Inside the Qianlong Hall, a well-proportioned man was reviewing state memorials. This person was none other than the previous Regent, Shen Yin, style name Nanzhi, who was the current Empress…
Shen Nanzhi frowned slightly and put down the memorial in his hand, thinking: Why hasn’t Yuxi returned yet? Wasn’t it said that Qingcheng was right outside the hall door?
Shen Nanzhi said to the several ministers below, “Everyone, please wait here for a moment. This consort will go take a look at His Majesty.”
With that, Shen Nanzhi stood up and walked outside. He wanted to see what on earth they were up to since they still hadn’t returned after all this time…
Before he even reached the doorway, he spotted the current Emperor crouching in a ball by the entrance, acting all stealthy.
Seeing Shen Nanzhi approach, Gu Yuxi made a shushing gesture at him and then waved his hand, signaling him to come over quietly.
Shen Nanzhi walked up to Gu Lin and softly asked, “What are you doing here? Weren’t you coming out to welcome Qingcheng?”
Before Gu Yuxi could reply, they heard Xu Yanjin’s voice: “Cough… Your Highness, although I know I look quite good, you don’t need to ask me to, cough… be your Crown Prince Consort right upon our first meeting.” Even with a betrothal, it still makes you look rather frivolous…
Shen Nanzhi was completely dumbfounded. What on earth? Crown Prince Consort? That voice must be Yanjin’s…
Could the progress between these two people meeting for the first time really be this fast?
Shen Nanzhi looked at Gu Yuxi.
“Nanzhi, ah, I’ll explain the whole story to you later. For now, let’s watch the show.” Saying this, he listened intently once again…
Gu Qingcheng was actually feeling quite awkward right now. Who would have thought that upon their first meeting, he would blurt out: “Will you be my Crown Prince Consort?”
Gu Qingcheng thought: I am totally serious. My ass!
Of all things in the world, saving face matters most.
At this moment, Xu Yanjin was truly shocked; this was a situation he had completely not anticipated.
Having achieved the result he wanted, Gu Qingcheng spoke up once more: “Regent, Gu’s feelings for you are evident to the heavens and the earth!” He said it with the utmost sincerity and deep affection.
Xu Yanjin was silent for a long time, and just as he was about to speak, he was knocked flying by the words that followed.
Gu Qingcheng quietly pinched a hard handful of flesh on his own thigh, and his eye rims instantly turned red: “Gu can’t wait to climb right up and do it myself.”
Xu Yanjin coughed violently: “Cough, cough, cough, cough, cough…”
The servants looked as though they had all been frozen in place.
The Emperor and Empress who were eavesdropping were also frozen.
Behind the Emperor and Empress stood a whole group of people. Seeing that the Emperor and Empress had been gone for so long without returning, they had wanted to come out and see what was going on.
As a result, the moment they came out, they were hit by a critical blow.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince liked the Regent! …
He can’t wait to climb up and do it himself?!
Everyone was petrified on the spot. Then, someone lost their footing and fell, triggering a domino effect of noises.
Xu Jinglan (Prime Minister): “Such a magnificent spectacle!”
Xie Mucheng (Grand Preceptor): “Where have I seen this plot before?”
Xu Yanjin jerked his head up, and Gu Qingcheng whipped around: Why are there so many people at the doorway? What is going on? …
Gu Qingcheng: Oh heavens! Gu’s lifelong reputation is ruined!
Xu Yanjin: Is it still in time to kill this fellow now?
Everyone: …
The surroundings fell silent. Not a single person spoke, and everyone just stood there staring at each other with big eyes and small eyes…
In the end, Gu Yuxi couldn’t bear the atmosphere anymore and spoke first: “Cough… it’s a bit cold outside, let’s all go inside first!” With that, he pulled Shen Nanzhi and walked quickly inside.
Seeing their Emperor leave, the ministers hurriedly followed behind.
In the end, only Xu Yanjin and Gu Qingcheng were left outside. Neither of them moved to leave first, and neither spoke a word.
Finally, it was Xu Yanjin who broke the silence: “His Highness had better give me an explanation in a moment.” After saying that, he walked inside.
Gu Qingcheng touched his face: “It’s over, I’m truly finished this time.”
After a moment, he slowly walked inside as well…