Chapter 1217: Zhu Meichuo: I will give Young Master Gu a satisfactory reward

Zhu Meichuo's face turned bright red.

It was even deeper than the color from before.

While gaining a deeper understanding of Gu Hanyuan, she said with a reproachful look:

"No wonder the Jianghu rumors say Young Master Gu has countless confidantes; who knows how many ignorant young girls this mouth of yours has coaxed and deceived."

Gu Hanyuan smiled faintly.

He said in a leisurely manner:

"Living in this world, if one cannot hold onto the beauty one encounters, wouldn't it be a wasted trip to this mortal realm?"

He paused.

He praised with deep meaning:

"Miss Ajiu is a peerless beauty, and also a rare beauty in this mortal world."

Previously, he had expressed his favor for Zhu Meichuo in a roundabout way.

Now, however, it was a complete and explicit declaration.

Yet, Zhu Meichuo's reaction was somewhat unexpected.

She did not respond, nor did she refuse.

After a moment of silence.

She smiled faintly:

"Young Master Gu is joking."

Her smile at this moment was very faint.

Gu Hanyuan, however, saw a hint of bitterness in it.

Combined with the intelligence gathered by the "Earth Net."

He gained an epiphany regarding Zhu Meichuo's predicament.

Zhu Houzhao did not favor Zhu Meichuo.

Yet her status was very high.

If he did not treat her well, it would appear petty.

The best solution was to arrange a marriage for Zhu Meichuo.

But the target was not easy to choose.

Important targets for solicitation were not suitable for a marriage alliance with Zhu Meichuo, with whom the relationship was not close.

Unimportant targets were not worth the price of a princess.

Otherwise, it would be hard to avoid being looked down upon by the Ming Guo imperial family.

The most likely outcome was for her to become a bargaining chip in a transaction.

It was no wonder Zhu Meichuo had hidden herself here.

Since the probing was sufficient.

Gu Hanyuan did not force the issue.

He casually changed the subject:

"Miss Ajiu, what is the reason for inviting me to meet?"

Seeing that Gu Hanyuan did not continue to talk about romantic feelings.

Zhu Meichuo immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

She naturally ignored the awkward atmosphere from just a moment ago.

She smiled with dignity:

"Ajiu actually has a favor to ask."

Gu Hanyuan's smile became increasingly playful upon hearing this.

The last one to have a favor to ask was Bing Xue'er.

She was still in a state of agitation.

And now Zhu Meichuo had actually delivered herself to his doorstep.

Gu Hanyuan feigned curiosity and asked:

"Miss Ajiu, you are a princess, yet you still have a favor to ask of me…?"

He pretended to be completely ignorant of Zhu Meichuo's predicament.

Yet it was precisely this appearance that caused Zhu Meichuo to lower her guard.

She explained helplessly:

"On the surface, this place is still under the rule of the Qing Guo, and the Ming Guo cannot intervene here openly. That is why I have to seek help from Young Master Gu."

Gu Hanyuan said in a leisurely manner:

"Then I wonder what it is that Miss Ajiu is seeking?"

Zhu Meichuo pondered:

"The situation is this. Jiao Gongli, the Sect Master of the Golden Dragon Gang, is inclined toward the Ming Guo imperial court and has secretly pledged his allegiance. He has recently encountered trouble that he cannot resolve. If left unchecked, the outcome is unpredictable."

A hint of interest appeared in Gu Hanyuan's eyes.

It was not interest in Jiao Gongli.

But rather interest in his daughter, Jiao Wan'er.

In "Sword of the Royal Blood," Jiao Wan'er does not have many scenes.