Chapter 84 I Will Marry Her
Upon hearing this, the prince showed some struggle on his face.
"But, mother, she doesn't want to get married. She made it very clear at the banquet before. Now we are like this..."
Seeing his indecisiveness, the queen spoke with regret.
"Prince, those who achieve great things are most afraid of personal relationships and useless bodhisattva hearts. Don't let me hear such words again."
Upon hearing this, the prince had no choice but to bow.
"Yes, I understand."
Imperial study.
Imperial Concubine Yao served Emperor Xuanyuan a bowl of bird's nest with an eager look on her face.
"Your Majesty, this is the bird's nest I cooked today. Your Majesty, please taste my cooking."
Emperor Xuanyuan took the bird's nest, took a sip, and praised it.
"My beloved concubine's craftsmanship has become more and more exquisite."
Concubine Yao showed a smile.
"If Your Majesty likes it, I will do it for you every day from now on."
Emperor Xuanyuan spoke upon hearing this.
"Just let the palace maids handle these things. Why would a noble concubine like you need to do it yourself?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Yao looked at Emperor Xuanyuan with admiration on her face and spoke.
"But I just want to make delicious food for the emperor."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanyuan placed the bowl on the table and reached out to take Concubine Yao's hand.
"In this harem, you are the only one who is the most considerate."
Concubine Yao snuggled into Emperor Xuanyuan's arms, her soft and boneless fingers gently resting on his chest. There was a calculating light in her eyes, but she still maintained a gentle tone.
"Your Majesty, I have been feeling a little worried lately."
"Oh? My beloved concubine, please tell me what you are worried about." Emperor Xuanyuan asked with concern.
Concubine Yao sighed softly, as if a heavy burden was weighing on her heart.
"Your Majesty, I was already good friends with Madam Xiao. We even discussed our children's marriages. I thought I would have a close friend in the future. I never expected Madam Xiao to suddenly die of illness. Thinking about her leaving behind several children, I feel heartbroken."
Emperor Xuanyuan sighed upon hearing this and spoke with some regret.
"The world is unpredictable. Although Madam Xiao has lost her son, her daughter is a promising one. If she were still alive, she would be able to enjoy a happy life in the future."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Yao continued to speak.
"I finally had a friend I could talk to, and I am truly heartbroken by her death. I also pity those children."
"Your Majesty, before Madam Xiao passed away, she was always worried about the marriage of the Princess Huguo. I want to take care of her daughter for her. Your Majesty, why don't you issue an imperial decree to grant the marriage, allowing the Princess to become the concubine of Prince Rong? That way, I can also protect the Princess."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanyuan Jing looked at Concubine Yao.
"I remember Princess Huguo said she didn't want to get married!"
After hearing this, Concubine Yao spoke hurriedly.
"Your Majesty, what woman wouldn't want to find someone to rely on? When we discussed marriage before, it was at a banquet. At that moment, the Crown Prince, Prince Rong, and even the Fifth Prince all asked for marriage. As a girl, the princess is naturally shy, so she said she doesn't want to get married."
"So much time has passed now, and everyone has almost forgotten what happened at the banquet. It would be most appropriate for the Emperor to grant the princess a marriage at this time."
Emperor Xuanyuan was silent for a moment, seemingly weighing something. Seeing this, Imperial Concubine Yao continued to persuade him tenderly.
"Your Majesty, Princess Rong is easy to get along with, and the Princess and Prince Rong are a perfect match. Moreover, I sincerely hope to take good care of Madam Xiao's daughter on her behalf, so that I can feel better."
Emperor Xuanyuan finally nodded and spoke slowly.
"Well, since my beloved concubine is so willing, I will issue an edict to marry Princess Huguo to Prince Rong as his concubine."
When Concubine Yao heard this, a hint of success flashed in her eyes.
"I thank the Emperor on behalf of my two children!"
At this time, the eunuch came in hurriedly and saluted respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the Regent has arrived."
"The Regent said he has something very important to discuss and needs an immediate audience with the Emperor."
Emperor Xuanyuan spoke in confusion upon hearing this.
"Oh? There's actually something that makes the Regent so anxious, Xuan."
Prince Regent Xuanyuan Jing stepped into the imperial study and saw Concubine Yao beside Emperor Xuanyuan. His expression grew solemn.
"Greetings, my brother."
Speak frankly after the greeting.
"Brother Your Majesty, I have come here to ask Your Majesty to grant me a marriage with the Princess Protector of the Country."
Concubine Yao's expression changed and she spoke immediately.
"The Regent is late. I have just asked the Emperor to grant the marriage between Prince Rong and Princess Huguo."
"The Prince Regent wouldn't try to steal his wife from his nephew, would he?"
Are we really a step too late? Xuanyuan Jing glanced at the imperial edict on the table, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes. It was still not too late even though the imperial edict hadn't been written yet.
"Marriage is a major event in a woman's life. Imperial Concubine Yao made the decision without even asking the princess's opinion. Isn't this a bit of bullying since the princess has no one at home?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Yao's expression changed slightly, then returned to normal and smiled.
"Your Majesty, the Regent is mistaken. I am only concerned for the princess. Prince Rong is both virtuous and handsome, so the princess will not be wronged if she marries him. Moreover, when Madam Xiao was still alive, she and I also discussed the princess's marriage. This is already decided by the elders, and the princess will definitely like it."
Xuanyuan Jing looked at Concubine Yao with a cold gaze and a firm tone.
"Care? Then why didn't the Imperial Concubine ask the princess herself if she was willing? Or did the Imperial Concubine have other plans in mind?"
"Or, why did the Imperial Concubine wait until Madam Xiao passed away to discuss the marriage with her?"
Emperor Xuanyuan's face darkened when he saw that his concubine and brother had actually started arguing in the imperial study.
"That's enough."
"Don't you see where this is?"
"What a shame! One is a concubine and the other is the regent, and they are actually quarreling here over a woman."
Upon seeing this, Xuanyuan Jing bowed and knelt on one knee.
"Royal brother, when I defeated Bei Pan, you promised me that as long as I find someone I like, no matter who that person is or what their status is, you will grant me a marriage. This is the reward you promised me."
When Emperor Xuanyuan saw this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. It had been many years since he saw the Regent kneel down.
"Is this Protector of the Nation Princess really that important to you?"
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Jing looked up at Xuanyuan Huang.
"Brother Emperor, I am deeply attracted to the Princess Huguo. Heaven and earth can bear witness to this. If there is even a hint of dishonesty, I will be struck by lightning."
"In the Imperial City, even if I didn't tell you, you know that many people want to marry their daughters into the Prince Regent's Palace, but I've never found anyone I like, and I've never asked you for anything. I won't marry anyone other than the Protector of the Country Princess, so I beg you to grant my wish."
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