eurekapd Chapter 332 You Cannot Marry the Crown Prince
Chapter 332 You Cannot Marry the Crown Prince
Mu Zhaozhao knelt on the ground, watching the resolute backs of the Mu family members, and cried out in anguish, "Father! Mother!"
However, the Mu family did not pause for a moment, continuing forward with indifference and determination.
"Sister-in-law, get up." Song Siyao helped Mu Zhaozhao up and comforted her, "From now on, the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion is your home. You have Ze'er, and you have us. We are all your family."
Mu Zhaozhao smiled through her tears, "Yes, I have you all, that's enough."
Her gaze drifted towards the main entrance, and she had already made up her mind.
She can only repay her parents' kindness in raising her in the next life.
In this life, she will shoulder her responsibilities and abandon those who do not love her.
She should cherish and love those who care about her even more.
Just then, a voice came from behind, "Congratulations, Marquis Protector."
Song Siyao looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was Gu Chi, the newly appointed top scholar.
Since the visitor was a guest, she smiled slightly and greeted him, "Lord Gu, welcome."
She instructed, "Hongshao, lead Lord Gu to his seat."
"Lord Protector of the Nation, may I have a word with you in private?" Gu Chi asked Song Siyao.
“Lord Gu, you can say whatever you want to say here,” Song Siyao said.
"Regarding the Duke of Huguo's mansion..." Gu Chi deliberately hesitated.
"Come with me, let's see if there's anything else we can help with in the manor." Mu Zhaozhao dismissed the servants, allowing Song Siyao and Gu Chi to speak alone.
She knew that Song Siyao carried a deep-seated hatred, and perhaps Gu Chi could provide Song Siyao with some clues.
After everyone left, Song Siyao said to Gu Chi, "Lord Gu, can you speak now?"
“Miss Song, you cannot marry the Crown Prince,” Gu Chi said.
"Why?" Song Siyao looked at Gu Chi, taking in every subtle expression on his face.
“Because he is the son of your enemy.” Gu Chi stared at Song Siyao.
"Are you saying the Emperor is the murderer who killed my whole family?" Song Siyao asked in surprise.
“Miss Song, I know you are very loyal to the Emperor, and this is something you find hard to accept, but it is the truth.”
When Gu Chi mentioned Emperor Changlong, his resentment was palpable. "If you marry the Crown Prince, how can you face your parents? How can you face the hundreds of people who died tragically in the Duke of Huguo's mansion?"
"Lord Gu, what is your relationship with the Duke of Huguo's mansion? Why are you so quick to speak up for them?" Song Siyao asked.
"The Duke of Protectorate is a hero of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Anyone who kills him has the right to be punished."
Gu Chi said, "I am a citizen of the Great Zhou Dynasty and was fortunate to have been protected by the Duke of Protectorate. Since he was murdered, I naturally hope that the murderer will be caught as soon as possible."
His words sounded flawless, but Song Siyao didn't believe a word he said.
Song Siyao had sent people to investigate Gu Chi, but they found no useful information.
"What makes you say the Emperor is the murderer?" Song Siyao's gaze turned cold and sharp. "Lord Gu, if I report what you just said to the Emperor, your head will be gone in an instant!"
"What is there to fear if I die, as long as I can avenge the Duke of Huguo?" Gu Chi took out a box from his pocket and handed it to Song Siyao. "This contains evidence of the murderer's killings. Miss Song, you are smarter than me. I believe you can distinguish the authenticity of the evidence."
After he finished speaking, he didn't linger and turned to leave.
After taking a few steps, he turned back to look at Song Siyao and said, "Miss Song, actually your eyebrows and eyes look exactly like the Duke of Huguo's."
"Have you met my father?" Song Siyao asked.
Gu Chi smiled and said, "I was fortunate enough to see the Duke of Protectorate return in triumph with his troops back then."
He said no more, and his figure gradually disappeared into the distance.
Song Siyao opened the box...
……
"Shake it."
Song Siyao was so engrossed in the box that she didn't even notice when Shen Pei appeared behind her.
Hearing the shout, she closed the box and looked up at Shen Pei.
Shen Pei's gaze fell on the box, then quickly shifted away. "What's wrong? I called you several times and you didn't hear me."
"I saw something interesting." Song Siyao smiled. "Let's go to the banquet."
If Song Pingwei were still alive, he would be the one accompanying the guests at this moment.
With him gone, these tasks fell to Song Siyao.
Mu Zhaozhao is the bride today, so she can't do these things.
"We'll be drinking later, and I'll drink yours," Shen Pei said to Song Siyao.
"Great! It's an honor to have our young master personally fend off the drinks for me," Song Siyao joked with a smile.
"It is my great honor to be able to drink on behalf of the Marquis of the Nation," Shen Pei replied warmly.
The two walked side by side, chatting and laughing.
In the evening, the guests gradually left.
Today's wedding has become a permanent regret because of Song Pingwei's absence.
Yet, amidst the regret, there was an indescribable happiness.
Song Siyao's act of marrying in place of her brother became a popular story in the capital, and Mu Zhaozhao's righteousness and deep affection were also praised by everyone.
A month later, the hype surrounding the incident died down, and new hot topics emerged in Beijing.
The reconstruction of the Duke of Huguo's mansion has been completed.
Three days later, Song Siyao and Shen Pei got married.