Chapter 1333 An Imperial Edict
Lian Yi heard what Gu Die'er said, the corners of her lips curled up, then she pinched the other's tender face and said:
"Ms. Dier, why are you so alert? Did you find anything?"
“Stop it!”
Gu Die'er pouted, gently patted Lianyi's hand away and continued:
"When Lancao accompanied me to the toilet, I ran into Mr. Xinyuan again. I don't believe it's a coincidence! This coincidence happens too often."
"It's just an encounter, not that serious."
"If you don't believe me, let's make a bet. When we return to the city, he will definitely go with us."
"Okay, what's the bet?"
"If I win, you have to give me your most precious red string."
Gu Dier said immediately.
After hearing this, Lianyi asked meaningfully:
"Are you sure?"
"Sure!"
"Okay, I'll bet with you."
Lianyi agreed readily.
After the afternoon, the servants of the Gu family began to prepare for the return journey, mainly because the Gu Mansion had curfew and they could not go back too late.
When Lianyi and Gu Die'er got on the carriage and set off, Xin Yuan also rode on horseback with his entourage to return. He even rode his horse across the carriage to thank Gu Die'er, saying that the peach blossom wine was delicious.
"As long as Master Xin Yuan likes it, this is my thank you gift."
Gu Die'er looked at Lianyi proudly, then spoke in a pinched voice.
Lianyi raised an eyebrow but said nothing.
Xin Yuan was very tactful. After expressing his gratitude, he parked not far behind the Gu family's carriage, as if he was escorting them. He did not change his route until they entered Youzhou city.
When they returned to the Gu Mansion, a servant had already told Madam Gu what had happened today. When Gu Die'er and Lianyi washed, changed their clothes and went to pay their respects to Madam Gu, Gu Die'er told her mother everything that had happened without her mother asking.
After hearing this, Mrs. Gu frowned and then looked at Lianyi, as if she wanted to hear what Lianyi had to say.
"Madam, the young lady is right. Her suspicion is also my suspicion. Moreover, the timing is too good. As the young lady is about to reach the age of marriage, you'd better send someone to find out about Xin Yuan's background. In addition, if you have other plans for the young lady's marriage, I'm afraid you should make them early."
After hearing this, Mrs. Gu nodded and waved her hand for the two to go and rest. She then took out a letter from her sleeve pocket with a heavy expression.
When they returned to Gu Die'er's Luoyu Pavilion, the little girl said proudly:
"Lianyi, I won. I admit defeat. Give it to me!"
Lianyi smiled, untied the red string on her wrist and tied it for Gu Dieer herself.
“I got this red string from the Fairy of Marriage Temple. It can bless the owner to have a good relationship.
Since you like it, I will give it to you, but you must remember that you can only tie the red string around the wrist of someone you truly love, otherwise you will have to bear all the consequences yourself."
Lianyi said half-truthfully.
Gu Die'er touched the intricately woven red string curiously and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, Lianyi, if it's not someone I truly love, I definitely won't tie a red string on him.
My ideal husband must have only me in his heart, love me, protect me, respect me and cherish me for the rest of his life, and I must return the same love, accompany him and depend on him, and spend the rest of my life with him."
"I hope you get what you want."
Ripple said with a smile.
This incident was like an episode, and Xin Yuan never appeared in Gu Die'er's life again, and the Gu family was also fully preparing for their young lady's coming-of-age ceremony.
On the day of the coming-of-age ceremony, the Gu residence was packed with guests. All the important people in Youzhou city were invited. The ladies of each family, either sincerely, falsely or to please the Gu family, all sent people to deliver gifts.
Xin Yuan got the invitation from somewhere, but he also attended the grand coming-of-age ceremony. Then he presented the gift he had prepared, drank a glass of wine, and hurriedly left with his people.
During this period, Madam Gu met Master Xin Yuan from a distance, and her expression became worse, but she said nothing.
Not long after Gu Die'er's coming-of-age ceremony, Mrs. Gu began to arrange a marriage for her daughter, but she did not make the matter public. She only secretly inquired about families of equal status.
Gu Die'er didn't know that her marriage had been put on the agenda. She would take Lianyi out to play from time to time, and of course she would meet Xin Yuan two out of three times.
Xin Yuan always showed off his strengths without making any expression, just like a peacock spreading its tail, which made Gu Dieer avoid him.
Lianyi always found Gu Die'er's expression very interesting and asked her privately:
"Although Mr. Xin Yuan is a bit narcissistic, he does have the capital to be narcissistic. He is good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, kung fu and boxing. Do you think he is not worthy of it?"
"It's not that he's bad, it's that he's very good, it's just that I'm not worthy of him."
"Tell me the truth, why are you playing tricks on me?"
Lian Yi glared at the other person and said.
"Okay! Although he acted like he liked me very much, when he looked at me he only admired and evaluated me, not loved me from the bottom of his heart. He was too calm."
Gu Die'er said, choosing her words carefully.
Lianyi had to admit that the little girl had sharp eyes and saw things very clearly. She sighed and stopped trying to persuade the other party. It was not that she did not want to help, but Xin Yuan himself was not strong enough, so there was nothing she could do about his assist.
Another month passed, and just when Madam Gu had chosen a good husband, the emperor's edict arrived, appointing Gu Die'er as the prince's concubine. After the prince and the princess got married, she would enter the palace to serve.
This was like a bolt from the blue, and almost knocked Gu Die'er unconscious. After she and the Gu family received the imperial edict, she took Madam Gu's hand and asked:
"Mother, what is going on?"
Mrs. Gu's expression was also very ugly. She held her daughter's hand, trying her best to calm herself down, and then she slowly said:
"Die'er, come with me. I have something to tell you."
"Is it about this imperial decree?"
"yes!"
Gu Dieer bit her lip, took a deep breath, and helped her mother into the backyard. The matter of rewarding the angel was handed over to Gu Dieer's scumbag father, who was very happy and looked very happy.
When Lianyi saw this situation, she decided not to join in the fun. Just as she was about to leave, she was invited by the wet nurse to go to Madam Gu's room.
Mrs. Gu saw that everyone was present, and then she spoke:
"Die'er, your marriage partner is that Young Master Xin Yuan, who is the current crown prince."
"It was him."
"Like you said, he took you into the mansion not only because he liked you a little, but more because of our Gu family."
After hearing what her mother said, Gu Die'er's eyes suddenly became sharp and she asked:
"He wants our Gu family to be his money bag."
"My son is smart, you are right, there is no stronger bond of interest than marriage, but although our Gu family has support in the court and has a huge fortune, we are a merchant family after all, and your status is not enough to qualify for the position of Crown Princess.
So after the prince saw you, he decided to make you his concubine, and after the prince got married, he would take you into the palace."
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