Chapter 995

Clearly, he did not want to suffer any more indignity in front of Gu Hanyuan.

He was also anxious to know the progress of the plan.

After Hulagu left with his men,

the tense atmosphere on the field finally eased.

The gazes everyone cast toward Gu Hanyuan held a bit more wariness and awe.

Currently, Mongol Yuan was powerful.

Hulagu had even destroyed countless kingdoms in the Western Regions.

His prestige among the various nations was currently unrivaled.

Yet, in the face of Gu Hanyuan, he had suffered setbacks repeatedly.

Just now, a conflict had almost erupted.

In the end, Hulagu had still chosen to concede.

This scene, in the eyes of those who did not know the inside story,

became a case of Gu Hanyuan scaring him into retreating.

Unexpectedly, it boosted his reputation once again.

And as they returned to their respective countries,

they would naturally spread Gu Hanyuan's name far and wide.

Shangguan Haitang said with a complex expression:

"Congratulations, Brother Gu, on winning the beauty and becoming the Xixia Princess's consort. I must also return to the capital."

Gu Hanyuan said with feigned regret:

"Brother Shangguan, why be in such a hurry? Why not stay for a few more days, so we can have a heart-to-heart talk?"

A playful glint flashed through his eyes.

His focus was naturally on the "heart-to-heart talk".

He was quite curious about what kind of reaction Shangguan Haitang would have when the time came.

Shangguan Haitang failed to detect Gu Hanyuan's sinister intentions.

She assumed Gu Hanyuan was asking her to stay because he was reluctant to part.

This made her mood, which had been inexplicably sour after Gu Hanyuan became the Xixia Princess's consort, improve significantly.

The smile on her face also became much more natural.

She smiled and politely declined:

"No, I must return to report to His Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Gu Hanyuan smiled warmly:

"In that case, I will not force Brother Shangguan to stay. When I have time to visit the capital, we shall drink and talk again. I am still looking forward to Brother Shangguan's fine wine and the beauties you should introduce to me."

Seeing that Gu Hanyuan still remembered the matter of introducing beauties,

Shangguan Haitang felt both amused and exasperated.

A certain thought crossed her mind once again.

Her mood became pleasant as a result.

She said with a beaming smile:

"Then I shall await Brother Gu's arrival."

Having said that, she took her leave with a graceful air.

Gu Hanyuan watched Shangguan Haitang's departing back.

He felt some regret that the male attire could not reveal her figure.

Next time, he would have to make her change into female attire first.

Otherwise, he would have to do it himself.

Gu Hanyuan's gaze was deep.

A subtle arc hung at the corner of his mouth.

Seeing that the Princess of Yinchuan had already chosen Gu Hanyuan,

the outcome of the Xixia marriage recruitment was a foregone conclusion.

They had no interest in lingering in Xixia.

They also took their leave one after another.

The once lively Green Phoenix Pavilion was left with only Gu Hanyuan.

Under his playful gaze,

Wu Xingyun's voice, suppressing her excitement, came from behind the gauze curtain:

"Miss Xiaolei, take Young Master Gu to the side hall to change his clothes."

Miss Xiaolei was startled upon hearing this.

There was indeed a set of clothes in the side hall.

Those were the groom's clothes prepared for the Princess of Yinchuan's consort.

She had not expected it to be so urgent.

It looked as if they were to be married immediately.

With a blushing face, she looked at the smile on Gu Hanyuan's face.

She bowed and said:

"Young Master Gu, please follow me."

Gu Hanyuan looked at the figure behind the gauze curtain.

His expression was somewhat unreadable for a moment.

He thought to himself:

"Master, I have to let Yun'er wait a little longer; don't be too anxious."

Now that the title of consort was in hand,

he should also get to work on his real business.

After Gu Hanyuan followed Miss Xiaolei and left the Green Phoenix Pavilion,

Li Qinglu looked at Wu Xingyun's exquisitely beautiful face, which was full of excitement and joy.

Her own mood became increasingly complex.

She sighed softly.

Wu Xingyun noticed Li Qinglu's strangeness.

Thinking that what she had done was indeed very unfair to Li Qinglu,

she said apologetically:

"Qinglu, I am sorry. I will only borrow your time for one more day. By tomorrow, I will leave, and then you can switch back. After the matter is done, no matter what kind of request you have, I can promise you one thing in return."

In reality, no matter how Wu Xingyun compensated Li Qinglu, it would not be enough.

Not to mention being robbed on her wedding night,

because of Wu Xingyun,

her own partner had been decided just like that.

It was impossible for her to have no thoughts about it.

Unfortunately, the situation was stronger than the person.

She could not resist.

She had to accept it helplessly.

At this moment, Gu Hanyuan, who had followed Miss Xiaolei to the side hall, looked at the bright red clothes laid out on the table.

He could not help but laugh at himself.

He thought that he had already worn them several times.

In the future, the number of times might be even greater.

Under Miss Xiaolei's puzzled gaze,

Gu Hanyuan did not change into them.

With a solemn expression, he said:

"Miss Xiaolei, leave the imperial palace now and go hide. I will come to pick you up later." ===== CHAPTER 997 =====