Chapter 2056 The Weakness of Celebrities
Marry her!
When Nan Yan heard these four words, her heart sank.
But she didn't speak immediately. She thought for a moment, then said, "Just now, my uncle went to see the emperor. Did the emperor ask about Qi Qing?"
Gu Tingqiu said, "I asked, and that's what I said."
“…”
"Back home, many young men from prominent families have proposed marriage to Qi Qing."
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"I plan to find a time to have someone from my hometown come and take her back. It would be best if I could marry her off as soon as possible."
Hearing him say this, Nan Yan frowned.
She asked, "What does the emperor say?"
When this was mentioned, a heavy expression appeared on Gu Tingqiu's face.
He hesitated for a moment before saying, "The Emperor meant for me not to be anxious."
“…”
"But I can't wait."
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"The truth will spread sooner or later. If others find out, Qi Qing will never be able to get married again."
Nan Yan said, "Since the emperor has said not to worry, why is uncle so anxious?"
Gu Tingqiu said: "This humble official cannot help but be anxious."
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"My hometown isn't far from the capital, and luckily the good news hasn't spread there yet. While they still don't know, I can still find a good family for Qi Qing."
“…”
"If word gets out and people know she's so shameless as to have a secret meeting with His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei, will anyone still be willing to marry her?"
"uncle!"
When Nan Yan heard this, she was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
She said, "Even if you marry Qiqing off as soon as possible, as my uncle said, you know that truth will eventually come out. If Qiqing's husband's family finds out, how can she have a good life in her husband's family in the future?"
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"It would be fine if I met a good person, but what if he turned out to be a narrow-minded person?"
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"Uncle, aren't you really worried that your daughter will be looked down upon, or even bullied, in her husband's family in the future?"
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"Wouldn't the rest of Qiqing's life be like hell?"
Hearing this, Gu Tingqiu's face turned even uglier. He knew the consequences of forcing Gu Qiqing to marry him off, but—
He gritted his teeth and said, "She did something wrong!"
“…”
"I, I've reminded her countless times not to let her imagination run wild and not to have that desire to curry favor with someone powerful and famous, but she won't listen!"
“…”
"Not only did she refuse to listen, she also did something so disgraceful to our family!"
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"I, your humble servant—"
He was panting heavily and was too angry to speak.
Seeing him like this, Nan Yan also sighed softly.
Anyway, meeting in private is not a good thing, and the two children are indeed too frivolous.
However, Gu Tingqiu's way of handling the matter was too simple and crude.
In contrast, Zhu Feng, who was originally simple and rough in nature, handled these matters very carefully and doted on his daughter Xinping beyond words. I'm afraid that when Xinping grows up, he will be picky about her marriage, and he will be lucky if she can get married.
It’s my uncle.
Although he was a famous scholar and doted on his daughter, he had obviously lost his patience in the way he handled this matter.
Celebrities also have their own weaknesses, which is that they pay too much attention to reputation.
What Qi Qing did this time was indeed inappropriate and brought shame to the family. He was so angry that he lost his composure.
But how can a girl’s marriage be so casual?
If Qi Qing concealed the "crime" of having an affair with the King of Wei and married into her husband's family, who knows what the consequences would be in the future.
Nan Yan couldn't bear it when she thought of the girl's clear eyes and peaceful heart.
She thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, don't be angry first."
“…”
"Have some tea first."
After saying this, he waved his hand and Ran Xiaoyu immediately served tea and snacks.
Gu Tingqiu nodded at her and picked up the teacup, but still showed no intention of drinking.
Obviously, he was very worried about this matter.
It wasn't just his daughter's behavior that disappointed him.
When he thought about the teasing looks he had received from officials of the previous dynasty these days, and even a few people who disagreed with his political views, who asked him directly in his face what ability he had to marry into the royal family again and again, and when he would have a wedding so that they could come to congratulate him, that teasing look made him feel even more heartbroken.
"Uncle, have some tea."
Seeing that he was holding the teacup but not drinking a sip, Nan Yan said another sentence.
Gu Tingqiu finally came back to his senses and said, "Oh, yes, yes."
After saying that, he took a sip.
The tea was not hot; it had been sitting there for half a day and was slightly cold.
Drinking it at this time did help to extinguish the fire that had been burning faintly in his heart a little, and also calmed his head which was a little heated due to anger.
At this time, Nan Yan also took a sip of tea.
She put down her teacup and said calmly, "I understand my uncle's intentions, but since the emperor has said there is no urgency for this matter, my uncle should not go against his wishes."
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"Let's not even talk about whether this matter can be reversed, but at least it should be clarified."
Hearing this, Gu Tingqiu's eyes flashed slightly.
Get it clear?
He looked up at Nan Yan: "What the Queen means is——"
Nan Yan smiled at him and said, "In short, no matter what plans Uncle has for Qi Qing, put them aside for now. The Emperor said there's no rush. If Uncle gets 'anxious,' wouldn't that be disobeying the Emperor?"
"this……"
Hearing her say this, although Gu Tingqiu was a little hesitant, he could only respond: "Yes."
Nan Yan then nodded.
After talking for a long time, she felt a little dry in the mouth. She raised her hand to let Gu Tingqiu drink tea, and took a sip of tea herself. Then she put down the teacup and said slowly: "Uncle, although the incident was caused by the two children, it is no longer possible to solve it by punishing the two children."
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"Whatever happens, just wait."
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"Your Majesty, I, and the Empress will naturally make the decision."
After hearing her say this, there was nothing that Gu Tingqiu didn't understand.
The matter of the two children is just superficial, but what really needs to be resolved is the relationship between the people above.
The Queen and the Imperial Concubine, the Queen's faction and the Imperial Concubine's faction, are either at peace or fighting.
There has to be a decision.
Gu Tingqiu said, "I understand."
"By the way, where are the young people now?"
"At home."
Although he was at home, judging from his appearance, Qi Qing was obviously having a hard time and was probably locked up.
Nan Yan thought for a moment and said, "It's good for my uncle to be strict with his children, and I can't interfere. However, since they are still young, my uncle should teach them more."
"I understand, your humble servant."
Seeing Gu Tingqiu's worried look, Nan Yan thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, I have something else to ask you. If you want to answer, you can. If you don't want to, that's fine too."
When Gu Tingqiu heard this, he was so frightened that he stood up quickly.
"Your Majesty asks me questions, and I dare not refuse to answer."
Nan Yan smiled and then asked, "Putting aside this incident, what does my uncle think of the King of Wei?"
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