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The Third Prince's malicious intent was so obvious, how could Gu Zhiyi not see it?

Fortunately, she had made some arrangements the night before, otherwise she might have been in a passive position today.

The questions she asked seemed so "innocent", but were actually full of sharpness.

This straightforward questioning made everyone in Wuyang Courtyard stunned. Xie Xun frowned slightly: "Zhiyi, don't talk nonsense. His Royal Highness the Third Prince is not that kind of person."

Actually...

He knew in his heart that the Third Prince was clearly trying to vent Chao Yunxuan's anger.

However, understanding is one thing, but directly stating such a thing is another.

The Third Prince enjoys a high reputation outside. How could he destroy his reputation by admitting such a thing?

As expected, the Third Prince immediately shouted in a deep voice: "How dare you!"

Chao Yunxuan stared at Gu Zhiyi with a cold gaze: "Don't think that everyone is like you, with ulterior motives."

Gu Zhiyi's clear eyes focused on the Third Prince, and her tone was firm with a hint of sarcasm that was barely noticeable: "Your Highness, if you didn't do it on purpose, how could my sincere greetings fall on your deaf ears and go unheard?"

"I have never heard of it." The third prince frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face.

The woman in front of me is really too presumptuous.

When faced with such obvious provocations, most people would choose to endure it silently. Who would challenge them openly like she did?

Even if he really wanted to make things difficult for her, what could she do to him?

But the Third Prince could not admit his gaffe in front of Chao Yunxuan. After all, he still had to consider his reputation.

At this moment, everyone knew that the Third Prince's behavior was obviously intentional. However, except for Gu Zhiyi, no one was willing or dared to break this thin layer of window paper.

Gu Zhiyi didn't care whether the Third Prince admitted it or not. She launched a barrage of attacks like a hurricane: "Your Highness, Third Prince, why are you making things difficult for me? I have never met you before, and we have no old grudges or new hatreds. You have always been known for your kindness, so how could you be someone who makes things difficult for no reason? However, the facts are before us, and you have embarrassed a person you just met in front of everyone for no reason."

"Everything has its reasons. After eliminating all possibilities, the most unlikely one is often the truth. So, the real reason why Your Highness is making things difficult for me is probably because of Miss Chao?"

Gu Zhiyi's words were like a bolt from the blue, and everyone present was moved.

The Third Prince seemed to have his innermost secrets revealed to him. He slammed the table and stood up angrily: "Stop talking nonsense!"

"Oh? Since Your Highness says I'm talking nonsense, then please give a reasonable explanation."

Gu Zhiyi pretended to listen attentively, but she had already started counting down in her heart.

Just as she counted to "one", a deep and powerful voice suddenly sounded: "Is what she said the truth?"

Everyone looked in the direction where the voice came from, and saw an old man in a dark red robe with gold edges walking towards them calmly.

Although this old man's hair and beard are all white, his back is still straight, his aura is as powerful as a rainbow, and the light in his eyes is like a sharp blade.

The Third Prince's expression suddenly changed: "Grandfather?"

Xie Xun also endured the pain in his body and tried hard to stand up and salute.

Gu Zhiyi glanced at the Marquis of Yongxin who was standing next to the Duke of Dun. The other party gave her a reassuring look. She bowed her head slightly and said, "Greetings, Duke of Dun."

Duke Dun glanced at her calmly and nodded slightly: "No need to be polite."

Gu Zhiyi stood up straight, stepped aside, and prepared to watch this good show.

The third prince was already 22 years old, just in time for marriage. The royal family had chosen a suitable marriage partner for him, who was the granddaughter of Duke Dun Guo - his cousin.

As early as two years ago, the two should have entered the marriage palace, but a month before the wedding, the third prince hurriedly left the capital on the pretext of suppressing banditry, and there was no news from him since then, and a beautiful marriage was ruined.

It was not until half a year ago, when the Queen Mother passed away, that the Third Prince returned to Shengjing to fulfill his filial duty. As we all know, it is not appropriate to hold weddings during the mourning period. Originally, he only needed to observe mourning for one year, but in order to avoid the engagement with his cousin, he publicly announced on the day of the funeral that he would observe mourning for the Queen Mother for three years.

This decision made it impossible for the emperor and the Duke of Dun to put pressure on him, and he thus gained three years of freedom. And this freedom meant that he followed Chao Yunxuan like a shadow.

As the third prince, he upheld the ethics of a warrior and never used the imperial power to force Chao Yunxuan to commit herself to him. When he learned that she loved Xie Xun and even went to fight against the old Duke and his wife, he admired her courage. Later, when he realized his deep affection, he did not abuse the imperial power, but always silently helped Chao Yunxuan to clear the obstacles on the road of love. Who can help but admire this deep affection: true nature!

However, while Gu Zhiyi was watching coldly, Duke Dun looked directly at the Third Prince with a gleam of suppressed anger in his eyes. His little granddaughter was the most beloved child among all his descendants, and he had put a lot of effort into her marriage. He chose the Third Prince because of his extraordinary appearance and because he was loyal and reliable. In addition, he was his grandson, and he never doubted that he would betray his trust. Therefore, when the Queen Mother passed away, he asked for three years of mourning, and he also rejected the suggestion of canceling the engagement because of the other party's filial piety.

He believed that a filial man must be affectionate and righteous, and would love his wife. Therefore, even at the risk of dragging his beloved granddaughter into a leftover woman, he would let her wait for him for three years. However, the reality disappointed him greatly.

The man who once vowed to sever all ties with his lover in order to mourn for the Queen Mother, now went to someone else's house to harass an innocent woman in order to protect another woman!

"Grandfather." The Third Prince's eyes were firm as he retorted, "This is absolutely impossible. Lady Ningguo misunderstood. I was just too focused at the time and didn't hear her greeting."

"My Lord, you misunderstood." Gu Zhiyi said lightly, "The Third Prince did not cause me any trouble. He was just too focused on something at the time and did not notice my greeting."

Amid the whispers of the crowd, rumors about her deep scheming surged like a tide, but she chose to respond to those groundless speculations with silence and practical actions. She decided to be deep for once, so that those gossipers could witness it with their own eyes.

Hearing this, Duke Dun's face suddenly changed, and his emotions erupted like a volcano: "My eyes are not dim, and my ears are not blocked!" He stared at the third prince with a sharp gaze like ice, and said in a cold tone: "If the third prince has no feelings for my granddaughter, you can speak frankly. My granddaughter of the Duke Dun is talented, virtuous and beautiful, why should she worry about no one being interested in her? Why would she marry you and seek death!"

The third prince's eyes flickered when he heard this, and his heart was moved. His little cousin was indeed gentle and virtuous, but he had no intention of marrying her. His feelings for her were limited to brotherly love, and he had never had the slightest admiration for her. At some point, he even felt annoyed when she jumped up and down behind him.