"A third time?" the emperor asked rhetorically.
“You know this better than anyone else, Your Majesty. My threat to you is only for this purpose. If you promise not to harm the Princess again, my threat will have no effect.”
The emperor frowned deeply; the Prince Yu before him was a complete stranger.
I thought Prince Yu was just a wealthy and easy-to-manage businessman, but I never expected that he would reveal his true colors today when he touched the safety of the princess.
Prince Yu's threats against him were indeed very effective.
They completely grasped his weakness, hitting him right where it hurt.
His throne was already precarious, with several members of the royal family eyeing it covetously.
The original plan was to use Prince Yu's wealth to solidify his position, but now it seems that this path is no longer viable.
He had no choice but to agree.
“Prince Yu, you are good in every way, except that you are too smart, and you have married a queen who is even smarter.”
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. The Princess Consort is indeed exceptionally intelligent." He didn't utter a single word of self-praise; his heart was only for Gu Jiangli.
"It seems Your Majesty has made up your mind. May Your Majesty enjoy good health and longevity. Your subject takes his leave."
The emperor frowned and turned his head away, only referring to himself as "your subject" at the very end. If he hadn't agreed to Prince Yu's request, Prince Yu probably wouldn't have wanted to be a prince or his subject anymore.
He waved his hand emphatically, signaling Prince Yu to leave immediately.
Prince Yu was startled when he opened the door.
Gu Jiangli and Hehua stood outside the door, practically pressing their ears against it.
This eavesdropping attempt is so clumsy that anyone who sees it would agree.
When he opened the door, Gu Jiangli blinked her big eyes and held a red box in her hands, raising it slightly higher.
"Um... I said I came to deliver a box, and I just happened to be a little close to the door... Would you believe me?"
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