Wan Shan'er continued to persuade him, "Given his qualifications, his chances of obtaining the Holy Heart are slim. Why not switch gears and join your cousin now? At least when your cousin ascends the throne, he will have a share of the credit."
This statement might indeed impress the Eighth Prince. Empress Wan nodded and said, "The Holy Emperor's wrath has not subsided yet, so we cannot rush this matter.
Let Qi'er get engaged before you. You are implicated by Qi'er, and not just by the Eighth Prince. Then, let the Eighth Prince ask His Majesty for permission to marry."
Wan Shan'er burst into tears and knelt down to pay her respects. "Thank you so much, aunt, for taking the trouble to plan this for me."
Even if Empress Wan disliked Gao, Wan Shan'er was still the legitimate daughter of Duke Lu and was related to her by blood.
Wan Shan'er agreed with what Queen Wan said. Her matter with the Eighth Prince would indeed have to wait for some time before discussing it.
But she was not idle either. She spread the news that Lu Guogong was choosing a husband for Wan Qier.
For a time, the capital became lively again. Everyone was guessing who Duke Lu would take a fancy to, and they were talking and joking loudly in teahouses and taverns.
Chu Yun didn't go that day and felt very sorry. "Prince Ning, how did Wan Qi'er pounce on the Eighth Prince? Learn it for me again!"
Chai Shibo laughed heartily, raised his orchid finger, raised his eyebrows and threw two seductive glances at Chu Yun, then flirted a few times and leaned to the side. "That's it, that's a live attack!"
"Oh! I would have gone if I had known!"
"If you go there, who knows, some girls might pounce on you, hahahaha..."
"Why are you jumping on me? My Chu family will never let a woman like that into our house. If I were to jump on you, I would have jumped on you!"
Chai Shibo shuddered. "Forget it. I can't afford such a beauty. It's a pity for my eighth brother to become the topic of conversation among these people."
He asked maliciously, "Who do you think Duke Lu will marry Wan Qi'er to?"
Chu Yun snorted, "Duke Lu is powerful, and there are plenty of people who want to marry Wan Qi'er. Don't be fooled by the righteous expressions of those people below. If Duke Lu really takes a fancy to her, they will definitely go home and light fireworks with joy."
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