"That's not a small thing." Emperor Xuan really started to get into the topic: "Xijiu, I have long fallen in love with you as my daughter-in-law, so I arranged a marriage for you early. I have no choice but to say that that little beast did such stupid things. I really am not worthy of you, so I broke off the engagement for you two so as not to delay your future. However, I have always felt guilty because of this incident. In order to compensate you, I have to find a good marriage for you no matter what. I have to let you be my daughter-in-law, Rong Chu..."
Sure enough, it came! Is it okay if she doesn’t want him to compensate? !
She had just set up a trap to kick away a mid-level scumbag, and the emperor wanted to give her a high-level scumbag
"I am deeply grateful for your majesty's favor on the common people. However, the common people's daughters are not blessed enough. I am afraid that they will not be able to bear your majesty's gift. The common girls will be thrown into the dark forest tomorrow. There is a high probability that they will not make it out with their lives. If they really make a marriage, I'm afraid It will deceive the noble prince, which is not beautiful..." Gu Xijiu began to refuse with words.
"Jiu'er, it's because you're about to enter the Dark Forest that I'm so anxious to make an engagement for you. Firstly, this happy event will make you happy, and secondly, it will also enhance your confidence in breaking out and increase your chances of breaking out. Bigger. Only when you have care in your heart can you unleash your greatest potential..." Emperor Xuan began to talk nonsense.
Gu Xijiu: "..."
Is this still standard ancient times? The emperor actually understands potential—
In fact, this dynasty is quite strange. It does not exist at all in modern history books, but people of this era know some ancient words and phrases. It seems that the ancients before the Tang Dynasty also knew it.
But the history after the Tang Dynasty seems to have turned a corner, and this era of fantasy has emerged. Many things cannot be inferred using modern knowledge...
"Your Majesty, the daughter of the people also cherishes this life very much and will not throw it away easily. Even if there is no such marriage, the daughter of the people will try her best to get out..." Gu Xijiu tried her best to dispel the idea of Emperor Xuan.
Emperor Xuan's face sank slightly: "Jiu'er, do you want to resist the decree?" His voice became colder.
When the emperor was angry, countless heads fell to the ground. The hall became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Disobeying an order is a capital crime, and may even lead to the confiscation of your family and the annihilation of your clan!
Gu Xietian couldn't help it any longer: "Your Majesty, please calm down, Jiu'er will not resist the decree. This child is... just afraid that she will not be able to come back in the dark forest and harm the prince who is engaged to her... Jiu'er, Your Majesty is kind, you must not do it. If you have other ideas, please quickly thank the Lord for His grace!"
Gu Xijiu frowned slightly. She was very annoyed by this system where the imperial power was greater than the heaven. The words spoken by the emperor were golden words, and no matter whether they were right or wrong, all ministers must implement them with gratitude and determination...
But she also knows that with her current strength, she cannot change this situation.
She can indeed resist the decree now. Emperor Xuan will not execute her, but her family and friends will suffer -
"Xijiu, follow our plan!" Rong Jialuo's voice reached her ears.
Gu Xijiu bowed heartily: "Xijiu thanks your majesty for your kindness! Xijiu is willing to listen to your majesty's orders."
As soon as she said these words, almost everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Emperor Xuan's eyebrows also softened: "Jiu'er, I know you are a sensible and good boy. Then -" He was about to say something else. Outside, Huangmenguan rushed in and reported: "Your Majesty, Lord Zuo Tianshi and Saint Yun Qingluo are here!"
Gu Xijiu's heart skipped a beat!
Emperor Xuan had already stood up and said: "Please come quickly! All my dear friends will come with me to greet you!"
(End of chapter)