He turned around and left without a trace of hesitation. After walking a few steps, Du Gu Luanyue didn't follow in his footsteps.
She stood beneath the palace gate and murmured, "The love that had just started to bud has now been completely destroyed by my own hands.
For someone in my position, God won't let this love last long." She admitted that it was she who had hurt Huo Wei.
The matter of Huo Wei becoming a son - in - law of the Wei family had spread throughout the court. Almost everyone was laughing at him. For the sake of power, the noble Prince of Yuzhang had to humble himself.
While everyone was mocking Huo Wei, only one person's heart was in turmoil. He didn't allow this marriage and forced Huo Wei to cancel the engagement.
His master, He Zhizhou, glared at him sternly, "Who told you to do this?"
Huo Wei replied, "The imperial edict has been issued. He is the king, and I am his subject. I can't resist."
A chill emanated from his body. After returning from the hot - spring palace yesterday, he had been in a state of not allowing anyone to approach. Even Shen Guilan didn't dare to get close to him.
He Zhizhou naturally understood that since Emperor Murong Min's imperial edict had been issued, this matter couldn't be changed.
However, recent events had completely gotten out of his control. Huo Wei was no longer following his pre - arranged plan.
With his hands behind his back, he turned around and coldly looked at Huo Wei.
"After you become a son - in - law of the Wei family, will Prime Minister Wei hand over all his power to you in the future?
You have a humble background, while the Wei family is a noble clan. Now that you are a son - in - law, how could they possibly look up to you?
If you were to marry Wei Zhiruo as the Princess of Yuzhang through a marriage alliance on an equal footing, it might be different.
But even that's not safe. Prime Minister Wei will never hand over all the military power to you for a rebellion."
Huo Wei's dark eyes stared at the master who had raised him since childhood. He looked at him puzzledly.
"Master, what I've always wanted is to clear the name of the Xie family's unjust case to the world, not to stage a rebellion.
The Wei family has helped me gain a foothold in the court. Once I'm strong enough to completely marginalize Murong Min, I'll petition for a retrial of the unjust case.
I'm from the Xie family. I must avenge the blood feud, but before that, my clan needs to be cleared of the name, rather than being known as traitors from generation to generation."
He Zhizhou smashed the teacup on the table at Huo Wei. It hit his head and made a cut.
Blood trickled down from the corner of his eyebrow, but there was not a trace of pity in He Zhizhou's eyes. They were full of coldness.
"Clearing the name, clearing the name. Is it really that important? Revenge is the most important thing. Murong Min must die!"
Shen Guilan's eyes flashed as he stepped in front of Huo Wei. "Master, what if you blind his eyes with such a smash?"
He Zhizhou said, "It's better than being blind - hearted!"
He pushed Shen Guilan aside and grabbed Huo Wei's lapel.
"The army you led to destroy the Western Liao is now training day and night on the western border. If the path in the court doesn't work out, you might as well secretly return to the western border and stage a rebellion!"
Huo Wei's eyes were full of confusion. His eyebrows furrowed, and his voice became stiff. "Master, why are you so insistent on rebellion instead of clearing the name of the Xie family?"
Seeing that the two were about to confront each other again, Shen Guilan quickly pulled Huo Wei away.
Neither Huo Wei nor Shen Guilan noticed the viciousness in He Zhizhou's eyes and his almost gritted teeth.
At night, Shen Guilan entered He Zhizhou's room. He said excitedly, "That's enough. Stop it. Huo Wei is a person, not your tool!"
He Zhizhou sat up on the bed and looked at him indifferently. "Don't forget your identity, and don't forget your surname, Guilan."
Shen Guilan shouted, "I'd rather give up my surname. I just want the people who are alive, who accompany me and care about me, to be well.
As for your plans, I don't care at all.
I'll only help you conceal A Jue's death once. If you do anything out of line again, don't blame me for falling out with you."
He Zhizhou got out of bed and walked over to slap Shen Guilan.
"Unfilial son, get out!"
He Zhizhou was so angry that he leaned on the bed curtain and gasped slightly.
Over the years, he had finally managed to control the western border of the Northern Yan. As long as he could seize one more military power, it would be easy to overthrow Murong Min's throne.
However, it was obvious that Huo Wei had no intention of staging a rebellion.
In the Northern Yan Palace, Wei Enxian and Du Gu Luanyue had become much closer.
Since Huo Wei was Murong Min's adopted son, this marriage of him becoming a son - in - law of the century - old noble Wei family would be extremely grand.
Murong Min ordered the queen to send the palace servants from the inner palace to assist the Wei family in handling the wedding.
The emperor had ordered Huo Wei to become a son - in - law and had arranged the wedding according to the regulations of the royal family. The entire Wei family was extremely grateful and flattered.
After all, it was no small matter for a prince to become a son - in - law, but Huo Wei was indeed looked down upon.
Especially Prime Minister Wei. He firmly believed that it was Huo Wei who had forced his daughter and wanted to climb up to the Wei family.
Du Gu Luanyue was talking to Wei Enxian in the palace. In a few days, it would be the wedding day of Huo Wei and Wei Zhiruo.
The wedding clothes were made by the inner palace. Today, Huo Wei and Wei Zhiruo were specially invited to try them on.
Wei Zhiruo walked beside Huo Wei and leaned towards him. "Brother Huo Wei, in a few days, we'll be husband and wife. I don't care who you loved before. As long as you only have me in your heart from now on, I won't say a word."
In fact, she knew that there was something between Huo Wei and the queen, but since she had no evidence, she had to let it go.
Huo Wei said, "You can still cancel the wedding now."
As soon as they entered the Fengluan Palace, Du Gu Luanyue handled things impartially. She looked at the two of them. "Prince of Yuzhang and Miss Wei, come and try on the wedding clothes."
Huo Wei walked to the clothes rack and looked at the bright red wedding dress for the bride, which was inlaid with pearls and jewels.
He smiled and said, "Zhiruo, do you want me to put it on for you myself? It looks quite cumbersome."
He looked at the woman in front of him affectionately and tenderly. He reached out and tucked the stray hair beside her ear behind it.
Seeing this gentle gesture, Du Gu Luanyue's heart felt as if it had been pricked by a silver needle. But she had no right to show any emotion. She still forced a smile and said,
"Miss Wei will be embarrassed. You haven't gotten married yet. Let the palace servants take you down to change your clothes."
Huo Wei turned to look at her. "What's there to be embarrassed about? We're going to be husband and wife. What's the queen pretending to be decent for?"
Wei Zhiruo said shyly, "Actually, it's okay..."
Du Gu Luanyue pursed her lips. Her eyes were cold and calm, with a trace of pain. "Okay then."
Huo Wei sneered in his heart. This woman really deserved to be a future female emperor. Her heart was really big, so big that he was like a speck of dust in her heart, insignificant.
Du Gu Luanyue didn't care about him at all, not at all. All the past was just a waste of affection.
He pointed at his own wedding clothes. "I don't need to try. They fit."
Wei Zhiruo quietly changed into the wedding dress. Huo Wei walked over and looked at her.
"Zhiruo, didn't you say you wanted to eat the rose - scented desserts? I know a place. I'll take you there today."
Wei Zhiruo smiled sweetly. "Okay. I know that place. There's always a long queue. If we go late, we'll have to wait a long time."
Huo Wei smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. I can make them. I used to learn how to make them. Come to my mansion tonight. I'll make them for you myself."
As he was speaking, Huo Wei casually glanced at Du Gu Luanyue from the corner of his eye. He saw that she was sitting quietly on one side, drinking tea with her head buried in the teacup.
Huo Wei coldly averted his gaze and pulled Wei Zhiruo out of the Fengluan Palace.
When Du Gu Luanyue put down the teacup, her eyes were slightly red.
The rose - flavored pastries were Du Gu Luanyue's favorite. Huo Wei actually used this to hurt her.
Very well. It really hurt. She was in great pain.