"Why hasn't the Emperor arrived yet?"
Three days later, Jiang Yu arrived at the palace gate in the Empress Dowager's sedan chair, but after looking around, she did not see Gu Qingyan.
"Your Majesty, I sent someone to the Hall of Supreme Harmony when we were getting ready for the journey. It seems the Emperor was delayed by something." Wanji said, forcing himself to speak. What could possibly be causing such a delay?
It's obvious that the Emperor doesn't want to come.
"Very well, then I will welcome the two noble ladies here on behalf of the Emperor. You go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony and tell the Emperor that state affairs are of utmost importance. After you have dealt with them, go directly to the Zhaoning Palace."
Jiang Yu was aware of Gu Qingyan's thoughts, so she let Gu Qingyan have his way.
Soon, the two carriages gradually came into Jiang Yu's view.
Both carriages were extremely luxurious, and the guards protecting them were clearly highly skilled in martial arts. Each carriage was accompanied by dozens of servants.
The first person to step out of the carriage was Qin Ke'er. She was wearing a pale yellow ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), which made her look charming and lovely.
Sun Shu then got off the carriage. Compared to Qin Ke'er, Sun Shu was clearly more demure.
When Jiang Yu saw Sun Shu dressed in green, her eyes flickered almost imperceptibly.
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager of Dayu."
At the same time, a girl's voice, as clear as a wind chime, rang out, and a smile slowly appeared on Jiang Yu's face. "As expected of the eldest daughter of a noble family, her demeanor is different from that of ordinary people."
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager may call me Ke'er."
Qin Ke'er glanced behind Jiang Yu, then a hint of disappointment appeared on her face. "Why didn't I see Emperor Yu?"
Although Sun Shu didn't speak, she was subtly glancing at Jiang Yu.
"The Emperor originally intended to come with me to welcome you two, but he is too busy with court affairs to attend to them. Please go to Zhaoning Palace for a while first," Jiang Yu said slowly. "The Emperor will come over after he finishes his business."
Qin Ke'er and Sun Shu both nodded slightly upon hearing this.
Jiang Yu's sedan chair went first, followed slowly by two carriages. Thinking about the scene just now, a sneer appeared on Jiang Yu's face.
A blue-clad woman? Who told the Sun family's daughter that she was so fond of blue-clad women?
Because of Qin Ke'er and Sun Shu's arrival today, Gu Lin left Zhaoning Palace early without even exchanging a glance with them, acting as if he wanted to avoid them at all costs.
Tea had been served three or four times, and Jiang Yu was starting to lose patience when Yingzhi's voice finally rang out:
"The Emperor has arrived!"
In an instant, several gazes were fixed on Gu Qingyan as he stepped into the room.
......
Gu Qingyan was dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, with a white jade pendant around his waist and auspicious cloud boots on his feet.
He is tall and imposing, possessing all the advantages of both Jiang Yu and Gu Lin.
"I have met the Emperor of Yu."
Qin Ke'er's face flushed almost imperceptibly. "This humble girl, Qin Ke'er, has seen Emperor Yu today and finds his reputation to be well-deserved."
How could such a handsome young man be the scoundrel his father and elder brother described?
"So it's Miss Qin."
Gu Qingyan nodded distantly, and Sun Shu, who was standing to the side, darkened her eyes upon seeing this. "This humble girl is Sun Shu."
"Miss Sun."
After taking her seat, Sun Shu sipped her tea again, seemingly indicating that Emperor Yu was not interested in either of them.
“My father and elder brother have both visited Dayu before, and today it’s finally my turn.” Qin Ke’er was clearly much more enthusiastic. “Your Majesty, this Zhaoning Palace is truly magnificent.”
"She still seems to have the heart of a young girl."
Jiang Yu twitched the corners of her mouth. "Although you two have the pretext of a marriage alliance with the Emperor, I have thought about it and decided to arrange a residence for you near the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence. That would be more appropriate."
If it weren't for Qin Ke'er and Sun Shu being there, Gu Qingyan would have been so grateful that he would have hugged Jiang Yu's leg.
Very good!
As long as they don't live in the palace, anything goes.
Sun Shu's smile froze upon hearing this. "Do you live outside the palace?"
"You two can stay there, and if you have time, you can visit the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence." Jiang Yu was clearly not discussing this with the two of them; she had already decided on the matter.
"I am a little tired and would like to rest for a while."
After saying that, Gu Qingyan immediately stood up, "Then I will not disturb Mother's rest."
When Gu Qingyan walked out of Zhaoning Palace, he walked very fast.
Seeing that she couldn't keep up with Gu Qingyan's pace, Qin Ke'er quickly called out from behind, "Emperor Yu, wait."
Qin Ke'er stopped abruptly and bumped into Gu Qingyan's back. "Ouch, that hurts!"
With her nose bruised and red from the impact, Qin Ke'er's eyes immediately welled up with tears.
Are you alright?
Gu Qingyan gave Yingzhi a wink, and Yingzhi immediately said, "Quickly go and call the imperial physician to examine Miss Qin."
"I...I'm fine."
Qin Ke'er covered her nose with her hand while looking at Gu Qingyan, "I heard your real name is Gu Qingyan. Can I call you Brother Ayan?"
The veins on Gu Qingyan's forehead throbbed. "Miss Qin may call me Emperor Yu."
"You hate me?"
This realization left Qin Ke'er somewhat at a loss. She had been pampered by everyone since birth, and this was the first time she had ever been so kind to a stranger, and also the first time she had been rejected like this.
"Miss Qin, this is only our first meeting today. We're not even acquainted yet, so how could I possibly dislike you?"
"But...but it was clearly you who made my father send me here for a political marriage."
Qin Ke'er's face flushed red, but the Emperor Yu in front of her was simply... she liked him at first sight...
"If I remember correctly, it was the Qin family head who first proposed the marriage alliance." Gu Qingyan gave Qin Ke'er a deep look. "I have other matters to attend to at the Taihe Palace. Yingzhi will take you to the residence."
After saying that, Gu Qingyan turned and left.
Gu Qingyan's face was tense, and he couldn't smile at all.
Why is this happening in such a completely different way than he expected? Shouldn't they be the ones crying and making a scene, refusing to come to Dayu?
......
"Sister Ke'er, Emperor Yu must be a slow-to-warm-up person, don't be sad."
Sun Shu spoke slowly, gently comforting Qin Ke'er.
"Sister Shu, I'm not sad." Qin Ke'er wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Two years is enough time for him to understand me. Let's hurry back to the mansion and settle in. I still want to see Brother Yunmo."
Looking at Qin Ke'er's appearance, Sun Shu slowly clenched her fist under her sleeve.
She had been observing Emperor Yu for a long time and felt more and more that he was indeed a formidable character, just as her father and brothers had said.
Only a young emperor like him was worthy to be Sun Shu's husband.
Thinking of this, Sun Shu's lips curled up slightly. Qin Ke'er was raised by the Qin family and was ignorant of the ways of the world, but she was not a delicate flower.
Two daughters from noble families, but only one will ultimately become the Empress of Dayu.
Therefore, between her and Qin Ke'er, there can only be one winner.
"Sister Shu, I see the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence!"
Qin Ke'er spoke up excitedly, but Sun Shu composed herself upon seeing this, "Really? I'll take a look too."
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