Some even privately suggested that the Grand Master of Ceremonies should calculate whether the poet and Prince Anzheng were a good match.

But these things were only said in private, and no one dared to make a scene, lest they upset the prince.

That day, Qin Yi took the initiative to visit the old emperor.

The ailing emperor sat on the dragon throne and asked with the concern of an elder brother for his younger brother, "What business do you have with me, my brother?"

Qin Yi didn't say a word, but took out two tiger tallies from his sleeve, one made of black iron and the other of gold and bronze.

The old emperor recognized it at a glance, his eyes flashing with excitement, his heart pounding so hard it felt like it would jump out of his chest.

These are the tiger tallies of the Black Cavalry and the Dragon Cavalry.

"What's wrong, Your Majesty?" The old emperor feigned ignorance.

Qin Yi personally stepped forward and presented the two tiger tallies to the old emperor, saying, "Your Majesty, I present the tiger tallies today and wish that Your Majesty grant me one request."

The old emperor resisted the urge to hold the tiger tally in his hands and calmly asked, "What does this mean, my brother? Just tell me what you wish for. I am your emperor and also your elder brother. It is only right that I fulfill your wish within my power."

Qin Yi's expression was calm and serene. "Now that the world is at peace and the nation is strong, we should ensure its long-term stability. Your Majesty, I respectfully return the Tiger Tally to you. This is my duty."

These words were pleasing to the ear and would allow the old emperor to legitimately reclaim military power.

The old emperor glanced at the tiger tally on the table and asked curiously, "What is your wish, my brother? I'm quite curious."

Qin Yi said, word by word, "Your Majesty, I sincerely request that Your Majesty grant me a marriage with the woman who has moved south."

The old emperor wasn't particularly surprised. He pretended to be troubled and said, "My dear brother, of course I hope you can marry the woman you desire, but you also know your own destiny. If I were to rashly bestow a marriage upon you, I'm afraid it would cause a bad uproar."

Qin Yi responded calmly, “She disappeared when she was young and finally returned after a long and difficult journey. I believe she has a strong destiny. If Your Majesty is worried, you can have Hu Taichang calculate for us.”

The old emperor lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Very well, I promise you, if the two of you are a good match, I will grant you marriage."

Qin Yi clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."