Chapter 240
After listening, he seemed to be deep in thought and quietly pondered.
The more he thought about it, the more feasible this method seemed, so he asked, "Then who do you think should go for the marriage alliance?"
Consort Liu did not rush to answer, but analyzed: "Although His Majesty has two princesses who are in their prime, they have been pampered since childhood and have never been to such a far place."
"Besides, the princess deserves better. If she stays in the capital and marries a minister under the emperor, she can help the emperor win over the people."
Emperor Mingyou suddenly understood and said, "You mean to send Roufu to marry a foreign ruler?"
She looked up at him with a bright smile and nodded, "That's right. Since the Princess has already sacrificed herself for the Celestial Empire once, she can remain calm even if it happens again."
“The eldest princess is already a woman, so she naturally understands men’s hearts better than the two princesses who are still young. If she can win the king’s favor, then this war can be considered over.”
"If not, we can use this as an opportunity to launch a large-scale war, defeat them, and then bring the princess back in glory."
He listened to everything she said, a hint of hesitation on his face. "Isn't this a bit inappropriate? Roufu sacrificed her own happiness to marry into the Xia Kingdom for the sake of the Celestial Empire. Now that she's back, how can we..."
“Your Majesty, as the eldest princess, she enjoys the offerings of the people of the Celestial Empire and Your Majesty’s favor. She should pay the price, and that is inevitable.”
"You don't need to feel guilty or upset about this; it's all for the sake of the Celestial Empire."
Consort Liu reached out and stroked his chest, her voice gentle and persuasive.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Mingyou seemed convinced and nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, she enjoyed the riches and honors that a princess should have, and it is only natural that she would make sacrifices for the Celestial Dynasty."
Upon hearing this, Consort Liu smiled with satisfaction, her expression carrying a hint of hidden pride.
Qi Roufu, so what if you are the eldest princess? How dare you lay a hand on Xi'er? As her mother, I will make you pay the price.
Let me show you that you can't mess with just anyone.
She knew that because of her commoner background, she was looked down upon behind her back. When she first entered the palace, everyone could take advantage of her misfortune and disregard her.
She could only rely on the Emperor; he had given her everything. Even if the Emperor were to pass away, her son would maintain her favor and honor.
However, before that, she needs to remove some obstacles, such as the eldest princess whom she has always disliked.
Now that the Crown Prince has lost the Emperor's favor, the Third Prince Qi Huan is highly regarded by the Emperor, who has even entrusted him with most of the government affairs. It seems that he is the most likely candidate to replace the Crown Prince and ascend the throne.
But... if that's the case, then her Xi'er might not be out of the question.
If we're talking about the one who wins the Emperor's heart and is most favored, isn't it Xi'er? If that's the case, does it mean that Xi'er might also inherit the throne?
Suddenly, this ambitious idea popped into Consort Liu's mind.
Unbeknownst to them, the spacious inner hall fell silent, and the two of them fell silent, each with their own thoughts.
Without delay, Emperor Mingyou did not even wait for Duan Gan to return to discuss the matter before sending the news of the marriage alliance to the Turkic Khaganate by envoy.
Princess Qi Roufu happened to overhear some rumors and was throwing a tantrum in her mansion, smashing porcelain tables and chairs to pieces.
"That bitch! They're all a bunch of shameless bastards! I've made so many sacrifices for the Celestial Empire, and they still send me to that barbaric land for a political marriage!"
"Aaaaaah!!"
Unable to contain his anger, Qi Roufu screamed and smashed everything in the house with a ferocious expression.
I still can't vent the pain and sadness in my heart.
Finally, she collapsed to the ground, her face ashen, her eyes empty and numb, tears welling up from the corners of her slightly red eyes and flowing silently down her cheeks.
Her voice choked with sobs as she murmured to herself, "...They...uh...how could they do this? How could they betray me like this? I am the eldest princess, and I have spent half my life maintaining peace for the Celestial Empire. Isn't this enough?!"
"Brother! You promised to protect me for life! You broke your promise then, and now you're going to push me into the fire yourself?!"
"How could you do this... how... how could you be so cruel..."
In the end, she collapsed to the ground, utterly disheveled, her eyes unfocused, staring at the ornate carvings and painted beams at the top, a symbol of luxury, feeling only a sense of irony.
She slowly closed her eyes, and suddenly a kind and harmless face appeared in her mind.
After a while, she sat up, reached out and wiped away the tear stains on her face, and once again reverted to her haughty princess demeanor.
"Someone come here! I need to wash and dress."
She applied floral makeup and donned the magnificent red and yellow palace dress that only the eldest princess could wear. Her expressionless face and eyes exuded royal arrogance and disdain.
Qi Roufu took only two people with him and boarded a carriage to the Prince of Yingzhou's residence.
The Prince's Residence.
Tao Tao was wearing a light blue jacket with a front opening, over which she wore a ginger-red narrow-sleeved blouse and an apricot-yellow pleated skirt. She was standing in the yard, watering the delicate flowers with a flowerpot.
His unhurried demeanor exuded a sense of leisure and comfort.
She felt that Duan Gan might be doing it on purpose. Every time she saw these flowers, she would think of Duan Gan, who was far away in Suizhou. There were so many flowers that she was forced to think of him every moment.
But watering the flowers when you have nothing to do is also a good thing.
Qi Roufu stepped into the courtyard and saw her enjoying such a refined and carefree scene. He immediately thought of how she had been in pain and heartbroken about the marriage alliance in the mansion earlier.
Compared to her appearance, it's like heaven and earth.
She was clearly a princess, one of the most honored people in the Celestial Empire, so why did she live such a miserable and torturous life? She was not even as good as a county princess named Huaimin.
The steward followed behind with a worried expression. He hadn't even had a chance to announce her arrival when the princess barged in.
Moreover, it was Princess Huaimin who was chosen.
Since Princess Huaimin arrived at the Prince's Mansion, the mansion has never been quiet, with each visitor being more and more distinguished than the last.
She stood at the door, about to rush in, when suddenly a hand appeared in front of her, blocking her way.
Qi Roufu looked up in displeasure. "Who are you? Do you know that I am the Eldest Princess? How dare you, a mere servant, block my way?"
Leng Qiao remained silent and expressionless, still blocking her way and not moving aside just because she revealed her identity.
This made Qi Roufu even angrier. Suddenly, a voice came from ahead.
"Leng Qiao, step down."
Upon hearing this, Leng Qiao withdrew her hand and retreated to the corridor.
"Huaimin, are all the people here so inconsiderate?!"
Before she could even state her purpose, she immediately launched into a accusation, as if she were in the residence of the Princess.
Tao Tao turned to look at her, then continued watering the flowers, and said in a calm voice, "I wonder what important matter the Princess has to discuss with Huai Min?"
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