Li Longjing then stepped forward and replied with a tacit understanding, "Your Majesty, everything Lord Xue said is true. The Queen Mother and Concubine Shu acted as matchmakers and, together with the old lady of the Marquisate, have agreed that this prince should marry the daughter of the Xue family as his principal wife."
"Now everything is ready, only a clear order from Your Majesty is needed."
Nurhadu glanced arrogantly at the King of Linjiang, who was wearing a robe with a dragon pattern, with a scornful smile on his lips.
He had previously secretly investigated a case of horse smuggling within the diplomatic delegation and revealed that the mastermind behind the incident was none other than the King of Linjiang.
Now looking at the other person's gentle and sanctimonious appearance, he couldn't help but sigh at how deep his disguise was.
"I've carefully inquired about the two young ladies of the Xingyuan Marquis's Mansion. One of them is already engaged, while the other is still married. How come the Prince of Linjiang suddenly became related to the Marquis' Mansion? Is he trying to use this to put me off?"
There was a hint of sarcasm and questioning in Nurhadu's tone.
Since this matter involved his cousin, Prince Linjiang, Emperor Li Longze was caught in a dilemma.
If he agreed directly, he would undoubtedly be transferring the princess chosen by the royal family to the Western Rong. Such an action would undoubtedly bring shame to the entire Great Zhou.
However, the conditions proposed by Nurhatu - to offer the land of Beidi as a betrothal gift to the Great Zhou - were too tempting for him to refuse.
The Northern Di cavalry has always been a major concern for the Great Zhou, giving Li Longze a much bigger headache than the Western Rong. If the Northern Di can be destroyed with the help of the Western Rong, it would be a blessing from heaven for the Great Zhou.
Chen Jin, who was serving behind the emperor, was dressed in the gorgeous attire of a eunuch holding a pen. He held a whisk in his hand and watched everything happening in front of him with an indifferent expression.
There was no emotion on his face, as if all these disputes had nothing to do with him and he was just a calm bystander.
Chen Jin was well aware of the wolfish ambitions of King Linjiang. He knew that if Miss Xue fell into his hands, her future would be uncertain.
On the other hand, although Chen Jin admired Nurhatu's methods and courage, he was a foreigner after all, and could hardly be considered a good match. At least the old lady of the Marquis's Mansion would never be willing to let her daughter marry far away in a foreign land.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Jin stepped forward, bowed to Prince Linjiang and Nurhadu one by one, then turned to Li Longze and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. I don't know if I should say it or not..."
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