After being almost blocked by the eldest princess, Gu Yu never went to the eldest princess' mansion again.
As long as Junze's body doesn't do any strenuous exercise, it doesn't matter if he walks or does daily work. Gu Yu doesn't care if he pretends to be weak.
The Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites have passed their busiest season, and the knighting ceremony was held at the Zhenguo Palace.
Early in the morning, Gu Yu put on a heavy dress, sat on a chair, and officials from the Ministry of Personnel helped her draw a clan map.
Although the painters of the Ministry of Personnel were more interested in form than reality, it was still possible to tell at a glance that Gu Yu had a handsome appearance, which was clearly different from that of Zhenguo Gong in previous dynasties.
There are three copies of Zongtu's register, one is kept in the Zhenguo Palace, one is sent to the Ministry of Personnel, and one is sent to the Ministry of Household Affairs.
After drawing the picture, he was taken to the ancestral hall by the ceremony officer.
Gu Yu didn't do anything grand. He just invited several seniors from the Gu family to watch the ceremony, as well as Xiao Xingzhi, Qiu You and other familiar friends.
When she posted a message to Junze, she was a little hesitant. After thinking for a long time, she decided to have her sent to the eldest princess' mansion.
At noon, Junze came over, with a slightly sick look on his face.
When I got off the bus, I happened to see Ji Miaoxian getting out of another carriage, looking graceful and graceful.
Junze's originally cheerful mood suddenly turned gloomy.
He entered the gate and went to Gu Yu's Shendu Courtyard, with Ji Miaoxian following closely behind him.
Junze stopped and asked, "Where is Miss Ji going?"
Ji Miaoxian said: "Of course I went to find my cousin."
Junze frowned and said, "Miss Ji doesn't know how to avoid suspicion."
Ji Miaoxian said indifferently: "My cousin asked me to come through a post. On such an important day, I, the fiancée, have to witness it. What's more, who in Kyoto doesn't know that I am engaged to Prince Gu, but the prince has no scruples.
When talking to me, it is the prince who should avoid suspicion."
Ji Miaoxian made a pun, seemingly saying that it was not etiquette for Junze to talk to someone else's fiancée in public. In fact, it was to remind Junze that Gu Yu was engaged.
Junze's face turned cold, and he strode away with his sleeves fluttered.
Ji Miaoxian and Junze arrived at the Shendu Courtyard one after the other. Gu Yu was wearing a bright red dress, which weakened her coldness and increased her overall grandeur.
Standing next to her was a man of the same age as her, with a face like a crown jewel and eyes as bright as stars. I don't know what Gu Yu said to him. He smiled slightly, and a pair of pear dimples appeared on his cheeks.
The man suddenly stretched out his hand to help Gu Yu adjust her hair crown. Gu Yu seemed to be startled. The man said something warmly, and Gu Yu let him do it.
This action was so intimate that Junze Jian frowned.
Gu Yu turned around and saw Junze coming over, and asked, "Why did the prince come to me when he wasn't waiting in the front hall?"
These words invisibly distanced them. There was Xiao Xingzhi and Ji Miaoxian in this courtyard, so why couldn't he come.
Junze endured a trace of unhappiness in his heart and did not answer Gu Yu's words. Instead, he turned his attention to Leng Liu, who was arranging Gu Yu's hair crown, and said, "Which young master is this from? I have never seen him before."
Gu Yu said: "Oh, this is the doctor in my house, Lengliu."
Then Gu Yu said to Leng Liu, "This is King Xiaoyao."
Lengliu withdrew his hand from Gu Yu's head, saluted Junze and said, "The common people have seen the prince."
At this time, Ji Miaoxian stepped forward and said, "Cousin, let me help you tidy up your hair crown."
Let Ji Miaoxian get started, it would be better to let that cold flow come.
Junze handed over the box in his hand and said, "I'm here to give Prince Gu a congratulatory gift."
Gu Yu was about to let Luo Yan take it over and send it to the warehouse first. Junze opened the box and showed Gu Yu the contents inside.
A crown of white jade lotus petals.
The finest Hetian jade has exquisite carvings, transparent jade texture and natural lotus flowers.
Junze said: "Since Prince Gu is fixing his hair crown, why not just take me with him."
Her hair had already been tied up, and Gu Yu didn't want to bother with it anymore, but seeing Jun Ze's expectant eyes, she agreed by mistake.
With so many people watching, although Junze tried his best to suppress the excitement in his heart, everyone could see the happiness on his face.
Lengliu, who was standing behind Gu Yu, his eyes darkened and he deliberately took two steps forward and put one hand on the gift box.
Lengliu said with an evil look: "Your Majesty has a body of thousands of dollars, so I don't bother you about wearing a crown. I have helped Prince Gu comb his hair since I was a child, so let me do it this time."
Junze and Lengliu's eyes met.
Perhaps only men understand men best, and both parties can see each other's unspeakable thoughts at a glance.
Junze refused to let go. He originally thought that Ji Miaoxian was the biggest stumbling block, but now another cold trend appeared.
What does it mean that a poor doctor who has helped Prince Gu comb his hair since childhood is worthy of competing with him?
Junze said: "This jade crown is priceless. If it gets damaged, a doctor can't afford to pay for it."
Lengliu said: "The doctor is sure to make a sure move. He will never break this treasure."
The two of them refused to give an inch.
In terms of force, Lengliu was far from Junze's opponent, but Junze couldn't snatch it forcefully. Not to mention the price drop, if it broke while trying to snatch it, wouldn't it be a waste of his feelings?
At this time, Ji Miaoxian also came to intervene and said: "We women are more comfortable with such delicate work as wearing a crown."
Junze gave Ji Miaoxian a cold look and still refused to let go.
Gu Yu:...
Gu Yu stood up, took the gift box from Junze's hand, and said, "I comb my own hair."
Junze then let go, and Gu Yu took the gift box and entered the house, leaving everyone outside.
Although no one spoke, the air was filled with smoke.
Ji Miaoxian was not affected by the atmosphere, so he brought a stool and sat on the porch with his legs crossed.
Xiao Xingzhi was caught in the middle. He didn't know why and felt uncomfortable all over. He found an excuse and went out.
As soon as he went out, he happened to see Gu Qiong walking towards him. Xiao Xingzhi was excited. He quickly looked at his clothes and breathed a sigh of relief when he found that there was nothing wrong with his clothes.
When Gu Qiong saw her husband's footsteps paused, she subconsciously wanted to go back.
Xiao Xingzhi said promptly: "Miss Gu is well! Is Miss Gu here to take care of the crown prince?"
Gu Qiong stiffened, but out of politeness, she nodded.
Xiao Xingzhi said: "The Shendu Courtyard is very lively right now. If there are foreign men here, I'm afraid they might offend Miss Gu. It's better for Miss Gu not to go."
Gu Qiong stiffened and nodded again.
Xiao Xingzhi continued: "Miss Gu, I am Xiao Xingzhi, the prince of Zhongyihou, your brother's friend."
Gu Qiong couldn't bear it anymore, so she said, "I understand" and ran away.
As I ran away, I thought, this person is so incomprehensible.
By the time Gu Yu tied up her hair, put on her crown, and came out of the room, someone had already come to invite her.
Junze felt happy when he saw Gu Yu wearing the crown he gave her, which made her features more elegant.
The knighthood ceremony was about to begin, and Gu Yu led a group of people there.