"Actually, this is not a secret."
At that time, all the palace maids and eunuchs serving in the imperial study did not leave, so everyone could hear it clearly.
Eunuch Han glanced around and whispered, "Princess Man of Beiqi came to the Imperial Study this morning. The Fifth Princess was also there at the time, discussing the marriage with the Emperor. When Princess Man arrived, she bluntly stated that she was attracted to His Royal Highness Prince Rui."
As he spoke, he glanced at Yan Funing.
Yan Funing smiled lightly: "You can say whatever you want, sir."
Lord Han then continued, "The Fifth Princess said that His Highness and the Princess were deeply in love and asked Princess Man to choose another prince. However, Princess Man said she had her eyes on Prince Rui alone. The Emperor didn't issue an official decree at the time, only saying that Princess Man's status as a concubine was unjust, and that she could consider becoming a co-wife."
At this point, a young eunuch came to ask: "Master, have you found what the emperor wants?"
"I've found it, I'll send it over right away." Eunuch Han took out a brocade box from the imperial study and asked Fu Ciyi with a smile, "Your Highness and the Princess, do you want to go before the Emperor?"
Fu Ciyi said calmly: "We'll go over later, please do as you please, eunuch."
"Well, I'll go ahead."
Eunuch Han brought the young eunuch and quickened their pace.
After they walked away, Yan Funing chuckled softly, "That is, if my husband agrees, and Gongsun Man agrees, then His Royal Highness Prince Rui will soon have a concubine. And this concubine will be of noble birth, so she will definitely not be content with her status as a concubine. There will be a lot of jealousy in the palace then."
It was rare for her to say this in a joking tone. Fu Ciyi was calm and composed: "My wife will definitely win."
"Do you really want to have one?"
Yan Funing quickly stopped smiling, her face already puffed up with anger.
Fu Ciyi put his arm around her shoulders and patted her gently: "How is that possible?"
It is enough to have the best wife in the world.
If he agreed to let Gongsun Man enter the mansion, wouldn't he be asking for trouble?
He paused slightly, then took her hand and said, "I'll go find my father now, and I'll explain everything to him."
"Don't worry, right now our father and mother are discussing Nan Yao's matter, so it's best if we don't disturb them." Yan Funing suggested, "Why don't we go sit with Grandmother?"
"My lady is really thoughtful."
The couple then headed towards the Empress Dowager's palace.
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More than an hour later.
Eunuch Han approached the couple and said, "Your Highness, Princess, it's time for you two to go before the Emperor."
At this moment, Yan Funing was eating snacks and happily watching the three grandmothers play mahjong.
Fu Ciyi was responsible for stuffing the cut fruits and vegetables into her mouth.
"Go ahead, go ahead." Empress Dowager Yun said with a smile, "We old folks are having fun all day long now, so it doesn't matter if you don't accompany us."
"Well then, Grandmother, Imperial Grandmother, Grandma Ling, Your Highness and I will take our leave."
The Empress Dowager waved her hand and said, "Go away, go away. You don't even know how to help me peek at the cards."
Yan Funing giggled and left with Eunuch Han along with Fu Ciyi.
On the way, Eunuch Han said with a smile, "The Emperor heard from this old servant that you two were looking for him. After waiting for a long time and seeing no sign of you, the Emperor sent this old servant to invite you."
"Let me ask a question. Have Father and Mother reached a consensus on Nan Yao's marriage?" Yan Funing asked.
"At the moment, it all depends on what Prince Sheng thinks."
Eunuch Han said this and led the couple to the imperial study.
Not long after they left, Nanny Li came hurriedly over and said, "The Emperor and Empress have gone to the main hall. Please proceed to the main hall."
"Go to the main hall?" Eunuch Han had no choice but to turn on his toes and ask Fu Ciyi and Yan Funing to go again.
In the past, when there was something going on, they would basically discuss it in the imperial study, but now they went to the main hall, which showed that the matter was quite big, or there were quite a lot of people involved.
Thinking of this, Fu Ciyi asked, "Is there anyone else who has come to the palace to see the emperor?"
"Crown Prince Bei Qisheng and Princess Man have arrived," Nanny Li said. "They must be deciding on the important matter of choosing a bride. The Emperor has already sent for the other princes and princesses."
The group entered the hall.
In the hall, the Empress was already seated on the main throne, with several princesses of marriageable age sitting below her on the right, and a few princes sitting sporadically on the left.
Gongsun Sheng, Gongsun Lei and Gongsun Man sat in the seats closest to the main seat.
When Fu Ciyi and Yan Funing arrived, several princes from the Prince's Residence also arrived.
Everyone greeted each other.
Long Yi raised his hand and said, "Everyone, please take your seats."
"The marriage between Dajing and Beiqi is a matter of great importance to the safety and prosperity of the world. Today, we will make a preliminary decision on the selection of the bride and groom, so that the two future couples can strengthen their relationship."
Gongsun Sheng was stunned when he heard this. He wanted to choose the person right away?
He has not yet thought out his rhetoric and strategy.
Fu Ciyi pulled Yan Funing to sit down calmly, thinking to himself that if his father really wanted to give Gongsun Man to him, he would refuse on the spot.
The worst that can happen is a falling out.
Fu Beimo glanced at Fu Nanyao, who was lowering her head with a shy look.
I thought to myself, could this meeting be about deciding on Yuanlian as a marriage partner?
Although I thought so, I didn't ask.
The palace maids filed in and served tea and snacks.
Some people started to greet the Gongsun siblings, mostly asking questions like whether they had gotten used to life in Dajing these past few days.
Soon, the four princes who had already been crowned kings arrived with their respective princesses.
"Father, everyone is almost here..."
The greetings are almost over.
Long Jiaying asked, "Who do you have in mind as your chosen marriage partner?"
Long Yi said in a clear voice, "The letter from Northern Qi that arrived before the marriage delegation specifically requested that the legitimate princess of Dajing go to Northern Qi. In that case, I agree." As he spoke, he looked at Fu Nanyao gently, "Nanyao, do you agree?"
Although I already knew that she agreed, it was necessary to ask her for the sake of formality.
Fu Nanyao stood up and said, "My daughter will leave it to the decision of the emperor and the queen."
Qiao Wanyou said nothing, with a faint smile on her face.
"Okay." Long Yi laughed out loud and turned to look at Gongsun Sheng.
Gongsun Sheng was thinking about what reason to use to politely refuse, and he also complained that Emperor Dajing had clearly given him time to reply, but his actions now seemed like he was executing first and reporting later.
It makes people unhappy.
It seemed that if he refused on the spot, even if he was more tactful, it would be seen as disrespecting Dajing.
The reason why the letter from the country asked for a legitimate princess was very simple. At that time, he thought that instead of not being able to find a woman he liked, he would let Princess Dajing marry him.
Firstly, it would embarrass Dajing, and secondly, it could use Dajing's legitimate princess to restrain Dajing to a certain extent.
Unexpectedly, I met her.
His gaze uncontrollably moved towards Yan Funing.
Suddenly, Long Jiaying stood up and asked, "Does Prince Sheng really like Fifth Sister?"
Gongsun Sheng then calmly shifted his gaze away from Yan Funing and looked indifferently at the woman in front of him who had been hanging around him many times.
Almost everyone in the hall was waiting for Gongsun Sheng's answer.
To everyone's surprise, before Gongsun Sheng could even speak, Long Jiaying continued, "My fifth sister has been married before. I'd like to ask if a married woman can still become the Crown Princess of Beiqi."
"Long Jiaying, what is your purpose in saying this to me?"
Fu Nanyao was annoyed.
She wants to intercept?
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