"Well, I suppose you all have your own difficulties." Lin Xihe sighed helplessly, gently put down the puppy she was holding, straightened her slightly disheveled clothes, and then walked towards the main hall.
When she entered the main hall, she saw Gu Qinghuai sitting upright in the lower seat.
Upon seeing Lin Xihe enter, Gu Qinghuai immediately stood up, a gentle and friendly smile on his face.
"What are you doing here again?" Lin Xihe asked coldly.
"Naturally, I'm here to cultivate a relationship with you," Gu Qinghuai said calmly.
“There’s no way we can develop feelings for each other. You’re not allowed to come in without my permission next time,” Lin Xihe replied with a frown, leaving no room for negotiation.
"I'm sorry, I can't comply."
Gu Qinghuai thought to himself that if he didn't take the initiative and be more shameless, he might not have a chance to see Lin Xihe before their wedding next year.
Seeing his attitude, Lin Xihe was at a loss and could only continue to ask in a cold tone, "General Gu, what is it you want?"
“I’ve already said I’m here to build a relationship with you. Let’s go to the flower hall. You’ve been out all day, you must be hungry,” Gu Qinghuai suggested with a smile, trying to ease the somewhat tense atmosphere.
"I'm not going. I don't want to eat with you."
Lin Xihe refused without hesitation, and then turned to leave.
But then Gu Qinghuai's voice came from behind: "By order of His Majesty, I am to have my dinner at your residence every day."
"Your Majesty still cares about this matter?"
Lin Xihe looked on with suspicion, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"It is indeed true. If Miss Lin does not believe it, should I ask an eunuch from the palace to convey the imperial decree tomorrow?" Gu Qinghuai raised an eyebrow and asked in return.
Lin Xihe was still somewhat skeptical: "Really?"
"Absolutely true."
After the court meeting concluded yesterday, His Majesty summoned Ji Zhuo to the Imperial Study for a private conversation that lasted the entire afternoon.
After court today, His Majesty did the same thing again, keeping Gu Qinghuai behind for an afternoon of conversation.
His Majesty gave Ji Zhuo a stern warning, ordering him to give up Lin Xihe and strictly forbidding him from engaging in any further competition with Gu Qinghuai.
At the same time, His Majesty was also earnestly advising Gu Qinghuai to take the initiative and seize the opportunity to win Lin Xihe's heart.
His Majesty knew that Lin Xihe was currently in love with Ji Zhuo, but due to various complex considerations, he still decided to send Ji Zhuo away from the capital for two months. He also specially arranged for Gu Qinghuai to dine at Lin Xihe's residence every day, ostensibly to cultivate their relationship.
His Majesty couldn't help but smile bitterly, secretly thinking that he had never expected his throne to be so difficult to hold.
Two high-ranking officials in the court were both in love with the same woman, and they even brought this love triangle to their attention.
Regardless of which side is hurt or disappointed, it will inevitably have an unpredictable impact on the political situation, so it is necessary to carefully weigh the pros and cons.
After careful consideration, given that Gu Qinghuai was already engaged, and for the sake of maintaining stability in the court, His Majesty had no choice but to tip the scales of balance slightly towards Gu Qinghuai.
Now, not only do I have to deal with the mountain of important state affairs, but I also have to persuade these two ministers separately.
The emperor, who should be high above and solemn, was already physically and mentally exhausted every day just from racking his brains to plan the overall situation of the court and reviewing mountains of memorials.
now,
They even interfere in the personal relationships of their subjects.
His Majesty couldn't help but feel regret, secretly lamenting that he should have just been a carefree and leisurely prince instead of going through all the trouble of fighting for the throne!
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