Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Cross-Dressing Female General VS Enchanting Fem Fatale (16) Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Cross-Dressing Female General VS Enchanting Fem Fatale (16) Jiang Huan was sowhat surprised to find Gu Shengyin when he arrived, but he still ordered his servant to invite him in while she changed her clothes.
“What brings you to seek , Princely Heir?” Gu Shengyin inquired.
Jiang Huan had made the impromptu decision to look for Fu Yunzhen, but what could he say to her? Could he tell her that he saw Princess Shu He being intimate with another man in the Imperial Garden?
Even if they were very close, such words were hurtful to express.
Jiang Huan offered a smile: “I was coming out of the palace and happened to pass by your mansion, so I thought I’d co to visit.”
Gu Shengyin thought to herself that this was nowhere near the way out of the city, yet she said nothing.
Jiang Huan was clearly restless. From the mont he had heard Fu Yunzhen’s drunken words, he had felt uneasy but was uncertain about what his good friend really thought. After all, many people considered marrying a princess an honor, even if princesses didn’t act like ordinary wives.
After a long hesitation, he still asked, “Yunzhen, what is your view on your marriage with Princess Shu He?”
Gu Shengyin’s expression subtly shifted, then she offered a smile, “Why has Princely Heir suddenly taken an interest in this?”
Jiang Huan carefully observed her, not missing the fleeting look of unease that crossed her features at his words.
“I overheard Yunzhen’s drunken ramblings last night and it left with so questions,” he decided to be straightforward.
Gu Shengyin’s expression changed, and seeing the serious look on Jiang Huan’s face, she knew she couldn’t sidestep the issue and she couldn’t help but show a bitter smile.
“You heard what I said. Princess Shu He ca to herself, expressing her dislike for and asking to call off the engagent.”
Gu Shengyin spoke indifferently, “I have no interest in the princess either, but the marriage itself is His Majesty’s favor. How can we just call it off simply because we are unwilling?”
Jiang Huan couldn’t define his feelings, but when he heard her say she had no interest in the princess, a secret joy flickered in his heart.
He looked at Gu Shengyin, “If I can persuade the Imperial Brother to cancel this marriage, would Yunzhen be willing to give up the glory that others can only envy?”
Gu Shengyin glanced at him, “Don’t tell , in your heart, Princely Heir, you believe I, Fu Yunzhen, am soone who covets wealth and rank? Not to ntion…”
Her expression was proud, “The glory I, Fu Yunzhen, desire must be earned with my own sword and through battles fought, not through a wife’s status—such things I don’t even bother to desire!”
Only then did Jiang Huan show a true smile, “This is the Fu Yunzhen I know. Don’t worry, I will take care of this matter for you.”
But Gu Shengyin shook her head, “There’s no need to trouble yourself, Princely Heir. I will take care of this matter myself. Since Princess Shu He looks down on , I, Fu Yunzhen, have no interest in fawning over her.” She chuckled to herself; canceling the marriage was not her sole intent. She still rembered the assassination attempt at the city gates and intended to settle that score. Princess Shu He couldn’t expect it to be easily swept under the rug, not without her agreent.
Jiang Huan’s brows furrowed, feeling that this matter would not be easy to resolve, and that it would undoubtedly be better if he intervened.
But seeing Gu Shengyin’s resolute expression, he held back his words. Since Yunzhen was insistent, he would let her do as she pleased. If it really didn’t work out, he could still appeal to the Imperial Brother later on.
Gu Shengyin moved quickly into action.
Sohow, a rumor slowly began to spread through the Capital City: The Pearl of the Capital City, Princess Shu He, was involved with the Heir-apparent of Duke Zhuguo’s Mansion.
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