Chapter 175 Other Conditions

Ling Qian's face was full of pride, her chin slightly raised, her body straightened, the corners of her mouth raised, and her expression was arrogant.

"How about it, is this bargaining chip enough?" Ling Qian's tail was about to rise to the sky.

Ling Qingyan was indeed startled.

Her father's generation of emperors had never granted anyone a golden medal of immunity from death. No matter what the other person's merits were, they would be promoted to higher positions and given generous rewards of gold and silver, but they had never given anyone such a precious thing.

Ling Qian's maternal grandfather was Duke Lu. Duke Lu's generation had followed the late emperor to the battlefield, had made outstanding military achievements, saved the late emperor's life, and was awarded a golden medal of immunity from death by the emperor, making him extremely famous.

However, in this generation, the younger generations of the Lu family are mediocre in talent, and there is no younger generation who can support the family as a military general. Instead, there are two side branches who have made a name for themselves by becoming civil servants.

Ling Qingyan immediately sat up straighter, her eyes widening slightly, and she looked incredibly disbelieving, unable to conceal her excitement. "Fourth sister, do you really have a golden ticket to immunity from death?"

"That's right. My grandfather was a great contributor. The emperor personally bestowed upon him the golden medal of immunity from death." When Ling Qian saw Ling Qingyan's naive look, she knew that the fish had taken the bait.

What my mother said was indeed right. Using enough chips to set up a trap can easily confuse the enemy's eyes!

Ling Qingyan, who had never seen the world, was indeed moved.

"What do you think, Ling Qingyan, do you dare to bet with me?" Ling Qian raised her eyebrows.

"What bet? What are you talking about, Your Highnesses?" Mu Xianzi walked over here with a cold voice and stern eyes.

The two of them greeted Mu Xianzhi as a teacher and student.

Ling Qian's heart tightened, and her eyes became a little flustered.

The last time she cheated, it was Mu Xianzhi who reported her father to her. He was too nosy and seemed to have a good relationship with Ling Qingyan. What if he found out and reminded Ling Qingyan?

"My fourth sister and I were making a bet. The Grand Tutor arrived just in time to be our witness. My fourth sister said she has a golden medal of immunity from death. If I win, she will give it to me. If she wins, the rewards given to me by the Princess Mansion and my father will belong to her."

Ling Qian clenched her fists, fearing that Mu Xianzhi would stop Ling Qingyan.

"If I remember correctly, it was given to Duke Lu by the late emperor. The Fourth Princess used the golden medal of immunity from death as a bet. Can Duke Lu give it to the princess? I have no other intentions, but since Your Highnesses want to gamble, you must be fair and just. You are betting a lot, so if you are reluctant or unable to pay, then forget it."

"As a princess, you can't lose your credibility." Mu Xianzhi's expression remained cold as he glanced at the two of them.

Ling Qian was delighted.

Yes, Mu Xianzhi was well-known in the court for being stubborn, rigid, and fair. It seemed that he was just worried that either she or Ling Qingyan would break the contract and not be able to pay.

"Since this princess has said so, I will definitely get it. My grandfather loves me the most and has long said that he is willing to give me the golden medal of immunity from death to play with." Ling Qian looked at Ling Qingyan, "I just don't know if Tang Ning is willing to give up your rewards. Do you have the courage to do so?"

"Of course I dare!" Ling Qingyan said stubbornly, "Father told me the other day that he couldn't bear to leave me. Now that I'm back, he's treating me even better than before."

Yes, my father must give up on her. The better he treats her, the more he must give up on her.

"Then we might as well sign a document." Ling Qian was afraid that she would go back on her word.

"Li... is it necessary to use it to this extent?" Ling Qingyan seemed a little unconfident, looking in the direction of the emperor, showing a very insecure look.

Mu Xianzhi watched His Highness's performance from the side, and then cooperated with him in playing the role of a man with a powerful hand.

"Of course!" Ling Qian had someone bring pen and ink. She wrote her name and handed the pen to Ling Qingyan.

He kept urging her, "Write it, Tang Ning. You won't lose anything anyway. If you lose, leaving Princess Daling's mansion won't be of any use to you anyway. This is a sure win."

The girl seemed to be touched by her words and finally picked up the pen and wrote down her name.

Ling Qian was extremely happy, as if thousands of horses were galloping in her heart.

You know, what she wants most is the life and power like the eldest princess.

She has her own private army, a lot of fiefs, a large princess mansion, and power. She can even decide matters in the court. Everyone has to be respectful to her.

It's so cool. If she could live such a life, she would promote anyone she wanted, and everyone would have to flatter her. If she made them happy, they would be promoted, and if she didn't, they would be demoted.

No one can just ground her.

Who the hell is Chen Mansheng? If it weren't for Tutor Mu exchanging her and Chen Mansheng's test papers, she would be the Minister of Personnel now.

No, she is definitely more glorious than Chen Mansheng. It is said that she has been ostracized a lot. If it were her, who would dare?

Ling Qian's hands couldn't stop shaking. She returned to her seat and stared at the Wei envoys, waiting for them to bring up the matter of marriage.

Pei Wuyou was originally looking at his sister, but there was an annoying gaze next to him that was so intense that it was hard for him not to notice it.

He remembered her, the fourth princess Ling Qian, who had caused trouble for his sister before.

What did her sister say to her? She looked at him expectantly.

Pei Wuyou didn't like being looked at like this by anyone other than his sister.

I really want to poke her eyes out.

Hiss, why don’t I go back and ask my sister if it’s okay?

After three rounds of drinks, the Wei envoys began to talk about business.

"Your Majesty, the barbarian and small nations are restless and eager to make trouble. Great Ling and my Great Wei are both powerful nations in the Central Plains. Ling and Wei should establish a deeper relationship, forging a friendship like Qin and Jin. This will surely usher in a new era of prosperity for the next generation, allowing the people of both countries to live and work in peace and contentment, free from the harassment of war."

"Your Highness the Regent has been a hostage in Ling State for many years and has a deep affection for Princess Tangning. He has now come to Ling State in person to ask for her hand in marriage, demonstrating his sincerity. I hope Your Majesty will agree to allow Princess Tangning to leave Wei for a peaceful marriage, for the benefit of the people of both countries and for the peace of the world."

The Wei envoy who spoke was an elderly man. Although his hair was gray, his voice was sonorous and full of righteousness.

The sound of stringed instruments in the hall had stopped. As the matter concerned two countries, the noise in the hall fell silent and everyone's eyes were focused on one spot.

The news that the Regent of Wei State came to ask for Princess Tangning's hand in marriage had already spread a long time ago. However, Princess Tangning was involved in many things. Not only was she the most beloved daughter of His Majesty, but the Crown Prince was also deeply in love with her.

But very cleverly, the prince disappeared at this time.

Many people speculated that His Majesty would send Ling Qingyan away. After all, the affair between Princess Tangning and the Crown Prince was a royal scandal. The Crown Prince forced his own sister. His Majesty would marry Ling Qingyan off to cover up the scandal.

Most people were there to watch the fun.

Some people also speculated what General Ji would do if His Majesty really agreed to the marriage.

I heard that General Ji even dared to disobey the Crown Prince for Princess Tangning.

The emperor stroked the ring in his hand, looked at his little daughter lovingly, and then glanced at Pei Wuyou with some annoyance.

The chips Pei Wuyou offered were very tempting, and the emperor was a little annoyed.

How can Fang Zao get his bargaining chip when Tang Ning is not willing to marry him?

"Of course, I also hope for peace between the two countries and am willing to promote diplomatic relations between the two countries."

"But I am not young anymore, and I am reluctant to let Tang Ning go to Wei for marriage. Why don't you think of other conditions, Your Majesty the Regent, and I will do my best to agree to them."