Su Qingyue spent half an hour writing a reply to the Second Prince. From their first meeting to their growing affection and eventual marriage, she remembered every beautiful moment clearly. She was deeply grateful for the Second Prince's kindness. Now, she did not want him to be placed in a difficult position because of her, so she willingly withdrew.
She requested a letter of divorce from the Second Prince, stating that from then on, they would go their separate ways.
After the ink dried, Su Qingyue folded the letter, placed it in an envelope, and had her attendant deliver it to Gu Sinian.
The Second Prince eagerly opened the letter. Upon reading about their past experiences as described by Su Qingyue, and recalling those events, a smile appeared on his face. He truly missed Qingyue.
As he continued reading and saw Su Qingyue's request for a divorce, the Second Prince became flustered and unsure of what to do.
He had never considered parting ways with Qingyue. How could she have such a thought? They had promised to spend their lives together.
The Second Prince tucked the letter into his sleeve and rushed out of his residence. He wanted to find Gu Sinian, regardless of anything else. He needed to see Qingyue and ask her directly what she meant. He was fighting hard against his mother, so why was she backing down? He wouldn't allow it!
Gu Sinian looked at the Second Prince with difficulty. "His Majesty has instructed that the Second Prince cannot meet with the Second Prince's Consort for the time being."
Furthermore, the Second Prince's Consort had specifically instructed when sending the letter that if the Second Prince came looking for her, she should be shielded. She did not want to meet the Second Prince! Although Gu Sinian did not know what was in the Second Prince's letter, he could tell from the Second Prince's Consort's attitude that the contents were sure to displease him, or even be unacceptable.
"Then I will go to the palace to see my father," the Second Prince said.
Gu Sinian stopped him. "If you go to the palace to see His Majesty now, it will be a blatant declaration to the Empress that the person currently in the palace is the rightful heir. Your Highness, His Majesty does not wish to reveal his identity yet."
"Then what should I do? My mother will surely have the Empress issue a decree. To appease my mother, my father will undoubtedly issue one. At that time..." The Second Prince grew increasingly agitated.
"Didn't Your Highness tell the Second Prince's Consort that everything was a temporary measure?" Gu Sinian asked.
"Yes, I did. But I don't know why Qingyue, she, she wants me to give her a letter of divorce!" the Second Prince said angrily.
Gu Sinian was also somewhat surprised. He had thought Su Qingyue was just throwing a tantrum, but he hadn't expected her to actually request a separation!
"This..." Gu Sinian didn't know what else to say.
"Therefore, Ah Nian, I must see my father," the Second Prince insisted.
"Your Highness, how about this: I will first communicate with His Majesty to see what he says. If His Majesty agrees to see you, we will find a way. If His Majesty refuses to see you... As for the Second Prince's Consort, you don't need to worry for now. His Majesty's people will take good care of her. After all, the Second Prince's Consort is pregnant, carrying royal blood," Gu Sinian said. "In any case, as long as you don't issue the divorce, there is still room for maneuver."
Upon hearing Gu Sinian's words, the Second Prince gradually calmed down. If he acted rashly now and ruined his father's plans, his father would surely not forgive him. Therefore, he needed to remain composed.
"Ah Nian, I will await your news. How about this, I will write another letter, and you can help me deliver it to Qingyue," the Second Prince said after some thought.
Gu Sinian nodded. "Certainly."
As long as he didn't act recklessly, delivering a letter was not a problem. As for how the Second Prince's Consort would react upon receiving it, that was beyond his control.