Quick Wear: Who said soft girls have to be obedient! biu!

In a private room on the second floor of an inconspicuous teahouse in the capital, Huo Yuting was discussing this matter with the third prince Shen Ci.

Gu Zhen is his adopted sister, but Huo Yuting seldom meets her in private and doesn't really know her very well.

At first I thought she was a weak girl without any opinion of her own, but later I found out that she was not. She was weak, for sure, but she was not easy to bully. She could always make Jiang Ruixin so angry that she went crazy.

Now it's making people sick.

Huo Yuting laughed. With such a personality, how could she tolerate following a man without any name or status?

But she didn't even want to be a concubine.

"Third Prince, if she doesn't want to, who knows what kind of trouble will arise. A blind girl, I..." He was a little embarrassed.

Shen Ci kept smiling and said calmly, "Yuting, you are too loyal. I admire your character, but I also have to say that those who achieve great things do not care about trivial matters."

Those who need to be sacrificed must be sacrificed.

During the few days that the Cui brothers stayed in the capital, Shen Ci tried to make friends with them many times but was rejected tactfully by the other party. Just when he was worrying about where to break through, the eldest son Cui revealed his flaws.

The eldest son of the Changyang Marquis's Mansion hosted everyone for a boat ride. Some of the famous prostitutes and courtesans in the capital stood in a row holding their musical instruments, waiting to be chosen by the young masters.

Everyone knows that the Cui family is very strict with rules. A man can only take a concubine if he is 40 and has no children. The young masters of the Cui family have never even had a concubine, let alone having sex with prostitutes.

No one wanted to make things difficult for themselves, so they asked Cui Yan and Cui You to choose one. However, Shen Ci was sharp-eyed and noticed that Cui Yan's eyes would occasionally fall on the courtesan in Zuiyanlou.

Shen Ci looked over and saw just an ordinary courtesan with almond eyes and rosy cheeks, but her temperament looked familiar. She was delicate and gentle, holding a pipa, and wearing a goose yellow dress. After a while, she was picked up by Concubine Jiang's nephew from her natal family.

He was just about to laugh in his heart at Cui Yan's hypocrisy when a figure suddenly flashed through his mind. Shen Ci frowned and looked over again, and saw Cui Yan whispering something to his brother.

As he spoke, he shook his head, looking a little regretful.

Shen Ci was thoughtful and took the opportunity to talk to Cui Yan when he went to the deck to get some fresh air. The topic would from time to time turn to Huo Yuting and then to his adopted sister.

Sure enough, Cui Yan was somewhat interested, but it was obvious that he was trying his best to suppress his curiosity.

After that, Shen Ci asked Cui Yan out again, and it went much more smoothly as expected. The two mostly discussed family affairs and occasionally drank. When they were a little tipsy, they also mentioned that the Cui family had very strict rules, and if one casually took a concubine, he was afraid that his parents would not forgive him easily.

Shen Ci didn't expect that he actually had feelings for the blind half-young lady of the palace. After thinking for a moment, he agreed to this matter.

Cui Yan also promised that if his help was needed in the future, he would do his best.

"Yuting, Mr. Cui is a talented man, and he is more than a good match for your sister," Shen Ci blew away the foam, "I've thought about it. Your sister has a younger brother, and it's just right to send him to Suzhou Bailu Academy to study. The Cui family will take care of everything. As a sister, it's normal for you to accompany your brother to Suzhou to settle down."

"That Zhen'er..."

The Third Prince was very patient: "That is Master Cui's business, we shouldn't ask too much about it."

It doesn’t matter whether you keep it outside or carry it with you.

Cui Yan's ability to come up with this idea has already greatly saved Gu Zhen's face. Even if she cannot enter the Cui family in the future, it will not prevent her from getting married.

Huo Yuting was silent for a while. The Third Prince was the king and he was the subject. No matter how polite the other party was or how much he negotiated, he could not disobey.

"I will try to persuade Zhen'er when I get back."

Shen Ci nodded and changed the subject to something else.

Huo Yuting did not return to the palace until the evening.

He originally wanted to go to the princess' courtyard, but when he thought of Gu Zhen, he changed his steps and went to Gu Zhen's courtyard.

Gu Zhen was propping up her chin, listening to the little girls in the yard telling jokes, but her mind was thinking about what Shen Junru had done to her during the day.

After waiting for a few days, I didn't expect Cui Yan to come up with such an idea.

She thought Cui Yan would go directly to the palace to ask for the person, but he ended up going through such a big detour.

Presumably, he didn't want to confirm his identity and wanted to leave a loophole so that he could follow Gu Zhen's wishes in the future, and it was also for her reputation.

It was hard for him to think of following his younger brother to study in Suzhou.

When Huo Yuting came in, he saw Gu Zhen with a smile on her face, looking relaxed and at ease. He suddenly understood why those parents, brothers and sisters were reluctant to let their girls get married.

There is no such thing as being comfortable at home.

What's more, she is a blind girl, which makes things inconvenient for her and she needs care everywhere.

Huo Yuting swallowed the guilt he felt. Now that things had come to this, he could only give more compensation. He walked over with light steps and waved his hand to stop the maids from passing the message.

Gu Zhen had already heard his footsteps, "Is it my brother who is here?"

"It's the king." Huo Yuting didn't let her salute and sat on the couch next to him. "Have you felt better these days? If you feel uncomfortable, ask someone to call a doctor. It's the same here as at home."

Gu Zhen smiled: "I see, brother. Did you come to see Zhen'er today because of Mr. Cui's matter?"

Huo Yuting was startled: "You know?"

"The Third Prince's wife came here during the day, and the princess told me everything. Brother, you don't have to be embarrassed. I am willing. During these days in Beijing, I know how complicated the relationships in Beijing are. Brother has shielded me from so many storms. Zhen'er doesn't want to see you and the princess offend the Third Prince and the Cui family because of me."

Huo Yuting was overwhelmed with guilt. If the Third Prince had not proposed it, he would never have agreed. If it were anyone else, he would have found ways to shirk responsibility.

But he knew how much the Third Prince had contributed to the affairs of the aristocratic family. With the help of the Cui family, a series of reforms could be smoothly promoted when he ascended the throne in the future.

"It's my brother who can't protect you." Huo Yuting promised, "Don't worry, I will prepare a generous dowry for you. You can go to Suzhou with your parents and brother, and you don't have to rely on the Cui family for your living. In the future...if Mr. Cui changes his mind, you can return to Beijing and I will support you for the rest of your life."

Gu Zhen: “…”

She lowered her head in silence, looking sad.

No wonder the original owner was so devoted to Huo Yuting. How did this male protagonist combine loyalty and coldness so well?

She had originally planned to buy Huo Yuting a set of "itching powder" before leaving, but now that she had to take someone else's things, she decided to give up.

Huo Yuting didn't say much to her. He just said a few words to comfort her and left the yard.

In this way, Gu Zhen’s matter was finalized.

She could leave the palace smoothly, leave the capital, and start a new life in Suzhou.

Cui Yanhui will be a very good partner.