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On that day, the Emperor left the Duke of Zhenguo behind, but because National Duke's Mansion was about loyalty, each and every one of his actions were carried out in different positions. In addition, when he ascended the throne, he ended the road of an old official and single-handedly led his followers.

It was because of Lady Xu that the Emperor had paid full attention to the Duke of Zhenguo.

Bai Feiyu was already a hero at the end of the day. However, not only did his descendants not receive any merits, even among the best of the best.

At this moment, Xiao Jiu was sitting alone in the imperial garden with his son. He smiled and said, "I didn't know that you were so optimistic about the Duke of Zhenguo."

Xiao Qiran sat upright on the wheelchair. He was still extraordinary, his eyes full of spirit.

His son, who was born with legs ailments, could also train diligently and find a good teacher to teach him martial arts. At the same time, he could only grind his teeth and endure the rumors, inviting several gentlemen to teach him poetry and etiquette. After entering the military camp one year, he was poked in the spine and cursed at.

How could this father not like such a son?

But today, Xiao Qiran had unexpectedly entered the palace for the sake of National Duke's Mansion, in exchange for a favor.

"This son has both the public and the private members who have come this time." Xiao Qiran clasped his hands at his father and helplessly lowered his head, "Although royal father bestowing marriage to me was an act of helplessness before, now …"

Before he could finish, the Emperor raised his hand and stopped him.

"If you are unwilling to marry this Young Miss Prime Minister's Mansion, we can naturally bestow grace upon the Duke of Zhenguo and the Prime Minister, and find a reason to cancel this engagement."

The emperor's face was cold, thinking back to the time when the prime minister had eagerly recommended his daughter to him, he had wanted to make use of the fact that the crown prince had already made a decision to marry into his family, but no matter what, he did not want the prime minister to be part of his family, because when Xiao Qiran spread the news that the prime minister had been assassinated, and the prime minister's eldest daughter had fallen off the cliff, he had no choice but to arrange this so-called underworld marriage due to fate.

However, who would've thought that both of them would return unharmed?

The Emperor had a bit of anger in his heart, but he didn't know where it was coming from. Now, however …

"I'm afraid royal father has misunderstood this son." Xiao Qiran naturally knew that his royal father was displeased because of the prime minister, and had already been observing Gu Mingyan, intentionally or unintentionally. His heart only wanted to cancel the engagement, and now, how could he let his father have his way?

The Emperor was stunned, then he glanced at him. "Do you remember what I taught you when we were young?"

"This son remembers that royal father told me not to entrust any of my subjects to my heart. Beneath the feet of the Son of Heaven, everything was twisted and intertwined, and there were no beauties."

A few days ago, Xue Zhu even wanted to take her in as his disciple, and so Xue Zhu's mechanical skills were not all taught to Jing Peng. If she was able to become Xue Zhu's disciple, and learn all of these skills, she could naturally become a great help to me. But National Duke's Mansion was only one of the gifts I gave her. "

Hearing this, the emperor's expression eased up and he nodded in satisfaction. "This is the reason why you insist on marrying her?"

"Not only that, even though she is the great miss of Prime Minister's Mansion, because of the matter of the Bane Star, she broke with my father." Even though it is not only that, even though she is the great miss of Prime Minister's Mansion, because of the matter of the Bane Star, she broke with my father.

Xiao Qiran's words were full of confidence.

The emperor naturally remembered the day Gu Mingyan sat by Xiao Qiran's side and did not care about Gu Zhiyuan, and his heart was moved.

"Since that's the case, we should let National Duke's Mansion take up a idle position. The son called Bai Feiyu should be in charge of the Treasure Vault's affairs, and the other sons should be sent to the academy to train in Martial Academy. In the future, it would be good for us to use them as well."

"Yes."

Xiao Qiran finally relaxed.

After chatting a bit more about border matters with this royal father, when he said that he would go to the Southern Viewing Institute to choose some talents, the emperor frowned and tapped the table with his fingertips. "There is a pavilion in the Southern Viewing Academy.

After speaking hastily, the Emperor sent him away with a restless feeling.

Presumably, something had happened within the Southern Viewing Academy.

This Winter of That Year had never been at peace, and he had no idea what was going on behind his back.

After leaving the Imperial Palace, Xiao Qiran sat in the carriage and meditated for a while, but unexpectedly, he felt that it had only been two days, and his previously unobstructed meridians were now blocked, which only made him faintly worried. He asked: "Is Gu Mingyan still in the Palace?"

Ever since Gu Mingyan climbed onto the bed the other day, unwilling to speak with him, Gu Mingyan kept circling around him.

Shuang Hua didn't plan to go there either. Only Wei Bai, who was guarding the door, was able to talk to her, so she didn't feel lonely staying in the room all day.

And Shuang Hua had come over yesterday with an uneasy feeling, to tell her about Gu Mingyan taking her away with his thoughts. He told her without a single word, and even asked her to receive three days worth of punishment from him for not taking a step into the Moon Slaughter Devil Nest.

When he thought about how Gu Mingyan's brain was filled with crooked things, the corners of Xiao Qiran's mouth unconsciously rose.

The servant sitting beside the coachman nodded his head: "This morning, Master Xue Zhu went to look for Eldest Miss and brought a lot of pastries. When this subordinate came out, I heard from the people around that the two of them were arguing in the courtyard. They probably haven't left yet. "

At this point, the attendants were somewhat helpless.

It was hard to tell what a young lady in her teens and an old man in his fifties would argue about.

Xiao Qiran nodded his head. After returning to the residence, he went straight to the Xiang Mu Courtyard, and did not hear the two of them arguing.

When he pushed open the door and entered, he saw Gu Mingyan standing by the side of the table, slightly bending his body as he looked at Xue Zhu's two hands, those two hands were drawing the mechanism chart, and Gu Mingyan was looking very seriously, two strands of black hair fell into his ears, and his eyes were looking very seriously, the other hand was pointing at a certain part of the drawing, and he asked Xue Zhu: "Isn't there an extra part?"

"It is indeed smart, but this piece of wood conceals the presence of the Celestial Door. If it is not covered, it will be easy for people to see clearly."

Xue Zhu also answered seriously. Only now did he notice that Xiao Qiran had already returned, and he started laughing maniacally, drawing two strokes with the brush on Gu Mingyan's face, jumping up from the chair and stepping on the table to jump out the window. "You smelly brat, you're here.

"You!" Gu Mingyan opened his eyes wide and wiped off the ink on his face, then picked up his skirt to climb onto the table to give chase.

Xiao Qiran sat on the wheelchair and used a little strength to drag her down. Seeing that her hair was in a mess and there were two more ink marks on her white and flawless face, he teased: "She really is a girl."

Gu Mingyan angrily wiped the ink on the back of his hand, but his face was covered with it.

Seeing the smile on Xiao Qiran's face grow wider, Gu Mingyan only blushed: "You're the girl …."

"The matter of the National Duke's Mansion is decided today." Xiao Qiran casually pulled up her clothes, and seeing her look of curiosity, he only said: "I'll listen while I eat."

Xiao Qiran only saw the two boxes of pastries on the table that had not been touched at all.