"Alright, Mingyu! Just tell me straight up. What do you want? Otherwise, how about I grant you a marriage? It's with that girl you mentioned last time, whose name is Gu something."
He remembered that Sheng Mingyu had done a lot to marry her.
He took this opportunity to fulfill Sheng Mingyu's wish.
Du Changming was already feeling uneasy, and after hearing what the emperor said, he immediately retorted, "Father, please think twice! His Highness is still young, and it's really not appropriate for him to marry a princess so soon. Why not wait a little longer?"
Everyone knows what Gu Yunni's fate is like. Combined with the rewards Sheng Mingyu had received before, I'm afraid everyone thought that the dynasty was going to change.
But what he said was strange. Sheng Mingyu already had a prince's wife before. Although she was unlucky in marriage, they got married at that time and Du Changming didn't seem to have any objections.
The emperor stood up solemnly when facing Du Changming. "Huh? You're still young? You're about the same age as the Crown Prince. If he gets a Crown Princess, then you should be a Crown Princess. First get married, then build a career. How can you build a career without a family?"
Don't think that he doesn't know what Du Changming is thinking. He just wants to stop him from thinking about it.
Du Changming objected, but Sheng Mingyu couldn't wait to agree. "Thank you, Your Majesty. I think this reward is just right. I also want to discuss this matter with Your Majesty again."
This is what he has always wanted in his heart. He would do anything to marry Gu Yunni.
Du Changming was at a loss as to what to do after hearing their conversation, so he interrupted them directly, "No! Father, please think twice! How about we make a decision tomorrow? Please listen to my advice, I am thinking about you."
He didn't care about etiquette, he had to keep his position as crown prince.
Although he didn't want to rely on Gu Yunni, she was indeed his last life-saving talisman now.
Du Changming's behavior was so strange that it attracted the attention of his subordinates, who were all a little curious.
"What's going on? It's just a marriage arranged for His Royal Highness, so why is he so excited? It can't be these two brothers..."
In a short time, rumors spread throughout the court.
The main reason was that Du Changming's performance was too outrageous, forcing them to think in other directions.
The eunuch standing next to the emperor had the best ears, and an embarrassed look appeared on his face.
Seeing the emperor's expression becoming increasingly grim, the eunuch had no choice but to intervene, "Ahem, my lords, please remember that this is court time, not a place for casual discussions. Please restrain yourself."
These adults really don’t know the rules. How dare they not look at the emperor’s face?
When the court officials heard this, they immediately became serious and did not dare to say anything more extreme.
No matter what you think in your heart, you cannot show any of it in front of the emperor.
"Alright, since the Crown Prince is so against it, I will not grant you the marriage today. Prince, we will discuss your reward tomorrow. Crown Prince, please follow me in. I want to ask you why you are so worried!"
The emperor's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and he took Du Changming into the back hall.
Du Changming only now realized how outrageous his actions were. He felt uneasy and worried that he would not be able to escape punishment today.
Seeing that there was no one around, the emperor no longer gave Du Changming face and shouted, "Kneel down!"
"Father!" Du Changming looked grim. Why did he become so impulsive today? Was he controlled by something?
Perhaps because he was often exposed to the mysterious arts, he couldn't help but have doubts in his heart.
The emperor sat in his seat and calmed down for a long time. When his temper had almost subsided, he began to persuade Du Changming.
"I know you like Gu Yunni, but don't you think about it? That was the marriage arranged by the prince. These two have been living together for a long time! Do you have to like only Gu Yunni? Can't you two brothers like others? There are so many girls from noble families waiting for you to choose!"
He knew the rumors outside and also knew Gu Yunni's fate.
Such a person should indeed be matched with the prince, but it is obvious that Gu Yunni and Sheng Mingyu are the ones who love each other.
He didn't want his son to live a miserable life for the rest of his life.
Du Changming lowered his head, not daring to reveal his facial expression. He only dared to admit his mistake, "Father, I like Gu Yunni too much, which is why I spoke so rudely today. Please don't be angry."
No matter what he was thinking, what he did today was indeed a bit impulsive and embarrassing.
Du Changming also persuaded the emperor with both reason and emotion, first stating his stance, then showing his pitiful appearance, "Father, please take pity on me and leave Gu Yunni to me, okay? I'm also concerned about this position. If Gu Yunni's fate is matched with that of the Crown Prince, I'm afraid I won't dare to stay in the position of Crown Prince in the future."
My father has always been well-informed and must know what the rumors are.
He was forced into a corner, otherwise how could he make such an impulsive decision?
The emperor also knew that this was the problem.
"My son! Do you believe in fate or in your father? Since your father has passed the throne to you, he will definitely not let anyone else take it. Besides, how can you, the crown prince, not even be able to keep the throne?"
The emperor was also confused now. He still believed in this fate theory, but he didn't say so to Du Changming.
After all, it was because of the dragon's power in his destiny that he was able to sit in this position.
Du Changming was anxious, "Father!"
The emperor still felt a little reluctant in the end, and made a promise to Du Changming, "Alright! I can hold off on the marriage for now, but you have to let me see if you can win Gu Yunni over. If not, don't blame me for not giving you face. You are the daughter of the Phoenix, and even if I force the marriage, you will not gain any benefits."
Although this matter is a bit unfair to Sheng Mingyu, he will find a way to make up for it in the future.
Gu Yunni has been sitting in the front hall waiting since Sheng Mingyu went to court today.
I originally wanted to congratulate him, but seeing Sheng Mingyu coming back listlessly, I became a little curious.
"What's wrong? Why do you look so gloomy? Shouldn't His Majesty be rewarding you?"
"It's okay!" Sheng Mingyu was in a bad mood, so his tone naturally became bad as well.
Even if he wanted to be more gentle with Gu Yunni, he couldn't force her back.
Gu Yunni stopped attacking him and asked the eunuch next to him, "Tell me quickly, what's going on with your prince?"
This eunuch has always been with Sheng Mingyu. If anything happened, he would definitely know.
"This..." The eunuch looked embarrassed. He looked at Sheng Mingyu and then at Gu Yunni, not knowing whether he should say it or not.
Sheng Mingyu regards Gu Yunni as very important, but this is related to the reputation of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Should he tell the truth?
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