Remarrying Chun Yuan

"???"

Everyone was taken aback. They had been wondering why Emperor Qi Xiao had suddenly praised Yuan Cuo so highly, but then the conversation shifted to the Liu family's business dealings.

The Liu family's business is now booming, and Mongolian furs are also arriving in the capital one after another.

Liu Yuechu is now a guest of honor at the Court of State Ceremonial. Whenever matters involving the Mongol Kingdom are discussed, Wei Tianxuan will involve her in the discussions, showing her great importance.

Moreover, the Liu family also owned a general store and a bookstore, and even their horse farm was thriving. The horse farm not only took over the task of transporting supplies, but also produced excellent breeding foals, even better than those of the grooms in the army.

Why would the thriving Liu family have to hand it over for the sake of Yuan Cuo?

What grudge or grievance does Your Majesty have against the Liu family?

Qin Mushuo immediately thought of Consort De, but Consort De wasn't that favored. Shouldn't Father Emperor punish the Liu family for her sake? Could it be that Consort Wan also whispered something in his ear? That possibility is quite high.

The princes remained silent, observing the situation, unable to understand the meaning behind Emperor Qi Xiao's move.

All the court officials pricked up their ears, not daring to speak easily. After all, this matter involved too many things, and they were really dumbfounded!

Yuan Cuo hadn't expected Emperor Qi Xiao to present such a difficult problem, and stared intently at Emperor Qi Xiao.

Qin Muyan stepped forward with a smile, "Father Emperor dotes on Yuan Cuo so much that I'm a little jealous. Yuan Cuo, why don't you hurry up and thank him?"

In the eyes of the people of Daqi, merchants were the lowest of the low, not even comparable to sixth-rank officials in the capital.

Yuan Cuo bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have failed to live up to your great favor. I would rather resign than fail to fulfill my ambitions in this life, nor can I delay my wife's business. I hope Your Majesty will forgive my shortsightedness and beg your forgiveness!"

He knelt down respectfully to beg for forgiveness.

An uproar instantly erupted in the imperial court.

Is Yuan Cuo insane? How dare he refuse His Majesty?

Emperor Qi Xiao was not surprised, and even a little proud. "You don't need to worry too much. If the Liu family is unwilling to give up their business, I can arrange another marriage for you. The Liu family can do whatever they want. This is the law of the Great Qi, and it cannot be violated. I don't mean to break up a couple, but I don't want your actions to be criticized by outsiders."

"???"

Isn't this just breaking up a loving couple?

Cheng Hai's eyes were practically rolling to the sky.

Of all the officials in the court, only he knew what Emperor Qi Xiao meant.

At this point, how can you still think Liu Yuechu is unworthy of Young Master Yuan? Even if you intend to elevate the young master, you can't force him to divorce!

Yuan Cuo said calmly, "I am short-sighted and love my wife dearly. I do not agree to a divorce and remarriage. I may suffer in silence, but I cannot let Yue Niang suffer even the slightest bit. Moreover, the Liu family's business is already closely related to the royal family and involves the diplomatic relations between the two countries. I hope Your Majesty will reconsider."

Emperor Qi Xiao's joy vanished instantly; he hadn't expected Yuan Cuo to still be defiant.

Can't you understand what he means?!

He hoped that Yuan Cuo could choose a solid patron for a marriage alliance, and then gradually elevate him to a higher position!

"You are indeed devoted, daring to defy me for the sake of the Liu family, but are you sure Liu Yuechu is as stubborn as you?"

"Your Majesty, I believe in my beloved wife. Please forgive me." Yuan Cuo remained calm and composed, as serene as ever.

Qin Muyan's eyes darted around. "Why don't we invite Lady Liu over as well and listen to her story? Lady Liu is a heroine among women; she should be able to understand Father Emperor's good intentions."

If Yuan Cuozhen and Liu Yuechu divorce, he intends to bring Lady Liu into the prince's residence.

This is not about getting married.

Instead, she married a mountain of gold...

Qin Mushuo also wanted to speak, but Qin Muyan beat him to it, saying, "Your subject also thinks that Lady Liu should come to court. She has made great contributions to the Great Qi, and Father should reward her."

He first asked for a benefit for Liu Yuechu, which was also an attempt to win her over.

Qin Muyan and he exchanged a glance, each harboring their own secrets.

Emperor Qi Xiao had already raised his hand to order someone to invite them...

Liu Yuechu was watching the people hurrying along the street with joy on Guiyue Tower.

Today, it's not just Yuan Cuo who became the top scholar; many others have also passed the imperial examinations.

The messenger's firecrackers went off intermittently, and the streets were already covered with colorful ribbons, making it even more lively than during the New Year.

Lin Mengyu and Huang Wanwan were also invited to Guiyue Tower.

Since her engagement to her cousin fell through, Lin Mengyu has undergone a complete transformation.

She rambled on for a bit about how Madam Lin had fallen ill because of this, and that it probably wouldn't last long. "I shouldn't have come today, but I still feel that you've finally made it through, Yue Niang, so I wanted to come and see you."

"You've lost quite a bit of weight, so you should eat some delicious food to replenish yourself." Liu Yuechu felt especially sorry for her best friend and specially served her a few extra dishes.

Lin Mengyu didn't really have much of an appetite, but he ate it out of courtesy. "The imperial physician said that Mother has at most a month left. If she really passes away, we don't know what will become of our household."

"Moreover, I can't understand why my mother is still worrying about my brother's and my marriage at this point. She doesn't want my brother to wait a year to get married, so she wants to arrange a marriage for him now."

"Which family would be willing to arrange a marriage within a month? Your mother must have lost her mind," Huang Wanwan said bluntly.

“I also feel confused, but at this point, who can say she’s confused?” Lin Mengyu shrugged.

"And what about you? What arrangements did Madam Lin make for you?" Liu Yuechu was still concerned. "Zhang Zhitong was only dismissed from his post, not imprisoned. Although the Zhang family was implicated, they still maintained their status. It was just Zhang Zhitong who was abandoned."

“My mother has already asked my father to discuss breaking off the engagement, and she certainly won’t let me marry into the Zhang family again. But I don’t want to settle the marriage so hastily.” She still felt apprehensive about the word “marriage.”

Liu Yuechu also thought she didn't need to rush, but Lu Bingyang came to mind. "Is he still bothering you?" If it weren't for his foolish behavior, Lin Mengyu and Zhang Zhitong's marriage wouldn't have ended up like this.

But she played the trick very well, otherwise her sisters would have suffered.

Lin Mengyu shook his head. "I haven't left the manor either. I only came to see you because I knew that Yuan Cuo had become the top scholar and that you were hosting a banquet here."

"Take care of things at home first. Don't think about anything else. If you need anything, just call us. If Madam Lin doesn't want to see me, you can call Wanwan instead." Liu Yuechu knew Madam Lin's temperament. If she were to come to the door now, Madam Lin would probably feel that she had been humiliated.

Lin Mengyu shrugged. "It's fortunate that my mother didn't agree to my brother marrying you, otherwise you wouldn't have become the wife of the top scholar! My brother studied so hard, but he didn't even pass the imperial examination..."

Liu Yuechu didn't know what to say, but continued to serve her food.

Before they could say anything more, Granny Fang, having received a message from the servants downstairs, rushed to Liu Yuechu's ear, "His Majesty has decreed that you must come to the palace immediately. The eunuch who delivered the message said that things are probably not good..."