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Of course, judging from Wei Tingyu's clothes and appearance, he was clearly a man of high status and wealth, so he did not rashly humiliate him before figuring out his true identity.
Upon hearing the censor's daughter's words, everyone in the shop, including Chu Yue, couldn't help but show expressions of curiosity.
"I am the Marquis of Jining!" Wei Tingyu smiled faintly, then nodded to the crowd and said, "Greetings, Princess Chuyue!"
Of course, he said that last sentence to Chuyue, after all, it also showed that among everyone present, she was the most special person in his eyes.
"Greetings, Lord Marquis!" Chu Yue paused for a moment, then subconsciously returned the greeting with clasped hands.
However, after raising both hands halfway, he realized something was wrong and quickly changed to a woman's squatting curtsy!
However, her flustered attempts to change things made Wei Tingyu laugh again.
Chu Yue wasn't embarrassed at all about having a man publicly adorn her with flowers, but when she made a mistake in her bow and Wei Tingyu laughed at her, her face turned slightly red.
At this moment, she did indeed have some feelings for Wei Tingyu. For a young girl who was experiencing love for the first time in her life, the smile of her beloved was naturally what made her most nervous.
Because she was afraid of doing something wrong and being looked down upon by the other party! This was a completely subconscious reaction, and she herself had not yet realized it.
When Wei Tingyu's title of Marquis of Jining was mentioned, almost everyone present understood his true identity.
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Chapter 193 Princess Chuyue is in love!
After all, the story of Anguo capturing Emperor Wu was a topic of conversation in the streets and alleys of Andu.
The fact that the Wu Kingdom sent an envoy to welcome back the Emperor was naturally one of their gossip topics.
Everyone had naturally heard, in twos and threes, about Wei Tingyu, the Marquis of Jining, who, as a special envoy of a major power in the Central Plains, accompanied the imperial envoy to Andu after his mission to Wu.
Therefore, after Wei Tingyu revealed his identity, everyone was no longer puzzled.
"Your Excellency has such refined taste!"
"What a thoughtful husband!"
The onlookers started discussing it, especially some of the women. They naturally admired Wei Tingyu, a handsome and charming man who dared to stand up for the women he loved!
In particular, the customs of Anguo are relatively more open compared to those of the Central Plains and Wuguo, so these women are not afraid of being overheard when they say these things.
"So it's Marquis Wei of Jining!" The censor's daughter naturally knew more about Marquis Wei than the others. She rolled her eyes slightly and then smiled and asked, "Does Your Excellency know Princess Chuyue?"
As soon as she said this, the people present fell silent again, because everyone sensed a juicy piece of gossip coming from her.
“Of course we know each other!” Wei Tingyu smiled slightly and then nodded, saying, “I have long heard of the illustrious name of Princess Mingzhu Chuyue of the Xisha tribe. It was only after arriving in Andu that I had the opportunity to meet her! Naturally, I am captivated by her!”
"So today I have some free time, so I would like to ask the county princess to accompany me for a stroll in this market."
"The county magistrate is the host, and it is for the sake of good relations between the Central Plains and Anguo that she agreed to travel with me!"
As soon as Wei Tingyu heard the censor's daughter speak, he knew what she was up to, so he answered her directly.
His answer directly illustrates two points:
First of all, it is my business that I like Princess Chuyue, and it has nothing to do with Princess Chuyue!
Secondly, Princess Chuyue came to stroll around the streets because of the friendship between Anguo and the major powers of the Central Plains!
Although the relationship between the Central Plains and Wu Kingdom seems closer at present, they haven't completely broken ties with An Kingdom! Therefore, Chu Yue's actions can naturally be understood as her doing a favor for An Kingdom!
Everyone present understood this in an instant, and their gazes toward Chuyue were now tinged with a hint of admiration.
After hearing Wei Tingyu's words again, Chu Yue's expression became even more bewildered.
Good heavens! So he didn't do anything, and someone else just dumped credit on him?
If this matter were to reach the imperial court, even if my father or His Majesty found out, he wouldn't blame me!
They might even praise or reward him! After all, if he could really sow discord between Wu Kingdom and the Central Plains, then even if he really cheated on Li Tongguang, Emperor An would personally step in to protect him.
Thinking about how Chu Yue had come here, her goodwill towards Wei Tingyu, the Marquis of Jining, who had suddenly appeared before her, increased even more.
Even if she thinks she's just as capable as any man, she's still a woman at heart! It's impossible for her not to be moved by a man who always puts her first!
"Does Your Excellency know that Princess Chuyue is already engaged?" The censor's daughter frowned and then spoke up.
She was consumed by jealousy! She couldn't believe that Princess Chuyue, the wild girl always ridiculed in the noble ladies' circles of Andu, would have such an outstanding suitor in her heart! Naturally, she couldn't stand it and was determined to destroy it all!
Upon hearing the censor's daughter's words, Chu Yue's gaze, which had been unwavering, suddenly shifted to the side, instinctively avoiding eye contact with Wei Tingyu once more.
She doesn't know why, but she suddenly feels a little guilty!
At the same time, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, and Wei Tingyu could even see with his naked eye that the speed at which her small chest was heaving was two degrees faster than before.
"I know!" Wei Tingyu chuckled and replied.
"Your Excellency, you know?" The censor's daughter was taken aback, then asked with a bewildered look, "Then why..."
Upon hearing this, Chuyue subconsciously pursed her lips, and a hint of grievance appeared on her face.
After all, this marriage wasn't something she wanted; it was bestowed upon her directly by Emperor An, so she had no choice!
"Whether the county princess is engaged or not is her business! What does it have to do with whether I like her or not?!" Wei Tingyu directly dug up the quotes of scumbags from later generations and said with a righteous face.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the room was stunned, because what Wei Tingyu said seemed to make some sense!
"Anyway, the county princess isn't married yet! I'll still have a chance!" Wei Tingyu said, then smiled at the blank expressions on everyone's faces and continued, "Besides, isn't the rule in the western desert that the strong are respected?"
"I will go to the palace in a few days to inform Emperor An! I will ask him to allow me to duel with Marquis Changqing, and the winner will take the beauty home!"
"Doesn't this also comply with the rules of the Three Ministries of Anguo?"
As soon as Wei Tingyu said this, everyone in the room nodded in agreement. After all, the Anguo tribe did indeed have this rule, but it hadn't been mentioned for a long time since the country transitioned to an agricultural regime.
However, this rule was not abolished, and Wei Tingyu exploited a loophole in the Anguo system!
"But..." The censor's daughter blinked, seemingly wanting to say something more, but Wei Tingyu had no time to waste with her. He pointed his finger in the air and sealed her acupoints.
"Ah...wah...ah..." The censor's daughter opened her mouth and cried for a long time, but couldn't say a word. She was terrified.
When Chu Yue witnessed this amazing scene, her eyes widened in disbelief. She couldn't understand how a woman who had just been so eloquent and assertive in her defeat could suddenly become mute!
"Don't worry!" Wei Tingyu certainly didn't want to offend anyone, and besides, the censor's daughter's crime wasn't serious enough to deprive her of her right to speak for the rest of her life.
"You'll be back to normal in an hour. Don't gossip about others anymore!"
As soon as Wei Tingyu finished speaking, he nodded to Princess Chuyue, then gracefully walked out of the shop, fanning himself with his folding fan.
The censor's daughter quieted down after hearing this. Luckily, it was only for an hour! Otherwise, given her personality, she wouldn't even be able to speak in the future and would definitely go crazy from being so stifled!
However, she did learn a great lesson at this point and resolved never to gossip and insult others again!
Princess Chuyue then seemed to wake from a dream, turning to look at Wei Tingyu's back.
A single finger pointing into the air can render someone speechless for an hour—what kind of magical technique is that? Chu Yue naturally longs to learn it!
But at the same time, her curiosity about Wei Tingyu increased many times over!
Especially since this guy just said that he would go to the palace to ask Emperor An to allow him to duel with Marquis Changqing to win her over, is that true?
If it's true, should I be happy or angry?
Even Chu Yue herself couldn't understand it at this moment!
However, the moment Wei Tingyu turned and disappeared from her sight, Chu Yue finally realized what was happening.
"Hey! Hey!" she shouted twice before chasing after him.
"You call this because no man likes you? Look, even a marquis from the Central Plains is coming to your door!"
"I think the Marquis of Jining is actually the one Princess Chuyue truly loves! It's clearly just a lovers' quarrel!"
"Indeed! Marquis Changqing and Princess Chuyue are not a good match at all. I think Marquis Jining is a better match!"
"He even said he'd throw it away if I didn't like it... So this is how domineering the Marquis can be when he's trying to coax someone?!"
"What domineering? It's clearly gentle! Can't you tell?"
"Are all the gentlemen in the Central Plains this gentle?"
After seeing Princess Chuyue leave the shop, the crowd started chattering again.
Only the censor's daughter, who was speechless at the moment, looked angrily at the back of Princess Chuyue, but could only stomp her feet in helpless rage.
……
"Hey! Stop right there!..." Chu Yue shouted as she chased after Wei Tingyu.
However, this guy didn't stop walking at all, and the little girl followed him for half a street.
Just as Chu Yue was getting really angry, Wei Tingyu suddenly stopped and turned to look at her.
"Don't call me 'Hey'!" Wei Tingyu looked at the wild little horse waiting to be tamed, smiled and said, "She's supposed to be a county princess, what kind of behavior is this?"
Decor? You're talking to me about decorum now?
Chu Yue was stunned when she heard this, and then she started to complain in her heart.
You, a man I just met, just publicly adorned yourself with flowers in front of so many people, and even said that I was accompanying you shopping today, without even asking me beforehand!
Now you're talking to me about propriety? So you're the one who gets to say all the nice and bad things, huh?
Although Chu Yue was angry, she also understood that Wei Tingyu had just stood up for her! So she couldn't bring herself to say anything to complain.
"This is a marketplace, not a place for you to train your riding slaves!" Wei Tingyu smiled as he looked at Chu Yue, who was speechless with frustration, and continued, "Provoking the censors won't do your western region any good, will it?"