Chapter 1312: Chapter 1148: Second Prince Zhao Guangmin

"A generous gift has been prepared; this is the Emperor’s decree, and I am also helpless. I hope Miss Yao can understand!" Gu Chengyu felt that expressing goodwill was enough. Besides, even though they were betrothed, they still needed to avoid suspicion! It was just a formality to visit, to catch a glimpse from afar. Whether to visit or not, it didn’t really matter!

"Jinyu!" Yin Kun’s expression suddenly turned serious, and his gaze toward Gu Chengyu was full of gravity.

"If you have something to say, Senior Brother, feel free!" Gu Chengyu immediately knew Yin Kun had something to say. He put down the tea bowl in his hand and sat upright.

"We are brothers, and there is nothing we can’t discuss. What happened today, I won’t spread it. I ask you, are you somewhat unsatisfied with this marriage?"

Gu Chengyu was taken aback, "Why would you say that, Senior Brother? Miss Yao is from a prestigious family; it would be a climb for me. Besides, she is dignified and virtuous; many aristocratic families can’t even get her hand in marriage. How could I be unsatisfied?"

Yin Kun sighed, "Don’t speak formally with me. Though Miss Yao has good character, I notice that you don’t seem very interested in her! I know you agreed to this marriage because of the teacher, but since you agreed, you should take responsibility and not let the girl down."

In the aristocratic families’ backyards, there have always been lovelorn men and resentful women, often leading to pairs of resentment. However, he knew Gu Chengyu had no one he was fond of; he was merely resistant to the marriage!

He hoped Gu Chengyu wasn’t being forced into coldness towards Miss Yao. After all, she is the teacher’s granddaughter, and mishandling it could cause a rift between master and disciple.

"Ultimately, you need to marry, and as you just said, Miss Yao is gentle and virtuous and an excellent choice for a primary wife. Moreover, before, with your low rank, Duke Zhen’s Mansion might have had reservations about the match. But now your position in the court is incomparable; your future career will be promising, and they will only seek to curry your favor."

Yin Kun was advising Gu Chengyu; this marriage had been decided and was unlikely to change. Given that, he might as well relax.

Gu Chengyu didn’t count on Duke Zhen’s Mansion for support; he could reach a high position on his own. Therefore, when he said it was a climb, it was only words; in reality, he didn’t feel that way.

According to his previous rank, Duke Zhen’s Mansion probably wouldn’t have thought highly of him or provided support. Now, with his current standing, he didn’t need to regard Duke Zhen’s Mansion’s attitude.

"What is Senior Brother saying? Since I’ve agreed, I will treat this marriage seriously. Does Senior Brother not know of my character? I’ve met with Miss Yao a few times before, so we aren’t strangers. Both parties know each other well, so it’s not a blind marriage. Being familiar is better than being strangers."

Gu Chengyu found it a bit funny; did he appear to be a scoundrel?

"Moreover, I don’t feel I accepted this marriage out of necessity; Senior Brother is overthinking." Gu Chengyu didn’t want to talk about it; it somehow felt awkward.

"It’s good you think this way; it’s I who worried too much!" Yin Kun was more than ten years older than Gu Chengyu; his eldest son was even older than Gu Chengyu. In terms of status, they were brothers in discipline, but except when discussing serious business, Yin Kun treated Gu Chengyu as a junior.

Since Gu Chengyu spoke thus, he couldn’t do much; after all, he was an outsider, even though he always felt Gu Chengyu wasn’t entirely truthful.

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"Is Ye feeling better today?" The Emperor put down the vermillion brush and asked Pang Chu beside him.

A few days ago, Ye’s health had not recovered, with frequent fevers, a constant recurrence. Adding to that Ye’s poor mood, often melancholy and dispirited, it naturally was not conducive to recovery.

"Director Zhang just checked his pulse and said today is much better than previous days. He just went to the Imperial Garden with the Empress Dowager."

These days, the Eldest Prince’s temper was much more irritable than before, daily either melancholy or smashing things. Compared to before, he seemed like a different person.

"To the Imperial Garden?" The Emperor was taken aback, going to the Imperial Garden, to admire the flowers? But...

"Yes! The Empress Dowager said today was sunny, and told the Eldest Prince to go outside and get some sun."

"Prepare the carriage for the Imperial Garden!" The Emperor stood up, aware of Ye’s temper these days. Initially, because of being poisoned, he lacked the thought to care.

But upon later reflection, he reasoned that Ye was just a child, especially in need of comfort now, particularly from him as his father.

"Yes!" Pang Chu’s face lit up with a smile. He knew, though the Eldest Prince didn’t say so, deep inside he always hoped the Emperor would visit more.

"Your Majesty! Consort Liang sent a report saying the Second Prince caught a cold in the past two days. Today, before finishing his studies, he fainted!" Suddenly, a eunuch rushed in from outside to report to the Emperor.

Pang Chu glanced at the Emperor upon hearing this, only to see the Emperor frown and ask, "What happened? Why not call the Imperial Physician if he caught a cold?"

"Of course, they did, but the Second Prince didn’t want to delay his studies, and insisted on going to the Hongwen Academy today, only to faint!"

The Emperor’s brows furrowed tightly, "How absurd! If unwell, one should rest. Why didn’t Consort Liang, as his mother, take better care of the Second Prince?"

The Emperor was very angry; he understood Consort Liang’s intention merely wanted to use the Second Prince to gain his attention! Ye’s blindness, did Consort Liang think their chance had come?

"Prepare the carriage for Yunhua Palace!" The Emperor flung his sleeves and changed his mind.

Pang Chu opened his mouth; the Emperor had originally intended to go to the Imperial Garden, but was once again called away by Consort Liang. Alas! Pang Chu sighed.

The time flew by, and in a flash, about a month had passed, and Gu Chengyu and Yin Kun were still on their return journey.

"My Lord! Today is New Year’s Eve! There is a county ahead; should we find an inn to rest?" Ming Yan stopped his whip and looked at the small county ahead, inquiring to Gu Chengyu inside the carriage.

"Senior Brother! It’s already late, and today is New Year’s Eve. Should we find an inn to rest?" Gu Chengyu looked towards Yin Kun beside him. They had been traveling for about a month, with approximately seven or eight days left to reach the Capital.

Though the journey was not very smooth, they were eager to return, thus they traveled quite swiftly.

"That would be good! Just, it’s New Year’s Eve, I wonder if any inn will be open!" Having been in the carriage every day, Yin Kun naturally wanted to find an inn for a rest.

"Find an inn!" Gu Chengyu commanded, lifting the carriage curtain and looking towards the county gate.

As soon as the carriage entered the city, Gu Chengyu and the others noticed everywhere was brightly decorated, and pedestrians on the street were all full of joy.

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