Chapter 75: A Marriage or Death If he insists on leaving, the only choice is...

Ji Zhiyang's words were like a sharp knife piercing Gu Huai's heart.

Gu Huai's eyes flashed with pain. He clenched his fists and looked at the furious Ji Zhiyang in front of him. His heart felt a sharp pain. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something soothing, but he didn't know what to say. Okay.

After a long while, he managed to squeeze out a sentence: "I... just want you to stay in the palace..." I don't want to see you staying with another man.

Ji Zhiyang curled his lips sarcastically, "Stay in the palace?" He mocked, "What are you going to do in the palace? Wait for you to get married, and serve you and your princess?"

Gu Huai shook his head and explained, "No! I have never had such an idea..." He lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes covering the emotions in his eyes, "I have no choice but to get married. The imperial decree has been issued, and I cannot refuse." He held Ji Zhiyang's shoulders, "I will take care of the matter of marrying a wife, and I will never let you suffer any injustice."

After saying that, he suddenly thought of something and looked up at Ji Zhiyang, "You promised me before that no matter what happens, you will not leave the palace."

Ji Zhiyang was stunned when he heard Yan, then he sneered and said, "Your Majesty promised me that you would not marry a wife. Now, aren't you going to marry one?"

I choked with regret.

"It's different..."

"What's the difference?" Ji Zhiyang asked, "You were betrothed during the Spring Hunt, and everyone knew it, except me? Me? Don't I even have the right to know the truth?"

Ever since Gu Huaichun came back from the hunt, the servants in the mansion looked at him strangely. Some showed pity, some showed contempt, and some even took pleasure in his misfortune...

Now that I think about it, when those people knew that Gu Huai was going to get married, they must have thought that he was the male pet that Gu Huai kept in the mansion.

How do they view him? Do they think he is a lowly thing, someone who has no status and yet dares to climb into Gu Huai's bed? Or do they think he is deliberately seducing Gu Huai and trying to get close to her?

What? Now that Gu Huai is about to get married, he still shamelessly lingers and refuses to leave?

Ji Zhiyang got angrier and angrier, his eyes reddened, "Now that things have come to this, you still want to trap me in the palace? Do you still want me to see you get married and watch your wedding night with my own eyes?" He shouted at the top of his lungs, "Do you think it's fun to treat me like a fool and play with me in your hands? How have you been looking at me during this time? Do you think I'm stupid and easy to deceive? Do you believe me just because I say a few words?"

"How do the servants in the palace view me? Do they all think I'm stupid and pathetic?" Ji Zhiyang gritted his teeth and spoke word by word, "I don't owe you anything, right? I can't control you if you want to marry, but you have no right to deprive me of my freedom."

His tone was filled with resentment and accusation. Gu stared at him blankly, and after a while, he found his voice again, "You misunderstood... me?..."

"That's enough!" Ji Zhiyang shouted coldly, "I will leave tomorrow morning and never set foot in the palace again."

After he finished speaking, he was about to leave, but his wrist was suddenly tightened. He looked down and saw Gu Huai holding him. He shook his arm hard, but still couldn't break free. He frowned and said, "Let go!"

Gu Huai held onto him tightly, not letting go, with extremely complex emotions flashing in his eyes, including pain, guilt, and helplessness...

He stared at him. "I really had no choice. During the Spring Hunt, I expressed my feelings to my father. He was furious and offered me a marriage, but I didn't agree. He used your life to force me to make a choice. On the day I returned home, my father sent someone to announce the decree. The decrees of marriage and death arrived at the same time. I had no choice. If I didn't want to get married, the decree of death would be issued, and my father would kill you..."

As he said this, his expression was mournful, his deep and handsome face was filled with fatigue, his eyes were even a little red, as if tears were about to burst out in the next second.

He choked up, his voice gradually trembling, "I'm sorry... I really have no choice... I didn't mean to hide it from you, I just didn't know how to tell you... I've tried a lot these days, but it's still useless..."

Ji Zhiyang's body stiffened slightly, and he stared blankly at Gu Huai.

So...that's how it is.

He suddenly remembered Gu Huaichun's abnormal behavior on the day he returned home from hunting.

Yes! What can he have? What can he do...

Han Jingzhi is right? If it were me?, I? wouldn't have a choice.

In this world, who can challenge the imperial edict?

Emperor Yizhen didn't like to associate with men, so how could he allow his son to spend his whole life with a man?

Gu Huai was innocent...but he could not bear to see Gu Huai with another woman, to see them? The couple was in love and sweet.

If he wasn't a prince, but just a commoner, it would be great... But he happened to be a royal family member, and why can't the royal family in this world marry a man...

After a moment's silence, Ji Zhiyang let out a breath, closed his eyes, slowly pushed away Gu Huai's hand, turned around and walked towards the bedroom.

Gu Huai ran forward and grabbed Ji Zhiyang, "You won't leave, right?" He seemed to be afraid of losing something? Something important? He grabbed him with extra force, as if Ji Zhiyang would disappear if he wasn't careful.

Ji Zhiyang tilted his head and looked at him quietly.

Gu Huai's heartbeat quickened, and he stared at Ji Zhiyang's dark and deep eyes with bated breath, as if he wanted to see through these eyes to see his true thoughts deep inside. But Ji Zhiyang's face was calm, and he could never see through what he was thinking.

Could it be that he really wants to leave?

Gu Huai's heart suddenly shrank.

He panicked, "I know it's my fault. Don't leave. I know the marriage is a done deal and I can't change anything. But I promise you that I will only have you in this life and will never touch anyone else! Do you believe me... don't leave." He tightened his grip on Ji Zhiyang's arm a little more, and his tone was almost pleading.

As long as you don't leave, as long as you stay with me.

In the past, when he saw others obsessed with love, he sneered and even thought that those people were childish and ridiculous. But now it was his turn. He just realized that some love didn't need any reason at all and could make people crazy. Especially when Ji Zhiyang said he wanted to leave, he actually felt extremely panicked...

He had imagined what kind of person he would spend his life with, perhaps the daughter of a high-ranking official or a noble, or a daughter of a noble family...

He thought he was high and mighty, the object of others' pursuit and flattery, and would not put all his thoughts on any one person... But until he met Ji Zhiyang, this man who appeared inexplicably and said he loved him, he didn't know why he fell in love with him without knowing why...

The pleading look in Gu Huai's eyes made Ji Zhiyang's heart inexplicably soften.

He had never seen such care.

In the past, his attitude was unpredictable, as if he didn't care about anything. Later, when the two expressed their feelings to each other, Ji Zhiyang also felt that he would never take the initiative to show weakness... He thought he would try to keep her, but he never thought he would do it in such a humble manner...

The fear and anxiety on Gu Huai's face were clearly visible.

He is scared.

It seemed as if Ji Zhiyang would abandon him in the next moment.

At this moment, Ji Zhiyang knew that Gu Huai really cared about him.

He is a prince, high and mighty, if he doesn't really like her, why would he be so humble?

Maybe he should give each other another chance...

Ji Zhiyang lowered his eyelids and gently pulled out his arm. "It's getting late, go to bed early." He didn't say anything else and walked towards the bedroom.

Gu Huai didn't hear the answer, stood there for a moment, then chased after him, grabbed Ji Zhiyang's arm, and asked, "You're not leaving, right?"

Not? When he got a positive answer, he became more and more flustered.

He confessed that he had done everything he could say and do. If Ji Zhiyang still insisted on leaving, what should he do? The only option he could think of was to imprison him...

Ji Zhiyang stopped and glanced at him sideways, "I won't leave for now."

Gu Huai opened his mouth slightly, stunned for a moment, pupils dilated instantly? "Then are you still leaving the house tomorrow?"

Ji Zhiyang knew what he wanted to ask was whether he would go out with Ye Chuan tomorrow. Thinking of him getting married, Ji Zhiyang felt annoyed, "Didn't you say you wouldn't restrict my freedom?"

I choked with regret.

Ji Zhiyang walked into the bedroom with a wave of his sleeves, and Gu Huai followed him into the room.

"Go back and have some rest. I'm tired too."

"..." Gu Huai pursed his lips, "Okay..."

Ji Zhiyang watched Gu Huai walk out without looking back, and angrily turned over to the bed, covering his head with the quilt. Feeling inexplicably wronged, he clenched his fist and slammed it hard on the bed.

Is he a fool? Me? Just let him rest and he'll just go?

Why is he so obedient on weekdays?

I?ve already said I won’t leave the palace, shouldn’t he have given me a good explanation and then comforted me before leaving?

What? I am the only one in this world. Since he wants to marry, shouldn't he tell me? How will he arrange for his princess in the future?

Gu Huai returned to the bedroom and lay on the bed in a daze.

Although Ji Zhiyang agreed to stay, he was still worried. He didn't want Ji Zhiyang to go out with Ye Chuan, but he couldn't stop him...

He tossed and turned all night and couldn't sleep.

The next day, not long after breakfast, Ye Chuan came to the palace to pick up Ji Zhiyang. After watching Ji Zhiyang leave the palace, the gloom between his brows lingered.

He was restless and finally ordered someone to prepare a carriage and went to Xianxiang Tower.

Han Jingzhi was busy greeting guests. When he saw Gu Huai at the door, he was startled at first, then he walked up to him and said with a smile: "Why is the prince here? Are you here to see Yang Yang? Unfortunately, he didn't come today. I... "

Gu Huai pursed his lips, "...I have something to ask Boss Han."

Han Jing was stunned and raised his eyebrows, "Oh? What's the matter, Lord? Just tell me directly."

Gu Huai opened his mouth, hesitating for a while before he said with a sigh, "Boss Han, can I have a word with you?"

Han Jingzhi nodded.

The two moved to the private room.

After sitting down, Han Jingzhi looked at him for a long time, "What do you want, Your Majesty?"

"This king...he..." Gu Huai hesitated, still not knowing how to express himself.

Han Jingzhi looked at his expression and vaguely guessed something. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Your Highness, are you here because of Yangyang's matter?"

Gu Huai hummed softly.

But I still don't know what to do? How can I explain the reason to Han Jingzhi?

Whenever Ji Zhiyang had time, he would go to Xianxianglou almost every day and had a very good relationship with Han Jingzhi.

It was definitely right for him to come to him for help, but he didn't know how to ask.

Han Jingzhi asked directly, "Is the prince unhappy because Yang Yangde knew that you were going to get married, so he came to me to give me advice?"