Oh my god, can you play like this?

Lan Xi stood there, not knowing how to react. Not many people knew that he had contact with the Fifth Prince. How did the Marquis know about it? And he even told this to others!

Only her mother knew what she was thinking. Even her father didn't know, let alone her grandfather. What should she do now?

The cabinet scholar was initially worried that his granddaughter's reckless behavior would offend the marquis, but now he doesn't know where to put his face.

How come he had never heard of the fact that his granddaughter was having an affair with the fifth prince?

The cabinet scholar first looked at his son, and seeing that his son also had a confused look on his face, he turned his gaze to his daughter-in-law.

The daughter-in-law was looking at Lan Xi who was standing in the middle of the field with trepidation, but when she noticed that her father-in-law was looking at her, she immediately lowered her head.

When the cabinet scholar saw his daughter-in-law's reaction, he knew there was nothing he couldn't understand. What the marquis said about his granddaughter and the fifth prince was true.

The cabinet scholar really wanted to beat his daughter-in-law first, then beat his granddaughter, and then lock up both of these idiots.

He did not object to his granddaughter's relationship with the Fifth Prince, and marrying into the Fifth Prince's mansion was not a bad thing, but what was the occasion now? Who were the people present?

How could a granddaughter cause trouble in such an occasion?

It's all right to look for trouble, but why don't you look at who you are looking for trouble with?

He is the Marquis, a member of the Marquis' Mansion, and is in the prime of His Majesty's favor!

The cabinet scholar glared at his granddaughter fiercely, wanting to strangle her to death.

And... and... you haven't even won the fight yet, but the Marquis has already embarrassed you with just a few words. The cabinet scholar's face is almost like a color palette.

Lan Xi, who was standing at the center of the storm, wanted to die! She was so anxious that tears were about to fall.

She really wanted to refute Gu Lanzhi's words, saying that she was not causing trouble for Gu Shurui out of jealousy.

But even if she said it, no one would believe it!

Otherwise, why would she choose Gu Shurui instead of anyone else?

As long as you are not mentally ill, anyone can figure it out. What difference does it make if she said it?

Lan Xi’s brain was almost shutting down and she didn’t know how to get herself out of this predicament.

"That...Hou..."

As soon as the cabinet scholar opened his mouth, Gu Lanzhi spoke directly.

"Miss Lan, you should go back and sit down. You are a woman, and I don't want to embarrass you too much."

After saying this, his gaze turned to the Fifth Prince who was still in surprise.

"Fifth Prince, the root of today's incident lies with you. Miss Lan is a girl, and I can't argue with her. So, Fifth Prince, shouldn't you put an end to this matter?"

After Gu Lanzhi finished speaking, the whispering sounds in the hall suddenly became silent.

In fact, this kind of secret rivalry has happened before, but no one has ever dared to let anyone from the royal family stand up. It was always the young ladies and young masters of each family who fought among themselves.

It cannot be said that there will never be another person like Gu Lanzhi who points his sword at the prince, but it is definitely unprecedented.

Gu Lanzhi did not have the same reverence for imperial power as the ancients, so he dared to face the central figure of this farce.

Furthermore, Gu Lanzhi also has his own considerations. The matter between him and the fifth prince will be resolved sooner or later.

He had not originally intended to propose breaking off the engagement at this palace banquet, but what a coincidence!

Lan Xi was like offering him a ladder, so he might as well take advantage of this opportunity and cancel the marriage in front of everyone, and everyone would feel relieved.

Originally, the Fifth Prince was nervous when he saw Lan Xi making things difficult for Gu Shurui, but now that Marquis Gu directly brought up the matter, the Fifth Prince was not so nervous anymore.

After calming down his surprised expression, the Fifth Prince smiled faintly and said, "I wonder how the Marquis would like me to end this?"

Gu Lanzhi glanced at the Fifth Prince indifferently. He hated people who didn't answer questions directly the most. They were so cowardly!

Gu Lanzhi stood up calmly, walked to the center of the field, knelt down in front of the emperor, and kowtowed to him.

“Your Majesty, although I have an engagement with the Fifth Prince, I am not familiar with him. Since I have been leading troops on campaigns and have not returned to Kyoto for many years, it is even more impossible for me to be familiar with him.

I believe Your Majesty is already aware of the rumors. I also had a detailed discussion with my brother after returning to Beijing.

For the sake of my uncle's only bloodline, and also to fulfill the fifth prince's wish.

I dare to ask Your Majesty to cancel my engagement with the Fifth Prince. I hope Your Majesty will grant my wish."

Gu Lanzhi went over these words quickly in his mind several times.

He first said that he was not familiar with the Fifth Prince, which was a disguised way of telling the Emperor that he did not like the Fifth Prince.

Then he spread rumors in the city, letting everyone know that it was not him, Gu Lanzhi, who broke the engagement.

Then it was pointed out that Gu Shurui was the only child of Uncle Gu San who sacrificed his life for the country, so that everyone would remember Uncle Gu San’s sacrifice and not look down on Gu Shurui.

At the end, he asked His Majesty to cancel the engagement. Please note that he only canceled the engagement, but did not say to replace the engagement with Gu Shurui. This was leaving a way out for Gu Shurui!

Gu Shurui's feelings towards the Fifth Prince are already wavering. It is still unknown whether he will really marry the Fifth Prince in the end!

And there is the variable of Li Beichen. Gu Lanzhi cannot decide the matter between Gu Shurui and the Fifth Prince right now.

After hearing Gu Lanzhi's words, the Fifth Prince first closed his eyes and then let out a long breath.

Finally, it's finally here.

Although he had been mentally prepared for this, he still felt uncomfortable when he heard it in person.

The greatest help that helped him ascend to the throne was gone. The help that should have belonged to him was completely gone from him because of a wrong choice he made.

Originally he was still lying to himself, telling himself that as long as he didn't really break off the engagement, he still had hope.

Now, not only did Gu Lanzhi really say that he wanted to cancel the engagement, he also said it in front of all the ministers.

Moreover, there are envoys from Xilin Kingdom here, and he has brought shame to Xilin Kingdom.

Originally, Di Meng was eager to try Gu Lanzhi, but now, he didn't know how this third prince would laugh at him behind his back!

The Fifth Prince really regretted it! Why was he so impatient and believed such stupid words that Gu Lanzhi would never be able to return to Beijing alive?

He just felt that he was getting further and further away from the throne.