Mo Lan rubbed her sore and numb back and even limped off the stage. From the moment she took action, the area around the stage was completely silent.
Gong Shaoqian looked at her in disbelief, and the disgust in his eyes even faded a bit.
And this is what Mo Lan is worried about. Once she becomes useful, it will be difficult to cancel the marriage with the royal family.
"Congratulations, little Marquis, little Marquis, do you have any wishes? The winner of this year's arena battle will be helped by King Qi to realize his wish!"
The official's face was full of smiles, and he hunched over as he approached Lou Guanjue. His eyes were full of expectation, and he didn't know what the young marquis, who lacked everything, would have wished for.
Lou Guanjue touched his chin, thought for a long time, and suddenly opened his eyes wide, "Ah, speaking of wishes, I do have a wish."
Gong Yi walked out of the sedan chair and stepped onto the stage step by step. His long eyelashes covered his eyes and his thin lips were pursed tightly.
Lou Guanjue smiled stupidly, "Now that I'm seventeen, it's time to decide on my marriage. Why not let Mo Lan marry me!"
Gong Xian, who was sitting in the room drinking tea, squirted out. She choked and blushed. Song Fuyue slapped her on the back.
"This, this traitor, how dare he say these words!"
Gong Yi turned to look at Mo Lan on the sidelines, whose jaw almost dropped to the ground in shock.
"Don't you know she is engaged to your fifth cousin?"
Lou Guanjue put his hands on his hips and fiddled with the bangs in front of his forehead, "I know, but isn't Gong Shaoqian unwilling? It's my business to be with you all day long with money and jade. Even if I'm not in the capital, everyone knows that my Mo Lan has suffered a lot in recent years. I have caused him a lot of grievances, and I still remember the late emperor said when he issued the decree, as long as Mo Lan is not willing, the engagement will not count!"
As soon as these words came out, there was a hint of air-conditioning in the air, "Mo Lan, what do you think of this marriage?"
"I disagree!"
Before Mo Lan could speak, Gong Shaoqian shouted out first.
Sure enough, Mo Lan looked at him clearly. Facing Mo Lan's gaze, Gong Shaoqian turned away uncomfortably.
Qian Shuyu grabbed his arm anxiously and looked at him with tears in his eyes.
"You don't agree? What do you have to disagree with? In the past, you heard that Mo Lan couldn't practice. How did you treat her? You didn't even have basic respect for her. Now that you see that she can practice and even has excellent talents, you think again. Are you going to get married?"
Mo Ran's eyes were red and he looked at Gong Shaoqian fiercely. His sister had been bullied by him since she was born. After the test ceremony, it escalated to an insult.
Every time I go out without her, my clothes will be in tatters and even my body will be bruised and purple when I come back.
But she always smiled indifferently, and proudly said that her clothes were unique. Qian Shuyu was just being nice to her, so he treated her with all his heart, but this woman seduced her friend's fiancé and even Pretending to be pitiful.
The more Mo Ran thought about it, the angrier he became, "From the very beginning, the fifth prince was not qualified to express his opinion on this marriage, and he is not qualified to do so now!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a strong coercion fell on everyone. Gong Yi looked at Mo Lan and said, "Miss Mo has not expressed her position yet."
"Is Mo Lan's only choice to marry the fifth prince or the young marquis?"
"Then what are your options?"
"I won't marry anyone."
Gong Yi withdrew the pressure with satisfaction, "The royal family has no reason to force others to marry, but the marriage between you and Qian'er was decided by the late emperor. If you don't want to, then go to the palace and report to the Queen Mother Ming, which can be considered an explanation. "
"As for Lord Lou, there is no chance that your wish will come true. Please find another one."
Lou Guanjue was a little dissatisfied. What is unrealized possibility? If Mo Lan doesn't marry now, she can marry later!
"Then give your wish to Mo Lan. I have nothing to ask for."
Lou Guanjue shrugged, curled his lips, and rolled his eyes.
Mo Lan originally wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of winning the championship to ask Gong Yi to take her to the palace to break off the engagement. But now that things have happened like this, as he said, the royal family is losing face!
"Your Majesty, Mo Lan would like to ask Your Majesty to give Mo Lan a tips bag. The paper in the bag is blank. If Mo Lan has any wishes in the future, please ask Your Majesty to make it come true."
Qin Jixi no longer cares about her image, "Mo Lan, don't go too far! Whatever your status, the prince can meet you if you want! If you want to marry the prince in the future, won't he agree?"
Hearing this, Mo Lan raised her eyebrows, walked up to the ring step by step, and walked to Gong Yi, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, Mo Lan will not daydream like this. Marrying into the royal family is related to the future of the court. This is not to be ignored." It’s allowed, isn’t it?”
"Qingfeng, go get the brocade bag."
Qingfeng happily ran to buy the tips, and complained in his heart to Qin Jixi. If she hadn't spoken randomly, there might have been a mistress in Prince Qi's palace!
Mo Lan glanced at the crowd and saw the man fanning himself coquettishly in the winter. The man winked at her and walked into the alley.
Mo Lan's eyes turned red unconsciously, and memories from her past came to mind.
That year, she followed Song Fuyue into the palace to attend a palace banquet, and accidentally discovered her brother, who was two years older than her, lying dying under the corridor.
At a young age, she did not know that danger was approaching, and an assassin with a murder weapon was standing behind her.
Go forward and shake him awake, "Brother, what's wrong with you? Wake up! I'm going to find someone to help."
But the brother pulled her into his arms and pressed her head firmly against her chest. The sound of a sharp weapon penetrating flesh reached her ears, and warm liquid dripped on her face.
She was frightened and fainted, and when she woke up she was back home.
Later, when Mo Ran was granted a marriage, Mo Lan met him again at the seventh prince's residence.
"Little girl, long time no see. It must have been seven or eight years since we last met."
He changed into a black outfit, and the alluring red color fell into his eyes. The feather fan in his hand was shaking happily, and beside him was a woman who was blushing because of him.
Mo Lan felt worthless for the original person. The person she had loved in her heart for many years now looked like this.
Without replying to his words, he turned around and left directly, but ignored the lovesickness in his narrow red phoenix eyes.
"then."
Gong Yi handed the brocade bag to her. Mo Lan recovered her thoughts and took the brocade bag with both hands, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Just this once, never happen again!"
Gong Yi didn't know why she was suddenly absent-minded. Maybe it was because the engagement was about to be settled, and this girl was a little distracted. It seemed that she needed to be pushed hard.
Lou Guanjue looked closely at the tip bag, "You are still smart. Come on, I will take you to drink. Now that you are able to practice, let's talk about getting married. Let's have a good fight first!"
Mo Lan slapped the hand on her shoulder away in disgust, "You want to marry me just because you want to find someone to fight with! By the way, you avoided the princess's urging, you brat, that's a good idea!"
Lou Guanjue touched the back of his head, smiled uncomfortably, and glanced around, "Ha, ha, ha, is it so obvious?"
"Lou! Crown! Absolute!"
A powerful voice came from behind him, word by word, as if it was about to skin him.
He turned his head stiffly, looking at his mother's attitude of wanting to eat someone, smearing the soles of her feet with oil, and slipped directly into the crowd.
"stop!"
Gong Xian followed her furiously, then stepped back, "Girl Mo Lan, Auntie, I'm going to do something first, and I'll tell your mother to talk to you someday."
