Oh my god, can you play like this?

The emperor ignored the staggering Lan Xi, nor the fifth prince kneeling on the ground, but instead fixed his gaze on Gu Shurui.

"Master Gu, are you and him in love, as the Fifth Prince said?"

When Gu Lanzhi heard the emperor's words, his heart skipped a beat. He didn't want to settle the matter between the Fifth Prince and Gu Shurui right now.

If Gu Shurui didn't answer well, the marriage contract would probably fall on him.

Gu Shurui heard the emperor's question, walked out from his seat and stood beside Gu Lanzhi, and glanced at Gu Lanzhi before kneeling down.

Gu Lanzhi lowered his head slightly and frowned, then shook his head slightly at Gu Shurui, signaling Gu Shurui not to say such a final word.

Gu Shurui's mind usually doesn't work that quickly, but looking at his brother's expression and actions, he immediately knew what his brother meant.

He lifted his robe, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed to the emperor first.

“Reporting to your majesty, the Fifth Prince did take extra care of the people in the Gu Mansion because of his engagement with the Marquis, but it was because of his brother.

The fifth prince and I are of similar age and temperament, so naturally we have more contact with each other."

Gu Lanzhi has now been conferred the title of marquis. Although Gu Shurui has no official position, as he is from the marquis's mansion, he can also pay homage to the emperor.

Gu Shurui didn't make his words too clear, but vaguely expressed why there were those rumors in the market, which made Gu Lanzhi very satisfied.

But after hearing what Gu Shurui said, the Fifth Prince looked at Gu Shurui in surprise.

He knew very well how Gu Shurui had pestered him before, and he never expected that Gu Shurui would not admit it directly.

The fifth prince panicked immediately. He was really afraid that, as the emperor said, he would not be able to keep anyone in the end!

The emperor looked at the disappointing Fifth Prince with disdain. Seeing the Fifth Prince's stunned expression, the emperor frowned.

"Just more contact?"

Although the fifth prince was not very capable, the emperor still wanted to help him.

"Yes." Gu Shurui answered without hesitation. After all, in the eyes of outsiders, he and the Fifth Prince just had more contact and did not do anything inappropriate.

As for what he is like in private, who would know unless Gu Shurui tells us?

Even if the Fifth Prince was anxious to speak out, Gu Shurui would have room to refute, and Gu Lanzhi would have room to play his role anyway, so Gu Shurui did not feel any pressure in answering.

The emperor sighed heavily and continued, "If you and the fifth prince are in love, then there is no need to cancel the engagement. I can issue an order to replace the fifth prince with you."

"Your Majesty, I just came back from the border. I want to spend more time with my brother. I am not in a hurry for his marriage."

Gu Lanzhi quickly took over the conversation and interrupted the emperor's little plan.

Gu Lanzhi didn't dare to mention Gu Shurui's age, because in the ancient people's concept, Gu Shurui was indeed not young. A seventeen-year-old man could already have one or two children.

Gu Lanzhi could only say that he wanted to spend more time with his brother.

As soon as Gu Lanzhi finished speaking, the person who was most excited was not the Fifth Prince, but the Third Madam!

She almost jumped up and scolded Gu Lanzhi.

How many benefits did she tell her son about marrying the Fifth Prince? And how much effort did her son put in to get married to the Fifth Prince?

You, Gu Lanzhi, are not going to let Gu Shurui marry the Fifth Prince just because of one word? How can this be possible!

She is Gu Shurui's mother. Gu Shurui's marriage is decided by her as a mother. When will it be your turn, Gu Lanzhi? !

Just when the third lady was about to stand up and speak, the first lady held her down and glared at her fiercely, the aura of the mistress of the house emanating from her body.

The Third Lady had been married into the Gu Mansion for so many years, but this was the first time she saw such a fierce First Lady. She was stunned for a moment.

Because of this pause, the Third Lady missed the best opportunity to speak.

After hearing what Gu Lanzhi said, the emperor knew that it was impossible to get Gu Shurui to accept the marriage proposal today, and in the end he could only sigh.

"Okay, then I will agree today and allow Marquis Gu to cancel the marriage with the fifth prince."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Lanzhi immediately kowtowed to the emperor, and Gu Shurui followed suit.

While they were kowtowing, they both looked at each other implicitly, with the corners of their mouths curled up.

Gu Shurui didn't know why, but he felt very happy that he was not engaged to the fifth prince.

"Get up." The emperor's voice sounded a little low.

Gu Lanzhi didn't care whether the emperor was in a low mood or not. Anyway, he was happy and his goal was achieved.

When Gu Shurui helped Gu Lanzhi stand up and turned back to his seat, Gu Lanzhi saw Lan Xi again.

Although Gu Lanzhi is not a vindictive person, he is definitely not a good person!

Since Lan Xi has come to provoke him, even though the one he is provoking is not him, he is still the one he wants to protect!

Humph... Since you, Miss Lan, have already made a move and want to embarrass my brother, then if I, Gu Lanzhi, don't let you make a fool of yourself and feel ashamed of yourself, then I, Gu Lanzhi, will not be Gu Lanzhi.

Gu Lanzhi stopped and looked at Lan Xi, whose face was pale, with a half-smile, and said in a very gentle tone: "Miss Lan, you said to let my brother play a song.

Sorry, my brother really doesn’t know how to play the guqin, so I can’t fulfill your wish.

I've ruined Miss Lan's mood, so I'll play a song to liven up the mood. What do you think, Miss Lan?"

Lan Xi had been so shocked that her mind couldn't work anymore. She just stared at Gu Lanzhi blankly without any reaction.

The cabinet scholar hurriedly said in panic: "My Lord, it is my granddaughter who is ignorant and disturbed you. Please don't blame me."

Gu Lanzhi smiled and waved his hand, "It's okay, my breaking off the engagement has disturbed your majesty's mood, playing a song can be regarded as an apology to your majesty.

Your Majesty, what do you think?"

Gu Lanzhi had already brought up the emperor, so the cabinet scholar certainly had no reason to reject Gu Lanzhi. He could only glare at Lan Xi fiercely again.