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  After some thought, Old Fang still walked to Zheng Yu's side. He looked at Zheng Yu's pale face and swaying figure, and kindly advised: "Child, let go. It has come to this point, continuing to struggle is meaningless. You are still young, who knows that in thirty years when you look back, you will find that your current stubbornness had no significance. No matter what, a clean break-up and then finding another husband is definitely possible for a good person's child. But if you get divorced and then find someone, it's hard to say."

  This time, as soon as Old Fang's voice fell, Zheng Yu suddenly turned around. Facing Old Fang's kind face, she suddenly knelt down in front of him with a thud.

  Zheng Yu knelt down in front of Fang Lao, holding his legs and sobbing loudly, no longer caring about appearances or noticing the people passing by.

  She wept and sobbed, "Old Fang, Old Fang... when I was a kid, I came to play with Chang Gong, you were always smiling and watching from the side. Old Fang, I also grew up under your care."

  Upon hearing this, Old Fang's eyes also turned red. He hastily helped Zheng Yu up and said warmly, "Child, don't cry."

  Zheng You struggled not to let him help her up, tears streaming down her face in big drops. She rummaged through her pockets and wiped her eyes and nose with whatever she could find. Amidst the mess of tears and snot, Zheng You said despairingly: "Fang Lao, you don't understand, I grew up with him, from childhood to adulthood, he was always so good to me, and it was he who personally came to ask for my hand in marriage. But why is he now being so cruel and heartless to me?"

  "Ah, child," said Fang Lao with a sigh, "Chang Gong's ruthlessness is also for your own good. What's the point of dragging things out like this?"

  This Zheng Yu didn't want to listen, so she didn't hear it. She just shed tears and shook her head constantly, "Fang Lao, help me tell Chang Gong, how can he treat me like this? How can he treat me like this? Wuu... Fang Lao, I don't want a divorce, those men, all the men in Ye City, not one of them is better than Chang Gong. I obviously can get the best, why should I settle for an inferior man? What's the point of living like that?"

  She shook her head constantly, tears flying horizontally. "From childhood to adulthood, I always get what I want. Why is it so hard for me to get Long Gong? Obviously, I was married to him, and obviously he married me when my sisters were still congratulating me. All the noble ladies in Ye City and Jin Yang were jealous of me. But why did he have to divorce me? After the divorce, any man I find will definitely not be comparable to the husbands of my Zheng family's younger sisters. They will laugh at me, they must laugh at me."

  Most importantly, she would never have to pay respects to that despicable person who took everything from her. That despicable person's current glory, future glory, and everything in the future all belonged to her. Why should she yield and let her sit high on the throne of Lanling King's consort, while she herself married an ordinary man with no military power or abilities? In the future, she would have to stand far away, listening to people's envy and admiration for her?

  Zheng Yu cried with a mix of tears and snot, talking as she went, and didn't know how long had passed before she felt the unusual quiet in front of her, at which point she wiped away her tears and lifted up her head.

  As soon as he looked up, Zheng Yu met Fang Lao's gaze, which was filled with a mix of sudden realization, sighs, and pity, as well as helplessness. At this moment, Fang Lao obviously didn't want to say anything else, he just stared at Zheng Yu for a moment. Slowly turning around, Zheng Yu felt the cold air emanating from his body, and unknowingly loosened his grip, while Fang Lao walked step by step towards the outside. Before long, his figure disappeared in front of Zheng Yu.

  After a brief rest, Langling Wang bathed and changed his clothes. He was preparing to head to the imperial palace. Just as he arrived at the courtyard, the housekeeper led an eunuch over, who saw Langling Wang and exclaimed in a shrill voice: "What a coincidence, I've run into the Prince of Langling!"

  This eunuch was quite unfamiliar, and the King of Lanling nodded with a smile: "Is this an imperial decree?" The eunuch was very polite to the King of Lanling, and he smiled and said: "Yes, I have been ordered by His Majesty to summon the Duke and Duchess to the palace."

  Also known as Zheng Yu?

  The King of Lanling turned his head and ordered: "Bring Zheng here."

  "Yes."

  Before long, Zheng Yu hurried over, her hair obviously hastily combed and washed, the rouge on her face applied a bit unevenly, revealing puffy eyelids underneath.

  As soon as she saw Lang Ling Wang, she raised her head and walked to his side. She softly called out: "Chang Gong..." After calling out once, seeing that Lang Ling Wang was ignoring her, she bit her lip and said in a low voice: "Chang Gong, are you not even willing to talk to me?"

  This time, the King of Lanling did not respond. Instead, the eunuch on the side smiled and said: "The Princess of Lanling, His Majesty wants to see you. Whatever you have to say to the Duke, let's talk about it later."

  Zheng You hastily turned around and nodded, "Yes."

  A group of people sat in a horse-drawn carriage and before long they arrived at the imperial palace.

  Looking at the familiar scenery of the imperial palace, Langling Wang glanced at a corner, where a building was being built. Although it had only been completed two-thirds of the way, its framework was extremely luxurious.

  Just a glance, and Prince Langling withdrew his gaze.

  Before long, the crowd arrived at the Chunhua Hall, where Your Majesty liked to reside. As soon as they stood still, the eunuch had not yet announced, and Langling Wang heard Gao Zhan's laughter coming from inside, "Is Chang Gong back? Let them come in."

  "Yes."

  In the Chun Hua Hall, a wisp of dragon's saliva fragrance wafted, layer upon layer of silk curtains rose and fell in the spring breeze, adding a few degrees of mystery and warmth to this magnificent palace.

  Gao Zhan was sitting upright at his desk, flipping through something, and when he saw Lang Ling Wang and Zheng Yu arrive, he raised his head and smiled: "Chang Gong is here, good kid, it's been a year and a half since I last saw you, and Uncle misses you!"

  Facing Gao Zhan's closeness, Langya Wang just lowered his head and said respectfully: "Chang Gong is not filial, making Your Majesty worry."

  "Alright, no more polite talk, sit down, sit down, Zheng Shi, you too."

  "Yes."

  After Lang Ling Wang sat down, Gao Zhan looked at him with interest from head to toe and chuckled: "Not bad, not bad, more spirited than when I first ascended the throne." He said this as he leaned forward slightly and asked with a sly tone: "Chang Gong, how does it feel to be deceived back by me?"

  In the letter that forced Langling Wang to return, Gao Zhan said that the Turks had invaded Beihuan State, but in fact, Langling Wang knew as soon as he entered Qi State that this was a completely fabricated affair. Gao Zhan actually made a huge joke about state affairs with him!

  The Turkic invasion, he was a national ruler, and he also made it up casually. King Lanling lowered his eyes, and after a while, he said in a dull tone: "Uncle Tongxin is still childish, Chang Gong is your nephew, and that's all." These words were hard to swallow.

  Gao Zhan heard this and was delighted, bursting into laughter. As he laughed, he patted Gao Changgong's shoulder and said: "Haha, can you blame me? Who let you little fellow go out for more than a year, didn't I miss you?"

  Hehe, explaining up to here, he raised an eyebrow and winked at Prince Langling, "What's this, Zhang's family is coming back?"

  "Yes."

  Gao Zhan had already moved to a new location, and bluntly said to Lang Ling Wang, "I'm telling you, kid, you've just returned and yet you're already picking on Zheng Shi. She's loyal to you, despite everything. As her husband, you shouldn't be humiliating her in front of the servants like this. This isn't good, not good at all."

  Zheng You had been quietly sitting with her head down, ever since she saw Gao Zhan that one time, she had a fearful heart towards this emperor who didn't play by the rules. But now, hearing him speak such words to defend himself, even Zheng You, who considered herself strong-willed, was moved to tears.

  How long has it been? It seems that since Autumn Princess got married, she hasn't felt the feeling of being taken care of by others with all their heart.

  Facing Gao Zhan's accusation, Prince Langya raised his head. He looked at Gao Zhan seriously and said slowly: "Your Majesty is wrong." He said solemnly: "There is a saying that when one should cut off but does not, he will be affected by the chaos instead. As a general, how could I not understand this principle?"

  He stood up from the couch, took a few steps back, and bowed deeply to Emperor Gaozong of Tang, saying in a loud voice: "Since Your Majesty has brought this matter up, I also have a request. I would like to ask Your Majesty to take charge and dissolve my engagement with Zheng."

  With a resolute tone, the King of Lanling said solemnly, "Ayu, past mistakes have already been made, how can we just let them be? You're not even twenty years old, and you're still a virgin. After our divorce, you'll still have a bright future ahead of you. If things continue like this, I'm afraid that the last bit of sibling affection between us will also be exhausted."

  His words were cold and solemn, spoken to both Zheng Yu and Gao Zhan. With his tough attitude and serious tone, he was telling Gao Zhan and Zheng Yu that he wasn't joking around, and didn't want to joke about this kind of thing!

  After saying this, Langling Wang was completely silent, bowing his head and waiting for Gao Zhan's decision!

  When Langling Wang mentioned breaking off the engagement, Zheng Yu was already crying so hard that she couldn't catch her breath. At this moment, as soon as Langling Wang's voice fell, she had already fallen onto the couch and started sobbing uncontrollably. Although her crying wasn't loud, the sadness and despair still moved those who heard it.

  The emperor leaned back, his expression suddenly darkening. The smile that had been on his face just moments before was now gone, replaced by a cold, mocking tone as he said, "Chang Gong, are you trying to force my hand?"

  Force him? Let him preside over a marriage, how can it be said that he is being forced? In an instant, the face of Lanling Wang changed several times, after a while, he lowered his head and knelt down to Gao Zhan, "I dare not."

  "It's better that you don't dare." Gao Zhan glared at him impatiently, saying coldly: "You brought this trouble upon yourself, what right do you have to drag me into it?"

  He raised the wine jug in his hand and said, "You can withdraw now."

  "Yes, Your Majesty."

  As he watched the retreating figures of Langling Wang and Zheng You, Gao Zhan's cold expression slowly faded away, and gradually, a smile returned to his face. He Shi Kai emerged from behind the curtain and bowed down beside him, whispering softly: "Your Majesty?"

  "Shì kāi, nǐ zěnme kàn?"

  Translation: "Shi Kai, what do you think?"

  He Shi Kui was the one who understood Gao Zhan best. He had taken in Gao Zhan's expression from the moment he came out, and now said: "In my humble opinion, this Gao Zhang seems to be still the same as before."

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