Chapter 466 Liao Jiu, you are so outrageous!
In addition, Jiang Lianzhu herself did not want to deny it, nor did she want to distance herself from Liao Jiu. Others were embarrassed to ask her. If they asked her, she might have told it directly.
She usually goes in and out with Liao Jiu, and doesn't seem to be avoiding suspicion.
Liao Jiu had never thought about it this way. Otherwise, when the outside world said that he was not interested in women, Jiang Lianzhu felt that she couldn't believe it. What a fool Liao Jiu? He is not interested in women?
Later, I gradually discovered that Gou Liaojiu really didn't even have a maid around him, and he had almost no female friends. So far, he had only met the eldest princess, and when she wanted to get close to him, he ignored her.
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But at this moment, what does Xuanxiu's provocative look mean?
Jiang Lianzhu had a bad feeling.
Then the Emperor Xuan, who was sitting at the highest seat in the upper hall, continued, "The Six Gates played an indispensable role in the Baihua Tower incident. Governor Liao is now over twenty years old and still unmarried. Madam Zhou has come to me with a petition, begging me to grant him a marriage. I intend to marry my beloved, the eldest princess Xuanxiu, to Liao Jiu..."
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience was excited.
They started whispering to each other.
"I've known for a long time that Princess Xuanxiu and Governor Liao would have something going on...Princess Xuanxiu has been waiting for Governor Liao for several years..."
"That's right, I go to the Qingning Marquis Mansion every few days..."
"Princess Xuanxiu's intentions are known to most of the capital. It is said that she once warned the ladies of noble families who were interested in Governor Liao. In the past, those who went to the Liao family to propose marriage were so crowded that no one dared to go anymore."
"The marriage is finally granted. Governor Liao will be the prince consort from now on. He's at the peak of his career! Wow, I'm so envious."
"I'm really envious. Princess Xuanxiu is the eldest princess of our Da'an Kingdom. She's beautiful and talented. She's a role model for ladies in Da'an Kingdom and the dream of so many young men..."
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At the upper hall, officials on both sides were congratulating Liao Jiu.
Liao Jiu looked anxiously in the direction of Jiang Lianzhu, and Jiang Lianzhu was also looking at him tentatively.
Liao Jiu was so anxious that he was sweating. He shook his head silently at Jiang Lianzhu, indicating that he was not aware of the situation.
Jiang Lianzhu had an idea in her mind. Was Xuan Huang planning a surprise attack?
No wonder Xuanxiu looked strange, it meant she knew about it in advance.
Everyone's eyes were now on Liao Jiu, but he didn't move. Someone even reminded him, "Governor Liao, the emperor is waiting. Why don't you thank him quickly?"
Even after being reminded several times, Liao Jiu showed no intention of standing up to express his gratitude.
At this time, Madam Zhou, who was sitting at the women's table, stood up joyfully and said, "I, your humble servant, am grateful for your family's safety. Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting us this marriage! Long live the Emperor."
He bowed deeply.
Princess Xuanxiu beside her also stood up shyly and bowed, "Thank you, father."
Only Liao Jiu, the person involved, had not yet said anything, and everyone's gazes turned to him again.
Dabao, who was beside Xuanhuang, couldn't help but clench his fists under his sleeves, showing a rare emotion.
Erbao, who was originally playing happily beside Lin Ziyi, also became quiet and watched everything coldly.
This princess wants to steal their stepfather???
Xuanhuang grants random marriages? ?
Or did Liao Jiu want to have the best of both worlds? Marry the princess while also wanting to marry their mother?
Nanbao was young and didn't know much. She didn't quite understand what an arranged marriage meant, but when she heard everyone congratulating Liao Jiu and the eldest princess, she stopped eating and drinking and frowned.
The atmosphere on the scene went from being heated to gradually becoming quiet because Liao Jiu did not respond.
At this moment, the singers and dancers on the stage all felt the suffocating oppression, and they wisely stepped aside.
Everyone was silent.
Xuan Huang's face also darkened.
The eunuch beside him, Eunuch De, shouted at Liao Jiu, who was still sitting there silently, "Governor Liao? The emperor is waiting for you to speak!"
Liao Jiu slowly stood up and knelt before the Emperor Xuan, "Your Majesty, I cannot accept this arranged marriage. I am not worthy of the princess."
The whole audience... was silent.
Then, Mrs. Zhou screamed, "Wuyang, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Mrs. Zhou was so shocked that after she screamed, her whole body shook and she almost fainted. She was so scared.
The others were terrified, but they covered their mouths and dared not make a sound.
When Emperor Xuan granted the marriage just now, it was a great joyous occasion and people dared to talk about it out loud, as a way of congratulating and showing their support. Emperor Xuan was in high spirits and would not care about it.
Now Xuan Huang's face is so gloomy that water can drip out of it. Anyone who dares to utter a word doesn't want to live anymore. I will be the first to attack you.
Liao Jiu is blatantly disobeying the emperor's order! This is a capital crime!
No matter how successful he is, no matter how much he is favored by the emperor, if he openly disregards the emperor's reputation, he will be thrown into jail in minutes, which is a lenient sentence. In serious cases, he will be dragged out and beheaded.
Duke Zhou was not far away, so anxious that his throat was smoking. What a disappointing grandson he had!
He was fine at ordinary times and had no problems at all, but at the critical moment, he could cause such trouble. It was really unexpected. If he had a heart disease, he would have had a seizure at this moment.
Duke Zhou coughed lightly, "Your Majesty... please calm down... Wuyang is a bit stubborn, and his brain doesn't work well sometimes. Don't be angry with him. Just come around. I'll go down and persuade him."
The former prime minister who was known as the most eloquent and sharp-tongued person in Da'an Kingdom, could not speak clearly and had to hold his tongue.
Xuan Huang just found a little step...
Finally, Liao Jiu said, "Your Majesty, I already have someone in my heart. I am not worthy of the princess. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. Please forgive me, Princess."
Everyone...
Xuanhuang...
Duke Zhou...
Duke Zhou lost his balance and fell backwards. Fortunately, his eldest son, Prime Minister Zhou, was quick to support him.
It's not that easy to commit suicide.
His lips trembled a few times. He felt that Liao Jiu was courting death and no one could stop him, so he suppressed the words on the tip of his tongue.
Princess Xuanxiu, who was sitting at the female seat in the lower hall, was in tears and heartbroken.
She choked with sobs and pointed at Liao Jiu, "Brother Wuyang, you are really going too far!"
What was wrong with her that made him despise and humiliate her like this? She had no face left in public.
From then on, everyone who mentioned her would laugh at her.
She was the eldest princess and was offered a marriage, but she was rejected!
The rest of my life will be spent in shame!
Liao Jiu remained expressionless no matter who said it. "I'm sorry, Princess Xuanxiu, I'm not worthy of you."
Xuan Huang only reacted now.
He hadn't even caught his breath before.
He lifted his sleeves and overturned the cups and plates in front of him onto the ground, "Liao Jiu, how dare you!"
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