Gu Yan said gently, "The Duke of Zhenguo has very strict family discipline. As far as I know, the Duke of Zhenguo seems to have given an order that Young Master Lan is no longer allowed to go to brothels or have contact with people from brothels. Otherwise, he will send Young Master Lan to a Buddhist temple to cultivate for a year."
"Where did Prince Qian hear that from?" Lan Tingyu was still smiling, but his smile was very forced. He was afraid of nothing but his stubborn grandfather, a fact known to everyone.
Gu Yan replied, "It was in the imperial court that the Duke of Zhenguo mentioned it to me casually."
That reason makes sense.
Lan Tingyu's smile was almost impossible to maintain.
At this moment, Su Bi said, "Young Master Lan, I only agreed to accompany you for one hour. Now I have to return to Cangxiu Pavilion."
Without waiting for Lan Tingyu's reply, she turned and left.
Lan Tingyu glanced at Gu Yan, then at the scenery beside him, gritted her teeth, and followed Su Bi. "Su Bi, wait for me, I'll take you back!"
After the extra people left, Feng Guang released her grip on Gu Yan and looked up. "Was it really during court that the Duke of Zhenguo mentioned it to you?"
"Exactly." Gu Yan smiled faintly, "However, it was Duke Zhenguo who chatted with me about the Second Young Master Lan's lack of learning and skills. I suggested to him that we could send the Second Young Master Lan to a temple to cultivate."
"Tsk tsk, I didn't realize that Uncle Wang, who is so busy with official duties, could still meddle in other people's family affairs."
"I just said a few words casually because I saw that the Duke of Zhenguo was too distressed. I didn't expect the Duke of Zhenguo to take it seriously."
"Alright, since you're so resourceful, Uncle Wang, I'll leave the matter of my engagement with Lan Tingrong to you."
Gu Yan was slightly taken aback. "What did Your Majesty say?"
"Cancel my engagement with Lan Tingrong? Is what I'm saying really that hard to understand?"
“Your Majesty, this is a marriage agreement made during the reign of the late Emperor.” Gu Yan hoped to change her nonchalant attitude with these words.
“I know this is a marriage agreement made by my father, Uncle, you don’t need to remind me.”
"Since Your Majesty was aware of this, why did you request the annulment of the engagement?"
Feng Guang said in a serious tone, "Of course it's because I don't like Lan Tingrong. What other reason could there be?"
"From what I understand, General Lan is both a scholar and a warrior, a man of exceptional talent, truly a dragon among men." So with such excellent conditions, what more could you possibly want?
She smiled and casually asked, "Is he as charming as Uncle Wang?"
He was immune to such ambiguous flirtatious remarks. "Your Majesty, I am your elder."
"Gu Yan, you are also my subject."
"Yes, it is my duty to assist Your Majesty in governing the country."
"Serving me well is also your duty."
“I can better fulfill my duties by residing in the front hall.” His position was never in the back courtyard.
Feng Guang suddenly smiled, his beauty unparalleled. "Uncle, if I said I wanted to give you the throne, would you accept it?"
Gu Yan's calm tone was completely unwavering. "This is the Xia family's empire."
She earnestly suggested, "It wouldn't be difficult to become one of my people and take the surname Xia."
"The difficult part is winning people's hearts."
Yes, because he doesn't like her.
With a charming smile, she said, seemingly genuinely, "Perhaps my heart only loves beauty and not power? But Uncle Wang's heart is too hard to fathom."
"My heart is set on assisting Your Majesty in becoming a wise ruler worthy of the country and its people." Gu Yan's narrow eyes were filled with a gentle, flowing gaze, as tender as a spring breeze.
Feng Guang's eyes held a clear and alluring quality. Her voice, which was originally like a gentle stream, had a refreshing quality, but now it was ethereal and unfathomable. She said slowly, "Gu Yan, you'd better watch your heart. If I find out that you fell in love with someone else before you fell in love with me, I will kill him, regardless of whether he is male or female."
For a moment, his heart skipped a beat.
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