Chapter 247 Return to the Capital 64
Chapter 247 Return to the Capital 64
Su Ziyu and Nangong Xi ran into the young master of the Li family who was running away in a panic. Seeing that he looked guilty, they questioned him a few times and he confessed everything.
After learning what he had done, Nangong Xi kicked him a few times and shouted to the guards to kick out this scum.
Li Junze came over at this time, with a smile on his face, his temperament was both noble and cold. His eyes passed from Nangong Xi to Su Ziyu's face, "What happened?"
As soon as Nangong Xi saw Li Junze, he immediately switched from aggressive to cowardly mode. He lowered his head and pushed Su Ziyu next to him, signaling him to answer.
However, perhaps because Nangong Xi was too nervous, she used too much force, and Su Ziyu was pushed and staggered, and went straight into Li Junze's arms.
Faced with Su Ziyu's throwing himself into his arms, Li Junze almost couldn't help curling the corners of his mouth, taking the opportunity to put his arms around his waist and hugged him secretly.
Su Ziyu noticed his little action and was secretly surprised at Li Junze's audacity of hugging him in public. After he stood firm, he quickly took a few steps back.
After he finished explaining what happened in a few words, Li Junze ordered his men to tie up the man surnamed Li and hold him down. Then he said as if nothing had happened, "Let's go, it's time to have the feast."
In fact, he should have asked Xin He if he was injured, but after his experience in the previous life, he selfishly didn't want Xin He and Su Ziyu to have any contact again.
Since everyone's life has become better in this world, he also wants to be more greedy and get all of Su Ziyu's attention, just wanting him to care about him alone.
After everyone was seated, the queen said a few simple words and the meal began.
Li Junze's eyes fell gently on Su Ziyu, observing his preferences, and took the initiative to add wine and food for him, feeling very satisfied.
Su Ziyu seemed a little awkward on the surface, but in her heart she really enjoyed Li Junze's care, which was manifested in the fact that she ate and drank all the food and wine that the other party poured for her with a cold face.
The intimate feeding behavior of the two of them, without paying any attention to others, attracted a lot of attention, especially since the rumor that Su Ziyu liked men was still lingering, which made people suspicious.
Nangong Xi didn't understand, he was just worried about his friend. Where did the Crown Prince learn this way of playing tricks on people? Look, Su Ziyu is almost crying.
The Queen sighed secretly in her heart, Ze'er was a very sensible child since he was young, and she didn't have to worry about anything. Who would have thought that he would act on impulse in his feelings in the end.
Thinking about the day when Ze'er suddenly knelt down and confessed that she liked a man, and that man was Su Ziyu, she felt as if her heart was finally dead.
She had noticed Ze'er's unusual concern for Ziyu before, but she didn't dare to think too deeply about it. Now there are rumors outside the palace that Yu'er suddenly likes men, and she didn't dare to wonder if Ze'er was involved.
If Yu'er were a girl, she would certainly be happy for them to get married, but one of them is the crown prince of the Dali Dynasty, and the other is the eldest son of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion, and they each have their own burdens and responsibilities.
Seeing Ze'er's unconcealed display of power, the queen heard the other party's firm voice that he would rather give up the position of crown prince and choose Su Ziyu, and she couldn't help but want to help her son.
The queen turned her head to look at Su's mother, trying to test her attitude, "Ze'er and Yu'er have a really good relationship!"
Su's mother's heart tightened, thinking that the queen was concerned about the rumors and was afraid that her desires would lead the prince astray, so she quickly said, "Yes, they grew up together and have a brotherly relationship!
By the way, Queen, what do you think of that girl named Xin He? I think she is a good match for my Yu'er. Last time I brought back a bunch of portraits from you, the child seemed to have a crush on her."
The Queen Mother was hesitant to speak and could only evade the topic. Then she quietly asked her trusted maid to pass the message to Li Junze.
Li Junze was in a good mood, but when he heard his mother's maid say that Su Ziyu liked Xin He, he stopped laughing and lowered his voice and asked, "You like Xin He?"
Su Ziyu turned her head and felt a dark undercurrent of jealousy in his deep and dark eyes. She answered cautiously, "I like men."
Li Junze refused to give in, and put his hands on his waist, full of possessiveness, "Then why did your mother say that she would ask the Queen Mother to grant you and Xin He a marriage?!"
Su Ziyu was still eating pastries, but when he heard this, his eyes widened instantly and he choked. It was only after Li Junze handed him some water that he recovered.
He suddenly realized that he could not delay any longer and had to quickly ask for help from his uncle the emperor, otherwise his mother would really arrange a marriage for him.
Just when the banquet was halfway through, Su Ziyu ran to the imperial study to ask for an audience with the emperor, under the pretext of having to urinate.
The emperor was reviewing memorials when he heard that Su Zi wanted to see him. Without thinking too much, he let him in.
As soon as Su Ziyu came in, he knelt down and confessed directly, "Uncle Emperor, I am gay. I like men."
The emperor's hand holding the pen trembled when he heard this, and a drop of ink fell on the memorial. He ignored it and put the pen aside, only asking, "You are telling me this because...?"
Su Ziyu blinked and said, "Uncle, my mother intends to ask the Queen Mother to grant me a marriage. I don't want to delay an innocent woman, so I ask Uncle to agree and allow me to marry freely."
The emperor smiled bitterly to himself. It was difficult for an honest official to judge family affairs. If he really agreed, he was afraid that his sister would go to the empress dowager to make trouble tomorrow.
Ever since he sent his brother out of the palace despite his mother's strong opposition, there has been a rift between him and his mother, and the relationship has not recovered until now. If this incident happens again, it will probably make the situation even worse.
He was just worrying about how to respond when the eunuch came to report that the Crown Prince and Nangong Xi wanted to see him.
The emperor agreed.
As soon as the two came in, they saw Su Ziyu kneeling on the ground. Nangong Xi even bravely blinked at him, as if to say, don't be afraid, brother is here to accompany you.
The emperor was a little surprised. "Aren't they at the Queen's banquet? Why are they all here suddenly?"
The Crown Prince and Nangong Xi knelt down together and said almost in unison: "Father/Your Majesty, I am a homosexual and only like men."
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