"You really don't like her?" Concubine Xiao stared at him quietly, as if she wanted to see through his heart.
"Mother, she is the one Jingyu likes. How could I possibly like her?"
"I heard that you two are a perfect match. If you really like each other, I can go to your father and ask for a marriage contract for you, so that you can have a good marriage. You are my son, and I hope my son will be happy." Concubine Xiao said earnestly.
Her words undoubtedly moved his heart, but he felt a little hesitant when he thought of Tang Jingyu, and more importantly, Pianran.
He didn't know whether Pianran was willing to marry him.
He didn't want to force her to do anything. If she was willing, he would definitely find a way to bring her to his side. However, from beginning to end, she only regarded him as a good brother and a good friend.
When Concubine Xiao saw her son's hesitation, that hint of hesitation and the struggle in his eyes, her heart sank slightly.
Women who live in the Red Palace, especially those who sit in the position of imperial concubine, are not kind or stupid.
Fan Zhi really fell in love with his brother's woman just as the rumors said.
This is a big taboo.
Tang Jingyu was the one who helped him get to that position. It would be totally unworthy if they were to become alienated because of this matter.
More importantly, if the emperor knew about this, he would definitely feel that Fan Zhi was not up to the task.
She would never allow anyone to stand in the way of someone who was to rise to power, especially an insignificant woman.
Concubine Xiao already had murderous intentions towards Gu Pianran.
Gu Fanzhi hesitated for a moment, "Mother, you really misunderstood. I'm just an acquaintance of her."
Although Gu Fanzhi said so, Concubine Xiao had already made up her mind to get rid of that troublesome woman, but she still had a gentle smile on her face.
"No?" Concubine Xiao asked with a smile.
"I swear, I really didn't." Gu Fanzhi raised his hand, but was immediately stopped by Concubine Xiao.
"You silly child, your mother was just joking with you. If you don't like it, then you don't like it. You have to handle this matter well. If your father knew about it, he would definitely be very disappointed. Have you thought about how to explain to your father?" asked Concubine Xiao.
On the way here, Gu Fanzhi was thinking about this problem: how to eliminate the concerns of his father and mother, and he came up with a solution: to retreat in order to advance.
"Retreat in order to advance." Gu Fanzhi said four words.
Concubine Xiao was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on her face. "That's right. You should go there now. This matter should be dealt with sooner rather than later. Don't let the Second Prince, the Third Prince, and the others succeed."
"I will go right away."
"Go ahead."
After coming out of Chuxiu Palace, Gu Fanzhi went straight to the imperial study.
When the eunuch chief saw Gu Fanzhi, he hurried forward and saluted, "Your Highness, the Emperor is reviewing the memorials inside. Please wait outside for a moment while I, this old servant, go in and report."
"Thank you, Eunuch Qin."
"Your Highness, you are too polite."
After Eunuch Qin went in, he did not come out for a long time, which made Gu Fanzhi, who was standing outside the door, very nervous.
Did the emperor know about the rumors outside and deliberately avoid seeing me?
Gu Fanzhi thought a lot, and the more he thought, the worse he felt.
When he was in torment, Eunuch Qin finally came out.
"Your Highness, the Emperor summons you to the palace."
The Fourth Prince followed Eunuch Qin into the study.
"Your Highness greets His Majesty."
The Emperor of Southern Tang raised his eyes from the memorial and looked at his son below.
"Get up."
As soon as Gu Fanzhi got up, Emperor Wenxuan threw a memorial to the eunuch, "Take a look at this memorial."
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