The Emperor raised an eyebrow and looked at Gu Chengyu, then nodded almost imperceptibly.
After confirming this, Gu Chengyu felt a chill settle in his heart.
How could the Emperor be so shameless? What does promotion have to do with marriage? Why force him to choose between the two?
Gu Chengyu couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. And why? Simply because Prince Jing is the Emperor's son, while he is just a low-ranking official.
Merely a dispensable official who could be replaced at any time.
Liang Zhirui looked at Gu Chengyu in confusion, wondering what this had to do with the case in Hejian Prefecture. But then he quickly realized that the Emperor was threatening Jinyu?
As long as he agreed to marry Xian, would Jinyu lose this chance for promotion?
Liang Zhirui gave the Emperor a deep look, speaking up before Gu Chengyu could.
"Your Majesty! Jinyu is just a..."
