Chapter 426: Utilities (1)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
When Chu You heard this, his sharp and cold eyes softened a little. He was extremely touched, as if he had honey in his mouth.
He knew that Rong’er was n.o.ble and clean. She didn’t like infighting and scheming against each other. She didn’t like to pretend to be a snake, but she was willing to lower herself to do those things that she disdained just for him.
Chu You looked at Gu Yunrong’s back affectionately and watched her cross the high threshold and enter through the corner door.
There were seven or eight carriages parked at the entrance of the Gu Mansion. People came and went. Those boxes were still being carried out of the manor one by one. Under the command of the nanny in charge, they were carried into the corresponding carriages.
Chu You turned a blind eye to this.
He casually touched the horse beside him, still thinking about Gu Yunrong and their wedding date. He also thought about how the Ceremony Director had sent him the wedding clothes two days ago to try them on. At that time, the Ceremony Director had even mentioned that the phoenix crown was almost done.
Soon, he could see his Rong’er wearing a red wedding dress and a veil as she came to his side…
Chu You’s heart was burning as he looked in the direction of the door. Gu Yunrong returned after a while. She walked quickly to Chu You and said in a low voice, “It’s Imperial d.u.c.h.ess Wei and Madam Ji’an.”
Chu You couldn’t help but be a little surprised. He raised his sharp eyebrows and looked in the direction of the east corner door again. At this moment, the carriage of the Duke’s Mansion was long gone.
He gently turned the emerald jade ring on his thumb and said in a low voice, “Imperial Duke Wei impeached the Marquis of Ji’an, Xu Yan, the day before yesterday.”
“They said that Marquis Ji’an colluded with bandits to occupy Wushan and burned, killed, and plundered nearby villages and towns. He occupied land and was guilty of a heinous crime. They asked His Majesty to lead troops to surround him.”
“They also requested His Majesty to make a final decision to allow the severance of ties with Marquis Ji’an.”
As he spoke, Chu You’s dark eyes darkened, and a sharp glint flashed across them.
This matter was like a stone that caused a thousand waves, causing an uproar in the entire court.
In the past two days, there have been many speculations about this matter in court. There was no lack of people who went to test Imperial Duke Wei’s words, but Imperial Duke Wei’s mouth was like a clam, unwilling to say a word. Imperial Duke Wei’s Mansion even closed its doors and refused guests.
Just like how aristocratic families formed their own factions in the court, these n.o.bles who relied on military achievements had always banded together. Now, Imperial Duke Wei had inexplicably impeached his biological brother-in-law.
On the surface, Imperial Duke Wei spoke righteously, as if he wanted to put righteousness before family. However, Chu You was suspicious of this.
Gu Jian’s t.i.tle had been s.n.a.t.c.hed, and he had been dismissed. The news of the second branch had been cut off a lot. Naturally, Gu Yunrong had no way of knowing about these court matters. At this moment, she only knew about this matter. She said in surprise and confusion, “Marquis Ji’an is colluding with bandits?”
“Why would they collude with bandits?”
“This doesn’t make sense… Wait!”
Gu Yunrong muttered to herself for a while. Suddenly, her eyes widened slightly. She grabbed Chu You’s wrist and emphasized, “The person who came with Imperial d.u.c.h.ess Wei just now is Madam Ji’an!”
Chu You lowered his eyes and looked at Gu Yunrong’s jade-like hand that was holding his wrist. Her fingers were so slender and jade-like. Her l.u.s.trous nails were like petals and shone with a pearl-like l.u.s.ter.
Gu Yunrong looked thoughtfully out the door and in the direction of the Yuheng Garden. Even if she stood here, she couldn’t see it at all, let alone the people in it.
“Your Highness, do you think my second sister is involved in this again?”
When she said this, the answer appeared in Gu Yunrong’s heart.
There was a high chance that this was the case.
Gu Yanfei was really going overboard!
With Gu Yunrong’s reminder, Chu You began to consider this possibility. His fingers rubbed the patterns on the jade ring.
Gu Yunrong frowned slightly and looked up at Chu You’s handsome face. She said worriedly, “Your Highness, my second sister has a deep relationship with the Eldest Prince…”
“Maybe the Eldest Prince is behind this and wants to implicate Your Highness again!”
When Chu You saw that Gu Yunrong was so concerned about him, he felt even more pleased. He comforted her quickly. “Don’t worry, Rong’er. I have never interacted with Marquis Ji’an.”
“And…” His thin lips curled into a smile as he said slowly, “Chu Yi will soon be too busy to take care of himself.”
“Huh?” Gu Yunrong blinked, and her long eyelashes fluttered.
Chu You sneered and said, “Baili Yin proposed a marriage between the two countries and promised the Eighth Princess of the State of Yue, Princess Ximing, to Chu Yi.”
Docs Gu Yanfei know about this?Gu Yunrong couldn’t help but think. An indescribably complicated feeling gradually surfaced in her heart.. She asked, “Did His Majesty agree?”