From the expressions of the Marquis of Pingding and Gu Wangci, Gu Qiurong could see the gravity of the control over the canal shipping rights. She did not know much about it, only that Anyuan was currently vigorously developing its shipping and had intentions of expanding southward. The control of the southeast port and its shipping meant endless wealth and boundless riches. If Sheng Fengxiao had to pay such a steep price to marry her, Gu Qiurong felt from the bottom of her heart that she was not worth it.
The two factions within Anyuan were locked in a clandestine struggle; even she could see it now. If Sheng Fengxiao intended to continue his standoff against Sheng Mochen, silver was indispensable. If he were to lose such a lucrative source of revenue because of her, Gu Qiurong would feel a deep sense of guilt.
"Your Highness..." Gu Qiurong looked at Sheng Fengxiao and slowly shook her head.
Chapter 84