Zhao Yunqi was the first to drink with her, saying, "Yuan Sheng has subdued the northern frontier and expanded our territory. He has made great contributions. Come, I toast you."
Xiao Zhixing raised his glass and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. It is because of Your Majesty's great trust in me that our army has been able to unite as one and expand our territory."
Zhao Yunqi laughed loudly, "Yuan Sheng is loyal to the country, and I naturally trust him. Our relationship as ruler and subject will surely be a legend for a hundred years."
Xiao Zhixing smiled slightly and drank another cup with him.
The others listened intently to their interaction, their faces beaming with just the right amount of smiles.
It seemed like the emperor and his ministers were living in harmony, a truly joyous occasion.
The emperor drank with everyone in turn. When it was the Duke of Li's turn, he casually remarked, "I heard that Li Jun has become engaged again and will be married after the New Year?"
Duke Li nodded, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. The wedding will take place on the tenth day of the first lunar month. Your humble servant and his mother can finally breathe a sigh of relief."
Zhao Yunqi nodded. "That Southern Barbarian Holy Maiden seems to be ill. Has she been informed of the Southern Barbarians?"
Duke Li bowed and said, “The Southern Barbarians intend to take the Holy Maiden back with them. I feel that she may not be compatible with my son’s birth chart. I was just about to ask Your Majesty for advice on whether to grant this marriage.”
Zhao Yunqi waved his sleeve, "Since their horoscopes are incompatible, the marriage is canceled. I cannot harm your Jia'er."
Now he's become arrogant. He thinks that a mere Southern Barbarian Holy Maiden is unworthy of a fine man from Dasheng and must be sent back.
Duke Li was overjoyed, "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty."
He was as happy as if he had gotten rid of a hot potato.
Xiao Zhixing maintained his official smile, indicating that Zhao Yunqi and the Emperor System indeed had no intention of arranging a marriage between Li Jun and himself.
Even if they still want to, she has to destroy it.
At this moment, a member of the Zhao clan stepped forward and knelt down with a thud. "Your Majesty, I risk my life to kneel here today to beg you, for the sake of the country and its people, to adopt an heir!"
After saying that, he turned around and resolutely slammed his head against the corner of the table next to him, where Hawking's knife was. Blood gushed out, and he died instantly.
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