ebookland Chapter 148 The Pre-Wedding Conspiracy
Chapter 148 The Pre-Wedding Conspiracy
Gu Hanyue continued, "My daughter is young and beautiful, and she and An'er are cousins. Their relationship is so deep that it doesn't need any cultivation. Wouldn't it be perfect for her to marry into the family and serve my sister-in-law? It would be a double blessing."
Cousins marrying could very likely have children with birth defects.
Gu Mingtang thought to himself, whatever happens to the baby, he'll never agree to it anyway.
Gu Yu'an interrupted, "Auntie, please don't say that. I will not marry my cousin. I already have someone I like."
"But you said you wanted to marry your cousin when you were little."
Gu Yu'an shook his head. "How can what we said when we were young count for anything? We didn't even understand what marriage and being married meant when we were young. Little sister, please don't make a fuss about things from when we were young, or people will laugh their heads off."
"But……"
"No buts, I will not marry her."
Gu Hanyue's gaze suddenly shifted to Gu Liyao, who was watching the spectacle with interest. "Then, getting engaged to Liyao is also an option."
Gu Liyao, who was watching the show, paused. What was this to do with him?
"Ha, I don't want someone even my older brother doesn't want."
"..."
Gu Ziming quickly added, "If my older brothers don't want it, I don't want it either."
"..."
Gu Mingtang shrugged: "See?"
Gu Hanyue: "Marriage has always been arranged by parents and matchmakers. As long as you and your sister-in-law agree, that's fine."
Gu Linglong bit into the jerky in her hand viciously. [Gu Hanyue is so hateful! My cousin fell into the icy lake, and the water was so cold that it damaged her health and she might have difficulty conceiving in the future. She knew all this but deliberately didn't say anything, and even introduced her to my older brother. She has ulterior motives!]
Gu Mingtang and the others' faces instantly darkened; Gu Hanyue was truly incorrigible.
Su Xiuran finally couldn't hold back and stood up. She used to scheme against her, then against Gu Xinyi, and now she's scheming against her son.
It would be fine if they were in love, but Gu Hanyue clearly had ulterior motives and was trying to harm An'er.
"Our two families cannot arrange a marriage; you should leave."
Gu Hanyue looked at Su Xiuran in disbelief. At least when they had a disagreement before, Su Xiuran would leave some room for maneuver in her words. Today, however, she showed no mercy whatsoever.
"Sister-in-law, how can you kick someone out? Wouldn't it be better if our two families became even closer through marriage?"
Gu Mingtang stood up: "My wife's opinion is my opinion. Gu Chenshi and I have written a letter severing ties, and your name is on it, so... you'd better not come again."
Gu Hanyue stood there, stunned. How could this be? Her eldest brother had always doted on her the most.
"Why? Big brother, what did I do wrong?"
Gu Mingtang found it somewhat amusing: "What did you do wrong? Where did the money you embezzled from my wife go? Gu Chenshi has done all sorts of heinous things, do you dare say you weren't involved? Do you think I didn't know that your husband sent people to Gu Minghai's side to help deal with me? I also know perfectly well why you betrothed your daughter to my eldest son. I've done my duty to you in every way!"
Gu Hanyue's face turned pale; she thought her older brother didn't know.
Gu Mingtang turned his head away from Gu Hanyue: "Let's go, and don't come back again."
Before Gu Hanyue could react, her daughter burst into tears: "I told you I wouldn't come! My cousin doesn't like me, but you insisted on coming, making me lose face here."
Running and wiping away tears, Gu Hanyue wanted to explain something but had to give up and chased after him.
Gu Mingtang sat down and instructed, "Don't let her in again."
"Yes"
"Also, spread the news that I've severed ties with Gu Minghai and Gu Hanyue, so that those two won't use my name to swindle and deceive people."
"Yes, sir"
Zhou Zhixing poured a glass of wine for his future brother-in-law: "So, it was your doing that Lin didn't get promoted?"
"Um"
"Brother Gu, since that's the case, let him be transferred out of the capital. I don't think Gu Hanyue is the type to let things go easily."
Don't worry, I had the same idea.
After a brief farce, everyone resumed their meal.
Before they knew it, it was time for the wedding of Prince Qi and Han Yun'er. The night before, Chu Jingyan, Gu Yu'an, and Gu Liyao gathered together to discuss the details of the wedding procession.
For the past few months, the fourth prince's legs have been sore and he can get up slightly, but he has not yet tried to walk.
Gu Liyao: "Prince Qi, your leg... is it still safe for you to go to the wedding? Actually, given your status, you don't even need to go in person."
The King of Qi shook his head: "No, I want to go myself."
"Then we'll have to take a sedan chair."
Nestled in Gu Yu'an's arms, Gu Linglong's eyes darted around. "What's there to hesitate about? Just ride a horse, it's not like his legs are bad."
Chu Jingyan: "..."
Although the Fourth Prince's leg was much better than before, he was still sweating profusely even when he stood up slightly, so how could he ride a horse? Riding a horse is not something you can just do by sitting on its back.
[Sigh, it's all my brother's fault for not bringing me to see the fourth brother, otherwise I could have just waved my hand and the fourth brother's leg would have been healed long ago]
Gu Yu'an: "..."
Isn't this to prevent you from being exposed?
Gu Linglong, true to her word, immediately stretched out her chubby little hands to the Fourth Prince: "Bubble...bag...bag...bag...hug."
The fourth prince's lips curled into a smile: "Come here, fourth brother."
Gu Linglong nestled happily in the Fourth Prince's arms, her small hands forming a hand seal as she tested her spiritual energy.
Wow, you're recovering really well!
Gu Linglong formed a hand seal again, and a life-giving talisman was injected into the Fourth Prince's body.
Now that the Fourth Prince's leg has healed, there's no need to worry about how to proceed with the wedding; he can simply ride a horse there.
Chu Jingyan was overjoyed: "Fourth Brother, I think riding a horse is definitely the best option. Don't you feel your legs again? You can try riding a horse."
The fourth prince shook his head: "No, although my legs are much better than before, it's still not enough. My thighs can't support my body."
Chu Jingyan asked, "Have you tried it?"
A hint of disappointment flashed in the fourth prince's eyes. "Yes, I tried, but I can't stand up."
Gu Yu'an: "Your Highness, why don't we try again?"
The fourth prince shook his head: "No, I'll take a sedan chair to fetch the bride. The sedan chair is specially made to be very large; it can comfortably seat two people."
Gu Liyao scratched his head: "I don't quite understand, but can the bride and groom ride in the same sedan chair on their wedding day?"
The Fourth Prince: "..."
“Yes, but the sedan chair must be transparent, not completely enclosed, to avoid gossip,” Gu Yu’an added.
Gu Liyao nodded: "In the dead of winter, aren't you afraid of letting your princess get cold?"
"..."
The Fourth Prince frowned: "Then what should we do? Should we each ride in a separate sedan chair?"
Chu Jingyan: "Fourth Brother, why don't you try walking now and see if you can?"
The fourth prince's expression softened slightly: "But..."
"Come on, come on," Gu Liyao said, picking up Gu Linglong directly.
"Give it a try!"
The fourth prince looked up and met the eyes of his good brothers. He wanted to back out, but didn't say it. After thinking about it, he decided to give it a try.
"Alright, I'll give it a try. Sixth Brother, you stay behind me and keep an eye on my wheelchair."
"it is good"
The fourth prince picked up his cane and slowly got out of his wheelchair, with Gu Yu'an watching over him.
Chu Jingyan walked behind the Fourth Prince and threw the wheelchair away with a "whoosh".
The fourth prince: “?”