Chapter 210: The country is in trouble, the family is in trouble? I want both love and career
Everyone's eyes were focused on Wen Ziduan's face, but He Zhaojun felt that someone was looking at her, so she looked back and met a pair of eyes filled with hatred and grief.
Jin Yuji? Why would she look at her like that? He Zhaojun was baffled. Could there be some hidden secret? Her expression was fleeting, returning to its calm state, as if everything had just been an illusion.
Wen Ziduan's face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost. He could no longer hold back and was about to stand up to refute, but He Zhaojun reached out and grabbed his sleeve, signaling him to calm down.
Unexpectedly, when one problem was solved, another one arose. Wen Ziduan was stopped by He Zhaojun, but He Yong was not happy. He looked unhappy and stood up and bowed to Emperor Wen.
"Your Majesty, although our He family's ancestors came from humble origins, they were always upright military commanders. They even served as your heirs during your ascension to the throne, and have not made any mistakes over the years."
Emperor Wen stroked his beard and nodded, "Of course. The He family is the pillar of the country. I know this clearly."
"My He family has only one daughter, whom we cherish like a treasure. But now, seeing her marry the Third Prince, while I'm grateful for His Majesty's grace, I'm also filled with fear. Since Your Majesty granted her marriage, my daughter has been attacked many times, suffering from wounds of varying sizes and without a single day of peace. Even though she doesn't speak of it, I, as her father, understand her difficulties."
He Yong strode forward and stretched out his hand, pulling up Zhaojun's arm. His sleeve slipped off, revealing a small piece of skin covered with several scars, both new and old, and a bandage on her wrist.
"Zhaojun told me that if she could earn the Third Prince's true love, she would brave mountains of swords and seas of fire. Even I, a reckless man, admire her courage and perseverance in facing danger for her lover. But now, before they even get married, Jin has offered to marry the Third Prince. Where does this put Zhaojun? Where does this put my He family?"
At that time, Lou Ben framed the He family and the two sons almost died in Goguryeo. Now the princess of Goguryeo is going to marry He Zhaojun's son-in-law. What's the logic behind this?
Besides, He Chuan had already sacrificed his life for the country in Shouchun. After He Yong learned about it, his hair and beard turned white overnight. Now he looks quite old and frail, and there is no trace of the mighty appearance of the cavalry general.
Emperor Wen opened his mouth and looked at the elderly minister, who was holding his young daughter and standing in the hall speaking earnestly. How could he refuse?
But Jin Yuji had already stated that beneath the ice and snow north of Liaodong lies fertile black soil, and in the vast, sparsely populated mountains and old forests lie rich minerals and inexhaustible resources. Furthermore, Goguryeo warriors had unearthed a long-standing secret treasure from the Qin Dynasty, which was an opportunity left by the First Emperor to future generations.
Whether it was reclaiming frozen soil, catching fish in the glacier, or hidden information, all were in Jin Yuyan's mind. She could hand them all over, with only one condition: she would only marry the third prince.
The customs of the northern kingdom are vastly different from ours. If we could learn this information, it would be of great use as we march northwards, deep into the Xiongnu's heartland. No more soldiers would die of starvation or cold, and foreigners would no longer be able to repeatedly invade our borders and harass the people...
As an emperor, Emperor Wen did not need to make a decision on whether the happiness of a little girl was more important than the above.
But he was even more reluctant to break up the lovely couple He Zhaojun and Wen Ziduan. He let them agree to this matter on the surface, and he was already very embarrassed in his heart. He had no choice but to order someone to verify what Jin said as soon as possible and then arrange another marriage for her.
Thinking of this, Emperor Wen made up his mind and looked at He Zhaojun: "Zhaojun, I want to hear your opinion."
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