Chapter 302 Empress: She dares to die!

Qingdao shouldn't have asked this question, since these were matters for his master. However, Qingdao liked Meng Yanzhi, so he subconsciously showed favoritism towards her.

Meng Yanzhi waved her hand dismissively, then said calmly, "Whether or not we form a marriage alliance is not my decision. It concerns the fate of the nation, so I have no choice but to accept it. I trust His Majesty."

Since sitting on the throne as Empress, Meng Yanzhi has realized that even in this most prestigious position, there are still many things that cannot be done at will.

When he dismissed the harem before, Xiao Xingyuan had already offended many people, so there was really no need to offend anyone more now. After all, this time it was not an internal matter, but a marriage alliance with a foreign country.

For the sake of peace and stability, even Xiao Xingyuan had to compromise; otherwise, he would find it difficult to win the support of the people. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it, and Meng Yanzhi would absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.

Seeing Meng Yanzhi's nonchalant attitude, Qingdao felt a pang of unease: "Your Majesty, we cannot let her enter the palace, otherwise..."

“If she gives up, we will treat her well. But if she insists, then it’s a different story.”

"If she dares to enter the palace, I dare to make her die silently."

It's not that Meng Yanzhi is incapable of killing, but she won't do it unless absolutely necessary.

After hearing this, Qingdao understood and breathed a sigh of relief.

The Imperial Study.

The Vice Minister of Rites knelt on the ground, pleading, "Your Majesty, now is a good time for diplomatic relations between our two countries, and marriage alliances between our two nations have existed since ancient times. I know that Your Majesty and the Empress are deeply in love, but for the sake of the nation, we cannot refuse Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, I beg you, please consider this matter carefully." The Vice Minister of Rites, despite his advanced age, was on the verge of tears.

Prime Minister Liu Huanru frowned deeply and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress is the mother of the nation, and naturally she should make sacrifices for the greater good. Therefore, I beg Your Majesty to grant this marriage proposal!"

Becoming empress brings not only honor and dignity, but also responsibility, which she must fulfill diligently!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xingyuan understood that if he refused outright, all the pressure and public opinion would fall on Meng Yanzhi.

Rumors can sometimes really kill a person.

Xiao Xingyuan rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache: "I will discuss this matter with the Empress. You may all leave now."

"yes!"

Liu Huanru knew that Xiao Xingyuan was a wise ruler and would make a sensible choice.

After everyone had left, Xiao Xingyuan sighed with a headache: "Has Rouge returned?"

"Yes, he's back." Wang Huanhai stepped forward: "Your Majesty, are you tired? Shall we go to Haitang Palace now?"

Xiao Xingyuan really didn't know how to tell Meng Yanzhi about this, and after hesitating for a long time, he finally asked, "Where is Ling Xiao?"

"The Imperial Preceptor is in the Imperial Garden with Miss Xiaoyue, admiring the lotus flowers," Wang Huanhai replied, then instructed a eunuch to fetch him.

Ling Xiao knew that Xiao Xingyuan would definitely summon him, and he even seemed somewhat gloating when Xiao Xingyuan arrived.

What happened?

"Your Majesty, is something troubling you?"

Ling Xiao walked over and looked at Xiao Xingyuan with a grin.

"What kind of time is this to be gloating over someone's misfortune?"

"Tell me what we should do now? You say Rouge is my destined woman, so why are there others?"

Xiao Xingyuan didn't understand what was going on.

Especially Ling Xiao, he has never misjudged him.

Ling Xiao carefully calculated for a while, and then said, "She is your destined one, the one you are destined to fall in love with. As for the others, whether they appear or not is up to fate, and I cannot predict it."

Xiao Xingyuan was already angry, and hearing these words only made him angrier. He rolled his eyes at Ling Xiao.

"What use are you!"

Ling Xiao touched his nose, looking aggrieved, and said, "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. Don't you understand this rule?"

"What should we do now!" Xiao Xingyuan was so worried that his hair was turning white.

It was at this moment that Meng Yanzhi walked in carrying pastries. She looked at Xiao Xingyuan with a smile, and then placed the pastries in front of him: "I made this layered cake myself, Your Majesty, would you like to try it?"

"Yanzhi, what brings you here?" Xiao Xingyuan's expression immediately changed upon seeing Meng Yanzhi. His previous impatience vanished, replaced by a hint of indescribable joy and tenderness.

Seeing how quickly his expression changed, Ling Xiao silently cursed inwardly, reached for the mille-feuille cake, and stuffed it into his mouth, afraid that he might say something he shouldn't.

Meng Yanzhi tapped the table: "Your Majesty, are you troubled by Zang Huan'er's matter? If she wants to marry you so badly, then let her have her. Anyway, I am the Empress. Once she enters the palace, I can decide whether she lives or dies!"

Ling Xiao was speechless upon hearing this.

"Cough cough cough!"

Ling Xiao was in a terrible state. He hurriedly picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked at Meng Yanzhi in disbelief.

"Your Majesty... is it really okay to say such things so casually?" Ling Xiao was both amused and exasperated, frowning as he looked at Meng Yanzhi.

Meng Yanzhi was quite frank: "You and A Yuan are not outsiders, why should I hide anything from you?"

If you have to think twice before speaking to the person you love most, what's the point of living?

Seeing Meng Yanzhi's expression, Xiao Xingyuan immediately beamed with joy, pulled her into his arms, and smiled gently: "Yanzhi, you are so clever!"

"Your Majesty, nothing is more important than the stability of your empire right now, especially not to upset your ministers over such a trivial matter and provoke a conflict between the two countries."

"I really can't bear the reputation of being a wicked queen. If I end up being hated by everyone, that would be terrible. If that happens, countless kings of different surnames will raise an army in the name of 'cleansing the court of corrupt officials,' that would be bad."

Meng Yanzhi sighed and looked at Xiao Xingyuan with some helplessness.

In the past, this empire had nothing to do with her, so she naturally didn't care. But now, she has to protect the empire and defend Xiao Xingyuan's position!

"rouge……"

Xiao Xingyuan never expected that Meng Yanzhi would say such a thing, her face full of tenderness and love.

Meeting you is truly my good fortune.

Xiao Xingyuan leaned on Meng Yanzhi's shoulder, becoming somewhat delicate and charming.

I can't take it anymore!

Ling Xiao couldn't stand the couple any longer, so he stood up and strode outside. He couldn't bear to look at them, he simply couldn't bear to look!

"Rouge, are you really not angry?"