Gu Jiangli looked at this with some confusion.
Gu Jiangli raised an eyebrow and said silently: "Does Xie Shiyan have to blame me for not liking you?"
The next second, Xie Shiyan's aura suddenly hardened, and he hugged her even tighter.
"Since His Majesty has no intention of granting a marriage, I will not force it."
"From this moment forward, Gu Jiangli is my wife, Xie Shiyan's wife."
"I don't want to hear any bad things said about my wife."
“If I hear any more vulgar language, I will cut out the person’s tongue first, and then make them experience the most severe punishments in the military.”
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.
Those who had just been discussing Gu Jiangli's identity suddenly turned pale.
Trembling, she dared not look at Gu Jiangli again.
Even the princess felt fear, shrinking her shoulders and hiding behind her father, too ashamed to face anyone.
Xie Shiyan bowed slightly and said to the emperor:
"Your Majesty, I have not been home for many years. Today, I have returned victorious and wish to first visit the Xie family and introduce my wife to the elders. The deputy general in the army will inform you of other matters."
The implication was that he himself did not intend to go to the palace to report on military matters.
The emperor coughed and could only agree, "It is good that you miss your family, my dear minister. You should go back to the General's Mansion first. As for your marriage, it is not that I am unwilling to grant you a marriage, but the elders of the Xie family have high hopes for you, and I must respect their opinions."
Xie Shiyan stared directly at the emperor with his sharp eyes. "Your Majesty, I will choose an auspicious day for my marriage to Jiang Li, and I will certainly invite you to our wedding banquet."
The emperor's lips twitched.
Xie Shiyan wouldn't listen to a word he said.
Xie Shiyan was unwilling to say more and pulled Gu Jiangli to take her leave.
"Your subject takes his leave."
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