An Piao'er nodded shyly: "Piao'er will leave it to Your Majesty to decide."
The woman before him had a blush on her face, and every gesture she made was elegant, attracting countless glances. However, most of her sisters had married that year, while An Piao'er remained unmarried. Ultimately, she was proud and looked down on ordinary noblemen.
After An Piao'er's matter was settled, only An Yuan'er remained.
An Yuan'er rose expressionlessly and bowed. After completing the proper etiquette, she said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I appreciate Your Majesty's kindness in bestowing this marriage upon me. However, I only wish to marry someone I truly love. Even if it is my parents who arrange the marriage, I will not marry anyone I do not like. I currently have no one I love, and I cannot accept Your Majesty's kindness."
Clearly, although they are sisters, An Yuan'er and An Piao'er are completely different.
One is a pure white lotus, waiting to be picked, while the other is a thorny rose; if you try to pick it, you'll prick your hand.
Emperor Tiansheng laughed loudly: "It's been years, but Princess Wushuang's temperament hasn't changed at all. Everyone in the palace is obedient to me, but Princess Wushuang is the exception. Since you don't have someone you like, I'll make arrangements for you when you do."
An Yuan'er nodded: "This subject thanks Your Majesty for your grace."
As An Yuan'er sat down, countless gazes were directed at her.
Some were envious, some were jealous, some were hateful, some were resentful... An Yuan'er didn't care, she just quietly ate her food.
She thought: If he were still here, she would definitely tell everyone today that the only person she loves is him, only Yi Chenli.
Unfortunately, it's impossible now.
Halfway through the banquet, it was time for the eldest grandson of the emperor to draw lots for his one-month celebration. Although it was supposed to be a fun activity, the empress and the crown princess were very nervous, afraid that the eldest grandson of the emperor would draw something he shouldn't.
An Yuan'er didn't care about any of this. Taking advantage of the crowd, she secretly slipped out to get some fresh air.
In the dark Imperial Garden, An Yuan'er walked to the pond and casually found a spot to sit down.
Here, in the tranquility, without the hustle and bustle of a banquet, An Yuan'er can be more at ease.
Not long after they sat down, footsteps were heard, and a deep male voice rang out: "Yuan Yuan, I've finally found you."
In both lifetimes combined, only Gu Chuzhi has ever called An Yuan'er "Yuan Yuan".
Looking up, she saw Gu Chuzhi, dressed in a blue robe, walking towards her under the moonlight.
An Yuan'er clenched her hands nervously. Her thoughts were complicated about the person she had been infatuated with all her life in her past life. She hadn't figured out how to face him.
She unconsciously took a few steps back and slowly said, "Greetings, Lord Gu."
The two had no connection in this life, and An Yuan'er's greeting was tinged with estrangement.
Her aloofness seemed to displease Gu Chuzhi. He strode forward, walked up to An Yuan'er, and trapped her in the corner of the pavilion, using his innate physical advantage as a man to suppress her.
In their past life, the two shared a bed but dreamed different dreams. An Yuan'er would never forget the scent of benzoin that clung to Gu Chuzhi.
An Yuan'er seemed to be having another nightmare. She struggled violently: "Everyone says that Lord Gu is a gentleman. Why are you so frivolous? Please, Lord Gu, have some self-respect."
"Let me go."
As if punishing someone, Gu Chuzhi bit An Yuan'er's ear and said coldly, "Yuan Yuan, we've been husband and wife for a time. Calling me Lord Gu is too formal."
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