After all, Princess Yuehua can be regarded as an old girl. She has not been able to find a suitable consort for so many years. Moreover, the ministers present actually knew in their hearts that Princess Yuehua had a very bad temper. She was not just an unmarried old girl. Moreover, he was several years older than Feng Yao. Shen Zhongbai's actions did not know whether he was trying to give Feng Yao a blow or whether he wanted Feng Yao to truly become his brother-in-law.
Unlike everyone else present, Princess Yuehua seemed to be very satisfied with the husband Shen Zhongbai chose for her, and she had been alone for so many years. If she were an ordinary person, she would have been alone for so long. I don't know how much gossip she has endured. Even if she is a princess, she can't bear to go on alone like this.
Unlike Shen Siyin, Shen Yuehua looks more mature. Shen Qianshan looks at this princess who is older than himself and is also his nominal niece. He still feels that it is unacceptable. He originally thought he could use something. The expedient plan was to sneak through first, but he didn't expect that Shen Zhongbai would act so quickly.
However, if he doesn't want to marry, even if Shen Zhongbai is the emperor now, there is no way he can force himself to marry anyone.
At this banquet, it was clear that he wanted to ride a tiger to the edge. Shen Qianshan narrowed his eyes slightly, pushed away the people around him without leaving a trace, and walked to Gu Huaian who was sitting on the side.
"I still haven't figured out what happened recently, and why Shen Zhongbai suddenly changed his mind on me." Shen Qianshan didn't really seem to do anything recently, so there was no way to explain to Gu Qiang for the time being. Why was he suddenly given the marriage
Gu Huai'an raised the cup in his hand, but out of the corner of his eye he kept looking at his sister who was sitting alone not far away, "I don't think Qian'er wants to deliberately embarrass you, maybe she just can't accept it for the moment. If we can properly handle the matter of your sudden marriage, there won't be any big problems between you and Qian'er."
Gu Huaian naturally still hopes that his sister can get along well with the prince, and he also knows that Shen Zhongbai will definitely handle this matter well, so he is not really worried, not to mention that it is just a marriage proposal now, and when the marriage is actually granted, It would still take some time, and they still had enough time to prepare the rest, so Gu Huaian was not really in a hurry.
"But Qian'er's condition doesn't seem to be very good..." Shen Qianshan looked hesitantly in Gu Qiang's direction, only to find that his eyes were always deliberately avoiding her. Shen Qianshan felt cold, he knew Qian'er is really sensible. But it happened that she was neither noisy nor fussy like this, so I was most worried.
In fact, what Gu Qiang is thinking about now is very simple. It was also when she lost too much blood that day and was unconscious, that she slowly realized that her current body may not be able to last long. If there is such a day, , even if Shen Qianshan accomplishes everything he wants to do, he may not be able to stay with him anymore. He can't be so selfish. Even if he leaves, he must let Shen Qianshan die alone.
Shen Yuehua will definitely not be Shen Qianshan's lover, but that doesn't mean that Shen Qianshan won't meet another girl who is suitable for him. Now that he doesn't know pain or taste, how long can he last in this place? Woolen cloth
When Gu Qiang was lying on the bed that day, she had already seriously thought about it. Maybe she shouldn't be so selfish. There was no need for Shen Qianshan to waste his whole life on him. He had already died once. As a person, every day that I can live in the present is a gain for me, but this is not fair at all to Shen Qianshan.
Gu Huaian patted Shen Qianshan on the shoulder, "Don't worry, the boat will straighten out when it reaches the bridge. This matter should turn around."
None of the protagonists of this banquet showed any happiness or joy. Naturally, these ministers who were looking for trouble had no intention of having fun. They returned to their seats honestly and flattered and drank with the people around them. , but there was a very strange person among them. He hardly communicated with anyone, and did not gather around Feng Yao to watch his jokes. He just kept sitting in his seat and drinking slowly.
"Did that person go to the disaster relief with you?" Shen Qianshan looked around and easily spotted him. If he remembered correctly, this should be the Ministry of Household official named Song Yu.
Gu Huaian looked in the direction pointed by Shen Qianshan. Indeed, Song Yu was sitting alone drinking wine, and he didn't seem very happy.
"Is it possible that he has liked Princess Yuehua for a long time? It seems that you may have robbed someone else of a good marriage." Gu Huaian never thought that this would affect their relationship, so he joked a few words, But this Song Yu does look a little strange today.
Gu Huaian lightly bumped Shen Qianshan's shoulder, "Let's go over and ask."
As an official of the imperial court, Song Yu was indeed a bit timid, but at least he was upright. Gu Huaian had carefully observed him during the entire transportation of disaster relief funds. He should not be anyone. He is a person on one side, so he feels that there is less of a barrier between him and her. Although the two of them have never interacted with each other since the disaster relief came back, in Gu Huaian's eyes, this person is still good. .
"Why does Mr. Song seem to be in a bad mood today? Could it be that he encountered some trouble?" Gu Huaian sat directly opposite Song Yu. Gu Huaian was good at socializing with people, probably because he was so young. I am away from home, so I interact with others more often, which is considered a familiarity.
"Master Gu and Master Feng are in high spirits during happy events. Unlike me, there are many things in the Household Department. I actually didn't have the intention to attend such a banquet, but instead they asked me to be a little servant. Attendance, Mr. Gu is also an official in the court, so he should know what this means, right?"
Indeed, of course, he should not appear at such a banquet. If this is really the case, it is indeed very strange for Song Yu to appear here, "Then...could it be said..."
Gu Huaian reacted for a while and immediately realized that Song Yu was one of the few officials he knew in the DPRK who did not take sides. Therefore, if Shen Zhongbai specially invited Song Yu this time, Gu Linjiang would immediately realize that , this Song Yu may be on Shen Zhongbai's side. Regardless of whether Song Yu actively supports Shen Zhongbai in the end, or just quietly serves as his minister of household affairs, he will become a target that Gu Linjiang may target in the short term. Object.
Gu Huai'an frowned. Song Yu was the number one scholar. He only wanted to bring more benefits to the people when he became an official. However, he also unintentionally became a tool for them to fight for power and gain. He was a good official who was supposed to relieve the people's worries. , became a short-term shield for Shen Zhongbai.
Gu Huaian didn't know how he should comfort Song Yu now. He just felt that Song Yu's helplessness seemed to be the reason why there were fewer and fewer upright officials in the government.
Only Feng Yao was silently listening to the conversation between the two of them, frowning tightly and never relaxing.
Gu Zhiyao didn't know where she got the news. She knew that Shen Zhongbai had not been in good spirits recently, so she took the chicken soup that had just been boiled and walked to the door of Shen Zhongbai's study, but she didn't wait for him to approach. At that moment, he was stopped by the little eunuch at the door.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has given instructions that he is in the study room to discuss matters and is not allowed to enter unless summoned. Please wait for a moment."
The little eunuch has been in front of Shen Zhongbai for a long time, and naturally knows that this empress is not favored in the palace, but he also knows that the person behind her is Gu Linjiang, and he can be regarded as watching others order food, so he is just being nice and angry. He asked her to wait at the door for a while, but unexpectedly, Gu Zhiyao didn't think so.
"What kind of dog slave are you? How dare you block my way?"
Gu Zhiyao was not that bold. He didn't know that the person in the study was not an important official in the court, but just a guard. He thought there was nothing important, so he dared to raise his voice in this place. There was one thing that Gu Qiang was right about. Gu Zhiyao was not as smart as Gu Zhihua, but he still insisted on being smart. Such a person would not survive long in the palace.
"Have you investigated the true identity of Gu Suran this time?" Shen Zhongbai pressed his eyebrows. After taking Gu Huaian's medicine, he did feel a little better. It seems that it is indeed possible. What tricks did the people around him do to him, but now he is still very curious about Gu Suran's true identity. If he really wants to guess that it is about Shen Qianshan, then it is even more impossible for him. Trust him. Regarding this aspect of his identity, Gu Suran has told more than one lie to himself, and even used so much effort to conceal his identity and even get close to him. The purpose is definitely not simple.
"Reporting to the emperor, the true identity of Gu Suran has not been found, but when my subordinates were sorting out the files of people related to him, they discovered a small problem."
"Huh?" Shen Zhongbai raised his eyebrows, "Just say it directly, don't beat around the bush."
"The so-called second son of the Gusu family appeared at the same time as the time when the ninth princess Gu Qiang was killed in the palace. Moreover, both of them had a very good relationship with Gu Huaian, so my subordinates have been thinking about it. Won't… "