Qiao Wanyou was speechless for a moment and just stared at her daughter in a daze.
"Mom." Fu Nanyao called softly, "You also want your daughter to be well, right?"
Before today, especially when she heard that she would go to Beiqi to marry and become the old emperor's concubine, she was absolutely unwilling.
How could she give her best years to an old man?
But today, knowing that her marriage was to the prince of a neighboring country, her emotions began to become complicated. She had been with Ali for quite some time, so how could she not have feelings for him? Therefore, her emotions were very confused and mixed.
Later, the Princess Shi went with her to find the prince of the neighboring country. Along the way, she talked a lot with her, saying that many people wanted to marry the prince of the neighboring country.
She couldn't help but wonder, what kind of person could receive so much favor as soon as he arrived in Kyoto?
As expected, the moment Ali saw Gongsun Sheng, he was far outshined.
She also wants to have a beautiful relationship like that between her brother and sister-in-law.
As a woman, she also wants to get what her sister-in-law can get in the future.
What's more, Crown Prince Sheng originally requested that Princess Dajing marry him. As long as she married him, she would become the Crown Princess of Beiqi.
With such status and such a handsome husband, no woman would not be moved.
Qiao Wanyou sighed, "Nan Yao, once you enter the palace, it's like entering a deep sea. Don't you understand?"
"Sister-in-law is the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Mansion, and is a good match for my brother. Mother, I am the legitimate Princess of Dajing, and naturally I am a good match for the Crown Prince of Beiqisheng. The palace is like an ocean, and I naturally understand that whether it is power or favor, I have to fight for it myself."
Qiao Wanyou shook her head. "You're comparing yourself to your sister-in-law. Are you trying to say that the Duke's daughter's status isn't as high as yours, the princess?"
"I know the position of my sister-in-law in my mother's heart. My sister-in-law is also very important in my heart, but my daughter is a princess after all."
It’s not too much to want to pursue a good destination, right?
Which noble lady from a wealthy family doesn't want to be admired by everyone and have a handsome husband by her side?
Not to mention that she is a legitimate princess.
Qiao Wanyou said earnestly, "You also know that your father is surrounded by many women. Not every man can devote all his affection to one woman."
"Father's heart and eyes are now filled with you, Mother, and my brother only has my sister-in-law in his heart."
"I cannot guarantee what will happen to your father in the future. Your brother and your sister-in-law have gone through countless hardships and setbacks to get to where they are today. Do you think that by agreeing to the marriage, you can ensure that Crown Prince Sheng will treat you wholeheartedly from now on?"
"The bond between a brother and his wife is forged through time together. I believe that as you spend more time with your husband, the bond will naturally develop."
"What about Ali?"
"Ali, he..." Fu Nanyao lowered her eyes and argued softly, "But mother, Prince Sheng asked for the marriage of the legitimate princess, and my daughter agrees. This is not wrong, right? Ali knows that I am doing this for the country, so he will naturally understand me."
Before Qiao Wanyou could say anything else, Nanny Li knocked on the door.
"Your Majesty, a eunuch has come to say that the banquet is about to begin. Please move."
"knew."
The marriage had not been finalized yet. Qiao Wanyou thought there was still room for improvement, so she glared at her daughter and took a step forward.
Fu Nanyao quickly followed: "Mom, you have to help me."
"Help you?" Qiao Wanyou was clearly angry. "This matter cannot be discussed further today."
She didn't want to talk to her about it anymore.
The emperor and empress had to enter together, so she went straight to the imperial study.
Fu Nanyao followed her mother for a few steps, then stopped, thinking she had probably angered her. After standing for a moment, she decided to go back to her own bedroom to dress up.
At this moment, there is a secluded corner of the Imperial Garden.
Sitting in the pavilion were brother and sister Gongsun Sheng and Gongsun Man.
Outside the pavilion, Gongsun Lei and his men were guarding.
"After all, you and I are in Dajing. To be frank, what if someone doesn't want us to return to Beiqi alive? What will you do?" Gongsun Sheng lowered his voice.
Gongsun Man was startled for a moment, then quickly smiled and said, "Brother, as the Crown Prince, you can go on a diplomatic mission to Dajing. You must have made sufficient preparations behind the scenes."
Gongsun Sheng didn't respond to his sister's words, but warned, "Be more restrained."
Gongsun Man nodded: "I understand. I won't target her tonight, but I will definitely take the position of Princess Rui."
Emperor Dajing has not yet appointed a crown prince.
She just didn't believe that Prince Rui didn't want to be the crown prince.
As long as he marries her, he will be able to gain the support of the entire Northern Qi, and won't that bring him one step closer to the position of crown prince?
I believe that based on this point alone, Prince Rui would be able to divorce the daughter of the Yan family and marry her as his principal wife.
When the three siblings left the Imperial Garden and turned a corner to head towards the palace banquet hall, Fu Ciyi and Yan Funing arrived just in time.
Gongsun Sheng greeted with a smile: "Prince Rui, Princess Rui."
Seeing the other party being so polite, Fu Ciyi raised his hand and said, "Please."
"I didn't see you two at the tea party," Gongsun Sheng said with a smile. "I heard that Prince Rui was the top scholar in Dajing. I wonder when we'll have a chance to learn from each other."
Fu Ciyi thought to himself that this person was starting to play tricks, but he didn't show it on his face. He said calmly, "We'll discuss it later."
There was nothing wrong with their conversation. Yan Funing didn't think too much about it. She was just paying attention to the way Gongsun Man glanced at Fu Ciyi from time to time.
Everyone entered the hall one after another and the dinner began soon.
The hall is full of bright lights, as bright as day.
The water sleeves dance gracefully.
Good wine has a fragrant, intoxicating aroma.
The flowing lights dance with the joyful songs, and the banquet is filled with cups and glasses.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly, and Yan Funing smiled faintly. Across from her, Gongsun Man's eyes were almost fixed on someone, yet she remained strangely silent. This contradiction made her puzzled.
Suddenly, Gongsun Man raised her glass towards her: "Princess Rui, I lost to your elder sister at noon. Since your elder sister competed on your behalf, as the loser, I should toast you."
The reason was quite sufficient, and Yan Funing was reluctant to refuse.
Fu Ciyi held down her hand that was reaching for the wine glass: "She's not good at drinking."
Gongsun Man was so happy to be able to talk to Prince Rui that she smiled and said, "How about Prince Rui drinking with me on her behalf?"
Yan Funing only realized it late that this was what Gongsun Man was planning.
At noon, someone drank for her.
Gongsun Man must have seized this opportunity and wanted to take the opportunity to drink with him.
She refused to give in, so she gently patted the back of his hand and said, "My dear husband, please let me have a drink with the princess."
"You'll get drunk." The man said gently.
"It's okay to get drunk, isn't your husband here?" Yan Funing smiled sweetly and raised her glass towards Gongsun Man, "Princess, please."
Gongsun Man's eyes narrowed.
He didn't expect that his little plan was seen through by the girl from the Yan family. He immediately grabbed the wine glass angrily and swallowed the wine in the glass with one gulp.
She wanted to see what kind of ugly behavior a woman who was not very good at drinking would show after drinking too much.
Seeing that the other party had drunk, Yan Funing held the wine glass, raised her sleeves, and slowly drank as well.
Her every gesture and movement exemplified the grace of Princess Dajing.
Gongsun Man looked unhappy and poured herself another glass. "Princess Rui, do you dare to drink with me?"
"No." Yan Funing lowered her eyes and shook her finger.
Just sitting there, his body was swaying slightly.
Fu Ciyi hugged her: "Are you drunk?"
From Gongsun Sheng's perspective, he could just see the corners of her eyes already turning red.
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