Chapter 23: What's There To Be Worried About?
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Gu Tianqing nodded and smiled.
Though Rong Yan looked upset initially, his mood improved after he saw her approving nod and smile.
The incident was actually masterminded by the both of them, Rong Yan and Gu Tianqing. She had hidden something beneath Gu Xijiu's bed and the reason for her nod was to hint him that she had placed the item there, telling him not to worry.
However, Gu Xijiu had noticed all their actions and expressions.
She then left them alone for a little while longer, waiting to see if they could manage a smile later.
"Miss Gu, are you worried?" Gu Xijiu heard someone talking.
She turned around and it was the prince, Rong Che who stood by her side, looking at her with a smile. Since when had he gotten so close to her?! She did not even realize it! The Duke seemed to be quite good at martial arts!
Gu Xijiu intentionally stepped back to keep the distance and coldly said, "What's there to be worried about? I'm fine."
"Nothing to worry about? I like that phrase!" Rong Che fanned himself with his folding fan and said, "Although you had done nothing wrong, it doesn't mean others wouldn't do such things. For example, if someone were to have placed something in your residence and you failed to notice it, you'd be in deep shit if they really did find anything."
It would seem that most people at the scene were all experienced officers, except the young girls. They knew what message he wanted to send them.
Rong Yan and Gu Tianqing’s facial expression changed immediately.
Rong Yan smiled in reluctance and said, "Look, my brother. Though Xijiu's residence is very quiet, the General's residence is also very strict. I don't think people would be able to simply enter and exit such a place. It would be extremely difficult for anyone to come in, plant something then push the blame on her."
Rong Che tapped Rong Yan's shoulder with his fan and said, "You're still young, brother. Sometimes, even family members could murder one another!"
Rong Yan remained silent and coughed. He later said, "That sounds very wrong brother. It could ruin the reputation of the General's family. What could be the objective for such actions?"
Rong Che smiled and said, "It's difficult to tell. Aren't the two people who told the truth from the General's residence? People will go to certain extents to achieve their goals."
Rong Yang was only 16 years old and was not experienced as his elder brother. His expression instantly changed when Rong Che voiced his opinion. Rong Yan smiled in reluctance and said,"That's strange! What benefit would that person get for planting such a trap? I really don't have a clue."
Rong Che kept looking at Rong Yan, making him uneasy. When Rong Yan was about to speak, Rong Che said slowly, "My young brother, you look great recently, eh? I've heard that many girls are after you but you're now engaged to the sixth daughter of the Gu family. I bet they're quite pissed and want to take her place..."
Chapter 24: Zero Sense of Justice
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The conversation was clearly referring to both Rong Yan and Gu Tianqing. Her palm was drenched with sweat but she still looked calm from the outside.
Rong Yan was scared and said, "Brother, you must be kidding. How could I possibly beat you? You’re one of the four most famous young men in the capital and so well-known…"
"Don’t be too humble, brother! Since you were discovered with the rare golden talent last year, you changed into a different person, from how you used to be. That’s definitely a great achievement!" Rong Che smiled.
Gu Xijiu smiled to herself as she listened to Rong Yan's explanation.
Her fiancé was the son of a concubine of the current Emperor, but she was not the Emperor's favorite. Rong Yan was found with a hidden talent when he was three years old when he was meant to be useless. It made Emperor Xuan was upset, hence, the mother and son did not enjoy a good life in the palace.
Later, Emperor Xuan appointed Gu Xijiu to be his daughter-in-law, but he did not announce which prince she was betrothed to. However, when Gu Xijiu was discovered with zero talent in her spirit power, none of the concubines were willing to accept the engagement. Emperor Xuan was furious, as he did not want to go against his promise. The mother of Rong Yan was very understanding and was even willing to share the burden with the Emperor. So she decided to volunteer her son and accept the engagement on behalf of Rong Yan.
Since she had helped the Emperor to solve such a matter, Emperor Xuan felt guilty to both of them and had treated them much nicer since then.
However, Rong Yan and his mother had their own secret plot. She thought it was difficult for Rong Yan to find an in-law as he was examined to be a useless person. Although Gu Xijiu was ugly and useless, she was the daughter of the General's first wife. That was actually helpful if Rong Yan could marry the daughter of a great General. Moreover, the men in Feixing Kingdom could marry many wives and keep mistresses, so her son could still marry a few pretty mistresses in the future.
What went beyond her expectations was the hidden talent in Rong Yan. It was discovered when he was only 15. It was a rare talent which made him a genius, who could possibly excel amongst all the other princes.
Rong Yan had then become the center of attraction and many young girls were vying for his attention including Gu Tianqing...
Needless to say, Rong Yan and his mother were not satisfied with Gu Xijiu; they were trying to find a way to cancel the engagement.
But alas, the Emperor was someone who prioritizes promises and did not allow them to go against their own word. Therefore, they tried many ways just to put Gu Xijiu in trouble...
Rong Yan had treated Gu Xijiu very nicely when he was not being prioritized by the Emperor - he would pay her a visit and bring Gu Xijiu around a few times in a year. Therefore, the previous owner, Gu Xijiu, loved him wholeheartedly and saw him as the only sunshine. Unfortunately, he cheated on her and she was dead inside...
Gu Xijiu was looking at Rong Che while leaning on the pillar. She was wondering why he kept helping her and what his intention was.
The sense of Justice?
It couldn't be. There was a rumor about the Eighth Prince, that he was an evil and cold-blooded person. He looked very polite and courteous to every girl but he was actually a womanizer.
He seemed to have zero sense of justice!
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