Chapter 397 I Don't Want to Get Married Right Now

"Rest assured, I have no intention of attacking the city."

Xiao Ye glanced at the excited Zhu Feng and Zhu Yue, and said calmly.

"I came here only to rescue my Crown Princess. Now that Luo'er has been rescued, the next step is to rescue Chu Yan and the others. As for my remaining elite troops, I will find another way to rescue them from the Regent."

He unusually offered an extra explanation.

In fact, he never intended to launch a full-scale attack on the Northern Desert Imperial City. Attacking the Northern Desert border and occupying their two cities was already interest he had collected from them.

Furthermore, although he captured two small towns on the northern border, he never harmed the people there. On the contrary, he sent people to appease the people and treat them well.

"If we were to capture the Northern Desert Imperial City, it would lead to chaos throughout the land. Our Great Liang is clearly not prepared for this, so don't worry about it!"

"Let's discuss how to rescue Yan'er and Che Yi. I think that although Che Yi is the Regent's son, he doesn't seem to want to stay there."

Su Liluo, who was standing to the side, patted Zhu Yue on the shoulder and explained again.

If the Northern Desert Imperial City were to fall to the Great Liang, it would mean a dramatic change in the current situation of the four countries in the east, west, south, and north. The Great Liang would become the largest country among them, and how could the people of the other countries not be afraid?

They might join forces to deal with their Great Liang, and besides, the Northern Desert Imperial City isn't so easy to conquer.

Through this direct confrontation with the Regent, they realized that this man, who could control most of the Northern Desert's political affairs, was meticulous and cunning.

If they hadn't had their own spatial ability, they would have really been doomed this time.

“Our master need not worry for now. After all, he is the son of the regent, and the regent will not harm him. It’s just that our master has never liked staying in that place.”

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yue felt a slight sense of relief from her worries.

"Things are definitely tense right now, so let's not go into the city for the time being. Let's wait a few days until things calm down before considering going into the city to rescue our master and the others."

At this moment, Zhu Feng, who rarely spoke, calmly spoke up.

“My husband, he’s right. Let’s observe quietly for a few days first, and then find an opportunity to see what to do.”

Su Liluo nodded, then looked at Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ye naturally agreed with Su Liluo, so the group stayed at the encampment for a few days.

*

Ever since Chu Yan was taken out of prison by Che Yi, everyone in the Regent's Palace has assumed that she is Che Yi's concubine. She lives in a west wing room in Che Yi's courtyard and is served by several maids.

When Che Yi had nothing to do, he would spend all his time by her side.

Knowing that the situation was better left undisturbed, the two did not attempt to escape, which reassured Gao Changhong considerably.

However, the Regent's wife was very unhappy about this. She originally wanted to use Chu Yan to sow discord between Gao Yuanbin and the Regent, but she did not expect that Gao Changhong would actually grant her wish.

Seeing that everything was calm and peaceful on Gao Yuanbin's side, she couldn't help but want to do something.

So she went to Gao Changhong's courtyard and advised him: "Your Highness, Yuan Bin is not young anymore. He already has concubines. Shouldn't you prepare to marry a wife?"

"The legal wife?"

Gao Changhong paused for a moment, then frowned and pondered.

“You’re right. Yuan Bin is almost twenty years old this year. By the time an ordinary man reaches this age, he should already have a legitimate son. Yet he is still single. It is indeed my oversight as his father.”

Although he didn't think the Regent's wife had any good intentions, he agreed with what she said. Gao Yuanbin was going to be his successor in the future, so naturally he needed to marry a suitable wife.

"Then how about I arrange a banquet for Yuan Bin and some noble ladies, so they can meet and see who he likes? If he finds a lady he likes, we can help him arrange the marriage."

The Regent's wife was overjoyed and seized the opportunity to speak.

"Then you can arrange this. I'll inform Yuan Bin. In the next couple of days, prepare a banquet and invite all the outstanding unmarried women in the city."

Even though Gao Changhong had some dissatisfaction with the Regent's wife, he wholeheartedly agreed with her suggestion.

Some even wondered if his princess had come to her senses after he had talked to her a few times.

Knowing that he was determined to pass on his mantle to Ko Won-bin, did he begin to compromise?

Regardless of the circumstances, the fact that she offered to arrange a banquet for Gao Yuanbin so he could meet women was something he was satisfied with.

So, with a joyful expression, he went to Gao Yuanbin's courtyard to tell him about this in advance.

Little did he know that when the Regent's wife saw him happily going to find Gao Yuanbin, she wore a smug smile.

Go!

Go and have a good fight with your good son, let him make you angry again!

In truth, it's all the Regent's fault; he simply doesn't understand his son at all.

Gao Yuanbin is different from Gao Changhong. He doesn't have such great ambitions. He inherited his despicable mother's kindness and infatuation.

The Regent's wife has been keeping an eye on Gao Yuanbin's situation these past few days, and she has noticed that Gao Yuanbin is very devoted to this woman named Chu Yan.

Therefore, he would absolutely not comply with Gao Changhong's wishes and obediently marry a wife.

At that time, Gao Changhong will only be angered by his son again, and the conflict and rift between the two will deepen.

*

"No need, I don't want to get married right now."

After Gao Changhong told Gao Yuanbin about the princess's plan to hold a banquet for him to meet his legal wife, Gao Yuanbin immediately refused with a cold face.

"How old are you? Why aren't you married yet?"

Gao Changhong looked at Gao Yuanbin with a puzzled expression.

"There's no reason why, you don't need to worry about my affairs."

Gao Yuanbin remained expressionless and unwilling to say more to Gao Changhong.

Gao Changhong's face was ashen as he wondered why Gao Yuanbin would act this way.

"Does that mean you already have someone in your heart? Then just tell your father which family's daughter you want to marry, and your father will make it happen for you!"

He was truly at his wit's end, so he asked directly.

To his surprise, Gao Yuanbin remained indifferent to him.

"You don't need to worry about getting married. Also, tell that person not to do anything to me again."

Gao Yuanbin could guess that his father had been instigated by someone to suddenly come and talk to him about this.

Based on his understanding of Gao Changhong, this man, whose heart was filled with ambition, would never have thought of these things unless someone else mentioned them.