Wealth and glory seek stability

How could she be merciful? She was just leaving a way out for herself.

Be a man to stay on the line and meet each other in the future.

No matter how humble and insignificant a person is, as long as you leave him a way to live, he will definitely go on. This is the truth she has summed up from her past life. Who would seek death if they can live?

If she didn't even have a chance to survive, risking her life to fight back was not the result she wanted.

She was indeed feeling inferior. She saw Gao Yunhuai as a fish in a low pond looking at the moon in the water. Although he was right in front of her, he was out of reach.

He was a man of unyielding pride and modest character, but now he was willing to humble himself, which moved her greatly.

It was the first time she knew Gao Yunhuai's background. After knowing it, the identity gap in her heart seemed to be bridged in the blink of an eye.

She was shy and ashamed. Her secret and dark thoughts were known to others, and the fig leaf in the deepest part of her heart was lifted and exposed to the sun.

No matter in her past or present life, she is ultimately inferior and thinks she is not worthy of all the good things.

The warm sunshine in the past was just her armor to protect herself, so that others would not dare to bully her easily.

"I agree."

It would be pretentious to refuse again. It will be the same no matter who you live with, so you might as well choose the one you like.

Gao Yunhuai needed a mistress who could take charge of the household chores, and she also needed his power to do something.

The things that love can bring are too abstract and superficial. She only believes in things that can be seen and touched.

Gao Yunhuai stretched out his hand as if asking, "Then let's go back. Your family must be worried about you after being out for so long." The tenderness in his eyes could even melt the ice.

The gaze was too scorching, and Jian Xi felt a little uncomfortable. Two blushes appeared on her pretty white face. She bowed and walked away quickly.

Gao Yunhuai followed behind, not too far away but not too close. Fortunately, the two of them had just been married by Emperor Xuanyuan, so no one would say anything if they behaved closer.

They are all the same people, so how could Gao Yunhuai not know what Jian Xi wants most in her heart.

If she wanted it, he would give it to her.

But he really likes her!

He couldn't say this, because if he did, Jian Xi would continue to shrink like a turtle.

He will use time to prove that he is sincere.

Until the end of the polo match, Zhang Cen'er had not found an opportunity to find a noble lady for Zhang Xuanyu.

Zhang Xuanyu lost his moral integrity after drinking, changed his clothes under the curtains, and molested a palace maid.

The eunuch came to report in a panic, and Emperor Xuanyuan looked unhappy. Gao Yunhuai said at the right time, "Your Majesty, this palace maid is not of ordinary origin, but a concubine's daughter of the Lan family's side branch. The Lan Guogong Mansion has been a meritorious family for generations. Since this is a match made in heaven, why don't you help them make it happen?"

Emperor Xuanyuan was about to agree.

Zhang Xuanyu knelt on the ground, extremely dissatisfied, "I am the fourth prince of the Xuanwu Dynasty, how can I marry a palace maid?"

Xuanyuan Qiyuan gave a look, and Lan Mei'er immediately understood. She pretended to be angry and slammed the table with her hands.

"How dare you! My Lan Guogong Mansion is full of loyal and brave people. You were the first to be rude. Your Majesty will not pursue it. I am the Princess of Jin, and the sisters in my family are not grateful for marrying you. Instead, you speak such outrageous words."

Xuanyuan Qiyuan snorted coldly, "He's just a hostage, my dear concubine, don't be angry. If he doesn't give face to Duke Lan's Mansion, I will definitely seek justice for you." The implication was that if Zhang Xuanyu did not agree to this marriage, then he would not have a good life in the Xuanyuan Dynasty in the future.

He turned to the Eighth Prince who was sitting at the bottom, "It seems that your newly married princess is not that good, and she doesn't even look down on the door of the Duke Lan's Mansion. Are you planning to marry the Ninth Prince's sister?"

Xuanyuan Qingqing would never tolerate this, her eyes were full of contempt, "Humph! I am a daughter of heaven, how can this hostage dream of me."

It would be fine if she couldn't marry Shen Nanxing, but Zhang Xuanyu looked like a idiot and had a weird appearance, so how could he be worthy of her?

Everyone in the seat was calling him a hostage. Zhang Xuanyu was sweating profusely. He had no idea what was going on just now. He just went to change his clothes, and suddenly a palace maid with disheveled clothes ran in, shouting "molest", attracting countless palace people to watch.

At this point, what is there to not understand? He was framed.

Emperor Xuanyuan felt a headache from the noise, but he didn't yell because there were outsiders around.

Looking at Zhang Xuanyu below, his eyes narrowed slightly, "Fourth Prince, I grant you a marriage, are you unwilling?"

He is the emperor, and others have always obeyed him, and there is absolutely no room for disobeying him.

Zhang Cen'er stood up, walked to Zhang Xuanyu, and saluted, "My royal brother was just too happy for a moment and didn't react."

"Brother, thank you quickly."

Zhang Xuanyu knew that there was absolutely no room for refusal in this matter, so he bowed his head reluctantly to express his gratitude.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the marriage."

Emperor Xuanyuan smiled and said, "Get up quickly."

There was a burst of applause from all around. Emperor Xuanyuan looked at the field and couldn't help but admire, "This young master of the Cao family is very agile. The Cao family is a family of scholars. It seems that young master Cao is also proficient in the six arts."

Jin Bao responded, "Yes, this Sixth Master Cao has been taught by Master Cao since he was young. I heard that he is the most insightful."

Seeing that no one cared about the two siblings, Zhang Cen'er clenched her hands at her sides, exerted force secretly, and pulled Zhang Xuanyu to salute and retreat.

What is more unacceptable than hatred is disregard, which is contempt from the depths of the soul.

Glancing at Zhang Xuanyu who was so scared that he didn't even dare to fart, he thought to himself that this brother had no courage at all and was such a waste.

If she had seized the opportunity well, she could have turned the situation around. But now she has no choice.

Gao Yunhuai watched the two men retreat, his eyes sharp.

Emperor Xuanyuan was sitting on the Diaoyutai, now things were in trouble. He used to think that Gao Yunhuai had no weaknesses and was difficult to control, and was afraid that he would be out of control after going to Jiangnan. Today, he finally couldn't help but expose his weaknesses.

As a king, he is not afraid of his subjects fighting for fame and fortune. He owns the world, and only when his subjects fight for fame and fortune can he enjoy the pleasure of ruling. If a person only has ambition but no weaknesses, he will not want to use this person no matter how talented he is.

Jian Xi sat down, looked at the confrontation in front of her, and concealed her feelings.

Dongfang Wenying touched Jian Xi's arm and said, "Xi'er, I think Mr. Gao still cares about you a lot. This time he helped you vent your anger."

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Gao Yunhuai was helping her vent her anger.

Jian Xi just remained silent. When she saw Zi Cui walking towards her, their eyes met. Zi Cui nodded secretly, and Jian Xi knew that things were done.

She was the one who started this matter, and she wanted to get away with it even after offending him. She might have tolerated it in the past, but she doesn't need to do that now.

Originally, she was looking for an ordinary palace maid. As for why she later replaced her with a concubine's daughter from the Lan family, she would have to ask Zi Cui when she returned.

Although the hostages were of low status, they were still considered nobles and their lives were not too bad. The palace maids had to wait until they were 25 before they had the chance to leave the palace. Moreover, some people had no relatives at home and wanted to spend their old age in the palace, so marrying Zhang Xuanyu was a way out.

She just went with the flow, and Gao Yunhuai's cooperation was unexpected.