Help! I just woke up and was stabbed by a big kid

Gu Xu lowered his eyelashes and looked at his toes.

He guessed it right. Once again, Qin Zhaoyue plotted his marriage. Under the pretext of doing it for his own good, she actually wanted to consolidate her power and make his path to the throne smoother.

He doesn't mind being exploited by others, he just hates such double-dealing hypocrisy.

Although he said words of intimacy, his head was full of calculations, trying to squeeze every last bit out of the person.

Besides, Gu Yue...

Gu Xu's trance lasted only a moment. He quickly relaxed his shoulders and raised his eyes to look at Qin Zhaoyue again.

This man was really willing to spend a lot of money. I'm afraid Jing Yu was just a chess piece in his eyes. The two sisters that Jing Cun had carefully taken care of were being divided and dealt with like objects in the hands of the prince with whom he had a "good relationship".

I'm just worried that I won't be able to maximize the interests of the two girls.

"Your Highness, I really don't deserve your kindness." Gu Xu frowned and said, "I haven't been reinstated yet, and I'm alone. Besides, I had a bad reputation before, and my parents are still suspected of crimes... I'm really not worthy of Jing's daughter."

"Xiao Xu, don't underestimate yourself." Qin Zhaoyue said with a smile: "Anyone with a discerning eye can see that there is something fishy about your parents' affairs. Although the Shen Wang family has passed away, you still have the Su family behind you. The Su family is a famous family with students all over the world. The combination of civil and military talents is naturally first-class."

Gu Xu thought, civil officials and military generals have been in opposition since ancient times, isn't it the emperor who instigated them behind the scenes? If the officials worked together, no one would be able to sit firmly on the throne.

He smiled and said, "Your Highness favors me. Gu Xu is really ashamed. But the matter of marriage depends on Sister Jingyu's mind. We are for the sake of profit and we are forcing people to entrust their lives to us."

Qin Zhaoyue smiled with relief and said, "Sister Jingyu must be delighted that Xiaoxu can say this. How many women would wish for a husband who puts her interests first?"

Gu Xu nodded: "Your Highness, after all, Lord Dun Xin has just passed away, please allow me to observe mourning for my adoptive father for a year."

"This..." Qin Zhaoyue was stunned. Gu Xu should only have hatred for Gu Dashi, so why did he still observe mourning?

"I have a bad reputation and I really don't want to talk about it anymore." Gu Xu said, "Please help us, Your Highness, and give us less leverage."

Qin Zhaoyue frowned slightly: "I will consider this matter."

……

In the Jing family's mansion.

Jing Yu stood up suddenly, his face full of anger, and said bluntly: "Why should I get married just because my sister is getting married?! You want me to entrust my life to a guy I've never met, how hasty!"

Jing Sang sat aside, keeping silent.

Madam Jing looked worried and whispered, "Jing Yu, this is about the honor of our entire family..."

"Isn't it enough for the whole family to have my sister as the Crown Princess?!" Jing Yu slammed the table and raised his eyebrows and shouted, "My sister is imprisoned in the harem for life and has no choice. Have you ever thought about it?"

Jing Sang said coldly: "My fate in this life has been determined since I was born. Jing Yu, don't feel sad for me."

Jing Yu pursed his lips, trying to hold back the sourness that rose in his nose.

"The Crown Prince and the Queen will not watch the Jing family's power fall into the hands of others." Jing Shu said, "Jing Yu, Gu Xu is your best choice."

Jing Yu said: "The best choice, father, don't you think this is Qin Zhaoyue's conspiracy?"

"How outrageous!" Jing Shu said angrily.

Jing Yu was not afraid at all, and said: "Behind Gu Xu is the Su family, the most prominent and large family of civil officials. What benefit can our Jing family get from being associated with them? Father, have you not read history books? Why are there always civil and military conflicts in every dynasty? Because they cannot unite. Once they unite, how can the emperor sit on the throne safely? Qin Zhaoyue's move must be ill-intentioned!"

Jing Sang said: "What Jing Yu said is right. I'm afraid that by then, another plan will happen to make her lose her wife and husband. The Su family dotes on Su Huaiyue so much, and we spoil Jing Yu... I'm afraid this hatred will last for a hundred years."

Jing Yu said: "Why did Prince Shen and Su Huaiyue burn themselves to death in the past? Wasn't it because Prince Shen had made great military achievements for generations and married the precious daughter of an important official, which aroused suspicion? It is true that it is a turbulent time now, and Qin Zhaoyue needs our help, so he found such a good marriage; what about after he ascends the throne?"

Jing Shu said: "Gu Xu does not have a deep connection with the Su family. Qin Zhaoyue just wants to show her grace, so she arranged a marriage for you."

His face turned cold: "It is me who holds the military power, not Qin Zhaoyue. If he wants to touch our Jing family, even the new emperor will have to think twice."

Jing Yu shouted, "Father! Qin Zhaoyue has been able to sit on the throne of the crown prince for so long. He must have some tricks and plans. How could he just rely on the Jing army to fight others? Don't underestimate him!"

Jing Sang also said, "That's right. The Jing family's military power is very hot, and he has endured it for so many years. He only proposed marriage now. It can be seen that he has a shrewd mind and is not just concerned about petty gains."

Jing Shu glanced at her and said, "You are the future queen, a member of the royal family, how can you say so much here?"

Jing Yu was furious, but Jing Sang looked calm: "Since my father thinks that I am already a married woman, I won't say much."

Jing Shu said: "No matter what, you must get married! Before the engagement, you should stay in Sangyu Courtyard and don't go anywhere!"

Jing Shu walked away in anger. How could the women in the harem understand what he was thinking? If the Jing family had real power, they wouldn't be afraid of Qin Zhaoyue turning against them, not to mention that there was also Jing Cun!

Jing Yu kicked the table leg angrily.

Mrs. Jing looked worried and couldn't come up with any good ideas for a while.

Jing Sang looked at his sister, his eyes reddened: "It would be better for us to enter the Eastern Palace together, then I can take care of you. If I follow Gu Xu, the road ahead will be really bumpy."

Jingyu quickly walked to his sister and held her in his arms.

"Don't be afraid, sister, I will find a way!" she said.

……

into the night.

All the lights in Sangyu Courtyard had been put out, with only a candle still lit in front of a paper window in the corner.

Jing Yu wrote and drew on the paper, and from time to time he would crumple the paper into a ball and throw it aside in distress.

Suddenly, there were two muffled noises outside the window, and the patrolling footsteps stopped. After a moment, there was a light knock on the window frame.

Who? Jing Yu cautiously grabbed the copper candlestick beside the table.

The paper window was gently pushed open a crack.

Jing Yu was about to swing the candlestick up when he saw a silly face appearing through the window.

Wu Feng whispered, "Are you Jing Yu? Or Jing Sang?"

Jing Yu frowned: "Who are you?"

The window was opened, Wu Feng stood outside the window with a smile, the moonlight cast a layer of glow on his figure.

"I am Gu Xu's subordinate in the Duke of Dunxin's mansion. This time, my master wants to discuss cooperation with you. Is Miss Jingyu interested?"

Jing Yu looked him up and down, with suspicion in his eyes.

Seeing this, Wu Feng quickly smiled even more harmlessly, revealing his two rows of white teeth: "My master is sincere! Miss Jingyu, you don't want to marry someone you don't know, right?"

Jing Yu said: "It's more than that. You... come in and talk."