The Emperor laughed, "As expected, even heroes can't resist the charms of a beauty. I didn't expect that beloved official Gu would also be mesmerized by that Miss Su."
Gu Yuan could naturally hear the promise in the Emperor's words and immediately nodded, "I hope Your Majesty will issue the decree as soon as possible. I'm afraid that if you issue the decree too late, Miss Su will be snatched away."
The Emperor, "…"
That Miss Su was originally a consort that Marquis Su had given to the Emperor. Other than Gu Yuan, who would dare to have any ideas about her?
But seeing Gu Yuan's impatient appearance, the Emperor, who originally wanted to tease Gu Yuan, directly wrote an imperial decree.
After receiving the Emperor's imperial decree, Gu Yuan thanked the Emperor and took the imperial decree to announce it himself.
Seeing Gu Yuan's impatient appearance, the Emperor stroked his newly grown beard and was very curious. He didn't know what that Miss Su looked like. Even Gu Yuan, who wasn't attracted to women, was so impatient.
On this side.
After the Empress Dowager received the news, she confirmed that Jiujiu was as beautiful as she thought. She was prepared to bring Jiujiu into the palace to train her properly and give her to the Emperor.
However, she had to think of a good reason to bring a marquis's daughter into the palace for no reason. Otherwise, if those old officials found out, who knew how they would make things difficult for her.
The Empress Dowager was still thinking of a reason when Gu Yuan brought the imperial decree to Marquis Su's residence.
Marquis Su was delighted to see his daughter grow prettier and prettier. Just as he was pondering what benefits she could bring him, Gu Yuan directly took out the imperial edict and announced that the Emperor had already bestowed Jiujiu to him.
When the old marquis saw Gu Yuan, he thought that the Emperor had finally discovered his daughter's beauty and was prepared to bring her to the palace in advance. In the end, Gu Yuan's last sentence completely shattered the marquis's hopes.
Marquis Su only felt his vision darken and he directly fainted.
When a servant helped him up, Marquis Su's face was ashen. He looked at Gu Yuan as if he wanted to chew him up and swallow him.
Gu Yuan ignored Marquis Su's murderous gaze and only asked with a smile, "Where is Miss Su now?"
The imperial edict had been issued. No matter how unwilling Marquis Su was, Gu Yuan was Jiujiu's future husband.
Even though Marquis Su hated Gu Yuan's interference, he could only accept his fate and let his servant bring Gu Yuan to Jiujiu's courtyard.
Jiujiu was composing a poem in her study.
In order to cultivate Su Qingcheng into an attractive girl, Marquis Su let Su Qingcheng learn the zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, women's needlework, there was nothing you could think of.
Although Jiujiu knew how to do it, she was not very willing to do it, so she simply practiced calligraphy and painting.
A few days ago, when she saw the ten miles of peach blossoms, Jiujiu had a feeling in her heart. So, she drew a picture of admiring the flowers and wrote a poem in the corner. She wrote her name in the corner and stamped it with her personal seal. Then, she ordered a maid to hang the picture in the study room.
As soon as everything was done, Nanny Li said breathlessly, "Miss, bad news. Someone from the palace is here."
Jiujiu was confused, "What's wrong? Someone from the palace is here? You're so confused. Why can't I understand? "
Nanny Li was out of breath from running. After standing still for a while, she explained the cause and effect clearly, "Miss, His Majesty has granted you a marriage. Just now, someone from the palace came to read the imperial edict."
Su Qingcheng was directly taken to the palace and was not granted a marriage.
Jiujiu raised her eyebrows curiously, "Oh, which family's childe is it?"
Nanny Li said, "It's …"
"It's me."
A clear voice came. Jiujiu and everyone turned their heads and saw Gu Yuan standing at the door.
Today, Gu Yuan was wearing a white robe. His hair was fixed with a green jade hairpin, and a milky white jade pendant was hanging on his waist. He looked at Jiujiu with clear eyes and a smile on his lips.
In the morning, when the nanny of the Gu Family came to tell her that Gu Yuan was lovesick, Jiujiu knew that Gu Yuan liked her. At least, she didn't expect that Gu Yuan would act so fast. He was lovesick in the morning and directly asked for a marriage in the afternoon.
It was too fast, accurate, and ruthless.
Nanny Li didn't expect that Gu Yuan would be outside. She blushed and hurriedly knelt down to greet him.
Gu Yuan didn't look at Nanny Li. He just walked to Jiujiu and then saw the peach blossom painting that had just been hung up beside Jiujiu.
With just a glance, Gu Yuan couldn't move his eyes away.
The composition, the brush strokes, and the fresh and elegant poem in the corner.
Gu Yuan exclaimed, "I didn't expect Miss Su to be a talented woman."
In the past, he had always heard that Su Qingcheng was beautiful, but he didn't expect that her talent was not inferior to her beauty. Obviously, he had found a treasure.
Jiujiu glanced at Gu Yuan, "Young Master Gu, didn't you get lovesick? How did you get better in such a short time? "
Hearing Jiujiu's sarcasm, Gu Yuan laughed without hesitation, "It was lovesick. But after the Emperor granted a marriage, I got better without any medicine."
Gu Yuan's eyes were fixed on Jiujiu, and his expression was hot. He looked at Jiujiu without hesitation, "Since we parted that day, I have been lovesick. I think that only by marrying you can I get better. So I boldly ask the Emperor for a decree to marry you. What do you think?"
As soon as Gu Yuan said this, Jiujiu laughed.
"Young Master Gu is really interesting. Since you want to know what I mean, why don't you ask me first? Instead, you ask the Emperor for a decree.
Since you have already asked the Emperor for a marriage, why do you ask for my opinion? "
"This one only wants to know if Miss is willing to marry me."
As he said this, Gu Yuan's eyes were fixed on Jiujiu. Even his breathing unconsciously became lighter.
Jiujiu looked at the nervous Gu Yuan. She raised her hand and curled her finger at him.
Jiujiu's fingers were slender and long, as if they were carved from the finest jade. Her fingernails were not painted with nail polish like other young misses, but the natural pink was even more breathtaking than the bright red.
Jiujiu only gently crooked her finger, but it was as if she had hooked Gu Yuan's soul, causing him to unconsciously walk towards Jiujiu.
Gu Yuan was very tall. Jiujiu only reached his chest.
Jiujiu glanced at Gu Yuan.
Gu Yuan understood tacitly and lowered his head. Jiujiu whispered in Gu Yuan's ear, "If you want to know what I think, come to my room tonight at midnight. I will tell you."
Jiujiu left after speaking, leaving behind a fragrant scent.
When Gu Yuan looked at Jiujiu again, the corners of Jiujiu's mouth were curved in an intoxicating smile. But from her expression, it was impossible to tell that she had just asked for a private meeting.
Jiujiu smiled at Gu Yuan after speaking, "It's getting late. I won't keep Young Master Gu any longer."
After Jiujiu finished speaking, she mouthed the word 'Zi Shi' to Gu Yuan and turned to leave.
Gu Yuan stood there for a while, then bid farewell and left.
After Gu Yuan left, Marquis Su cursed Gu Yuan several thousand times in front of his confidant. He could only resign himself to his fate and prepare Jiujiu's dowry.
The Emperor's imperial edict was a foregone conclusion. No matter how displeased he was, he could only do as he was told.
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