Chapter 388 The Best of Both Worlds

When all the ministers from Beili present heard what King Chang'an said, they all thought that this was feasible.

The two countries' mutual trade and win-win situation will bring about huge prospects that are dozens, hundreds or even thousands of times greater than letting the new Chanyu marry a Daxing princess.

Most of them are immersed in the joy of ushering in a new vision for the country.

But there are still a small number of people who think that what Prince Chang'an and his wife said is just a wishful thinking. Although the mutual trade between the two countries sounds good, it is extremely difficult to implement it. Moreover, Prince Chang'an and his wife came to Beili for Princess Changning.

Once they take the eldest princess away, it remains to be seen whether there will be any further developments in the trade between the two countries.

When Mu Xu heard someone say this, his face instantly darkened. "Don't talk nonsense! We all believe that the Prince of Chang'an and the Princess are not just making up stories just to take the princess away."

Moreover, judging from what the Prince and Princess of Chang'an said, their desire to open up trade between the two countries was not a sudden decision, but had been prepared for a long time.

Coming to Beili to pick up Princess Changning was more like an opportunity for them to realize mutual trade between the two countries.

The small group of people who were harshly scolded by Mu Xu felt a little embarrassed and whispered that they were also considering Beili.

Huo Zheng and Chunzhi naturally knew that it would take more than a few words to make the Beili people trust them completely, so instead of being angry about their doubts, they felt that it was all human nature.

Huo Zheng said, "This king has indeed come for Changning, but it is my lifelong wish that the people of Daxing and Beili live a peaceful and prosperous life."

Chunzhi looked at Huo Zheng and said, "The prospects for trade between the two countries are broad. There will always be difficulties. As long as the two countries work together, they will naturally be overcome one by one."

Neither husband nor wife denied that this was difficult.

Chunzhi said, "Nothing in this world is easy. When you encounter a mountain, cut a path through it; when you encounter a river, build a bridge. Just go for it."

Seeing how ambitious a woman like Princess Chang'an was, all the Beili ministers thought to themselves, grown men, why should they be afraid? They immediately rubbed their hands and said to Tuoba Ying:

"Prince, I think this is feasible!"

"I, the old minister, also think it's worth a try!"

"If it works, that would be great. If it doesn't... it's better not to even try!"

Under the eager gaze of everyone, Tuoba Ying nodded and said, "Yes."

Upon hearing this, Chunzhi couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips, and she glanced sideways at Huo Zheng.

But she found that Huo Zheng was also looking at her.

The two looked at each other.

They all saw the shining light in each other's eyes.

Be proud of each other.

"It's just..." someone among the Beili ministers whispered, "The marriage between the two countries was personally approved by the Daxing Emperor. If we cancel it now, it will inevitably make the Daxing Emperor doubt our Beili intentions."

This is true. Even if Beili agrees to let Prince Chang'an and his wife take Princess Changning away, how will they explain this to Emperor Daxing?

The proposal by Prince Chang'an and his wife to open a trade port would certainly be more beneficial to the diplomatic relations between the two countries, but after all, the Prince Chang'an did not have the final say in Daxing now.

Moreover, the Emperor of Daxing was obviously quite wary of the Prince of Chang'an. If the couple took Princess Changning away at this time, they would probably incur the wrath of the Emperor of Daxing.

If the Chang'an Palace is targeted by the Daxing Emperor, then the trade between the two countries will become empty talk.

Someone took the opportunity to suggest, "I believe that having Princess Changning temporarily stay in Beili to promote trade between the two countries is the best solution at the moment. It can be said to be the best of both worlds."

Huo Zheng and Chunzhi naturally wanted to take Yanran back this time, but rejecting Minister Beili's "win-win" proposal at this time would inevitably show that they lacked confidence in the mutual trade between the two countries.

The two exchanged glances and were about to speak when Mu Xu and the others hurriedly chimed in, "It's already difficult to explain to the Daxing Emperor that Prince Chang'an and Princess Chang'an suddenly appeared in Beili. If we rush to take Princess Changning back, we'll inevitably be accused of lip service and disobeying the Emperor's orders."

"We can announce to Daxing that the prince wants to learn Daxing etiquette and mourn for his father for three years, and will not marry Princess Changning for the time being. This way, it will be reasonable for the princess to remain in Beili without getting married."

"Furthermore, we can help the Prince and Princess Chang'an conceal their whereabouts. Even if the news of your coming to Beili has been reported back to Daxing, we can still deliver a letter to Daxing, saying that it was the people of Xiling who had sinister intentions and disguised themselves as the Prince and Princess Chang'an to come to Beili to steal the bride!"

"Prince Chang'an and Princess Consort, rest assured. Princess Changning only needs to stay in Beili to facilitate trade between the two countries in name only. She doesn't need to be involved in the real work. We will definitely protect her and will never let her suffer the slightest hardship."

The ministers of Beili worked together and soon helped the Prince and Princess Chang'an to think of a way out.

Even Tuoba Ying said, "If Princess Changning is willing to stay in Beili for a while, I swear that when Prince Chang'an takes over Daxing and comes to pick up the princess, I will definitely return you a whole and unharmed Princess Changning."

Beili people have already said this.

Huo Zheng and Chunzhi still did not give in on the spot.

No matter how nice the words of these Beili ministers were, they kept Yanran more to use her as a bargaining chip for the real promotion of mutual trade between the two countries.

Even if trade fails, they will not suffer any loss.

Chunzhi and Huo Zheng looked at each other and said, "This matter needs to be discussed further."

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Ying nodded to show his understanding. He knew that the Prince and Princess Chang'an were people who valued love, otherwise they would not have made a special trip to Beili to pick someone up.

That’s all for today.

All the ministers dispersed, and Chunzhi and Huo Zheng walked towards their original tent together.

In fact, what Tuoba Ying, Mu Xu and others said was not entirely for Beili. Beili had ended the civil strife, but Daxing was still turbulent and the future was unclear.

If the emperor heard that she and Huo Zheng had secretly come to Beili to snatch the bride, disaster would probably strike. It would not be safe for Yanran to go back to Xizhou with them at this time.

If the emperor wanted to summon the princess back to Beijing to marry someone else, it would be even more difficult for them to intervene. It would be better for them to let her stay in Beili temporarily and take her back after everything in Daxing was settled.

However, as the brother and sister-in-law, neither of them directly decided whether Yanran would stay or go.

The little princess has grown up and has her own ideas.

Chunzhi told Huo Zheng that she wanted to ask Yanran whether she wanted to go back to Xizhou with them or stay in Beili for a while.

Huo Zheng nodded, "That's as it should be."

When the two returned to the tent, Huo Yanran had just finished bathing, changing clothes, and freshening her makeup. She was dressed in a pale yellow palace dress, with her hair and face in a rosy hue. Seeing her brother and sister-in-law come in together, she immediately stood up and asked, "Why did Tuoba Ying send someone to invite my seventh brother and sister-in-law over?"

Huo Zheng said indifferently, "Tuoba Ying wants to marry you."

This simple sentence exploded in Huo Yanran like thunder.

"Tuo, Tuoba Ying is only fourteen!" Huo Yanran's eyes widened when she heard this. "Besides, his father and brother are dead, how could he have the mind to get married?"

"He's teasing you."

Chunzhi walked towards Huo Yanran with a smile and briefly told her about the trade between the two countries that they had just discussed in Tuoba Ying's camp.

Huo Yanran listened carefully and was surprised that there was actually a better way besides marrying the princess to Beili to form an alliance.

Seventh brother and sister-in-law did not lie to her.

After Chunzhi finished speaking, she asked Huo Yanran in a gentle voice, "Beili wants you to stay here temporarily to promote trade between the two countries. What do you think?"