"I've vaguely heard some rumors, but I don't know if they're just hearsay. If I've been presumptuous, I hope Princess Lingyu won't take it to heart," the Emperor said with great interest.
"Your Majesty, please speak plainly."
"It is said that Princess Lingyu has come to Daze Kingdom to choose a husband from Daze Kingdom and bring him back to Dongfu Kingdom. Now, our dynasty's princes, royal heirs, and sons of officials of the second rank or above are all present at the banquet. I wonder if Princess Lingyu has anyone she likes."
The princes, heirs, and young masters all kept their heads down, avoiding eye contact with Princess Lingyu.
Who would be willing to cross the ocean to become a prince consort in an unfamiliar foreign land?
Everyone knows that Dongfu is a poor country, but its navy is brave and fierce, relying on plundering resources from other island nations to supply the country's needs.
Beside Princess Lingyu was an envoy in his forties, with a square face and a dignified air; he was likely a respected minister of the Eastern Fu Kingdom.
The two whispered to each other, discussing something in hushed tones.
"Your Majesty, I cannot make a decision yet. After all, marriage is a lifelong matter, and I need to learn more about it in the next few days before I can make a preliminary judgment."
"Very well, this is not an ordinary marriage, but a marriage between two countries, so it should be considered more seriously. Princess Lingyu will temporarily return to the embassy to settle down. If she wants to learn about any prince or heir, she can go to the Ministry of Revenue or the Court of State Ceremonies, and there will be relevant personnel to receive her," the Emperor said.
Princess Lingyu picked up her cup, took a sip of tea, and glanced at the princes and heirs out of the corner of her eye.
She noticed something.
A handsome young man in white, with exquisite features, gazed at the Princess Zhenguo sitting below the Emperor, his eyes filled with admiration.
Moreover, the young man's expression didn't suggest unrequited love, but rather a tacit understanding, indicating that the two were already quite familiar with each other.
This young master, seated in the royal seat, must be the heir of some prince. Such a status is quite remarkable and something to be proud of. Yet, he looks at the Princess Zhenguo with such eyes, which is not only out of genuine affection but also with a resolute determination to follow her for life.
To follow is an attitude towards the strong!
Earlier, Princess Lingyu felt that the emperor was praising the Zhenguo Princess too much.
Judging from this young master's attitude now, it's probably 70-80% true.
The grand banquet lasted for three hours before the guests, feeling rather disheartened, dispersed.
The princes and heirs all had a worried look on their faces. If Princess Lingyu made a decision today, it would be fine and everyone could breathe a sigh of relief. But until it was decided, they would all have to be on tenterhooks.
They dared not disobey the emperor's will. If one person could resolve the chaos of war, the emperor would never waste resources and manpower. This was true in any dynasty.
However, the emperor still made reservations and did not allow Chu Yaoce to appear, since Chu Yaoce, as the crown prince, was to inherit the throne.
The envoys from the Eastern Fu Kingdom stayed at the embassy arranged by the Honglu Temple, located on the main street outside the palace.
"The embassy has prepared all personnel to be at your service at any time. Princess Lingyu, please feel free to make any requests you may have."
"This is what Minister Gu of the Court of State Ceremonies said."
“I would like to ask you about someone,” Lingyu said.
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