Chapter 67: The Marriage Grant

rarely entered the inner courtyard of the palace.Gui Momo nodded and glanced at Yisheng standing beside Qin Luoyan, "Oh, this servant even brought a drag along The backyard can't let men enter at wil...He treated her like a mere plaything, as if with a sharp knife, stabbing her heart repeatedly. He truly didn't have any feelings for her. All her efforts to please him were probably just seen as petty tricks by a pet vying for attention. Because he was convinced she posed no real threat, he allowed himself such blatant disregard.

Fu Zi Mo lowered his head and pressed a kiss to her red lips. Their warm lips met, but before she could react, he pulled away.

After Fu Zimu left, Qin Luoyan didn't rush to leave. Instead, she stood silently under the plum tree for a long, long time.

That night, Qin Luoyan slept restlessly. She didn't truly wake up until Jinmu came to inform her it was time to depart for the palace the next day. She got out of bed, staring at her dark circles in the mirror.

Last night it rained, and this morning a rainbow appeared on the horizon. The male and female believers living in the temple were excited by the rainbow again, and some young people organized themselves early in the morning, saying they wanted to pursue the end of the rainbow.

As Qin Luo'yan was just about to leave the Buddhist temple, those young people were preparing to set off. Fu Zi'mo glanced at her faintly and asked, "Do you want to go take a look"

She was taken aback, not expecting him to ask her. After thinking for a moment, she shook her head. "No, I'd better go back and work on what I have." After last night, she had no more desire to play. If playing held no meaning anymore, what was the point of wasting time

Fu Zi Mo nodded and ordered Jin Mu to set off.

The mountain road was difficult to traverse, so they could only ride horses. Jin Mu brought Yixing, and Fu Zimo brought Liu Luoyan. The speed of going down the mountain was many times faster than going up.

However, after only half a day, several people returned to Fengxi City. When they reached the city gate, Fu Zimu put Qin Luoyan down and instructed Jin Mu to take the two back to their residence, while he rode alone ahead of them.

Qin LuoYan stared at his departing back, unable to help but sneer. Once in front of others, he became the high and mighty King Wu Xuan. Sometimes, she truly felt that men were too ridiculous. When doing those things, they couldn't wait to put you on a pedestal, but by daylight, they pretended to be composed and collected, completely different from their passionate selves.

She, now isn't she like a mistress in hiding She wouldn't be seen anywhere.

"Qin girl, let's go." Because there was only one horse left, Jinmu also dismounted and walked.

Qin Luoyan took Wing Sheng's hand and nodded to Jin Mu.

Three people were walking toward the prince's residence. As they neared the main street of the palace, they saw a long line of people marching past. At the front, a eunuch was riding on a horse. This procession seemed to be coming from the palace and was also heading towards Prince Wuxuan's mansion.

"It's said this is an imperial decree from the Emperor himself. Miss Xiao, eldest of the Xiao family, made great contributions during her diplomatic mission to the Northern Sky Kingdom. Yesterday, she personally requested the decree from the Emperor."

"Huh A noblewoman coming to personally request a marriage decree This, this is too…"

"Indeed, but everyone in the city knows that Miss Xiao of the Xiao family favors Prince Wuxuan. This is a perfect opportunity to request an imperial decree. If they don't seize it now, the position of Princess Wuxuan will likely be taken by someone else. Next month is the day for the palace selection of concubines once every three years. It is inevitable that the Emperor will see which young ladies are suitable and choose one or two for Prince Wuxuan."

"However, for a woman to take the initiative in such matters is truly out of line."

A few people nearby were discussing this matter. Judging by their tone, one of the pedestrians' relatives works as a guard in the palace, and the information all came from within the palace. For such earth-shattering gossip, the speed of transmission is self-evident.

Qin Luoyan and Jin Mu exchanged glances. Jin Mu awkwardly smiled without speaking, but she already understood, this news, they probably knew about it long ago.

"Miss Qin, the Prince is already at an age where he should be getting married…" Jin Mu wanted to say something, but couldn't find a suitable reason.

"It's nothing. I'm just a bed warmer, Your Highness' marriage is none of my concern." Qin Luo Yan forced a smile, she didn't love him, so she didn't mind, but, there was a hint of bitterness in her heart. It wasn't about love, it was just that men clearly separated their physical needs from the choice of a wife.

It was Yi Sheng, grabbing her hand, with intense hatred in his eyes. Qin Luo Yan was startled and quickly pulled Yi Sheng closer before Jin Mu noticed. Yi Sheng came to his senses and quickly lowered his head, concealing the hatred in his eyes.

She didn't care, really.

Qin Luoyan sighed and, holding onto Yixing, continued walking towards the direction of Prince Wu Xuan's Mansion.

At this moment, in the main hall of the Xiao Guogong's mansion, Xiao Chenghe was pointing at his kneeling eldest daughter, so angry that he couldn't speak. The Duchess Xu, standing beside him, quickly offered her a cup of hot tea.

Xiao Chenghe drank the hot tea and finally calmed down. He pointed at Xiao Changyue and roared, "Shameless! How could I, Xiao Chenghe, have a daughter like you who has no sense of propriety Do you know what people on the streets are saying about our Xiao family now I, Xiao Chenghe, am the foremost scholar, yet I have a daughter who disregards etiquette and shame. You are trying to ruin the century-old reputation of our Xiao family!"

“Father! Daughter knows she was wrong, but… daughter doesn't regret it!” Xiao Changyue heavily kowtowed and said, “Next month the palace will hold the selection of concubines. By then, I will be promised to someone, and who will marry King Wu Xuan is unknown. If I don’t seize this opportunity to beg the Emperor, I will miss my chance!”

"That Prince Wu Xuan is a notorious libertine. What good is he" Xiao Chenghe flushed red again, "Besides, Prince Wu Xuan wields immense power and influence, already on the path to becoming a powerful figure. At this time, you're linking our Xiao family with him! This isn't pushing our Xiao family into a fire pit If our Xiao family perishes under your hand, I swear I'll personally kill you, you wretch!"

Xiao Chenghe grew more and more agitated as he spoke, this was his biggest worry.

Nowadays, the emperor is showing weakness. The civil officials in court are led by him, while the military generals are led by Wei Jun. Adding to this, Duke Wuxuan wields immense power, and the situation maintains a precarious balance. Once the Xiao clan marries into Duke Wuxuan's family, this balance will be shattered. No one dares to predict what chaos might ensue.

"Father! Prince Mu Xuan has soldiers, and we have scholars. Wouldn't it be better if our two families joined forces Besides, finding a capable son-in-law is always better than one who is useless. If we become weak, someone will take advantage of us first. It wouldn't be worth the loss at all. These days, everyone wants to be stronger. Father, you're actually afraid of becoming stronger! When did you become so timid"

Xiao Changyue raised her head and spoke with conviction.

Only then did Xiao Chenghe truly look at his daughter, and upon seeing her, he was taken aback. It seemed that his daughter's ambition was even greater than his own.

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