This arranged marriage might not be a big deal for the parties involved, but it was tantamount to causing a huge uproar in Kyoto.
It even quickly overshadowed the "First Prince Incident".
After all, the incident involving the eldest prince broke out suddenly, and he died "suddenly". In addition, no matter how much he was of royal blood, the people did not dare to be too arrogant and point fingers at him.
"I never expected that right after the eldest prince passed away, the emperor would grant marriage to the Wuhai Goddess who was also implicated..."
"What's so surprising about this? You all know how wise our emperor is and how he loves his people like his own children."
"The fact that the Emperor granted marriage to the Goddess Wu Hai so quickly at this point in time further proves this point, doesn't it?"
"Indeed, the Emperor did not resent or blame the Goddess of Wuhai because she stood up and reported the Crown Prince. This shows his magnanimity."
"But... Goddess Wu Hai is considered an accomplice, right? Why is she still..." Someone questioned in a low voice.
Someone immediately retorted unhappily, "Goddess Wu Hai 'helped' the eldest prince in the beginning, but she had her own reasons! Moreover, she took the initiative to come forward and explain the truth in the end!"
"That's right," a bunch of people immediately complained, "No matter how powerful the Goddess of Wuhai is, how can she compete with the eldest prince when she comes to Cangyu's territory!"
"You are heartless for saying this. Have you forgotten how much the Goddess of Wuhai helped us Cangyu? Have you forgotten how kind-hearted she is and how many of us she saved!"
Surrounded by contempt and criticism, the man no longer dared to question.
Someone else said, "Why is the marriage granted to Master Su? Master Su is just a merchant after all..."
They thought that someone like the Goddess of Wuhai, even if she married Cangyu, would have to be the imperial concubine or the prince's consort to be a good match.
"You really don't understand romance. Can't you see that Goddess Wu Hai is so obviously interested in Mr. Su? Otherwise, with so many merchants participating in the Emperor's competition and so many famous teas, why would Goddess Wu Hai go to the Su family's tea shop again and again to taste tea?"
"I think this marriage is a good one. Don't you think that Goddess Wu Hai and Master Su are a perfect match in terms of both appearance and temperament?"
"That's true. With the arranged marriage, I'm sure that evil woman Duan Ajiu won't pester Master Su anymore. She doesn't deserve it!"
"The girl's disappearance has nothing to do with her, and you still call her a witch..."
"Bah! If it has nothing to do with her, then she is not a witch? Which of her actions is not something a witch can do? She is not even worthy of carrying the shoes of the Wu Hai Goddess."
For these ordinary people, the focus gradually shifted to this kind of romantic affairs between young men and women.
The teahouse is just across from the Su family’s public teahouse, and it’s still the old private room on the second floor.
How could the Second Prince, who had just been repeatedly warned by the Queen not to act rashly, sit still when he heard the news of the arranged marriage?
At this moment, the Second Prince looked towards the Su family tea shop diagonally opposite with an undisguised coldness and murderous intent in his eyes.
The charming man in red opposite him had a faint smile on his thin lips under the mask, and his eyes glanced over at him.
"Why, you asked me out so early in the morning, and at this place? Your Highness, you are not here just to see the scenery, right?"
The second prince laughed grimly, "Don't you think the scenery there is beautiful?"
In sight, Su Jingxing was walking towards the Su family tea shop under the protection of a team of guards.
Even though such a big thing happened last night and there was another arranged marriage today, Su Jingxing still kept his pace.
Like the others who participated in the emperor's selection, he came to his public tea shop on time most of the time.
Duan Rong's gaze fell on Su Jingxing, his black eyes smiling under the silver mask, his emotions unclear.
The second prince gnashed his teeth and said, "I want him to die!"
Duan Rong chuckled meaningfully, "His death won't solve the problem."
With a devilish temptation that is impossible to refuse, "There is a way to cut off the source of the trouble more effectively than letting him die. Do you want to try it, Second Prince?"
The second prince's pupils suddenly shrank and he stared at him intently.
Duan Rong curled his lips indifferently and looked out lazily.
The second prince's heart began beating violently as he thought of something.
At the Su Family Teahouse opposite, not long after Su Jingxing entered the teahouse, another protagonist in today's public discussion, the Goddess of Wu Hai, also appeared!
The Goddess of Wu Hai did not shy away from what happened last night, nor from this sensitive period, and once again came to the Su family teahouse to drink tea openly and frankly.
The people watching outside could vaguely see Su Jingxing and the Wuhai Goddess sipping tea on the second floor of the tea shop and talking freely, but they could not hear what they were saying specifically.
Near noon, waiters in the teahouse brought up many exquisite side dishes, various snacks and cakes.
The Wuhai Goddess took a look and said with a smile, "Mr. Su has prepared more food than just for the two of us. And I see that you are a light eater, so these foods are not to your taste."
She looked towards the other end of the long street outside with understanding, "I guess it's prepared for Miss Duan."
"It's just that Miss Duan stayed up all night last night, and maybe she overslept today, so she's not here yet. Or maybe she hasn't heard the news that you and I have been granted marriage?"
Su Jingxing raised his eyes and looked at her. The Goddess of Wuhai smiled calmly as usual without avoiding or dodging. "Mr. Su is a businessman, so he naturally knows that there is no gain without profit. If I cooperate with Mr. Su, I must also be able to guarantee my own profit... Huh?"
Before she finished speaking, the Goddess of Wu Hai suddenly looked at a figure slowly approaching. Although the man had changed his appearance, his figure was not modified.
The Wu Hai Goddess recognized him at a glance, "We've just been talking about it. So we can put our topic on hold for now and wait for Miss Duan to come so we can eat and talk together."
The Goddess of Wu Hai was not mistaken; the person walking slowly towards her was Jiuer.
Jiuer’s goal is also clear: Su’s Tea Shop.
But when she passed by a teahouse diagonally opposite the Su's Tea Shop, an exquisite window-supporting pole from upstairs fell exactly at her feet.
Jiuer looked up and saw the man in red clothes and silver mask sticking his head out.
The pair of eyes beneath the mask, which were so passionate and almost enchanting, curved towards her in a charming arc.
"Come up, I've prepared your favorite dishes for you."
Jiuer looked at the Su family tea shop diagonally in front of her, and then looked upstairs over here.
The people upstairs were already urging us, "What are you looking at? It will get cold soon. It's noon now, aren't you hungry?"
Jiuer sighed inwardly and turned to walk into the teahouse.
Someone realized that the guy upstairs just now, wearing a mask, a red dress, and a lazy, drunken and dreamy tone, was... Duan Rong? ! ! !
If it was Duan Rong, then the one who just went up was... that... witch? ! !
I always feel that this scene seems very familiar, as if it has happened many times.
The second prince never expected Duan Rong to suddenly show up and call Jiuer up.
"you……!"
Duan Rong looked at him nonchalantly, "What?"
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