Who took away my wealth

In more than ten days, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the two princesses visited almost all the shops in Nanling. Only then did they truly see the vast land and rich resources of the Nanling Kingdom, and it was inevitable for the Koryo Kingdom to surrender.

After visiting the last royal workshop that made porcelain in the capital, it was time to go back. The emperor specially held a farewell banquet in the palace to entertain the princess and envoys.

When Gu Yu was sending them back to the post house, the two sisters looked at each other, as if they wanted to say something.

Gu Yu pretended not to see it and spoke first:

"Two princesses, during this period, I have taken you to understand the products and handicrafts of our Nanling Mountains. I have also heard a little bit about your products in Korea. After you go back, you can report your travel situation to the King of Korea. It would be beneficial to both countries to open a treaty port as soon as possible for the mutual benefit of the people of the two countries, rather than just royal communication."

My sister hesitated for a moment, then spoke: "Your Highness, I understand your desire to promote trade between the two countries, but I still feel that this does not conflict with our marriage, and can even promote close ties between the two countries. You Why not accept it?"

Gu Yu was stunned.

Why are these two people still thinking about getting married?

"Because I don't want you to become pawns."

"But we didn't think that we would become pawns by marrying you. On the contrary, we were willing to marry you. Besides, our two sisters are not ugly. Your Highness, the Crown Prince, won't look down on us, right?"

Um......

Why don't you listen?

He didn't expect them to understand his thoughts, so he could only make a nonsense excuse:

"Well, I already have someone I like, so it's not convenient for me to marry the two princesses."

"Who is more beautiful than us?"

Gu Yu gritted his teeth, glanced and noticed that no one else was passing by, and then whispered: "I like men. If the two princesses marry me, I am afraid they will not be able to enjoy the happiness of husband and wife. I can't stand women..."

"..."

"..."

After a moment of silence, the other party twitched his lips and replied: "Then... we were rude."

The farewell banquet for the two princesses and envoys of Goryeo was held in the palace, under the responsibility of the Ministry of Etiquette, and the time was set on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Gu Yuye finally breathed a sigh of relief, he just needed to accompany him for a formality.

This farewell banquet was an internal palace banquet. Except for officials from the Ministry of Etiquette and relevant waiters, no other close servants were allowed to go in. Gu Yu even gave Yinfeng and Xu Hai a family leave during the Lantern Festival, allowing them to go back and spend time with their families.

Song Qinian, who was "helpless", could only sit on the steps of the Prince's Mansion, looking over the high wall at the sky lanterns rising from the sky, his jaw tightened silently, and his forehead stung.

The Lantern Festival a year ago was a turning point in his life.

This is the beginning of his becoming a "slave".

Song Qinian curled up, his back bent silently, his chin resting on his knees, his eyes dim.

A maid from the Prince's Mansion who was passing by called him: "Xiao Song, today is the Lantern Festival. His Highness has specially allowed servants who are not on duty to go out to the lantern festival. Will you go?"

Song Qinian's appearance was good, and he was highly regarded by His Highness the Crown Prince. Many maids in the mansion took a fancy to him. However, except for being attentive to His Highness the Crown Prince, Song Qinian was cold to everyone.

He heard someone calling him, and also heard someone asking him to go to the Lantern Festival Lantern Festival, but he just didn't want to pay attention to them, and he bent his body silently and didn't speak.

"Forget it, he has always been a dull gourd. We are not His Highness, so we can't stop him. Let's go, let's go alone."

The rustling footsteps faded away, and Song Qinian heard the maids talking:

"Did you know that there is a farewell banquet in the palace today, and the princess of Goryeo is about to go back."

"It's so fast. I thought our Highness was going to marry someone else."

"The two princesses are willing, but His Highness is not interested in it. I heard that yesterday, the two princesses were crying in front of His Highness. They were so pitiful. If it were me, I wouldn't have the heart to refuse. Those are princesses. She is still a great beauty, I don’t know what kind of woman our Highness can like, it must be a fairy, right?”

"You should keep your voice down. If Aunt Qianru finds out about discussing His Highness's affairs casually, be careful of being kicked out of the house!"

"As if you didn't say..."

"..."

The sound became smaller and smaller, and the surroundings became quiet again.

Song Qinian's clenched fist did not loosen.

When Gu Yu returned home after attending the palace banquet, he saw the young man sitting alone on the steps facing the door, his amber eyes vaguely moist, sitting in front of the steps with his head hanging in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking, usually The person who was more alert than anyone else didn't even notice him walking past.

"child."

Gu Yu called him.

The young man's wide sleeves were draped over his knees, and his head was sunk deeply into the wide sleeves. When he heard the voice, he raised his eyes and met Gu Yu's eyes.

Those eyes were full of moisture, and there was an emotion on the verge of being broken. When he saw Gu Yu, he called out with grievance in his voice: "Your Highness."

Song Qinian looked like a puppy that had been abandoned by his owner. He was crying and felt aggrieved.

"What's wrong? Everyone is going to the lantern festival, but you're not going?"

When he mentioned this, Song Qinian felt even more aggrieved: "One of my subordinates doesn't want to go."

"one person?"

No, isn't this kid already looking for a sweetheart outside? How could he be alone?

"I am waiting for Your Highness. Your Highness is busy with the princess. I have not seen Your Highness for several days."

Indeed, after dealing with the two princesses these days, he really didn't have the energy to pay attention to this child. It was because he didn't do it properly enough.

No matter how tall he is, he is still a child. He can understand the fledgling complex.

Gu Yu pulled him to stand up and patted the dust on his body himself: "Although I still call you a kid, when you have someone you like, you should learn to grow up."

Song Qinian felt panicked, his eyes were confused for a moment, and his forehead started to beat wildly.

Why would Gu Yu suddenly say such things to him?

Did you discover something?

Song Qinian's face turned red because of the sudden excitement. When Gu Yu saw him, he thought that this kid was still thin-skinned. He must have embarrassed him by bringing it up so directly, so he coughed twice to clear his head. voice:

"What I mean is that if you have someone you like in the future, you have to learn to be independent. You can't be timid. You should handle things like an adult. What should you do if you are always so dependent on others?"

"Your Highness..."

"Okay, since you've been waiting for me for a long time, I'll take you out for a walk before the lantern festival is over!"