The prince loves me like his life, but I force him to rebel

"The princess is a beautiful lady, she must be very pretty."

Gu Nianzhi looked away awkwardly, her face actually turning red.

This Ulan Ya is truly a social bull among social bulls. If someone with such social bull qualities were to work as a salesperson in modern society, he would definitely be a top salesman.

I became socially anxious in front of her and even blushed after just a few words from her.

It's really embarrassing.

"At first I heard people say that Mr. Gu seemed to like men, but now it seems that's not the case," Ulan Ya raised her face and smiled happily, "You are blushing..."

Gu Nianzhi's face flushed even more.

Gu Nianzhi awkwardly withdrew her gaze, her eyes lingering briefly in the air, as if looking for an escape route. A faint blush crept up on his cheeks, the color was like the peach blossoms in early spring, delicate and eye-catching. This sudden shyness surprised even him, after all, he was not someone who was easily swayed by emotions.

Wulanya, this girl who is as bright as the sun, can be called the best in social skills among the "social bulls". If she were born in modern society, whether she was engaged in the sales industry or in the field of public relations, her charm and eloquence would definitely make her the most dazzling star, and she would be the unrivaled sales champion. At this moment, under her light, Gu Nianzhi was unconsciously infected with the color of social phobia, and was blushed by her few words. This was an unprecedented experience for him.

He was secretly upset. This reaction undoubtedly exposed his inner fragility. He considered himself a calm and rational person, but facing Ulan Ya, his defense seemed to be instantly broken. This made him feel a little regretful and even a little self-blame. After all, he was not used to showing his true self in front of others.

"At first I heard people say that Mr. Gu seemed to like men, but now it seems that's not the case," Ulanya's voice was as fresh and pleasant as the gurgling of a stream. She raised her face, her eyes flashed with a cunning light, and the corners of her mouth were raised just right, as if all the happiness was concentrated in this moment. "You blushed..." She laughed softly, as if she had discovered the most interesting thing in the world.

Gu Nianzhi's cheeks became more and more red, and the color almost spread to his ears. He coughed awkwardly, trying to hide his discomfort. He understood that Wulanya's words were not intended to offend, but her frankness and honesty caught him off guard.

"Princess Ya, please restrain yourself."

Sima Yao's cold voice sounded behind Ulan Ya.

He really couldn't bear to watch it.

What made him even more unbearable was that Gu Nianzhi, who usually had a cheerful personality, was actually retreating step by step under Ulan Ya's attack, and seemed to be shy of something.

"Does Lord Yao have any opinion?"

Ulanya turned around, and her confusion didn't seem to be fake.

"I know your people are tough, but this is not a suitable place for a man and a woman to express their love," Sima Yao said seriously.

"I just don't understand. You guys aren't at war right now. Is it wrong for me to confess my feelings to my sweetheart? Does it affect you?"

Sima Yao's displeasure grew. He suppressed his anger and tried to make his tone sound calm.

A subtle confrontation is quietly unfolding. Princess Ulan Ya, with her unique charm and straightforward personality, often becomes the focus of people's discussion. Today, she attracted everyone's attention in an unexpected way, and also made the usually calm Prince Sima Yao feel a little unhappy.

"Princess Ya, please restrain yourself." Sima Yao's voice was like winter frost, cold and clear, echoing in every corner of the palace. His eyes showed both helplessness towards Wulan Ya and worry about Gu Nianzhi.

Upon hearing this, Wulanya slowly turned around, with doubt in her eyes, as if she really didn't understand Sima Yao's intention. "Does Prince Yao have any objection?" she asked, with a subtle provocation in her tone.

Her doubts were not entirely artificial. After all, the country she came from was known for its tough people, and when it came to expressing love, they were always straightforward and passionate.

"I know your people are tough, but this is not the right place for a man and a woman to express their love."

Sima Yao said seriously, his eyes revealing his concern for Gu Nianzhi and his worry about the current situation.

"I just don't understand. You guys are not at war now. Is it wrong for me to confess my love to my sweetheart? Does it affect you?" Ulanya's tone was filled with dissatisfaction. She didn't understand why her pursuit of love would lead to such doubts.

Sima Yao's displeasure grew stronger. He suppressed his anger and tried to keep his tone calm. He understood that Ulan Ya's frankness was her nature, but he didn't want to see her express herself so bluntly to Gu Nianzhi. Perhaps he was only dissatisfied that the person Princess Ya confessed to was Gu Nianzhi.

If Princess Ruoya was confessing her love to Lin Heng, Shu Huaiyuan, or any other soldier today, perhaps he could just watch from the sidelines like everyone else, but that person was Gu Nianzhi, and this was absolutely not allowed.

"If the princess is really interested in Mr. Gu, you can discuss these matters in private. It may be inappropriate to discuss them in public."

"Prince Yao means that we can talk about it in private, but not in public?" Ulan Ya chuckled, as if she was disdainful: "I like Mr. Gu, and it's not something that can be hidden from the public, so why can't I tell others?"

"Princess Ya, please stop talking."

Gu Nianzhi knew Sima Yao well, and knew from his expression that he was unhappy, so she quickly spoke out to stop him.

"Why should I say less? I like you, Mr. Gu. Does that embarrass you?"

"And, did not..."

"If I wanted to recruit you as my consort, would you refuse?"

"This...this..."

Gu Nianzhi's heart started to panic. Princess Ya did not play by the rules at all. He had no way of dealing with this powerful move.

Gu Nianzhi raised his eyes and glanced at Sima Yao, who was staring at him coldly.

"Mr. Gu, since the princess is asking you, just answer."

Sima Yao's tone was even colder than his eyes.

Sima Yao's tone was like a frozen lake, even colder than his eyes that were as deep as the stars in the winter night. Every word of his words, like ice chips in the cold wind, pierced into Gu Nianzhi's heart, making her frown deepen.

What exactly does Sima Yao mean?

Not only did he not help himself, but he also pushed himself one step further.

If you don't help, don't blame yourself.

"Gu has been in the palace for a long time. In this matter, Gu's own opinion does not count. It depends on the prince's opinion. Princess Ya, instead of asking me, you might as well ask the prince directly. As long as the prince agrees, Gu will have no objection."

After Gu Nianzhi finished speaking, he looked up at Sima Yao provocatively, with a look of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Sima Yao didn't expect that Gu Nianzhi would throw this hot potato directly into his arms.

"Prince Yao, are you willing to give it up?" Ulan Ya never understood the hidden meaning in words, she just asked for the answer she wanted.

Sima Yao's expression became increasingly stern.

He looked at Gu Nianzhi.

Gu Nianzhi was not afraid, but looked at him.

In the game of power, everyone is a chess piece that may be pushed onto the chessboard at any time and become the key to victory or defeat. Sima Yao, the Prince of Dasheng, needs to think carefully and act cautiously with every move he makes. However, he never thought that Gu Nianzhi, a seemingly gentle scholar, would put a difficult problem in front of him in such a direct way.

Sima Yao's face was as cold as ice, and his eyes moved between Gu Nianzhi and Wulan Ya. He saw Gu Nianzhi's fearlessness, his determination, and his wisdom. He knew that Gu Nianzhi's move was not aimless, but a well-thought-out decision. He did not choose to escape, but chose to face it and throw the problem back to him.

"Prince Yao, even if you don't want to, you can't blame Mr. Gu." Although Ulan Ya hated etiquette, she could still understand the emotions between people. She said hurriedly, as if she was afraid that Gu Nianzhi would be punished by Prince Yao because of her.

"Don't worry, I, Dasheng, will treat the man Princess Ya likes well. Today's business is more important. Princess, please come back later to discuss the matter of love with us."

"Prince Yao, even if you don't want to, you can't blame Mr. Gu." Ulan Ya's words were full of worry. Although she didn't understand the art of power, she could feel Gu Nianzhi's determination and courage. She was afraid that because of her, Gu Nianzhi would fall into trouble.

"Princess Ya, you don't have to worry. I, Da Sheng, will handle this matter properly. Today, we have more important things to discuss. As for matters of love, please come back to discuss them with us later." Sima Yao's words were full of determination, his eyes were firm and deep, as if he had already seen the future chess game.

Sima Yao turned around and rode his horse. Shu Huaiyuan hurriedly followed him. When he was beside Ulan Ya, he hurriedly explained a few words: "Princess Ya, please don't be offended. Today we have to negotiate with General Batu. I'm afraid we can't discuss your matter with Mr. Gu in detail until after today."

Ulan Ya pulled the reins tightly, making the horse under her follow steadily behind Sima Yao and Shu Huaiyuan. The three of them rode into the bustling city together.

As the sound of horse hooves echoed on the stone road, Ulan Ya could not help but look up at this historic city. She saw that the city walls were tall and solid, covered with traces of time.

After entering the city, Sima Yao did not immediately go to his residence to rest, but came to the top of the city wall and looked down at the army in the distance. Standing next to him was his loyal guard Hatulig, the two stood side by side, their eyes focused on the distance.

"Are there any unusual movements of the troops outside the city today?" Sima Yao asked in a deep voice, a hint of worry in his voice.

Hatulig observed carefully for a while, and then replied: "To reply to your question, Your Majesty, from the tower, the army in front does not seem to have any obvious changes. But according to our spies, there seems to be an army evacuating from a place far away from the city. According to the spies' report, the evacuated army is not small in size, and it seems that they have some plan."

Sima Yao smiled slightly, with a deep light in his eyes. He knew that this smile was not only an appreciation for Lin Heng's excellent completion of the task, but also a kind of confidence in the upcoming victory. Hatulig keenly noticed this change in Sima Yao, and he asked curiously: "Is it what the prince expected?"

Sima Yao nodded and said calmly: "Lin Heng did a great job. He successfully provoked the conflict between the two countries, leaving them no time to care about us. In this way, our pressure was greatly reduced."

After hearing this, Hatulig couldn't help but admire Lin Heng's wisdom. He continued to ask, "What are your plans next?"

Sima Yao patted Hatulig's shoulder and said with a smile, "The enemy should withdraw soon. No bloodshed. This is what I told you before, the best outcome."

When Hatulig heard this, he suddenly understood what Sima Yao meant - through clever strategies, he could make the enemy retreat on their own, thus avoiding the cruelty of war and achieving the goal of protecting the country.

At this time, Batu's army was still stationed outside the city. Although they looked aggressive on the surface, they were actually in trouble. Batu was in the tent, anxious like an ant on a hot pot. He knew very well that Xichuan had decided to withdraw from the offensive and defensive alliance, which meant that they had lost an important ally. At present, the strength of the remaining two countries was only enough to deal with one country, but it was simply a pipe dream to deal with two countries.

However, Batu also understood that the arrow had to be shot. But what Batu didn't know was that Sima Yao had already laid a net. Not only did he send Lin Heng to sow discord, he also prepared a back-up plan. Once this move was made, Batu had no choice but to surrender.

"Be patient and wait." Sima Yao looked at Batu's army opposite him, his expression revealing a calm and confident look. The sun shone on his armor, reflecting a dazzling light, setting off his resolute face.

"Are they clamoring today like they did in the past?" Sima Yao asked calmly, as if he was talking about something insignificant.

"That's not the case." The general next to him replied, "They are very quiet, as if they are waiting for something."

Sima Yao smiled slightly, as if he had already seen through the other party's intentions. "Let them be quiet. Today, we don't have to rush to attack. We just need to wait patiently and let time become our best ally. By the way, I brought some good tea from the Central Plains. Let's taste it together when we return home?"

"If your Highness is in a good mood, I will certainly accompany you." Hatulig replied with a smile.

Prince Yao and Hatulig came down from the city wall and returned to the mansion. In the courtyard in front of the mansion, Princess Ya was immersed in the beauty of the sea of ​​flowers, as if this colorful painting was the only color of life.

"Are the flowers in the Central Plains so bright and red?" Princess Ulanya asked softly, her eyes fixed on the blooming flowers, as if she was looking for some answer. Her voice was like the wind on the grassland, with a hint of curiosity and expectation.