Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 338 My sister is already engaged?

For them, the assassination attempt at the palace tonight was not important; what mattered most was that they didn't understand why the Nanzhao princess was causing trouble for Gu Qingyue.

Gu Qingyue sighed softly. In fact, she had also realized that Princess Lianfu was likely in love with the Fifth Prince, Mu Yunjing, but Princess Lianfu believed that the Fifth Prince was in love with her, Gu Qingyue.

So, starting from the Spring Festival banquet, they were looking for opportunities to trip her up.

He got involved in Princess Chaoyue's scheme to drug him, intending to ruin her.

I have to say, this woman is really ruthless!

She didn't do anything right!

At least, she and Princess Lienf had barely exchanged a few words before.

Of course, Gu Qingyue also sensed some of how the Fifth Prince treated her.

But the Fifth Prince neither spoke to her nor showed any particular difference in his treatment of her, so Gu Qingyue could only pretend she knew nothing!

How wicked would it be for this woman to want to destroy her because of this?!

When Gu Qingyue told them her guesses and about drugging the banquet, the five men were shocked and stood up in unison.

Gu Yuanen practically jumped off his chair. That vicious woman!

If the younger sister hadn't spoken up, they would have had no idea that the wicked woman's malice towards her stemmed from this, and that she had already harmed the younger sister once before!

When Gu Qingyue returned from the last spring banquet, she only mentioned that Princess Chaoyue had attacked her, but did not mention Princess Lianfu.

She didn't want to waste her breath explaining, and besides, she thought Princess Lianfu would return to Nanzhao soon, so there was no point in saying more.

Unexpectedly, this woman has harmed him once again.

“Moon, you shouldn’t have kept it from your grandfather and your brothers. If something really happened to you, we wouldn’t even know why.”

"Tonight, Grandfather thought that Princess Lianfu and you were just bickering, that young girls just don't like each other. I didn't expect her to have such great malice. We must be careful in the future," the old Duke said, slowly sitting down and frowning.

"Grandfather, don't worry, I know what she's doing and I won't let her harm me." Gu Qingyue walked over and gently tugged at the old Duke's arm, speaking obediently.

"You should know what's important. If there's anything, let these brats help you. Don't try to handle it yourself. Otherwise, what's the point of having this older brother?!" The old Duke's lips twitched as he watched the little girl pretend to be obedient.

The four men who overheard the old Duke's words were even more speechless. So, what the grandfather meant was that his brothers were just there to take the blame and shoulder the responsibility?

Gu Qingyue nodded obediently.

The old Duke was finally satisfied.

Remembering something, Gu Qingyue tentatively asked, "Grandfather, I heard something at the banquet today."

Gu Qingyue carefully observed the old Duke's expression and then said, "I heard that the Emperor intends to select consorts for the coming-of-age princes. Should we make a move first?"

The four Gu brothers' mouths twitched even more violently. Did their little sister mean to first arrange a marriage for them or to get married directly?

Also, what kind of young woman talks about marriage so openly?

The old Duke was startled, "Shoot first?"

"Okay!" Seeing that the old Duke wasn't angry, Gu Qingyue immediately pulled up a chair and sat down next to him.

“Tell the Emperor that although I was raised in the countryside since childhood, my health is still very weak and it is not advisable for me to get married in the next few years. If that is not possible, say that I may not be able to have children in the future. That way, the Emperor will not grant me a marriage.”

After saying that, Gu Qingyue looked at the old Duke with bright eyes, secretly applauding her idea. That solved the problem!

However, instead of praise, he was slapped on the head after a while.

"Nonsense! What kind of girl would ruin her own reputation like this?!" The old Duke was furious.

Of course, it was feigned anger, but there was more heartache mixed in with the anger!

Gu Qingyue innocently scratched the back of her head. "It's not real. It's good to just avoid the prince's bestowal of marriage for a while. What if the Fifth Prince has a brain fart?"

She was unsure about the Fifth Prince's attitude. What if he did?

She couldn't understand the old Duke's idea at all. Wasn't this a perfect excuse to avoid getting entangled with the royal family and not offend them?

The next instant, another large hand landed on his head.

The old Duke looked at his granddaughter with affection, patted her head, and said, "Don't worry about this. Your grandfather has already made arrangements. Your marriage is settled."

Gu Qingyue: ? ? ? ? A bolt from the blue!

The four Gu brothers: ? ? ? ?

Could it be that my younger sister already has a betrothed or childhood sweetheart?

Gu Qingyue's heart skipped a beat!

Has Grandfather already promised himself to someone else? Who is it?

Suddenly remembering someone's face and those unfathomable, dark eyes, she couldn't help but shudder! She suddenly felt her legs go weak.

"Grandfather? Does this mean my sister is already engaged?"

The four Gu brothers exchanged glances, their hearts sinking in unison, sensing that their little sister was doomed.

Amidst the shoving, Gu Yuanchen stepped forward. "Grandfather, who is he?"

Upon hearing this, the old Duke laughed heartily: "You know him too? He's quite a fine young man, with a good family background, good character, and good health. Although he's always been in the army, he's proficient in both literature and martial arts. He's a perfect match for my dear granddaughter!"

After the old duke finished speaking, he proudly stroked his short beard.

The siblings were all shocked when they heard this!

Did the old Duke already know about her and Mu Yun Chu's affair?

Gu Yuanjin and Gu Yuanchen only heard about their affair from their fourth brother after their younger sister returned to the capital.

Why does it seem like Grandfather already knew all along?

"Who is this lad you're talking about, sir?" Gu Yuanen was still determined to find out.

If his grandfather had known all along, he would have loved to ask Mu Yun Chu when exactly he had gained his grandfather's approval.

How come they didn't hear a single word about it?

Gu Qingyue was even more confused. Didn't Mu Yun Chu say that she had made several appointments with her grandfather, but he had declined them all?

Did the two of them reach an agreement without her knowledge?

"Haha, it's that brat Liu Zichan from the Yong'an Marquis's mansion!" The old Duke looked at his little granddaughter's adorable face with a smile, finding her incredibly cute and endearing.

"Huh?!?!" Gu Yuanen's voice cracked; it was too horrifying!

The others weren't much better off either; they all felt that Liu Zichan was in grave danger!

Gu Qingyue looked as if she had been hit by a meteorite, rubbing her forehead in exasperation. "Grandfather, you haven't arranged a marriage for me yet, have you?"

She clung to her last hope that her grandfather wasn't so autocratic.

Although this era emphasized arranged marriages by parents and matchmakers.

Many women's marriages have little to do with the women themselves before the wedding.

As long as the elders in the family like it and agree, it's settled.

They never considered the woman's own wishes.

"Not yet! But your grandfather has already made his choice and discussed it with your grandfather Heng. Once your mother asks someone to inquire further, your grandfather Heng will have someone propose marriage. You two will get engaged first, and then get married after you come of age."

The old Duke leaned back in his chair, quite pleased with the husband he had found for his granddaughter. The young man was indeed an honest and reliable man!

"Oh, by the way, has Yue'er met that boy? If not, have your second brother find an opportunity to take you to meet him. If you're satisfied, that would be even better."

The old Duke suddenly remembered that his granddaughter might not have met anyone yet, and she should be satisfied with her.