He had found out in advance that Sheng Mingyu was not at home, so he dared to make such a fuss. Now that he is back, what should he do?
"Your Highness, why are you back so early? Didn't you go outside the city to inspect the military camp? But is there nothing wrong with the camp?"
His tone suddenly changed, and he lost his arrogant demeanor. He wanted to bow his head to the dust.
He has a chance of winning against anyone, except Sheng Mingyu, where he has no chance at all.
"The military camp outside the city is naturally fine. Could it be that the Marquis is hoping for something bad to happen and chaos to happen in the capital? How could this prince not have noticed that the Marquis has such a big plan? He is really hiding it very well."
Sheng Mingyu's words made Marquis Changping feel choked in his chest, unable to breathe up or down.
After a long pause, he continued to talk to Sheng Mingyu, "Your Highness, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. If your words today were to reach His Majesty, you would sentence me to death. I have no grudges against you in the past or in the present, so you shouldn't hurt me like this."
There was a hint of anger in his tone, and he didn't care whether he would offend Sheng Mingyu. Saving his life was the most important thing.
"How would I know if the death penalty will be imposed? I'm just following the Marquis of Changping's words. If you insist on trying to defame me in front of His Majesty, I'm afraid I won't be able to convince you otherwise."
Sheng Mingyu had a sarcastic smile on his face and didn't take his threat seriously at all.
A mere Changping Marquis dares to provoke him? What a joke.
"you!"
Marquis Changping's face turned pale and he pointed at Sheng Mingyu, speechless.
That was the fact, he couldn't argue with it.
"Why? Are you dissatisfied, Lord? I am not the kind of person who is unreasonable. I will go to the palace and ask His Majesty for an imperial decree to see whether my consort wants to go home with you or stay in the Prince's Mansion."
Sheng Mingyu's eyes were extremely sharp when he said this.
On the way back, he had already asked Mo Qing what happened in front of the mansion gate. He was disgusted when he heard the reason.
Marquis Changping looked away, his face pale as he hurriedly tried to stop him.
"Don't! If the Crown Princess doesn't want to go back with me, then forget it. There's no need to bring this up before His Majesty. His Majesty is so busy with all sorts of things, how can he possibly care about such trivial matters every day?"
"I'm glad to know." Sheng Mingyu looked sarcastic and walked into the mansion with Gu Yunni, not wanting to give face to the people behind him anymore.
But things did not always go as planned. As soon as the two of them stepped into the mansion, they heard the sound of hurried horse hooves from behind.
"Prince, please stay. His Majesty has a decree."
The eunuch on horseback shouted loudly, and Sheng Mingyu was stopped. He looked at Gu Yunni with confusion, and they both turned around.
Marquis Changping shuddered, and a very bad premonition arose in his heart.
He just came here to cause some minor trouble. It’s unlikely that it would reach the ears of His Majesty so soon, right?
"I wonder what important matter has brought you to the Prince's residence? If Your Majesty has something to ask, why not summon this Prince to the palace? Why bother bringing the imperial decree with such fanfare?"
Because of what happened yesterday, Sheng Mingyu's attitude towards the eunuchs in the palace became much better.
In the past, he would not have taken these people seriously at all.
"Of course, it's an order to support His Royal Highness. What's happening outside has already reached His Majesty's ears."
The eunuch didn't dare to delay and saluted Sheng Mingyu.
No matter in the past or in the future, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is someone they cannot afford to offend.
"Oh? Your Majesty is so well-informed. It hasn't been long since my Prince's Mansion ran into trouble, and the imperial decree from the palace has arrived. It seems that Your Majesty still cares about me."
A smile appeared on Sheng Mingyu's lips, and he looked at Changping Hou with ill intention.
Some people are so unlucky that even drinking water gets food stuck in their teeth.
Marquis Changping saw that Sheng Mingyu's eyes became even more panicked. He could not think of anything else that could make him so happy except scolding his will.
But he couldn't understand why the news outside the palace could reach the palace so quickly? Unless someone did it on purpose!
He glanced around but didn't find anyone suspicious.
"My Lord, why are you still standing there? Hurry and accept the order. This order from His Majesty is specifically for your family."
When it was Marquis Changping's turn, the eunuch changed his attitude, snorted softly, and looked down on him.
Marquis Changping was originally inconspicuous, but he always made trouble in front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
I wonder how this Marquis, being so stupid, can ensure that his mansion still exists?
"yes."
Marquis Changping forced himself to hold back his temper and knelt on the ground in an orderly manner, feeling very uneasy.
In the past six months, not a single imperial edict received by the Marquis' Mansion was good. I wonder what this time is about?
The eunuch was unwilling to waste time. He watched everyone kneel down, opened the imperial edict, and announced the above contents loudly.
The people around pricked up their ears, curious about what it was about.
"Gu Yunni is well-educated and well-mannered, and is a perfect match for His Royal Highness. If the Marquis of Changping continues to interfere and disrupt the engagement, and goes against my wishes, the hereditary title of the Marquis of Changping will be revoked, and the family will move out of Kyoto."
After reading the imperial edict, the eunuch glanced at Marquis Changping.
The content of the imperial edict was not excessive or harsh, but it was frightening.
The Marquis of Changping turned pale, and even his wife was surprised. It was just a little girl's matter, so why did it come before His Majesty and receive such a severe punishment?
"My Lord, have you heard clearly what the imperial edict says? We will not repeat any more instructions. As long as you follow the emperor's instructions, you will not be punished. If you insist on doing it your own way, then please do not blame His Majesty for not honoring our previous friendship."
After the eunuch asked this question, Marquis Changping finally came back to his senses and nodded helplessly.
"Your Majesty's suggestion is excellent. I will definitely follow His Majesty's instructions and will not cause any trouble for you."
"My Lord is sensible!"
The eunuch's mouth curled up into a satisfied smile, as if he had thought of something, and continued to speak.
"By the way, His Majesty also said something to me, but he didn't write an imperial edict. However, considering your status as Marquis of Changping, I might as well talk to you so that you can be prepared."
"Oh? Please go ahead, sir."
Marquis Changping looked puzzled, and Sheng Mingyu and Gu Yunni also became interested.
"His Majesty said that the two women in your family are too annoying. They always stir up trouble. If the Marquis really wants to maintain his position in the Marquisate, he might as well clean up the backyard. If the backyard is a mess, the Marquis will not be able to serve the front court."
Hearing this, Marquis Changping shifted his gaze to his wife and Kou Mingxue and fell into deep thought.
The two of them shuddered and turned pale. They wanted to beg for mercy, but considering so many people in front of them, they didn't dare to speak.
They can't bear to be despised by Marquis Changping again.
"Princess Consort and His Highness, please get up quickly. You two don't have to kneel. But don't forget His Majesty's instructions. The wedding will be held in three months. You two must prepare everything in these three months."
The eunuch turned around and gave them a few more instructions before mounting his horse and leaving for the palace.
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