Host, do you think Liu Ruyan has the right to refuse?
Guagua, but... but don't you think this scene looks a little familiar?
Host, how does it seem familiar ?
Guagua, as a seasoned viewer of "The Legend of Zhen Huan," the white robes and red curtains, the remarriage of his deceased wife—in the end, he resembles Wanwan. Old Man Gongsun has finally figured it out!
At first, I thought it was a case of someone reminiscing about their youth, but it turns out they're fulfilling a dream!
The entire court: Good heavens, good heavens, we misunderstood you, Duke Protector of the Nation!!!
Emperor Jingyuan: Excellent! My good Duke, are you happy now that your dream has come true?!
Prince An was stunned. Could this really be done?
Shouldn't you just marry the person you like?
Just like his queen, Lady Cui, whom he liked very much when he met her, so he married her!
Duke Gongsun Yuan, the Protector of the Nation: Do you think everyone's father is an emperor, mother is an empress, and brother is also an emperor? If I had such a background, I could marry whoever I wanted!
Marry someone you like—it's easier said than done!
You can't know the feeling unless you're in the thick of it.
If I inherit the title of Duke, I can not marry her; but if I give up the title, I won't even have the chance to get close to her!
Prince An: I don't know, Your Majesty! That old man Gongsun is so annoying! Deal with him!
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: What a devoted lover, but somehow, it feels a bit disgusting.
Host, isn't realizing your dream a good thing?
The entire court: What's so good about it!
The other members of the Duke's mansion who suffered the consequences.
Shen Changyuan: My God, we've really unearthed a secret hidden deep beneath the sea!
My daughter is so successful!!!
Prince An: Lord Shen is mighty!!!
I'm a huge fan of Lord Shen!!!
Gongsun Yao: My father, because of his own obsession in his youth, disregarded the interests of the Duke of Manchukuo's mansion, which is extremely derelict in his duty.
Duke Gongsun Yuan, the Protector of the Nation: I've met my true love, so what's it to you if I marry her?
You guys have absolutely no tolerance!
Gongsun Yao, the heir apparent of the Duke of Protectorate: Is it our fault?
At first, I actually believed in ghosts...
Guagua, you don't understand.
If the system had a tail right now, it would probably spin like a propeller; human emotions are so complex.
Host, look, Crown Prince Yan Beichen is looking at you!
Guagua, doesn't he visit me often? Try to be more discreet these days~~~
Host, I'm just letting you know, get started on your sweet romance.
Guagua, here we emphasize arranged marriages, matching social status, and harmonious relationships.
Okay~~~
Crown Prince Yan Beichen listened to Shen Mingzhu's words and lowered his head in deep thought.
He felt that he and Mingzhu had developed mutual feelings for each other after spending the past few days together…
Shen Mingzhu: You think so!
Shen Mingzhu took a deep breath.
Guagua, did the Duke of Protectorate finally realize his dream?
Host, absolutely!
Excellent! Old Master Gongsun has finally realized his childhood dream!
The entire court was bombarded with such a juicy piece of gossip first thing in the morning.
We're quite full!
A minister: Actually, I also have a dream~~~
A minister said: Actually, when I was young, I really liked the young lady from the XX family, but unfortunately, I was just a poor scholar at the time.
Things have changed.
The scenery from back then remains the same, but the people are no longer young.
Prince An: Brother, do you have a dream?
Emperor Jingyuan: I've already married my white moonlight into the harem!
Looking at the civil and military officials who were deep in thought in the main hall, Emperor Jingyuan couldn't help but cough.
"Cough cough cough~~~"
"Cough cough cough~~~"
Guagua, why is Emperor Jingyuan coughing? Did he go to Kunning Palace to see the Empress again last night?
Host, how did you know?
"I was just guessing!"
Host, I'll tell you a little secret.
What secret?
Prince An: What little secret? I love hearing secrets!!!
Emperor Jingyuan frowned. What secret?
Host, aside from his regular visits to Empress Lin's residence in Kunning Palace on the first and fifteenth of each month, Emperor Jingyuan also stays at Empress Lin's residence in Kunning Palace that night whenever there is a happy occasion in the family of a member of the imperial family or a high-ranking official, and he has bestowed a marriage upon them.]
Oh? Why? What kind of hobby is this?
Oh dear, host, it's nothing, just one of Emperor Jingyuan's quirky little habits!!!
Emperor Jingyuan: Cough cough cough...
He gave Shen Mingzhu a stern look.
Unfortunately, Shen Mingzhu had her head down and didn't see it at all.
Emperor Jingyuan: I can't even stay overnight at the Empress's place!
Throughout the entire harem, I can sleep wherever I want!
I can go to whichever concubine I want to visit...
What strange little quirk? I just want to see the Empress and get closer to his Rou'er!
Prince An: I never expected my elder brother to have this side to him.
Wow, I feel like I've discovered a new older brother!
Hehe~~~
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: He truly is a good father.
Empress Lin: I see~~~
As soon as Shen Mingzhu entered the court, she started eating melons. After chatting with Guagua, she tightened her clothes and put a white rabbit milk candy in her mouth.
A minister standing nearby stared at her expectantly.
Shen Mingzhu generously gave him two pieces.
"I'll treat you to something."
The minister was overjoyed and thanked her happily.
"Thank you, Master Shen."
By the way, Guagua, I haven't asked yet. How is my aunt doing after she went back home?
Host, you know what, the Duke of Li's mansion is super lively, too!
What happened? The Duke of Li's mansion, one of the three founding dukes, is also in trouble?
All the officials: Don't you know what's going on?
Crown Prince Yan Beichen shook his head; this matter was indeed difficult to handle.
He already knew about the situation at the Duke of Li's mansion, but it was just a "family matter," and the reason given was somewhat untenable.
Host, what else could it be! The daughters-in-law of the Duke of Li's mansion are all arguing about divorces, making the house incredibly lively!
That's Minister Gu; he's always so busy!
Oh?
Gu Ci, the Minister of Works, who was singled out, has to get things done no matter how many things there are!
Gu Ci felt a bitter taste in his mouth.
He knew that Shen Mingzhu had singled him out on the spot, and he was prepared to be humiliated.
Shen Changyuan: Why does Minister Gu's face look even worse?
Gu Ci: Thanks to your good daughter.
Guagua, tell me quickly!
Host, Minister Gu has been busy with the imperial examinations lately. The other night, he was working until 3 AM, only getting two hours of sleep before going to court. After the court session, he went straight to the Li family residence to find his eldest daughter, Gu Caiyue, and brought her back to discuss a divorce, leaving her completely bewildered!
That's true. After all, she's the wife of the heir of the Duke of Li's mansion, and she has children. She probably thinks Minister Gu is joking.
Host, you're so smart, you guessed, right? At first, Gu Caiyue really thought her father was joking, but seeing his serious expression, she finally believed he wasn't.
Guagua, what does Gu Caiyue think?
Host, unfortunately, Gu Caiyue doesn't want a divorce right now. As the wife of the heir apparent, with children to consider, a sudden and inexplicable divorce would be unacceptable to anyone!