The emperor never intended for Lu Zhao to return alive. Meeting Gu Chaoxi was an accident. If Lu Zhao, the only elder, were to die, the emperor could simply issue an edict to marry whomever he wanted.
But man proposes, God disposes. Lu Zhao didn't die; he returned safely. If he wanted to marry Gu Chaoxi again, he would have to go through Lu Zhao. Fortunately, Lu Zhao had already agreed to it beforehand.
Unexpectedly, Lu Zhao refused, saying, "Your Majesty, I feel this matter is inappropriate. After returning to the capital, I heard that you have already taken the second daughter of the Gu family as a concubine. It is not appropriate for the eldest daughter of the Gu family to enter the palace. If the two sisters enter the palace at the same time, I'm afraid it will cause rumors to spread, which will not be good for Your Majesty's reputation. I'm afraid you will not be able to pass the test of the court officials."
Having already taken one Gu family daughter as a concubine, the emperor now intends to marry another. The respected senior officials in the court will not agree, and will only think that the emperor is obsessed with women and is completely infatuated with the two Gu sisters.
The emperor's face darkened. "Uncle, you know that I fell in love with Miss Gu at first sight."
"Then why did the emperor take Miss Gu as a concubine?"
The Emperor was in a state of turmoil, unsure of his own motives. The day before, the Fifth Princess had invited Miss Gu to the palace, but he was still upset about the disappearance of Gu Chaoxi and had drunk a few cups of wine at midday, becoming somewhat drunk. When he awoke, he was surprised to find Gu Ruiyun lying beside him. He couldn't very well touch someone and then abandon her, so the next day he took her into the palace and granted her the rank of Consort.
He had always suspected that Gu Ruiyun was the one who dared to drug him, but he had never had any evidence.
"In short, Miss Gu cannot enter the palace." Lu Zhao made the final decision, then bowed and took his leave.
After Lu Zhao left, the emperor was so angry that he overturned the entire table.
"Prepare the carriage for Zhongcui Palace!"
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