What?
The entire family was executed.
Consort Shu couldn't help but shudder.
The imperial harem is forbidden from interfering in politics.
Her appearance here was an accident, but Mu Qianqian kept insisting on seeing Emperor Yuanwu.
If she were to kneel and beg the Emperor not to grant her request in front of the Crown Prince of Ning, she would surely be accused of interfering in politics in the future.
Even if Lu Zhaolin didn't marry the sixth princess of Ningguo this time, he would probably still be implicated.
What she's most worried about now is that Emperor Yuanwu will agree immediately in order to maintain peace between the two countries and reduce war.
Consort Shu's heart pounded like thunder.
"I wonder who is the man your princess admires...?" Emperor Yuanwu had already heard Mu Qianqian's thoughts.
At this moment, he was simply asking questions while already having the answers in mind.
"Your Majesty, the man my younger sister admires is none other than the elder brother of Consort Shu of your esteemed country, Lu Zhaolin, the top scholar of this year's imperial examination in Yuan Kingdom." After Wei Ziyi finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Consort Shu.
At this moment, Consort Shu was looking at Emperor Yuanwu with a nervous expression.
Princess of Ningguo.
That's Princess Chang'an from their Yuan Kingdom.
This Wei Ziyi is truly shameless, insisting on pretending to be ignorant even when he knows the truth.
However, whether this matter succeeds or not depends on Emperor Yuanwu's decision.
Consort Shu's heart jumped into her throat.
"Although Lu Zhaolin is my subject, he is not my child. Since ancient times, the Yuan Kingdom has had a saying that marriage is a major event that should be decided by the parents and the matchmaker. Since I am not his parent, I cannot make a decision on this matter. I must ask for the opinion of Scholar Lu." Emperor Yuanwu's eyes darkened.
Wei Ziyi paused for a moment, then glanced again in the direction of Consort Shu.
I never expected that Emperor Yuanwu would be so cunning.
It's not like we're marrying a prince.
Even a mere subject needs to be consulted for his opinion.
This doesn't mean I'm openly rejecting him.
"I've also heard that in the Yuan Kingdom, whether it's a subject, a prince, or a princess, receiving a marriage bestowed by the Emperor is considered a great favor." The eldest brother, Wei Ziyi, chuckled awkwardly. "In that case, why doesn't the Emperor just grant this marriage?"
Emperor Yuanwu did not speak, but looked at him with a gloomy expression.
Everyone hates being threatened by others.
Moreover, it is the current emperor.
Wei Ziyi's words seemed to have no problem.
But if you think about it carefully...
He was clearly saying, "You, the emperor, have to ask my opinion on even your subject's marriage? What kind of ability do you have?"
Consort Shu chuckled softly, then turned to Wei Ziyi while holding Mu Qianqian: "Your Majesty, I am but a humble concubine, having lived in the deep palace for so long. I have a few words to say, but I am unsure whether I should."
Emperor Yuanwu raised his eyes and gestured: "Speak freely."
Consort Shu bowed politely to Wei Ziyi: "I have served in the palace for many years and have never heard of the Sixth Princess of Ning Kingdom having visited Yuan Kingdom before. Even if the Sixth Princess had visited Yuan Kingdom before, my brother has been ill and has been recuperating at home. He has only recently recovered. Why did he suddenly say, 'I wish to find one heart to share with you until we grow old together'? Could it be that the Sixth Princess knew my brother before?"
Wei Ziyi was taken aback by the question. He looked Consort Shu up and down and said, "This is naturally my first time in Yuan Kingdom. I did meet Scholar Lu once at the post station."
"I see." Consort Shu smiled slightly. "It is truly a matter of fate that you are able to marry the princess of Ningguo. It is the greatest honor for my family and a joyous occasion."
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