Chapter 103 Palace Banquet 2



Finally, Chu Yan gave King Jin five cities as fiefdoms, and Chi Man was able to suppress Yaruo's anger.

But later, the taxes from these five cities all filled the Gaoliu treasury, allowing Gaoliu to have the capital to invade the Wu Kingdom many times.

Moreover, Chu Younan also heard that Prince Jin was not living happily in his fiefdom. Princess Gaoliu was naturally spoiled and had openly built a Canghe Mansion, which housed many handsome men sent by Gaoliu and men collected by Yaruo herself.

He couldn't let things go in that direction in this life.

So he stood up and said in a loud voice: "Father, your words are wrong. In my opinion, Princess Gaoliu is beautiful, well-educated and sensible. She is not suitable to be a concubine."

When Yaruo heard this, she was immediately delighted. The handsome man opposite her must have also taken a fancy to her, otherwise why would he praise her in public? I heard that he was married? Then why did he come alone? I guess the princess was probably a sickly woman, with a name but no substance!

Chi Man nodded repeatedly after hearing this, "Yes! My sister has been spoiled since she was little, how can she be someone's concubine? She must be the principal wife!"

Chu Younan nodded, "That's what I thought, but I'm afraid none of us four brothers can afford this title. Princess, why don't you consider the princes and generals present here?"

Apart from those old ministers and those who are married, there is probably no one among the princes, generals or ministers that Yaruo would like.

As expected, Yaruo looked around with a gloomy face, then her face became even gloomier. She stood up and pointed at Chu Younan and said, "This princess doesn't want anyone else. Since you came here alone, divorce your wife who you can't take out of the house! Marry this princess as your principal wife!"

As soon as these words came out, without Chu Younan saying anything, Mo Gaishi stood up first and said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "Princess, what you said is wrong. Marriage is not a joke. If you divorce that woman, how can she live her life in the future?!"

However, Yaruo sneered. The treatment of the princes and princesses of Gaoliu was the same. When they turned 15, they would have someone to serve them closely and teach them the art of sex. So in her eyes, the concept of chastity that people in the Central Plains had was not there.

The two servants following behind her were the ones her royal brother had recently bought for her.

When Chu Younan heard what she was thinking, he immediately gave up the idea of ​​letting her enter the palace as a concubine. It would be better to keep this woman as Huo Huo Gao and keep her as a man!

He then said tactfully: "Since there is no suitable one at the moment, let's discuss this matter later!"

Chi Man stood up and said, "Yes! Since my sister doesn't like anyone, then let's talk about my business!"

After saying that, his eyes fell on a place where Concubine Mei was, and sitting next to her was Princess Mu Hui.

Princess Mu Hui was born with a calm and delicate beauty. She was indulgent but not arrogant, beautiful but not coquettish. She was a natural beauty. She was two years older than Prince Jin and was the last unmarried adult princess. Chu Yan loved her very much, so she was still unmarried even though she was sixteen years old.

Mu Hui knew Chi Man's intentions, but she was unwilling to marry Chi Man, a fat prince. Not only herself, but also Chu Yan, Concubine Mei, and Prince Jin Chu Youyang, none of them wanted to marry Mu Hui to Chi Man.

After all, Chi Man's reputation has spread throughout the capital, and marrying him would be tantamount to seeking death.

Chu Younan suddenly had an idea and said, "Don't be impatient, my prince. Princess Mu Hui is my father's favorite princess. She has been preparing for her marriage for a long time. It's a pity that she has never found a man that she likes. If the prince is really serious about marrying her, why not follow the rules for choosing a son-in-law that His Majesty has set for her?"

Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief. Princess Mu Hui hated reckless men the most. She especially liked poetry, songs, calligraphy and painting. However, she looked down on the top three candidates in the imperial examinations in the past few years, let alone this reckless man in front of her.

But if this happens, the Gao Liu people will probably be furious. They won't be able to get married, and they won't be able to marry. I wonder if there will be a war.

Chi Man looked suspicious and looked at Chu Younan unkindly, and asked, "What rules?!"

Chu Younan smiled faintly and said, "Princess Mu Hui loves both civil and military talents, so to be her husband, I have to compete with her in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, flowers and tea, and the winner will compete in martial arts. I wonder if the prince is interested in a competition?"

Chi Man's face was twisted into pieces, and he shouted, "It's obvious that you don't want to marry the princess to me! Are you sincere?"

Princess Mu Hui, who was standing by, saw her brother getting angry and immediately stood up and said, "Brother, isn't it just a competition? I'll compete on your behalf!"

Everyone laughed and whispered.

"Princess Mu Hui has been learning music, chess, calligraphy and painting since she was young. She is rare in the entire Wu Kingdom. A barbarian princess who wants to compete with her is simply asking for insult!"

"I think the princess is just competing in swordsmanship, but in music, chess, calligraphy and painting? I'm afraid she will lose miserably!"

"It is imperative to form a marriage with Gao Liu, but these two siblings are too domineering. I don't know what King Gao Liu is thinking!"

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Chi Man seemed to realize something, so he became even more furious and shouted, "You are clearly insulting my brother and I! In this case, let's meet on the battlefield of our two countries!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked out, but Yaruo stopped him and whispered, "Brother! Our father asked us to go on a diplomatic mission, and we can't go back without achieving anything. How about this..."

After hearing her words, Chi Man smiled evilly and said, "The Wu Kingdom is so big that they won't bully Gao Liu. We can have a competition, but it must be fair if the two sides are evenly matched! Let my sister compete with her!"

His finger pointed directly at Su Bei, who was dressed as a servant.

Su Bei: ...

What did I do? What does this have to do with me? Why do you want to involve me?!

Before Chu Younan could speak, Chi Man said, "The competition needs to be fair. We can't just follow your rules! Choose three of the following from music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, flowers and tea. Best of three! If I win, I will marry Princess Mu Hui. If I lose, I will marry Yaruo to the person she likes!"

As soon as he said this, everyone couldn't help laughing. Is this Chi Man too smart or too stupid? Under these conditions, Gao Liu people are taking advantage of them! Chu Younan's eyes showed a trace of displeasure, and he said: "The eldest prince's move is inappropriate. If you don't want to compete, please do as you please. Wu country does not like war, but it is not afraid of war!"

Yaruo was more careful after all, so she said hurriedly, "Forget it, let's just talk about my brother. If I win, your princess will marry him. If I lose, the matter will be dropped! But I know your princess majors in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, so if the princess comes out to compete, then we will add horsemanship, swordplay and archery! We will draw lots to decide the content of the competition, two out of three!"

Now, Mu Hui was a little panicked. She was a little princess who was raised with great care, but she didn't know how to ride a horse or shoot arrows at all!

Not only her, Chu Yan was also a little anxious. It would be fine for Chi Man to harm a few worthless girls, but that was his precious daughter!

His eyes fell on Su Bei, then turned to look at Chu Younan.


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