gu Huan that my cousin was talking about her? It's a pity that after six years, she doesn't remember me."
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