The emperor kept smiling as he spoke, but his eyes were unusually cold.
He did not hide the threat in his words and expression. If Prince Kang dared to say that Emperor Taizu was wrong, then the emperor would directly reject the marriage between Prince Kang and Gu Yun'er.
“…” Two blazing flames burned in Chu You’s eyes, his blood surged, and the anger in his heart surged like a wave, almost bursting out, but he held back in the end.
The atmosphere suddenly turned cold.
Thinking about his cousin's instructions, Chu You took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and endured it, his face was tense and had turned blue with anger.
He nodded stiffly and said seriously, "My royal brother is right. Marriage requires mutual consent."
Chu You's face was gloomy. On the contrary, the emperor's smile deepened, and he was still as gentle and elegant as usual.
The emperor nodded with a look of satisfaction, and sighed in a tone of an elder brother who is like a father: "In the blink of an eye, the seventh prince is about to get married, and his temperament has become calmer and more sensible than before."
"The Queen Mother can rest assured."
Every word and sentence was like a needle piercing Chu You's heart. Chu You's breathing was heavy and his cheeks were stretched tight from biting his teeth.
They did not deliberately lower their voices during this conversation, and the people around who were listening attentively could hear it clearly with complicated expressions.
As everyone knows, the emperor has a good temper and the Da Jing Dynasty attaches great importance to filial piety. Whether it was when the previous emperor was alive or after the emperor ascended the throne, he has always been filial and tolerant to the empress dowager and avoided her sharp edge.
But today, the emperor had the courage to refute the empress dowager's opinion in public.
The eldest prince will not marry a girl from an aristocratic family. The emperor's words are not only directed at the empress dowager, but also have the flavor of a direct challenge to the aristocratic family.
Yu Chaoyun muttered to himself in despair: "The eldest prince will not marry a girl from an aristocratic family."
"So, I can't?"
As he spoke, Yu Chaoyun turned his head and looked at Gu Yunmeng beside him. His eyes turned red and he said in a trembling voice, "Menmeng, I don't need the identity of a daughter of an aristocratic family..."
"Chao Yun." Seeing that Yu Chao Yun's face was pale and his body was shaking slightly, Gu Yun'er felt a little sympathy.
She couldn't help but sigh: Yu Chaoyun really has deep affection for the eldest prince.
A person can choose the person with whom he or she will spend his or her life, but cannot choose his or her parents. No one's life experience can ever be controlled by himself or herself, just like herself.
She is no worse than anyone else, but because of her background, it is as if she has a hidden illness that she cannot tell others about, and she will never be able to hold her head up in front of Gu Yanfei.
Gu Yunyan pursed her lips and looked up at Chu You in front of her.
Chu You stood tall and straight beside Empress Dowager Yuan, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, or like a towering mountain. In his bones, he exuded an invincible aura as if Mount Tai was pressing down on one's head.
He marched forward bravely for her, he stood tall for her.
She believed in him, and she also believed that she could be happy.
Love is a matter between two people, and background should never be an obstacle.
If I can do this, Yu Chaoyun can do it too! Gu Yunyan leaned close to Yu Chaoyun's ear and whispered soothingly, "Chaoyun, I will help you."
Yu Chaoyun raised her head holding the handkerchief, her eyes sparkling with crystal tears and a few tears on her eyelashes, as bright as the moon and so charming.
She hummed softly, pressed the corners of her eyes with her handkerchief, looked past Gu Yunmeng to the front, and sighed with a bit of envy: "Menmeng, Prince Kang is looking at you."
Gu Yun'er turned around and looked at Chu You again, her eyes sparkling.
Gu Yunmeng and Chu You stared at each other in mid-air, their eyes full of affection and sweetness.
Chu You's heart softened.
His Meng'er only thinks of him in her heart. Just for her, what does it matter if he suffers a little bit of grievance at this moment?
Chu You put aside all the thoughts in his mind and gave Gu Yunyan a loving smile, telling her not to worry, they would be married soon. His mother had already promised him personally.
Empress Dowager Yuan glanced at her son, her eyes darkened, and she said to the emperor in a lukewarm tone, "Then I would like to thank the emperor for his concern for Prince Kang."
Empress Dowager Yuan's face was calm and she was holding her breath.
Her son should have married a princess who could be helpful to him. But now, not only could Gu Yunman not help her son, but she became his weak spot, causing him to be restricted because of Gu Yunman time and time again.
She had to choose a concubine for her son as soon as possible.
"No, Seventh Brother is also my brother." The emperor smiled faintly and said sarcastically, while winking at Chu Yi beside him.
What he meant was, son, if you like the girl, go and tell her as soon as possible. Strike while the iron is hot. As her father, I can grant you the marriage today. With your great-aunt Fengyang here, the Queen Mother won't dare to cry or make a fuss.
The emperor didn't say a word, but just a look revealed a thousand twists and turns of words, as if he was nagging his son for a long time, and the fatherly love was almost written on his face.
Chu Yi curled his lips in laughter, with a smile in his eyes.
The palace maids nearby were all silent, and the atmosphere was a little depressing.
"On the first day of the new year," the emperor waved to Chu Yi in a good mood and whispered in his ear, "Don't stay here to accompany me, an old man. Go and play with them."
Although the emperor said "they", his eyes were clear.
He patted Chu Yi's arm lovingly.
Chu Yi smiled slightly and responded: "Father, I will go then."
The emperor narrowed his eyes in a smile.
That's right! If you like a girl, it's useless to just stand here and watch! Chu Yi turned around and walked towards Gu Yanfei, and stopped only when he was seven or eight steps away from her.
Gu Yanfei turned his back to him and threw another arrow at the iron pot.
The arrow hit the ear of the iron kettle accurately, just as cleanly and neatly.
"What a great 'piercing the ears'!" Lu Qin clapped his hands and said, "You shot three arrows, and used three different tricks. What do you plan to do with the next arrow? 'Leaning on the pole' or 'Bringing the toughness'?"
"Guess?" Gu Yanfei said these two words to Lu Qin with a smile. When he turned around, he saw Chu Yi not far away from the corner of his eye, and the two looked at each other.
Not only Gu Yanfei, but others also saw him.
Wei Jiaoniang rolled her eyes, covered her mouth and smiled, shaking her hands and jokingly said, "No more playing, no more playing, Yan Fei always wins, we won't play with her anymore."
"Yan Fei, go find 'someone else' to play with!"
Wei Jiaoniang was very brave. She pushed Gu Yanfei's shoulders with both hands and pushed her away. She emphasized the word "others" on purpose, winked at her, and smiled like a sunflower.
(End of this chapter)
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