amaotonovel Chapter 127 Celebration Banquet
Chapter 127 Celebration Banquet
Within a day, the news that Gu Linsen had handed over the tiger tally in exchange for Jiang Qingyue's freedom to marry had spread like wildfire, and many ministers and even ordinary people knew about it.
Everyone was deeply saddened. Some thought Jiang Qingyue was too immature; how could she let General Gu make such a great sacrifice for her?
Some people envied Gu Linsen's affection for Jiang Qingyue, wishing they were his granddaughter.
Some people even felt that General Gu had spent his whole life guarding the border and fighting for the country, and it was time for him to enjoy a life of leisure. This was a good opportunity for him to start living a carefree life ahead of schedule.
But regardless, things have come to this point, and they won't say anything more. After all, it was their own choice, and it will soon be replaced by new information.
Of course, this matter also reached Jiang An's ears.
Jiang An was already uneasy about Gu Linsen's return, and now that he heard about it, he couldn't sit still any longer.
How can this marriage just end like this? He's still Jiang Qingyue's biological father, why did he only find out at the very end?
Therefore, Jiang An was the first to visit.
Gu Linsen gave Jiang An a cold look upon his arrival, asking, "What are you doing here?"
"Father-in-law, I've come to see Qingyue. She's been missing for so long, and as her father, I'm worried about her!" Jiang An prepared to appeal to her emotions.
"Heh, worried?" Gu Linsen sneered. "If you really cared about this daughter, you wouldn't let Jiang Chuchu bully her."
Alright, what exactly do you want? You and I both know perfectly well. I advise you not to say it out loud, or don't blame me for being ruthless!
Gu Linsen has a fiery temper and can't hide anything. His dislike for Jiang An remains unchanged for decades.
Jiang An opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word.
He had no choice but to look to Jiang Qingyue for help, and sure enough, Jiang Qingyue did not disappoint him.
“Grandpa, I want to talk to him.” After saying that, Jiang Qingyue nodded to Gu Linsen. Gu Linsen was sure that Jiang Qingyue really wouldn’t soften her heart, so he didn’t stop her. Instead, he snorted and walked away first.
"Qingyue, I knew you still cared about me!" Jiang exclaimed with delight. Indeed, they were father and daughter of the same mind!
"Father," Jiang Qingyue said, her tone tinged with solemnity, yet also with self-mockery, "this is the last time I will call you Father!"
"What...what do you mean?" Jiang An had a bad feeling.
"What I mean is, from the moment you chose Jiang Chuchu to abandon me, you were no longer my father."
These past few days I've been feigning compliance, not out of consideration for family ties, but because I was waiting for my grandfather. Now that he's back, there's no need for me to continue like this. Let this absurd past come to a complete end!
Jiang Qingyue has completely let go of the past.
Having gone through so much, she had done everything she was supposed to do. Now, the focus of her attention was no longer on the Prime Minister's residence.
"Jiang Qingyue, how dare you! Even if you don't admit it, we are still father and daughter, bound by blood. Besides, the Crown Prince is such a good man, how can you refuse this marriage?"
"Prime Minister Jiang, you have no right to lecture me now. If the Crown Prince is so good, then let Jiang Chuchu have her chance. As for why you're so angry? Isn't it because I can't meet your expectations? Why don't you place your hopes on Jiang Chuchu instead!"
"You..." Jiang An was so angry that he couldn't speak.
If he really relies on Chu Chu, then he's doomed.
This unfilial daughter is utterly foolish, lacking even a fraction of Qingyue's intelligence. How could he have been so blind to her?
Marrying into the Eastern Palace should have been an extremely honorable thing, but she kept causing trouble, wearing down the last bit of patience the Crown Prince had for her.
Now, it is said that the Crown Prince has taken in a new concubine, Cheng Hui, who is on equal footing with Jiang Chuchu. Relying on his favor, Cheng Hui has caused Jiang Chuchu a lot of suffering. Without Lu Shi's help, Jiang Chuchu is no match for this new Cheng Hui.
However, what Jiang An didn't know was that Jiang Chuchu had once asked the Lu family for help, but the Lu family was already too busy to take care of themselves.
Jiang An's newly acquired concubine is truly remarkable in her methods; Lady Lu has gradually lost favor with Jiang An.
Nowadays, no matter what happens, Jiang An always puts his concubine first, but Jiang An doesn't know that yet, and is still arguing with Jiang Qingyue.
"Jiang Qingyue, do you really have to do this?"
"Otherwise, Prime Minister Jiang, you'd better watch yourself. Goodbye and don't come back!"
After saying that, Jiang Qingyue ignored him and turned to leave, making Jiang An so angry that he almost couldn't breathe.
Having completely severed ties with Jiang An, Jiang Qingyue immediately felt refreshed.
She knew Jiang An wouldn't let it go so easily, but with her maternal grandfather around and the help of that concubine, Jiang An couldn't cause any major trouble.
At this moment, after the emperor officially took over the Gu family army, to everyone's surprise, no one objected and they all obeyed orders.
Although the emperor had some doubts, he ultimately believed that they would not dare to offend him, since their lives were now in his hands.
Thinking of this, the emperor felt much better about the embarrassment he had suffered at the hands of Gu Linsen.
In order to achieve his goal and also to make a show of it, the emperor ordered a grand banquet to be held in the palace to celebrate Gu Linsen's victory.
Jiang Qingyue knew that the emperor would not let the matter rest, but she did not expect that the emperor would act so quickly. However, even so, Jiang Qingyue was fully prepared.
At the victory banquet, the emperor expressed his regret that he could not arrange a marriage between himself and the General's family, but he respected General Gu's wishes.
However, General Gu is a meritorious official after all, and he deserves the reward he is due.
Therefore, the emperor was able to leave no room for criticism by doing this.
At the celebration banquet, Jiang Qingyue saw Jiang Chuchu again.
Now, after only a short time apart, Jiang Chuchu looks much more haggard, and her overall condition is not as good as before. It can be seen how much trouble the other Cheng Hui is causing her.
However, having lost Qin Jinghao's favor, she would certainly not appear in such a setting. Yet, not only has she appeared, but she seems to be getting along quite well with Qin Jinghao.
Jiang Qingyue had a feeling that they were probably waiting for her here!
As expected, when Jiang Chuchu saw Jiang Qingyue, she stepped forward in a very friendly manner and said, "Sister, it's been a long time. You've become even more beautiful."
Jiang Chuchu acted as if nothing was wrong; it would be strange if there wasn't something fishy going on.
It's admirable that she can remain so calm even after things have turned so ugly.
"You look much more haggard." Jiang Qingyue didn't hold back at all.
Sure enough, Jiang Chuchu's face stiffened, and she almost couldn't maintain her smile.
Qin Jinghao stepped forward to smooth things over, putting his arm around Jiang Chuchu's shoulder. "You two sisters haven't seen each other for a long time. All the hatred has vanished. Today, on such a good day, please give me face and temporarily turn hostility into friendship, how about it?"
Qin Jinghao finally revealed his purpose.