As a favorite of the emperor, Chen Shaoyun could tell what the emperor was thinking at a glance.
He smiled wryly, wondering how he could possibly have such thoughts.
Others might not know, but how could he not know that Cen Xiao had faked his death?
However, he did have a little selfish motive in doing this. Once the Empress made the announcement to the world, Yang Cui would have no way to back out.
Yang Cui is still young. If Cen Xiao really gets into trouble in the future, she will still have the opportunity to find a suitable husband. She is still young and has countless opportunities in the future.
Those who are alive are the most important!
Chen Shaoyun said, "We know that Lord De'an is deeply devoted, but Prince Qingyang may not think the same way."
Everyone fell into deep thought.
Yang Cui was indeed outstanding, and Hu Guangxiao was indeed old, but in the eyes of the world, for a woman who had been married three times, marrying Hu Guangxiao (Hui Pin's second brother) was already a great honor.
But Yang Cui refused!
What outsiders think is unimportant; what matters is what the Prince of Qingyang thinks. Will he suspect that Cen Xiao is not dead? Will he suspect that Yang Cui actually knew Cen Xiao was alright, which is why she rejected such a "good" marriage offer?
Although Chen Shaoyun had his own selfish motives, he did ask the question out of consideration for the greater good.
“Father, what Lord Chen said makes sense. I think Your Majesty should not agree to the request of Lady De’an.”
"I second that proposal."
...
That afternoon, the Empress sent someone to tell Yang Cui that the Emperor had not agreed!
The reason is that she is still young and has a long road ahead of her.
Is that really the case?
Yang Cui had a feeling that something was wrong...
Although the Empress did not announce it to the world, the news that Yang Cui deeply loved Cen Xiao and would remain unmarried for his sake still spread.
Cen Xiao was willing to marry into Yang Cui's family, and didn't even have a single concubine in his harem. Now that Yang Cui is no longer willing to marry for him, it's not surprising to the world.
The women envied their relationship, but also felt sorry for their deep affection that was ultimately short-lived.
At this time, news of Yang Cui's rejection of Hu Guangxiao was leaked by someone.
Hu Guangxiao was furious. He had no feelings for Yang Cui. He had told his family from the beginning that Yang Cui was too capable and not suitable for him.
Unexpectedly, his family not only ignored him, but his mother even went directly to Consort Hui and asked her to act as matchmaker!
And to make matters worse, he was rejected!! Rejected by a woman who had been married three times!!
This is incredibly embarrassing!
No one said anything about Yang Cui, but many people felt that Hu Guangxiao's actions were unethical. General Cen had only been dead for a few days, and the seven-day mourning period hadn't even passed yet, and he was already in such a hurry? Was he even human?
Hu Guangxiao didn't want to face these rumors, so he said he was sick and asked for leave, intending to wait until the storm had passed before making any further statements.
Zhang Junlan also heard these rumors and became very anxious. He felt that many people were definitely eyeing Yang Cui, and that his good looks and education did not seem to give him any significant advantage.
Yang Cui stays in the general's mansion every day and doesn't come out, so he doesn't have a chance to show off in front of her.
Extremely distressed, Zhang Junlan began to loiter around the General's Mansion every day, hoping to find an opportunity to get close to Yang Cui.
After staking out for several days, Yang Cui didn't see him, but she did see the person who had flashed by at the General's Mansion that day...
This time I saw it clearly and unmistakably, it really is her!
She was actually at the General's Mansion!
Zhang Junlan was so shocked his jaw almost dropped.
After the initial shock, I suddenly remembered what happened between us back then. Maybe she could help me with my situation with Yang Cui. Maybe she was my breakthrough point!
Thinking of this, Zhang Junlan felt an intense excitement, as if Yang Cui was already his.
But his joy lasted less than two minutes before a bucket of swill poured over him, leaving him completely chilled.
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